Rapper and producer K$upreme, a member of Lil Yachty’s Sailing Team collect… Read Full Bio ↴Rapper and producer K$upreme, a member of Lil Yachty’s Sailing Team collective, exudes a laid-back confidence with his take on modern Atlanta trap. Khalil Dalton, known professionally as K$upreme, grew up in Los Angeles, California before moving to Atlanta, where he met Lil Yachty and began collaborating as a member of Sailing Team. He released his debut mixtape, Flex Muzik, in 2017. His 2018 single “Gucci Cologne,” produced by BHUNNA, earned K$upreme a deal with Atlantic Records. Caught Fire, a collaboration with CHASETHEMONEY, dropped in 2019, marking K$upreme’s first project recorded with just one producer.

Payday
K$UPREME Lyrics

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Big Shawn wick he pimpin
All these blue backs woulda thought wick crippin
Free all my niggas that’s stuck in the prison
And I stay wit a G I got good precision

You grinching or not Nigga make a decision
She give me that mata wen doing no kissing
I step in the trap and I Fuck up the dishes
All this damn dior shoulda knew I was Christian

You know ima Elite
Big Shawn wick wit the G ima creep
Spin a opp block air wicks onna feet
Just got a pint so everyday pay day
Figi head shit now he yell out mayday
My ooter pop go on the run like Tay K

When I hop out the bed Nigga it’s a payday
I pour up a duce now I feel like I’m ray ray
Diamonds Dey dancing they doing the naenae
Gotta get rich only one wish like Ray J
I run to the money like it’s a relay
It’s just me n my drank like Wayne Go DJ
I’m in the wood and I’m wit big wick
Me and a broke hoe that ain’t gone never gone mix
You a broke Nigga how you call yoself a grinch
No Benihana gotta ride wit the chopstick
When I’m in New York I’m balling like a knick
Ima stay wit my dog like Mike Vick
Me n Brodie in the trap setting up picks
And it’s money over hoes cause these bitches gone switch

Big Shawn wick he pimpin
All these blue backs Woulda thought wick crippin
Free all my niggas that’s stuck in the prison
And I stay wit a G I got good precision
You grinching or not Nigga make a decision
She give me that mata wen doing no kissing

I step in the trap and I Fuck up the dishes
All this damn dior shoulda knew I was Christian

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to K$UPREME's song "payday" touch upon several themes, including the artist's lifestyle, aspirations, and experiences within the trap scene. The opening lines reference "Big Shawn wick," who is likely another figure within K$UPREME's circle or a persona he adopts. This individual is portrayed as a figure of authority and success, "pimpin" and surrounded by money ("blue backs"). K$UPREME expresses solidarity with his incarcerated friends and asserts his own precision in handling his business while also hinting at a religious inclination with the mention of being Christian.

The lyrics continue with mention of the artist's elite status and his ability to move discreetly ("creep") with Big Shawn wick. They appear to engage in activities that can be illicit and dangerous, such as spinning the block of their opposition. K$UPREME celebrates his success by implying that he makes money every day, most likely referring to his involvement in the drug trade ("pint" and "payday" references). He also boasts about his flashy lifestyle, with his "Figi head shit" and "diamonds dancing." The mention of Ray J and Ray J's famous wish to "get rich" implies that K$UPREME shares that same aspiration.

Throughout the lyrics, K$UPREME maintains his loyalty to certain individuals, mentioning a friend named Brodie and emphasizing the importance of money over romantic interests ("money over hoes"). He also references his experiences in different cities, particularly New York, where he compares his extravagant lifestyle to that of a "balling" basketball player ("Knicks"). The song concludes by reiterating the themes of success, precision, and the luxurious status associated with brands like Dior.

Line by Line Meaning

Big Shawn wick he pimpin
Big Shawn wick is confidently and successfully engaging in pimping

All these blue backs woulda thought wick crippin
The number of blue bills he has implies a significant amount of wealth and success, comparable to someone involved in gang activity

Free all my niggas that’s stuck in the prison
Expressing a desire for the release of incarcerated friends

And I stay wit a G I got good precision
Maintaining loyalty to a gang and displaying accurate aim or skill

You grinching or not Nigga make a decision
Challenging someone to either be envious or supportive, urging them to choose a side

She give me that mata wen doing no kissing
Receiving intense pleasure or satisfaction from a physical interaction without engaging in typical romantic activities

I step in the trap and I Fuck up the dishes
Entering a location associated with drug dealing and successfully handling illegal substances

All this damn dior shoulda knew I was Christian
Wearing luxurious Dior clothing brands, potentially surprising others due to their religious affiliation

You know ima Elite
Confidently asserting oneself as exceptional or superior

Big Shawn wick wit the G ima creep
Big Shawn wick is creepily moving through the streets with a gang presence

Spin a opp block air wicks onna feet
Causing havoc in enemy territory, symbolized by placing air fresheners on their street corners

Just got a pint so everyday pay day
Having recently acquired a pint of liquid drugs, signaling that every day feels like a payday

Figi head shit now he yell out mayday
An individual experiencing the intense effect of drug use, leading them to cry out for help

My ooter pop go on the run like Tay K
A slang term for a firearm being used in a criminal act, specifically referencing an individual named Tay K who went on the run

When I hop out the bed Nigga it’s a payday
Feeling confident and financially successful as soon as getting out of bed

I pour up a duce now I feel like I’m ray ray
Consuming a double cup of a drug-infused concoction, relating to the feeling of being Ray Ray, potentially signifying a heightened level of invincibility

Diamonds Dey dancing they doing the naenae
Diamonds on his jewelry are sparkling and catching attention, symbolizing their own dance moves

Gotta get rich only one wish like Ray J
Expressing desire to obtain wealth as the primary goal, with a comparison to the artist Ray J who may hold similar aspirations

I run to the money like it’s a relay
Eagerly and swiftly pursuing money, likening it to participating in a relay race

It’s just me n my drank like Wayne Go DJ
Enjoying his drink of choice alone, reminiscent of the artist Lil Wayne's lyrics from the song 'Go DJ'

I’m in the wood and I’m wit big wick
Being in a precarious or dangerous situation alongside Big Wick, emphasizing trust and loyalty

Me and a broke hoe that ain’t gone never gone mix
Stating that a relationship or association with a financially struggling individual will never work out

You a broke Nigga how you call yoself a grinch
Questioning the authenticity of someone claiming to be stingy when they themselves lack financial stability

No Benihana gotta ride wit the chopstick
Lacking fancy dining options, resorting to more dangerous or violent methods to protect oneself

When I’m in New York I’m balling like a knick
Exhibiting luxurious and extravagant behavior while present in New York, drawing comparisons to the New York Knicks basketball team

Ima stay wit my dog like Mike Vick
Remaining loyal to a close companion, likening it to the loyalty displayed by the football player Mike Vick toward his dog

Me n Brodie in the trap setting up picks
Being involved in illegal activities with a close friend, strategically positioning themselves to maximize their gains

And it’s money over hoes cause these bitches gone switch
Prioritizing financial success over romantic relationships, recognizing that certain women may change their loyalty when presented with more attractive opportunities