Described as a "Dirty South-inspired" hip hop song, "Look at Me Now" features:
The iconic collaboration was largely spontaneous. While Busta Rhymes was working at Platinum Studios in Midtown Manhattan, he overheard an 808 beat from the next room, where Nelly was recording. Look at Me Now
The lyrics primarily focus on self-indulgence, wealth (specifically mentioning a "yellow Lamborghini"), and dismissive attitudes toward "haters". Matt Stell - Look at Me Now (Story Behind the Song) Described as a "Dirty South-inspired" hip hop song,
Busta entered the room and saw Chris Brown attempting a fast rap. He jokingly told Brown he "didn't know what he was doing" and offered to show him how to maintain the flow. Matt Stell - Look at Me Now (Story
Brown challenged Busta to "go crazy" on the track. Busta returned to his own studio room, wrote his legendary verse in just two hours, and recorded it.