Racks in the Middle

Hit-Boy, Roddy Ricch, Nipsey Hussle, Hit Boy

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


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Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, I was ridin' ’round in the V-12 with the racks in the middle
I was ridin' 'round in the V-12 with the racks in the middle
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah

I was riding ’round in the V-12 with the racks in the middle
Had to pray to almighty God they let my dog out the kennel
When you get it straight up out the mud, you can't imagine this shit
I been pullin' up in the drop tops with the baddest bitches
Young nigga 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 her
We was goin' back to back, we put a curfew on her
It was dark clouds on us, but that was perfect for us
We know you always crash and burn, but it was working for us
Limo tint the V-12, double check the details
Gotta cross my T's and dot my I's or I can't sleep well
Millions off of retail
Once again, I prevail
Knew that shit was over from the day I dropped by presale
Hold up, let the beat build
See me in the streets still
I been fightin’ battles up a steep hill
They gave my road dog twelve, it was a sweet deal
And I been ridin’ solo tryna rebuild
Look

I was riding 'round in the V-12 with the racks in the middle
Had to pray to almighty God they let my dog out the kennel
When you get it straight up out the mud, you can’t imagine this shit
I been pullin' up in the drop tops with the baddest bitches
Young nigga 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 driven
If they catch me wit' it, gon’ send me off to prison
Judge ain't sympathizin', court don't show forgiveness
Engine in the Lambo' drownin' out the music
Sip Dior with the flowers, five gold Cubans
Champagne while I shop, hope I splurge foolish
Closin' escrow twice this month, both commercial units
Damn, I wish my nigga Fatts was here
How you die thirty somethin' after banging all them years?
Grammy nominated, in the sauna sheddin' tears
All this money, power, fame and I can't make you reappear
But I don't wipe 'em though
We just embrace the only life we know
If it was me, I would tell you, "Nigga, 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 middle
Had to pray to almighty God they let my dog out the kennel
When you get it straight up out the mud, you can't imagine this shit
I been pullin' up in the drop tops with the baddest bitches
Young nigga 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 shit
See my granny on a jet, some shit I'll never forget
Next day we flew to Vegas, with my Puma connects
We break bread, we ain't new to success
Bleed music, invest, enterprise, take lucrative steps
Cold game, but I knew it was chess
As a youth in the set
Learn the game, you a student at best
But it's a couple things you can expect
Look, just like money know money, nigga, shooters respect other shooters
We was both, don't want my crew on your neck
I'm on the freeway in a drop, it got me losing my breath
I do the dash with the blues on the deck

Mhmmhm
Mhmmhm
Mhmmhm

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Nipsey Hussle

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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