Act Up

City Girls

About Act Up

"Act Up" is a song by American hip hop duo City Girls from their debut studio album Girl Code (2018). It reached the top 40 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song was released to US rhythmic contemporary radio in as the album's second single April 3, 2019, eventually reaching number one on Billboard's Rhythmic Songs chart in its July 6, 2019 issue. It has peaked at number 26 on the Hot 100, making it their highest charting entry. The song received significant media attention after it was revealed that rapper Lil Yachty wrote most of the song. The song is sampled in "Hot Girl Summer" by Megan Thee Stallion featuring Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla Sign, as well as "Midnight Hour" by Skrillex, Boys Noize, and Ty Dolla Sign. 


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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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City Girls

City Girls is an American hip hop duo from Miami, Florida, composed by members Yung Miami (born Caresha Brownlee on February 11, 1994 in Miami), and JT (born Jatavia Shakara Johnson on December 2, 1992 in Opa-locka, Florida).The duo recorded their debut studio track "Fuck Dat Nigga" in August 2017, promoting it through social media and clubs. Later that year, the track was included in Quality Control's compilation album Control the Streets Volume 1.In May 2018, they released their debut studio album Period. In November, they released their second album titled Girl Code, which features Cardi B, Lil Baby and Jacquees. City Girls contributed with guest vocals to Drake's song "In My Feelings", with Yung Miami appearing in its music video. In August 2018, they rel… more »

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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).
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2019.
Album
"Act Up" is the second single from their debut studio album "Girl Code" released in 2018.
Writing Credits
Successful rapper and songwriter Lil Yachty, a close collaborator of City Girls, wrote a majority of the song.
Pop Culture Impact
It inspired the "Act Up Challenge" on social media platforms where fans and influencers shared videos of them dancing and lip-syncing to the song.
Controversy
The song sparked some controversy due to its explicit lyrics and provocative themes, which have been described as a celebration of female empowerment and sexuality.
Background
The 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.
A Cappella Version
Fans 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.
Music Video
The 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.
Critical Reception
The 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.
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.
Certification
The song has been certified double Platinum by the RIAA, having sold over two million units in the United States.

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