The music of $uicideBoy$ varies between different sub-genres of rap; while some songs have melancholy tones with lyrical content that focuses on subjects such as depression and suicidal ideation (topics not widely exposed in rap music), others are wildly aggressive, with themes of violence and sexual content. Some of their music is based around life growing up in New Orleans; song titles such as Audubon, Tulane, Elysian Fields and St. Bernard reflect streets and neighborhoods that influenced the life of Arceneaux and Petrou. A large portion of their music focuses on depression and its symptoms, an angle not often received in mainstream hip hop; Arceneaux elaborated on this in an interview with Mass Appeal, stating, “A lot of people take it as emo, or depressed music, or negative music... it’s really just connecting. It’s therapy, through music". Excluding occasional guest producers, the entirety of Suicideboys' discography is self-produced, mainly by Arceneaux under his pseudonym Budd Dwyer (an homage to the former politician of the same name).
$crim was born Scott Arceneaux Jr. on April 11, 1989 in Marrero, Louisiana. Arceneaux originally was inspired by T-Pain and Kanye West to produce music, buying his first laptop which he used to start DJing with money gained from selling drugs. Arceneaux's passion for DJing extended when he started to attend Delgado Community College, where he was hired to DJ parties. He also worked selling used furniture, getting fired for his new hand tattoos after three years.
Ruby da Cherry was born Aristos Petrou (Αρίστος Πέτρου) on April 22, 1990 to an American mother and Greek Cypriot father. Raised in Metairie, Louisiana, Petrou's interest in music began when he was seven, playing violin and then drums when he was ten, eventually joining bands in middle school. He worked at his father's restaurant as a waiter, a job he held until 2015. His experience with the punk rock scene continued as he joined the band Vapo-Rats as its drummer; however, disillusioned with the apathy his bandmates showed towards the future of the band, Petrou left in order to pursue a career in hip-hop with Arceneaux.
Arceneaux and Petrou are cousins, and as such shared a close relationship growing up. Realising that both were interested in taking a musical career seriously, and both dissatisfied with the direction of their lives, the two formed Suicideboys, making a pact that if their musical career didn’t work out, they would both commit suicide. Elaborating on this in an interview with Mass Appeal, Arceneaux states that, “it was pretty much like cutting the hand, bleeding, and making a pact that there’s no plan B, that if this doesn’t happen by the time we’re 30, I’m blowing my head off”.
The duo's first project together, a three-track EP named Kill Yourself Part I: The $uicide $aga, was released in June 2014 on SoundCloud and Bandcamp, attracting attention for their collaboration with notable underground rapper Bones. In the following months, the duo released a further nine iterations of the Kill Yourself series. After a number of collaboration EPs with fellow underground artist Black Smurf, their first full length project titled Gray/Grey was released on March 3, 2015.
Suicideboys' underground breakthrough came with the release of 2015 EP $outh $ide $uicide, a collaboration with established South Florida rapper Pouya, which thrust the duo into the underground rap spotlight. Other 2015 releases include 7th or St. Tammany, YUNGDEATHLILLIFE, High Tide in the Snake's Nest, Grey Sheep EP, I No Longer Fear The Razor Guarding My Heel (part I and II), My Liver Will Handle What My Heart Can't, Now The Moon's Rising and G.R.E.Y.G.O.D.S. with fellow g59 rapper RAMIREZ.
The duo's first foray onto the mainstream musical charts came with the release of Radical $uicide in the summer of 2016. The five-track EP, produced by EDM musician Getter, peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Rap charts. Other 2016 releases include Dark Side of the Clouds, Grey Sheep II, Eternal Grey, I No Longer Fear The Razor Guarding My Heel (part III), G.R.E.Y.G.O.D.S.I.I. with [artis]RAMIREZ, DIRTYNASTY$UICIDE with GERM, and Black $uicide Side C with Black Smurf.
In 2017 the boys released another 10 iterations of the Kill Yourself series, they also dropped DIRTIERNASTIER$UICIDE, with GERM.
On September 7, 2018, their debut studio album I Want to Die in New Orleans was released. A statement posted by the duo's official Instagram account stated, "We started recording this album in the beginning of 2017. Initially we wanted to write about our experiences on the road and express how our lives had become slightly more extravagant."
In late 2018, a rumor arose that the group had broken up following a series of ominous tweets. However, they soon clarified that the tweets were in relation to "personal issues" facing Arceneaux, and that they had in fact not broken up.
Carrollton
$uicideboy$ Lyrics
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You motherfuckers pitiful, I'm too sick of you
I'm a walking visual, you boys refillable
Unforgivable
Once you cross me, hoe
Now you a motherfucking stain to Lil Cut Throat (pow!)
Let the gun bang
"Savage," tatted on my face
Grade A
Blazin' while we hotbox
Fuck a badge, fuck a cop even if the 'K hot
Watch me bust on any block
Northside naughty
Scope on the shotty
Semi blow ya' body
Tony gripping on the Tommy, bitch
I bite the head off a bat like I'm Ozzy
You got a problem motherfucker? Come and try me
I'm nothing like what you punk boys wanna embody
Norf, Norf, East Side '59
Tony gripping Tommy
Fuck around end up with your body, autopsy
I be that walking zombie, bath salts
Eating bodies
Three choppas and a shotty shooting everybody
Cigarette wet
Bumping Boosie Badazz
On them drugs, jiggin'
Jaws locked—clinching
Trigger finger itching if you think I'm kidding
Smoke leaking from the sticky that we smoking, boy
Fuck a Backwood, Swisher's what I use, boy
Smoke what I choose, do what I wanna do
Motherfuck you and your punk friends too
Ruby, blunt lit, lungs itch, bitch, I like the sting
Smoking potent thinking I'm the chosen one, bitch, I'm a king
I can hear my dead homies sing
Now my eyes always hurtin', wiping tears with diamond rings, yeah, aye
Hol' up fuckboy, who the fuck said we cool?
Man, I quit smoking with hypebeast's back in 2002
What it do? Motherfucker I'm a fool
Ruby Da Cherry is ghouling with goblins
If you got a problem, then you better move
From the womb to the tomb
Busting out early, busting out soon
Black out the city, I'm back on them 30s
In 'bout 20 minutes we'll be on the moon, uh
Drugs got me fucked up, sluts got me drugged up, fuck
Slap my face against a pill to crush it up
Government ID helps me get high
Seeing stars in the mirror like I'm looking with a bright beam
Lime green paint but the rims looking Spike Lee
Mighty sloppy, might be cocky, am I in the right scene?
Highly unlikely, and I'm willing to fucking bet
Leave a pussy wet then I leave a pussy wet
I'm a fucking vet, I'm a motherfucking threat
G59 the set, G59 will make you sweat
"I don't give a fuck," is my fucking epithet
Lace up my Nike Decades, meet me at Heaven's Gates
7th Ward by the lake 'til my death
He'll come off of your drunken stupor from Bourbon Street, Saturday night!
Get up in time to go to mass on Sunday morning
And you tell God you're sorry for your drunkenness
Only to go back out tonight and get wasted again
In the song “Carrollton” by $uicideboy$, the lyrics talk about the rapper's personality that is both savage and unforgivable. He compares himself to a walking visual that is refillable and unstoppable. He claims that once an individual crosses him, they become a stain to Lil Cut Throat. The singer also speaks about his love for drugs and his ability to smoke on any block regardless of the police presence. He talks about his eagerness to fight and how he will not shy away from confrontation. Also, the lyrics mention the artist's zombie-like state when he is high, his use of bath salts, and his ability to kill anyone who disrespects him. The song is full of references to drugs, alcohol, and violence, referencing the rapper's troubled past.
The song contains a lot of references and symbols that are significant to the rappers' personal lives, fans and culture surrounding the genre. Here are ten interesting facts about the song. Firstly, the song was released on May 9, 2016, as a single. It was produced by Young Chop and released under the GREYGODS record label. Secondly, $uicideboy$ is a hip-hop duo consisting of two cousins from New Orleans, Louisiana. Thirdly, the song's title "Carrollton" refers to a neighborhood in the city of New Orleans. Fourthly, the music video for the song was shot entirely in black and white and directed by Max Beck. Fifthly, the duo is known for their explicit lyrics, often referencing their drug use and depression. Sixthly, the song's lyrics make references to Ozzy Osbourne and Lil Boosie, both of whom have had a significant impact on the duo's music. Seventhly, the song samples the "Witchcraft" theme music from the 1960s TV series. Eighthly, the music video portrays the duo smoking drugs and riding around with guns in their car. Ninthly, the track was released alongside another single titled "FUCK" which was later included in the duo's album “Grey Sheep II”. Finally, the duo has mentioned in interviews that the song is about the struggles and difficulties they face in life.
The chords for the song $uicideboy$'s Carrollton have not been officially released, but the song is a typical hip-hop track with drum beats and bass. The song has a guitar riff that is used throughout, which is sampled from "Witchcraft" by Frank Sinatra.
Line by Line Meaning
Play me some of that $uicide pimpin' man
Requesting someone to play a song that represents their 'suicide pimpin'' style
You motherfuckers pitiful, I'm too sick of you
Feeling disgusted with other people and their behavior
I'm a walking visual, you boys refillable
Being unique and memorable, compared to others who are replaceable
Unforgivable
Having committed actions that cannot be forgiven due to their severity
Once you cross me, hoe
Warning that crossing the artist may have serious consequences
Now you a motherfucking stain to Lil Cut Throat (pow!)
When crossing the singer, one becomes a shameful memory to them
Let the gun bang
Instructing someone to use a firearm
Nuts hang, drug game ain't the same
Asserting a sense of power and expertise in the drug industry
"Savage," tatted on my face
Having a tattoo of the word 'savage' on their face, showing their tough and violent tendencies
Grade A
Referring to themselves as top quality
Blazin' while we hotbox
Smoking marijuana while in an enclosed space
Fuck a badge, fuck a cop even if the 'K hot
Hating the police and refusing to comply with them, even if possessing an illegal firearm
Watch me bust on any block
Capable of performing violent acts and causing destruction in any location
Northside naughty
Referring to their rough behavior and involvement with criminal activities from a specific geographic area
Scope on the shotty
Having a sight attached to a shotgun, making it more accurate
Semi blow ya' body
Using a semi-automatic firearm to cause harm to someone
Tony gripping on the Tommy, bitch
Referring to themselves as Tony, holding onto their Tommy gun
I bite the head off a bat like I'm Ozzy
Comparing themselves to the rockstar Ozzy Osbourne, who infamously bit the head off of a bat during a performance
You got a problem motherfucker? Come and try me
Inviting someone to confront them and their violent tendencies
I'm nothing like what you punk boys wanna embody
Rejecting traditional societal norms and expectations of masculinity
Norf, Norf, East Side '59
Referring to their geographic location and gang affiliation
Tony gripping Tommy
Holding onto their Tommy gun
Fuck around end up with your body, autopsy
Threatening to cause serious bodily harm or death to someone
I be that walking zombie, bath salts
Feeling like they are in a trance-like state, made more intense by the use of drugs like bath salts
Eating bodies
Metaphorically consuming the lives and energy of others
Three choppas and a shotty shooting everybody
Using multiple different firearms to attack and kill anyone in the area
Cigarette wet
Having a wet cigarette
Bumping Boosie Badazz
Listening to music by the rapper Boosie Badazz
On them drugs, jiggin'
Being under the influence of drugs while dancing
Jaws locked—clinching
Feeling angry and having a tight jaw
Trigger finger itching if you think I'm kidding
Becoming angry and ready to be violent if someone does not take them seriously
Smoke leaking from the sticky that we smoking, boy
Smoking marijuana that is very sticky and strong
Fuck a Backwood, Swisher's what I use, boy
Preferring to smoke from Swisher brand cigars rather than Backwoods brand cigars
Smoke what I choose, do what I wanna do
Having a sense of freedom and self-determination, especially when using drugs
Motherfuck you and your punk friends too
Hating someone and their friends
Ruby, blunt lit, lungs itch, bitch, I like the sting
Describing the sensation of smoking a blunt and enjoying the irritation it causes in their lungs
Smoking potent thinking I'm the chosen one, bitch, I'm a king
Feeling powerful and chosen while smoking very strong marijuana
I can hear my dead homies sing
Feeling the presence of deceased friends or family members
Now my eyes always hurtin', wiping tears with diamond rings, yeah, aye
Crying often and using diamond rings to wipe away tears
Hol' up fuckboy, who the fuck said we cool?
Being angry about someone thinking they are on friendly terms
Man, I quit smoking with hypebeast's back in 2002
Stopping a certain smoking habit since the early 2000s
What it do? Motherfucker I'm a fool
Acknowledging their foolishness and not taking themselves too seriously
Ruby Da Cherry is ghouling with goblins
Identifying themselves as Ruby Da Cherry and comparing themselves to mythical creatures
If you got a problem, then you better move
Warning someone that they should leave if they have an issue
From the womb to the tomb
Referring to the entirety of one's life
Busting out early, busting out soon
Dying at a young age or in the near future
Black out the city, I'm back on them 30s
Causing chaos in the city and having access to high-powered rifles
In 'bout 20 minutes we'll be on the moon, uh
Joking about traveling to the moon
Drugs got me fucked up, sluts got me drugged up, fuck
Feeling very intoxicated and having sexual experiences with women while under the influence
Slap my face against a pill to crush it up
Using their own face to break down a pill
Government ID helps me get high
Having access to drugs because of their legal identification
Seeing stars in the mirror like I'm looking with a bright beam
Feeling dizzy and seeing spots in their vision
Lime green paint but the rims looking Spike Lee
Describing a unique color of their car and the style of the rims
Mighty sloppy, might be cocky, am I in the right scene?
Feeling unsure about their behavior and attitude in the current situation
Highly unlikely, and I'm willing to fucking bet
Not believing a certain scenario will happen and being sure about it
Leave a pussy wet then I leave a pussy wet
Having multiple sexual experiences and leaving an impression on their partner
I'm a fucking vet, I'm a motherfucking threat
Having a lot of experience and power, which makes them very dangerous
G59 the set, G59 will make you sweat
Referring to their gang affiliation and ability to intimidate others
"I don't give a fuck," is my fucking epithet
Describing their carelessness and their belief that it is part of their identity
Lace up my Nike Decades, meet me at Heaven's Gates
Putting on their favorite shoes and anticipating death
7th Ward by the lake 'til my death
Referring to their geographic location and claiming to stay there until their death
He'll come off of your drunken stupor from Bourbon Street, Saturday night!
Describing a religious experience on a Sunday morning that helps them recover from a night of drinking in a popular tourist area
Get up in time to go to mass on Sunday morning
Attending religious services on a Sunday morning
And you tell God you're sorry for your drunkenness
Confessing one's sins to God
Only to go back out tonight and get wasted again
Acknowledging a pattern of continuing to drink or use drugs despite confessing sins to God
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Aristos Petrou, Scott Arceneaux
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Analena Hosack
on For The Last Time
life is hard. i am a 14 y/o struggling with depression. i don't want attention. i don't want anything, i just want to feel better. $uicideboy$ music is the only thing that i can very much relate to, they speak words that i am too afraid to speak. i live in a household of people who don't give a fuck about my mental health. they don't take my words into consideration, so whats the point of going on..."Fuck, I don't see what's the point of going on, no"-...and to those i love, thanks for sticking around. it may sound stupid or cliche that i used that lyric but its true. I'm going through so much and as of right now my life is shit i might be put into a foster home because the legal guardian i am living with dose not want to deal with me anymore. i just want to be back with my biological dad...my bio mom is fighting for custody of me and my twin sister but she abused us for 8 years of our life, "Don't wanna do it again got shit i'm not tryna relive." i have the choice to live with my mom but whats the point there's shit i'm not tryna relive, i'm not tryna be abused again...that's me digging my own grave...literally. but anyways i wanted to say that people who are clinically depressed aren't looking for attention when they post comments about there depression, they just don't know who to speak to about it or maybe they have no one to talk to about it....so think about that next time your going to be mean to someone who is simply trying to get some help. i know I've learned from that mistake because i know so many kids who think its cute, quirky or just simply fun to claim that they are depressed, and those are the people who i'm not okay with because they don't really know how it feels to be so goddamn sad all the fucking time. I've tried committing suicide twice already, and i just simply don't know what to do anymore.