After recording a handful of mixtapes with much more of a trap influence than the West Coast hip hop he became known for, he was discovered by DJ Mustard, who remixed his song Mr. Get Dough. The song, which premiered on WorldStar in April 2015, became his breakout song, and has amassed over 6.2 million YouTube views (as of August 2019). Six months later, in October, Drakeo release his official debut mixtape, I Am Mr. Mosely, as his first project under Mustard's 10 Summers label.
He released his second project, I Am Mr. Mosely 2, on 21 July 2016, with features which included Mozzy, Skeme, and Philthy Rich. He followed this up with the release of So Cold I Do Em in December, which included of his most popular songs, Impatient Freestyle.
After his jail release in November 2017, he recorded a 16-track mixtape, Cold Devil, in 10 days, and released it the following month. Paul A. Thompson of Pitchfork described it as "the most compelling album of the Los Angeles emcee’s career," adding that his "avant deadpan and impressionistic relationship to the beat" is "icy and unforgettable."Similarly, Grant Rindner of Complex called it "one of the most impressive California rap projects in years". He released music videos for Flu Flamming, Big Banc Uchies and Out the Slums within a month, amassing 4.4 million, 3.6 million and 4.0 million YouTube views, respectively. Flu Flamming was also notably remixed by Lil Yachty, and Big Banc Uchies by Shy Glizzy. The music video for Roll Bounce was released in September, with Drakeo in jail awaiting trial.
Caldwell was stabbed backstage at around 8:30 p.m. on December 18, 2021, during the Once Upon a Time in LA festival. Initial eyewitness accounts reported that he was stabbed in the neck during an altercation; later, his mother Darrylene Corniel revealed in an interview with Rolling Stone that Caldwell, his brother, and their entourage were attacked by "around 40, 60 men" in masks around the time of YG's arrival to the venue, and that Caldwell had been stabbed in the neck. Paramedics arrived at the scene at around 8:40 p.m. and transported Caldwell to a nearby hospital in critical condition. The event itself was cancelled shortly afterward.
Caldwell was pronounced dead as a result of his stab wounds at around midnight on December 19, 2021, roughly four hours after the initial altercation. As of December 21, 2021, the Los Angeles Police Department is investigating his death as a homicide.
100
Drakeo the Ruler Lyrics
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The homewrecker, Paul Bunyan, knocking down Christmas trees
Mr. T chains, yeah, it's glistening tremendously
It's all about the Benjamins, a hundred when I stick and move
It's the two greedy bastards in a Bentley coupe
Acting like Mystikal with eighty bands on Instagram
Ignorant, belligerent
I should've went to college with my penmanship
A hundred on my wrist, a hundred on my neck
A hundred on the Draco mean a hundred niggas dead
A hundred on my wrist, a hundred on my neck
A hundred on the Draco mean a hundred niggas dead
Stop playing with me
You lil' niggas don't be getting no money but it be soundin' good
You lil' niggas don't be getting no money but it be soundin' good
You lil' niggas don't be getting no money but it be soundin' good
Punk bitch, I got a hundred in my men and that
Hundred different ten and that's
And they all got bloody neck, bitch, I made it out the 'ject
Pussy ass niggas couldn't stop it, now I got respect
Birdman of the set, ho, you see me taking rip
You ain't seen a hundred yet, all my niggas runnin' trip
That lil pussy nigga who was hating, I just split his wig
I ain't tryna one again so you just be on weird shit
Real shit, not the type of nigga that I deal with
When I sign a deal for a million, it's cheap to pay killing
'Cause more than they want money, niggas die to feel this feeling
Meanwhile, we meltin gold down and makin' pieces
Bitch, we a whole 'nother species
A hundred on my wrist, a hundred on my neck
A hundred on the Draco mean a hundred niggas dead
A hundred on my wrist, a hundred on my neck
A hundred on the Draco mean a hundred niggas dead
Stop playing with me
You lil' niggas don't be getting no money but it be soundin' good
You lil' niggas don't be getting no money but it be soundin' good
You lil' niggas don't be getting no money but it be soundin' good
A hundred in the Draco, a hundred ain't no snaking
I'm finding out a hundred, another hundred whip Mercedes
If I don't get a J pay, then you don't call me baby
Crazy lady, give 'em stinky faces
I'm dealing with emotions only 'cause it's entertainment
When a nigga sneak diss me, he get shot for entertainment
Stop playin', my lil' niggas shady
A nigga wouldn't be rappin', but I did this shit for KD
A hundred on my wrist, a hundred on my neck
A hundred on the Draco mean a hundred niggas dead
A hundred on my wrist, a hundred on my neck
A hundred on the Draco mean a hundred niggas dead
Stop playing with me
You lil' niggas don't be getting no money but it be soundin' good
You lil' niggas don't be getting no money but it be soundin' good
You lil' niggas don't be getting no money but it be soundin' good
Back up, say it again
I been out two days, we right, you know that
We was driving foreigns and all that
It was that ignorant shit, nigga, I got it
I'm back, and this shit regular
Mister, mister, mister, mister, mister, shit
I guess that's me, huh?
In Drakeo the Ruler's song "100," the lyrics depict the rapper's success and the price that comes with it. The opening lines refer to the "homewrecker," Paul Bunyan, who is known for knocking down trees, and compares him to the rapper who has knocked down obstacles to reach success. He then goes on to boast about Mr. T chains, which are glistening tremendously, and the importance of making money, with a hundred when he stick and moves. He compares himself and a friend to Mystikal with eighty bands on Instagram, showing a sense of arrogance and recklessness. However, despite his wealth and success, he admits that he should have gone to college with his penmanship, indicating that he may recognize the value of education.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "a hundred on my wrist, a hundred on my neck, a hundred on the Draco mean a hundred niggas dead," which can be interpreted as a threat to anyone who tries to cross him or his crew. He also calls out "lil' niggas" who talk about money but don't really have it.
Later on, Drakeo raps about his reputation on the streets, being the "birdman of the set," and how he's made it out of the projects, gaining respect and adoration from those around him. He mentions the sacrifices that come with success, such as paying for killings, and the fact that he's a whole other species compared to those who don't have the same wealth and success.
Overall, "100" is a song that showcases Drakeo the Ruler's bravado, alongside his clear understanding of the risks and dangers of his lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
I tried to tell you, nigga, shit get deep
I warned you that things can get serious and dangerous
The homewrecker, Paul Bunyan, knocking down Christmas trees
I am powerful and destructive, like the folkloric lumberjack who could fell trees
Mr. T chains, yeah, it's glistening tremendously
I have expensive, flashy jewelry that sparkles and shines
It's all about the Benjamins, a hundred when I stick and move
I focus on making money and moving quickly, taking advantage of opportunities as they arise
It's the two greedy bastards in a Bentley coupe
Me and my partner are money-hungry and drive a luxury car
Acting like Mystikal with eighty bands on Instagram
We are boasting and showing off our wealth like rapper Mystikal who had a popular song about money
Ignorant, belligerent
I am uneducated and aggressive
I should've went to college with my penmanship
I regret not pursuing an education in writing
A hundred on my wrist, a hundred on my neck
I have expensive jewelry worth hundreds of thousands of dollars
A hundred on the Draco mean a hundred niggas dead
If I carry a firearm with a hundred bullets, it implies that I am willing to use it to kill many people
Stop playing with me
Don't underestimate me or think I am joking
You lil' niggas don't be getting no money but it be soundin' good
I don't believe that these other rappers are as wealthy as they claim to be
Punk bitch, I got a hundred in my men and that
I have over a hundred guns in my possession
Hundred different ten and that's / And they all got bloody neck, bitch, I made it out the 'ject
I have a variety of weapons, and they have been used to kill people in my violent upbringing
Pussy ass niggas couldn't stop it, now I got respect
People are afraid of me after I retaliated against those who tried to harm me
Birdman of the set, ho, you see me taking rip
I am the leader and dominant figure in my group
When I sign a deal for a million, it's cheap to pay killing / 'Cause more than they want money, niggas die to feel this feeling
I am willing to spend money on killing because it gives me a sense of power and satisfaction
Meanwhile, we meltin gold down and makin' pieces / Bitch, we a whole 'nother species
We are exceptional and unique, capable of turning precious metals into jewelry
A hundred in the Draco, a hundred ain't no snaking / I'm finding out a hundred, another hundred whip Mercedes
I have a large quantity of firearms and luxury cars
If I don't get a J pay, then you don't call me baby
I demand money and respect from those who owe me
Crazy lady, give 'em stinky faces
I have women who are interested in me despite my aggressive behavior
When a nigga sneak diss me, he get shot for entertainment
I retaliate against those who criticize me, using violence as a form of entertainment
Stop playin', my lil' niggas shady / A nigga wouldn't be rappin', but I did this shit for KD
I can't trust my associates, and I only got into the rap game for my friend KD
Back up, say it again / I been out two days, we right, you know that / We was driving foreigns and all that / It was that ignorant shit, nigga, I got it / I'm back, and this shit regular
I want to hear what you just said again, and I am back to my old ways of flaunting my wealth and acting recklessly
Mister, mister, mister, mister, mister, shit / I guess that's me, huh?
I am a wealthy, powerful, and intimidating figure who people show respect to
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Darrell Caldwell, Jason Jackson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@aycee4059
here after the BoF interview with 03 this still a banger Rip the truth
@josephjay7394
Greedo said Darkeo woke up out a lean nap and just snapped like this lmao LLTR
@user-ke9sk9mq2w
he was to talented smh Long Live The Ruler
@patrondgaf
Fact
@smeckaoss
RIP DRAKEO
FREE GREEDO
@jordanjorda801
Ain't the same without you G💯‼️
@artemhanawalt4395
🕊Won’t ever be🙏😪1 like him🕊
@crissrey2986
4real
@tzargon827
This shit immortalized
@UncleGaryy
The greatest to do it, Rest In Peace to the Ruler