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Wikipedia article
"'Fireball'" is a song by American recording artist Willow. It was released on October 6, 2011.
Background and release
The song features rapper Nicki Minaj and was produced by the Stoopid Boots.[https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music-arts/willow-smith-collaborates-nicki-minaj-new-single-fireball-album-released-year-article-1.960191 Willow Smith collaborates with Nicki Minaj on new single, 'Fireball': Album to be released this year] The song premiered on October 4, 2011 on Hot 97's Angie Martinez Show.[http://www.billboard.com/column/the-juice/willow-smith-returns-with-fireball-feat-1005391152.story#/column/the-juice/willow-smith-returns-with-fireball-feat-1005391152.story 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.[https://www.vulture.com/2011/10/willow_smith_fireball.html 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.[https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/a-qa-on-nicki-minajs-chun-li A Q&A ON NICKI MINAJ'S 'CHUN-LI']
Live performances
Willow performed the song on the U.S. edition of The X-Factor on November 10, 2011.[https://thatgrapejuice.net/2011/11/willow-smith-brings-heat-factor/ 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.[https://www.etonline.com/music/117195_Willow_Smith_and_Nicki_Minaj_Team_Up_for_Fireball Willow Smith & Nicki Minaj Team Up for 'Fireball']
Charts
Awards and nominations
The song was nominated for the BTM Award (Best Teen Music) at the MP3 Music Awards in 2012.[https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/57869/Read MP3 Music Awards 2012 nominations]
References
Category:2011 singles
Category:2011 songs
Category:Nicki Minaj songs
Category:Roc Nation singles
Category:Songs written by Marc Kinchen
Category:Songs written by Nicki Minaj
Category:Willow Smith songs
Category:Songs written by Willow Smith
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