The music video, filmed at the vintage diner in New Orleans , leans heavily into the literal interpretation of the title.
Critics offered mixed reactions; some praised its "super catchy" and "fun" nature, while others found the bacon metaphor "super weird" or confusing. Commercially, the song peaked at: on the Billboard Mainstream Top 40 . No. 20 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 . Nick Jonas - Bacon ft. Ty Dolla $ign
The central metaphor, "throw some bacon on it," suggests that when life is already going well, you add something extra to make it even better—much like adding bacon to an already great dish. The music video, filmed at the vintage diner
: Jonas dances through the diner, serving plates of "salty pork goodness" to patrons and eventually starting a full-blown restaurant party. : Jonas dances through the diner, serving plates
Despite its literal title, the song isn't a culinary anthem. According to Jonas, "Bacon" is about the liberation found roughly two months after a breakup. It captures the moment you realize you're finally okay being solo and start embracing your newfound freedom—staying out late, avoiding drama, and doing exactly what you want.
Jonas famously performed the track with Ty Dolla $ign at the , starting the performance in a New York City diner before taking it to the streets.