“Distraction” marks the first single from Polo G following the release of his December 2021 project, Hall of Fame 2.0. The rapper announced the song’s release date while dropping an official teaser for the music video on May 26th. The teaser featured Kai Cenat, a popular YouTuber and comedian.

Anticipated to be the lead single for a collaborative project between the artist and well-known producer, Southside, the Chicago native reflects on his past, as well as the influence gang life and his childhood have on him.