Victory Lap (Fred Again, PlaqueBoyMax and Skepta song)

"Victory Lap"
Single by Fred Again, PlaqueBoyMax and Skepta
from the album USB
Released17 June 2025
Genre
Length2:46
LabelAtlantic Records
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Fred Again singles chronology
"Light Dark Light"
(2024) 		"Victory Lap"
(2025) 		"Air Maxes"
(2025)
Skepta singles chronology
"Cops & Robbers"
(2025) 		"Victory Lap"
(2025) 		"Friendly Fire"
(2025)
PlaqueBoyMax singles chronology
"4 Doors"
(2025) 		"Victory Lap"
(2025)
Music video
"Victory Lap" on YouTube

"Victory Lap" is a song by British record producer Fred Again, American online streamer and producer PlaqueBoyMax and British rapper Skepta. It was released on 17 June 2025, through Atlantic, and included on Fred Again's compilation album, USB. The song samples "Swamp Bitches" by Doechii and Rico Nasty.  

Background and release

Fred Again began teasing the song during his Twitch livestreams prior to its official release.[2][3] On 17 June 2025, Skepta joined Fred Again in New York, where they debuted the single during a four-hour Twitch livestream.[4] A pop-up rave was also announced at the Brooklyn Paramount, drawing a large crowd of fans who gathered outside the venue.[5]

On 9 July 2025, a remix of the song featuring Denzel Curry, titled "Victory Lap Two", was released.[6] On 16 July 2025, a second remix featuring Hanumankind, titled "Victory Lap Three", was released.[7] On 23 July 2025, a fourth version of the song featuring That Mexican OT was released.[8]

Composition

"Victory Lap" is a dubstep song, which blends Skepta's grime style with electronic production.[9][1] The song samples Doechii's verse from her collaborative track with Rico Nasty, "Swamp Bitches", which was released in 2022.[10]  

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for "Victory Lap"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[23] Silver 200,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ a b c Okundaye, Jason (28 June 2025). "Skepta's surprise Glastonbury set review – British rap's MVP has matchless mic technique". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
  2. ^ Skinner, Tom (18 June 2025). "Listen to Fred Again.., Skepta and PlaqueBoyMax's explosive collab 'Victory Lap'". NME. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
  3. ^ Kelly, Tyler Damara (18 June 2025). "Fred again.., Skepta and PlaqueBoyMax join forces on 'Victory Lap'". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
  4. ^ Bain, Katie (20 June 2025). "Friday Dance Music Guide: The Week's Best New Tracks From Fred again.. & Skepta, Swedish House Mafia & More". Billboard. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
  5. ^ Chelosky, Danielle (17 June 2025). "Fred Again.., Skepta, & Plaqueboymax Debut New Song And Stream Brooklyn Pop-Up On Twitch". Stereogum. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
  6. ^ Morton, Devin (9 July 2025). "Denzel Curry Joins Fred again.., Skepta, & PlaqueBoyMax On 'Victory Lap Two'". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
  7. ^ Damara Kelly, Tyler (16 July 2025). "Denzel Curry and Hunamankind jump on Fred again.., Skepta and PlaqueBoyMax's 'Victory Lap Three'". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  8. ^ Hussain, Shahzaib (2025-07-23). "Fred again.. Ropes In That Mexican OT On 'Victory Lap Four'". Clash Magazine. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  9. ^ Li, Joyce (18 June 2025). "Fred again.., Skepta and Plaqueboymax Debut New Song 'Victory Lap'". Hype Beast. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
  10. ^ Rossignol, Derrick (18 June 2025). "Fred Again.. Samples Doechii On 'Victory Lap,' A New Collaboration With Skepta And PlaqueBoyMax". Uproxx. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
  11. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 30 June 2025. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
  12. ^ "ARIA Australian Top 20 Dance Tracks". Australian Recording Industry Association. 27 June 2025. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
  13. ^ Top Radio Hits Estonia Weekly Chart. TopHit. 18 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  14. ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
  15. ^ "Uzzini, kam Latvijas topā pirmā vieta, kam visvairāk dziesmu" [Find out who's number one in Latvia and who has the most songs] (in Latvian). TV Net. 7 July 2025. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
  16. ^ "Top Radio Hits Lithuania Weekly Chart: Jul 10, 2025". TopHit. 11 July 2025. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
  17. ^ "Official Top 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. 27 June 2025. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
  18. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
  19. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
  20. ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs Chart: Week of July 4, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
  21. ^ "Top Radio Hits Estonia Monthly Chart: July 2025". TopHit. 1 August 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  22. ^ "Top Radio Hits Lithuania Monthly Chart: July 2025". TopHit. 1 August 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  23. ^ "British single certifications – Fred Again/Skepta/Plaqueboymax – Victory Lap". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 16 August 2025.

 

 

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