Rake It Up

Nicki Minaj, Mike WiLL Made It, Yo Gotti

About Rake It Up

"Rake It Up" is a song recorded by American rapper Yo Gotti from his collaborative mixtape with record producer Mike WiLL Made-It titled Gotti Made-It (2017), featuring vocals by American rapper Nicki Minaj. The song also serves as the lead single from Gotti's ninth studio album, I Still Am. Produced by Mike WiLL Made-It and 30 Roc, the song was released on June 1, 2017. The song's music video premiered August 21 on Tidal, and was subsequently released on YouTube on August 26. The song peaked at number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it Yo Gotti's first top 10 entry and most successful single to date. The song samples Too Short's Freaky Tales. 


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2017
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Aw, this strip club anthem, nigga, what’s up?
Young Money
Yeah, me and Mike WiLL pull up to AOD back to back
Them AMG 63’s
(Mike WiLL Made-It, nigga)

I tell all my hoes, rake it up
Break it down, back it up
F*ck it up, f*ck it up, back it up, back it up
Rake it up, rake it up, back it up, back it up
I tell all my hoes, rake it up
Break it down, back it up
F*ck it up, f*ck it up, f*ck it up, f*ck it up
F*ck it up, f*ck it up, rake it up, rake it up

I made love to a stripper (stripper), first I had to tip her (phrrr)
20 thousand ones, (woo) she said I'm that nigga (I am)
I said I'm that nigga, bitch, I already know it (I know it)
I come with bad weather, (ksh) they say I'm a storm (aye)
VVS in my charm, that's a Roc-A-Fella chain
I was sending bricks to Harlem back when Jay was still with Dame
I'm at Phillipe Chow, (what) I got a Patek on (okay)
Got a stripper with me she pick up the check hoe (phrrr)
She gon' f*ck it up, f*ck it up, she don't need makeup (makeup)
She gon' rake it up, rake it up until a nigga pay up (pay up)
She said pay for the pussy, pay for the pussy (pay), wait for the pussy, wait for the pussy (wait)
Ask God to forgive me (why) 'cause I pray for the pussy, pray for the pussy

I tell all my hoes, rake it up
Break it down, back it up
F*ck it up, f*ck it up, back it up, back it up
Rake it up, rake it up, back it up, back it up
I tell all my hoes, rake it up
Break it down, back it up
F*ck it up, f*ck it up, f*ck it up, f*ck it up
F*ck it up, f*ck it up, rake it up, rake it up

Yo, yo
Brought out the pink Lamborghini just to race with Chyna
Brought the Wraith to China just to race in China
Lil' bad trini bitch but she mixed with China
Real thick vagina, smuggle bricks to China (woo)
I tell all my niggas, (yo) cut the check (cut the check)
Buss it down, turn your goofy down, (down) pound
I'mma do splits on it, yes, splits on it, (splits) I'm a bad bitch, I'mma throw fits on it (fits)
I'mma bust it open, I'mma go stupid and be a ditz on it (ditz)
I don't date honey, (no?) cookie on tsunami (oh)
All my niggas wife me once they get that good punani (oh)
I think he need a Bonnie, I might just let him find me
Never trust a big butt and a smile, word to Ronnie
Rep Queens like Supreme, ask Web and Nitty
Ask Bimmy and Joe, nigga run me my dough
Wrist game is freezing like it wait in the cold
Nickname is Nicki but my name ain't Nicole

I tell all my hoes, rake it up
Break it down, back it up
F*ck it up, f*ck it up, back it up, back it up
Rake it up, rake it up, back it up, back it up
I tell all my hoes, rake it up
Break it down, back it up
F*ck it up, f*ck it up, f*ck it up, f*ck it up
F*ck it up, f*ck it up, rake it up, rake it up

Well, I'm the dough boy, the one they talking about
All these gossiping ass niggas got my name in they mouth
I know the bad bitches but know niggas who bitches too
They should bleed once a month 'cause that's what these bitches do
You a bitch and ya bitch should expose you
All that pillow talking nigga that's what the hoes do
You a bitch, word to my nigga, Short
We won't never write no statement, we ain't showing up in court
We don't do no gossiping, we don't do no arguing
We don't beef on social sites, we just hit our target
We don't do no rumors, we don't don't pay no shooters (brrr)
You a little bitty bitch, you should work at Hooters (yo)
You a old hater, you a fucking cougar
You a bitch and he a bitch and y'all like twin sisters
Respect ya hustle, get ya money, baby, win with us
Ya boyfriend acting like a bitch then why you still with him?

I tell all my hoes, rake it up
Break it down, back it up
F*ck it up, f*ck it up, back it up, back it up
Rake it up, rake it up, back it up, back it up
I tell all my hoes, rake it up
Break it down, back it up
F*ck it up, f*ck it up, f*ck it up, f*ck it up
F*ck it up, f*ck it up, rake it up, rake it up

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Yo Gotti

Mario Mims (born May 19, 1981), better known by his stage name Yo Gotti, is a southern rapper from the northern side of Memphis, Tennessee who was previously known as Lil Yo. more »

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Written by: MARIO MIMS, MICHAEL LEN WILLIAMS, ONIKA TANYA MARAJ, SAMUEL GLOADE

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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13 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Rake It Up" is a song performed by American rapper Yo Gotti. Born as Mario Mims, Gotti hails from Memphis, Tennessee, and began his rap career at the age of 14.
Album Origin
The song is from "Gotti Made-It," a collaborative mixtape by Gotti and producer Mike WiLL Made-It, released in 2017.
Guest Artist
The song features a guest performance by Trinidadian-American rapper and singer Nicki Minaj.
Commercial Success
"Rake It Up" peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Yo Gotti's highest charting single in the US.
Platinum Certification
It received a double platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting two million units sold.
Music Video
The music video for "Rake It Up" was directed by industry veteran Benny Boom and premiered on Tidal in August 2017. It features Yo Gotti and Nicki Minaj partaking in a neighborhood car race.
Collaboration
"Rake It Up" marked the first collaboration between Yo Gotti and Nicki Minaj.
Song Theme
The song's lyrics revolve around the theme of money, success, and luxury lifestyle.
Dance Challenge
Following the song's release, a dance craze known as the "Rake It Up Challenge" was inspired, where fans uploaded videos of themselves dancing to the song on social media platforms.
Chart Performance
"Rake It Up" also charted in Canada and the United Kingdom, achieving commercial success internationally.
Streaming Success
As of 2021, "Rake It Up" has well over 100 million streams on Spotify, earning it a spot in Yo Gotti's top 5 most streamed songs on the platform.
Valuable Sponsorship
In the music video, famous brand names including Yves Saint Laurent and Mercedes Benz were placed, showcasing the rapper's wealth and making the video a valuable source of advertisement.
Controversial Lyrics
The song sparked controversy due to its explicit lyrics, creating debates about its appropriacy for younger audiences.

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