The idea for Divine Council started with Virginia-based rapper Lord Linco.[4] He was then joined by Cyrax! and $ILKMONEY, two other Virginia-based rappers.[4] The group released several tracks including Shorty and FOOLIE with most of the groups production handled by ICYTWAT, the group then gained recognition in the underground hip-hop scene and amassed a large following on social media.[5]
Divine Council played local gigs around the Richmond area prior to getting a New York show for CMJ's "Leaders of the New Cool" artist showcase in October 2015, founded by Chris Turner & Dominique Maldonado of Hollywood East ENT .[4] In New York, they met André 3000 who introduced himself as a fan of the group. Divine Council managed by Chris Turner & Dominique Maldonado later signed with Epic Records with André 3000's endorsement.[4] The group played SXSW and Rolling Loud in 2016[6] and released their debut EP on Epic Records in August that same year.[7]
In September 2017, ICYTWAT stated that he was no longer a member of Divine Council and hasn't been actively a part of the group since July, he has also stated that Cyrax! and $ILKMONEY are the only remaining members of Divine Council although this hasn't been confirmed by either member.
Later in 2017 Linco confirmed his departure from the group on Instagram Live, stating he and ICYTWAT remain close friends. Linco stated his departure had to do with a girl he fell in love with and should not have, admitting his group mates were right all along. ICYTWAT's departure from Divine Council remains a mystery and he has avoided the question in interviews but neither has removed their DB$B tattoos. $ILKMONEY talked about Linco's departure on the song "BAF" off his solo album, I Hate My Life And I Really Wish People Would Stop Telling Me Not To, stating that he still views him as a brother and their feud does nothing for either party. Cyrax! has remained silent on the matter, but wishes his former group mates well in their respective careers.
Sometime in 2018, Divine Council was dropped by Epic records, with several tracks and their debut album all going unreleased. Only small leaks are available online. Some suggest it had to do with Linco and ICYTWAT leaving the group, while some claim it was a mutual departure on both sides.
As of April 2020, Cyrax! and $ILKMONEY have both released solo projects that have been well received by the fans, with the idea of carrying on the Divine Council name. Since leaving Divine Council, Lord Linco changed his name to Loveybone and released a solo album. His career has been strained by frequent stints in prison since 2018. ICYTWAT has enjoyed a solo career as well being co-signed by ASAP Rocky and Playboi Carti.
There are no public plans of an album or group reunion, however ICYTWAT has stated he would be interested in returning under the right circumstances.
ICYTWAT has the letters DB$B tattooed on his right hand. In August 2022 ICYTWAT posted pictures to twitter and Tumblr showing his updated hand tattoos. The new photos show both B's and the D is DB$B have been crossed out with a red X. The $ still remains
Discography:
2017 - DB$B
2016 - Council World
Dick in Da Dope
Divine Council Lyrics
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Nigga you need visine just to see us
Lyrical dope
Physical I smoke
Need it in bulk
Flip it if broke
Need mo cheese than a pizza
No fairs either
You can get jumped like Evel Knievel
You speechless and quote on quote see Jesus, need Seamstress,
And Preachers, family pleases, no appeases,
Retain lil nigga and peep game from the bleachers.
My shorty swear I'm a dope fiend
Cuz I rather smoke dope than give strokings
No pussy only booked your face for the pokings
Don't snort coke but the dope smoke chokings
Float boats and winter coats while coasting
Rollercoast, coast to coast but no boasting
Carry the toast
Bury yah folks
When the dope is ghost
Scrape for resin and roll up a roach like.
UHHHHH!
AYE!
I put my DICK IN DA DOPE
Cuz I'm addicted to dope
Need at least a zip when I smoke.
Please believe I'm quick when I scope, I'm
Regis with deceiving a hoe, I
Keeps a piece with beams under my coat so
Rest In Peace to a thief nigga you broke, uhh
From G's, to P's, to Keys of the dope, I
Chinga tu Madre on the flo, then,
Sabato Gigante be the show, dip, like Pace Picante on a hoe like.
UHHHHH!
AYE!
I put my DICK IN DA DOPE
Cuz I'm addicted to dope
Need at least a zip when I smoke.
The lyrics in Divine Council's song Dick in Da Dope reflects the addiction the artist has for drugs. The opening lyrics "I need 5 Ps for the feature, Nigga you need visine just to see us" suggests that the artist requires drugs to function normally and for him to be creative. The lyrics go on to state how the artist needs drugs in bulk, implying a severe addiction. The line "No fairs either, You can get jumped like Evel Knievel" depicts drug dealing as a dangerous business where people can get injured or even die.
The rest of the lyrics illustrate the artist's dependence on drugs. For instance, the lines "My shorty swear I'm a dope fiend, cuz I rather smoke dope than give strokings" suggests that the artist's partner feels neglected due to the artist's drug addiction. The lyrics "Float boats and winter coats while coasting. Rollercoast, coast to coast but no boasting" depict the contrast between the artist's lifestyle while high and his life without drugs. These lyrics suggest that the artist's addiction is not just limited to smoking drugs but that he also engages in drug sales.
Overall, the lyrics capture the artist's struggle with drug addiction, portraying the dangers associated with drug use and the negative impact drugs can have on an individual.
Line by Line Meaning
I need 5 Ps for the feature
I need to secure 5 key elements for this feature to be successful.
Nigga you need visine just to see us
Our presence is so powerful that you need eye drops just to look at us.
Lyrical dope
Our lyrics are as potent and addictive as drugs.
Physical I smoke
I'm so unstoppable and unbeatable that I'm like smoke in the physical world.
Need it in bulk
I require a large volume of whatever I'm seeking.
Flip it if broke
I will find a way to make money from anything, even if it appears to be broken or worthless.
Need mo cheese than a pizza
I require more money than a typical pizza would cost.
No fairs either
I won't play fair or by the rules.
You can get jumped like Evel Knievel
You could get beaten up or attacked by me and my crew.
You speechless and quote on quote see Jesus, need Seamstress, And Preachers, family pleases, no appeases, Retain lil nigga and peep game from the bleachers.
You will be left speechless and seeing everything as if you were meeting Jesus himself, you'll need a seamstress, preachers, and people who will take care of you without expecting anything in return. Keep a low profile and learn from the sidelines.
My shorty swear I'm a dope fiend
My girlfriend thinks I'm addicted to drugs.
Cuz I rather smoke dope than give strokings
I prefer smoking drugs over having sex.
No pussy only booked your face for the pokings
I don't care about having sex, I only care about punching someone in the face.
Don't snort coke but the dope smoke chokings
I don't do cocaine, but the smoke from the drugs makes me cough.
Float boats and winter coats while coasting
I like taking leisurely rides on boats and wear warm clothes while doing so.
Rollercoast, coast to coast but no boasting
I travel on roller coasters from one coast to another without bragging about it.
Carry the toast
I carry a gun.
Bury yah folks
I will kill your family members.
When the dope is ghost
When there's no more drugs left.
Scrape for resin and roll up a roach like.
I will scrape for any leftover resin from the drugs and roll it into a joint.
UHHHHH!
Interjection to signify enthusiasm or aggression.
AYE!
Interjection to get someone's attention or to express excitement.
I put my DICK IN DA DOPE
I'm addicted to drugs and will do anything for them.
Cuz I'm addicted to dope
I am addicted to drugs.
Need at least a zip when I smoke.
I need at least one ounce of drugs when I smoke them.
Please believe I'm quick when I scope, I'm Regis with deceiving a hoe
Believe me when I say that I can quickly spot my next target, I am like Regis Philbin when it comes to fooling women.
Keeps a piece with beams under my coat so
I always carry a gun with a laser beam attached to it under my jacket.
Rest In Peace to a thief nigga you broke, uhh
If you're a thief and I catch you, you will die, end of story.
From G's, to P's, to Keys of the dope, I
I have access to drugs at all levels, from grams to pounds to kilograms.
Chinga tu Madre on the flo, then, Sabato Gigante be the show, dip, like Pace Picante on a hoe like.
I will insult your mother and then proceed to watch the TV show Sabado Gigante. This is a reference to the spicy Pace Picante Sauce, saying that he will do something spicy to someone like the sauce does to food.
Writer(s): Darius Mcqueen
Contributed by Emma P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.