Black Friday (Lil' Kim mixtape)
Encyclopedia
Black Friday is the second mixtape
by American hip hop
recording artist Lil' Kim
. It is a response to Nicki Minaj
's song "Roman's Revenge
",Lil' Kim is just a fuckin' bitch sparking a feud between her and Minaj. It was released on February 14, 2011 (Valentine's Day
) for purchase via PayPal
. The mixtape was officially released on March 4, 2011.
2011. Lil' Kim went to Hot 97 on February 14, 2011 and talked about Diddy
and Nicki Minaj
, and how she felt disrespected by Keyshia Cole
and Voletta Wallace, and how The Notorious B.I.G.
's legacy was disrespected as well as info regarding other topics related towards her second mixtape Black Friday. Furthermore Lil' Kim has stated that Nicki Minaj has been "swagger jacking
" her. Also Black Friday "the mixtape" was sold on PayPal
for $9.99. A track titled "Pissin' on 'Em" is a diss record towards Minaj's "Did It On'em
", it also samples it and used its same beat.
's Huw Jones noted a "lack of originality" in its production and panned Lil Kim's rhymes and disses towards Minaj as "inane", stating "There are some pert jabs dotted among the tactless insults, but for the most part, it's a senseless rant".
. Here is the list of tracks:
Mixtape
A Mix Tape or Mixed Tape is a compilation of songs recorded in a specific order, traditionally onto an audio Compact Cassette.A Mix Tape, which usually reflects the musical tastes of its compiler, can range from a casually selected list of favorite songs, to a conceptual mix of songs linked by a...
by American hip hop
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
recording artist Lil' Kim
Lil' Kim
Kimberly Denise Jones , better known by her stage name Lil' Kim, is an American rapper and actress who was a member of the group Junior M.A.F.I.A.....
. It is a response to Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj
Onika Tanya Maraj , better known by her stage name Nicki Minaj; ), is a Trinidadian-born American recording artist...
's song "Roman's Revenge
Roman's Revenge
"Roman's Revenge" is a song performed by Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj from her debut studio album Pink Friday. It was written by Minaj and rapper Eminem, who is also featured in the song, and was produced by Swizz Beatz. It was released exclusively on October 30, 2010 through the US iTunes store,...
",Lil' Kim is just a fuckin' bitch sparking a feud between her and Minaj. It was released on February 14, 2011 (Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day
Saint Valentine's Day, commonly shortened to Valentine's Day, is an annual commemoration held on February 14 celebrating love and affection between intimate companions. The day is named after one or more early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine, and was established by Pope Gelasius I in 496...
) for purchase via PayPal
PayPal
PayPal is an American-based global e-commerce business allowing payments and money transfers to be made through the Internet. Online money transfers serve as electronic alternatives to paying with traditional paper methods, such as checks and money orders....
. The mixtape was officially released on March 4, 2011.
Background
Black Friday is a mixtape by Lil' Kim. The mixtape's title track is a play on Nicki Minaj's debut album Pink Friday, and was a response to Minaj after her song "Roman's Revenge" was released to be a diss track to Lil' Kim. Kim had claimed Minaj is imitating her, stating in the title track that she is a Lil' Kim wannabe and Lil' Kim clone clown. The music video was released on Presidents DayWashington's Birthday
Washington's Birthday is a United States federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February in honor of George Washington, the first President of the United States. It is also commonly known as Presidents Day...
2011. Lil' Kim went to Hot 97 on February 14, 2011 and talked about Diddy
Sean Combs
Sean John Combs , also known by his stage names Diddy and P. Diddy, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur. He has won three Grammy Awards and two MTV Video Music Awards, and his clothing line earned a Council of Fashion Designers of America award. He was originally...
and Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj
Onika Tanya Maraj , better known by her stage name Nicki Minaj; ), is a Trinidadian-born American recording artist...
, and how she felt disrespected by Keyshia Cole
Keyshia Cole
Keyshia Myeshia Cole Gibson born October 15, 1981) is an American singer–songwriter and actress. She gained nationwide acclaim when her 2005 debut album, The Way It Is went platinum. Her sophomore album Just Like You went into production shortly after that and was released in September 2007...
and Voletta Wallace, and how The Notorious B.I.G.
The Notorious B.I.G.
Christopher George Latore Wallace , best known as The Notorious B.I.G., was an American rapper. He was also known as Biggie Smalls , Big Poppa, and The Black Frank White .Wallace was raised in the Brooklyn borough...
's legacy was disrespected as well as info regarding other topics related towards her second mixtape Black Friday. Furthermore Lil' Kim has stated that Nicki Minaj has been "swagger jacking
Copying
Copying is the duplication of information or an artifact based only on an instance of that information or artifact, and not using the process that originally generated it. With analog forms of information, copying is only possible to a limited degree of accuracy, which depends on the quality of the...
" her. Also Black Friday "the mixtape" was sold on PayPal
PayPal
PayPal is an American-based global e-commerce business allowing payments and money transfers to be made through the Internet. Online money transfers serve as electronic alternatives to paying with traditional paper methods, such as checks and money orders....
for $9.99. A track titled "Pissin' on 'Em" is a diss record towards Minaj's "Did It On'em
Did It On'em
"Did It On'em" is a song by Trinidadian-American rapper Nicki Minaj. It was written by Minaj with J. Ellington, Safaree Samuels, and Shondrae "Bangladesh" Crawford, who produced the track. The song served as the fourth single from her debut album, Pink Friday, in the United States while "Girls Fall...
", it also samples it and used its same beat.
Reception
Kid Fury of Vibe described its content as "tragic shit" and commented that the mixtape "lacks consistency, edge, and originality". Slant MagazineSlant Magazine
Slant Magazine is an online publication that features reviews of movies, music, TV, DVDs, theater, and video games, as well as interviews with actors, directors, and musicians. The site covers various film festivals like the New York Film Festival.- History :...
's Huw Jones noted a "lack of originality" in its production and panned Lil Kim's rhymes and disses towards Minaj as "inane", stating "There are some pert jabs dotted among the tactless insults, but for the most part, it's a senseless rant".
Tracklist
The tracklist for the mixtape was revealed by Rap-UpRap-Up
Rap-Up is a magazine launched in 2001 by founder Devin Lazerine. The publication was originally a website devoted to hip hop, until Lazerine decided to pitch the possibility of a magazine to several publishers. The magazine is focused on the hip hop and R&B aspect of the music industry, and...
. Here is the list of tracks:
- "Intro"
- "Pissin' on 'Em" sampling Nicki MinajNicki MinajOnika Tanya Maraj , better known by her stage name Nicki Minaj; ), is a Trinidadian-born American recording artist...
's Did It On'emDid It On'em"Did It On'em" is a song by Trinidadian-American rapper Nicki Minaj. It was written by Minaj with J. Ellington, Safaree Samuels, and Shondrae "Bangladesh" Crawford, who produced the track. The song served as the fourth single from her debut album, Pink Friday, in the United States while "Girls Fall... - "Champagne Poppin’" (featuring Wiz KhalifaWiz KhalifaCameron Jibril Thomaz , better known by the stage name Wiz Khalifa , is an American rapper. He released his debut album, Show and Prove, in 2006, and signed to Warner Bros. Records in 2007...
) - "Hustle Hard" sampling Ace HoodAce HoodAntoine McColister, better known by his stage name Ace Hood, is an American rapper. He is signed to DJ Khaled's label We the Best Music Group and Def Jam Recordings...
's Hustle HardHustle HardHustle Hard is the first official single off Ace Hood's third studio album Blood, Sweat & Tears. It originally appeared on Ace Hood's preceding mixtape The Statement. It is produced by Lex Luger. The official remix features Rick Ross and Lil Wayne. The original music video and half of the remix... - "M.O.E."
- "Killin' 'Em" (featuring FabolousFabolousJohn David Jackson , better known by his stage name Fabolous, is an American rapper of African American and Dominican descent. He grew up in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Part of his early popularity arose from his hit single "Can't Deny It" in 2001, from his debut...
) sampling FabolousFabolousJohn David Jackson , better known by his stage name Fabolous, is an American rapper of African American and Dominican descent. He grew up in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Part of his early popularity arose from his hit single "Can't Deny It" in 2001, from his debut...
's You Be Killin' Em - "6 Foot Tall" sampling Lil' Wayne's 6 Foot 7 Foot6 Foot 7 Foot"6 Foot 7 Foot" is a song by American rapper Lil Wayne, taken from his ninth studio album, Tha Carter IV . It was officially released on iTunes on December 16, 2010. It was produced by "A Milli" producer Bangladesh. The song samples from "Day-O " by Harry Belafonte.-Background:"6 Foot 7 Foot" is...
- "Clap, Clap" (featuring I.R.S.)
- "Kimmy Girl" (featuring Keri HilsonKeri HilsonKeri Lynn Hilson is an American R&B singer-songwriter. Born and raised in Decatur, Georgia, Hilson began her music career as a songwriter, penning tracks for several artists in the mid-2000s as part of the five-person production and songwriting team, The Clutch...
) sampling Keri HilsonKeri HilsonKeri Lynn Hilson is an American R&B singer-songwriter. Born and raised in Decatur, Georgia, Hilson began her music career as a songwriter, penning tracks for several artists in the mid-2000s as part of the five-person production and songwriting team, The Clutch...
's Pretty Girl RockPretty Girl Rock"Pretty Girl Rock" is a mid-tempo R&B and pop song, that incorporates an interpolation of "Just the Two of Us" by Grover Washington, Jr.. The song makes use of heavy drums and slinky piano and is built on bouncy R&B beats... - "Gimme Brain"
- "Cheating" (featuring RihannaRihannaRobyn Rihanna Fenty , better known as simply Rihanna, is a Barbadian recording artist. Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, Rihanna moved to the United States at the age of 16 to pursue a recording career under the guidance of record producer Evan Rogers...
) sampling RihannaRihannaRobyn Rihanna Fenty , better known as simply Rihanna, is a Barbadian recording artist. Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, Rihanna moved to the United States at the age of 16 to pursue a recording career under the guidance of record producer Evan Rogers...
's Man DownMan Down (song)"Man Down" is a song performed by Barbadian recording artist Rihanna, taken from her fifth studio album Loud . The song was sent to US rhythmic and urban radios on May 3, 2011 and was released as the album's sixth overall single in the United States as well as in certain countries internationally... - "Exclusive Radio Interview"
- "Grindin’ Makin’ Money" (featuring Birdman & Nicki MinajNicki MinajOnika Tanya Maraj , better known by her stage name Nicki Minaj; ), is a Trinidadian-born American recording artist...
) - "Racks" sampling Yung ChrisYung ChrisChristopher Miller , better known by his stage name Yung Chris , is an American rapper from Decatur, Georgia. He is currently signed to the record label Universal Republic....
's Racks. - "Pussy Callin’" (featuring Lil BoosieLil BoosieTorrence Hatch , better known by his stage name Lil Boosie, is an American rapper from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Hatch was bestowed the nickname Boosie by his family, and he was raised in southside Baton Rouge...
) - "Black Friday"
- "Faded" (featuring Red CaféRed CafeJermaine Denny , better known as his stage name Red Café, is an American rapper. He was born to Afro-Guyanese parents and is signed to Akon's Konvict Muzik, Diddy's Bad Boy Records and DJ Clue's Desert Storm label.-Biography:...
& Rick RossRick Ross (rapper)William Leonard Roberts II , better known by his stage name Rick Ross, is an American rapper. He derived his stage name from the drug trafficker "Freeway" Ricky Ross, to whom he has no connection...
) - "IRS Freeestyle"
- "Lights, Camera, Action" sampling Kanye WestKanye WestKanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...
's All of the LightsAll of the Lights"All of the Lights" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Kanye West, released January 18, 2011, as the fourth single from his fifth studio album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy... - "Buy U Music" (featuring Keri HilsonKeri HilsonKeri Lynn Hilson is an American R&B singer-songwriter. Born and raised in Decatur, Georgia, Hilson began her music career as a songwriter, penning tracks for several artists in the mid-2000s as part of the five-person production and songwriting team, The Clutch...
) sampling Keri Hilson's Buyou