Y.U. Mad

"Y.U. Mad" is a hip hop song by American rapper Birdman. The song features Cash Money/Young Money recording artists Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne. The song was sent to U.S. Urban radio on September 20, 2011.^[1] and U.S. Rhythmic radio on October 11, 2011.^[2]

"Y.U. Mad"
Single by Birdman featuring Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne
Released	September 13, 2011 (2011-09-13)
Recorded	2011
Genre	Hip hop
Length	3:07
Label	Cash Money Universal Motown
Songwriter(s)	Bryan Williams Dwayne Carter Jeremy Coleman Todd Tolkoff Onika Tanya Maraj
Producer(s)	JMIKE Mad Max
Birdman singles chronology
"Fire Flame" (2011) "Y.U. Mad" (2011) "I'm a Boss (Remix)" (2011)
Nicki Minaj singles chronology
"Fly" (2011) "Y.U. Mad" (2011) "Fireball" (2011)
Lil Wayne singles chronology
"It's Good" (2011) "Y.U. Mad" (2011) "Mirror" (2011)
Music video
"Y.U. Mad" on YouTube

Music video

On October 15, 2011, it was revealed the music video had been filmed in Miami and was directed by Gil Green.^[3] The video premiered on Sucker Free on November 27, and on 106 & Park on November 28. The video shows Minaj dressed as Lil Wayne and dubs herself 'the Female Weezy', as she raps at the beginning of the song and at the end of her single "Stupid Hoe", from her sophomore album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. During Birdman's verse, he is seen sitting at a table, with YMCMB – an abbreviation of "Young Money Cash Money Billionaires", referring to the artists of Lil Wayne's Young Money Entertainment label – decorating the walls behind him. The video features cameos from Mack Maine, DJ Khaled and Cortez Bryant.

Charts

Chart (2011)	Peak position
US Billboard Hot 100[4]	68
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[5]	46
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[6]	25

Release history

Country	Date	Format	Label	Ref
United States	September 13, 2011	Digital download	Cash Money Records	[7]
	October 11, 2011	Radio airplay		[8]

References

1. "®R&R :: Going for Adds™ :: Urban". Archived from the original on March 31, 2012. Retrieved October 26, 2011.
2. "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases | R&B Song and Hip-Hop Music Release Dates |". Archived from the original on 2011-09-30. Retrieved 2011-10-03.
3. "Nicki Minaj Shoots 'Y.U. Mad' Video with Birdman".
4. "Birdman Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 29, 2011.
5. "Birdman Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 29, 2011.
6. "Birdman Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 29, 2011.
7. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/y.u.-mad-feat.-nicki-minaj/id464867790 . iTunes.com. Retrieved October 27, 2011.
8. "FMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more!". www.fmqb.com. Archived from the original on 2005-12-23.