Which rapper appears on Ariana Grande's 2016 song 'Side to Side'?

Which rapper appears on Ariana Grande’s 2016 song “Side to Side”? Nicki Minaj. The song is a collaboration between Grande and Minaj, released as the third single from Grande’s 2016 album *Dangerous Woman*.

“Side to Side” was written by Grande and Minaj with Savan Kotecha, Alexander Kronlund, Max Martin, and Ilya Salmanzadeh. Its reggae-pop and dancehall-influenced production helped it stand out among the album’s more theatrical pop songs. Minaj contributes a featured rap verse, making her the only rapper credited on the standard version of the track.

The single was released on August 30, 2016, and became one of Grande’s biggest early hits. It reached No. 4 on the US *Billboard* Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart. Grande and Minaj also performed it together at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards and the 2016 American Music Awards.

A common mix-up is confusing Minaj with other rappers who have collaborated with Grande, including Doja Cat, Cardi B, and Iggy Azalea. None of those artists appears on the original “Side to Side” recording.