"Champion" | ||||
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Single by Ace Hood featuring Jazmine Sullivan and Rick Ross | ||||
from the album Ruthless | ||||
Released | June 16, 2009 | |||
Recorded | 2009 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Label | We the Best, Def Jam | |||
Songwriter(s) | McColister, Harr, Jackson, Carvin Haggins, Ivan Barias, Jazmine Sullivan, Roberts II | |||
Producer(s) | The Runners | |||
Ace Hood singles chronology | ||||
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Jazmine Sullivan singles chronology | ||||
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Rick Ross singles chronology | ||||
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"Champion" is the official second single from Ace Hood's second album, Ruthless . It is a hip hop song that features Jazmine Sullivan and Rick Ross.
Gil Green,DJ Khaled,The Runners,and Dre make cameo appearances in the video.
Chart (2009) | Peak position |
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US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [1] | 58 |
Country | Date | Format | Label |
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United States | June 8, 2009 [2] | Urban contemporary radio | We the Best Music Group,Def Jam Recordings |
Romania | June 22, 2009 [3] | Digital download | The Island Def Jam Music Group |
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