Who I Was

"Who I Was"
Promotional single by NF featuring Machine Gun Kelly
from the EP Fear
Released	November 13, 2025
Genre	Hip-hop pop
Length	3:01
Label	NF Capitol
Songwriters	Nathan Feuerstein Colson Baker Jeff Sojka Aaron Chafin
Producers	NF Jeff Sojka Aaron Chafin

"Who I Was" is a song by American rapper NF featuring American musician Machine Gun Kelly. It was released on November 13, 2025 as a promotional single from the NF's third EP Fear, which was released the next day. The song was produced by NF, Jeff Sojka and Aaron Chafin.

Composition

The song uses a stripped-down instrumental, over which MGK raps about losing friends, distancing himself from toxic influences, and picking up the pieces after the end of a relationship, referring to his high-profile breakup with actress Megan Fox. NF performs in two contrasting vocal deliveries: a softer, "self-aware" cadence and a harsher, frustrated tone that reflects his inner conflict.^[1]

Charts

Chart performance for "Who I Was"

Chart (2025)	Peak position
Canada Hot 100 (Billboard)[2]	57
Global 200 (Billboard)[3]	151
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[4]	5
UK Singles (OCC)[5]	76
US Billboard Hot 100[6]	62
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7]	13

References

1. "NF – FEAR (Album Review)". RGM. 2025-11-13. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
2. "NF Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
3. "NF Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
4. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. November 21, 2025. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
5. "Official Singles Chart on 21/11/2025 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
6. "NF Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
7. "NF Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2025.