Watch a high-energy dance interpretation of the track by choreographer Tataru Cosmin:
The track's ascent was marked by a unique marketing strategy involving a three-and-a-half-minute loop of the song's chorus uploaded to YouTube by Republic Records. This loop funneled viewers toward streaming services to hear the full track, a tactic that some industry analysts labeled a "clever marketing scheme" while others viewed it as a loophole for boosting chart rankings. Visual Identity Post Malone ft. 21 Savage - rockstar
"Rockstar" received significant accolades and nominations, including: : Won Top Rap Song in 2018. MTV Video Music Awards : Nominated for Song of the Year. Watch a high-energy dance interpretation of the track
: Nominated for Record of the Year and Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards. MTV Video Music Awards : Nominated for Song of the Year
The official music video, directed by Emil Nava and released in November 2017, features a cinematic, violent aesthetic inspired by the Japanese action film Lady Snowblood . In the visual, Post Malone and 21 Savage engage in a samurai sword battle against a gang of enemies, ending with the two artists covered in blood. The video surpassed one billion views on YouTube in June 2022. Critical and Award Recognition