Minaj is one of the best-selling music artists with 100 million records sold worldwide.[7] Billboard ranked her as the top-selling female rapper of the 2010s and one of the greatest rappers of all time.[8][9] She is the only female rapper to have 3 number-one albums on the Billboard 200 chart.
Freestyle
Nicki Minaj Lyrics
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I don't want to sound mad
I feel marvelous right now! Dirty Money
Tell that bitch with the crown to run it like Chris Brown
She won 3 rounds, I'm a need a hundred thou
Like China Town, bitches better bow down
Oh you ain't know? Bet y'all bitches know now
The way I ride the drum, they salute me in the slum (what?)
In the 6-hund, the color of bubble gum
I'm with my nigga Spits and my nigga Bun Crum (wadup?)
Yes, I'm the one, I'm the mother fuckin' one (yeah)
Hold more weight than the late Big Pun (oh)
Bitches talk slick, but they ain't sayin' none (no)
Mad cause I'm bad, two sticks in my bun
Yes sir, look what I've done
They run, run, run when I come
Bum stickety bum, let me tell em where I'm from
Queens lil' mama, Gabanas & nice pumps (yeah!)
In the beginning of Nicki Minaj’s song “Freestyle,” she makes it clear that she doesn’t want to sound mad, but rather she feels marvelous. She then references the group Dirty Money before launching into a series of in-your-face bars directed at an unnamed rival. Nicki confidently declares that she is the one, holding more weight than the late Big Pun, and warns her opponents to bow down. She’s not afraid to use her voice as a weapon, claiming that the way she rides the drum causes even those in the slums to salute her. She’s also not afraid to be unapologetically feminine, boasting about her bubble gum colored car and her two buns, all while still demanding respect from her peers.
Overall, “Freestyle” is a showcase of Nicki Minaj’s bravado and lyrical skill. She confidently asserts her dominance in the rap game, while still embracing her femininity and individuality. The song is a testament to her ability to hold her own among some of the biggest names in hip hop, and to prove herself time and time again.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to sound mad though
Although I'm fired up, I don't want to show anger.
I don't want to sound mad
Reiterating that I'm not trying to sound mad, just confident.
I feel marvelous right now! Dirty Money
I'm feeling great, and being associated with Dirty Money only adds to that.
Tell that bitch with the crown to run it like Chris Brown
I'm challenging the Queen Bee to up her game, referencing Chris Brown's famous dance moves.
She won 3 rounds, I'm a need a hundred thou
Although she's won some battles, I need way more than that, money-wise.
Like China Town, bitches better bow down
Similar to how one respects the authorities in China Town, these ladies better show me some respect.
Oh you ain't know? Bet y'all bitches know now
If they didn't know who I was before this, they definitely do now.
Fuck I gotta gun to let 'em know that I'm the one (huh?)
I don't need a gun to prove myself, but sometimes people just don't listen.
The way I ride the drum, they salute me in the slum (what?)
My talent is so widely recognized, even those in the worst neighborhoods show me respect.
In the 6-hund, the color of bubble gum
I'm cruising in my bubble gum pink Lamborghini Murcielago.
I'm with my nigga Spits and my nigga Bun Crum (wadup?)
I'm riding with my boys, Spits and Bun Crum. See what's up?
Yes, I'm the one, I'm the mother fuckin' one (yeah)
I'm making it clear, I'm the best and no one can take my spot.
Hold more weight than the late Big Pun (oh)
I have more influence and power than the late Big Pun, a well-known rapper.
Bitches talk slick, but they ain't sayin' none (no)
People like to talk trash about me, but they can't back it up with actual words.
Mad cause I'm bad, two sticks in my bun
They're just jealous because I'm so good and I have two hair sticks in my bun.
Yes sir, look what I've done
Acknowledging all of the success and accomplishments I've had so far.
They run, run, run when I come
People scatter when they know I'm around.
Bum stickety bum, let me tell em where I'm from
Starting a new verse, letting them know where I came from.
Queens lil' mama, Gabanas & nice pumps (yeah!)
Emphasizing that I'm a girl from Queens, wearing high-end Gabanas and nice pumps.
Contributed by Alex S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nickiminaj
Like 3 hunnas blue
@mattwheeler9665
🪆🪆🪆🪆
@tonyx5597
Queen 👑
@estherola6471
love u nicki :)
@Redmonkx
Bad bches keep em bout a 2
@oopsnvmthat3877
You ate this Nicki!
@user-lt9xf5ny6t
Vma was a family reunion, first time in awhile I've seen
all my sons 😂😂😂😂
@eshabiswas1087
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💯❤
@eliasdeltoro4349
we need this on streaming platforms motha PLEASSSREE
@DaeFranklin
Frfr