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About Racks in the Middle

"Racks in the Middle" is a song by American rapper Nipsey Hussle featuring American rapper Roddy Ricch and record producer Hit-Boy, released on February 15, 2019, through All Money In and Atlantic Records. It is the last single Hussle released during his lifetime, as he was shot dead on March 31, 2019. The track is nominated for Best Rap Song & Best Rap Performance at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards

Year:: 2019
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Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeahYeah, yeah, yeah, yeahYeah, I was ridin' ’round in the V-12 with the racks in the middleI was ridin' 'round in the V-12 with the racks in the middleYeah, yeah, yeah, yeahYeahI was riding ’round in the V-12 with the racks in the middleHad to pray to almighty God they let my dog out the kennelWhen you get it straight up out the mud, you can't imagine this sh*tI been pullin' up in the drop tops with the baddest bitchesYoung nigg* been focused on my check (Mhmmhm)Got a new coupe wrapped around my neck (Mhmmhm)Tryna put the water on my Patek (Mhmmhm)I got killers to the left of me (Mhmmhm)We was lurking on her, ain't show no mercy on herWe was goin' back to back, we put a curfew on herIt was dark clouds on us, but that was perfect for usWe know you always crash and burn, but it was working for usLimo tint the V-12, double check the detailsGotta cross my T's and dot my I's or I can't sleep wellMillions off of retailOnce again, I prevailKnew that sh*t was over from the day I dropped by presaleHold up, let the beat buildSee me in the streets stillI been fightin’ battles up a steep hillThey gave my road dog twelve, it was a sweet dealAnd I been ridin’ solo tryna rebuildLookI was riding 'round in the V-12 with the racks in the middleHad to pray to almighty God they let my dog out the kennelWhen you get it straight up out the mud, you can’t imagine this sh*tI been pullin' up in the drop tops with the baddest bitchesYoung nigg* been focused on my check (Mhmmhm)Got a new coupe wrapped around my neck (Mhmmhm)Tryan put the water on my Patek (Mhmmhm)I got killers to the left of me (Mhmmhm)Look, under no condition would you ever catch me slippin'Motorcaded shooters plus the Maybach chauffeur drivenIf they catch me wit' it, gon’ send me off to prisonJudge ain't sympathizin', court don't show forgivenessEngine in the Lambo' drownin' out the musicSip Dior with the flowers, five gold CubansChampagne while I shop, hope I splurge foolishClosin' escrow twice this month, both commercial unitsDamn, I wish my nigg* Fatts was hereHow you die thirty somethin' after banging all them years?Grammy nominated, in the sauna sheddin' tearsAll this money, power, fame and I can't make you reappearBut I don't wipe 'em thoughWe just embrace the only life we knowIf it was me, I would tell you, "nigg*, live your life and grow"I'd tell you, "Finish what we started, reach them heights, you know?And gas the V-12 to the pipe and smoke"I was ridin' 'round in the V-12 with the racks in the middleHad to pray to almighty God they let my dog out the kennelWhen you get it straight up out the mud, you can't imagine this sh*tI been pullin' up in the drop tops with the baddest bitchesYoung nigg* been focused on my check (Mhmmhm)Got a new coupe wrapped around my neck (Mhmmhm)Tryan put the water on my Patek (Mhmmhm)I got killers to the left of me (Mhmmhm)Another million dollar bail, that's just some regular sh*tSee my granny on a jet, some sh*t I'll never forgetNext day we flew to Vegas, with my Puma connectsWe break bread, we ain't new to successBleed music, invest, enterprise, take lucrative stepsCold game, but I knew it was chessAs a youth in the setLearn the game, you a student at bestBut it's a couple things you can expectLook, just like money know money, nigg*, shooters respect other shootersWe was both, don't want my crew on your neckI'm on the freeway in a drop, it got me losing my breathI do the dash with the blues on the deckMhmmhmMhmmhmMhmmhm

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Ermias Asghedom (born August 15, 1985), better known by his stage name Nipsey Hussle (often stylized as Nipsey Hu$$le), is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California. more »

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Written by: Chauncey A. Hollis, Dustin James Corbett, Ermias Joseph Asghedom, Greg Davis, Rodrick Moore

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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7 facts about this song

Artist Background

"Racks in the Middle" is by Nipsey Hussle, a Grammy-nominated artist notable for his mixtapes like "Slauson Boy Volume 1," and for being a central figure in the West Coast hip-hop scene since the mid-2000s.

Chart Achievement

The single, released in February 2019, peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100. This marked Nipsey Hussle's highest charting song during his lifetime.

Posthumous Release

The music video for "Racks in the Middle" was released a month before Nipsey Hussle was fatally shot outside his store "Marathon Clothing" in Los Angeles.

Grammy Victory

It won two Grammy awards posthumously in 2020, for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song, marking the first Grammy wins of Nipsey Hussle's career.

Collaborations

"Racks in the Middle" features rapper, Roddy Ricch, and music producer Hit-Boy. It's a testament to Nipsey Hussle's interest in working with both established artists and rising talents.

Personal Reflection

The lyrics of the song reflect Nipsey's personal hardships, losses, and his view on the importance of financial independence and ownership.

Supporting Local Talent

The music video for the song was directed by Sergio, a Los Angeles-based filmmaker who worked on several projects with Nipsey Hussle, showcasing the artist's commitment to supporting local talent.

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