Multiple mixtapes followed in the coming months, with 2017 offering Billion Dollar Baby, Baby Talk, Baby Talk 2, 3, and 4, as well as Back on My Baby Jesus Sh!t. 2018 continued in a similarly fashion with Baby Talk 5 and Blank Blank. In November of 2018, while shopping with his family at a Walmart in Huntersville, North Carolina, Kirk was approached by several men. An altercation broke out and gunfire ensued, resulting in the death of 19-year-old Jalyn Domonique Craig. Kirk, while involved in the dispute, did not admit to firing the fatal shots and was not charged with any crime connected to the incident. DaBaby got a label deal in 2019 when he signed on with Interscope.
The label quickly released Baby on Baby in March of that year, a full-length that was preceded by videos for singles "Suge" and "Walker, Texas Ranger."
Big Business
DaBaby Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah no, no (Baby)
No, no (Ha ha ha)
(yeah, yeah, like that, like how it just was)
Real nigga (yeah) , still livin' (yeah)
Big business (yeah) , rich niggas (yeah)
And it ain't nothin' that they
It ain't nothin' that they can
Say could stop me, no
A real nigga, still livin', big business
Rich niggas and it ain't nothin' that they
Can say could stop me, no
And it ain't nothin' that they
Can say could stop me, no
Okay, now I'm back in my zone (My zone)
Don't pick up my phone (My phone)
Bitches get me up (Up)
They like my cologne (They like my co)
Niggas give me mud (Huh)
I be like, "What's wrong?"
(I be like, what's)
Who passed me this blunt? (What's that?)
Why this shit not strong?
I gotta stay with my beat (I gotta stay)
Won't let nobody play with my peeps
(Oh you wanna play?)
Got me a AR receipt (I won't let 'em play)
And I bet I'ma hop out and squeeze it
(Brr, brr)
All the hatin' it stoppin' my breathin'
(Uh, yeah) 'Cause they still ain't gon' pop
When they see me (Uh, yeah)
Niggas still on the block for no reason
That don't make you a
Real nigga
(Stupid ass nigga, yeah) , still livin'
(yeah) , big business (yeah)
Rich niggas (yeah)
And it ain't nothin' that they
Can say could stop me, no
It ain't nothin' that they can
Say could stop me, no
A real nigga, still livin', big business
Rich niggas (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
And it ain't nothin' that they
Can say could stop me, no
And it ain't nothin' that they
Can say could stop me, no
Let's go back in, okay now
Don't fuck up my vibe (Vibe)
Please don't blow my high (My high)
I'm not lookin' for love (No love)
That's an FYI (That's an F-Y)
You don't have to stare (You don't have to)
You can just say "Hi!" (You can just say)
She still acting shy (Why?)
She gon' fuck tonight
I'm not gon' play wit' a ho (Play)
Ain't got nothin' to say to a ho
(Nothin' to say)
And whatever I say it's a go (Whatever I say)
And I ain't finna say it no more
(Ain't finna say)
And I ain't into savin' a ho (Ayy)
Only thing that I'm savin' is dough (Oh yeah)
I don't wan' be a player no more, huh
I'm just gon' be a
Real nigga (yeah) , still livin' (yeah)
Big business (yeah) , rich niggas (yeah)
And it ain't nothin' that they
Can say could stop me, no
(yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
It ain't nothin' that they can
Say could stop me, no
(yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
A real nigga, still livin', big business
Rich niggas and it ain't nothin' that they
Can say could stop me, no
(yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
And it ain't nothin' that they
Can say could stop me, no
(yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
DaBaby, DaBaby, DaBaby, DaBaby, DaBaby
DaBaby and it ain't nothin' that they
Can say could stop me, no
In DaBaby's song "Big Business," the lyrics focus on his identity as a real and successful individual. He takes pride in being a "real nigga" who is still living and thriving in the industry, engaging in big business deals and surrounded by rich individuals. The repetition of the lines "And it ain't nothin' that they can say could stop me, no" emphasizes his determination and resilience against anyone who tries to hinder his progress.
The first verse reflects DaBaby's confidence in his own abilities as he declares that he's back in his zone and focuses on his craft. He dismisses distractions, including phone calls and negative energy, and highlights his popularity with women and his unique aroma. The mention of "niggas give me mud" could refer to jealousy or attempts to bring him down, to which he responds by questioning their motives and remaining vigilant. He also references having a weapon for protection and the fact that his enemies are unable to take action against him.
The second verse further reinforces DaBaby's mindset of being in control. He warns not to disrupt his vibe or ruin his high, indicating that he's not interested in love and prefers casual encounters. He is uninterested in engaging with those who stare but rather appreciates a simple greeting. He asserts his authority and lack of patience, stating that he determines the outcome and won't waste time on saving someone. The line "I don't wan' be a player no more" may imply a desire for more genuine connections rather than shallow interactions.
Overall, "Big Business" showcases DaBaby's self-assuredness as he navigates the music industry, emphasizing his resilience, determination, and refusal to let anything or anyone impede his success.
Line by Line Meaning
(You got the reverb on there?)
Asking if the audio effect 'reverb' is applied
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah no, no (Baby)
Expressing agreement and contradiction simultaneously
No, no (Ha ha ha)
Further emphasizing the contradiction
(yeah, yeah, like that, like how it just was)
Acknowledging and appreciating the current state or situation
Real nigga (yeah) , still livin' (yeah)
An authentic individual who is still alive
Big business (yeah) , rich niggas (yeah)
Engaged in significant financial transactions with wealthy individuals
And it ain't nothin' that they
Can say could stop me, no
Unaffected and unstoppable by any spoken opposition
Okay, now I'm back in my zone (My zone)
Feeling comfortable and focused in one's personal environment
Don't pick up my phone (My phone)
Choosing not to answer or engage in phone conversations
Bitches get me up (Up)
Women reaching out or showing interest
They like my cologne (They like my co)
Finding my fragrance appealing
Niggas give me mud (Huh)
Receiving criticism or negative vibes from certain individuals
I be like, "What's wrong?"
Questioning the reason behind their negativity
Who passed me this blunt? (What's that?)
Curious about the source or quality of the rolled marijuana
Why this shit not strong?
Expressing disappointment with the potency of the marijuana
I gotta stay with my beat (I gotta stay)
Remaining loyal to one's rhythm or flow
Won't let nobody play with my peeps
Protecting and not allowing anyone to mess with my close friends
Got me a AR receipt (I won't let 'em play)
Purchased a weapon and ready to defend against any threats
And I bet I'ma hop out and squeeze it (Brr, brr)
Confidently asserting the action of using the weapon when necessary
All the hatin' it stoppin' my breathin' (Uh, yeah)
The negativity and criticism is suffocating my motivation
'Cause they still ain't gon' pop
When they see me (Uh, yeah)
People who hold grudges or resentment won't take action when faced with me
Niggas still on the block for no reason
Individuals remaining in a neighborhood without any productive purpose
That don't make you a
Merely staying in a certain place doesn't define you as
Real nigga
An authentic and genuine person
(Stupid ass nigga, yeah) , still livin'
Emphasizing the foolishness of someone while affirming their existence
(yeah) , big business (yeah)
Involved in significant financial transactions
Rich niggas (yeah)
Wealthy individuals
And it ain't nothin' that they
Can say could stop me, no
Unaffected and unstoppable by any spoken opposition
And it ain't nothin' that they
Can say could stop me, no
Unaffected and unstoppable by any spoken opposition
Let's go back in, okay now
Let's return to the previous topic or activity
Don't fuck up my vibe (Vibe)
Don't ruin or disturb my positive energy
Please don't blow my high (My high)
Kindly avoid altering my state of positive emotions
I'm not lookin' for love (No love)
Not seeking a romantic relationship
That's an FYI (That's an F-Y)
Providing an information or heads-up
You don't have to stare (You don't have to)
No need to gaze or scrutinize intensely
You can just say "Hi!" (You can just say)
Simply greeting with a friendly 'Hi!'
She still acting shy (Why?)
She is still displaying shyness or hesitancy
She gon' fuck tonight
She will engage in sexual activity later
I'm not gon' play wit' a ho (Play)
I'm not going to entertain or engage with a promiscuous individual
Ain't got nothin' to say to a ho
There is nothing to be said to a promiscuous person
And whatever I say it's a go (Whatever I say)
My decisions or statements are final and will be followed
And I ain't finna say it no more
I'm not going to repeat myself
Ain't finna say
Not going to say
And I ain't into savin' a ho (Ayy)
I'm not interested in rescuing or saving a promiscuous person
Only thing that I'm savin' is dough (Oh yeah)
The only thing I'm preserving is money
I don't wan' be a player no more, huh
I don't want to continue being a womanizer
I'm just gon' be a
I'm simply going to become
Real nigga (yeah) , still livin' (yeah)
An authentic individual who is still alive
Big business (yeah) , rich niggas (yeah)
Engaged in significant financial transactions with wealthy individuals
And it ain't nothin' that they
Unaffected and unstoppable by any spoken opposition
Can say could stop me, no
Unaffected and unstoppable by any spoken opposition
(yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Expressing affirmation or agreement
It ain't nothin' that they can
Unaffected and unstoppable by any spoken opposition
Say could stop me, no
Unaffected and unstoppable by any spoken opposition
A real nigga, still livin', big business
An authentic individual who is still alive and engaged in significant financial transactions
Rich niggas (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Wealthy individuals
And it ain't nothin' that they
Unaffected and unstoppable by any spoken opposition
Can say could stop me, no
Unaffected and unstoppable by any spoken opposition
And it ain't nothin' that they
Unaffected and unstoppable by any spoken opposition
Can say could stop me, no
Unaffected and unstoppable by any spoken opposition
DaBaby, DaBaby, DaBaby, DaBaby, DaBaby
Repeating the artist's name for emphasis
DaBaby and it ain't nothin' that they
Unaffected and unstoppable by any spoken opposition
Can say could stop me, no
Unaffected and unstoppable by any spoken opposition
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTHONY MOSLEY, JONATHAN LYNDALE KIRK
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