Chun-Li

Nicki Minaj

About Chun-Li

"Chun-Li" is a song by Trinidadian-American rapper Nicki Minaj from her fourth studio album, Queen (2018). It was released as the lead single of the album on April 12, 2018, by Young Money Entertainment and Cash Money Records. It was written and produced by Minaj and Jeremy Reid. Commercially, the song has peaked at number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100, reached the top 20 in Canada, and the top 30 in France and the United Kingdom. It won a Best Hip-Hop Video award at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards.  


Year:
2018
3:11
1,925 
#3

 The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com

Ay yo
Look like I'm goin' for a swim
Dunked on 'em, now I'm swingin' off the rim
Bitch ain't comin' off the bench
While I'm comin' off the court full drenched
Here go some haterade, get your thirst quenched 
Style'd on 'em in this Burberry trench 
This birds copy every word, every inch
But gang gang got the hammer and the wrench 
I pull up in that quarter milli off the lot
Oh now she tryna be friends like I forgot
Show off my diamonds like I'm signed by the Roc
Ain't pushin' out his babies 'til he bite a rock

Ay yo I been on, bitch you been con
Bentley tints on, Fendi prints on
I mean I been Storm, X-Men been formed
He keep on dialing Nicki, like the Prince song
I been on, bitch you been con
Bentley tints on, Fendi prints on
Ay yo I been North, Laura been Croft
Plates say 'Chung-Li' drop the Benz off

Oh I get it
They paintin' me out to be the bad guy
Well it's the last time you're gonna see a bad guy do the rap game like me

I went and copped the chopsticks
Put it in my bun just to pop shit
I'm always in the top shit
Box seats bitch, f*ck the gossip 
How many of them could've did it with finesse? 
Now everybody like, "she really is the best"
You play checkers, couldn't beat me playin' chess
Now I'm about to turn around and beat my chest
Bitch it's King Kong, yes it's King Kong
Bitch it's King Kong, this is King Kong
Chinese ink on, Siamese links on 
Call me 2 Chainz, name go ding dong
Bitch it's King Kong, yes I'm King Kong
This is King Kong? Yes, Miss King Kong
In my kingdom, with my Timbs on
(How many championships?) What? Six rings on

They need rappers like me
They need rappers like me
So they can get on their fuckin' keyboards and make me, the bad guy
Chun-Li

Ay yo I been on, bitch you been con
Bentley tints on, Fendi prints on
I mean I been Storm, X-Men been formed
He keep on dialing Nicki, like the Prince song
I been on, bitch you been con
Bentley tints on, Fendi prints on
Ay yo I been North, Laura been Croft
Plates say 'Chung-Li' drop the Benz off

I come alive, I, I'm always sky high
Designer thigh highs
It's my lifestyle
I come alive, I, I'm always sky high
Designer thigh highs 
It's my lifestyle
I need a Mai Tai, so fuckin' sci-fi
Give me the password, to the fuckin' WiFi

 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!


Nicki Minaj

Onika Tanya Maraj (born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Nicki Minaj (/mɪˈnɑːʒ/), is a Trinidadian-born American rapper, singer, songwriter, actress, and model. Born in Saint James, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago and raised in Queens, New York City, she gained public recognition after releasing the mixtapes Playtime Is Over (2007), Sucka Free (2008), and Beam Me Up Scotty (2009). more »

41 fans

Written by: Jeremy Edward Reid, Onika Tanya Maraj

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

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Chun-li" was released on April 12, 2018. It was part of a surprise release alongside another single titled "Barbie Tingz."
Billboard Success
The song peaked at the number 10 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Inspiration
The song's title and lyrics reference the Street Fighter video game character Chun-Li, who Nicki Minaj sees herself as being similar to.
Music Video
The song's music video was directed by Steven Klein and was released on May 4, 2018, receiving millions of views within hours of its release.
Awards
The song received a BET Hip Hop Award for Best Hip-Hop Style and an MTV Video Music Award nomination for Best Hip Hop Video.
Genre
"Chun-li" is a hip hop song with a running time of 3:11 minutes.
Song Producers
The song was co-produced by J. Reid and Minaj. They used sound effects similar to those found in the Street Fighter video game.
Music Video Visuals
In the music video, Nicki Minaj claims the throne of hip-hop, calling her competitors as second-rate, and uses visuals that mix Asian aesthetics with urban cultures.
Rap Flow
Minaj's rap in this song has been praised for its dynamic flow and confident lyrics, showcasing her command over the rap genre.
Album
"Chun-li" was also included in her fourth studio album, "Queen."
Cultural Influence
The song and its corresponding music video have been praised for their Asian-influenced aesthetics, though they have also sparked conversations about cultural appropriation.
Double Platinum
"Chun-li" was certified double Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in October 2018.

Discuss the Chun-Li Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Chun-Li Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 28 Mar. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/35333306/Nicki+Minaj/Chun-Li>.

    Missing lyrics by Nicki Minaj?

    Know any other songs by Nicki Minaj? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    Chun-Li

    135.5M
    1.6M     143.3K

    Top Hot 100 Songs 2018

    Billboard #10


    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    My name is _______. I live on the second floor. I live upstairs from you. Yes, I think you've seen me before.
    A Lucas
    B Luna
    C Luka
    D Lucia

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Don't miss Nicki Minaj's

    Upcoming Events

    »
    Nicki Minaj tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!