Racks in the Middle

"Racks in the Middle" is a song by Nipsey Hussle featuring American rapper Roddy Ricch and record producer Hit-Boy. It was released on February 15, 2019, through All Money In and Atlantic Records. It is the last single Hussle released during his lifetime, where he was fatally shot on March 31, 2019.
At the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, the song received nominations for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance, winning the latter category. The award marked Hussle's first Grammy win, with his family and his partner Lauren London accepting the award on his behalf. It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on November 8, 2019.
== Background ==
On Genius, Hussle explained how the song came about, "The original concept [...] was just me walking in the studio session with Hit-Boy. [...] Sometime records will hit you like that, soon as you hear it you don't even want think too long, you don't want to talk, you just like, 'Let's start working.' And that was one of them instances with this one."
== Music video ==
The official music video was released to Hussle's YouTube channel on February 22, 2019, a week after the song's release. It features Hussle and Ricch rapping in front of women, various locations and luxury cars.Saponara, Michael (February 22, 2019). "Nipsey Hussle & Roddy Ricch Ride Around in Luxury for New 'Racks in the Middle' Video: Watch". Billboard.
== Accolades ==
Year	Award 	Category 	Result
2019	Grammy Awards	Best Rap Song 	
2019	Grammy Awards	Best Rap Performance	
 	 	Best Rap Performance	
== Personnel ==
* Chauncey "Hit-Boy" Hollis Jr. featured artist, writer, producer
* Dave Kutch mastering engineer
* David Kim mixing
* Dustin James Corbett writer, co-producer
* Ermias "Nipsey Hussle" Asghedom vocals, writer
* Greg Allen Davis writer
* Joya Nemley A&R admintsator
* Rodrick "Roddy Ricch" Moore Jr. featured artist, writer
* Steven Carless A&R direction
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== Lyrics ==
== References ==
Category:2019 songs
Category:Collaboration songs
Category:Explicit songs
Category:Singles
Category:Songs
Category:Songs with music videos