"Fireball" is a song by American singer Willow featuring rapper Nicki Minaj. Produced by Stoopid Boots, it was released on October 6, 2011.Willow Smith collaborates with Nicki Minaj on new single, 'Fireball': Album to be released this year
Background and release The song premiered on October 4, 2011 on Hot 97's Angie Martinez Show. Willow Smith Returns With 'Fireball' Feat. Nicki Minaj: Listen It was released on iTunes two days later and was released to U.S. urban radio on October 18, 2011.Nicki Minaj Gave Willow Smith a Verse In the song, Minaj says: "Ok, I'm the street fighter, call me Chun-Li" making a reference to the character Chun-Li from the video game franchise Street Fighter and for who she ironically released a song of the same name as the character in 2018.
Live performances Willow performed the song on the U.S. edition of The X-Factor on November 10, 2011.Willow Smith Brings the Heat to X Factor US, Performs ‘FireBall’
Music video The music video for the song was released on December 9, 2011 and features Smith singing the song around the city streets constantly stating that she is the "Fireball" of the party and she is eventually joined by Minaj.Willow Smith & Nicki Minaj Team Up for 'Fireball'
Charts Chart (2011) Peak position
Awards and nominations The song was nominated for the BTM Award (Best Teen Music) at the MP3 Music Awards in 2012.MP3 Music Awards 2012 nominations Year Awards Ceremony Category Result MP3 Music Awards Best Teen Music
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