Curry left Raider Klan in 2013, releasing his debut studio album, Nostalgic 64, in September of that year, while still in high school. He has since released three extended plays: 32 Zel/Planet Shrooms in 2015, 13 in 2017, and UNLOCKED (a collaboration with Kenny Beats) in 2020, and four studio albums: Imperial in 2016, Ta13oo in 2018, Zuu in 2019, and Melt My Eyez See Your Future in 2022. TA13OO, ZUU, and Melt My Eyez debuted at numbers 28, 32, and 51 on the Billboard 200 chart, respectively, with Melt My Eyez returning at number 17 after the release of an extended edition. All of his projects have garnered significant critical acclaim.
In 2012, he released his second mixtape, titled King of the Mischievous South Vol. 1 Underground Tape 1996, which caught the attention of fellow American rapper Earl Sweatshirt and other members of Odd Future label.
Curry's third mixtape, titled Strictly for My R.V.I.D.X.R.S., was released after the death of Trayvon Martin, who also lived in Carol City and went to the same high school as Denzel Curry. His rap style on this mixtape was inspired by 2PAC. On June 9, 2015, Curry released his first double EP, titled 32 Zel/Planet Shrooms. His first release in 2016 was the single "Flying Nimbus".
His second full-length album, titled Imperial, was released on March 9, 2016, then re-released later on Spotify as the deluxe version on October 14, 2016. In June 2016, Curry was featured on a cover as one of the XXL's 2016's Freshmen Class.
On May 13, 2017, Curry uploaded a track entitled "Hate Government [demo]" to his SoundCloud account. In the weeks that followed, he released two more demos for songs entitled "Equalizer [demo]" and "ZELTRON 6 BILLION ft. Lil Ugly Mane." After these releases as well as a series of cryptic posts on social media (seemingly portraying another alter ego called Zeltron), he released an EP entitled 13 on June 25, 2017. All of the demo tracks were included on the EP as well as two other new songs. On August 18, 2017, Curry released another song called "Skywalker." Later that year, on September 22, a remastered version of 32 Zel was released, including a remix of "Ultimate" featuring Juicy J.
On April 2, 2018, Curry released the lead single off of Ta13oo titled, "Sumo" on Zane Lowe's Beats 1 radio show. On May 24, 2018, Curry released the second single off the album titled, "Percs". Curry then released the third single titled, "Clout Cobain", on July 13, 2018, and announced that his album TA13OO, would be released in three acts: The first act, Light, was released on July 25, followed by Gray on July 26, and Dark on July 27. Each previously-released single represents one of the album's acts, as "Sumo" represents Light, "Clout Cobain" represents Gray, and "Percs" represents Dark, which comes together cohesively to form TA13OO. TA13OO features guest appearances from GoldLink, JID, JPEGMAFIA, ZillaKami and more.
On January 5, 2022, the official trailer for Curry's fifth studio album, titled Melt My Eyez See Your Future, was uploaded to his YouTube channel. It was revealed that the album would contain guest appearances from artists such as T-Pain, 6lack, Slowthai, Rico Nasty, J.I.D, and Thundercat, among others. Curry said the project would feature a new, more mature sound, different from his previous works: "Y'all are not going to hear the same type of Denzel anymore." On January 24, a single titled "Walkin", along with a Western-inspired music video directed by Adrian Villagomez, was released. Curry also said the album "is made up of everything that I couldn't include on Ta13oo or Imperial because I was going through depression and anger issues", and would take inspiration from traditional hip-hop, drum and bass, trap, poetry, and jazz. The same day, a North American and European tour promoting the album (with guest acts Kenny Mason, Mike Dimes, Redveil, and PlayThatBoiZay) was announced. On February 24, Curry released another single from the upcoming album, "Zatoichi" featuring Slowthai. It was accompanied by a music video also directed by Adrian Villagomez. On March 18, Curry announced the album would be released on March 25. On March 21, a third single, "Troubles" featuring T-Pain, was released along with a music video. The album was released on March 25, 2022. It debuted at number 51 on the Billboard 200 chart, and at number 23 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Curry recorded a song featuring rapper Reason, "1st Quarter", as a contribution to Apple Music's "collection of exclusively commissioned new songs from Black creatives", titled Juneteenth 2022: Freedom Songs. He commented: "It's an accomplishment to make it through the first quarter of my life. Especially as a Black man in America".
Curry's song featuring PlayThatBoiZay, "Let It All Hang Out", was included in Elvis—a biographical movie about Elvis Presley that premiered in June 2022—as well as on the movie's soundtrack album.
On June 24, 2022, a collaboration between Dot da Genius, JID, Curry, and Kid Cudi, titled "Talk About Me", was released, along with a music video directed by Cole Bennett. On June 29, 2022, Curry performed an NPR Tiny Desk Concert. On July 21, he performed "Walkin" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
On September 30, 2022, Curry released Melt My Eyez See Your Future (The Extended Edition). The album features reimagined versions of songs from the original album with live instrumentation performed by the Cold Blooded Soul Band, which performed with Curry on his NPR Tiny Desk Concert and The Tonight Show performance.
Threatz
Denzel Curry Lyrics
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Nigga we don't take kindly to threats
Bitch S.S. be the set, we don't take kindly to threats
We don't take kindly to threats
Nigga Klan be the set, we don't take kindly to threats
We don't take kindly to threats
Bitch S.S. be the set, we don't take kindly to threats
Nah we don't take kindly to threats
Slide for the free, kill for the fee
Pull out the stick then I pull out the ski
Put a motherfucker face on a white tee
That's what a nigga get being P.I.E
Sweet, nigga you D.I.E
Sleep, motherfucker that's six feet
Deep, no tender, no love, no care
But a nigga here still gon' creep
T.L.C. put it to ya Lisa Lo' that's a nigga left
Eye, kill a nigga, get ghost, that
Patrick Swayze, come equipped with a vest
I'mma point that shit to your motherfucking neck
K's all in my trunk
So you best to get a chopper
It's nothing but goon action
I ain't talking Waka Flocka
That 2.7.5. goons
Bout' to do a fucking Gank
Bumping Waka Flocka Flame
In a underwater tank
Cause nigga die right now
Bullet or a fucking shank
Niggas always tryna' be
The hardest in the fucking paint
Never take kind to the threats
I be off for your neck 'for you reach for the TEC, Simmie
Niggas gon' hear me then fear me, feel me?
Whole bunch of green in my Philly, turn up
Whole bunch of niggas if you run up
Tryna' act hard with your gun up, I shoot your son up
Grinding till the sun up, middle finger flashed
That's a one up, I'm a young gutta
Dog I mutter, Curry said cut 'em with his butter
Leave them boys wet like water
Off with his neck, posted with the set
I don't take kindly to threats, take kindly to threats
Ratchet for life, I'm hood, tryna' smoke bad but I'm good
Bust a nigga head for the cake
Jumping over gates can't wait
Nine to the face, fuck nigga you ain't safe
Savage life nigga
You don't wanna see me live
Pop more than the quarters, so tell that dime piece
"Bitch, don't kill my vibe", man
I know your bitch love me
I know your bitch want me
She let me pillow pet that kitty
When she climb under this Snuggie
Bitch, South Florida
I only smoke mid in Broward
But end the flame of that Magic Dragon
And kill that Charmander, bitch
Gone on you niggas
Two phones on you niggas
Think I made it?
You don't wanna see me ball on you niggas, bitch
The lyrics to "Threatz" by Denzel Curry, Yung Simmie, and Robb Bank$ present a warning to those who dare to threaten the artists' lives or their set, known as the Nigga Klan and S.S. The opening lines, "Nigga Klan be the set, we don't take kindly to threats," reveal that the group is territorial and will defend themselves against those who attempt to challenge them. The words following those lines describe the violent actions the group will take against anyone who threatens them, such as sliding or killing for a fee, and putting a person's face on a white tee. The artists then go on to express their lack of pity or care for anyone they harm, emphasizing the point that they are ruthless when it comes to survival.
The song also features braggadocious lyrics and references to pop culture, such as mentioning Lisa Loeb and Patrick Swayze. Yung Simmie raps about his affinity for money, his prowess with a gun, and his unwillingness to entertain anyone who tries to act tough around him. Denzel Curry adds to the song's menacing vibe with verses about his willingness to cut someone with his "butter" and Robb Bank$ talks about smoking mid, slaying Pokemon, and being a savage.
Overall, "Threatz" is a song that paints a picture of a dangerous and unapologetic lifestyle, where violence is always on the table as the group navigates their world.
Line by Line Meaning
Nigga Klan be the set, we don't take kindly to threats
We belong to the Nigga Klan and we are not tolerant of any perceived threats.
Nigga we don't take kindly to threats
As a member of Nigga Klan, I cannot tolerate any form of threat.
Bitch S.S. be the set, we don't take kindly to threats
Our group S.S. doesn't tolerate any form of threatening behavior.
We don't take kindly to threats
Our group does not accept any form of intimidation tactics.
Slide for the free, kill for the fee
Sometimes we do things for free, but we also must do what we are paid for, including killing.
Pull out the stick then I pull out the ski
When I hold my weapon, I'm ready for whatever comes my way.
Put a motherfucker face on a white tee
If someone crosses us, their face will end up on a white t-shirt.
That's what a nigga get being P.I.E
If someone is in PIE (Personally Involved in Earning), they should expect consequences for their actions.
Sweet, nigga you D.I.E
Don't be fooled by a sweet appearance because you will die.
Sleep, motherfucker that's six feet
If someone falls asleep around us, they may end up six feet under.
Deep, no tender, no love, no care
We are not compassionate or caring; we will hurt someone without a second thought.
But a nigga here still gon' creep
Despite our lack of emotions, we will still sneak around and ambush our enemies.
T.L.C. put it to ya Lisa Lo' that's a nigga left
We will leave a sting to those who cross us, just like how T.L.C. suggested to 'Scrubs'.
Eye, kill a nigga, get ghost, that
We can easily take someone's life and vanish without a trace.
Patrick Swayze, come equipped with a vest
Like Patrick Swayze in 'Point Break', we're always prepared for danger with a bulletproof vest.
I'mma point that shit to your motherfucking neck
If necessary, we won't hesitate to aim for someone's neck when threatening them.
K's all in my trunk
We have weapons in our trunk, specifically firearms (K is slang for 'kilogram').
So you best to get a chopper
To stand a chance against us, you should bring a helicopter (not an actual chopper, but a powerful weapon) to the fight.
It's nothing but goon action
We are violent criminals and everything we do looks like a group of goons.
I ain't talking Waka Flocka
We are not referring to the rapper Waka Flocka, we are talking about the real deal.
That 2.7.5. goons
Our group has a strength of 275 strong-willed individuals.
Bout' to do a fucking Gank
We're about to make a push and gain control over something.
Bumping Waka Flocka Flame
We're listening to some music that pumps us up, specifically Waka Flocka Flame's tracks.
In a underwater tank
We have a tank, possibly a submarine or an armored vehicle, that functions underwater.
Cause nigga die right now
If someone crosses us, they can expect to die right at that moment.
Bullet or a fucking shank
We have various ways to hurt someone, either using firearms or a blade.
Niggas always tryna' be
People are always trying to be the toughest, especially on the basketball court ('the paint').
Never take kind to the threats
We will never tolerate any threatening speech or behavior directed at us.
I be off for your neck 'for you reach for the TEC, Simmie
Before someone can grab a TEC (a type of gun), I am already going for their neck, meaning I am quick to react.
Niggas gon' hear me then fear me, feel me?
Once people hear about me, they will immediately feel scared due to my reputation.
Whole bunch of green in my Philly, turn up
I'm smoking weed and getting ready to party.
Whole bunch of niggas if you run up
If someone starts a fight or shows aggression, my friends and I will quickly join in to support one another.
Tryna' act hard with your gun up, I shoot your son up
If someone tries to intimidate me with their weapon, I will retaliate and hurt their son as revenge.
Grinding till the sun up, middle finger flashed
We work hard all night long and don't care what others think about us during the process.
That's a one up, I'm a young gutta
I am confident and feel like I am one step ahead of those around me.
Dog I mutter, Curry said cut 'em with his butter
I am mumbling and mumbling; Curry, another rapper, feels like he is slicing someone with a butter knife.
Leave them boys wet like water
We are ruthless and have no problem leaving someone soaked in blood.
Off with his neck, posted with the set
We won't hesitate to kill someone by decapitation, and then reveal and celebrate their death with our group.
Ratchet for life, I'm hood, tryna' smoke bad but I'm good
I am committed to a life of violence, but despite obstacles, I am capable of overcoming them.
Bust a nigga head for the cake
I will hurt someone if there is money involved (cake is slang for money).
Jumping over gates can't wait
I am excited to start a dangerous mission and am ready to jump over any obstacle in my way.
Nine to the face, fuck nigga you ain't safe
I will shoot someone directly in the face, showing no mercy.
Savage life nigga
We live an intense, violent life.
You don't wanna see me live
We are dangerous and you do not want to mess with us.
Pop more than the quarters, so tell that dime piece
We shoot more bullets than just a few; if a girl is with us, tell her to be careful.
"Bitch, don't kill my vibe", man
A reference to Kendrick Lamar's song, which means don't disrupt the balance or flow we have.
I know your bitch love me
Women are attracted to our lifestyle.
I know your bitch want me
We are superior and irresistible to many women.
She let me pilllow pet that kitty
We have sexual relationships with women, who allow us to do whatever we please.
When she climb under this Snuggie
When she engages in sexual activity with us, we make her feel safe and protected, just like a Snuggie blanket.
Bitch, South Florida
We're from the southern part of Florida, which is notorious for its violent crime.
I only smoke mid in Broward
We only smoke low-quality marijuana in the Broward district.
But end the flame of that Magic Dragon
We will stop the marijuana known as 'Magic Dragon' and its effects.
And kill that Charmander, bitch
We will extinguish the fire like Charmander, a Pokemon that can ignite flames.
Gone on you niggas
We are out of here, leaving a situation behind.
Two phones on you niggas
We have multiple phones, one of them might be for illegal activity.
Think I made it?
Do you think we accomplished what we set out to do?
You don't wanna see me ball on you niggas, bitch
You do not want to confront us in any form of competition as we will come out victorious, even more dominant than we're expected to be.
Contributed by Joshua B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ganbaru-kun
bruh this nigga denzel curry flow clean af
@tybry2937
Shits mad clean
@bmomouse6859
nah nigga this shit dirty!!
@huntersnider6943
+J Dot boo he's clean af
@bmomouse6859
Hunter Snider lmao u must be white
@capitalera8143
+J Dot lol
@AaronKay97
Seen this guy on XXL, wondered who he is, looked him up, found this, realized I used to bump to this years back.
@tujuanberry7279
beast
@b.a1933
same lol
@4realeli650
Right