"Ballin" is a song by American rapper

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featuring fellow American rapper

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. released as a single on September 28, 2016.

Background

On September 23, 2016, five days belong the single was released, Juicy announced via

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that a viewing party would be available on

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, which was streamed two days before its release. The track was supposed to be part of Juicy's fourth studio album ''

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'', but didn't end up on the tracklist when the album was released in December 2017.

Composition

For both the intro and outro of "Ballin", a sample of "I'm Not Gonna Give Up" by

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is used. West's feature is minimal, since he only sings the chorus and Juicy J raps all of the verses.

Music video

On September 29, 2016, one day after the song's release, the official music video for it was released. This video was recorded with the two rappers being in a warehouse together.

Release history

References

External links

* {{authority control 2016 songs Juicy J songs Kanye West songs Song recordings produced by Cubeatz Songs written by Juicy J Songs written by Kanye West Songs written by TM88 Songs written by LunchMoney Lewis Songs written by Cubeatz Kemosabe Records singles Columbia Records singles