"I'm a Boss" is a hip hop song by American rapper

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, released on May 17, 2011, as the fifth single from the Maybach Music Group compilation album, ''

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''. The song is also included on Meek Mill's mixtape, ''

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''. The song features MMG label boss and fellow rapper

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and was produced by

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. An instrumental version was featured on the soundtrack of

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Music video

The music video was released on August 31, 2011, and was directed by

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and Wale make cameo appearances.

Remix

On November 9, 2011, the official remix was released featuring T.I., Birdman,

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and

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. The song has peaked at #51 on the ''Billboard''

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Track listing

; Digital single

Charts

Weekly charts

Certifications

References

2010 songs 2011 singles Meek Mill songs Rick Ross songs Maybach Music Group singles Songs written by Rick Ross Song recordings produced by Jahlil Beats Music videos directed by Benny Boom Songs written by Meek Mill Songs written by Jahlil Beats {{2010s-hiphop-single-stub