Draped Up

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"Draped Up"
Bun B - Draped Up Remix.jpg
Single by Bun B featuring Lil' Keke
from the album Trill
ReleasedSeptember 6, 2005
Recorded2004
Genre Hip hop
Length4:17
Label Rap-a-Lot, Asylum, Atlantic
Songwriter(s) Marcus Edwards, Bernard Freeman, Miguel Gomez, Mike Jones, Joseph McVey, Paul Wall, Hakeem Seriki, Stayve Thomas, Wesley Weston Jr., Salih Williams, Tomar Williams,
Producer(s) Salih Williams
Bun B singles chronology
"They Don't Know"
(2005)
"Draped Up"
(2005)
"Get Throwed"
(2005)
Lil' Keke singles chronology
"Southside"
(1997)
"Draped Up"
(2005)
"Knockin' Doorz Down"
(2006)

"Draped Up" is the first single from Bun B's solo debut album Trill . It samples elements from the song "Pimp Tha Pen" by DJ Screw. It features an intro from Lil' Keke. The official remix is on the album and it features Lil' Keke, Slim Thug, Chamillionaire, Paul Wall, Mike Jones, Aztek, Lil Flip, & Z-Ro. The music video features cameo appearances by Chingy, Devin The Dude, Kanye West, Scarface, Spice 1, Paul Wall, Mike Jones, Lil' Keke, Lil' Flip, Slim Thug, Z-Ro, Trae Tha Truth, Aztek, & Birdman. The song topped out at #45 on the U.S. Hot R&B Chart.

Contents

Track listings

CD

  1. "Draped Up (Radio Remix)"
  2. "Draped Up (Album Remix)"
  3. "Draped Up (Instrumental)"

Charts

Chart (2005–06)Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs 45

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