 Critical reception of the song was positive, with reviewers praising the collaboration between Rihanna and Paul and as a return to the former's roots. "Break It Off" made chart appearances on the singles charts of the United States and Belgium. It peaked at number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number six on the Mainstream Top 40 chart. In the Flanders region of Belgium, it peaked at number 10. Rihanna performed the song at Radio One Big Weekend in 2007 and it was included on the set list of her Good Girl Gone Bad Tour (2007 – 09), and was subsequently included on the accompanying DVD release, entitled Good Girl Gone Bad Live.
