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."
Drop
DaBaby Lyrics
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My voice kinda fucked up, but you know
Yeah
They thought it was over 'til I pulled up in the drop
I ran the light and hit the gas (yeah, yeah)
She like it when I hit her with my chain on and my watch (yes, sir)
She say, "Record," I use the flash with it (yeah)
I take my time, I have her blastin' (yeah)
She know that nigga think he fuckin' with me, but he not
She say I'm nothin' like her last nigga
Thought that it was over, but I'm back now
I run up them racks and now them hoes know how to act now
Looking for the truth? You found a nigga
Thought I was a one hit wonder 'til I dropped the album, didn't it?
Thought I was just like you 'til I bought a new car
Pull up in that bitch, like vroom
And I dropped your boo off
You'll probably pick her up later
I probably pick up a quarter million and shit on a hater
And it ain't a nigga gave me shit, but I did plenty of favors
I'm talking favors
Favors you ain't deserve and you ain't want that (yeah)
Passin' out these loans that I don't want back (yeah)
By the time you cross the line, I let you go back (yeah)
And now I pull up, drop the window, yell out
They thought it was over 'til I pulled up in the drop (let's go)
I ran the light and hit the gas (yeah, yeah)
She like it when I hit her with my chain on and my watch (yes, sir)
She say, "Record," I use the flash with it (yeah)
She always been a good girl, but she fuck me like a thot (okay)
I take my time, I have her blastin' (yeah)
She know that nigga think he fuckin' with me, but he not
She say I'm nothin' like her last nigga
Look, I ain't trippin', I already got more money than my opps
I'm just tryna get more money than last year
Don't argue with 'em, we take care of any problem that we got
I just hope when it's over, you got my back, uh-huh
And I ain't nothin' like your last
Look, I ain't nothing like your last nigga, you buggin', I run it up
Had to stack my bread up, I was sick of feelin' regular
Niggas out here drillin' her and you worried about impressin' her
(Yeah) I swear he's not me
If he ain't with the shits, then he not with me
I'm icy as a motherfucker, golly
Why the fuck wouldn't they wanna rob me?
They thought it was over 'til I pulled up in the drop
I ran the light and hit the gas (yeah, yeah)
She like it when I hit her with my chain on and my watch (yes, sir)
She say, "Record," I use the flash with it (yeah)
She always been a good girl, but she fuck me like a thot (okay)
I take my time, I have her blastin' (yeah)
She know that nigga think he fuckin' with me, but he not
She say I'm nothin' like her last nigga (yeah)
The song "DROP" by DaBaby is a rap anthem that boasts about his newfound success and the lavish lifestyle that comes with it. The song starts with the declaration that the game wasn't over yet as DaBaby pulls up in his "drop," or convertible car. He raps about his love for speed, hitting the gas and running the light, all while the woman in his passenger seat enjoys the extravagant jewelry he's wearing. The lyrics are provocative and boastful, describing DaBaby's sexual exploits and his ability to satisfy his partner.
In the second verse, DaBaby asserts his status as a rapper, comparing himself to his peers and referencing his successful album. Even as he brags about his fame and fortune, DaBaby recognizes that he needs to stay vigilant and protect himself from those who might try to take what he has earned. The chorus repeats the idea that people thought his time in the spotlight was over, only to be proven wrong when he showed up in his flashy car. The overall theme of "DROP" is that DaBaby is a powerful figure who doesn't take any crap from anyone and is always ready to prove himself.
Line by Line Meaning
They thought it was over 'til I pulled up in the drop
They believed my career was over until I showed up in the expensive car
I ran the light and hit the gas (yeah, yeah)
I sped through the intersection and drove off quickly
She like it when I hit her with my chain on and my watch (yes, sir)
She enjoys it when I wear my expensive jewelry during sex
She say, "Record," I use the flash with it (yeah)
She asks me to film our sexual encounters with the flash on for better lighting
She always been a good girl, but she fuck me like a thot (okay)
She may seem like a good girl, but she has sex with me like a promiscuous woman
I take my time, I have her blastin' (yeah)
I take my time during sex and make her feel intense pleasure
She know that nigga think he fuckin' with me, but he not
She is aware that another man is trying to compete with me sexually, but he cannot match up
Thought that it was over, but I'm back now
People believed my career was finished, but I have returned
Looking for the truth? You found a nigga
If you seek the truth, I am the one you should look for
Thought I was a one hit wonder 'til I dropped the album, didn't it?
People thought I would only have one successful song, but my album proved them wrong
And I dropped your boo off
You'll probably pick her up later
I had sex with your girlfriend and dropped her off, and you will likely see her later
I probably pick up a quarter million and shit on a hater
I make a lot of money and show off, especially to those who doubt me
Passin' out these loans that I don't want back (yeah)
I am giving away money to people without expecting them to pay it back
By the time you cross the line, I let you go back (yeah)
If you make a mistake, I allow you to correct it before I take action
Look, I ain't trippin', I already got more money than my opps
I am not stressed because I already have more money than my rivals
Don't argue with 'em, we take care of any problem that we got
I avoid arguments and address problems swiftly
I just hope when it's over, you got my back, uh-huh
I hope that when the situation is over, you will support me
Look, I ain't nothing like your last nigga, you buggin', I run it up
I am completely different from your previous boyfriend, and you are mistaken if you do not see that I am successful
Niggas out here drillin' her and you worried about impressin' her
Other men are only interested in having sex with her, but you focus on impressing her
I swear he's not me
If he ain't with the shits, then he not with me
Other men may try to mimic me, but if they are not willing to take risks, they are not like me
I'm icy as a motherfucker, golly
Why the fuck wouldn't they wanna rob me?
I am dressed in expensive jewelry and clothing, so it is understandable why someone might try to rob me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Artist J. Dubose, Jonathan Lyndale Kirk, Leon Krol, London Tyler Holmes, Mario Stefan Petersen
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