R.I.C.O. (song) explained

R.I.C.O.
Type:single
Artist:Meek Mill featuring Drake
Album:Dreams Worth More Than Money
Recorded:2015
Genre:Trap
Label:
Producer:
Chronology:Meek Mill
Prev Title:All Eyes on You
Prev Year:2015
Next Title:Litty
Next Year:2017

"R.I.C.O." is a song by American hip hop recording artist Meek Mill, released as the third single from his second studio album Dreams Worth More Than Money, on June 29, 2015. The song features Canadian rapper Drake. The song was produced by Vinylz, Allen Ritter and Cubeatz. The song's title refers to the "Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations" Act.

Controversy

On July 22, 2015, Meek Mill publicly criticized the rapper Drake on Twitter, after being upset with Drake's lack of involvement with the promotion of the album, claiming that he used ghostwriters to write his song texts.[1] The controversy caused Drake to respond with two diss songs within a week titled, "Charged Up", and "Back to Back".[2] [3] Meek Mill responded with a counter-diss on July 31, 2015 with a diss song called "Wanna Know".

Track listing

Digital single

Charts

Year-end charts

References

  1. News: Angela Stephanou . Meek Mill Says Drake Doesn't Write His Own Raps In Twitter Rant . Stop comparing drake to me too.... He don't write his own raps! That's why he ain't tweet my album because we found out! . July 22, 2015 . August 24, 2017.
  2. Web site: Drake Fires Back at Meek Mill on 'Charged Up' Rap-Up. rap-up.com. July 30, 2015.
  3. Web site: Drake Disses Meek Mill Again on 'Back to Back' Freestyle Rap-Up. rap-up.com. July 30, 2015.
  4. Web site: Billboard Hot Rap Songs - 2015. Billboard. 2015-12-09.

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