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."
Side Hoes
DaBaby Lyrics
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Baby, you know what you do
I canβ²t get over you, I don't know what it is you do
Let me take you out, show you off to all my side hoes
Show you off to all my side hoes
Show you off to all my side hoes
Snapchat flicks, bad bitch, iced out necklace
I canβ²t help it, I'm watching my shit, gettin' jealous
My bitch look good, I look better, flexinβ²
Letβ²s post a pic and show it off to all my side hoes
Take you home and let me fuck you with the lights on
I get so faded it's so many things that Iβ²m on
So if I text and say "I love you," that's a typo
Good weed, nice clothes, just me, five hoes
Them other niggas they ainβ²t lit but I'm authentic, baby
I got it lit, she suckinβ² dick inside my rental, baby
[?] nigga, pretty lady
Have a baby wit' ya, we'd have a pretty baby
She got that water in her, Iβ²m gonna swim it later
She got me hypnotized, yeah, yeah, yeah
Baby, you know what you do
I canβ²t get over you, I don't know what it is you do
Let me take you out, show you off to all my side hoes
Show you off to all my side hoes
Show you off to all my side hoes
Show you off to all my side hoes
Why do all my side hoes think they my hoes?
In the bed with five hoes and my life goes
And she so pretty, fuck her with the lights on
And Iβ²m so faded off the Henny, you know I'm in my zone
So fuck them hoes
Ask about me, got a bunch of hoes
I think somebody snitchinβ², I don't trust them hoes
They dyinβ² to know our business, they some sucker hoes
Come ride wit' me, let ya turn up on a couple hoes
Turn up on 'em bitches, yeah, yeah, yeah
Bitch, Iβ²m a player and a player donβ²t care
She not in love with me, she in love with the vibe
A real nigga don't mind
Baby, you know what you do
I canβ²t get over you, I don't know what it is you do
Let me take you out, show you off to all my side hoes
Show you off to all my side hoes
Show you off to all my side hoes
Show you off to all my side hoes
DaBabyβs song βSide Hoesβ is a track that showcases the rapperβs casual approach to relationships as he boasts about his side chicks. The first verse highlights DaBabyβs preference for one particular woman, as he sings βBaby, you know what you do, I canβt get over you, I donβt know what it is you do.β The chorus features the overarching theme of the song as DaBaby raps, βLet me take you out, show you off to all my side hoes.β
The second verse is a bit more explicit, as DaBaby brags about the women heβs been with while his main girl looks on. He sings, βSnapchat flicks, bad bitch, iced out necklace, I canβt help it, Iβm watching my sh*t, gettinβ jealous.β He also brags about his own looks and his ability to impress these women, saying βMy bitch look good, I look better, flexinβ².β In the end, DaBaby makes it clear that heβs unapologetic about his multiple relationships, rapping βI think somebody snitchinβ², I don't trust them hoes, They dyinβ² to know our business, they some sucker hoes, Come ride wit' me, let ya turn up on a couple hoes.β
Overall, βSide Hoesβ is a song about DaBabyβs nonchalant approach to relationships, where he is content to have multiple women on the side while still being with his main girl. The lyrics to the song may be considered explicit, depending on oneβs personal beliefs and values.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, you know what you do
The singer is telling their romantic interest that they have something special they can't resist.
I canβ²t get over you, I don't know what it is you do
The singer is admitting that they are addicted to their romantic interest and are unsure of what it is that makes them so captivating.
Let me take you out, show you off to all my side hoes
The singer is asking their romantic interest to accompany them out so they may show other people that they are taken and unavailable.
Show you off to all my side hoes
The artist is repeating their request for their romantic interest to come with them and demonstrate that they belong to someone else, in this case, the artist.
Snapchat flicks, bad bitch, iced out necklace
The artist is describing his good looks, showing off a diamond necklace and using Snapchat to capture attractive images of himself and the people he is with.
I canβ²t help it, I'm watching my shit, gettin' jealous
The singer confesses that they become jealous when others pay attention to their romantic interest.
My bitch look good, I look better, flexinβ²
The singer is characterizing themselves as superior and better looking than their significant other.
Letβ²s post a pic and show it off to all my side hoes
The artist is suggesting that he and his romantic interest post a picture online to demonstrate that he is already taken, which will hopefully deter others from pursuing him.
Take you home and let me fuck you with the lights on
The artist is proposing sexual activity with the lights on when he brings his romantic interest back to his place, highlighting his desire to see her and participate in intimate activities without hiding anything.
I get so faded it's so many things that Iβ²m on
The artist is suggesting that they are inebriated and under the influence of different substances, rendering them unable to think straight and making it easier for their romantic interest to influence them.
So if I text and say "I love you," that's a typo
The singer is saying that if they mistakenly send a message declaring they love their romantic interest, it would be purely accidental, and they should not take it too seriously.
Good weed, nice clothes, just me, five hoes
The artist is describing their material possessions and sexual relationships, with 'five hoes' indicating that they have multiple partners they can choose from.
Them other niggas they ainβ²t lit but I'm authentic, baby
The singer is justifying their behavior and absolving themselves of any wrongdoing, saying that they are genuine and real, unlike other men.
I got it lit, she suckinβ² dick inside my rental, baby
The singer is boasting about his prowess in the bedroom and implies that he is having sexual intercourse inside a rented vehicle.
[?] nigga, pretty lady
The singer is using a derogatory term to describe another person of unknown identity, followed by a compliment to their current romantic interest.
Have a baby wit' ya, we'd have a pretty baby
The artist is entertaining the idea of having a child with their romantic interest and is implying that their child would be attractive due to their own and their romantic interest's good looks.
She got that water in her, Iβ²m gonna swim it later
The artist is using the metaphor of 'water' to describe their romantic interest's sexual arousal and is stating that they will be intimate later on.
She got me hypnotized, yeah, yeah, yeah
The singer is claiming that their romantic interest has them under a 'spell' and is using a catchy refrain to make this clear.
Why do all my side hoes think they my hoes?
The singer is wondering why the other people they have relationships with believe that they have a more serious or committed relationship than the singer believes.
In the bed with five hoes and my life goes
The artist is stating that they are comfortable with having five sexual partners but implies nothing serious is happening in those relationships.
And she so pretty, fuck her with the lights on
The artist is referencing an earlier line and is stating that they intend to have sex with their current romantic interest--the one referred to as being pretty--with the lights on.
And Iβ²m so faded off the Henny, you know I'm in my zone
The artist is referencing an earlier line that they are under the influence of substances, making them feel loose and carefree.
So fuck them hoes
The singer is dismissing any potential romantic interests who they deem not suitable for more significant relationships and focusing on their primary significant other.
Ask about me, got a bunch of hoes
The artist is bragging about their sexual history and seemingly has a lot of romantic interests.
I think somebody snitchinβ², I don't trust them hoes
The singer is suggesting that they believe someone is interfering in their relationships, possibly causing issues or informing others about their romantic affairs.
They dyinβ² to know our business, they some sucker hoes
The singer is stating that they believe other people are trying to get involved in their relationships and are behaving negatively, attempting to impact their personal affairs.
Come ride wit' me, let ya turn up on a couple hoes
The singer is asking their romantic interest to come with them and enjoy time together while also interacting with other people they deem less important, who they refer to as 'a couple of hoes.'
Turn up on 'em bitches, yeah, yeah, yeah
The artist is expressing excitement about their upcoming activity and using a catchy refrain to emphasize the point.
Bitch, Iβ²m a player and a player donβ²t care
The artist is declaring themselves a 'player,' in other words, someone who has a lot of sexual partners, but implying that they don't care about what others think of them.
She not in love with me, she in love with the vibe
The singer is admitting that their romantic interest is not in love with them as an individual, but rather the atmosphere or experience they provide.
A real nigga don't mind
The singer is implying that as a 'real nigga,' a genuine and authentic person, they don't mind that their romantic interest isn't in love with them personally.
Writer(s): Jonathan L Kirk, Anthony Lesean Mosley
Contributed by Jason G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.