Used to This
2016 song performed by Future
"Used to This" is a song by American rapper Future. It was released on November 4, 2016, by Freebandz and Epic Records, as the intended lead single from his then-unreleased mixtape Beast Mode 2 (2018), however, it was later included on the streaming version of Future (2017). The hip hop song, produced by Zaytoven, features a guest appearance from frequent collaborator Drake.
Music video
The music video for "Used to This" was released via Future's Vevo account on November 4, 2016. In the video, they wear Mexican soccer jerseys and hold the Mexican flag to represent Mexico women's national football team.
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Attribution, date and provenance are strongest when supported by the original work, a catalogue record and documented transmission. The source revision retrieved here is dated Jun 5, 2026. The linked authority identifier is Q27816848. 1 of 1 selected statements include explicit references; 0 carry qualifiers and 0 use preferred rank. The first chronological checks are 2016, 2018 and 2017.
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