Golden's first music video, "Trappers Anthem", was released in 2017. In January 2019, he released the single "Valentino", which received over 100 million plays on Spotify. He received his first record deal through producer D. A. Doman. 24kGoldn got his big break through his 2019 "high-energy" single "Valentino". However, the rapper said in 2020 that "those ['Valentino'] were recorded over a year ago and don't exactly reflect the person I have become since then". Golden released his debut EP Dropped Outta College in November 2019, and he signed a record deal with Records, LLC and Columbia Records. In 2020, Golden gained further attention with single "City of Angels", which was officially released to US alternative radio on March 31, 2020; followed up in May 2020 with an official remix of the song by English singer-songwriter Yungblud. On May 20, 24kGoldn was featured on the remix of Olivia O'Brien's single "Josslyn".
On August 11, 2020, he was included on XXL's 2020 Freshman Class, placing in the 10th position after receiving the most fan votes. That same month, Golden's July 2020 single "Mood" featuring Iann Dior hit the charts due to its success on TikTok. It went on to peak at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
24kGoldn's music ranges from a variety of genres, motivated by his need to "never want[ing] to be constricted by one genre". Regarding his style, he stated: "depending on what song you listen to, my music can be described different ways". He attributes his "maturity and development" to rapper Paypa Boy, who initially got him into recording music.
24kGoldn grew up in San Francisco, California and attended Lowell High School, a selective public school. As a child, 24kGoldn acted in commercials. Golden sang in the choir in middle school and high school, and, with that, the importance of music in his life grew with his "own growth". Before he realised he could do music professionally, he planned on becoming a hedge fund manager. Golden attended the University of Southern California where he joined the Beta-Sigma Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, as a Spring 2019 initiate. He initially took a leave of absence from school to pursue his rap career. Golden stated that he was not anticipating "that things were going to happen so fast when I came to USC", and did not think he would finish University, but he wanted to round off the school year to further develop the relationships he made, stating his love for being on campus, and that being a student kept him "grounded".
Ice Cream Man
24kgoldn Lyrics
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Like the ice cream man uFO
Tryna stash a hundred bands
In these corduroy pants
I'm the plug for the licks
Like the ice cream man
Bitch I'm up late nights in the trapski man
Gave my life meaning
Tryna stash a hundred bands
In these corduroy pants
I'm the plug for the licks
Like the ice cream man
Bitch I'm up late nights in the trapski man
Fell in love with the game
Gave my life meaning
I'm stacking so much bands that
I might need a pursе
I just beat the pussy up so
She might need a hеarse
You ain't makin' any hit's boy
You might need a verse
You ain't makin' any bands boy
You might need some work
Tell me what you need nigga
I probably got it
Fuck the safe way, 24k to Market
Countin' up that green nigga
I cannot stop it
I got addicted to pocketin' all the profit
(Ay) she see me flexin' uh
Loyal girl tryna neck me yuh
Gimme that becky yuh
Gimme that lemon infection
I cannot hit it without a protection
Coulda been broke
Steady countin' up my fetti and
All of my blessin's yeah
Tell me what you need nigga
I probably got it
Fuck the Safeway, 24k to Market
Countin' up that green nigga
I cannot stop it
I got addicted to pocketin' all the profit
(Ay)
She see me flexin' uh
Loyal girl tryna neck me yuh
Gimme that becky yuh she see me flexin' uh
Loyal girl tryna neck me yuh
Gimme that becky yuh
Tryna stash a hundred bands
In these corduroy pants
I'm the plug for the licks
Like the ice cream man
Bitch I'm up late nights in the trapski man
Fell in love with the game
Gave my life meaning
Tryna stash a hundred bands
In these corduroy pants
I'm the plug for the licks
Like the ice cream man
Bitch I'm up late nights in the trapski man
Fell in love with the game
Gave my life meaning
The lyrics to 24kgoldn's "Ice Cream Man" depict the rapper's life as a successful and influential figure in the drug trade. He compares himself to the ice cream man who provides treats, indicating that he is the go-to person for obtaining illegal substances. The line "I'm the plug for the licks" emphasizes his role as the main source for drug deals.
He talks about his ambitions to accumulate wealth by trying to stash a hundred bands (money) in his corduroy pants. This highlights his desire for financial success and the risks associated with his chosen lifestyle. The repetition of the line "I'm the plug for the licks, like the ice cream man" reinforces his authority and status in the drug world.
Additionally, the lyrics reveal the rapper's dedication to the game (drug trade). He claims to have fallen in love with it and attributes it to giving his life meaning. This suggests that his involvement in the drug trade has brought purpose and fulfillment to his existence, regardless of its illegal nature.
Overall, "Ice Cream Man" offers an introspective look into 24kgoldn's life as a prominent figure in the drug trade, highlighting his significance, ambitions, and the allure that comes with his chosen lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the plug for the licks
I am the one who supplies the illegal activities
Like the ice cream man uFO
Similar to how the ice cream man sells treats, I sell illegal substances
Tryna stash a hundred bands
Attempting to hide and store a large amount of money
In these corduroy pants
In the pockets of my pants made of corduroy fabric
Bitch I'm up late nights in the trapski man
I spend my late nights involved in illegal activities in dangerous areas
Fell in love with the game
I have become deeply passionate and devoted to the illegal lifestyle
Gave my life meaning
Engaging in these activities has given purpose and significance to my existence
I'm stacking so much bands that
I am accumulating a significant amount of money
I might need a purse
The amount of money I have requires a bag or container to hold it
I just beat the pussy up so
I have engaged in sexual activity aggressively and forcefully
She might need a hearse
The sexual encounter may have been intense to the point of potential harm or injury
You ain't makin' any hit's boy
You are not achieving success in the music industry
You might need a verse
To improve your music career, you may require a feature or collaboration
You ain't makin' any bands boy
You are not earning substantial amounts of money
You might need some work
You may need to improve and work harder to achieve success
Tell me what you need nigga
Inform me of your desires and needs
I probably got it
Most likely, I have what you are looking for
Fuck the safe way, 24k to Market
Disregard the legal path and engage in illegal activities to make money
Countin' up that green nigga
Calculating and accumulating a large amount of money
I cannot stop it
I cannot cease the process of making money
I got addicted to pocketin' all the profit
I have become addicted to keeping and using all the money I make
Ay) she see me flexin' uh
Hey, she sees me showing off and exhibiting my wealth
Loyal girl tryna neck me yuh
A faithful girl is attempting to provide sexual pleasure
Gimme that becky yuh
Give me oral sex
Gimme that lemon infection
Provide me with a sexually transmitted disease
I cannot hit it without a protection
I cannot engage in sexual activity without using protection
Coulda been broke
I could have been financially destitute
Steady countin' up my fetti and
Consistently accumulating and counting my money
All of my blessin's yeah
All of my financial successes and opportunities
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Literally every song this man makes is a masterpiece
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I mean I know right
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@Nora Vaughn dummy don’t lissen to this music than it’s good music
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here before this blows up... 46 comments, this guy’s incredible, he’s gonna make it big one day