The song has received universal acclaim from music critics , with many commenting on its lyrical message and praising its samples . It was named one of the best tracks of 2013 by multiple publications . Despite not being released as a single , the song managed to enter charts in the United States , United Kingdom , France , and Australia in 2013 . A music video was set to be directed by American filmmaker David Lynch , but plans fell through . Since release , West has performed the song live on multiple occasions , including at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards and on the 2016 Saint Pablo Tour . The song was covered by Raury in September 2014
2013 MTV Video Music Awards
2013 MTV Video Music Awards
Blood on the Leaves