[Intro: Dave Chappelle as Rick James]

Turn my mothafuckin’ headphones up

Are they up? Louder, even louder than this (Kweli)

(Welcome to the Grand…)

Bitches, this is Rick James, that’s right bitch, the real Rick James. I’m Rick James bitch. One of the baddest mothafuckers you’ve ever seen when and one of the best-lookin motherfuckas, one of the best singers. This is the mixtape bitches. Sit back, relax, and enjoy yourself bitches. It’s a celebration. (Kweli!)

[Talib Kweli]

Step up front to my nigga Mos Def

Step up front to my man Hi-Tek

Step up front to my nigga CornBread

Step up front to my people, weak G

Step up front

Step up front

Hurry, Hurry, step right up

The show is about to begin

It’s a struggle, but it’s a beautiful struggle

Yea