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

4:44Jay Z

JAY-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.

My Little SecretXscape

Xscape – My Little Secret (Official Video)

Xscape is an R&B vocal group from Atlanta.

While many female idol groups have been active in the United States, there haven’t been many that fully leaned into R&B.

They are one of those few R&B vocal groups.

Their song “My Little Secret” revolves around the theme of infidelity, but it’s actually not about a typical romance—it focuses on gay cheating.

It’s a very distinctive track, so be sure to check out the Japanese translation as well!

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.”

Always The Last To KnowDel Amitri

Del Amitri – Always The Last To Know

A mid-tempo song from the 1992 album Change Everything by the Scottish alternative rock band Del Amitri.

It tells the story of a man who broke up due to a woman’s infidelity but still finds himself thinking about her.

If Your Girl Only KnewAaliyah

Aaliyah – If Your Girl Only Knew

An R&B/hip-hop track by Aaliyah from 1996, produced by Missy Elliott and Timbaland.

It sings about a man who makes advances on her despite her being in a relationship, and the love triangle that will likely ensue.

The song reached No.

1 on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart.