6lack is currently signed to Love Renaissance and Interscope Records. He is also a member of the Atlanta-Baltimore music collective Spillage Village, founded by EarthGang and JID. 6lack has received three Grammy Award nominations and has won an MTV Video Music Award.
ATL Freestyle
6LACK Lyrics
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Taking out the trash on yo' ass
I get rid of bad friends like a dump truck
Everything I been through is everything I am
What the fuck you think this is? Think I lucked up
Still down to earth, never stuck up
Ridding all my extra weight like a tum' tuck
I sacrifice most of my time
I'm what? Come for mines and guns up
Wanna talk, better run ya funds up
I'm from the 5, middle finger like I'm Nudy
It's Mr turn the tabernacle to a movie, ooh-wee
Keep it moving, nothing to see
I grew up eating hot wings and bumping Gucci
On the block ain't have no OG to school me
We just yelling, "Wassup" like Skooly
We hit the mall and we ball all day
I really know a drought, so it's blue hundreds in the safe
My nigga ain't a a Jake, but he running with that K
And you might take a L just for running out your face
I'm still the love doc, hood therapist
My life is VVS, I practice clarity
I practice what I preach
I'm living what I teach
Was looking down now they looking up to me
Clearly got me fucked up
Taking out the trash on yo' ass
I get rid of bad friends like a dump truck
Everything I been through is everything I am
What the fuck you think this is? Think I lucked up
Still down to earth, never stuck up
Ridding all my extra weight like a tum' tuck
I sacrifice most of my time
So my daughter can take vacations in bumfuck
Riding through Atlanta on a off day
Hoping that nobody double cross me
Hit up Keisha, "Have you seen Parlay?"
'Cause he ain't make it to the after party, ay
Spin the block 'cause its hot, keeping watch
6 o'clock time for Greg Street to rock
(Hmm, mmh, yeah, okay)
I use to walk around that corner right in Kirkwood
Anne's Snack Bar, where the food real good
I was living like a fool, breaking all the rules
Best of both worlds 'cause a nigga went to school
I was rapping like a bitch, singing to your girl
Might be quiet, baby, but I'm ready to rock your world, yeah
(Hmm, okay, yeah, yeah, ay)
6LACK's "ATL Freestyle" is a deep dive into his roots and how his environment in Atlanta helped shape him into the person he is today. He starts the song by calling out anyone who thinks that he is just lucky for his success because everything he has accomplished is a result of the challenges he has faced. He uses the metaphor of taking out the trash like a dump truck to refer to how he removes any negative influences from his life. This is followed by a reference to his daughter and how he sacrifices his time so that she can have a better life. He then talks about his hometown and how it has influenced him. He mentions his affiliation with the 5, a reference to Atlanta's Zone 5, and how he is still grounded despite his success.
The second half of the song sees 6LACK reminiscing about his past and how he has changed since then. He references Anne's Snack Bar, a popular burger joint in Atlanta, and the fact that he was living recklessly, breaking all the rules. He then talks about how his music has developed and how he now has the confidence to "rock your world" - a reference to his own abilities and an indication of how far he has come.
Line by Line Meaning
Clearly got me fucked up
You misunderstand who I am and what I'm capable of.
Taking out the trash on yo' ass
Removing toxic people from my life just like how trash is thrown away.
I get rid of bad friends like a dump truck
I cut off bad friends from my life quickly and easily, like how a dump truck gets rid of its load.
Everything I been through is everything I am
All my past experiences contribute to who I am as a person.
What the fuck you think this is? Think I lucked up
Do you really think my success is due to luck?
Still down to earth, never stuck up
Despite my success, I remain humble and approachable.
Ridding all my extra weight like a tum' tuck
Getting rid of things that weigh me down, like how someone gets a tummy tuck to remove excess skin.
I sacrifice most of my time
I dedicate a lot of time to my work and family.
So my daughter can take vacations in bumfuck
I work hard to provide for my family, even if it means going to less popular vacation spots.
Riding through Atlanta on a off day
I'm driving around Atlanta on a day off.
Hoping that nobody double cross me
I hope that no one tries to betray or take advantage of me.
Hit up Keisha, "Have you seen Parlay?"
I'm trying to find my friend Parlay through a mutual friend Keisha.
'Cause he ain't make it to the after party, ay
Parlay didn't show up to the after party as planned.
Spin the block 'cause its hot, keeping watch
I'm being cautious and vigilant by driving around the block, since things are heating up.
6 o'clock time for Greg Street to rock
It's 6 PM, the time when Greg Street's radio show comes on.
I use to walk around that corner right in Kirkwood
I used to walk around the corner in the Kirkwood neighborhood.
Anne's Snack Bar, where the food real good
Anne's Snack Bar is a place with delicious food.
I was living like a fool, breaking all the rules
I used to live recklessly and disregard rules.
Best of both worlds 'cause a nigga went to school
I had the best of both worlds because I went to school and pursued my passions.
I was rapping like a bitch, singing to your girl
I used to rap in a soft, unimpressive way, but now I'm confident in my abilities.
Might be quiet, baby, but I'm ready to rock your world, yeah
I may seem reserved, but I'm talented and ready to impress.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Adeyinka Bankole-Ojo, Christopher Justice, Daniel Paul Foster, Ricardo Valentine
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Octagon9
it’s okay
as someone mentioned
maybe if he wasn’t
he wouldn’t be he
and not happy
with peeps
chasing
him
and
all
that
he has enough fame and money I’m
sure to satisfy those needs
and can truly be creative
without the pitfalls of too
much fame
obviously it’s solely up to him
and what he cares for
we clueless really
Luhluthando Ngubane
i love how 6lack loves his daughter so much that he makes reference to her in most of his music
420
For real.
daire kelly
yeah, its because she is such a huge part of his life just everything revolves around her now🥰
Kek Cheburek
Good parents always associate everything with their kids. 6Lack is one of good parents.
kulture
even chriss brown and mostly I think it’s because if they grew up without getting love from their parents_definitely they wanna give their babies everything they didn’t experience during their childhood
ThePatriceProject
Me too 😍🥰💕🙏🏾
Kevin Ramsey
“I get rid of bad friends like a dump truck” who else felt that?!!
prithvi bumia
That hit differently. I just ended terms with two of my best friends. I wouldnt call them bad but I guess we werent meant to be together.
Nadia Krissaane
Me right here.. sometimes I start to blame myself fo losing alot of friends
Trizzy Mayne
Like a dump truck? That doesnt even make sense, girlfriends maybe because you "dump" them but just cus it rhymes dont make it good bars