Ludacris – “My Chick Bad (remix)” video
Diamond, Trina, and Eve Join Luda for the “Pussy Rules the World” Version
The remix video for “My Chick Bad” premiered yesterday on Vevo and BET’s 106 & Park. It runs alongside the original Nicki Minaj version. However, it functions as its own distinct visual. Ludacris called the shoot “historic” because it brought together three generations of female rap talent. Diamond, Trina, and Eve each deliver full verses. As a result, staking their claims as artists who refuse to be sidelined.
The TAJ-directed clip was filmed over Super Bowl weekend in Miami, Florida, alongside the original. Two separate videos were shot back-to-back using the same set: a dimly lit dungeon designed to look like a movie film production paused for a break. The concept places Ludacris in the role of a director. So, he observes his cast from behind monitors. Meanwhile, the women command the frame.
The remix appears as track 14 on Ludacris’s eighth studio album Battle of the Sexes, which was released on March 9, 2010. The original single, featuring Nicki Minaj, dropped on February 23, 2010. It has been climbing the Billboard charts ever since. The remix audio first surfaced around March 2, positioning the video as the final piece of a multi-week rollout.
The Legendary Traxster Provides the Beat
Production on “My Chick Bad” comes from The Legendary Traxster, the Chicago-born producer known for his work with Twista, Do or Die, and Ludacris himself. The track’s instrumental is built on a bass-heavy groove, with staccato synth stabs and a drum pattern that locks into a head-nodding pocket. It leaves room for punchlines without feeling sparse, a balance Traxster has perfected over years of crafting Midwest and Southern rap hybrids.
The remix retains the same beat as the original. Nicki Minaj’s verse is absent, replaced by new contributions from Diamond, Trina, and Eve. Ludacris handles the intro, interludes, and the chorus repetitions. The structure is simple: a spoken intro from Luda, the chorus, a verse from one femcee, the chorus again, and so on. The track runs just over four minutes, with each artist getting approximately sixteen bars to make her mark.
The original version has already shown commercial momentum. It debuted at number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week ending March 13, 2010, and has continued to climb through radio airplay and digital sales. It has also registered strong positions on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Rap Songs charts. The remix extends that momentum, giving the album a second wind just weeks after its release.
Diamond Opens With Atlanta Attitude
Diamond, formerly of the Atlanta crunk collective Crime Mob, delivers the first verse. She opens with a declaration: “Ride or die chick with a pocket full of relish.” The line sets the tone—confident, street-ready, and unbothered. She name-checks Jimmy Choos, boasts about credit cards with no limits, and describes a closet so large it feels like walking out of a department store. Her delivery is rhythmic and punchy, riding the beat without rushing.
The video frames her verse in medium and close-up shots as she moves through the lair space. Dynamic camera angles circle her figure against the dungeon backdrop. Her wardrobe mixes street-glam elements: fitted clothing, bold accessories, and a stance that conveys experience. Ludacris appears in reaction shots, nodding along as she raps.
Diamond’s inclusion is significant. Crime Mob’s “Knuck If You Buck” was a club staple in the mid-2000s, but Diamond has not had a major solo moment since. Ludacris giving her a verse on a high-profile remix signals that he values her as more than a nostalgia act. She seizes the opportunity, delivering one of the most aggressive performances on the track.
Trina Brings Miami Heat and Veteran Swagger
Trina, the self-proclaimed “Diamond Princess” from Miami, takes the second verse. She enters with her signature confidence: “I’m Da Baddest Chick and they don’t call me that for nothin.” The line references her 2008 album, Still Da Baddest, and her decade-long reign as a Southern rap icon. She rhymes about her hourglass frame, her light gray eyes, and the crown for “best ass in the game”—a title she has held since the early 2000s.
Her verse leans into explicit territory. “Head so fire make you do the hokey-pokey,” she raps, delivering the punchline with a smirk that the video captures in close-up. The camera follows her as she advances toward the lens, interacting with set props like chains and film equipment. Lighting highlights her silhouette and facial expressions, giving her performance a cinematic edge.
Trina has been a fixture in hip-hop since her 2000 debut Da Baddest Bitch. She has collaborated with everyone from Trick Daddy to Missy Elliott, and her influence on Southern female rap is undeniable. Her presence on this remix reminds younger audiences that she is still active and still capable of stealing a track from her male counterpart.
Eve Returns From Hiatus Still Busting
Eve, the Philly rapper who took several years off from music, closes the remix with the third verse. She acknowledges her absence upfront: “Yeah I took a couple years off, came back still bustin.” The line is a direct address to fans who wondered if she had retired. She reassures them that she is still repping Philadelphia, still pushing buttons, and still walking around in $5,000 boots.
Her verse is the most technically polished of the three. She stacks internal rhymes, changes her cadence mid-bar, and lands every punchline with precision. “This is for the G’s, never for the busters,” she raps, drawing a clear line between authentic street artists and pretenders. The video frames her near an elevated platform or chair, giving her a visual hierarchy that matches her veteran status.
Eve’s career includes a Grammy Award, a platinum album (Scorpion), and a successful transition into acting. Her return to music has been gradual, with guest appearances and soundtrack cuts leading up to this remix. Ludacris securing her for “My Chick Bad” is a coup, and she delivers a verse that justifies the invitation.
The Dungeon Aesthetic and Horror Motifs
TAJ directed both the original and remix videos using anamorphic lenses, creating a wide, filmic aspect ratio that enhances depth and visual scope. The primary setting is a dungeon or lair constructed as a movie set, complete with visible production equipment: cameras, lights, monitors, and crew members. This establishes the narrative that Ludacris is directing a feature film that has paused for a break, allowing the action to unfold within a controlled, theatrical environment.
The color palette is dominated by dark tones—blacks, deep reds, and metallic accents—intercut with high-contrast lighting that highlights the performers against the shadowy background. Horror-film motifs appear throughout: chains, dim atmospheric fog, and restraint props. Nicki Minaj’s cameo in the original video, which carries over into shared group shots in the remix, features her in a straight-jacket-style garment with chrome metallic claws painted pink, modeled after Freddy Krueger’s glove.
Cameo appearances include Rick Ross, Lil Scrappy, DJ Khaled, Larenz Tate, and Tity Boi. These artists appear as observers or supporting figures within the set environment, watching the performances from director’s chairs or standing in the background. Their presence reinforces Ludacris’s status as a connector within the industry, able to pull together a room full of stars for a single day of shooting.
Final Word
Ludacris’s “My Chick Bad (Remix)” video is a celebration of female rap talent at a moment when the genre needed reminding that women can hold their own against any male counterpart. Diamond, Trina, and Eve each deliver verses that showcase their individual strengths: Diamond’s street grit, Trina’s sexual confidence, and Eve’s technical precision. Nicki Minaj’s presence in the shared shots bridges the original and remix versions, creating a visual through-line that honors every artist involved.
The dungeon set, the horror motifs, and the film-within-a-film concept give the video a cohesive aesthetic that elevates the material beyond a standard performance clip. TAJ’s direction captures the energy of the track without overwhelming the artists. And Ludacris, ever the ringleader, knows when to step back and let the women work. “My Chick Bad” is his song. But the remix video belongs to Diamond, Trina, and Eve.