Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, born December 8th, 1982, is known professionally a… Read Full Bio ↴Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, born December 8th, 1982, is known professionally as Nicki Minaj. Minaj is a Trinidadian-born rapper and singer based in the United States of America. Nicki Minaj is most recognized for her musical versatility, alter egos, and the animated flow of her raps. She first gained underground attention after releasing her debut mixtape, Playtime Is Over. Nicki later released two more mixtapes before her debut album, Sucka Free and Beam Me Up Scotty. Beam Me Up Scotty was later reissued in 2020. Nicki first gained public attention with the release of her debut studio album, Pink Friday. The acclaimed album sold over 375k copies first week, the second-highest first-week sales for a female rap album. Maraj is one of the best-selling artists with over 100 million records sold among her extensive discography. Minaj has two diamond-certified singles, Bang Bang and Superbass. Superbass is her best-selling single to date being twelve times certified platinum, the highest certified solo single by a female rapper. Billboard staff ranked Minaj as the top-selling female rapper of the 2010s and one of the greatest rappers of all time. Maraj has the most number-one albums (Pink Friday, Pink Friday … Roman Reloaded, and Pink Friday 2) and top-ten songs (23) in the United States for a female rapper. In 2017, Maraj broke the record for the most entries on the Billboard Hot 100 by any female recording artist, surpassing Aretha Franklin. Later in 2018, Nicki became the first female artist to surpass 100 entries on the Billboard Hot 100. She has nine music videos with more than one billion views on YouTube, Minaj became the first female rapper to do so. These videos are Side to Side, Bang Bang (Both with over 2 billion views), Swalla, Tusa, Hey Mama, Beauty and a Beat, Anaconda, FEFE, and Super Bass. She is one of the two female artists to have nine music videos reaching this achievement, tying with Rihanna. The Pink Friday 2 World Tour, also known as Gag City Tour, is the fourth solo, and fifth overall, tour by rapper Nicki Minaj. In support of her fifth studio album Pink Friday 2, released in 2023. Consisting of 79 shows across three continents in its first leg. The tour has a gross of over $81.7 million based on the first 45 shows, the tour has become the highest-grossing tour of all time by a female rapper and of Nicki’s career, and the sixth-highest-grossing tour by a rapper. Nicki Minaj finished the first leg of her tour in July 2024 and will return to America for leg 2 on September 4th, 2024. This leg will consist of 22 shows and will end on October 11th, 2024 in Queens, New York

Bought Out The Bar
Nicki Minaj Lyrics

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Ah ha, Harlem it's Barbie bitch!
Ha DJ Webstar

Nah I’m good I just bought the bar nigga
Step your pussy up and all that
Step your pussy up and all that
Step your pussy up and all that
Nah I'm good I just bought the bar nigga

Step your money up and all that
Step your money up and all that
Step your money up and all that

1 bottle, 2 bottle, 3 bottle, 4
That's 1 bottle, 2 bottle, 3 bottle, 4
1 bottle, 2 bottle, 3 bottle, 4
That's 1 bottle, 2 bottle, 3 bottle, 4

In the club I just don't know how to act
I get your wifey, hit your wifey
But I never call her back
The Audemar all black, Coupe all black
And we buying out the bar
You see you that black Airmax
1 bottle, 2 bottle, 3 bottle, 4
Soon as I finish these
The waitress bringing me more
It's Webstar and Nicki, bunch of 100s
Bunch of 50s so many shots in the club they
Think we J Lo and Diddy
Who do it like me? Call me Carson Daly
Mr mTV that's why you envy me call
Me Kemba in the club i'm the MVP

Nah I’m good I just bought the bar nigga

Step your pussy up and all that
Step your pussy up and all that
Step your pussy up and all that
Nah I'm good I just bought the bar nigga
Step your money up and all that
Step your money up and all that
Step your money up and all that

1 bottle, 2 bottle, 3 bottle, 4
That's 1 bottle, 2 bottle, 3 bottle, 4
1 bottle, 2 bottle, 3 bottle, 4
That's 1 bottle, 2 bottle, 3 bottle, 4

I’m the Barbie, keep a lot of plastic
Little pink stars, put em on my jacket
Somebody tell her I'mma put her in a casket
Bitches throw my money for
The money gymnastics cause I make a flip so
They be looking all nasty
Cooler than the hail
I tell her hail that taxi!
Bitch won’t blow but she
Gon' blow my saxy-phone
And I call Sax Fifth Ave-y home
That is where a real bad Barbie roam
R-r-r-r-r-roam
Sorry I broke up, excuse my cell phone
It must be a AT&T dead zone
My niggas in the club, we let the heat roam
Need my Rosé, I need my Patron
Need my Henny and I'mma need my Hypno
That's 1 bottle, 2 bottle, 3 bottle, 4

Nah I’m good I just bought the bar nigga
Step your pussy up and all that
Step your pussy up and all that
Step your pussy up and all that
Nah I'm good I just bought the bar nigga
Step your money up and all that
Step your money up and all that
Step your money up and all that

1 bottle, 2 bottle, 3 bottle, 4
That's 1 bottle, 2 bottle, 3 bottle, 4
1 bottle, 2 bottle, 3 bottle, 4
That's 1 bottle, 2 bottle, 3 bottle, 4
1 bottle, 2 bottle, 3 bottle, 4
That's 1 bottle, 2 bottle, 3 bottle, 4
1 bottle, 2 bottle, 3 bottle, 4
That's 1 bottle, 2 bottle, 3 bottle, 4

Ricky Blaze, Nicki Minaj, DJ Webstar

Overall Meaning

In "Bought Out The Bar," Nicki Minaj flexes her wealth and status, claiming that she doesn't need to worry about anything because she just bought the entire bar. The opening lines of the song establish her dominance and confidence as she declares that she is Harlem's Barbie. DJ Webstar's presence serves as an introduction to this boastful anthem.

The repetitive chorus emphasizes Nicki's lavish lifestyle, as she counts the bottles of alcohol being consumed in the club. This repetition highlights her frivolous spending and signals her ability to splurge without consequence. She is surrounded by opulence and luxury, and the chorus serves as a reminder of her extravagant habits.

Nicki continues to showcase her dominance in the second verse, bragging about her ability to attract women and her lack of commitment. She references expensive brands such as Audemar and Coupe, further emphasizing her wealth and status. The mention of black Airmax shoes juxtaposed with her lavish lifestyle suggests that she effortlessly blends street authenticity with luxury.

The bridge introduces her alter ego, Barbie, as she likens herself to a plastic doll surrounded by pink stars. She asserts her power over others and threatens to bury her competition. The reference to money gymnastics highlights her ability to manipulate and control those around her, leaving them in awe. The verse also includes playful wordplay and references to her mobile network provider, AT&T.

The final repetition of the chorus reinforces the theme of excessive spending, reminding the listener of Nicki's financial dominance. The mention of different alcoholic beverages indicates her diverse taste and preference for high-end brands like Rosé, Patron, Henny, and Hypno.

Overall, "Bought Out The Bar" showcases Nicki Minaj's unapologetic flaunting of her wealth, power, and sexual prowess. The lyrics celebrate a lifestyle of indulgence and provide a snapshot of Nicki's larger-than-life persona.

Line by Line Meaning

Ah ha, Harlem it's Barbie bitch!
I am proudly representing Harlem and embracing my Barbie persona.

Nah I’m good I just bought the bar nigga
I am financially successful and have recently purchased the entire bar, proving my wealth and status.

Step your pussy up and all that
Improve your game, elevate your skills and abilities, particularly in terms of seduction and sexual prowess.

Step your money up and all that
Increase your wealth, improve your financial situation, and strive for greater success.

1 bottle, 2 bottle, 3 bottle, 4
Ordering multiple bottles of alcohol, emphasizing excessive luxury and indulgence.

In the club I just don't know how to act
When I'm at the club, I behave in an extravagant and unruly manner, attracting attention and causing a stir.

I get your wifey, hit your wifey
I easily attract and seduce other people's partners, engaging in casual sexual encounters without forming emotional attachments.

But I never call her back
Although I engage in casual encounters, I do not pursue any further connections or relationships beyond that.

The Audemar all black, Coupe all black
I own a black Audemars Piguet watch and drive a black coupe car, both of which are symbols of wealth and luxury.

And we buying out the bar
I am spending large amounts of money to purchase all the drinks at the bar, reinforcing my financial dominance.

You see you that black Airmax
I notice that you are wearing black Airmax sneakers, suggesting that you do not have the same level of wealth and style as me.

Soon as I finish these
As soon as I finish consuming these bottles of alcohol,

The waitress bringing me more
The waitress will promptly bring me additional bottles to continue drinking.

It's Webstar and Nicki, bunch of 100s
DJ Webstar and I are together at this moment, and we have a significant amount of $100 bills, signifying our wealth and affluence.

Bunch of 50s so many shots in the club they think we J Lo and Diddy
We are frequently buying shots in the club with $50 bills, and our actions of spending and partying resemble those of famous celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Sean Combs (Diddy).

Who do it like me? Call me Carson Daly
Nobody can match my style and success. Compare me to Carson Daly, who is also known for his unique and influential presence.

Mr mTV that's why you envy me call me Kemba in the club i'm the MVP
I am like Mr. MTV because I have gained fame and success in the music industry, and my high standing makes others jealous. In the club, I am like Kemba Walker, the Most Valuable Player, capturing the admiration and attention of everyone.

I’m the Barbie, keep a lot of plastic
I am the Barbie, embodying a glamorous and flawless image. I carry a lot of cash and use credit cards frequently to maintain my lavish lifestyle.

Little pink stars, put em on my jacket
I have embellished my jacket with small pink stars, further accentuating my flashy and fashionable appearance.

Somebody tell her I'mma put her in a casket
Inform that person that I will figuratively defeat or outperform her, leaving her defeated or overshadowed in comparison.

Bitches throw my money for the money gymnastics
Women throw my money in a showy and athletic manner, akin to the flips and acrobatics performed in gymnastics.

Cause I make a flip so they be looking all nasty
I make a significant amount of money and display it confidently, causing others to feel envious and bitter.

Cooler than the hail, I tell her hail that taxi!
I am more fashionable and stylish than anyone else, and I am able to command a taxi with a simple gesture.

Bitch won’t blow but she gon' blow my saxy-phone
The woman I am referring to refuses to give me oral sex, but she is willing to perform oral sex on my saxophone.

And I call Sax Fifth Ave-y home
I frequently spend large amounts of money at Saks Fifth Avenue, making it feel like a second home to me.

That is where a real bad Barbie roam
Saks Fifth Avenue is a place where a stylish and confident woman like myself can freely express myself and showcase my extravagance.

Sorry I broke up, excuse my cell phone
Apologies for the poor phone connection, it was not intentional and may hinder communication.

It must be a AT&T dead zone
The AT&T network coverage is weak or nonexistent, leading to poor call quality or signal loss.

My niggas in the club, we let the heat roam
My close friends and accomplices are present in the club, ready to cause trouble or engage in illegal activities if necessary.

Need my Rosé, I need my Patron
I require my favorite brands of rosé wine and tequila, as they are essential to my enjoyment and partying lifestyle.

Need my Henny and I'mma need my Hypno
I also need Hennessy Cognac and Hypnotic liqueur, as they are vital to my personal taste and preferences.

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