Letter to Nipsey

"Letter to Nipsey" is a song by American rapper Meek Mill, featuring fellow rapper Roddy Ricch. It was released for digital download and streaming as a single on January 27, 2020, through Atlantic and Maybach Music. The song is a tribute to the American rapper Nipsey Hussle, who was shot and killed on March 31, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. The artists performed the song live during the 2020 Grammy Awards, which was held on the day before the song's release.

"Letter to Nipsey"
Single by Meek Mill featuring Roddy Ricch
ReleasedJanuary 27, 2020
Length2:48
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Papamitrou
Meek Mill singles chronology
"Thot Box"
(2019)		 "Letter to Nipsey"
(2020)		 "Believe"
(2020)
Roddy Ricch singles chronology
"Tip Toe"
(2019)		 "Letter to Nipsey"
(2020)		 "The Box"
(2020)

Background

Prior to his death, one of Nipsey Hussle's last collaborations and last song as the lead artist was the February 2019 single "Racks in the Middle", which features Roddy Ricch and American record producer Hit-Boy.[1] In September 2016, Meek Mill and Nipsey Hussle both featured alongside Ty Dolla Sign on American DJ and record producer Mustard's "What These Bitches Want" from his second studio album, Cold Summer. Due to Roddy Ricch noting the personal affect that the death of Nipsey Hussle had on him as a fellow Los Angeles native, he collaborated with Meek Mill for "Letter to Nipsey", with both of them paying tribute to him after his death.[2] The song was debuted by them at the 2020 Grammy Awards.[1]

Release and promotion

On January 27, 2020, "Letter to Nipsey" was released for digital download and streaming as a single worldwide through Meek Mill's labels Atlantic and Maybach Music.[3] The 2020 Grammy Awards tribute to Nipsey Hussle opened with Meek Mill and Roddy Ricch performing the song, with the tribute being held by the two alongside DJ Khaled, John Legend, YG, and Kirk Franklin.[4] After the song had been performed, the tribute transitioned into DJ Khaled's May 2019 single "Higher" from his eleventh studio album, Father of Asahd. The track features Nipsey Hussle and John Legend.[4]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[5]

  • Meek Mill – lead vocals, songwriting
  • Roddy Ricch – featured vocals, songwriting
  • Papamitrou – songwriting, production
  • Anthony Cruz – recording
  • Chris Dennis – recording
  • Derek "MixedByAli" Ali – mixing
  • Zachary Acosta – assistant mixing
  • Nicholas De Porcel – mastering

Charts
Chart (2020) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[6] 39
US Billboard Hot 100[7] 73
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] 34
US Rolling Stone Top 100[9] 49

Release history
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various January 27, 2020
[3]

References
  1. Holmes, Charles (January 27, 2020). "Meek Mill and Roddy Ricch Release Tribute Song 'Letter to Nipsey'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
  2. Pearce, Sheldon (January 30, 2020). "The Ones: Meek Mill's "Letter to Nipsey" [ft. Roddy Ricch]". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
  3. Brandle, Lars (January 27, 2020). "Stream Meek Mill's Tribute to Nipsey Hussle: 'Letter to Nipsey'". Billboard. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
  4. Pearce, Sheldon (January 27, 2020). "Grammys 2020 Nipsey Hussle Tribute: YG, Meek Mill, John Legend, DJ Khaled, Roddy Ricch Perform "Higher," More". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
  5. "Letter To Nipsey (feat. Roddy Ricch) / Meek Mill". Tidal. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
  6. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 10, 2020. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
  7. "Meek Mill Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
  8. "Meek Mill Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
  9. "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
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