Chris Brown collaborated with a rapper.
Chris Brown . With his first single `` Run It ! '' In addition to his solo commercial success , Brown has been featured on several singles such as `` No Air '' , a duet with singer Jordin Sparks , `` Shortie like Mine '' with the rapper Bow Wow and `` Shawty Get Loose '' alongside Lil Mama and T-Pain . Niatia Jessica Kirkland ( born October 4 , 1989 ) , better known by her stage name Lil Mama , is an American hip hop recording artist from Brooklyn , New York City , New York . Run It! . It features rap verses from American rapper Juelz Santana . The remix features rappers Bow Wow and Jermaine Dupri and was performed at The 2006 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards by Bow Wow and Chris Brown .