Truth Hurts Feat. Rakim - Addictive Apr 2026

: In early 2003, a judge issued an injunction barring further sales of the album Truthfully Speaking unless the original artists were properly credited. Legacy and Availability

: The backbone of the track is a direct sample of " Thoda Resham Lagta Hai " (1981) by Indian playback legend Lata Mangeshkar , from the film Jyoti . Truth Hurts feat. Rakim - Addictive

: Achieved top-five status in several European countries and earned gold certifications in Belgium, France, and Switzerland. The $500 Million Lawsuit : In early 2003, a judge issued an

: The lyrics were penned by Static Major (Stephen Garrett) and Rakim, focusing on a "so-bad-it’s-good" obsessive relationship. Chart Performance and Commercial Success "Addictive" remains Truth Hurts' most successful single. Billboard Hot 100 : Peaked at number 9 . Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles : Reached number 2 . The $500 Million Lawsuit : The lyrics were

: Aftermath and Universal neglected to clear the rights to the Lata Mangeshkar sample.

: "Addictive" helped trigger a trend of Middle Eastern and Indian-inspired R&B and hip-hop tracks in the early 2000s.

The song’s sound was a direct result of DJ Quik's spontaneous inspiration after hearing a Hindi song on television early one morning.