Trust (Brent Faiyaz song)
| "Trust" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Brent Faiyaz | |
| from the EP Lost | |
| Released | October 19, 2018 |
| Genre | R&B |
| Length | 2:38 |
| Label | Lost Kids |
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| Music video | |
| "Trust" on YouTube | |
"Trust" is a song by American singer and rapper Brent Faiyaz, released through Lost Kids as the third track off his third extended play (EP) Lost, on October 19, 2018. "Trust" had peaked at number thirteen on the US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. It received a 3× Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and a Platinum certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
Background
In an interview with Billboard's Carl Lamarre, Faiyaz would describe "Trust" as his "vent" on his life, further explaining that "In 2018, nothing is sacred. Everyone is everywhere and knows everybody. I don’t text too personal because somebody might screenshot it and share it. People stare at me. They stop me and talk my ear off about working and collaborating when I’m drunk in the club or out getting groceries. I’ve had random women find my address and wait outside my apartment building. [There's] no more privacy. Strangers having opinions about me is one of the wildest things I’ve had to come to terms with. Now I just really don’t give a fuck."[1]
Critical reception
Milca P. writing for HotNewHipHop felt the track was "at the midpoint of the effort as Brent croons about the eternal fly-on-the-wall that accompanies fame."[2]
Charts
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[3] | 13 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[4] | 98 |
Certifications and sales
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[5] | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[6] | Platinum | 600,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[7] | 3× Platinum | 3,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ Lamarre, Carl (October 19, 2018). "Brent Faiyaz Gives Track-By-Track Review Of His New EP 'Lost': Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
- ^ P, Milca (December 14, 2018). "Brent Faiyaz Tackles Paranoia On "Trust"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
- ^ "Bubbling Under Chart, March 7, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart on 11/3/2020 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Brent Faiyaz – Trust". Radioscope. Retrieved January 26, 2026. Type Trust in the "Search:" field and press Enter.
- ^ "British single certifications – Brent Faiyaz – Trust". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved January 26, 2026. Select singles in the Formats field. Type Trust Brent Faiyaz in the "Search:" field.
- ^ "American single certifications – Brent Faiyaz – Trust". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 26, 2026.