Destroy Lonely – If Looks Could Kill
Destroy Lonely – If Looks Could Kill (2025)
Directed by: Clayco Ssor.t, Carter
“If Looks Could Kill,” released on March 3, 2023, serves as the haunting lead single from Destroy Lonely’s full-length debut album of the same name. Produced by Clayco, Ssor.t, and Carter, the track blends trap and emo‑rap sensibilities with a dark, atmospheric edge. It gained massive viral momentum on TikTok, propelled by its eerie guitar-driven production and fashion‑forward noir aesthetic. The single resonated with audiences worldwide, charting at No. 30 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip‑Hop Songs chart and peaking at No. 2 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100. A defining moment in Lonely’s ascent, the track cemented his identity as the “Look Killa” alter ego and set a tone of cinematic intensity for the album.
