Nipsey Hussle - Racks In The Middle Ft. Roddy Ricch & Hit-boy -

The song is anchored by the second verse, where Nipsey addresses the death of his childhood friend and business partner, .

The beat started as a simple loop titled "Haunted," created by producer Corbett. The song is anchored by the second verse,

The track was a spontaneous West Coast collaboration produced by , featuring then-rising star Roddy Ricch . “He's coming through with a different sound, and

“He's coming through with a different sound, and I think it sounds great. Features definitely elevate it too.” Reddit · r/hiphopheads · 7 years ago a carefully refined track that gives the listeners

Nipsey famously recorded the line "Grammy nominated, in the sauna sheddin' tears" while actually crying in the studio.

“Racks In The Middle” is one of Nip's most insightful tracks... a carefully refined track that gives the listeners the best everyone has to offer.” Space City Frequency · 6 years ago Emotional Core & Meaning

Reviews frequently point to the track's dual nature: it is both a polished, radio-friendly anthem and a deeply personal confession.