: In a direct nod to real-world controversy, Quavo raps his verse from a camera angle mimicking an elevator security feed. He is seen with a bright orange game console case, which many interpreted as a reference to his public elevator altercation with ex-girlfriend Saweetie. Lyrical Meaning and Controversy
The official music video for by Quavo and Takeoff was released on October 31, 2022, just hours before Takeoff’s tragic passing in Houston. Directed by Quavo and Daps , the visual is a surreal "house of horrors" themed production that explores themes of betrayal and chaos. Video Narrative and Visual Themes The video follows a "dream within a dream" structure: Quavo & Takeoff -"Messy" (Official Video)
: Quavo wakes up a sleeping Takeoff in a car, telling him he just had a "messy" dream. They both fall back asleep, entering a dimly lit, cobweb-filled haunted house. : In a direct nod to real-world controversy,
: As they move through the hallways, they witness various "messy" scenarios—guests throwing food, heated card games turning into yelling matches, and arguing couples. Directed by Quavo and Daps , the visual
The song, featured on their collaborative album , contains lines that fueled significant internet speculation regarding the Migos' split: