Release Date and Label Details
The track Bad Guy was officially released on March 29, 2019, under the labels Darkroom and Interscope Records, as confirmed by the distributor and public streaming metadata Forbes coverage of the release. The song appears on the debut studio album When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, which launched on the same date in most major digital stores.
Public performance rights data shows the song was distributed globally by Universal Music Group affiliates, with the copyright held by Darkroom and Interscope Records Forbes. The first public preview appeared in short clips on social media several days before the official digital release.
Chart Performance and Rankings
Bad Guy debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the week ending April 13, 2019, marking a historic shift in chart leadership Billboard Hot 100 chart archive. It replaced Old Town Road by Lil Nas X and marked the first time a teenager topped the chart since 2008.
Global streaming platforms reported tens of millions of daily streams within the first month of release, with the song ranking in the top five on multiple national charts Billboard. The track also received multi-platinum certifications in several countries based on combined sales and streaming equivalents.
Production Credits and Commercial Impact
The song was written by Billie Eilish O'Connell and Finneas O'Connell, with production handled entirely by Finneas SEC filings for parent company entities. Recording took place in Finneas's home studio in Los Angeles, and the final mix was completed before the March 2019 release window.
As of the latest public data, Bad Guy has accumulated billions of streams across major platforms and remains one of the most recognized tracks from the 2019 release cycle Forbes. The song's commercial success contributed to the album's multi-platinum status and sustained streaming revenue for the labels involved.