"Sinister" is a song by American rapper Cordae, released on December 3, 2021, as the second single from his second studio album From a Birds Eye View (2022). It features American rapper Lil Wayne and was produced by Hit-Boy, with co-production from Audio Anthem.
Composition
In the chorus, Cordae raps about his plan of staying in the rap game for at least 20 years, and shouts out to Hit-Boy as well.[1][2] Toward the end of the song, Lil Wayne raps his verse, using "dizzying wordplay".[1]
Critical reception
Jon Powell of Revolt wrote that the song sees Cordae "bringing some of his hardest bars to date".[3] Wongo Okon of Uproxx commented that both rappers "strike fire for an impressive lyrical onslaught."[4]
The music video was directed by Edgar Esteves, and references the Black Panther Party.[1] In it, Cordae and Lil Wayne lead a "revolution" of bringing about the success of Cordae's own record label Hi-Level.[4][6] Cordae plays the role of an activist, while Lil Wayne is a guest speaker.[7] The two stand in front of a group of their followers as leaders.[4]