Act Up
City Girls
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(Earl on the beat) Real ass bitch, give a f*ck 'bout a nigga Big Birkin bag, hold five, six figures Stripes on my ass so he call this pussy Tigger Fuckin' on a scammin' ass, rich ass nigga Same group of bitches, ain't no adding to the picture Drop a couple racks, watch this ass get bigger Drinkin' on liquor, and I'm lookin' at your nigga If his money right, he can eat it like a Snicker I ain't got time for you fake ass hoes Talkin' all loud in them fake ass clothes Fake ass shoes match their fake ass gold I'm the realest bitch ever to you snake ass hoes Act up, you can get snatched up Act up, you can get snatched up Act up, you can get snatched up Dirty ass nails, baby girl, you need to back up It's Yung Miami, and I came to run my sack up Tired ass hoes on my page tryna track us Brand new chain, City Girls goin' platinum I keep a baby Glock, I ain't fightin' with no random, period You bitches weak, is you serious? I let him taste the pussy, now he actin' all delirious Did the dash in the Rover like it's Fast and Furious She see my number in his phone, now you actin' curious (Haha) He gon' buy me Gucci if I ask for it (yup) He a classy nigga rockin' Tom Ford (classy) I bet your lil' sister wanna look like me I bet your lil' brother wanna f*ck on me Hood bitch, good pussy, I ain't average Um, he can't come around without that cabbage Um, pop a pussy bitch quick, like a bubblegum I ain't never worry, I just deal with it for fun Act up, you can get snatched up Act up, you can get snatched up Act up, you can get snatched up Dirty ass nails, baby girl, you need to back up JT on the track, and you know I'm 'bout my paper Pussy sweet, pussy tight, so he called it Lifesaver If your ass a broke nigga, hell nah, I can't meet ya If your ass a rich nigga, I'ma f*ck ya 'til you ain't one If that nigga a scammer, I'm turning into a dancer (yup) I make it clap like he got the right answer Sit on it with manners, get it harder than a hammer He wanna freak, pussy pink, breast cancer Oh, you like big butts, well I like big bucks I don't care about your chain, nigga, or your big truck Yeah, I know you gettin' it, but is you spendin' it? Give a f*ck what a nigga got if he ain't givin' it (nope) B-badass bitch, bad attitude (yeah) Nails done, hair done, ass too (ow) Your baby daddy fuckin' me and suckin' me He don't answer you, bitch, that's because of me (period) Act up, you can get snatched up Act up, you can get snatched up Act up, you can get snatched up Dirty ass nails, baby girl, you need to back up
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Written by: Isaac Earl Bynum, Jatavia Johnson, Miles Mccollum
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Performers"Act Up" is performed by City Girls, a hip-hop duo from Miami, consisting of Yung Miami (Caresha Romeka Brownlee) and JT (Jatavia Shakara Johnson).
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2019.
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Album"Act Up" is the second single from their debut studio album "Girl Code" released in 2018.
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Writing CreditsSuccessful rapper and songwriter Lil Yachty, a close collaborator of City Girls, wrote a majority of the song.
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Pop Culture ImpactIt inspired the "Act Up Challenge" on social media platforms where fans and influencers shared videos of them dancing and lip-syncing to the song.
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ControversyThe song sparked some controversy due to its explicit lyrics and provocative themes, which have been described as a celebration of female empowerment and sexuality.
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BackgroundThe song was created during a difficult time for the duo, as member JT had been recently incarcerated. Yung Miami performed the song without her partner for several months.
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A Cappella VersionFans were thrilled when City Girls released an A Capella version of "Act Up". The version gave them a closer look at the lyrics without the beat or backing track.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Act Up" was directed by Ray Kay and features Yung Miami celebrating in the streets of Miami Beach during spring break. Lil Yachty also made a special appearance in it.
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Critical ReceptionThe song has received praise from several music critics, with NME including it as one of "the best songs of 2019" and Rolling Stones naming it the second best song of 2019.
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Impact on Duo"Act Up" has been considered a significant song for City Girls, as it helped boost their fame and solidify their presence in the rap music industry.
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CertificationThe song has been certified double Platinum by the RIAA, having sold over two million units in the United States.
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