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.
HIP HOP
French Montana Lyrics
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Man, that’s that movie shit
All I know how to do is keep it 100 with my dogs
I love my main piece and my side piece
Niggas acting shavy so I’m riding with my lady dog
Hide em wherever, hide em wherever
She know it’s whatever
We roll we roll we roll
Love a bad bitch, get a Celine on
Young Al Green get my lean on
One love, one love
I’m talking eyes illmatic for my semi-automatic
I spot it from the corner with the one, got the city high
Made Mill’s label on my back
Why didn’t Diddy buy?
Take that boost, something out the loo
Hopping out the trunk, bumping booze
Bad bitches, 6 inch heels
Made 6 mills
New jury set, cost me 6 deals
Count them hundreds while shorty count 20’s
Shorty keep behind
It’s all bad 'cause he’s bluntin'
I love my main bitch and my side bitch
Niggas acting shady so I’m riding with my lady dog
Roof off the Rolls, feel close to God
Fuck all mileage, you married to the mafia
I love my main piece and my side piece
Niggas acting shavy so I’m riding with my lady dog
Hide em wherever, hide em wherever
She know it’s whatever
We roll we roll we roll
We roll we roll we roll
I match braces to her elbow
Platinum Chanelle when my nigga barely sell gold
Back to 5-60 was the Melrose
A nigga dug his way up out the cell ho
Now yellow tape that bitch
This girl, you be killin 'em, they hate that shit
Seen you on Instagram, skyin out of Switzerland
Yea ho, you turned me to a different man
Rule a book off the shelf, the wrong move
It’s big business that make the small moves
On the waterfall, mark a small cruise
My bitch right, I ain’t make a wrong move
I love my main piece and my side piece
Niggas acting shavy so I’m riding with my lady dog
Hide em wherever, hide em wherever
She know it’s whatever
We roll we roll we roll
We roll we roll we roll
In the song "Hip Hop" by French Montana, the artist emphasizes his loyalty and dedication to his close friends and partners in crime. He talks about how "all [he] knows how to do is keep it 100 with [his] dogs," dismissing the idea of a Bonnie and Clyde partnership as mere fiction. French Montana also talks about his various romantic relationships, claiming he loves both his "main piece and [his] side piece." However, when things get dicey with his male friends, he decides to ride with his girlfriend instead for protection.
The song also touches on his success in the music industry and his love of luxury items. He boasts about buying himself a Celine bag and counting hundreds while his "shorty count 20's." The artist adds that he's "married to the mafia" and that he climbed his way up from a small-time crook to a successful rapper. He also discusses the mistakes he's made along the way, emphasizing that small moves can significantly impact one's career.
Overall, French Montana presents himself as a product of his environment and someone who prioritizes the loyalty of his friends and the gratification that comes with success.
Line by Line Meaning
Niggas be talkin' that Bonnie and Clyde shit
People talk about being a criminal team like in the movie Bonnie and Clyde, but that's just a fantasy.
Man, that’s that movie shit
It's just something that people see in the movies and think is cool.
All I know how to do is keep it 100 with my dogs
I only know how to be honest and real with my close friends and family.
I love my main piece and my side piece
I have feelings for more than one woman in my life.
Niggas acting shavy so I’m riding with my lady dog
Some people are acting shady, so I'm sticking with my loyal female friend.
Hide em wherever, hide em wherever
I'll make sure to keep my relationships secret, no matter what.
She know it’s whatever
My female friend knows that I have feelings for other women, but she doesn't mind.
We roll we roll we roll
We keep moving and doing what we need to do in life.
Love a bad bitch, get a Celine on
I like attractive, confident women and I like to show off my wealth by buying expensive things.
Young Al Green get my lean on
I listen to soulful music while I indulge in substances to ease my stress.
One love, one love
I believe in the power of unity and love.
I’m talking eyes illmatic for my semi-automatic
I have a powerful weapon and I'm good at using it.
I spot it from the corner with the one, got the city high
I'm very observant and always aware of my surroundings.
Made Mill’s label on my back
I have loyalty to Meek Mill and his music label.
Why didn’t Diddy buy?
I wonder why Diddy didn't try to sign me to his music label.
Take that boost, something out the loo
I'm taking illegal drugs to enhance my physical and mental abilities.
Hopping out the trunk, bumping booze
I'm getting out of my car's trunk and playing loud music.
Bad bitches, 6 inch heels
I like attractive women who wear high heels.
Made 6 mills
I earned six million dollars.
New jury set, cost me 6 deals
I bought expensive jewelry that cost me six million dollars.
Count them hundreds while shorty count 20’s
I'm counting my money in hundred-dollar bills while my female friend counts her money in twenty-dollar bills.
Shorty keep behind
My female friend stays in the background and doesn't get involved in my business affairs.
It’s all bad 'cause he’s bluntin'
Things aren't going well because someone is being careless or reckless.
Roof off the Rolls, feel close to God
I feel an overwhelming sense of power and control when I drive my Rolls Royce with the roof down.
Fuck all mileage, you married to the mafia
I don't care how far I have to go, I'm loyal to my community and my way of life.
I match braces to her elbow
I'm wearing matching jewelry with my female friend.
Platinum Chanelle when my nigga barely sell gold
I'm wearing very expensive jewelry while my friend can only afford cheaper items.
Back to 5-60 was the Melrose
I have come a long way from my previous living situation.
A nigga dug his way up out the cell ho
I worked hard and overcame obstacles to make a better life for myself.
Now yellow tape that bitch
I'm ready to take control and become a powerful force.
This girl, you be killin 'em, they hate that shit
Some people are jealous of the way I have control over women and feel threatened by it.
Seen you on Instagram, skyin out of Switzerland
I saw you on Instagram posting photos of yourself in Switzerland.
Yea ho, you turned me to a different man
You have changed me with your impact on my life.
Rule a book off the shelf, the wrong move
I have to be careful and make the right decisions in my life.
It’s big business that make the small moves
Making small but strategic moves can lead to greater success in business.
On the waterfall, mark a small cruise
I'm enjoying a relaxing and luxurious moment in life.
My bitch right, I ain’t make a wrong move
I'm confident that my female friend has my back and that I'm making the right decisions.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joseph Cartagena, Karim Kharbouch
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
B.K.A. The Golden Child
they should make an album together.
Bj J
A big tune 2021
Roshane Vidal
this was my shxt!
QBPhantom
I always think this sample is from Meet Joe Black... 🤔
QBPhantom
Who sings the hook?
silver surfa
Sounds like cortes Ellis he got a few tracks with french
Manny Ribera
2:04
Grizz
new jewelry set cost me six deals
haaaaaaan
Avni Soto
New yerwely and money all day