Minaj has been creating mixtape tracks since 2004 and appeared in XXL magazine. In 2008 she won the Female Artist of the Year award at the Underground Music Awards.
Pink Friday's lead buzz track, Massive Attack, features singer-rapper Sean Garrett and was released on April 13th 2010, peaking at #19 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers Songs chart. Your Love, the album's second single, was released on June 1st following a premature leak. The song peaked at #14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and at #1 on the Rap Songs chart, thus becoming Minaj's most successful single release at the time.
The follow up to Minaj's number one album Pink Friday, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded also debuted at the top of the charts. The album contained the multi-platinum single Starships. Minaj's latest album The Pinkprint was released in 2014. The single Anaconda peaked at number 2 on the Billboard charts, thus becoming her highest solo single entry to date. She now has 2 #1 songs becoming the first Female Rapper to have 2 consecutive #1 songs and the 2nd Female Rapper to have a #1 debut.
Nicki Minaj has a total of 135 entries on Billboard Hot 100 chart, the most ever for a female artist. She had made history becoming one of the few artists who has 100 or more billboard entries. She won the best female hip-hop artist award at the BET awards every year from 2010 to 2017.
Minaj also holds the most critically acclaimed rap verse ever by a female (Monster).
Minaj has reached 100 million total records sold worldwide, making her the first female rapper to achieve this and making her the 3rd most certified Female Artist in history (As of 7/11/20)
After 4 months of a social media hiatus and 1 year without solo music, Nicki Minaj returned with 2 singles in Spring 2018, "Barbie Tingz" and "Chun-Li". The latter song reached the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, becoming her 16th single to do so. The singles preceded her upcoming 4th studio album “Queen” which was released on August 10th. On August 14th, Nicki Minaj released a new single from her album titled “Barbie Dreams". Listening to her fans, she made “Good Form" a single.
Minaj emerged in the Latin Scene in 2019 with her song Tusa which is a collaboration with Karol G which has spent 6 consecutive months at #1 on the Billboard Argentina Charts thus becoming the longest running #1 on the Billboard Argentina Chart. The song debuted at #1 on the US Hot Latin Songs chart making it the first song with 2 female lead artist to debut on top. The song is 21x Latin Diamond by RIAA in the US making it one of the highest certified latin songs. Minaj spawned her first three U.S. number one singles with her remix of Doja Cat's "Say So", her collaboration with 6ix9ine, "Trollz", and her solo single "Super Freaky Girl", becoming the first female rapper in 22 years to debut at number one with the latter two. She became the first female artist to have one hundred Billboard Hot 100 entries and has twenty U.S. top ten singles. With the re-release of her Beam Me Up Scotty (2009) mixtape, Minaj has the highest debut for a female rap mixtape on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, peaking at number two.
Often cited as the "Queen of Rap" and the "Queen of Hip Hop" by several media outlets, Minaj is also one of the best-selling music artists, with more than 100 million records sold worldwide. Several media outlets have described her as one of the most influential rappers of all time, and Billboard ranked her as the top female rapper of the 2010s, and seventh among the top female artists. Her various accolades include eight American Music Awards, five MTV Video Music Awards (including the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award in 2022), six MTV Europe Music Awards, twelve BET Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, a Brit Award, and three Guinness World Records.
Go Hard
Nicki Minaj Lyrics
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Yo, SB (Holiday Season, nigga)
Ha (go hard)
I think it's my time, you know why? (Go hard)
My tears have dried
And I know that no weapon formed against me will prosper (go hard)
(We make it look easy)
And I truly believe that my haters are my motivators (oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
If you could, you would get rid of me
Fuck you gon' do when a bitch try to go hard?
But I won't let you get to me (to me)
You should already figure I'ma go hard
If you was as real as me
You would never let another girl sit in your throne
I done put the chokehold
Now they screamin', "Nicki leave me alone!" (Hard)
I am (hard), I'm still (hard), the one to beat (go hard)
Ain't in a rush for mainstream, I am the street (go hard)
I am gettin' it in until the end
I gotta go (go), go (go), go (oh)
Go hard
Gotta go, lemme get the car key
You don't want it with the Harajuku Barbie
Keep a marquee, everything sparkly (man down)
Hit him on the walkie-talkie
Hit 'em, hit em, knock-knock, tell 'em let me in
My name ring bells, bitch, buzz me in (bzz)
And I only stop for pedestrians (oh)
Or a real, real bad lesbian
Hit 'em with the MAC, hit 'em with the TEC-9
Hit 'em with the Ruger, by the intersect sign
Hit 'em with a Tommy, so my niggas call me Pammy
And I always keep the jammy
In a truck or in a Lamby
Put my whole borough on my back and I'm gooder (gooder)
I don't wanna hear what you woulda, what you coulda
I represent all the girls that stood up (uh)
Used to drink water with a little bit of sugar (oh)
Now I'm in the gym with my squats and my sit-ups (one, two)
Doing the scissor-leg, on the mat, with my foot up
Young black pin-up, all of my bitches did up
Now I'm tellin' LA Reid to step his bid up
And I'm tellin' President Carter he picked a winner
Bitches like Nelly and Kelly got a dilemma (uh)
These birds all fly south in the winter (uh)
Fuck I look like? Chompin' on a chicken dinner?
You can hate me, but why knock my hustle?
I'ma be the queen, no matter how they shuffle
Skirts with the ruffle (yeah)
Louis on the duffle (yeah)
I'm a bad bitch, no muzzle
Ooh, ooh, ooh (hahahahahaha)
What you wanna do, do, do? (No muzzle, kyuh)
Bitches is softer than Al Dente
Cut from a different kente
Tell 'em I'm the ninja, Weezy is my Sensei
So I call him Splinter (Splinter)
Faster than a sprinter (sprinter)
Gimme my chopsticks, I'll have these rap bitches for dinner (dinner)
This is for my gentlemen in button-ups, and khakis
This is for my nigga, Seven Up, in Catsaki
This is for my niggas wheelie-in' them Kawasakis
Shout out to the Vackee's, saltfish ackees (ackees)
Kisses to my fans unless I'm feelin' kinda cocky (cocky)
Winter Wonderland is on my hand, it's kind of rocky (rocky)
I am Nicki (Nicki)
Minaj or Lewinski (Lewinski)
Pump's on the clutch, right hand, on the 6-speed (6-speed)
Write my own raps, I gotta go, I gotta get me (gotta get me)
Oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh (yeah)
Oh
If you could, you would get rid of me
Fuck you gon' do when a bitch try to go hard?
But I won't let you get to me (to me)
You should already figure I'ma go hard
If you was as real as me
You would never let another girl sit in your throne
I done put the chokehold
Now they screamin', "Nicki leave me alone!" (Hard)
I am (hard), I will (hard), I gots to win (go hard)
I'm still lookin' around for my competition (go hard)
I am gettin' it in until the end
I gotta go (go), go (go), go (oh) (Holiday Season)
Go hard
From slap-and-cry you start to die
So I must go harder
Gotta make these bitches know me
Just like Bobby know water
Better yet, like Bubba know shrimp
But he don't say shit when the gun on his lip
And I don't say shit, put the gun on my hip
So I don't say shit but the gun on my hip
If you don't wanna drown, don't come on my ship
Check out how them bitches just run on my dick
And me, I'm nasty as a son of a bitch
I still got that bitch cum on my lips
If you ain't got money, don't come on my strip
And if you got money, don't come on my strip
I wear that metal, no Olympic
But I can still make you tumble and flip
You fuckin' with me if you fuckin' with Nic'
They ain't fuckin' with me, they ain't fuckin' with Nic'
Your girlfriend her decision is split
'Cause she wanna fuck me and she wanna fuck Nic'
They wonder if he be fuckin' Nic', as long as she be fuckin' rich
That's why I keep my luggage 'cause I swear y'all's a fuckin' trip
Young Money dungeon, bitch, my swagger just punched ya bitch
And I shoot like I'm from overseas, so call my gun "Gunović"
Weezy F Baby and the 'F' is for a bunch of shit
Red drank, blue pill, white dust, yes, I love my country, bitch
Hahaha
Yeah
Guitar
(Holiday Season)
Oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh
Wish you could get rid of Young Money
Fuck you gon' do when a bitch try to go hard?
But I won't let you get to me (to me)
You should already figure I'ma go hard
If you was as real as me
You would never let another girl sit in your throne
I done put the chokehold
Now they screamin', "Nicki leave me alone!" (Hard)
I am (hard), I will (hard), I gots to win (go hard)
I'm still lookin' around for my competition (go hard)
I am gettin' it in until the end
I gotta go (go), go (go), go (oh)
Go hard
The first verse of Nicki Minaj's song Go Hard talks about how it is her time to shine and how she is confident that she will succeed despite any obstacles thrown her way. She mentions that her tears have dried and she has strong beliefs that her haters are her motivators. The chorus highlights the idea that if someone were as real as her, they would never let another person sit on their throne. Nicki emphasizes her ambition and focus on winning, mentioning several times how hard she goes.
The second verse is filled with vivid imagery and metaphors depicting Nicki's gritty and unapologetic side. She talks about how she wears her weapons (guns) and how people shouldn't step on her ship or come to her block unless they have the money or the guts to handle it. Nicki makes it clear that she is not to be trifled with, and anyone who does so will regret it.
One of the key themes of Go Hard is resilience and determination. Nicki talks about how she has had to fight her way to the top and how she won't let anyone take away what she's earned. She is confident and unapologetic in her approach to life and music, which resonates with her fans.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, SB (Holiday Season, nigga)
Introduction to the song
Ha (go hard)
Expression of determination to succeed
I think it's my time, you know why? (Go hard)
Belief that it is time to shine and succeed
My tears have dried
And I know that no weapon formed against me will prosper (go hard)
Overcoming past adversities and having faith in one's ability to overcome any obstacle
(We make it look easy)
And I truly believe that my haters are my motivators (oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
Young Money (Holiday Season)
Acknowledgment that success is difficult, and using negativity from others as motivation to work harder
If you could, you would get rid of me
Fuck you gon' do when a bitch try to go hard?
But I won't let you get to me (to me)
Defiance of those who wish to bring her down and resolve to not give in to their negativity
You should already figure I'ma go hard
If you was as real as me
You would never let another girl sit in your throne
Reminder that success requires hard work and dedication, with a message to not let others take what rightfully belongs to oneself
I done put the chokehold
Now they screamin', "Nicki leave me alone!" (Hard)
Having dominant control over the music industry and being the center of attention
I am (hard), I'm still (hard), the one to beat (go hard)
Ain't in a rush for mainstream, I am the street (go hard)
Pride in one's talent and skill, with a declaration of being the best without relying on mainstream attention
I am gettin' it in until the end
I gotta go (go), go (go), go (oh)
Go hard
Determination to work hard until the end and achieve success
Gotta go, lemme get the car key
You don't want it with the Harajuku Barbie
Keep a marquee, everything sparkly (man down)
Hit him on the walkie-talkie
Being in control and having an entourage, with a warning to those who may try to compete
Hit 'em, hit em, knock-knock, tell 'em let me in
My name ring bells, bitch, buzz me in (bzz)
And I only stop for pedestrians (oh)
Or a real, real bad lesbian
Being famous and recognized, with a message that only those who are truly worth her time will receive her attention
Hit 'em with the MAC, hit 'em with the TEC-9
Hit 'em with the Ruger, by the intersect sign
Hit 'em with a Tommy, so my niggas call me Pammy
And I always keep the jammy
Using violent lyrics to assert dominance and intimidate the competition
In a truck or in a Lamby
Put my whole borough on my back and I'm gooder (gooder)
I don't wanna hear what you woulda, what you coulda
Repping her hometown and taking pride in where she comes from, with a disregard for those who could have made it but didn't
I represent all the girls that stood up (uh)
Used to drink water with a little bit of sugar (oh)
Now I'm in the gym with my squats and my sit-ups (one, two)
Doing the scissor-leg, on the mat, with my foot up
Representing women who have overcome their struggles and have worked hard to achieve their goals
Young black pin-up, all of my bitches did up
Now I'm tellin' LA Reid to step his bid up
And I'm tellin' President Carter he picked a winner
Bitches like Nelly and Kelly got a dilemma (uh)
Being confident in oneself and telling those in power to recognize her talent and success
These birds all fly south in the winter (uh)
Fuck I look like? Chompin' on a chicken dinner?
Being above those who are less successful and having no desire to be like them
You can hate me, but why knock my hustle?
I'ma be the queen, no matter how they shuffle
Skirts with the ruffle (yeah)
Louis on the duffle (yeah)
Being unbothered by those who wish her ill and confidently declaring her place as the queen of the music industry
I'm a bad bitch, no muzzle
Ooh, ooh, ooh (hahahahahaha)
What you wanna do, do, do? (No muzzle, kyuh)
Bitches is softer than Al Dente
Being powerful and unafraid to speak her mind, while acknowledging that others are weak in comparison
Cut from a different kente
Tell 'em I'm the ninja, Weezy is my Sensei
So I call him Splinter (Splinter)
Faster than a sprinter (sprinter)
Being unique and standing out from the crowd, while associating with other powerful individuals
Gimme my chopsticks, I'll have these rap bitches for dinner (dinner)
This is for my gentlemen in button-ups, and khakis
This is for my nigga, Seven Up, in Catsaki
Being a skilled rapper and taking out the competition, while acknowledging those who dress in a sophisticated manner
This is for my niggas wheelie-in' them Kawasakis
Shout out to the Vackee's, saltfish ackees (ackees)
Kisses to my fans unless I'm feelin' kinda cocky (cocky)
Shoutouts to those who support her and those who share similar interests
Winter Wonderland is on my hand, it's kind of rocky (rocky)
I am Nicki (Nicki)
Minaj or Lewinski (Lewinski)
Displaying her wealth and status, while reminding others of her name
Pump's on the clutch, right hand, on the 6-speed (6-speed)
Write my own raps, I gotta go, I gotta get me (gotta get me)
Oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh (yeah)
Oh
Controlling her own destiny and being the master of her craft
From slap-and-cry you start to die
So I must go harder
Gotta make these bitches know me
Just like Bobby know water
Knowing that staying stagnant is the same as failing, and that she must work even harder to maintain her success
Better yet, like Bubba know shrimp
But he don't say shit when the gun on his lip
And I don't say shit, put the gun on my hip
So I don't say shit but the gun on my hip
Using violent lyrics to intimidate others and assert dominance
If you don't wanna drown, don't come on my ship
Check out how them bitches just run on my dick
And me, I'm nasty as a son of a bitch
I still got that bitch cum on my lips
Warning others not to mess with her, while boasting about her sexual prowess and dominance
If you ain't got money, don't come on my strip
And if you got money, don't come on my strip
I wear that metal, no Olympic
But I can still make you tumble and flip
Having strict standards for who she associates with and being violent when necessary
You fuckin' with me if you fuckin' with Nic'
They ain't fuckin' with me, they ain't fuckin' with Nic'
Your girlfriend her decision is split
'Cause she wanna fuck me and she wanna fuck Nic'
Boasting about how others want to be with her and acknowledging her own power and influence
They wonder if he be fuckin' Nic', as long as she be fuckin' rich
That's why I keep my luggage 'cause I swear y'all's a fuckin' trip
Young Money dungeon, bitch, my swagger just punched ya bitch
Not letting others bring her down or diminish her success, while mocking those who try to do so
And I shoot like I'm from overseas, so call my gun "Gunović"
Weezy F Baby and the 'F' is for a bunch of shit
Red drank, blue pill, white dust, yes, I love my country, bitch
Being skilled with a gun and having pride in her country
Hahaha
Yeah
Guitar
(Holiday Season)
Oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Wish you could get rid of Young Money
I gotta go (go), go (go), go (oh)
Closing the song with laughter and a shoutout to her label Young Money
Lyrics © DistroKid, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jermaine Jackson, Andrew Harr, Faheem Najm, Onika Tanya Maraj, Dwayne Carter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ivana Davids
You can tell Nicki put this together for her OG fans!
Amazing Smile
Most definitely. She's definitely not for this new rap shit! She'll never miss 🌺🛸
Pretty Hurst
Yess and I love the flash backs I’m getting listening to it all she will always REMAIN THE QUEEN OF RAP hand and feet down
Ange Intangible
I swear I was just listening to this today 😂
Felix Otieno
Facts.
Modleyjjm
This whole album that I've heard sound like it came out in the early-mid 2000s which is a great thing
pru
The fact that she called herself Queen during her mixtape era shows she always believed in herself😍
Tressilia Cisse
Yeah on GOD a prophetess i hope god continue to bless because the industrie is scary
Kyuubi
Fr
Nikkia Lyles
You ain't mfkn lying...."you never let another girl sit ya throne."🥰🥰🥰💯💯💯