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.
Dopeman
French Montana Lyrics
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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 ill supply
Ill be the Dope Man
Get the whole cake nigga catch a dough case
Those chances you gotta take to get us both paid
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 ill supply
Ill be the Dope Man
The lyrics of French Montana's song "Dopeman" speak of the harsh reality of street life and the drug game. The first line of the chorus, "Some niggas still sell dope, other niggas retired," sets the tone for the rest of the song. It highlights the kind of life where selling drugs, particularly cocaine, is the only way some have ever known to make a living. While some have left the game, others cannot escape it, and still hold on to hope saying "Still got hope, Other niggas gettin high". Others lie to maintain power in the streets. French Montana portrays himself in the song as someone who will play the game accordingly but will only participate if it benefits him. He says "I just play it how it go, if you need it ill supply, Ill be the Dope Man".
The second verse of the song speaks of the risks and rewards of the drug game. The line "Get the whole cake, nigga, catch a dough case. Those chances you gotta take to get us both paid" highlights the risks involved in dealing drugs. Despite the risks, the drug game provides financial security which can lead to a lifestyle where one has power and influence. It is an enticing lifestyle that is hard to resist. However, this kind of lifestyle comes at a cost, and French Montana explains the toll it can take on one's life saying "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". Even if one manages to escape the game, the consequences of it are often inescapable.
Line by Line Meaning
Some Niggas still sell dope, other niggas retired
Some people continue to sell drugs, while others have stopped doing it.
Still got hope, Other niggas gettin high
Some people have hope for a better future, while others are just getting high.
Niggas say a truth, be another nigga lie
One person's truth can be another person's lie.
I just play it how it go, if you need it ill supply
I will sell drugs if there is a demand for it.
Ill be the Dope Man
I will be the one selling drugs.
Get the whole cake nigga catch a dough case
If you want to make a lot of money selling drugs, you run the risk of getting caught by the police.
Those chances you gotta take to get us both paid
You have to take risks to make money for both yourself and your supplier.
Ski mask, Black gloves call it O.J
Wearing a ski mask and black gloves is like what O.J. Simpson did when he allegedly committed a crime.
And put our trouble in the bubble call it Rosay
We hide our illegal activities in a champagne bottle (Rosay).
Money make the world turn, 100 rounds make it stop
Money is the reason why things happen in the world, but violence can also make it stop.
You could build empires hoes make it drop
You can build empires with money, but women can bring it all down.
Sincerely yours, niggas slam Bentley doors
Rich people (including drug dealers) show off their wealth by owning expensive cars like Bentley.
Niggas getting fast money tryna fuck the baddest hoes
Drug dealers use their money to try and have sex with the most attractive women.
Homie did 20 years tried to live with honor
My friend served 20 years in prison and is now trying to live a more honorable life.
And came home had to live with his momma
Despite his efforts, my friend had to move back in with his mother after his release from prison.
This be the realest shit I ever wrote
This is the most honest and truthful song I have ever written.
Let the truth be told, niggas know how to do is sell dope
The truth is that many people in certain communities only know how to make money by selling drugs.
Writer(s): CHARLY WINGATE, CARLOS TAYLOR
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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