Curren$y had an underground hit in 2006, Where Da Cash At, which can be heard on several of Lil' Wayne's mixtapes, including Dedication 2. He was featured on Lil Wayne's song "Grown Man" from the album Tha Carter II. Due to certain issues concerning the release of his album Music 2 Fly 2, he left Young Money and formed his Fly Society crew with professional skateboarder and rapper Terry Kennedy.
He has since focused on his Jets movement, which helped introduce various rappers such as Trademark da Skydiver, Young Roddy, Fendi P and T.Y., as well as slightly reintroduce No Limit veteran Fiend to new audiences. He later started to work in New York with Ski Beatz and other MCs at Dame Dash's DD172; where he released Pilot Talk and its sequel Pilot Talk II both in 2010, and was also featured on several songs on Ski Beatz' 24 Hour Karate School. Since then, Curren$y has put out eight more albums, 25 EPs and 43 mixtapes.
Albums
2009 - This Ain't No Mixtape (April 21, 2009)
2009 - Jet Files (October 6, 2009)
2010 - Pilot Talk (July 13, 2010)
2010 - Pilot Talk II (Nov. 22, 2010)
2011 - Weekend at Burnie's (June 28, 2011)
2012 - Muscle Car Chronicles (February 14, 2012)
2012 - The Stoned Immaculate (June 5, 2012)
2015 - Pilot Talk III (April 4, 2015)
2015 - Canal Street Confidential (December 4, 2015)
2018 - Fetti (with Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist)
2019 - #2009 (with Wiz Khalifa) [February 8, 2019]
2019 - Gran Turismo (with Statik Selektah) [May 17, 2019]
2019 - Pheno Grigio (with Berner) [July 7, 2019]
2019 - Plan of Attack (with Trademark & Young Roddy) [October 11, 2019]
2019 - Back at Burnie's (December 20, 2019)
2020 - The Tonite Show with Curren$y (with DJ Fresh) [January 31, 2020]
2020 - Spring Clean (with Fuse) [June 19, 2020]
2020 - The OutRunners (with Harry Fraud) [July 24, 2020]
2020 - The Director's Cut (with Harry Fraud) [September 18, 2020]
2021 - Collection Agency
Mixtapes & EPs:
2006 - G-Series Mixtape (with Mack Maine)
2007 - Life At 30,000 ft.
2007 - Independence Day
2008 - Higher Than 30,000 ft.
2008 - Welcome to the Winner's Circle
2008 - Fear & Loathing in New Orleans
2008 - Super Tecmo Bowl
2008 - Fast Times At Ridgemont Fly
2008 - Fin...
2009 - How Fly (with Wiz Khalifa)
2010 - Smokee Robinson
2011 - Return to the Winners Circle
2011 - Verde Terrace
2012 - Here (February 5, 2012)
2012 - #The1st28 (with Styles P) [ February 28, 2012]
2012 - Cigarette Boats (with Harry Fraud) [July 10, 2012]
2012 - Priest Andretti (October 31, 2012)
2012 - 3 Piece Set / A Closed Session (December 24, 2012)
2013 - New Jet City (February 5, 2013)
2013 - Live in Concert (with Wiz Khalifa) [April 20, 2013]
2013 - Bales (with Young Roddy) [September 6, 2013]
2013 - The Stage (with Smoke DZA & Harry Fraud) [October 30, 2013]
2014 - The Drive In Theatre (February 14, 2014)
2014 - Saturday Night Car Tunes [August 30, 2014]
2014 - More Saturday Night Car Tunes [October 4, 2014]
2015 - Even More Saturday Night Car Tunes (April 20, 2015)
2015 - Cathedral (August 5, 2015)
2016 - The Owners Manual (January 19, 2016)
2016 - The Carrollton Heist (February 14, 2016)
2016 - Weed & Instrumentals (March 25, 2016)
2016 - Bourbon Street Secrets (with Purps) [April 20, 2016]
2016 - The Legend of Harvard Blue (May 30, 2016)
2016 - Stoned on Ocean (June 27, 2016)
2016 - Weed & Instrumentals 2 (July 22, 2016)
2016 - Revolver (with Sledgren) [August 24, 2016]
2016 - Andretti 9/30 (September 30, 2016)
2016 - Andretti 10/30 (October 30, 2016)
2016 - Andretti 11/30 (November 30, 2016)
2016 - Andretti 12/30 (December 30, 2016)
2017 - The Jetlanta EP (with Cornerboy P and T.Y.) [January 13, 2017]
2017 - The Fo20 Massacre (April 20, 2017)
2017 - The Champagne Files (July 20, 2017)
2017 - The Motivational Speech EP (with Lex Luger) [September 30, 2017]
2018 - The Spring Collection (February 23, 2018)
2018 - Parking Lot Music (March 28, 2018)
2018 - Air Freshna (April 20, 2018)
2018 - The Marina (with Harry Fraud) [May 30, 2018]
2018 - Fire in the Clouds (August 30, 2018)
2018 - Weed & Instrumentals 3 (December 24, 2018)
2019 - Umbrella Symphony (with LNDN DRGS) [May 10, 2019]
2019 - Hot August Nights (August 16, 2019)
2019 - Hot August Nights Forever (November 28, 2019)
2019 - Prestige Worldwide (with Smoke DZA) [November 29, 2019]
2020 - 3 Piece Set (February 21, 2020)
2020 - Smokin' Potnas (with Fendi P) [March 13, 2020]
2020 - The Green Tape (April 10, 2020)
2020 - Bonus Footage (with Harry Fraud) [November 27, 2020]
2021 - Financial District (April 20, 2021)
Money Shot
Curren$y Lyrics
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I tell them open the safe
A ho a ho, I put a ho in her place
They show me love all the time
Motherfucker it ain't nothin' to rhyme
Got my tax bracket cracking filling W9's out
It's my house
I was in the pro's, you was only at the tryouts
It is what it is and it be what it be (oh yeah)
Pimpin' ain't easy, leave it to me (oh yeah)
Mommy, I don't need a ho, wonder why I keep her though
She got that bong-ba-bong-bong like how the speakers go
Kick it on the FIFA flow
We fucking with a Jedi, on my left side I got C-3PO
Do it big, keep it low, swear that I'm a genius though
Why I'm in line at the club like Emilio!
Sit at home, rich alone, Vic Damone, money talk
This is mine, get your own, this the fuckin' money shot
Benz coupe, green Dickies suit
You lied if you say I ain't the truth at what I do
I stay high, halfway shut eyes when I came through
Comfortably dressed, it's the sultan of sweats
Boardin' the jet, on course to collect the check
Give these little boys somethin' to respect
You can be the man on somebody else set
No baby steps, I move like a Tyrannosaurus Rex
We tryna have right now and next, everybody eat
That's what I'm tryna see
Do it better than I done it homie
Don't just follow me, I'm not the one to try to be
I'm watching you too, I need you to inspire me
Fool this is true, I don't even lie down to sleep
No time, I take naps in-between flights
Even though it don't seem right, no sheets
Dollar signs all night in my sleep
Money shot
In "Money Shot," Curren$y and Mac Miller brag about their financial success and their ability to call the shots. The opening lines indicate that they feel like people have been trying to limit their success, but they aren't going to be held back. Curren$y asserts himself as a womanizer who can easily put any woman in their place, while Mac Miller boasts about his talent and his wealth. They both reference their tax bracket, indicating that they are making a significant amount of income.
The chorus seems to suggest that making money is the ultimate goal, with the line "get your own, this the fuckin' money shot" indicating that they have achieved their goal. Curren$y's verse emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and not getting caught up in other people's expectations. He describes himself as a successful athlete and uses sports metaphors to convey the importance of being at the top. Continuously reminding listeners that he wants everyone to eat, meaning he wants everyone to be successful even if they are not on his level.
Meanwhile, Mac Miller's verse emphasizes his own success and the importance of not following in someone else's footsteps. He wants to inspire others to do better, and he's watching them to see how they achieve success. He portrays himself as someone who is always on the move and spending little time resting. Overall, the song seems to be a declaration of success and a warning to anyone who tries to hold them back.
Line by Line Meaning
Motherfuckers thought they had it on lock
People thought they had control, but I challenge them to open the safe.
I tell them open the safe
I challenge people to release the wealth they're hoarding.
A ho a ho, I put a ho in her place
I put those who disrespect me in their position.
They show me love all the time
People shower me with love continuously.
Motherfucker it ain't nothin' to rhyme
I'm a skilled rapper.
Got my tax bracket cracking filling W9's out
I earn so much money that I need to complete several tax forms.
It's my house
I have full control.
I was in the pro's, you was only at the tryouts
I'm a pro, you're an amateur.
Tell your coach to put your ass at timeout
You should take a break from trying to compete with me.
It is what it is and it be what it be (oh yeah)
Things are the way they are.
Pimpin' ain't easy, leave it to me (oh yeah)
Pimping is difficult and I'm an expert.
Mommy, I don't need a ho, wonder why I keep her though
I don't need a woman, but I still have one.
She got that bong-ba-bong-bong like how the speakers go
She has a body that is pleasing to the senses.
Kick it on the FIFA flow
Relaxing and having a good time.
We fucking with a Jedi, on my left side I got C-3PO
We're chilling like we're in a sci-fi movie.
Do it big, keep it low, swear that I'm a genius though
I do things in a grand way, but I'm still smart.
Why I'm in line at the club like Emilio!
I'm standing in line at the club for some reason.
Sit at home, rich alone, Vic Damone, money talk
I sit at home, wealthy and alone.
This is mine, get your own, this the fuckin' money shot
I earned this money, so you should earn your own. This is the climax.
Benz coupe, green Dickies suit
I drive a Mercedes and wear green pants.
You lied if you say I ain't the truth at what I do
Don't deny that I'm the real deal.
I stay high, halfway shut eyes when I came through
I'm always on drugs.
Comfortably dressed, it's the sultan of sweats
I'm relaxed and comfortable.
Boardin' the jet, on course to collect the check
I'm on the plane and heading to collect my money.
Give these little boys somethin' to respect
I demand respect from others.
You can be the man on somebody else set
You can be in charge of someone else's operation.
No baby steps, I move like a Tyrannosaurus Rex
I make major moves often and with power.
We tryna have right now and next, everybody eat
We're trying to enjoy the present while planning for the future.
That's what I'm tryna see
That's what I want to happen.
Do it better than I done it homie
Do things with more skill than I did.
Don't just follow me, I'm not the one to try to be
Don't aim to be like me, just be yourself.
I'm watching you too, I need you to inspire me
I'm aware of your actions and need you to motivate me.
Fool this is true, I don't even lie down to sleep
It's true, I don't often sleep.
No time, I take naps in-between flights
I'm so busy that I can only nap during flights.
Even though it don't seem right, no sheets
Even though it may not seem comfortable, I don't use sheets.
Dollar signs all night in my sleep
I dream about money.
Money shot
This is the grand finale of earning money.
Lyrics ยฉ Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Shante Scott Franklin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
invinciblejets
Put this joint on as soon as I heard the news RIP Mac. This verse will always be a classic for me.
MackABD
was just playing this song yesterday in my car . didnt expect to hear he has passed away the next day. damn R.I.P.
Tristan Mitchell
Same
UIgogeta 94
For real bro
Relly B
Me too
Collins Ehiorobo
Shyt crazy bro, stay safe my nigga love you bro ๐ฏ
The Green Nugget Oneil
R.I.P MAC funny how we all came here to listen to one of his best verses!
Dr. Strange
The Green Nugget Oneil itโs so sad man
Zenku
Facts!
t millz
Bless up