The Boys

Nicki Minaj, Cassie

About The Boys

"The Boys" is a song recorded by American rapper and singer Nicki Minaj and American singer Cassie. It was written by Minaj, Anjulie Persaud, Jonas Jeberg and Jean Baptiste, and produced by the latter two. The song was released on September 13, 2012, through Cash Money, Young Money and Universal Republic as the lead single from the reissue of Minaj's second studio album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded – The Re-Up (2012). It was Minaj's last single to be released by Universal Republic before the label went defunct and its artists roster moved to the revived Republic Records. Initially a track recorded by Cassie for her second studio album under the title "Money on Love," it was subsequently played for Minaj during sessions for The Re-Up, who decided to keep Cassie's vocals but wrote her own verses with certain production portions also being re-worked. Though generally categorized as a mix of pop and hip hop, "The Boys" also incorporates elements of other genres, such as dancehall and folk music in its production. Musically, it features strong basslines and synthesizers, along with guitar riffs and rapping. Its lyrical content is described as a "fun but pithy kiss-off to men who try to buy love with money and jewels." The song received acclaim from music critics, who complimented Minaj's rapping style, its structure and Cassie's inclusion. Commercially, the single appeared on a few record charts, such as the US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles, where it peaked at number fourteen, and number forty-one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. It also charted in European countries including Belgium, Ireland and the United Kingdom. 


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Punch line Queen, no boxer though
Might pull up in a Porsche, no boxster though
Tell a hater, "Yo don't you got cocks to blow?"
Tell them Kangaroo Nick, I'll box a ho
And they said I got 5 in a possible
Don't go against Nicki, impossible
I done came through with my wrist on Popsicle
Man these hoes couldn't ball with a Tosticle, nigga

Your lipstick stain
Smells like a cheap hotel
Diamond watches and a gold chain
Can't make my frown turn around

The Boys always spending all their money on love
The Boys always spending all their money on love

They wanna touch it, taste it, see it, feel it
Clone it, own it, Yeah yeah
Dial it, Dial it paper chase it get that money
Yeah yeah

You get high and f*ck a bunch of girls
And then cry on top of the world
I hope you have the time of your life
I hope I don't lose it tonight

Bald head pussy got lots of juice
Lop-sided on the curb so I block the coupes
Watch the deuce
Man I'm stingy with my cuttie cat daddy
Did you ever really love me steebie, rr'
Pull up in the rr'
Wrist on burr
Pussy on purr-purr
I don't even brake when I'm backing up
I'll swerve on a nigga if he acting up
I done pushed more sixes then a play date
Get money by the millions, f*ck a day rate nigga

Your bossed up swag
Got them drooling like a new born babe
The dollars in they eyes
Got them blinded by a Masquerade

The Boys always spending all their money on love
The Boys always spending all their money on love
They wanna touch it, taste it, see it, feel it
Clone it, own it, Yeah yeah
Dial it, Dial it paper chase it get that money
Yeah yeah

You get high and f*ck a bunch of girls
And then cry on top of the world
I hope you have the time of your life
I hope I don't lose it tonight

I put all you bitches on to them good lace fronts
Girls is my sons, carried them for 8 months
And yes you're Pre-Mature
Young Money to the Core
I might give you a ticket so you can come see the tour
Oh that's your new girl ?
That's that Mid Grade
Buck 50 on yo face with the switch blade
Or the Razor
Yeah the Razor
She my son yeah
But I ain't Raise her
Goose me hater
I get that Loose leaf Paper
Them V-Necks be studded out
T-Rex be gutted out
Told Nicki be chilling them
I'mma keep hurting they feelings
Because you'll never be Jordan
You couldn't even be Pippen
You couldn't even be tripping
You can't afford a vacation
I'm out in Haiti with Haitians
I go to Asia with Asians
You mad dusty, you a lil dusty possum
I just come through with the six like my name was Blossom

You get high and f*ck a bunch of girls
And then cry on top of the world
I hope you have the time of your life
I hope I don't lose it tonight

You get high and f*ck a bunch of girls
And then cry on top of the world
I hope you have the time of your life
I hope I don't lose it tonight

The Boys always spending all their money on love
The Boys always spending all their money on love
The Boys always spending all their money on love
The Boys always spending all their money on love

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Cassie

Cassie is a feminine given name and a short form of various other given names mostly used in English-speaking countries. It is more rarely a surname. People and fictional characters named Cassie include: more »

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Written by: Anjulie Persaud, Jean Baptiste Kouame, Michael Ojike McHenry, Onika Tanya Maraj, Jonas Jeberg

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Collaboration
"The Boys" is a collaboration between American R&B singer Cassie and Trinidadian-American rapper Nicki Minaj.
Release and Chart Success
The song was released in 2012 and peaked at number 44 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Genre
"The Boys" is a pop-rap song with elements of R&B.
Music Video
The colourful, highly stylized music video was directed by Colin Tilley. It depicts Minaj as the owner of a barbershop and a beauty salon, and Cassie as one of her customers.
Purpose
This song marked Cassie's return to the music scene after a considerable hiatus; it was intended to lead into her second studio album.
Co-written
Nicki Minaj co-wrote the song alongside Anesha Birchett, Antwan Thompson, and Jonas Jeberg.
Cassie's Diversity
In "The Boys," Cassie extends her vocal range into soprano territory, proving her versatility as a singer.
Track Length
The song has a duration of about 4 minutes and 9 seconds.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "The Boys" tell the story of a woman who rejects the advances of a man who only wants her for her physical attributes, highlighting themes of female empowerment and self-respect.
Reviews
The song received mixed reviews from music critics. Some praised its catchiness and the performances of the artists, while others criticized it for deviating from Cassie's usual musical style.
Pop Culture Impact
Minaj’s part of the song, particularly the line "buns out, wiener", has been used by many social media users for memes and jokes.
Performance
"The Boys" was performed live by Nicki Minaj during the telecast of the 2012 American Music Awards.

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