Nicki Minaj | ||
Features | Lil Herb | |
Released | April 7, 2014 | |
Recorded | 2014 | |
Genre | Hip hop, rap | |
Length | 3:51 | |
Producer | Vinylz, Boi-1da, and Allen Ritter | |
Promotional single information | ||
Single release | May 3, 2014 | |
Video release | — | |
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"Chi-Raq" is a song by Nicki Minaj in anticipation for her third studio album, The Pinkprint which features guest vocals from rapper Lil Herb. It was produced by Vinylz, Boi-1da, and Allen Ritter. It was released as the first street single for the album on April 7, 2014, but was not on the final track list on the album.
Background[]
Minaj tweeted on April 7, 2014, to "stay up"[1] and hours later released "Chi-Raq" online at her SoundCloud official account.[2]
Live Performances[]
Nicki Minaj performed it live for the first time at the 2014 Power 106 Powerhouse. She has also performed it at Hot 97 Summer Jam (2014), and the BET Awards 2014.
Lyrics[]
Explicit version[]
"Chi-Raq" (Nicki Minaj ft. Lil Herb) [Explicit][3] |
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{{{lyrics}}} Ain't yellin' cut when it's shootin' time {{{lyrics}}} Know a couple niggas that's down to ride for a homicide {{{lyrics}}} I'm a young nigga I be gettin' money {{{lyrics}}} Know a couple niggas that's down to ride for a homicide {{{lyrics}}} Gang, gang, gang shit man you already know how I'm rocking man. {{{lyrics}}} Uh-huh I always got a trick up my sleeve. |
Young Money
References[]
- ↑ Twitter: Stay up Retrieved April 8, 2014.
- ↑ Chi-Raq by Nicki Minaj Ft Lil Herb - SoundCloud. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
- ↑ Rap-Genius: Nicki Minaj - Chi-Raq lyrics Retrieved April 8, 2014.