MEGATRON

Nicki Minaj
Released	June 21, 2019
Format	Digital download, streaming
Genre	Dancehall Rap Reggaeton
Length	3:10
Label	Young Money, Cash Money, Universal Republic
Writer	Onika Maraj Pop Wansel Brittany Coney Blu June Haldane Brown
Producer	Pop Wansel NOVA WAV
Single information
Single release	June 21, 2019
Video release	June 21, 2019
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"MEGATRON" is a song by Nicki Minaj released on June 21, 2019. After a 3 month hiatus from social media, Nicki returned to Twitter with a cryptic tweet simply stating "MEGATRON." The next day she posted pictures of the music video shoot to her Instagram with the caption "#Megatron + #QueenRadio 6/21". The following day she posted a behind the scenes clip of the music video shoot. The track samples "Ting-A-Ling" by Emperor Ranks and "Heads High" by Mr. Vegas. Upon talking about it on Queen Radio, Nicki revealed that she wanted to release "Megatron" months prior, but her label wouldn't allow her to. The track is a stand alone single which means it is not connected to any album/bigger project.  

MEGATRON Challenge

The MEGATRON Challenge was an online contest launched by Minaj on July 5, 2019 and was set to end on July 21, 2019. The challenge was to perform a dance/rap remix to the "Megatron" beat and impress Nicki enough to win. The first place prize was $10,000 and getting flown out to meet Minaj, the second place prize was $5,000, and the third place prize was $1,000. The challenge was open to rappers/singers (only solo) and dancers (solo or in groups). Throughout the month Nicki posted her favorite challenges on her Instagram. As the final date got closer Nicki decided to create 2 winning spots, as there were so many videos she loved. On an Instagram live on July 27, Nicki decided to extend the final date of the challenge. The 1st place winner was rapper Malibu Hannah.

Cross references

• Hercules is also referenced in "Here I Am".
• Nicki's brand of Moscato is also referenced in "Bang Bang" and "Don't Hurt Me".
• Nicki's custom made Donatella Versace dress for the 2018 MTV Ema's.

Lyrics

"MEGATRON"

[Intro: Nicki Minaj] Brra-ta-ta-ta Brra-ta-ta-ta [Verse 1: Nicki Minaj] They call me Megatron, just did a telethon He got Margielas on, and I get my jealous on I fuck him like I miss him, he just came out of prison Bitches be talkin' shit, but they ain't got a pot to piss in My name is Nicki M, I'm in a sticky Benz That mean it's candy apple red, I'm Barbie, this is Ken That is a Fendi fact, I'm with a hunnid macs Oh, this is custom made, Donatella sent me that [Pre-Chorus: Nicki Minaj] Feel up, baby, feel on me Pull up if you're feeling lonely Feel up, baby, feel on me Pull up if you're feeling lonely [Chorus: Nicki Minaj] Brra-ta-ta-ta, shots, shots, shots, I'm drinkin' It's better when I'm drinkin' I tune up when I'm drinkin' Rum, rum when I'm- Brra-ta-ta-ta, shots, shots, shots, I'm drinkin' It's better when I'm drinkin' I tune up when I'm drinkin' Rum, rum when I'm- [Post-Chorus: Nicki Minaj] Brra-ta-ta-ta Brra-ta-ta-ta Brra-ta-ta-ta [Verse 2: Nicki Minaj] They call me Megatron, shorty's a mega con It ain't about the race either, it's the marathon I put the squeeze on him, th-throw up the Bs on him Th-that ass clappin' on the D, Hercules on him My name is baddie, baddie, I keep it tight for zaddy He keep it comin', comin', he ain't even drop the Addy Trunk in the front-front, I need a blunt-blunt I own my own moscato, bitch, we gettin' drunk-drunk [Pre-Chorus: Nicki Minaj] Feel up, baby, feel on me Pull up if you're feeling lonely Feel up, baby, feel on me Pull up if you're feeling lonely [Chorus: Nicki Minaj] Brra-ta-ta-ta, shots, shots, shots, I'm drinkin' It's better when I'm drinkin' I tune up when I'm drinkin' Rum, rum when I'm- Brra-ta-ta-ta, shots, shots, shots, I'm drinkin' It's better when I'm drinkin' I tune up when I'm drinkin' Rum, rum when I'm- [Post-Chorus: Nicki Minaj] Brra-ta-ta-ta Brra-ta-ta-ta Brra-ta-ta-ta [Bridge: Nicki Minaj] Bite me, bite me, that excite me He said it's my pussy, yup, it might be If you eatin' it, do it precisely 'Cause I'm a millionaire, this pussy pricey Yup, it might be, yup, it might be He said it's my pussy, yup, it might be M-my pussy, m-my pussy, yup, it might be 'Cause I'm a millionaire, this pussy pricey [Pre-Chorus: Nicki Minaj] Feel up, baby, feel on me Pull up if you're feeling lonely Feel up, baby, feel on me Pull up if you're feeling lonely [Chorus: Nicki Minaj] Brra-ta-ta-ta, shots, shots, shots, I'm drinkin' It's better when I'm drinkin' I tune up when I'm drinkin' Rum, rum when I'm- [Outro: Nicki Minaj] Brra-ta-ta-ta, shots, shots, shots, I'm Brra-ta-ta-ta, shots, shots, shots, I'm Brra-ta-ta-ta, shots, shots, shots, I'm drinkin' Rum, rum when I'm-

Music Video

The music video was released with the song on June 21st. The video was shot before Nicki embarked on The Nicki Wrld Tour in February of 2019.

Music Video	Information
	Premiere	June 21, 2019
	Filmed
	Director	Mike Ho
	Producer	Andrew Sandler - אנדרו סנדלר & Keith Brown
	Production co
	Exec. producer	Jessy Terrero
	Editor	Mike Ho
	Choreographer
	Length	3:24
	Source	[1]

Charts

Chart (2019)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)	89
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)	25
Greece International Digital (IFPI Greece)	53
Hungary (Single Top 40)	9
Ireland (IRMA)	56
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)	10
Scotland (Official Charts Company)	23
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)	34
US Billboard Hot 100	20
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)	11
US Rhythmic (Billboard)	21
US Rolling Stone 100	14