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.
Grindin'
Nicki Minaj Lyrics
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Still livin' on that high life (still livin' on that high life)
Grindin' makin' money
Grindin' makin' money
Grindin' makin' money
Grindin' makin' money
I grind all day, gettin' money
I'm in the freezer, neck full of icicles
I'm a dime, you other chicas need a nickel
Who that in the Phantom? (Kimmy)
Or maybe in that Maserati or that F1-50
Or in that Bugatti, you can't fuck with me
I do this for my niggas on the grind
They'll never be another me
What, you out your mind?
I get it poppin' when it's money on the line
Damn near dropped a house on my wrist for the shine
Louboutin, Fendi, Dior all the time
I snitched in the Louis store, yeah, I dropped the dime
Got Baby and big daddy Slim on the line
The way that we ball, some say it is a crime
But we don't really care, I continue gettin' mine
'Cause this my nine-to-five
All day this my nine-to-five (this is my nine-to-five)
All night still livin' on that high life (still livin' on that high life)
Grindin' makin' money
Grindin' makin' money
Grindin' makin' money
Grindin' makin' money
All day this my nine-to-five (this is my nine-to-five)
All night still livin' on that high life (yeah) (still livin' on that high life)
(Just like that)
Grindin' makin' money
Grindin' makin' money (shinin' in the dark, bitch)
Grindin' makin' money (CMB, yeah)
Grindin' makin' money
Back on my stunna shit
Fly with a extra clip
Fly in the new whip
Bought her the matchin' whip
Keep my shorty with me shit
Make sure she flip that shit
Ride around deliver shit
Get some of this money shit
Hustle all the time and she shine when we hit the bitch
Ball in the club every night like we do this shit
Uptown soldier, known high roller
Brought her tour overseas now she all over
Hurricane hit that bitch
Now we had to do that shit
Bounce right back in my hood with some new shit
Everyday sunshine, keep my tool all the time
Blowin' out the pound everyday, the money on the grind
All day this my nine-to-five (this is my nine-to-five)
All night still livin' on that high life (still livin' on that high life)
Grindin' makin' money
Grindin' makin' money
Grindin' makin' money
Grindin' makin' money
All day this my nine-to-five (this is my nine-to-five)
All night still livin' on that high life (still livin' on that high life)
Grindin' makin' money
Grindin' makin' money
Grindin' makin' money
Grindin' makin' money
Yo, ayy, yo, eenie-meenie-minie-moe
I'm pi-pi-pickin' hoes
To pucker up and kiss my ass under the mistletoe
Yes, I am about my cake, just call me Entenmann's
I keep a gentleman, first name Benjamin
Don't mess with Washington
Don't mess with Abraham
Pattycake, pattycake, better get the baker's man
Frosted Flakes is on my fingers, Fruity Loops is on my wrist
Fruity Pebble Barbie pendant, don't forget to ice my kiss
Now where my girls at?
That stack money
That Young Money
That Cash Money
I work the red carpet, you clean the red carpet
Go get your vacuum, don't you get me started
All day this my nine-to-five (this is my nine-to-five)
All night still livin' on that high life (still livin' on that high life)
Grindin' makin' money
Grindin' makin' money
Grindin' makin' money
Grindin' makin' money
All day this my nine-to-five (this is my nine-to-five)
All night still livin' on that high life (still livin' on that high life)
Grindin' makin' money
Grindin' makin' money
Grindin' makin' money
Grindin' makin' money
In "Grindin'" by Nicki Minaj, the rapper describes her work ethic and how she commits herself to "grindin’" and making money. The chorus repeats several times in the song, referring to the fact that the CEO of Young Money Entertainment, Lil Wayne, tells them to work hard 24/7; therefore, work is their every day 9 to 5, and they’re still “livin’ on that high life” because they work hard to earn it.
Nicki Minaj brags about her wealth and how she's accumulated it through hard work, stating that her day revolves around making money. The song also features Cash Money co-founder and Lil Wayne mentor, Bryan "Birdman" Williams, who discusses living the high life obtained through hard work and dedication, showcasing the origin and work ethics of the Cash Money and Young Money mentality. The song also features a few pop culture references her competitiveness, drive, and her understanding of the industry.
The reference to “neck full of icicles” highlights Nicki’s massive and expensive diamond necklaces, which represent wealth, extravagance and status; similar to an "icicle" that signifies exclusivity and uniqueness. Her mentioning of brands like Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior or Fendi represents affluence, because those are high-priced luxury brands that appeal to the rich and famous.
Nicki takes pride in her ability to make money and talks about the level of attention she has with lyrics such as “Damn, it take all day to count the money.” Furthermore, she distinguishes herself from other women by creating a hierarchy, a "Dime" (10) versus "Nickel" (5), to suggest her high value and worth compared to other women (which she has stated in many interviews).
Overall, "Grindin'" serves as a testament to the artists' work ethics and the hustle required to become successful in the music industry.
Line by Line Meaning
This my nine-to-five (this is my nine-to-five)
This is what I do, this is my job
Still livin' on that high life (still livin' on that high life)
Still enjoying the luxurious lifestyle
Grindin' makin' money
Working hard to make money
I grind all day, gettin' money
I work all day to earn my money
Damn, it take all day to count the money
It takes a lot of money to count all the money I've earned
I'm in the freezer, neck full of icicles
I am wearing a lot of expensive jewelry
I'm a dime, you other chicas need a nickel
I am worth a lot more than other women
Who that in the Phantom? (Kimmy)
Who is driving that Phantom (car)? (Kimmy)
Or maybe in that Maserati or that F1-50
Or maybe in that Maserati or that F150 (car)
Or in that Bugatti, you can't f*** with me
Or in that Bugatti and no one can compete with me
I do this for my n****s on the grind
I work hard for my friends who are hustling
They'll never be another me
There will never be anyone like me
What, you out your mind?
Are you crazy?
I get it poppin' when it's money on the line
I perform well when there is money at stake
Damn near dropped a house on my wrist for the shine
I spent a lot of money on jewelry
Louboutin, Fendi, Dior all the time
I always wear designer clothing and shoes
I snitched in the Louis store, yeah, I dropped the dime
I gave information to the police in a Louis store
Got Baby and big daddy Slim on the line
I am in contact with and/or working with Baby and Slim, two well-known figures in the music industry
The way that we ball, some say it is a crime
The way we spend money may be considered excessive by some
But we don't really care, I continue gettin' mine
But we don't care what others think, I will continue to make money
'Cause this my nine-to-five
Because this is my job
All day this my nine-to-five (this is my nine-to-five)
I work all day, this is what I do
All night still livin' on that high life (still livin' on that high life)
Even at night, I am still enjoying the luxurious lifestyle
All night still livin' on that high life (yeah) (still livin' on that high life)
All night I am still living the high life
(Just like that)
Easily
Grindin' makin' money (shinin' in the dark, bitch)
Working hard and making money (glowing in the dark)
Grindin' makin' money (CMB, yeah)
Working hard and making money (Cash Money Billionaires, yeah)
Back on my stunna shit
I am back to showing off my wealth
Fly with a extra clip
I am carrying a firearm
Fly in the new whip
I am riding in a new car
Bought her the matchin' whip
I bought her the same car as me
Keep my shorty with me shit
I keep my girlfriend with me
Make sure she flip that shit
Make sure she is making money
Ride around deliver shit
Drive around delivering drugs or other illegal items
Get some of this money shit
Make some money
Hustle all the time and she shine when we hit the b****
Work hard all the time and she looks great on our outings
Ball in the club every night like we do this shit
We spend a lot of time partying at the club
Uptown soldier, known high roller
I am a prominent figure in the Uptown neighborhood and known for spending a lot of money
Brought her tour overseas now she all over
I helped her expand her career overseas and now she is very successful
Hurricane hit that b****
A hurricane affected a certain area/neighborhood
Now we had to do that shit
Now we have to deal with the aftermath of the hurricane
Bounce right back in my hood with some new shit
Quickly recovered and returning with something new
Everyday sunshine, keep my tool all the time
Every day is great and I am always armed
Blowin' out the pound everyday, the money on the grind
Smoking marijuana every day while continuing to make money
Yo, ayy, yo, eenie-meenie-minie-moe
Starting a rhyme with a childhood game
I'm pi-pi-pickin' hoes
I am choosing women to associate with
To pucker up and kiss my ass under the mistletoe
To show affection towards me during the holiday season
Yes, I am about my cake, just call me Entenmann's
I am all about making money, like the Entenmann's bakery brand
I keep a gentleman, first name Benjamin
I am always carrying a lot of money (100 dollar bills)
Don't mess with Washington
Don't mess with George Washington, the first President of the United States, whose face is on the one-dollar bill
Don't mess with Abraham
Don't mess with Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, whose face is on the five-dollar bill
Pattycake, pattycake, better get the baker's man
A reference to the classic nursery rhyme 'Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, baker's man'
Frosted Flakes is on my fingers, Fruity Loops is on my wrist
My fingers are covered in frost due to the amount of jewelry I have, and I am wearing a Fruity Loops cereal brand watch
Fruity Pebble Barbie pendant, don't forget to ice my kiss
A Barbie doll necklace covered in Fruity Pebbles cereal, and remember to give me diamonds on my lips
Now where my girls at?
Now where are my female friends at?
That stack money
That are making money
That Young Money
That are part of the Young Money record label
That Cash Money
That are part of the Cash Money record label
I work the red carpet, you clean the red carpet
I attend glamorous events, you are responsible for cleaning it up
Go get your vacuum, don't you get me started
Go get your vacuum and start cleaning, don't argue with me about it
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bryan Williams, Kimberly Jones, Onika Tanya Maraj, Rondell Ii Cobbs
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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This song always gets me hyped🔥❤️
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Almost 2023 and still ATE
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2023 and STILL ATE