Having spent the majority of the early part of his career behind the control board and not the mic, Kid Ink crafting his production skills working with multi-platinum artists like Sean βDiddyβ Combs and Sean Kingston as well Yung Berg and Nipsey Hussle. Production came natural for Kid Ink, "I started making the beats because I already had several artists trying the rap thing out, so I thought I would be more useful supplying the production." But sitting behind the board was not enough for Kid Ink. Just a few short years ago, Kid Ink picked up the mic and a new contender in the Hip-Hop game was born.
Honing his skills as a songwriter creating hooks for his beats, Kid Ink stepped up his lyrical repertoire with full length and completed songs.
2010 was a breakout year in the young rapperβs career. Teaming up with world-renowned DJ ill Will and DJ Rockstarβs newly formed Tha Alumni Music Group; Kid Ink became more focused in his grind and began working on the underground hit, Crash Landing Mixtape. His hard work paid off and the music industry began to take notice. Within 10 days of its release, Crash Landing garnered critical acclaim, a position at the top of Datpiff.comβs βTop Mixtapes of the Weekβ section and amassed an astonishing 50 thousand downloads.
After Crash Landingsβ debut, national and international request to perform rolled in. Kid Ink has toured the states with stops in Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Denver, Kansas City and Buffalo; and internationally in Toronto, Canada, Zurich, Switzerland, Melbourne, Australia and Krasnador, Russia.
Solidifying himself as a real MC, Kid Ink garnered career-defining features from Hip-Hop and R&B stars including Young Money's Gudda Gudda, Roscoe Dash, Sterling Simms, Bei Maejor, Meek Mill and many more. Kid Inkβs uncompromising work ethic would not allow him to rest on his more than impressive laurels; there needed to be a βvisualβ movement to showcase his innovative style and unique persona.
Lensed by Director Alex Nazari, Kid Ink released an astounding 8 cutting-edge music videos in 2010 alone. Tearing the Net to shreds, to date his now 26 released videos have garnered a very impressive 50 plus million views.
2011 continued to be phenomenal for the young MC. Having released his (free to the public) sophomore album Daydreamer on June 21st via the internet, the lyrical juggernaut accumulated over 150 thousand downloads in its first week. Fans went ballistic over the album that featured all original production from the likes of The Runners, Lex Luger, Jahlil Beats, Cardiak & Tha Bizness as well as major features from the Cory Gunz, Meek Mill, Ray J, Sean Kingston, Dorrough, Bei Maejor and more.
Bucking the norm of waiting for a major label deal to kick off his career, the rapper has taken his fate in to his own hands and crafted an internet campaign that rivals many of the acts resting high on the Billboard charts. With videos under his belt including Internet sensations βLowkey Poppin,β βPleaseβ and βCali Dreamin,ββ Kid Ink is definitely rockinβ to his own beat.
Kid Ink continued his 2011 tear by releasing βWheels Up,β yet another all original Mixtape on October 10th to an overwhelming response. Once again outdoing the numbers his previous project accumulated. Following the release of βWheels Up,β Ink has been on a mini βWheels Upβ tour including stops in the Bay Area, Denmark, New York, Boston, Toronto, Denver & Chicago to name a few, performing to packed crowds of 600-2,000.
Ink started 2012 red hot as the first single βTime Of Your Lifeβ off his debut album βUp & Awayβ was picked up in early January by radio & the first week this song was released on iTunes it sold a staggering 20k copies. βTime Of Your Lifeβ peaked at #32 on the Rythmic Radio Charts with 750+ spins a week and has reached an audience of over 100 million selling 160k + singles Independently. In addition, the official video for βTime Of Your Lifeβ has reached over 12 million views on Youtube and was added to regular rotation on MTV Jams and MTV2. Following the success of βTime Of Your Lifeβ and the follow up single βDrippin,β Ink launched his Indie album βUp & Awayβ in June to commercial success with 20k albums sold the 1st week in the US reaching top 20 on Billboard charts (All Albums) and #2 that week in Hip-Hop/Rap. Immediately following the success of βUp & Awayβ Ink toured the US, selling out shows throughout the Country including 6 Summer Jam concerts, followed by a headlining βUp & Awayβ UK Tour that included 25 shows in 35 days β selling out 18 of the shows. βUp & Awayβ has sold well over 50k albums to date (US) & over 70k worldwide.
After the immediate sales success of βUp & Away,β Ink found himself in a bidding war with all the major labels. Ink decided to cap off his career defining 2012 with another Mixtape in November of 2012 titled βRocketshipshawtyβ which has done well over 600k downloads online, followed by 6 videos off the project. Starting off the New Year in 2012 Ink decided to sign a major label deal with RCA Records. On January 3rd, 2013 Ink announced his signing and launched his debut Major Label single βBad Assβ feat MMG heavyweights Wale & Meek Mill.
His Internet game is just as tight as his rap game. His website, www.kidinkmusic.com gets between 90,000 and 150,000 hits a month, his Facebook page has over a 500,000 Likes, his Twitter game is continually growing with 300k plus Followers, Instagram over 260k follows and via HotNewHipHop.com Kid Ink has a staggering 13 million + digital downloads.
Do Me Wrong
Kid Ink Lyrics
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Go Grizz
Aye, aye
What you do me
Whatever you do, bitch, don't do me wrong
Got me second guessing, seen the message on your phone
Whatever you do, just don't do me wrong
Whatever you do, do me wrong
Just don't do me wrong
Whatever you do, do me wrong
Bitch, don't do me wrong
Just don't do me wrong
'Cause I might start a fight, leave your shit outside the home, yeah
Gucci long, yeah, go right up to the saloon, hey
Don't you say I'm actin' like a child, bitch, I'm grown, yeah
They just got my mind twisted, got this blunt twisted
Took a sip out of the fifth
I been sittin', catchin' feelings
Been a minute since you hit me on the jet
If you tell me that I'm really trippin', I'ma fall back (back)
No you ain't a bird, I ain't got bad taste (aye)
But I know we was in a bad space
Ain't go throw you from no curbs 'til my facts straight
I can't let you run away and leave me last place
Whatever you do, bitch, don't do me wrong
Got me second guessin', seen the message on your phone
Whatever you do, just don't do me wrong
Swear I'll lose my mind if I ever catch you, uh
Whatever you do, do me wrong
Just don't do me wrong
Whatever you do, do me wrong
Bitch, don't do me wrong
Wait, this what you want, later, I'ma undress ya
How could I be mad when that's the way that God blessed ya
Do you got a man? That's the number one question
Now I might just have to step right in the check shit (bitch)
Hold up, wait, 'cause you wildin' (wildin')
Touch my number one and you'll get 99 more problems (you don't want no problems)
Violatin', we ain't comin' for no violence (nah)
Know I got the key on lock, I'm never drown (no never)
No more fishing for them hoes 'cause they piranhas
She too close, I tell her bluntly, get two rolling like Big Thomas
Baby girl, this a reminder who I was before you knew me (before you knew me)
Don't let me find out (find out), what you do me
Whatever you do, bitch, don't do me wrong
Got me second guessing, seen the message on your phone
Whatever you do, just don't do me wrong
Swear I'll lose my mind if I ever catch you, uh
Whatever you do, do me wrong
Just don't do me wrong
Whatever you do, do me wrong
Bitch, don't do me wrong
Do me wrong
Do me wrong
Yeah, I'm, I'm, I'm late to this shit, but
We 'bout to leave the club
I been tryin' to call you, I video called you
I don't really know what you want, but
Just don't do me wrong
Hit me back
In Kid Ink's song "Do Me Wrong," he sings about mistrust in a romantic relationship. The song starts with the producer's (Squat) signature line followed by Kid Ink emphasizing "Whatever you do, bitch, don't do me wrong." He mentions getting a second-guessing tendency after seeing messages on the partner's phone. Although he has been sitting with unclear emotions for a while, he seems to have caught some feelings after a long time without contact.
He confronts the partner and tells them not to act like a child, but he also needs to hear the truth to regain his headspace. Kid Ink warns that he can turn violent if messed up too much. He briefly reminisces about their past and alludes to the competition for their attention around him. Ultimately, the song ends on a pleading note, saying that she should get back to him soon and adding a plea, "Just don't do me wrong."
Line by Line Meaning
Squat made the beat
The beat was produced by Squat.
Go Grizz
A phrase indicating support for the Grizzlies basketball team.
Aye, aye
An expression of affirmation.
What you do me
Asking what someone has done to hurt or betray him.
Whatever you do, bitch, don't do me wrong
A plea to avoid causing harm or betrayal.
Got me second guessing, seen the message on your phone
Feeling suspicious after seeing a message on her phone.
Whatever you do, just don't do me wrong
Reiterating the plea to avoid causing harm or betrayal.
Swear I'll lose my mind if I ever catch you, uh
Threatening to lose his composure if he discovers evidence of betrayal.
Whatever you do, do me wrong
Asking for honesty and transparency, even if the truth hurts.
Just don't do me wrong
A final warning against harm or betrayal.
Just don't do me wrong
A repeated plea to avoid causing harm or betrayal.
'Cause I might start a fight, leave your shit outside the home, yeah
Warning of potential violent consequences if betrayed, such as leaving belongings outside the house.
Gucci long, yeah, go right up to the saloon, hey
Wearing designer clothes while going out to a bar or club.
Don't you say I'm actin' like a child, bitch, I'm grown, yeah
Defending his actions instead of being accused of childish behavior.
They just got my mind twisted, got this blunt twisted
Feeling confused and turning to smoking marijuana to cope with the stress.
Took a sip out of the fifth
Taking a drink of alcohol from a bottle.
I been sittin', catchin' feelings
Reflecting on his emotions and becoming increasingly emotional.
Been a minute since you hit me on the jet
It has been a while since he's heard from the person he's addressing.
If you tell me that I'm really trippin', I'ma fall back (back)
Acknowledging that he may be overreacting and deciding to step back if the other person agrees.
No you ain't a bird, I ain't got bad taste (aye)
Saying that the other person is not a casual partner, but someone he values.
But I know we was in a bad space
Admitting that their relationship was previously strained.
Ain't go throw you from no curbs 'til my facts straight
Not planning on ending things until he knows for sure what's going on.
I can't let you run away and leave me last place
Expressing a desire to keep their relationship going and not be left behind.
Wait, this what you want, later, I'ma undress ya
Suggesting a sexual encounter later.
How could I be mad when that's the way that God blessed ya
Praising the other person's physical attributes.
Do you got a man? That's the number one question
Asking if the other person is in a committed relationship.
Now I might just have to step right in the check shit (bitch)
If the other person is single, implying that he may pursue a relationship.
Hold up, wait, 'cause you wildin' (wildin')
Telling the other person to calm down and think rationally.
Touch my number one and you'll get 99 more problems (you don't want no problems)
Warning against disrespecting his significant other.
Violatin', we ain't comin' for no violence (nah)
Not wanting to resort to violence in response to disrespect.
Know I got the key on lock, I'm never drown (no never)
Assuming control of a situation and not letting it get out of hand.
No more fishing for them hoes 'cause they piranhas
Stopping the search for casual partners because it leads to conflict and drama.
She too close, I tell her bluntly, get two rolling like Big Thomas
Redirecting the attention of someone who is pursuing him for a casual relationship.
Baby girl, this a reminder who I was before you knew me (before you knew me)
Reminding the other person that he was successful before the relationship.
Don't let me find out (find out), what you do me
Asking for honesty and not wanting to discover the truth after the fact.
Just don't do me wrong
A final plea to avoid causing harm or betrayal.
Whatever you do, do me wrong
Asking for honesty and avoiding being misled.
Bitch, don't do me wrong
A warning directed at someone who has hurt him in the past.
Do me wrong
Expressing a fear of being betrayed or hurt in a relationship.
Do me wrong
Repeating the fear of being betrayed or hurt in a relationship.
Yeah, I'm, I'm, I'm late to this shit, but
Acknowledging that he may have been naive or trusting in the past.
We 'bout to leave the club
Expressing a desire to leave and move on from the current situation.
I been tryin' to call you, I video called you
Attempting to contact the other person through various methods of communication.
I don't really know what you want, but
Being unsure about the other person's intentions and desires.
Hit me back
Asking for a response or explanation.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brian Todd Collins, Kevin Andre Price
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
klifrann West
I want kid ink to have the biggest come back ever!!!
Danny Lones
not even happen in 2k28
he fell off forever
Chai Kusch
Please !
Jim Bob
He dont gotta come back he is lowkey tha goat
Andrew Kelley
He needs to go back to his old shit then
K-RAW
Been a Ink fan since the beginning π―β π₯
Trevor Williams
Hey me too
Panos Tsioris
Since Spaced out and my own lane here
illHumiliation
Been listening since "Take over the world"
Ronan Utomo
K-RAW been listening to his songs since 2013 " Show me ".