Red Ruby Da Sleeve Lyrics
“Red Ruby Da Sleeze” is a bold track by Nicki Minaj released in 2023 that showcases her signature confident style and lyrical prowess. The song features her commanding delivery over a hard-hitting beat, with themes centered around power, dominance, and her position in hip-hop. Nicki uses vivid imagery and wordplay throughout the track to assert her superiority and dismiss her competition.
The title itself is a play on words referencing luxury and street credibility, which runs throughout the song’s narrative. The track was well-received by fans for its aggressive energy and reminded listeners of Nicki’s early mixtape era intensity.
Song credits
| Credit Type | Name(s) |
| Artist | Nicki Minaj |
| Producers | J. Reid, Redd Tha Kidd |
| Writers | Onika Maraj (Nicki Minaj), Jahmal Gwin (J. Reid), Rondell Cobbs II (Redd Tha Kidd) |
| Release Date | March 3, 2023 |
| Label | Young Money Entertainment, Republic Records |
| Genre | Hip Hop/Rap |
| Length | Approximately 3:05 |
Red Ruby Da Sleeve Lyrics
Verse 1
Red Ruby Da Sleeze, Chinese on my sleeve
These wannabe Chun-Li’s, anyway, 你好 (你好)
Who the fuck told bitches they was me now? (Ooh)
I knew these bitches was slow, I ain’t know these bitches senile (ooh)
Married a shooter ‘case you niggas tried to breathe loud (brr-brr)
Boom your face off, then I tell him, “Cease fire”
Verse 2
I’m the A, B side (ha)
… 700 on the horses, when we fixin’ to leave
But I don’t fuck with horses, since Christopher Reeves
(Uh-oh, uh-oh)
Gotta be careful when I dip, it’s flips all in the whips
It’s 40s with 30 clips, FN’s with the switch
Guacamole with the taco, waitin’ on El Chapo
Came in the Rolls and left low in a Tahoe
Verse 3
… Bad gyal don’t die, die, die
Hundred rounds on that, grrah-ta-ta
Real one lick a shot-ta-ta
She my lil’ vibe, my lil’ ah, ah, ah
Bad gyal don’t run from nobody, like, ah
Rude boy want me touchin’ on his body, like, yeah
Verse 4
Boy affi dead if he ever diss me
And he know what to do if he ever miss me
… Miss me with that na-na-na-na-na-na-na
I stay with my na-na-na-na-na-na-na
His ex hit him, he like “Nah-nah-nah-nah-nah-nah-nah”
He want the bad gyal sleeze like that
Well, I’m a tease like that
Ill na-na-na-na-na-na-na
Verse 5
He told me bring him that na-na-na-na-na-na-na
We don’t be Karen like Donna-na-na-na-na-na
I like it when he grab my cheeks like that
Why am I a freak like that?
… Bad gyal don’t die, die, die
Hundred rounds on that, grrah-ta-ta
Real one lick a shot-ta-ta
She my lil’ vibe, my lil’ ah, ah, ah
Bad gyal don’t run from nobody, like, ah
Verse 6
Rude boy want me touchin’ on his body, like, yeah
Boy affi dead if he ever diss me
And he know what to do if he ever miss me
… When the Queen leave, bitches wanna come out like a cockroach
Until I’m cookin’ in the kitchen like a pot roast
That new Spectre, we don’t fill pot holes
Dorito bitches, mad that they not chose
… Shout out my vatos
Verse 7
Shout out to hoes that’s watching me like Movados (click, click, click)
All them, all them botched face photos, why would you post those?
Make a gyal duppy since I heard you like my ghost, hoes
… Big truck, but I’m alone like Post though
Call Malone and tell him I’m going postal (brr)
These bitches rapping like my blooper roll
Desert Eagle, if your nigga acting super bold
(Got ’em, got ’em, got ’em) got ’em like, “Uh-oh”
Gun fingers like niggas doing the bogle, you fucking bozo
That .40 cal’ll make ’em dance like a go-go
… Super facts, that’s word to Super Cat
We ah rude gyal youth and we nuh tek back we chat
‘Cause bitches couldn’t walk in my Crocs, that’s word to Dundee
Just a bunch of airheads like Kelly Bundy
Man, these bitches so slow, man, they slower than sloths
600 horse, how you gon’ catch the boss?
Verse 8
Caught ’em with they hand out, tryna catch the sauce
Thierry Mugler flow, tryna cut the cloth
… See, the difference is I run businesses
If I ain’t employ you, then what yo’ business is?
I’ll have staff roll up like, “What the business is?”
“Oh, you don know that my niggas kill witnesses?”
… Bad gyal don’t die, die, die
Hundred rounds on that, grrah-ta-ta
Real one lick a shot-ta-ta
verse 9
She my lil’ vibe, my lil’ ah, ah, ah
Bad gyal don’t run from nobody, like, ah
Rude boy want me touchin’ on his body, like, yeah
Boy affi dead if he ever diss me
And he know what to do if he ever miss me
… If you want me to stay, I’ll never leave
If you want me to stay, we’ll always be
If you want me to stay, love endlessly
If you want me to stay
Frequently Asked Questions
When was “Red Ruby Da Sleeze” released?
The song was released on March 3, 2023, as a standalone single by Nicki Minaj through Young Money Entertainment and Republic Records.
What does the title “Red Ruby Da Sleeze” mean?
The title is a creative play on words combining luxury imagery (red ruby) with street slang, representing Nicki’s blend of high-end success and raw authenticity in hip-hop culture.
Who produced “Red Ruby Da Sleeze”?
The track was produced by J. Reid and Redd Tha Kidd, who created the hard-hitting beat that complements Nicki’s aggressive delivery style.
What is the main theme of the song?
The song focuses on themes of dominance, power, and asserting superiority in the rap game, with Nicki dismissing competition and celebrating her status in hip-hop.
How was “Red Ruby Da Sleeze” received by fans?
Fans praised the track for its aggressive energy and raw delivery, comparing it favorably to Nicki’s early mixtape era and appreciating her return to a more confrontational style.
Is “Red Ruby Da Sleeze” part of an album?
No, it was released as a standalone single, though it showcased Nicki’s continued activity and relevance in the hip-hop scene during 2023.
What style of rap does Nicki use in this song?
The track features Nicki’s signature rapid-fire flow, clever wordplay, and bold delivery over a heavy bass-driven beat, reminiscent of her more aggressive rap style.
Final Words
“Red Ruby Da Sleeze” stands as a powerful reminder of Nicki Minaj’s undeniable talent and longevity in hip-hop. The track captures her at her most confident and aggressive, delivering bars that reassert her dominance in a genre she’s helped shape for over a decade. It’s a declaration that she remains a force to be reckoned with, refusing to be overshadowed or forgotten.
For fans and critics alike, this song represents more than just another release—it’s a statement of resilience and artistic evolution. The production perfectly complements Nicki’s fierce delivery, creating an anthem that resonates with anyone who values authenticity and strength. “Red Ruby Da Sleeze” ultimately proves that Nicki Minaj continues to push boundaries while staying true to the raw energy that first made her a star.
