PFFFFFF! Yeah right! What are you? The King of Knots? You think you're the freaking King of Tying Knots??
Florida’s heat has been radiating over hip-hop for many years. From the legendary “Uncle” Luke Campbell, Trick Daddy and Trina to DJ Khaled, Flo Rida, T-Pain, Rick Ross and Plies, the sunshine state has always produced hot music. The next artist to emerge from this sizzling climate is Ace Hood, and with an ace on the top of the deck, he is guaranteed to continue Florida’s heat wave.
“I got the name Ace as a child. My family always thought that I would be the one who would succeed in whatever I did,” he explains. “I feel like I’m an army in myself. I carry my own weight and since I represent for the hood, why not attach that to my name?”
Born Antoine McColister in Broward County, Florida, Ace knew he was destined for greatness. After an injury derailed his burgeoning football career, Ace turned to his true passion, rapping. At the age of 17, Ace teamed up with the Broward-County-based entertainment label, Dollaz & Dealz, to record the hit "M.O.E." ("Money Over Everything") which sparked an immediate buzz in South Florida. Ace began to perform and network which helped him gain exposure like never before. After fine-tuning his craft on local crowds, he set his sights on performing for DJ Khaled at his annual birthday bash.
“We was outside the radio station not even trying to get a deal, just hoping to perform at his birthday bash,” he recalls. “We just figured we’d try and perform. He had a contest going on where you had to give a certain amount of reasons why you should perform at the birthday bash. So I was going to rap for him on camera and show him why I was worthy. Although he had to go to a meeting, he came out, looked at me and said I love his image. We handed him a CD and once we did that he listened to it and called my manager that night. He said I love his swag, I hear starvation in his music and I want to take a meeting with him.”
That meeting turned into Ace becoming the first artist signed to DJ Khaled’s label “We the Best” distributed by Def Jam Records. His hot new single “Cash Flow” featuring T-Pain and Rick Ross is currently blazing the radio waves everywhere. “Once I played the song for Rick Ross he loved it and he put his whole swag to it” explains Khaled. “The song was pretty much done but we felt to make it more of a hit record, get somebody like T-Pain who’s running the game right now, on the hook to make it go that much further.” The song is setting the stage for Ace’s debut album, Gutta, with guest appearances from some of rap’s elite including Trick Daddy, Flo Rida, Akon, Plies and production from Cool & Dre, The Runners, Danjahandz and J.U.S.T.C.E. League, Ace’s deck is definitely stacked.
“This album is definitely gonna be a classic,” Ace says confidently. “People are expecting a lot out of me not only because I’m on Khaled’s label, but because everyone knows that the ace is ranked as the highest.”
With an ace up your sleeve, how can you go wrong?
Ballin like a Bitch
Ace Hood Lyrics
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Private plane champagne bitches gettin' switched
Ever since that money came they been on the D
Them fine supermodels always end up on my lease
What is he in for fuck what that pussy cost
I blow up 20 thousand Niemans just to piss them off
Bitch I'm here to set it off I'm here to set it off
You used to be the man homey now you falling off
My condo on the beach call it my club house LMAO what the fuck they hating for
Stay in some sneakers that don't drop until "the month's out?"
Every time I ride I keep my nine I'm talking Romo
Niggas runnin' they mouth I get to snapping like a photo
You fall in love with all these bitches that's a no no
you pillow talking with these hoes
You's a homo stick to the G code I remain in beast mode
see me throwin' money like I'm working on free throw
If I'm spending money she officially my freak ho
and I keep them thangs they go wherever that we go
Hey Ever since I can remember I been balling like a bitch
Private plane champagne bitches gettin' switched
Ever since that money came they been on the D
Them fine supermodels always end up on my lease
Bitch I'm balling balling ballin' like a bitch
Yeah I'm balling balling ballin' like a bitch
Yeah I'm balling balling ballin' like a bitch
We in this mother fucker young niggas getting rich
OK now Hello there America swagger will embarrass ya
catch me in Versace it go well with my character
It’s in my genetics to be fly all the amateurs
Balling like a bitch so disgustin' how I'm pullin' up
Ridin in the phantom ghost, yellow bone camel toe
Jewellery on "tropical?" call it maya angelou
All black shotty get to singin barry manilow
Fuckin' right my money long that's a nigga antidote
Three cars bigger crib couple mil I'm 24
Livin' fast hemi flow competition send me more
Just to piss them haters off I might go buy a fuckin boat
Money stuck on overload Cars I imported those
Women got a lot of them I switch em like my underclothes
I just did a new deal and I got a new bitch
They stealin' my old flows but I'm some new shit
Yeah I'm on some new shit
Hey Ever since I can remember I been balling like a bitch
Private plane champagne bitches gettin' switched
Ever since that money came they been on the D
Them fine supermodels always end up on my lease
Bitch I am balling balling ballin' like a bitch
Yeah I am balling balling ballin' like a bitch
Yeah I am balling balling ballin' like a bitch
We in this mother fucker young niggas getting rich
The lyrics to Ace Hood's "Ballin Like a Bitch" talk about his lavish lifestyle and how he has been living such a lifestyle from a young age. The song describes how he takes private planes, drinks champagne, and has numerous women around him. Ace Hood mentions how people are envious of his lifestyle and questions why they are hating on his success. He jokes about how he spends extravagantly, like buying $20,000 jeans, just to annoy those who criticize him. It's all seen as part of his desire to 'set things off' and still be a big player in the game.
The lyrics suggest that accumulating wealth is not enough for Ace Hood. He talks about how he is not afraid to throw money around, spends lavishly on the latest fashionable sneakers, and keeps a gun with him wherever he goes. He also suggests that he is not interested in being in love with these women and emphasizes the importance of sticking to the 'G code.' Finally, the chorus repeats that Ace Hood is "balling like a bitch," and that he and his peers are "young n***as getting rich."
Line by Line Meaning
Ever since I can remember I been balling like a bitch
I have been successful in my endeavors since childhood
Private plane champagne bitches gettin' switched
I travel luxuriously in a private plane and am surrounded by beautiful women
Ever since that money came they been on the D
People are attracted to me now that I have money
Them fine supermodels always end up on my lease
I have relationships with beautiful and famous women
Bitch I'm here to set it off I'm here to set it off
I'm here to start something exciting or impressive
You used to be the man homey now you falling off
You are no longer as successful as before
You niggas buy the bar I buy the club out
I spend more money than others
My condo on the beach call it my club house LMAO what the fuck they hating for
My luxurious condo on the beach is my party spot and others are envious of it
Stay in some sneakers that don't drop until "the month's out?"
I have early access to exclusive sneakers before others can buy them
Every time I ride I keep my nine I'm talking Romo
I carry a gun for protection
Niggas runnin' they mouth I get to snapping like a photo
I aggressively respond to those who talk negatively about me
You fall in love with all these bitches that's a no no
It's not wise to fall in love with every woman one meets
you pillow talking with these hoes
You are sharing intimate information with women you shouldn't trust
You's a homo stick to the G code I remain in beast mode
You are acting in a way that goes against traditional masculine ideals, while I stay dominant
see me throwin' money like I'm working on free throw
I spend my money carelessly
If I'm spending money she officially my freak ho
If I'm spending money on a woman, she's only with me for sex
and I keep them thangs they go wherever that we go
I carry guns with me wherever I go
swagger will embarrass ya
My demeanor and confidence will make you feel inferior
catch me in Versace it go well with my character
I wear Versace because it fits my personality
It’s in my genetics to be fly all the amateurs
I'm naturally stylish and above average
Balling like a bitch so disgustin' how I'm pullin' up
My obscene level of success is appalling
Ridin in the phantom ghost, yellow bone camel toe
I'm driving a luxurious car and a beautiful woman is accompanying me
Jewellery on "tropical?" call it maya angelou
My jewelry is unique and eye-catching
All black shotty get to singin barry manilow
My black gun is lethal and makes a lot of noise
Fuckin' right my money long that's a nigga antidote
My wealth is a solution to problems I encounter
Three cars bigger crib couple mil I'm 24
I'm young, but already extremely wealthy and own multiple cars and a big house
Livin' fast hemi flow competition send me more
I'm living fast and others are unable to keep up with me
Just to piss them haters off I might go buy a fuckin boat
I buy extravagant things just to upset those who are jealous of my success
Money stuck on overload Cars I imported those
I have so much money that I import cars
Women got a lot of them I switch em like my underclothes
I have many women and change them frequently
I just did a new deal and I got a new bitch
I recently made a new business deal and acquired a new woman
They stealin' my old flows but I'm some new shit
Others copy my old style, but I am on a new level
We in this mother fucker young niggas getting rich
We are all young and becoming extremely wealthy
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KHALED MOHAMMAED KHALED, ANTOINE MCCOLISTER, ORLANDO JAHLIL TUCKER
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