John " is a song by American rapper Lil Wayne , and the second single from his album '' Tha Carter IV '' . The song features rapper Rick Ross , and it peaked at number 22 on the '' Billboard '' Hot 100 . " John " was released on March 24 , 2011 , on iTunes . The song uses the hook from Rick Ross ' song " I 'm Not a Star " from his album '' Teflon Don '' . The song title is a reference to English musician John Lennon . Lil Wayne performed the song at 2011 's MTV Video Music Awards to the riff of Black Sabbath song , Iron Man
2011 's MTV Video Music Awards
2011 MTV Video Music Awards
John (Lil Wayne song)