# I Hit It First

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"**I Hit It First**" is a song by American singer [Ray J](/source/Ray_J). It features vocals from rapper [Bobby Brackins](/source/Bobby_Brackins) and was produced by record producer [Nic Nac](/source/Nic_Nac), who helped to write the song with Ray J and Brackins.

## Background

The song is a reference to Ray J's past relationship with American reality star [Kim Kardashian](/source/Kim_Kardashian). Despite Ray J's comments about the subject of the song, there are numerous allusions to his relationship with his former girlfriend and references to it in the lyrics. The [cover art](/source/Cover_art) for the single features a [pixelated](/source/Pixelization) image of Kardashian. Kardashian's then husband, rapper [Kanye West](/source/Kanye_West), and former husband and basketball player [Kris Humphries](/source/Kris_Humphries), are indirectly referenced in the song, with the chorus saying: "She might move onto rappers, and ball players, but we all know I hit it first". Ray J also alludes to [Kanye West](/source/Kanye_West) with the lyrics "But now baby chose to go West". Also mentioned in the song is the [sex tape that he made with Kardashian](/source/Kim_Kardashian,_Superstar) that launched her career as a reality star.[1][2]

## Charts

Chart (2013) Peak position scope="row" UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[3] 132 scope="row" scope="row"

## Release history

Country Date Format Label United States April 9, 2013[4] Digital download Knockout Entertainment, Fifth Amendment Entertainment, E1 Music

## References

1. Boardman, Madeline (8 April 2013). ["Ray J's Kim Kardashian Song, 'I Hit It First,' Isn't About Kim, Singer Claims"](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/08/ray-j-kim-kardashian-song-i-hit-it-first_n_3037867.html). Huffington Post. Retrieved 13 September 2013.

1. Boardman, Madeline (6 April 2013). ["'I Hit It First,' Ray J's New Single, Reportedly Aimed At Kim Kardashian"](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/06/i-hit-it-first-ray-j-single-kim-kardashian_n_3028132.html). Huffington Post. Retrieved 13 September 2013.

1. Zywietz, Tobias. ["Chart Log UK: New Entries Update – 11.05.2013 (wk18)"](http://www.zobbel.de/cluk/130511cluk.txt). *zobbel.de*. Tobias Zywietz. Retrieved June 11, 2014.

1. ["I Hit It First (feat. Bobby Brackins) – Single by Ray J"](https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-hit-it-first-feat-bobby/628637558). *[iTunes Store](/source/ITunes_Store)*. [Apple](/source/Apple_Inc.). Retrieved 13 September 2013.

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