“Believe What I Say” Was First Previewed With A Snippet Posted On Kanye West’s Twitter Account In A Tweet On September 26 2020. The Song Samples Lauryn Hill’s 1998 Song “Doo Wop That Thing ” From Her Debut Studio Album "The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill". The Song Was Later Previewed Officially During Kanye’s Third Public Listening Party For "Donda" Ahead Of The Album’s Release. “Believe What I Say” Debuted At #13 On The Rolling Stone’s Top 100 Songs Chart During The Week Ending September 2 2021.