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"Sorry" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Rick Ross, featuring vocals from American singer Chris Brown. This was released on October 9, 2015, as the first single from his eighth studio album Black Market.^[1]^[2] The song was produced by Scott Storch.^[3]

Background and composition

"Sorry" has been described as a "vulnerable" track, where Ross and Brown apologize to their respective girlfriends following their unfaithfulness.^[4] Brown's apology in the song is addressed to Karrueche Tran, his ex-girlfriend who broke up with him after discovering that the singer unwittingly fathered a child with another woman.^[5] Speaking of the song, Ross described it as a "personal" track "who speaks for itself",^[6] while Brown said:

One of the most honest records I’ve done in a while. I appreciate Ross for allowing me to be on [the] record and speak from the heart.^[7]

Music video

On November 12, 2015 Ross uploaded the music video for "Sorry" on his YouTube and Vevo account.^[8]

Live performances

On December 7, 2015, Ross and Brown performed the song live on the Jimmy Kimmel Live!.^[9]

Charts

Chart (2015)	Peak position
US Billboard Hot 100^[10]	97
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[11]	32
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)^[12]	18
US Rhythmic (Billboard)^[13]	39

Certifications


Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)^[14]	Gold	500,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

^ "Rick Ross Releases New Track 'Sorry' With Chris Brown: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
^ "iTunes - Music - Sorry by (feat. Chris Brown) - Single by Rick Ross". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
^ "Rick Ross benefits greatly from a Chris Brown feature and vintage Scott Storch production on new single "Sorry."". hotnewhiphop. October 7, 2015. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
^ https://www.complex.com/music/a/zach-frydenlund/rick-ross-new-song-sorry-f-chris-brown
^ https://urbanislandz.com/2015/10/13/chris-brown-confirmed-sorry-karrueche-not-rihanna/
^ https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/34322-rick-ross-announces-new-single-sorry-featuring-chris-brown-news
^ "Chris Brown talks about "Sorry"". Capital Xtra.
^ "Rick Ross - Sorry (Explicit) ft. Chris Brown". YouTube. November 12, 2015. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
^ "Chris Brown and Rick Ross Perform on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'". Rap-Up. December 8, 2015. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
^ "Rick Ross Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 15, 2015.
^ "Rick Ross Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 15, 2015.
^ "Rick Ross Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
^ "Rick Ross Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
^ "American single certifications – Rick Ross – Sorry". Recording Industry Association of America.

Rick Ross
Discography
Studio albums	Port of Miami Trilla Deeper Than Rap Teflon Don God Forgives, I Don't Mastermind Hood Billionaire Black Market Rather You Than Me Port of Miami 2 Richer Than I Ever Been Too Good to Be True with Meek Mill (2023)
Compilation albums	Rise to Power Self Made Vol. 1 (with MMG) Self Made Vol. 2 (with MMG) Self Made Vol. 3 (with MMG)
Mixtapes	Ashes to Ashes Rich Forever The Black Bar Mitzvah Black Dollar
Singles	"Hustlin' " "Push It" "Speedin' " "The Boss" "Here I Am" "Magnificent" "Maybach Music 2" "Super High" "B.M.F. (Blowin' Money Fast)" "Live Fast, Die Young" "Aston Martin Music" "9 Piece" "You the Boss" "Stay Schemin'" "Touch'N You" "So Sophisticated" "Diced Pineapples" "100 Black Coffins" "No Games" "The Devil Is a Lie" "Thug Cry" "Sorry" "I Think She Like Me" "Gold Roses" "Shaq & Kobe"
Featured singles	"Holla at Me" "Born-N-Raised" "We Takin' Over" "I'm So Hood" "100 Million" "Cash Flow" "Out Here Grindin" "You're Everything" "Welcome to the World" "Til da Sun Come Up" "Champion" "Put Your Hands Up" "All I Do Is Win" "Monster" "Rap Song" "Living Better Now" "Welcome to My Hood" "Swagger Right" "Can a Drummer Get Some?" "Hustle Hard (Remix)" "John" "Tupac Back" "I'm a Boss" "I'm on One" "Anything (To Find You)" "Fly Together" "Take It to the Head" "Bag of Money" "Why" "Lemme See" "Born Stunna" "Pop That" "I Wish You Would" "Beautiful Onyinye" "Triumphant (Get 'Em)" "Dope" "Bugatti" "Millions" "Believe It" "U.O.E.N.O." "Pour It Up (Remix)" "No New Friends" "Poor Decisions" "I Wanna Be with You" "They Don't Love You No More" "Options" "New Flame" "When You Feel This" "Do You Mind" "Money in the Grave "Down Like That" "Run It"
Other songs	"Make It Rain (Remix)" "Devil in a New Dress" "Deuces (Remix)" "The Way You Love Me" "Ambition" "I Am Your Leader" "Ali Bomaye" "FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt" "Nobody" "Sanctified" "Hungry" "Lemon Pepper Freestyle" "God Did" "Champagne Moments "
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Chris Brown songs
Discography
Chris Brown	"Run It!" "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)" "Gimme That" "Poppin'" "Say Goodbye"
Exclusive	"Kiss Kiss" "Take You Down" "With You" "Wall to Wall" "Forever" "Superhuman"
Graffiti	"I Can Transform Ya" "Sing Like Me" "Crawl"
F.A.M.E.	"Deuces" "No Bullshit" "Look at Me Now" "She Ain't You" "Yeah 3x" "Next to You" "Wet the Bed" "Beautiful People" "Paper, Scissors, Rock" "Champion"
Fortune	"Turn Up the Music" "Bassline" "Till I Die" "Don't Judge Me" "2012" "Sweet Love" "Strip" "Don't Wake Me Up"
X	"X" "Loyal" "New Flame" "Autumn Leaves" "Love More" "Don't Think They Know" "Fine China"
Fan of a Fan: The Album	"Ayo" "Bitches N Marijuana"
Royalty	"Back to Sleep" "Fine by Me" "Wrist" "Liquor" "Zero" "Anyway" "Picture Me Rollin'" "Little More (Royalty)"
Heartbreak on a Full Moon	"Privacy" "Questions" "Tempo" "To My Bed" "Hope You Do" "Party" "Pills & Automobiles" "High End" "Grass Ain't Greener"
Indigo	"Indigo" "Back to Love" "Come Together" "Wobble Up" "Heat" "No Guidance" "Don't Check on Me" "Undecided" "Under the Influence"
Slime & B	"Go Crazy" "City Girls"
Breezy	"Call Me Every Day" "Psychic" "WE (Warm Embrace)" "Iffy" "No Time Like Christmas"
11:11	"Angel Numbers / Ten Toes" "Sensational" "Feel Something" "Nightmares" "Summer Too Hot" "Residuals"
Other singles	"No Air" "Five More Hours" "Paradise" "Stranger Things"
Featured singles	"Shortie Like Mine" "Shawty Get Loose" "Get Like Me" "What Them Girls Like" "Freeze" "Work That!" "Drop It Low" "Back to the Crib" "Make a Movie" "Get Back Up" "Ain't Thinkin' 'Bout You" "My Last" "One Night Stand" "Best Love Song" "Pot of Gold" "Body 2 Body" "Better with the Lights Off" "International Love" "Another Round" "Why Stop Now" "Birthday Cake (Remix)" "Right by My Side" "Take It to the Head" "I Can Only Imagine" "Put It Down" "Algo Me Gusta de Ti" "Celebration" "Ready" "As Your Friend" "For the Road" "Beat It" "Sweet Serenade" "Show Me" "It Won't Stop" "Main Chick" "Hold You Down" "Only" "Post to Be" "Waves (Robin Schulz Remix)" "Hotel" "Private Show" "You Changed Me" "Do It Again" "How Many Times" "Fun" "All Eyes on You" "Body on Me" "Moses" "Play No Games" "Player" "Sorry" "Gold Slugs" "Drifting" "Wishing" "Something New" "I'm the Man (Remix)" "No Romeo No Juliet" "Do You Mind" "Whatever You Need" "Tone It Down" "Pie" "Either Way" "Melanin Magic" "Freaky Friday" "Attention" "Chi Chi" "Light It Up" "Easy (Remix)" "Haute" "G Walk" "Restroom Occupied" "Blow My Mind" "Something Real" "Put In Work" "Provide" "Already Best Friends" "Come Through" "Baddest" "Angles" "Woo Baby" "Nostálgico" "Nasty" "How Does It Feel" "How We Roll" "IDGAF" "FTCU (SleezeMix)" "Wake Up" "Wait on It"
Other songs	"This Christmas" "Dreamer" "Bad Girl" "Better on the Other Side" "Nobody's Business" "Let's Go" "Waves" "Flipmode" "Whatchamacallit" "The Take" "Slide (Remix)" "New Again" "Gyalis (Remix)" "Superhero (Heroes & Villains)" "Weakest Link"