Minnesota (song)

"Minnesota" is a song by American rapper Lil Yachty. It was originally released in November 2015 from his Summer Songs EP, before being re-released on March 9, 2016, as a remix featuring American rappers Quavo, Skippa da Flippa and Young Thug as the second single from Yachty's debut mixtape, Lil Boat.^[1]

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Background and release

"Minnesota" was originally released in November 2015, and was on his debut EP titled Summer Songs EP.^[2] The original version of "Minnesota" was 2:05 long and only included vocals from Lil Yachty.^[3] The song was then remixed by rappers, Quavo, Skippa Da Flippa and Young Thug and was included on his debut mixtape Lil Boat.^{[citation needed]}

Music video

The music video for "Minnesota", directed by Brendan Vaughan and RJ Sanchez, premiered on November 18, 2016, via Yachty's Vevo channel.^[4] Young Thug's verse is omitted in the video.^[5]

Remixes

On July 8, 2016, rapper and singer PnB Rock released his remix of the song titled "Allaska" via his SoundCloud.^[6] On December 31, 2016, rapper Allan Kingdom released his remix of the song via SoundCloud.^[7]

Charts

Weekly chart performance for "Minnesota"
Chart (2016)	Peak position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)^[8]	21
US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (Billboard)^[9]	3

Certifications

Certifications for "Minnesota"
Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)^[10]	Platinum	1,000,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

^ "Video: Lil Yachty feat. Quavo & Skippa da Flippa – 'Minnesota'". Rap-Up. November 18, 2016. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
^ "Lil Yachty Drops "Minnesota" Video". XXL. 18 November 2016. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
^ "Lil Yachty - Minnesota [Original]". YouTube. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
^ "Lil Yachty – Minnesota (feat. Quavo & Skippa da Flippa)". OnSMASH. November 18, 2016. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
^ "Lil Yachty and Sailing Team Play the Most Lit Hockey Squad in "Minnesota" Video f/ Quavo and Skippa da Flippa". Complex. November 18, 2016. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
^ "Lil Yachty's "Minnesota" Gets Remixed By PnB Rock". HYPEBEAST. July 8, 2016. Retrieved January 12, 2017.
^ "Allan Kingdom – Minnesota (Remix)". OnSMASH. December 31, 2016. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
^ "Lil Yachty Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
^ "Lil Yachty – Chart History: Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
^ "American single certifications – Lil Yachty – Minnesota". Recording Industry Association of America.

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v t e Lil Yachty
Discography
Studio albums	Teenage Emotions (2017) Lil Boat 2 (2018) Nuthin' 2 Prove (2018) Lil Boat 3 (2020) Let's Start Here (2023)
Mixtapes	Lil Boat (2016) Summer Songs 2 (2016) Michigan Boy Boat (2021)
Singles	"One Night" "Minnesota" "It Takes Two" "Peek a Boo" "Ice Tray" "Who Want the Smoke?" "Oprah's Bank Account" "Split/Whole Time" "Hit Bout It" "Poland" "Strike (Holster)" "The Secret Recipe" "A Cold Sunday"
Featured singles	"Broccoli" "After the Afterparty" "iSpy" "From the D to the A" "Hip Hopper" "Marmalade" "Faking It" "Gucci Flip Flops" "Solitaire" "Magic in the Hamptons"
Other songs	"NBAYoungBoat" "Mickey" "66" "Yacht Club" "T.D" "The Black Seminole"
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v t e Young Thug
Discography
Studio albums	So Much Fun (2019) Punk (2021) Business Is Business (2023)
Compilations	Slime Language (2018) Slime Language 2 (2021)
EPs	Young Martha (2017) Hear No Evil (2018) On the Rvn (2018)
Mixtapes	Rich Gang: Tha Tour Pt. 1 (2014) Barter 6 (2015) Slime Season (2015) Slime Season 2 (2015) I'm Up (2016) Slime Season 3 (2016) Jeffery (2016) Beautiful Thugger Girls (2017) Super Slimey (with Future) (2017) Slime & B (with Chris Brown) (2020)
Singles	"Stoner" "Check" "Best Friend" "Pick Up the Phone" "Wyclef Jean" "Gang Up" "Patek Water" "The London" "Hot" "Go Crazy" "Stay Down" "Bad Boy" "Better Believe" "Tick Tock" "My Wrist" "Oh U Went"
Featured singles	"Hookah" "About the Money" "Lifestyle" "Low" "Throw Sum Mo" "I Know There's Gonna Be (Good Times)" "Minnesota" "No Limit" "Heatstroke" "Havana" "Ride for Me" "Goodbyes" "Old Town Road" (Remix) "Give No Fxk" "Out West" "Dollaz on My Head" "Blind" "Franchise" "Don't Stop" "Talk About Love" "Way 2 Sexy" "Potion"
Other songs	"Highlights" "Relationship" "High End" "Chanel (Go Get It)" "Bad Bad Bad" "City Girls" "Rich Nigga Shit" "Ski" "Solid" "Remote Control" "Bubbly" "Pushin P" "Never Hating" "Trance" "Metro Spider" "Parade on Cleveland" "Cars Bring Me Out" "Wit da Racks" "Want Me Dead" "Pop Ur Shit"
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v t e Quavo
Discography
Studio albums	Quavo Huncho (2018) Rocket Power (2023)
Collaborative albums	Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho (with Travis Scott as Huncho Jack) (2017) Only Built for Infinity Links (with Takeoff) (2022)
Singles	"Champions" "Go Off" "Ice Tray" "Workin Me" "Hotel Lobby (Unc & Phew)" "Turn Yo Clic Up"
Featured singles	"Get Home" "Minnesota" "Pick Up the Phone" "Castro" "Good Drank" "Congratulations" "I'm the One" "Trap Paris" "Raf" "Portland" "Strip That Down" "Know No Better" "Savior" "Pineapple" "Bigger Than You" "No Brainer" "Bacc At It Again" "Had Enough" "Intentions"
Other songs	"OMG" "Rap Saved Me" "Boo'd Up" (Remix) "Flip the Switch" "Future" "Shake the Room" "Aim for the Moon" "Snitching" "West Coast Shit" "To The Bone"
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