"Lemon" is a song by American band N.E.R.D. from their fifth studio album, No One Ever Really Dies (2017). The song features vocals from Barbadian singer Rihanna, and it was released as the album's lead single on November 1, 2017.

Former Pennsylvania U.S. Senator Arlen Specter is sampled in the song as the man saying "wait a minute."

Several alternate versions of the songs were produced, including a version without the Rihanna feature (which sees Pharrell rapping a similar verse), a radio edit, and an edited version submitted to streaming services that omits Pharrell's first verse. The remix featuring Drake was released on March 17, 2018.

Music video The music video for "Lemon" was uploaded to N.E.R.D.'s Vevo page on YouTube on November 1, 2017. The video was directed by Todd Tourso and Scott Cudmore, and produced by Stacey Thiel and stars dancer Mette Towley.

Track listing

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2017–18) Peakposition Colombia (National-Report) 80 Israel International TV Airplay (Media Forest) 7 Romania (Airplay 100) 93

Year-end charts Chart (2018) Position US Billboard Hot 100 83 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) 42 US Rhythmic (Billboard) 25 US Rap Songs (Billboard) 36

Certifications

Release history Region Date Format Version Label United States November 1, 2017 Original Columbia Italy November 2, 2017 Contemporary hit radio Sony United States November 7, 2017 Rhythmic contemporary Radio Edit November 19, 2017 Contemporary hit radio United Kingdom December 1, 2017 Original Digital download Radio Edit Columbia

Drake remix

The official remix, titled the "Drake Remix", featuring Canadian rapper Drake was premiered on Episode 58 of OVO Sound Radio and made available for purchase on March 17, 2018.

Chart performance The remix charted on RMNZ's New Zealand chart, peaking at number 37.

Track listing

Charts Chart (2018) Peak position New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) 37

Certifications

Release history Region Date Format Label United States March 17, 2018 Columbia Australia March 23, 2018 Contemporary hit radio Universal Music Australia

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