Don Toliver's solo debut came just a few months later, with the debut singles "I Gotta" and "Diva" dropping in November and December, respectively. However, the singles quickly caught the ear of Atlantic Records, which signed Toliver to the label in March 2018. Under Atlantic, he released his major-label debut album, Donny Womack.
While working on the tape, Toliver caught the attention of fellow Houston native Travis Scott, who invited the young rapper to Hawaii to work on a song on his then-upcoming third studio album, ASTROWORLD. Eagerly accepting, the sessions landed Toliver a feature on the album's thirteenth track, "CAN'T SAY" by Travis Scott, inspiring him to record much of the material for Donny Womack.
On August 3, 2018, the same day as Travis released his album, he gave a major cosign to Toliver on Twitter:
Coincidentally, on August 2, 2018, Toliver dropped his project, Donny Womack, the day before ASTROWORLD.
Genius caught up with the rising Houston artist just a few days before ASTROWORLD's release to discuss his relationship with Travis, going to Hawaii for the ASTROWORLD sessions, and his hopes for Donny Womack as his profile gets a dramatic boost.
When Genius asked him about how he met Travis and his relationship with him, he replied:
"When I first started linking up with Travis, somebody from my camp reached out to somebody in his camp. I sent them music and videos and it got to Travis and he was feeling it. He came back and we were able to link up and vibe."
In May 2019, he released his single "No Idea," the lead single of his March 2020 debut studio album, Heaven Or Hell. "No Idea" got its popularity from the viral social media app TikTok, on all the lip-sync and dance videos on the app.
In December 2019, JACKBOYS (Cactus Jack Records members) and Travis Scott released their compilation album, JACKBOYS. On the album, Toliver has a track titled "Had Enough" (also on Heaven Or Hell) featuring Quavo and Offset from the hip-hop trio Migos. He was also featured on another track by JACKBOYS and Travis, titled "WHAT TO DO?" from the album. In addition, he, Travis, and Luxury Tax provided vocals on another track by JACKBOYS and Sheck Wes, titled "GANG GANG."
On January 17, 2020, Toliver took another giant leap in his career. American rapper Eminem released his eleventh studio album, Music to Be Murdered By, in which Toliver featured on the eighteenth track, "No Regrets." The song's producer, D.A. Doman, recruited Toliver to record and sing the chorus at the "last minute."
On March 13, 2020, Toliver released Heaven Or Hell, his debut studio album, through Cactus Jack Records and Atlantic Records. It contains features from Travis Scott, Kaash Paige, Quavo, Offset, and Sheck Wes.
On October 8, 2021, Toliver released Life of A Don, his second studio album, through Cactus Jack Records and Atlantic Records. It contains features from Travis Scott, Kali Uchis, Baby Keem, HVN, and SoFaygo.
Run Up
Don Toliver Lyrics
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I run up a sack, yeah (damn)
I put my hands in the trap
Niggas talk a lot of shit but I know it's cap
I keep my eyes open, money, and my bitch
Hit my line, what's up with that?
With them hundreds, what's up with that?
Yeah, yeah, what's up with that?
I run up a sack, yeah
I put my hands in the trap
Niggas talk a lot of shit but I know it's cap
I keep my eyes open, money and my bitch
And my lighter, what's up with that?
She wanna fuck around with a boss nigga
With them hundreds, what's up with that?
Yeah, yeah, what's up with that?
Niggas pull up with the honey buns (yeah)
Niggas pull up with a hundred guns (doo doo doo)
I got a chopper on 101 (yeah)
Tryna juug me a metric ton
Eatin' crab down at Benihan' (yeah)
Fuck around and you gon' see the mob
Tell my niggas so wacky, they do the job (uh)
I been finessin', I'm hella fried (uh)
I been pimpin' on a bed of brawn
Young nigga, I be drippin' hard (hahaha)
I need my back end, yeah, that back end
Yeah, I'm talkin' a hundred large (large)
I'ma stunt hard with the whole gang
We might pull up, a hundred cars (skrt)
I'ma do my thang, I'ma maintain
I'm a real nigga, don't fuck with y'all (fuck)
I can get you in with one call
Shopping sprees when I'm in the mall (yeah)
Got a bad bitch, she gon' buy it all (yeah)
I'ma spend a check, get the neck
Then I'm dippin' out just like a fuckin' dog
Niggas talk down on the Don
But me, I ain't goin', I'm stuck with y'all
I need a bag, I'ma get it all (damn)
I run up a sack, yeah (damn)
I put my hands in the trap
Niggas talk a lot of shit but I know it's cap
I keep my eyes open, money, and my bitch
Hit my line, what's up with that?
She wanna fuck around with a boss nigga
With them hundreds, what's up with that?
Yeah, yeah, what's up with that?
I run up a sack, yeah
I put my hands in the trap
Niggas talk a lot of shit but I know it's cap
I keep my eyes open, money and my bitch
And my lighter, what's up with that?
She wanna fuck around with a boss nigga
With them hundreds, what's up with that?
Yeah, yeah, what's up with that?
Shawty mixin' yola (damn)
Yellow señorita (Spanish)
You can't talk to her (hahaha)
She don't really fuck with people (let's go)
She so gone
Off that Henny and that margarita (she gone)
She a freak, give me head
When I mop the feet up (ooh)
59 comin' down
Keep a burner when I ride around (skrt skrt skrt)
Ps on me, keep 'em safe and sound (Ps)
I ain't talkin' shit, I'ma finna run it now (go)
Keep the trap closed like a haunted house (trap)
Cell phone boomin', plays bustin' out (brr)
Heard Don got it, that's the word of mouth
I don't give a fuck unless you talkin' bags (yeah, yeah)
I run up a sack, yeah (damn)
I put my hands in the trap
Niggas talk a lot of shit but I know it's cap
I keep my eyes open, money, and my bitch
Hit my line, what's up with that?
She wanna fuck around with a boss nigga
With them hundreds, what's up with that?
Yeah, yeah, what's up with that?
I run up a sack, yeah
I put my hands in the trap
Niggas talk a lot of shit but I know it's cap
I keep my eyes open, money and my bitch
And my lighter, what's up with that?
She wanna fuck around with a boss nigga
With them hundreds, what's up with that?
Yeah, yeah, what's up with that?
In “Run Up,” Don Toliver spins a tale of life on the streets as a hustler. He talks about running up money, keeping his eyes open for potential opportunities, and staying loyal to his girlfriend. The lyrics open with the rapper stating that he’s amassed a lot of money, and indicates his willingness to get his hands dirty by working the trap. Don Toliver then dispels any doubts that people might cast on his work, acknowledging that there is a lot of “cap talk.” He, however, reassures his listeners that he is always careful and keeps his eyes peeled for the next hustle. The chorus in the song is catchy, with Don Toliver neither deviating from the song’s theme nor embellishing his verse with empty boasts.
Later, Don Toliver shares some of the particulars of his lifestyle, telling us he’s known for his flashy ways and his propensity to spend money. He also talks about how his girlfriend wants to be around him more, particularly because he’s got money. The rapper then talks about the dangers of the streets, such as threats from other gangs, and the need to be always armed. He also hints at his network by saying that his reputation precedes him, and that people know about “the word of mouth.” Don Toliver concludes his verse by talking about the importance of being focused on the bag and, by extension, success in his line of business.
Line by Line Meaning
I run up a sack, yeah (damn)
I've made a lot of money, damn
I put my hands in the trap
I'm actively involved in selling drugs
Niggas talk a lot of shit but I know it's cap
People say things that aren't true, but I see through it
I keep my eyes open, money, and my bitch
I'm cautious, focused on making money, and loyal to my partner
Hit my line, what's up with that?
Contact me, what's going on?
She wanna fuck around with a boss nigga, with them hundreds, what's up with that?
She wants to be with a successful man like me and enjoy the lifestyle that comes with it, what's the problem with that?
Niggas pull up with the honey buns (yeah)
Other people come with small amounts of cash
Niggas pull up with a hundred guns (doo doo doo)
Others come with a lot of weapons
I got a chopper on 101 (yeah)
I have a gun that can rapidly fire many rounds
Tryna juug me a metric ton
I'm trying to sell a lot of drugs
Eatin' crab down at Benihan' (yeah)
I'm enjoying a nice meal at a fancy restaurant
Fuck around and you gon' see the mob
If you mess with me, you'll face my crew
Tell my niggas so wacky, they do the job (uh)
I tell my wild friends to handle any problems and they get it done quickly
I been finessin', I'm hella fried (uh)
I'm good at hustling to make money, but also high
I been pimpin' on a bed of brawn
I've been successful at selling drugs
Young nigga, I be drippin' hard (hahaha)
I'm young and stylish, drippin' in expensive clothes and jewelry
I need my back end, yeah, that back end
I need the money that I'm owed, that's behind (back end)
Yeah, I'm talkin' a hundred large (large)
I'm talking about a lot of money, one hundred thousand dollars or more
I'ma stunt hard with the whole gang
I'm going to flex and show off with my crew
We might pull up, a hundred cars (skrt)
We might arrive in a convoy of luxurious vehicles
I'ma do my thang, I'ma maintain
I'm going to continue doing what I've been doing, and stay successful
I'm a real nigga, don't fuck with y'all (fuck)
I'm an authentic person, I don't associate with fake people
I can get you in with one call
I have the connections to get you what you want with just one phone call
Shopping sprees when I'm in the mall (yeah)
I spend a lot of money on shopping when I go to the mall
Got a bad bitch, she gon' buy it all (yeah)
I have a woman who is willing to buy whatever I want
I'ma spend a check, get the neck
I'm going to spend a lot of money and receive sexual pleasure in return
Then I'm dippin' out just like a fuckin' dog
After I get what I want, I leave quickly and without caring about the other person
Niggas talk down on the Don
People speak negatively about me
But me, I ain't goin', I'm stuck with y'all
But I'm not going anywhere, I'm loyal to my crew
I need a bag, I'ma get it all (damn)
I need a lot of money, and I'm going to do whatever it takes to get it
Shawty mixin' yola (damn)
A woman is mixing cocaine and other substances
Yellow señorita (Spanish)
A yellow-skinned woman
You can't talk to her (hahaha)
She is high and not in a state to communicate effectively
She don't really fuck with people (let's go)
She doesn't interact with a lot of individuals
She so gone
She is extremely high, possibly on drugs
Off that Henny and that margarita (she gone)
She is intoxicated on a mix of Hennessy and margaritas
She a freak, give me head
She is sexually adventurous and willing to perform oral sex
When I mop the feet up (ooh)
When I finish selling drugs
59 comin' down
A specific car (Chevy Impala) is arriving
Keep a burner when I ride around (skrt skrt skrt)
I keep a gun with me at all times, especially when driving
Ps on me, keep 'em safe and sound (Ps)
I have pills (possibly Xanax) with me, and I want to make sure they are secure
I ain't talkin' shit, I'ma finna run it now (go)
I'm not just talking about making money, I'm actually going to make it happen right now
Keep the trap closed like a haunted house (trap)
I keep the drug-selling operation private and secure, like a haunted house
Cell phone boomin', plays bustin' out (brr)
My phone is constantly ringing with customers looking to buy drugs
Heard Don got it, that's the word of mouth
People are aware that I have drugs to sell based on what they have heard from others
I don't give a fuck unless you talkin' bags (yeah, yeah)
I am not interested in anything unless it will make me a lot of money (bags of cash)
Writer(s): Caleb Toliver, Fred Fisher
Contributed by Jeremiah J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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on After Party
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