Cheating songs in Western music. The world’s forbidden love and infidelity songs.

4:44Jay Z

JAŸ-Z – 4:44

The title track of an album released in 2017 by American rapper Jay-Z.

It sings about his love for his wife, Beyoncé, and an apology for his past issues with women.

It samples Hannah Williams and The Affirmations’ 2016 track “Late Nights & Heartbreak.”

O.P.P.Naughty By Nature

Naughty by Nature – O.P.P. (Official Music Video)

A 1991 track by the American rap group Naughty By Nature.

It samples the Jackson 5’s “ABC.” “O.P.P.” stands for “Other People’s Pussy,” and thanks to the success of this party tune, it became a popular slang term in the U.S.

during the 1990s.

Text From Your ExTinie Tempah ft. Tinashe

Tinie Tempah ft. Tinashe – Text From Your Ex (Official Video)

A track about a boyfriend cheating with his ex-girlfriend.

It’s a collaboration between British rapper Tinie Tempah and American singer Tinashe.

Singer-songwriter and DJ Jax Jones was involved in the production.

This KissCarly Rae Jepsen

Carly Rae Jepsen – This Kiss

This is a track from Carly Rae Jepsen’s second studio album—the artist who shot to fame with “Call Me Maybe.” She’s got a boyfriend, but that alone just isn’t enough! Why not hit the clubs at night to find someone to play with? It playfully and poppily sings the inner thoughts of a coquettish girl who enjoys the thrills of romantic games.

Break Your Heart Right BackAriana Grande ft. Childish Gambino

Ariana Grande – Break Your Heart Right Back feat Childish Gambino Audio

A track that sings about a man who is cheating.

It’s a collaboration between Ariana Grande and Childish Gambino, included on the 2014 album “My Everything.” It was inspired by The Notorious B.I.G.’s 1997 track “Mo Money Mo Problems.”

FoolishAshanti

Ashanti – Foolish

This R&B classic captures the frustration and unbreakable attachment of being unable to leave an unfaithful lover.

It’s performed by Ashanti, a powerhouse American singer and Grammy winner.

Even when you know you’re being cheated on, even as you blame yourself for being foolish, you still can’t stop loving them…

Have you ever found yourself stuck in that kind of messy relationship? If trying to forget only makes you think about them more, then, like this song suggests, letting yourself sink fully into the melancholy might actually help you confront your own feelings.

Released in February 2002, this track achieved the remarkable feat of spending 10 consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100 as a single from the acclaimed album “Ashanti.”

I HopeGabby Barrett

Gabby Barrett – I Hope (Official Music Video)

Gabby Barrett, an American country singer who shot to stardom from a popular talent show.

Her debut hit is, contrary to its title, a biting cheating song that seethes with revenge: “Just like you betrayed me, I hope your new lover betrays you too.” Behind words that pretend to wish happiness lurks a barbed, candid truth.

This intense drama of love and hate struck a deep chord only those who’ve lived it can fully understand.

Released in July 2019 and included on her debut album Goldmine, the track got an extra boost from a remix featuring Charlie Puth and climbed as high as No.

3 on the U.S.

charts.

When you don’t want to end your anger and sorrow in tears alone, listening to this song—while wrestling with those complicated feelings—might help soften the thorns in your heart just a little.