Dillard was born in the 187th Street projects of Carol City, Florida. His single mother raised him and his seven sisters, some of whom sang in a local gospel group. As a teenager, Dillard worked with local rap group 2 Live Crew and formed his own amateur group with some friends called the Groundhoggz. His work with 2 Live Crew member Fresh Kid Ice attracted attention of DeVante Swing, a member of the band Jodeci. However, he was rejected by several of the major labels, so he sought many other jobs outside of music. After graduating from high school in 1998, he studied international business management at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas for two years and attended Barry University for two months. He returned to Florida to continue pursuing his music career after receiving a phone call from a representative of the independent label Poe Boy Entertainment. Dillard signed with Poe Boy in 2006, and as Flo Rida he began affiliating with other Florida rappers, such as Rick Ross, Trina, T-Pain, and Trick Daddy. A promotional street single entitled "Birthday", featuring Rick Ross, was his first significant release. He made his debut guest appearance with the song "Bitch I'm from Dade County" on DJ Khaled's album We the Best, which featured Trick Daddy, Trina, Rick Ross, Brisco, C-Ride, and Dre.
Music career
Rehearsing for the 2008 MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto.
Flo Rida received worldwide acclaim and popularity with the chart-topping success of his first single, "Low", featuring T-Pain. It was his first official single from his debut album Mail On Sunday and the soundtrack to the movie Step Up 2 The Streets. "Low" reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. "Elevator", featuring Timbaland, "In the Ayer" featuring will.i.am, and "Roll" featuring Sean Kingston followed and all charted on the Hot 100 and other charts.
After the success of Mail on Sunday, Flo Rida made guest performances on other R&B, rap, and pop singles, including "Move Shake Drop" by DJ Laz, "We Break the Dawn" by Michelle Williams, the remix of "4 Minutes" by Madonna, "Running Back" by Australian R&B singer Jessica Mauboy, "Feel It" by DJ Felli Fel, and the remix of "Speedin'" by Rick Ross. During the summer of 2008, he did live performances on the Fox dance competition program So You Think You Can Dance in the US[7] and 2008 MuchMusic Video Awards in Canada. He appeared on the albums We Global by DJ Khaled, Gutta by Ace Hood, and The Fame by Lady Gaga, among others.
R.O.O.T.S. (2009)
According to, Billboard magazine, Flo Rida began recording his sophomore nine months after Mail On Sunday. The album is titled R.O.O.T.S. and was released on March 31, 2009. The first single "Right Round" was released for airplay in January of 2009. "Right Round" jumped from number 58 to the top spot in one week in late February. It the song broke a record for the most digital one week sales in the U.S., with 636,000, beating the previous record he had set himself with "Low". The second official single was "Sugar", which featured R&B singer Wynter Gordon. The song reached at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100. Other singles were "Jump" featuring Nelly Furtado, The promotional single for the animated film G-Force and "Be On You" featuring Ne-Yo, which reached #19 on the Hot 100.
The Only One (2010)
Flo Rida announced on Twitter in March 2010 that his next album would be titled The Only One. The buzz single "Zoosk Girl", featuring T-Pain was leaked online on March 28. J-Rock produced "Zoosk Girl". "Club Can't Handle Me" is confirmed to be the first official single. It will also be the from the soundtrack for Step Up 3-D. Flo Rida also made a guest
appearance on iYiYi, a song by Australian Pop/R&B artist, Cody Simpson.
Ack Like You Know
Flo Rida Lyrics
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I let them rubber bands fly, let them rubber bands fly
Ack like you know, ack ack like you know
Ack like you know, ack ack like you know
Ayyy my whole squad iced out, my nigga so
Trill my nigga so trill ack like you know
Ack ack like you know, ack like you know
Ack ack like you know
Why ask a question that already got an answer
End of discussion, meet the polar bears you pandas
Rubberbands bonanzas when I'm in the lands of 20 grand
You stand up make you understand us
I'm sorry if you ain't got your stacks up
Tell yo click, to patch up that envy to get you patched up
Ya'll ain't ready for this
But she ain't think she ready to spit
I ain't just tellin you shit peep that thing on my wrist, Flo Rida Franchize
I'm like the pizza man all about cheese for the doors
Raise yo hand mobile ain't local ghetto nigga I ain't posisle stuntin' hard
The lyrics to Flo Rida's song "Ack Like You Know" are referencing his success and wealth. He boasts about letting rubber bands representing money fly, emphasizing the luxurious lifestyle he's living. He tells listeners to "ack like you know" in reference to his status as a prominent figure in the rap industry. He also brags about the wealth of his friends, who are "iced out" and "trill," using slang to convey their success and material possessions.
In the second verse, Flo Rida dismisses anyone who questions his wealth, saying that there's no need to ask about it because the answer is already clear. He emphasizes his success through comparisons to animals, saying that he's so successful that he might as well be hanging out with polar bears instead of pandas. He continues to brag about his wealth, saying that he carries around stacks of cash and is constantly making money. Flo Rida emphasizes that those who envy his success aren't ready for it, concluding that his wealth is a result of his hard work and dedication.
Overall, the lyrics to "Ack Like You Know" are about Flo Rida's success and the luxurious lifestyle that comes with it. He emphasizes his wealth and success in the rap industry, telling listeners to recognize his status and to understand that his success is a result of his dedication and hard work.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't no need to ask why
Asking why is pointless because the answer is obvious
I let them rubber bands fly, let them rubber bands fly
I throw money around and let it rain like rubber bands
Ack like you know, ack ack like you know
Act like you understand my lifestyle and the things I do
Ack like you know, ack ack like you know
You can't tell me anything about my life or what I should do, act like you understand
Ayyy my whole squad iced out, my nigga so
My entire group is wearing expensive jewelry and is flashy
Trill my nigga so trill ack like you know
My friends are all authentic and genuine, act like you understand our lifestyle
Ack ack like you know, ack like you know
Act like you are aware of our lifestyle and experiences
Why ask a question that already got an answer
It's pointless to ask for an answer that is already obvious
End of discussion, meet the polar bears you pandas
Stop asking questions because the answer is final, go away and leave us alone
Rubberbands bonanzas when I'm in the lands of 20 grand
I throw a lot of money around when I'm in expensive areas
You stand up make you understand us
If you pay attention and observe us, you will understand our lifestyle
I'm sorry if you ain't got your stacks up
I apologize if you don't have as much money as I do
Tell yo click, to patch up that envy to get you patched up
Tell your group of friends to stop being jealous of me so that you can repair your relationship with me
Ya'll ain't ready for this
You are not prepared for my level of wealth and status
But she ain't think she ready to spit
But she doesn't think she is prepared to dance seductively
I ain't just tellin you shit peep that thing on my wrist, Flo Rida Franchize
I'm not just talking, look at my expensive watch to understand my status and wealth, I am a member of the Flo Rida Franchise
I'm like the pizza man all about cheese for the doors
I am like the pizza delivery man, all about money
Raise yo hand mobile ain't local ghetto nigga I ain't posisle stuntin' hard
Raise your hand if you have a mobile phone and don't come from a wealthy area, I am not pretending to be anything less than flashy and wealthy
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TRAMAR DILLARD, E. PRINCE, J. PIERRE
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