Kharbouch released his debut mixtape in 2007 and had his first breakthrough with the single "Choppa Choppa Down" in 2010. He released his debut studio album Excuse My French in May 2013, which was met with generally mixed reviews despite commercial success from its lead single, "Pop That" (featuring Rick Ross, Drake, and Lil Wayne). In July 2017, he released his second studio album Jungle Rules, which peaked at number three on the Billboard 200.
Dope Man
French Montana Lyrics
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Other niggas retired
Still got hope, Other niggas gettin high
Niggas say a truth, be another nigga lie
I just play it how it go
If you need it I'll supply
I'll be the Dope Man
(I'll be the dope man, I'll be the dope man)
Get the whole cake nigga catch a dough case
Those chances you gotta take to
Get us both paid
Ski mask, Black gloves call it OJ
And put our trouble in the
Bubble call it Rosay
Money make the world turn
100 rounds make it stop
You could build empires hoes make it drop
Sincerely yours, niggas slam Bentley doors
Niggas getting fast money tryna
Fuck the baddest hoes
Homie did 20 years tried to live with honor
And came home had to live with his momma
This be the realest shit I ever wrote
Let the truth be told
Niggas know how to do is sell dope
Some Niggas still sell dope
Other niggas retired
Still got hope, Other niggas gettin high
Niggas say a truth, be another nigga lie
I just play it how it go
If you need it I'll supply
I'll be the Dope Man
(I'll be the dope man, I'll be the dope man)
The lyrics to "Dope Man" by French Montana highlight the reality of the drug trade and the complex dynamics that exist within it. The song explores the different paths that individuals take when it comes to selling drugs. While some people have moved on from that lifestyle and have retired, others continue to sell drugs as a means of survival. The lyrics also touch upon the notion of hope, with some individuals still holding onto the belief that they can better their lives despite the circumstances they find themselves in.
The song also addresses the importance of personal perspective and the way truth can be subjective. What one person may consider true, another person may see as a lie. French Montana acknowledges this ambiguity but maintains that he plays it as it comes and is willing to supply those who are in need.
Overall, the lyrics present a realistic portrayal of the drug trade, shedding light on the motivations, struggles, and contradictions that exist within the world of drug dealing.
Line by Line Meaning
Some Niggas still sell dope
There are still individuals who continue to illegally sell drugs
Other niggas retired
Some people have chosen to leave the drug trade behind and no longer partake in selling illegal substances
Still got hope, Other niggas gettin high
While some maintain hope for a different path, others succumb to drug addiction
Niggas say a truth, be another nigga lie
People's words may not always be trustworthy, as what one person claims as true may be considered false by someone else
I just play it how it go
I adapt and navigate the circumstances as they arise
If you need it I'll supply
If you require drugs, I can provide them
I'll be the Dope Man
I will assume the role of the main supplier of illegal drugs
(I'll be the dope man, I'll be the dope man)
(I will take on the responsibility and title of the primary distributor of narcotics)
Get the whole cake nigga catch a dough case
Obtain a large sum of money illegally and risk facing criminal charges
Those chances you gotta take to
To achieve financial success in the drug trade, one must be willing to take risks
Get us both paid
Earning money for both parties involved
Ski mask, Black gloves call it OJ
Wearing a ski mask and black gloves to conceal one's identity, reminiscent of O.J. Simpson's infamous murder trial
And put our trouble in the
Keeping our difficulties and illegal activities
Bubble call it Rosay
Confine and protect our criminal operations like a bubble, comparing it to the brand Rosay
Money make the world turn
Money has significant influence and power in society
100 rounds make it stop
Possessing a large number of bullets to intimidate and exert control over a situation
You could build empires hoes make it drop
With wealth and power, one can establish vast structures of influence, while women can be easily manipulated by money
Sincerely yours, niggas slam Bentley doors
Expressing a sense of pride and success, where individuals of a certain status can confidently close their luxury vehicle doors
Niggas getting fast money tryna
People are striving to acquire wealth quickly through illicit means
Fuck the baddest hoes
Engaging in sexual activities with attractive women, regardless of emotional connection
Homie did 20 years tried to live with honor
A close friend served a 20-year prison sentence and attempted to lead a life of integrity
And came home had to live with his momma
Upon release, this person had to return to living with their mother
This be the realest shit I ever wrote
This song conveys the most genuine and authentic sentiments I have ever expressed
Let the truth be told
Allow the truth to be revealed and acknowledged
Niggas know how to do is sell dope
Some individuals only possess the skill or knowledge of engaging in drug trafficking
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Darrell Branch, Shawn Carter, Kenneth Ifill, Ernesto Shaw, Jr.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kymani Bravo
This song takes me back to memories....THIS SONG IS THE SHIT!!!
Menace Montana
Forever gunna bump this💯
MeÑo Hrndz
2020 this shit still smack. Wish French was still on this wave. FREE THE WAVE 🌊
Dante's Railfanning & Randomness
2020 still hard af and i still need this instrumental
Agent Gettingit
first i thought french is just mediocre , then i listened to tracks just because he was featured, now im bumpin his shit all day... frenchie all day .. hard work give results!!
High Nightz
nice thing about montanan he's lyrically. and the beats are dope.
Charlie Lipschutz
This instrumental 🔥🔥🔥🔥
maroc1united
French need to go back to these type of beats
kingkofi 84
real talk brother
Benjamin F. Edwards Jr
But this was 🔥 raw 💯 before he went mainstream