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.
Lookin' Ass
Nicki Minaj Lyrics
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Look at y'all niggas
(All I know is there should be no reason)
Niggas (all I, all I know is there should be, all I know)
Look at y'all niggas (all I, all I know is there should be no reason)
(All I know)
Niggas (you know and you know)
(Look at why, be no reasonO
Look at y'all smokin'-ass niggas
After every pull, niggas start chokin'-ass niggas
Nigga-nigga
Look at y'all bitch-ass niggas
Stop lyin' on your dick-ass niggas
Nigga-nigga
Look at y'all lookin'-ass niggas
Stop lookin' at my-ass-ass niggas
Look at y'all lyin'-ass niggas
Talkin' 'bout it's paid off but it's financed, lyin'-ass nigga
Bunch of non-mogul-ass niggas
Frontin' like they got a plan, Boost Mobile-ass nigga
Nigga, nigga
Look at y'all can't get a job so you plottin' how to rob-ass niggas
I ain't gotta check for y'all, but if I'ma check for y'all
I'ma need a check from y'all niggas
I don't want sex, give a fuck about your ex
I don't even want a text from y'all niggas
I'm rapin' you niggas
Look at this pic, look what the fuck I gave to you niggas
Ain't feelin' these niggas
Niggas want my time, call me Clinton, I'm billin' these niggas
All I, all I know is there should be no reason
All I know is there should be no reason
All I, all I know is there should be, all I know
All I, all I know is there should be no reason
All I know, you know, and you know, look at why
Reason
Look at y'all sharin' one bottle in the club
One bottle full of bub'-ass niggas
Look at y'all not havin' game-ass niggas
Y'all niggas share a chain-ass niggas
Same cup in the hand-ass nigga
In the club with a credit card scam-ass nigga
No dick in the pants-ass nigga
I be damned if I fuck a non-man-ass nigga
I will, I will, I will, I will never fuck a non-man-ass nigga
I would never lie
Even if that nigga flew me and my bitches all the way out to Dubai
Pussy, you tried, pussy-ass nigga you lie
Pussy-ass nigga, you high
Bitch, I'm me, hundred on the wrist, I ski
Art on the wall, Basqui, fuck who see
Look at you fake dope dealers
Know real niggas that be movin' weight in them villas
Talkin' 'bout ki's, say it's ki's in the van
But he really move grams and he split it with his mans
All I, all I know is there should be no reason
All I know is there should be no reason
All I, all I know is there should be, all I know
All I, all I know is there should be no reason
All I know, you know, and you know, look at why
Reason
The first line of the lyrics in the song "Lookin' Ass" by Nicki Minaj expresses the feeling of the artist which everyone should have, that there should be no reason for people to be fake, survive, and lie in today's world. Nicki portrays the idea of authentic people rather than the fake ones who pretend to be someone they are not. She is urging people to be honest about their situation, be it their financial state, their joblessness, or any other aspect of life. She calls out people for being delusional and trying to portray an image they cannot live up to.
Further, Nicki targets men who try to impress women with fake lifestyles and materialistic belongings. She belittles men who smoke, who can't afford a bottle, and who manipulate people or women's emotions. She stresses that she is not up for these kinds of men or the lifestyles they are promoting.
Nicki indirectly radiates female empowerment, independence, and from the general tone of her lyrics and the music video of the song. It shows her with her entourage of women and her iconic Black Panther-inspired outfit. The video references the history of African Americans' struggle for equality and emancipation in the US, and the lyrics express the collective frustration of the African American community over decades of oppression and injustice.
Line by Line Meaning
All I, all I know is there should be no reason
Nicki Minaj expresses that she can't find any reason for the behavior of people around her
Look at y'all niggas
Nicki is pointing out the people she is referring to in the song
(All I, all I know is there should be, all I know)
Nicki repeats that she can't understand the reason for their behavior
Look at y'all niggas (all I, all I know is there should be no reason)
Nicki repeats that there is no reason for their behavior and directly addresses them
(All I know)
Nicki once again states that she knows that there is something wrong
Niggas (you know and you know)
Nicki knows that the people she is referring to know exactly what they are doing
(Look at why, be no reason)
Nicki questions why they behave the way they do and suggests that there should be no excuse
Look at y'all smokin'-ass niggas
Nicki calls out the people she is referring to as people who smoke a lot
After every pull, niggas start chokin'-ass niggas
Nicki suggests that these people smoke so much that they start coughing and challenges their behavior
Nigga-nigga
Nicki emphasizes the word 'nigga' for its effect
Look at y'all bitch-ass niggas
Nicki directly addresses the people she is referring to as weak and cowardly
Stop lyin' on your dick-ass niggas
Nicki suggests that these people are liars and can't be trusted
Nigga-nigga
Nicki emphasizes the word 'nigga' for its effect
Look at y'all lookin'-ass niggas
Nicki addresses the people she is referring to as someone who stares at her in a derogatory way
Stop lookin' at my-ass-ass niggas
Nicki is challenging the people around her to stop staring at her in such a way
Look at y'all lyin'-ass niggas
Nicki accuses the people around her of being liars
Talkin' 'bout it's paid off but it's financed, lyin'-ass nigga
Nicki accuses the people around her of being dishonest about their finances
Bunch of non-mogul-ass niggas
Nicki calls out the people she is referring to as unsuccessful
Frontin' like they got a plan, Boost Mobile-ass nigga
Nicki mocks the people she is referring to by saying they don't have a proper plan
Nigga, nigga
Nicki emphasizes the word 'nigga' for its effect
Look at y'all can't get a job so you plottin' how to rob-ass niggas
Nicki accuses the people around her of plotting to rob because they can't get a job
I ain't gotta check for y'all, but if I'ma check for y'all I'ma need a check from y'all niggas
Nicki suggests that she is not going to help these people, but if she does she expects to be paid for it
I don't want sex, give a fuck about your ex
Nicki clarifies that she is not interested in sex or the person's past relationships
I don't even want a text from y'all niggas
Nicki suggests that she does not want any form of communication from these people
I'm rapin' you niggas
Nicki is metaphorically saying she is dominating these people by speaking the truth
Look at this pic, look what the fuck I gave to you niggas
Nicki suggests that she gave something valuable to these people and they should be grateful
Ain't feelin' these niggas
Nicki clarifies that she is not pleased with the people around her
Niggas want my time, call me Clinton, I'm billin' these niggas
Nicki compares herself to Bill Clinton because people ask for her time and she wants payment for it
All I, all I know is there should be no reason
Nicki repeats that there is no reason for the people's behavior around her
All I know is there should be no reason
Nicki emphasizes again that there is no reason for the people's behavior around her
All I, all I know is there should be, all I know
Nicki emphasizes that she is not sure about the reason for their behavior but knows something is off
All I, all I know is there should be no reason
Nicki repeats that there is no reason for the people's behavior around her
All I know, you know, and you know, look at why
Nicki emphasizes the fact that the people she is referring to know exactly why she is calling them out
Reason
Nicki suggests that she wants an explanation for their behavior
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Onika Tanya Maraj, Noel C. Fisher, Kemion Johnel Cooks
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@theneedledrop
honestly, one of nicki's better songs. you might not agree, but you can't say it didn't come from a legitimate feeling / point of view.
@roberta7841
I totally agree with your statement. I'm not a fan of everything Niki does but as an avid listener and fan of good music, her flow and intensity was great.
@Afrotastic540
bigbob69erer its funny, cause you're talking to a pretty big music reviewer on youtube. All though I am not a fan of nicki at all, I can at least understand what he's saying
@dreamergirl05
bigbob69erer As always, i have to ask why people like you put yourself through things you dont like.
@rhonyaibrown1380
dreamergirl05 exactly..smh
@johntran7633
Dennis Rehman EXACTLY
@Herlilrapper
This was literally a MASSACRE if we're being honest. She had the rap dudes SHOOKED. 😂😂😂😂😂
@ytallowskids2seedepravityb219
Yup. They even came imitated her with their version(looking ass b*tches) by Cassidy. He paid respect to nicki on the track too
@TogetherAtLast
My jaw still drops to this day
@barbia9460
And crying I know I would be 😭