: Static Major reportedly wrote the melody and hook in just 15 minutes .
"Lollipop," featuring the late , is Lil Wayne's most commercially successful single and a defining anthem of the late 2000s. Released on March 13, 2008, as the lead single for his multi-platinum album Tha Carter III , the track transformed Lil Wayne from a hip-hop titan into a global pop culture superstar. Key Achievements & Impact Lil Wayne – Lollipop ft. Static Major
: It was the best-selling digital single worldwide in 2008 and became the best-selling ringtone of all time by 2009, with over 5 million sales. Production & "What Ifs" : Static Major reportedly wrote the melody and
: Tragically, Static Major passed away on February 25, 2008, roughly two weeks before the song's official release. "Lollipop" became the eighth song in history to reach #1 after the death of a credited artist. Cultural Legacy Key Achievements & Impact : It was the
: The beat, produced by Jim Jonsin and Deezle , was originally created for the group Danity Kane , who passed on it. It was then pitched to Dem Franchize Boyz , who missed the studio session, allowing Lil Wayne to record it instead.
: The track won Best Rap Song at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards in 2009.
: It spent five non-consecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 .