Anaconda (Nicki Minaj song) of the sexiest videos of 2014 by VH1. As of November 2018, the video has more than 820 million views. On 24 August 2014, Minaj first performed the song live at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. The performance followed Ariana Grande's individual performance of her single "Break Free" and was followed by a performance of Jessie J, Grande, and Minaj's joint single "Bang Bang." On September 9, 2014, Minaj performed the song live at Fashion Rocks. On September 19, 2014, Minaj performed the song at the 2014 iHeartRadio Music Festival. On November 9, 2014, Minaj performed "Anaconda" at the
Check It Out (will.i.am and Nicki Minaj song) Check It Out (will.i.am and Nicki Minaj song) "Check It Out" is a song performed by American rappers will.i.am and Nicki Minaj. The song, written by will.i.am and Minaj, samples the 1979 hit single, "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles. After release, it debuted on the US "Billboard" Hot 100 at #78 and #48 on the Canadian Hot 100. It appears on Minaj's debut album, "Pink Friday", though it was not released in promotion of the album. The special remix released in the UK also features will.i.am's close friend, English recording artist Cheryl Cole. The song peaked at