Lookin Ass
"Lookin Ass" is a song by rapper Nicki Minaj, released on February 14, 2014 as the third single from the Young Money Entertainment compilation album Young Money: Rise of an Empire (2014). It was produced by Detail and Choppa Boi. The music video for the track was released on February 14, 2014. The track is a hip hop song which lyrics criticize stereotypical behaviors commonly associated with black men.
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Single by Young Money featuring Nicki Minaj | ||||
from the album Young Money: Rise of an Empire | ||||
Released | February 14, 2014 | |||
Recorded | 2013 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 2:41 | |||
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Young Money singles chronology | ||||
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Its cover also generated controversy for placing an image of activist Malcolm X, next to the derogatory term "nigga". On March 11, 2014, "Lookin Ass" was serviced to urban contemporary radio in the United States as Young Money: Rise of an Empire's third official single. It was sent to US rhythmic radio stations on March 18, 2014, two weeks after its predecessor, "Trophies".