The song is often confused with or linked to other Ruff Ryders anthems:
"" (often edited to "Ryde or Die, Chick") is a signature hip-hop single by The LOX , featuring Eve and Timbaland . Released in late 1999 as the lead single for their second studio album, We Are the Streets , it became one of the group's most successful commercial tracks, peaking at number 73 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Background and Production Ryde Or Die, B
The track plays on the "ride or die" concept—a term originating in 1950s biker slang that evolved in hip-hop culture to describe a fiercely loyal partner who stays through any hardship. The song is often confused with or linked
: It reached number 22 on the Hot Rap Singles chart and remains a staple of late-90s East Coast hip-hop. Related Tracks : It reached number 22 on the Hot
: It features a prominent guest verse and chorus from Eve , who was then the "First Lady" of the Ruff Ryders. Themes and Cultural Impact