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.
If Self-Destruction Was An Olympic Event I'd Be Tonya Harding
$uicideboy$ Lyrics
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Rob a motherfucker for his fuckin' script of meds
I got the blade and the AK with the infrared
Rob a motherfucker for his fuckin' script of meds ($uicideboy, bitch)
I got the blade and the AK with the infrared
Rob a motherfucker for his fuckin' script of meds
(I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry)
I got the blade and the AK with the infrared
Rob a motherfucker for his fuckin' script of meds
I apologize for gettin' half of the rap game
Hooked on gettin' high
Ruby done made everyone wanna die
The cult of the GREY59, make up your mind
$Uicide, two of a kind unified
I'm takin' what's mine
The choppa, the Uzi, the TEC or the AR
Seen you on my radar
I'll aim for your spine
I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T, do you know that that mean? (Nope)
I can keep all my money from streams and shows and sellin' tees
Just a white boy with his wrist cut, been fucked
Now I'm makin' big bucks, been had my dick sucked
I got the blade and the AK with the infrared
Rob a motherfucker for his fuckin' script of meds
I got the blade and the AK with the infrared
Rob a motherfucker for his fuckin' script of meds
Hold up, stop, gunfire in the air
Motherfuckers in my hood don't care
It don't stop there
Empty the clip, it don't matter if you layin' dead
Whoa now, chill, nah, fuck that
I'm a savage I was raised with my brain half damaged
Wanna kill 'em all
It's my right of passage
To leave all these sons like some bastards (ooh-ooh)
Okay, got the AK
What the punk say when he wanna play?
Slick known to bring the melee
Make 'em runaway like it's mayday
You don't wanna see me when I'm high
Hit 'em with a drive by while I'm hollerin' out GREY
Better pick a fuckin' side
Fuckin' with the 59 will have you ass sleepin' in a blank grave
I got the blade and the AK with the infrared
Rob a motherfucker for his fuckin' sc-
I got the blade and the AK with the infrared
Rob a motherfucker for his fuckin'-
I got the blade and the AK with the infrared
Rob a motherfucker for his fuckin' script of meds
"Why? Why? Why?"
The lyrics to $uicideboy$'s song, "If Self-Destruction Was an Olympic Event I’d Be Tonya Harding" are about the duo's struggles with drug addiction, mental health, and their violent tendencies. The first verse details their desperation for drugs, as they hold both a blade and an AK with infrared to rob someone of prescription medication. They apologize for their influence on the rap game in glorifying drug use and suicide, and even mention their "GREY59" cult-like following that encourages self-destructive behavior. The second verse speaks to their violent tendencies - they channel their rage into their music, they brag about their weapons, and they threaten to kill anyone who messes with their crew. All in all, the song is a raw expression of the duo's intense pain, desperate need for drugs, and willingness to do whatever it takes to numb their emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
I got the blade and the AK with the infrared
I have both a knife and a rifle with infrared sight attachments
Rob a motherfucker for his fuckin' script of meds
Steal someone's prescription medication by force
I apologize for gettin' half of the rap game
I am sorry for influencing many rappers to glorify drug use
Ruby done made everyone wanna die
My music partner Ruby has inspired many listeners to contemplate suicide
The cult of the GREY59, make up your mind
Our hip-hop group GREY59 has gained a devoted following; decide whether to join or not
$Uicide, two of a kind unified
Our music duo $Uicideboy$ work together harmoniously
I'm takin' what's mine
I'm seizing what I believe to be rightfully mine
Seen you on my radar
I have noticed and am tracking you
I'll aim for your spine
I will target your spinal cord
I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T, do you know that that mean? (Nope)
I am self-sufficient and do not rely on others for success
I can keep all my money from streams and shows and sellin' tees
I can make a lot of money from music streaming, performances, and merchandise sales
Just a white boy with his wrist cut, been fucked
I am a Caucasian male who has struggled with self-harm and trauma
Now I'm makin' big bucks, been had my dick sucked
I am now earning a lot of money and have experienced sexual satisfaction
Hold up, stop, gunfire in the air
Wait a moment, there is gunfire taking place nearby
Motherfuckers in my hood don't care
People in my neighborhood are not concerned about violence
It don't stop there
The violence and chaos continue
Empty the clip, it don't matter if you layin' dead
Shoot until the gun magazine is empty, even if the target is already dead
Wanna kill 'em all
I have a desire to murder everyone
It's my right of passage
Killing others is a tradition or rite of passage for me
To leave all these sons like some bastards (ooh-ooh)
I aim to cause many young men to become fatherless through my violent actions
Okay, got the AK
I now have my rifle
What the punk say when he wanna play?
What do those who oppose me say when they want to fight?
Slick known to bring the melee
I am able to initiate violent altercations successfully
Make 'em runaway like it's mayday
Cause others to flee in fear like it's a distress signal for help
You don't wanna see me when I'm high
It's best if you don't encounter me while I'm under the influence of drugs
Hit 'em with a drive by while I'm hollerin' out GREY
Shoot someone from a moving vehicle while yelling out the name of our group
Better pick a fuckin' side
You'd be wise to choose which side of my violent conflict you want to be on
Fuckin' with the 59 will have you ass sleepin' in a blank grave
Opposing us could result in your death and unmarked burial
"Why? Why? Why?"
Repeated questioning of reasons for my behavior or actions
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Aristos Petrou, Scott Arceneaux
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Orgalorgx3
I wonder if Tonya Harding ever guessed that Scrim would have some of the gnarliest ad libs over top of her ice skating clips?
@austinchrist5859
Idk why but her skating over this song would be beast as fuck lol
@wisnia030
Can someone explain me the idea behind the connection between this track and that clip?
Why is she crying tho?
@elmar_m
@@wisnia030 Tonya Harding (the girl in the clip) was an American Olympic figure skater and the first American to ever land a triple axel in competition. She was also involved in a lot of controversy (i.a. her then ex husband had one of her biggest rivals struck with a baton) which ultimately lead to her lifelong suspension by the us figure skating association
@elmar_m
In the Clip she is crying because her shoelaces broke and she therefore didn’t land her jump properly. She then trys to explain this to the judges who subsequently let her do a second run with intact shoes.
@wisnia030
@@elmar_m ok nice thx bro
@MegaPollitoconpapas
I really hope Tonya Harding sees this
@RomanRoblox
or nancy karrigan
@Cult45.x
@@RomanRobloxso she can cry again? Lmfao
@missmorticia9224
It's her man that fucked up her career