The Worst (Jhené Aiko song)

"The Worst" is a song by American recording artist Jhené Aiko released on her debut EP Sail Out (2013). The song was released as its second official single and serviced to rhythmic contemporary radio on January 14, 2014, through ARTium and Def Jam Recordings. "The Worst" was written by Aiko, Myron Birdsong and produced by Fisticuffs. The song offers a sample of the 2003 single "Excuse Me Miss" by Jay-Z.

"The Worst" is an R&B and PBR&B song that lyrically explores Aiko's regret towards falling in love with someone not right for her. Commercially, the song peaked at number 43 on the Billboard Hot 100. "The Worst" peaked at number one on the airplay Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop chart. "The Worst" won the Centric Award at the 2014 BET Awards. It was also nominated for Best R&B Song at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards.

An accompanying video directed by Danny Williams was released on November 11, 2013. The video depicts the aftermath of the murder of Aiko's boyfriend. Aiko performed the track on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, BBC Radio 1′s Future Festival and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. "The Worst" was remixed by Jaden Smith, Stormzy, T.I. and Kirko Bangz. The single was certified platinum by the RIAA.