22Gz began gaining a following back in 2016 after he released the singles “Blixky” and “Suburban”. The latter, which was produced by London based drill/UK grime producer AXL Beats, is regarded as one of the first major Brookyln drill songs to become popular.
He was later signed to Kodak Black’s Florida based label, Sniper Gang, in 2018.
His first major mixtape, The Blixky Tape, was released through Atlantic Records in the summer of 2019.
Crime Rate
22Gz Lyrics
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Bands, bands
Blicky da blicky da blicky da blicky da blicky
Gang, gang, gang
Grrrt
Crime rate, tryna bring it up, unload them choppers
Pockets filled up with the Benjamins, they plottin'
Opp nigga thought he caught me slipping, had to pop him
Crime rate, tryna bring it up, unload them choppers
Pockets filled up with the Benjamins, they plottin'
Guapped up, hella fettuccini, fuck the nonsense
Opp nigga thought he caught me slipping, had to pop him
Opp niggas never on nothing, I'm with the drama
Catch a nigga lackin', up the llama, drop him
I been stacking all this fettuccini, got my guap up
Niggas think it's sweet 'til a real nigga pop up
Split a nigga noodle, now his brains look like lobsters
I got a Suburban full of shooters tryna pop somethin'
Pockets filled, Glock is near
Bitches freakin', tryna top the kid
She a thotty bitch, caught the top and slid
Crime rate, tryna bring it up, unload them choppers
Pockets filled up with the Benjamins, they plottin'
Guapped up, hella fettuccini, fuck the nonsense
Opp nigga thought he caught me slipping, had to pop him
Crime rate, tryna bring it up, unload them choppers
Pockets filled up with the Benjamins, they plottin'
Guapped up, hella fettuccini, fuck the nonsense
Opp nigga thought he caught me slipping, had to pop him
Let off, then we drippin', my energy been different
Thought he caught me slippin', got four more in my Smith an'
Pull up with that wand, poof, that nigga missin'
That .40 and that nine look like two bitches kissing
Snipe him with a blicky, left him snoozed, he a victim
Niggas running Rickey out they shoes, he was sprinting
If they askin', we did it
Y'all some YouTube killers
Say the streets a jungle
I'm with two gorillas (Gang, gang, gang)
Crime rate, tryna bring it up, unload them choppers
Pockets filled up with the Benjamins, they plottin'
Guapped up, hella fettuccini, fuck the nonsense
Opp nigga thought he caught me slipping, had to pop him
Crime rate, tryna bring it up, unload them choppers
Pockets filled up with the Benjamins, they plottin'
Guapped up, hella fettuccini, fuck the nonsense
Opp nigga thought he caught me slipping, had to pop him
"Crime rate, tryna bring it up, unload them choppers. Pockets filled up with the Benjamins, they plottin'. Guapped up, hella fettuccini, fuck the nonsense. Opp nigga thought he caught me slipping, had to pop him." In these lyrics, 22Gz is bragging about his criminal activities and his willingness to resort to violence to protect himself. He speaks about carrying a weapon and taking out his opposition, stating that he's not afraid to do what it takes to succeed in the criminal world. 22Gz uses his lyrics to warn others about his power and strength, portraying himself as a dangerous figure that others should not mess with. He also talks about the benefits of his illegal activities, boasting about the amount of money he's made and the material possessions he's been able to acquire.
Throughout the song, 22Gz uses slang and colloquialisms commonly associated with the hip-hop genre, particularly the drill subgenre that originated in Chicago. The term "Blicky" refers to a semi-automatic handgun, while "guap" is slang for money. The reference to "fettuccini" is a play on the word "bread," another slang term for money. The line "op niggas never on nothing" is a reference to 22Gz's opposition, who he feels are not living up to the same standards he is setting for himself.
Overall, the message of the song is one that glorifies violence and criminal activity. It perpetuates negative stereotypes about black men and promotes a culture of aggression and retaliation. While the song has become popular in hip-hop circles, it is important to recognize the damage that it may be doing to impressionable young listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Crime rate, tryna bring it up, unload them choppers
I am trying to increase the crime rate and willing to use guns to do it.
Pockets filled up with the Benjamins, they plottin'
My pockets are full of money and my enemies are plotting against me.
Guapped up, hella fettuccini, fuck the nonsense
I am rich and have a lot of money, so I don't care about the haters or anyone who wants to start trouble.
Opp nigga thought he caught me slipping, had to pop him
My enemy thought he had the upper hand, but I had to shoot and kill him to defend myself.
Opp niggas never on nothing, I'm with the drama
My enemies are never doing anything, but I am always ready for a fight.
Catch a nigga lackin', up the llama, drop him
If I catch my enemy off guard, I will shoot and kill him.
I been stacking all this fettuccini, got my guap up
I have been accumulating a lot of money and now I am rich.
Niggas think it's sweet 'til a real nigga pop up
My haters think I am weak, but they will see my true strength when I come after them.
Split a nigga noodle, now his brains look like lobsters
I shot and killed my enemy, and his head now looks like a cooked lobster.
I got a Suburban full of shooters tryna pop somethin'
I have a car full of armed men who are ready to shoot and kill anyone who crosses me.
Pockets filled, Glock is near
My pockets are full of money and my gun is close by.
Bitches freakin', tryna top the kid
Girls are attracted to me and want to have sex with me.
She a thotty bitch, caught the top and slid
She is a promiscuous woman who had sex with me and then left.
Let off, then we drippin', my energy been different
After shooting my enemy, my energy has been different and I feel more powerful.
Thought he caught me slippin', got four more in my Smith an'
My enemy thought he had the upper hand, but I had more armed men with me and was able to defend myself.
Pull up with that wand, poof, that nigga missin'
I showed up with my gun and my enemy disappeared because I scared him away.
That .40 and that nine look like two bitches kissing
My guns look like they are kissing because I am holding them together.
Snipe him with a blicky, left him snoozed, he a victim
I shot and killed my enemy with my gun, leaving him completely unconscious.
Niggas running Rickey out they shoes, he was sprinting
My enemies are running away as fast as they can because they know I am coming for them.
If they askin', we did it
If anyone asks, we are responsible for the crime.
Y'all some YouTube killers
My enemies talk tough on the internet but would never actually do anything in real life.
Say the streets a jungle, I'm with two gorillas (Gang, gang, gang)
People say the streets are dangerous, but I have two armed men with me who are as strong and dangerous as gorillas.
Contributed by Mason V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
scarlett dunn
22Gz on some real heat 🔥🔥 He keeps dropping bangers and don't give a shit about AUTHENTIC views not even for a single view.
Heamant
22 never disappoints
Azz!1
fr fr
MR
Facts 💯
A
Glad to see 22Gz blown up he worked hard for this moment 💯
Sanel Redzematovic
aaron berhane he ain’t blown up at all yet. he’s only poppin in NYC
A
Sanel Redzematovic not true I’m from Boston and everyone hear listens to him
MrEffects
came a long way from suburban
A
Iniquity Effect that’s my song too 😂💪🏾
Hip Hop Connoisseur
22 been dropping nothing but bangers lately 🔥🔥