


Complex named "A.D.H.D" the 13th best song of 2011. In his review, Pitchfork's Jordan Sargent wrote "There's the Based God's paranoia, Drake's singing/rapping fluidity, the soothing synthscapes of Wiz's mixtapes, and, of course, an obsession with drugs." He noted its simplicity, but added that "Lamar's individuality and skill as a rapper shine through" the song. "A.D.H.D" received critical acclaim from music critics upon release.

Gabrielle Domanski of the Canadian music magazine exclaim! called it a "lethargic, drug-infused track." Critical reception It addresses the high drug and medication tolerance of people born during the 1980s, who are referred to as " crack babies" in the song due to the crack epidemic that was notable during that period. The song's name is refers to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
