“Rollout (My Business)” is a song by American rapper

Ludacris Christopher Brian Bridges (born September 11, 1977), known professionally as Ludacris (, spoken as "ludicrous" in American English), is an American rapper and songwriter. Born in Champaign, Illinois, Ludacris moved to Atlanta, Georgia, at age ...

. It was the second single released from his 2001 album '' Word of Mouf''. The song, on whose writing and composition Ludacris collaborated with music-producer

Timbaland Timothy Zachery Mosley (born March 10, 1972), known professionally as Timbaland, is an American record producer and rapper. Born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, he is widely acclaimed for his distinctive production work and "stuttering" rhythm ...

, who also produced it, debuted at number 95 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 on November 10, 2001, reached the top 40 at number 34 on December 29, and peaked at number 17 on February 2, 2002. It was also nominated at the

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in 2002 for Best Male Rap Solo Performance.

Music video

The official

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for "Rollout (My Business)" was directed by

Jeremy Rall Jeremy Rall is an American music video director, photographer and independent film director. Early life and career Born in Bay City, Michigan and raised in Lansing, Rall attended J.W. Sexton High School, graduating in 1991. Videography 199 ...

. The music video consists of Ludacris driving around in a Mercedes Benz to a variety of locations in

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, partying, and rapping with a background of special effects applied to exaggerate the size of his head.

Track listing

#"Rollout (My Business)" (radio edit) #"Rollout (My Business)" (album version) #"Rollout (My Business)" (instrumental)

Charts

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Certifications

References

2001 singles 2001 songs Ludacris songs Def Jam Recordings singles Music videos directed by Jeremy Rall Song recordings produced by Timbaland Songs written by Ludacris Songs written by Timbaland Comedy hip-hop songs {{2000s-hiphop-single-stub