On January 23, 2021, Veno was shot and killed in Rock Hill, South Carolina at the age of 18. His posthumous album Space Route was released later that year.
Mic check
18veno Lyrics
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Gah, gah, gah, gah
(IMixNation for real)
(On God, Chen just made a banger, yeah)
Veno
Mic check, one, two (check this motherfucker)
Talkin' out his top, might step on you (step on that motherfucker)
Four hoes, my dick leave 'em stuck like glue (lil' bitty bitch)
I'm cruisin' in my six-four, but I got that 30 on me
I got charges pendin', the judge, he tryna put thirty on me
Up late night, I'm gettin' it, I'm trappin' until the early morning
All these niggas bitches, I'm richer than all of my opponents
Richer than my opps, yessir (uh-huh, bitch)
If you richer than your opps, say, "Yessir" (ayy, bitch)
If you tryna spin the block, say, "Yessir"
Hop out with this Glock and run 'em down and put this bitch to work
I see him cryin' like a ho (ayy)
I see them tears runnin' down your face
I know trick mad as fuck when I beat my attempted murder case
We like to hit shit up, we be slidin' late night with them Drac's
So shut that bitch shit up 'fore we pull up and wet up your place
Goddamn, we done left a pool there
Neighborhood, slide through your block in a wheelchair
My paper good, I tried to leave the block, but I'm still there
I wish you would, you gon' meet the Glock, nigga, be aware
Mic check, one, two (check this motherfucker)
Talkin' out his top, might step on you (step on that motherfucker)
Barbecue, beef shit, leave him hot like stew
Four hoes, my dick leave 'em stuck like glue (lil' bitty bitch)
I'm cruisin' in my six-four, but I got that 30 on me
I got charges pendin', the judge, he tryna put thirty on me
Up late night, I'm gettin' it, I'm trappin' until the early morning
All these niggas bitches, I'm richer than all of my opponents
That's a man down (bitch)
Pants down, a damn clown (bitch)
Put your hands down
'Cause we ain't shootin' nan' round
How that damn sound? (okay)
Boy, you rattin' like a fuckin' bitch
'Terrogation room, I told 'em crackers eat my fuckin' dick
But that's how it go (go)
I'm from the motherfuckin' Four (Four)
Bitch, I'm the motherfuckin' G.O.A.T. (G.O.A.T.)
And I got pull on the guys like a rope (rope)
I'm with the gang, never change on the bros
Ride 18, lil' bitch, we been that
Go pop the trunk where the motherfuckin' stick at
Say it's a problem, we ready to fix that
Black sheet, grab the chopper, wrap 'em in a black sheet
Up the MAC and squeeze this bitch and let it spit like Max B
This shit get wavy
I been makin' plays like the Patriots
Fuckin' on that bitch, but she can't never have my baby (nope)
We tote a lot of sticks, but we do not tote no .380s (nope)
My uncle with the shit, we servin' crack like it's the '80s
Andre, Veno Gang
And I'm just coolin' in this bitch
Got three bad-ass lil' hoes grippin' on my Ksubis in this bitch
Got three 18s with me grippin' on them toolies in this bitch
I up, face-shot, man down, I might just lose it in this bitch
Ayy, ayy, and I'm just vibin' in this ho
It's a shooter at the door
The song "Mic Check" by 18veno features lyrics that depict his prowess in the streets as he talks about his opponents, the violence that he is willing to use, and his overall comfort in the lifestyle he leads. The song starts with Jay's admittance to the song's toughness. The lyrics reference a mic check, which is a sound check that musicians perform before a live show to make sure that all their equipment is functioning correctly. 18veno uses the mic check as a metaphor to showcase his confidence, suggesting that he is well-prepared to take on anyone who challenges him.
In the first verse, 18veno talks about how he will step on anyone who talks too much, and he uses a metaphor of a barbecue to say how he will roast his opponents. He suggests that his wealth is greater than that of his opponents, and he has no intention of backing down. The lyrics also suggest that he is well-armed, with a 30 on him and a willingness to use it if someone tries to cross him. The next verse is about the violence that he is willing to use. He talks about how he has no qualms about running someone down if they try to harm him or his people. He also talks about his history with violence and how he beat an attempted murder case that made a person mad.
The final verse is about his confidence in his position as a gangster; he thinks of himself as the G.O.A.T (Greatest Of All Time). He uses a metaphor to explain that he has a lot of influence among his people, suggesting that he is like a rope on them. The lyrics then reference the Four, an area in South Carolina, and how he is a part of the gang there. The lyrics talk about how he will always be willing to handle problems with violence, and he has no qualms about using a gun to solve any issues he may have.
Line by Line Meaning
Mic check, one, two (check this motherfucker)
Introducing oneself and alerting the audience to listen carefully
Talkin' out his top, might step on you (step on that motherfucker)
Warning those who speak recklessly to tread lightly or suffer consequences
Barbecue, beef shit, leave him hot like stew
Describing the aftermath of a physical altercation, leaving the victim in a bad condition
Four hoes, my dick leave 'em stuck like glue (lil' bitty bitch)
Boasting about sexual prowess and dominance over women
I'm cruisin' in my six-four, but I got that 30 on me
Driving around in style while carrying a powerful weapon for protection
I got charges pendin', the judge, he tryna put thirty on me
Facing legal repercussions and the possibility of a long prison sentence
Up late night, I'm gettin' it, I'm trappin' until the early morning
Working hard through the night to make money illegally
All these niggas bitches, I'm richer than all of my opponents
Disrespecting rivals and asserting supremacy through wealth
If you richer than your opps, say, "Yessir" (ayy, bitch)
Challenging the audience to acknowledge their own success in comparison to enemies
If you tryna spin the block, say, "Yessir"
Encouraging others to seek revenge on those who have wronged them
Hop out with this Glock and run 'em down and put this bitch to work
Eager to use a firearm and take matters into one's own hands to resolve conflicts
I see him cryin' like a ho (ayy)
Mocking someone for their vulnerability and weakness
I see them tears runnin' down your face
Continuing the taunt, observing the physical expression of the opponent's emotional distress
I know trick mad as fuck when I beat my attempted murder case
Admitting to having committed or being accused of serious crimes, and expressing a lack of concern for the victim's feelings
We like to hit shit up, we be slidin' late night with them Drac's
Admitting to participating in violent crime and using slang for a type of firearm
So shut that bitch shit up 'fore we pull up and wet up your place
Threatening to violently assault someone who shows disrespect or weakness
My paper good, I tried to leave the block, but I'm still there
Acknowledging wealth from illegal activity, and indicating a lack of ability or desire to leave the criminal environment
I wish you would, you gon' meet the Glock, nigga, be aware
Warning others to think twice before challenging or crossing the singer
That's a man down (bitch)
Celebrating a victory over an enemy, who is now incapacitated or dead
Pants down, a damn clown (bitch)
Insulting someone's masculinity and using derogatory language to assert dominance
Put your hands down
Dismissing someone who is not respected or worthy of attention
'Cause we ain't shootin' nan' round
Asserting that the artist's group is not to be messed with, even without resorting to physical violence
How that damn sound? (okay)
Taunting the listener to respond and prove their worth
Boy, you rattin' like a fuckin' bitch
Accusing someone of betrayal and cowardice
'Terrogation room, I told 'em crackers eat my fuckin' dick
Relaying a confrontational encounter with law enforcement and using vulgar language to provoke them
Bitch, I'm the motherfuckin' G.O.A.T. (G.O.A.T.)
Boasting about being the greatest of all time
And I got pull on the guys like a rope (rope)
Claiming to have significant influence over others and using slang for power
I'm with the gang, never change on the bros
Asserting loyalty to a group of friends or associates, and indicating that the artist is consistent in their behavior
Ride 18, lil' bitch, we been that
Identifying with a specific group or area, and using slang for firearms
Go pop the trunk where the motherfuckin' stick at
Preparing to engage in violence by retrieving a weapon from a vehicle
Say it's a problem, we ready to fix that
Expressing a willingness to resort to violence to solve conflicts
Black sheet, grab the chopper, wrap 'em in a black sheet
Using violent imagery to describe the aftermath of an assault
Up the MAC and squeeze this bitch and let it spit like Max B
Describing the use of a firearm and using slang for a type of weapon
This shit get wavy
Acknowledging that the situation is intense and chaotic
I been makin' plays like the Patriots
Comparing oneself to a successful sports team and suggesting that the singer is strategic and successful
Fuckin' on that bitch, but she can't never have my baby (nope)
Having a sexual relationship with someone but refusing to have children with them
We tote a lot of sticks, but we do not tote no .380s (nope)
Carrying weapons but indicating that they are more powerful and effective than a particular type of firearm
My uncle with the shit, we servin' crack like it's the '80s
Revealing involvement in drug trafficking and using slang for drugs
And I'm just coolin' in this bitch
Relaxing and enjoying the moment
Got three bad-ass lil' hoes grippin' on my Ksubis in this bitch
Boasting about having multiple attractive women around and using slang for designer clothing
Got three 18s with me grippin' on them toolies in this bitch
Claiming to have multiple firearms in the immediate area, using slang for weapons
I up, face-shot, man down, I might just lose it in this bitch
Threatening to use lethal force if provoked or disrespected
Ayy, ayy, and I'm just vibin' in this ho
Continuing to relax and enjoy the situation
It's a shooter at the door
Alerting those present to a possible threat, using slang for someone who uses firearms
Writer(s): Dinero Jay, Paul Harts
Contributed by Kaylee G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Based Angel
I wanna live in the universe where Veno and Tay K couldโve made a track together
Durty Wop
Both of them was crip to
AHKI GHEE
Facts !!!
Orr Quan
๐ฏ
idkyou
On God
shift.
Finna cry bro Fr couldโve cured everything
Lemmi Hilldrix
R.I.P. man, he was so young and just getting where he wanted to be. Shit crazy
TMoney
If you richer than your opps say "yes sir"
OGR LilZip
Yessirrr
sickocandy
Yes sirr