The viral collaboration between PinkPantheress and Ice Spice that defined early 2023 and became Gen Z’s breakup anthem.

The Original

PinkPantheress originally released “Boy’s a liar” in 2022 as a dreamy bedroom pop track about dishonest relationships. The song gained moderate traction on TikTok with its nostalgic early-2000s sound and relatable lyrics.

The Remix

In February 2023, Ice Spice hopped on the remix, adding a drill-influenced verse that contrasted perfectly with PinkPantheress’s ethereal vocals. The combination created a cultural moment, with the hashtag exploding across all platforms within days.

TikTok Takeover

#BoysALiarPt2 accumulated over 4 billion views on TikTok as users created “him vs. her” split-screen videos, breakup story times, and dance challenges. The song’s quotable lines (“He don’t love you, he wanna touch you”) became shorthand for calling out toxic relationships.

Chart Success

The remix peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped charts in multiple countries. It marked breakout moments for both artists — Ice Spice’s first major hit and PinkPantheress’s crossover into mainstream pop.

Gen Z Anthem

The hashtag represented Gen Z’s approach to heartbreak: vulnerable but empowered, sad but danceable. It became the soundtrack to situationships, red flags, and “that’s not my man” energy throughout 2023.

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