Wale - Lovehate Thing Feat. Sam Dew -

Experience the soulful visuals and heartfelt lyrics in the official music video: Wale - LoveHate Thing feat. Sam Dew [Official Music Video] YouTube• Jun 25, 2013

It reached No. 89 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified Platinum by the RIAA in June 2025. Wale - LoveHate Thing feat. Sam Dew

Wale addresses the "crabs-in-a-barrel" mentality prevalent in his hometown and the industry. He famously raps, "I lost a lot of friends and they ain't even dead," highlighting the emotional distance that develops as goals are reached. Experience the soulful visuals and heartfelt lyrics in

The lyrics explore the cyclical nature of public and personal perception: "Love you then they hate you / Then they love you again". Production & Impact Production & Impact The track was co-produced by

The track was co-produced by Sam Dew, Tone P, and Stokley Williams of the R&B group Mint Condition.