Some of Drake’s OVO associates with criminal pasts include Baka Not Nice and the late Anthony “Fif” Soares. He also has a close relationship with Rap-a-Lot Records founder J. Prince, who was the subject of a 12-year criminal investigation by the DEA. Drake posted the following picture with the aforementioned J. Prince and his affiliates on Instagram on July 5, 2018 with the caption “Ties👔”.
The song seemed to originally feature Travis Scott, hinted in an Instagram post by La Flame himself from back in November 2017.
“Mob Ties” debuted at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 on the chart week of July 14, 2018. It stayed on the chart for eight weeks before departing.
Mob Ties
Drake Lyrics
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Sick of these niggas (sick, sick)
Hire some help (help), get rid of these niggas (skrr)
Sick of this shit, move to the Ritz
Turned out the bitch (ayy)
It is what it is, yeah
GLE, 'cause that Lambo' movin' fast
S Class, G Class, lotta class
Louis bags in exchange for body bags, yeah
I'm sick of these niggas (sick)
Sick of these niggas (sick, sick)
Hire some help (help), get rid of these niggas (grr)
Fuck what it was, it is what it is (what)
Whatever you did, it is what it is
And I'm so tired (tired)
I fuck with the mob and I got ties (lotta ties, lotta ties)
Knock you off to pay their tithes (oh)
They want me gone but don't know why
It's too late for all that lovey-dovey shit
I'm your brother shit, all that other shit
It's too late for all that
It's too late for all that, ayy
It's too late for all that lovey-dovey shit
I'm your brother shit, all that other shit
It's too late for all that, ayy
It's too late for all that
Ayy, sick of these niggas
I'm sick of these niggas
Hire some help, get rid of these niggas
I'm not with the ra-ra
I am a Dada
My bitch in Chanel now
Your bitch in Escada (sick, sick, sick)
Yeah, and they shook
Please don't let them fool ya, I don't care how they look (nah)
Heard all of the talkin', now it's quiet, now it's shush (shh)
Twenty-nine is comin', they on edge when I cook (cook)
Lead the league in scorin', man, but look at my assists (shh)
Yes I be with Future but I like to reminisce (yeah)
I do not forget a thing, I'm patient, it's a gift (yeah)
Try to tell 'em they ain't got to do it, they insist (they insist)
Yeah, I can tell
I just gave 'em two for forty million like Chappelle (two)
Standin' over coffin with a hammer and a nail (two)
Heard you hit up so and so, that name don't ring a bell (nah)
Sick of these niggas (sick)
Hire some help, get rid of these niggas
I'm sick of this shit (sick, sick)
I'm runnin' a blitz
Whatever you did, it is what it is
And I'm so tired (tired)
I fuck with the mob and I got ties (lotta ties, lotta ties)
Knock you off to pay their tithes
They want me gone but don't know why
It's too late for all that lovey-dovey shit
I'm your brother shit, all that other shit
It's too late for all that
It's too late for all that, ayy
It's too late for all that lovey-dovey shit
I'm your brother shit, all that other shit
It's too late for all that, ayy
It's too late for all that
In "Mob Ties," Drake expresses his frustrations with fake people and their actions. He is tired of people talking behind his back and wants to distance himself from them. Drake suggests hiring someone to get rid of these people and moving to a better place, like the Ritz. He talks about his expensive cars, class, and luxury bags, suggesting that he's above the people causing him issues. Drake also mentions his ties with the mob and their loyalty towards him, which allows him to address his issues. Overall, the song highlights Drake's frustration with fake people in the industry and his desire to move on from them.
Line by Line Meaning
Ayy, sick of these niggas (sick)
I've had enough of dealing with these people, sick of their actions and behavior
Sick of these niggas (sick, sick)
I'm really tired of the way these people act, it's becoming unbearable
Hire some help (help), get rid of these niggas (skrr)
It's time to bring in some assistance and get rid of these people once and for all
Fuck what it was, it is what it is (what)
I don't care about the past, we have to deal with the present situation as it is
Whatever you did, it is what it is
You can't change what happened in the past, we have to move on and deal with the present situation
GLE, 'cause that Lambo' movin' fast
My GLE is fast and powerful, just like my life and the things I do
S Class, G Class, lotta class
I have many different types of luxury cars, all of which exude class and sophistication
In a rocket and that bitch ain't got no tags
I'm traveling so fast and so far that I can't even be identified by standard tags and labels
Louis bags in exchange for body bags, yeah
I'm willing to trade money for protection; better to invest in expensive bags than end up in a coffin
And I'm so tired (tired)
I'm extremely exhausted and drained from dealing with these people
I fuck with the mob and I got ties (lotta ties, lotta ties)
I'm connected to the mob and have many alliances with them
Knock you off to pay their tithes (oh)
They may take someone out as payment to their superiors or leaders
They want me gone but don't know why
There are people who want me out of the picture, but they don't have any good reason or justification
It's too late for all that lovey-dovey shit
There's no time for sentimentality or affection, this is a serious situation
I'm your brother shit, all that other shit
I'm here for you and support you like a brother, but we can't get caught up in emotions or trivial matters
Ayy, sick of these niggas
I'm still fed up and disgusted by dealing with these people
Hire some help, get rid of these niggas
We need some outside assistance in order to permanently remove these people from our lives
I'm not with the ra-ra
I'm not interested in any drama or conflict, just want to deal with this situation and move on
I am a Dada
I'm influential and powerful
My bitch in Chanel now
My partner is now wearing designer clothing by Chanel
Your bitch in Escada (sick, sick, sick)
Your partner is wearing inferior designer clothing
Yeah, and they shook
These people are scared and intimidated by my actions and demeanor
Please don't let them fool ya, I don't care how they look (nah)
Don't let their appearance or words deceive you, I'm not impressed by any of it
Heard all of the talkin', now it's quiet, now it's shush (shh)
People were talking a lot of trash before, but now that I'm here they're suddenly quiet
Twenty-nine is comin', they on edge when I cook (cook)
My next album release is coming soon, and people know I'm going to create something powerful and influential
Lead the league in scorin', man, but look at my assists (shh)
I have a lot of personal success and achievements, but I also focus on helping others and their success
Yes I be with Future but I like to reminisce (yeah)
I spend time with Future, but I also reflect on the past and sentimental memories
I do not forget a thing, I'm patient, it's a gift (yeah)
I have an extraordinary memory and the ability to be patient in difficult situations, which is a gift
Try to tell 'em they ain't got to do it, they insist (they insist)
People have been warned that they don't have to do certain things, but they insist on doing them anyway
Yeah, I can tell
I understand and can read people's emotions and intentions
I just gave 'em two for forty million like Chappelle (two)
I recently signed a deal worth $40 million, similar to Dave Chappelle's recent Netflix deal
Standin' over coffin with a hammer and a nail (two)
I have the power and ability to take someone out if necessary, just like standing over a coffin with a hammer and nail
Heard you hit up so and so, that name don't ring a bell (nah)
I heard you contacted someone, but I don't recognize their name or significance
I'm sick of this shit (sick, sick)
I'm really done with dealing with this situation and people, it's making me physically ill
I'm runnin' a blitz
I'm taking direct and aggressive action to deal with this situation
Whatever you did, it is what it is
You can't change what happened or what was done, we just have to deal with it as it is
Lyrics © JELLYBEAN MUSIC GROUP, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Cloud9
Written by: Aubrey Graham, Allen Ritter, Nasir Jones, Jean-Claude Olivier, Dave Atkinson, Matthew Samuels, Tavor Hollins Jr., Samuel Barnes, Anthony Cruz, Inga Marchand, Cory McKay
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