: Following Lil Peep’s passing in late 2017, "Witchblades" transitioned from a viral underground hit to a memorial piece, currently sitting at hundreds of millions of views on YouTube. Cultural Impact
: The recurring line "Switchblades, cocaine, GothBoiClique, make a hoe shake" serves as a mantra for the group's rebellious and hedonistic lifestyle. lil_peep_x_lil_tracy_witchblades_official_video
"Witchblades" is often cited as the track that bridged the gap between 2000s emo-rock and modern trap. It helped solidify the sound of "SoundCloud Rap"—characterized by lo-fi production, emotional transparency, and a rejection of traditional industry standards. : Following Lil Peep’s passing in late 2017,
: Directed by Metro Blu, the video features a heavy use of neon-saturated filters, "glitch" editing, and fisheye lenses. Released in 2017 as part of their collaborative
The official video, which premiered on the Lil Peep YouTube channel in February 2017, captures the raw, DIY energy that defined the SoundCloud rap era:
"" is a defining anthem of the "emo-rap" subgenre, representing the peak of the creative partnership between Lil Peep and Lil Tracy . Released in 2017 as part of their collaborative EP Castles II , the track and its music video became a cultural touchstone for the GothBoiClique collective. The Music Video Aesthetic
The song is built on a melancholic, guitar-driven beat produced by Bighead and Yung Cortex, which samples "The Real You" by Three Days Grace.