Critics particularly praised Nicki Minaj's closing verse, with some reviewers from Complex calling her the "star" of the track. Her verse was also the subject of much fan speculation, as many interpreted her lyrics as a subtle jab at her rival Remy Ma .
: The video became a titan on YouTube, crossing the 1 billion view mark within a year of its release and sitting at over 1.8 billion views as of August 2025. Chart Legacy Jason Derulo - Swalla feat. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign
Derulo has always been vocal about his organic approach to collaborations. Speaking at the 59th Grammy Awards, he noted that he never believes in forcing a feature, stating that both Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign "fit the track perfectly" and that there was simply "nothing that sounds like it" on the radio at the time. Chart Legacy Derulo has always been vocal about