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."
POP STAR
DaBaby Lyrics
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They gon' tell you I went
They gon' tell you I went
They gon' tell you I went
Pop star (pop star)
What they gon' tell you? (huh)
They prolly tell you I went pop (huh?)
I'm on front row at BET without my Glock (huh?)
I'm ready to beat a nigga up like I'm The Rock (let's go)
And she ready to sweep a nigga up because he hot (mm, mm)
She ready to eat a nigga up until he lock (yeah)
She hit the brakes and speed it up like she a car (hmm)
Now she got her hands behind her head like I'm a cop (huh)
I told her "Fuck the police", yeah
She right beside me and she sendin' nudes (let's go)
You fuck my bitch? That's cool, I'm fuckin' niggas bitches, too
If you try my shoes, they ain't gon' fit, man, you wear different shoes (uh, uh)
Had to dumb it down for them to bite, now it's time to switch the groove (okay, okay)
I pull up smooth wit' my lil' bae, but I coulda came wit' your boo (uh-huh)
If you wit' the shit like I'm wit' the shit, when they play they gon' make the news (yeah)
I was hittin' your sis on Sunday at your grandma place, she cool (Uh-huh)
And if she raised you, I don't want her plate, no, I ain't even take her food (no thanks)
Baby bougie, he be turnin' down all kinda hoes
He took my bitch in Nike, I'm rockin' designer clothes
I told her "Sorry, I'm not fuckin', baby I'm not a hoe"
Had bitches knockin' at my door like they was Domino's
They gon' say I went pop (huh?)
Until a nigga play with me and he get popped (yeah)
I'm on front row at BET without my Glock (huh?)
I'm ready to beat a nigga up like I'm The Rock (let's go)
And she ready to sweep a nigga up because he hot (mm, mm)
She ready to eat a nigga up until he lock (yeah)
She hit the brakes and speed it up like she a car (hmm)
Now she got her hands behind her head like I'm a cop (huh)
I told her "Fuck the police", yeah
Takin' a trip to Mexico, I'm comin' right back in town (Orale)
I sell a lot perico, been tryna slow it down (tryna slow it down)
Takin' a four, I put a two on that and then I make it bounce (boing)
I took a thirty-six to a hundred and eight and weigh up every ounce
I'm a plug, workin' a drug hub out in H-town (hey)
Hey, what up? You my lil' love bug, you with Gates now
Penetrate while I grip her waist, push her face down (yeah)
Concentrate (boom), this that bass, makin' great sounds (boom, boom, boom)
Got a graveyard up under my belt, more murders than New Mexico
Thirty round extension, mini Glizzy and I'm servin' coke
I'm up in rank in the cartel, I got control in this bitch (nyoom)
I still book you for a show and get you showed in this bitch
Swear you want a don dada, bitch, we Puerto Rico gangland
A hundred bricks ain't nuttin', I pushed a button and make the plane land
Show some of you niggas how to grind up out the hole
Then I tied ya in with 'migo, then I got you another load
Yeah, he just told you how to pop (huh?)
Until a nigga play with me and he get popped (yeah)
I'm on front row at BET without my Glock (huh?)
I'm ready to beat a nigga up like I'm The Rock (let's go)
And she ready to sweep a nigga up because he hot (mm, mm)
She ready to eat a nigga up until he lock (yeah)
She hit the brakes and speed it up like she a car (hmm)
Now she got her hands behind her head like I'm a cop (huh)
I told her "Fuck the police", yeah
The lyrics of "POP STAR" by DaBaby center around his rise to fame and success as a rapper. He addresses the criticism that he has gone pop, but still maintains his street cred by threatening anyone who tries to cross him. He also brags about his sexual conquests, including taking someone's girl, and shows off his wealth and power through drug references and mentions of the cartel.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "They gon' tell you I went pop, pop star" which can be interpreted as the media or fans questioning his authenticity and criticizing him for becoming too mainstream. DaBaby responds to this critique by asserting that he is still tough and ready to fight anyone who tests him.
In the first verse, DaBaby mentions being at the BET Awards without his gun, indicating that he is now famous enough to navigate celebrity events without having to worry about violence. He also talks about a woman who is ready to do whatever he wants, including sending him nudes and causing someone else to get arrested for him. This reinforces the idea that fame has given him more control and power in his relationships.
In the second verse, DaBaby brags about his drug dealing, saying he's trying to slow down but still has control over his business. He also talks about his involvement in the cartel and his ability to make a plane land at his command. These details add to the image of DaBaby as a powerful figure, someone who has risen to fame and success through his own abilities and is not afraid to assert himself.
Overall, "POP STAR" is a song that shows DaBaby's confidence and swagger as he navigates his newfound fame and power.
Line by Line Meaning
CashMoneyAP (pop star)
The producer CashMoneyAP is involved in the making of this song, which claims the singer DaBaby to be a pop star.
They gon' tell you I went
People may try to convince you that I have changed or become mainstream.
Pop star (pop star)
Repeating the idea that DaBaby is a pop star, as a way to reinforce his brand.
What they gon' tell you? (huh)
Asking the listener directly if they will believe the rumors about him.
They prolly tell you I went pop (huh?)
Acknowledging that people may view him as selling out or becoming too commercial.
Until a nigga play with me and he get popped (yeah)
Warning others not to mess with him, as he is willing to use violence to protect himself.
I'm on front row at BET without my Glock (huh?)
Boasting that he is successful enough to attend prominent award shows without needing to carry a weapon.
I'm ready to beat a nigga up like I'm The Rock (let's go)
Comparing himself to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, known for his physically imposing presence, and stating he is ready to fight.
And she ready to sweep a nigga up because he hot (mm, mm)
Referring to a woman who is eager to have sex with him because he is popular and attractive.
She ready to eat a nigga up until he lock (yeah)
Stating that the woman is willing to have sex with him until he can no longer perform.
She hit the brakes and speed it up like she a car (hmm)
Describing how the woman is skilled at changing the pace of sexual activity.
Now she got her hands behind her head like I'm a cop (huh)
Suggesting that the woman is being submissive during sex, as if in police custody.
I told her 'Fuck the police', yeah
Rejecting authority and law enforcement, as a form of rebellion.
She right beside me and she sendin' nudes (let's go)
Boasting that he is sexually involved with a woman who is willing to send him nude pictures.
You fuck my bitch? That's cool, I'm fuckin' niggas bitches, too
Responding to rumors of infidelity by suggesting that he is also cheating on his partner.
If you try my shoes, they ain't gon' fit, man, you wear different shoes (uh, uh)
Claiming that other people cannot understand his life experiences and therefore cannot criticize him for his choices.
Had to dumb it down for them to bite, now it's time to switch the groove (okay, okay)
Admitting that he has changed his style to appeal to a wider audience, but is now ready to experiment with something new.
I pull up smooth wit' my lil' bae, but I coulda came wit' your boo (uh-huh)
Implying that he is attractive enough to steal someone else’s partner and bragging about it.
If you wit' the shit like I'm wit' the shit, when they play they gon' make the news (yeah)
Stating that if you are as confrontational as him, the media will be interested in covering your story.
I was hittin' your sis on Sunday at your grandma place, she cool (Uh-huh)
Claiming to have had sex with someone’s sister, and implying that the family members do not care about it.
And if she raised you, I don't want her plate, no, I ain't even take her food (no thanks)
Refusing to take someone’s kindness or hospitality, as a way to assert his independence.
Baby bougie, he be turnin' down all kinda hoes
Describing that he is picky about who he has sex with, implying that he only chooses attractive partners.
He took my bitch in Nike, I'm rockin' designer clothes
Claiming that a rival stole his girlfriend, but he has still remained fashionable and successful regardless.
I told her 'Sorry, I'm not fuckin', baby I'm not a hoe'
Rejecting a woman’s advances by telling her that he is not interested in sex, but respects her as a person.
Had bitches knockin' at my door like they was Domino's
Claiming that he is so popular and desirable that women constantly seek his attention.
Takin' a trip to Mexico, I'm comin' right back in town (Orale)
Suggesting that he is involved in illegal drug trafficking, and plans to travel to Mexico to facilitate a drug deal.
I sell a lot perico, been tryna slow it down (tryna slow it down)
Acknowledging that he sells a lot of cocaine, but also recognizing that it may be harmful and trying to reduce his involvement in the drug trade.
Takin' a four, I put a two on that and then I make it bounce (boing)
Explaining a technique for measuring drugs, which involves cutting a four-ounce substance in half and adding other materials to increase its volume.
I took a thirty-six to a hundred and eight and weigh up every ounce
Describing a complicated drug measurement process involving different weights and units of measure.
I'm a plug, workin' a drug hub out in H-town (hey)
Claiming to be a major drug dealer in Houston, Texas, and suggesting his power and influence within the city.
Hey, what up? You my lil' love bug, you with Gates now
Using a nickname to refer to a lover, and implying that he is providing protection to others within his drug network.
Penetrate while I grip her waist, push her face down (yeah)
Describing sexual activity with a woman, using vulgar and objectifying language.
Concentrate (boom), this that bass, makin' great sounds (boom, boom, boom)
Referring to the sound of his music, which he claims is powerful and attention-grabbing.
Got a graveyard up under my belt, more murders than New Mexico
Boasting about the number of people he has killed, and comparing it to the high homicide rate in the US state of New Mexico.
Thirty round extension, mini Glizzy and I'm servin' coke
Describing the type of firearm he carries, and mentioning his involvement in selling cocaine.
I'm up in rank in the cartel, I got control in this bitch (nyoom)
Claiming that he is involved in Mexican drug cartels, and asserting his power and influence within that network.
I still book you for a show and get you showed in this bitch
Offering to book someone for a performance, despite the fact that he is involved in illegal activities.
Swear you want a don dada, bitch, we Puerto Rico gangland
Addressing someone as if they want to be a leader or authority figure, and affiliating himself with a Puerto Rican gang community.
A hundred bricks ain't nuttin', I pushed a button and make the plane land
Claiming to have so much cocaine that he can easily import it into the country via plane, and bragging about his wealth and power.
Show some of you niggas how to grind up out the hole
Implying that he can teach others how to be successful, even if they come from a difficult background or challenging circumstances.
Then I tied ya in with 'migo, then I got you another load
Referring to his connection with the drug gang Los Zetas and offering to supply others with more drugs.
Yeah, he just told you how to pop (huh?)
Asserting that he has just taught the listener how to become successful in the music industry, even though the song contains many non-music related topics.
Until a nigga play with me and he get popped (yeah)
Repeating the message that he is not to be messed with, and will retaliate with violence if provoked.
I'm on front row at BET without my Glock (huh?)
Boasting again about his success, indicating that he has no need to carry a weapon even at a prestigious music award show.
I'm ready to beat a nigga up like I'm The Rock (let's go)
Repeating his previous statement about being physically tough and ready to defend himself.
And she ready to sweep a nigga up because he hot (mm, mm)
Restating through repetition that he is attractive to women because of his fame and success.
She ready to eat a nigga up until he lock (yeah)
Rephrasing his previous statement to emphasize the idea that women are willing to engage in sex with him until he can no longer perform.
She hit the brakes and speed it up like she a car (hmm)
Repeating the same language to describe a woman who is sexually skilled and able to vary her movements.
Now she got her hands behind her head like I'm a cop (huh)
Repeating the idea that women are willing to be submissive during sex, with a metaphorical comparison to being in police custody.
I told her 'Fuck the police', yeah
Repeating his earlier sentiment of rejecting law enforcement, as a form of rebellion and asserting his freedom.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alex Christian Jean Petit, Jonathan Lyndale Kirk, Mathias Daniel Liyew
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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