Tumblr Girls

"Tumblr Girls"
Single by G-Eazy featuring Christoph Andersson
from the album These Things Happen
ReleasedFebruary 23, 2014
GenreHip hop
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Christoph Andersson
G-Eazy singles chronology
"Almost Famous"
(2013) 		"Tumblr Girls"
(2014) 		"Far Alone"
(2014)
Christoph Andersson singles chronology
"Metropol"
(2011) 		"Tumblr Girls"
(2014) 		"Lady Killers II"
(2024)
Music video
"Tumblr Girls" on YouTube

"Tumblr Girls" is a song by American rapper G-Eazy featuring New Orleans producer Christoph Andersson. It was released on February 23, 2014 as the third single from G-Eazy's third studio album These Things Happen. The sequel to this song Running Wild (Tumblr Girls 2) was released on August 18, 2021.

In late 2023, the song gained a viral surgence on the video app TikTok.[1]

Content

"Tumblr Girls" is about of girls who embody the aesthetic of the popular blogging site Tumblr. G-Eazy expresses a fascination with these women, despite recognizing the shallow nature of their interactions.[2]

Critical reception

David Drake of Pitchfork compared "Tumblr Girls" to the work of Dom Kennedy.[3]

Samuel Moore of Singersroom ranked the song at number seven on their list of G-Eazy's best songs. Moore called it "is a thoughtful and introspective track that showcases G-Eazy’s ability to delve into complex themes and emotions".[4]

Chart performance

The song debuted at number 37 on the TikTok Billboard Top 50, and peaked at number 14 by March 16, 2024.[5] The song remained the second-longest on the chart with 28 weeks behind Mitski's "My Love Mine All Mine".[6]

Music video

The song's music video premiered on January 22, 2015, on G-Eazy's Vevo account on YouTube. Directed by Goodboyshady, the video portray models enjoying an idyllic day at the beach.[7]

Charts

Chart (2023–24) Peak
position
UK Singles (OCC)[8] 98
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] 47

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[10] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ Chkarboul, Christina (2023-11-02). "Tumblr girls can't make a comeback". Daily Trojan. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
  2. ^ "Meaning of TUMBLR GIRLS (G-Eazy)". LyricsLayers.com. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
  3. ^ "G-Eazy: These Things Happen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
  4. ^ Moore, Samuel (2023-04-17). "10 Best G-Eazy Songs of All Time - Singersroom.com". Retrieved 2024-05-18.
  5. ^ "G-Eazy | Biography, Music & News". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  6. ^ Cabison, Rosalie (2023-08-30). "TikTok Billboard Top 50". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
  7. ^ Krishnamurthy, Sowmya (2015-01-21). "G-Eazy Highlights the Female Body in NSFW 'Tumblr Girls' Video". The Boombox. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  8. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  9. ^ "G-Eazy Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  10. ^ "American single certifications – G-Eazy – TUMBLR GIRLS (FEAT. CHRISTOPH ANDERSSON)". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 28, 2024.