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.
Neva Gave A Fuck
Kid Ink Lyrics
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Rollin', ridin' till the muhf***in' wheels fall off
Yeah, I be in this muhf***a still
Ballin' b**** this ain't a muhf***in' drill
Call it Kid Ink baby, if you ain't know that
N****s tryna still my swag need a low jack
Walkin' round this b**** no shirt like Conan
Leanin' off the codeine, that's why I'm movin' slowly
So sorry for the trouble baby, drop it like a fumble
And I'ma make it rain feel like spring in the summer
Hell no it ain't nothin' goin' in like a button
Wait a second, you hear me buzzin'?
B**** you know I neva gave a f***, neva neva gave f***
No I neva gave a f***, prolly neva will
You know I neva gave a f***, neva neva gave a f***
No I neva gave a f***, prolly neva will
Shawty on my dick, tryna cop a feel
Better cuff yo chick, goin' for the steal
She been lookin' at a n**** like a muhf***in' meal
Signin' titties all night still I won't sign a deal
Yeah, tell me what you know 'bout
Tryna keep it real but my show already sold out
Uh, white girls everywhere I go now
Party over here but we can take it to the house
Shawty ring my bell, can't knock my hustle
It's alumni bat gang b**** to the rubble
Know you see me in here, H-D we clear
With my middle finger up in the air, yeah
B**** you know I neva gave a f***, neva neva gave f***
No I neva gave a f***, prolly neva will
You know I neva gave a f***, neva neva gave a f***
No I neva gave a f***, prolly neva will
OK man of my city, L-A is the home
N****s ran to my city when they seen that we was on
Hold up, just touched down know you hear me on the radio
First time here but your girl we already know
I had these b****es at my table back at lunch
Now I got a couple bottles same b****es back in front
Somebody bring the bartender back at once
I'ma need a lil more, tell 'em how it go
B**** you know I neva gave a f***, neva neva gave f***
No I neva gave a f***, prolly neva will
You know I neva gave a f***, neva neva gave a f***
No I neva gave a f***, prolly neva will
In his song "Neva Gave A Fuck," Kid Ink has very straightforward lyrics that are all about his nonchalant attitude and confidence in himself. He repeats the line "Neva gave a f***, probably never will" multiple times throughout the song, making sure his audience knows just how secure he is in himself. He also makes sure to mention how he's still living life to the fullest and climbing higher in the industry. Women are a big theme in this song - he talks about being desired by them and how he's signed many autographs on women's chests.
The chorus is especially significant in showing Kid Ink's lack of regard for the opinions of others. The line "B**** you know I neva gave a f***" is repeated over and over, emphasizing his point of view. The verse where he talks about white girls following him around is also important. By mentioning that his show is already sold out, he's saying that his success cannot be attributed to this trend. It's clear that he's proud of what he has achieved on his own and that he knows his own worth.
In conclusion, "Neva Gave A Fuck" is a song that is all about Kid Ink's confidence in himself and his accomplishments. He isn't afraid to repeat his desire to keep doing what he's doing, and he knows his own value.
Line by Line Meaning
Neva gave a f***, prolly never will
I don't care what anyone thinks of me and I probably never will.
Rollin', ridin' till the muhf***in' wheels fall off
I will keep going and working hard until I can't anymore.
Yeah, I be in this muhf***a still
I'm still here and I'm not going anywhere.
Ballin' b**** this ain't a muhf***in' drill
I'm successful and this is not a joke or a drill.
Call it Kid Ink baby, if you ain't know that
My name is Kid Ink and if you didn't know that already, now you do.
N****s tryna still my swag need a low jack
People are trying to copy my style, but they can't keep up.
Walkin' round this b**** no shirt like Conan
I'm confident and comfortable in my own skin.
Leanin' off the codeine, that's why I'm movin' slowly
I'm moving slowly because I'm taking codeine and it's slowing me down.
So sorry for the trouble baby, drop it like a fumble
I apologize for causing any problems, but let's move on.
And I'ma make it rain feel like spring in the summer
I'm going to make it rain money, even when it's sunny outside.
Hell no it ain't nothin' goin' in like a button
Nothing is going in smoothly or easily, it's like a button that won't go in right.
Wait a second, you hear me buzzin'?
Can you hear how successful I am? I'm buzzing with success.
B**** you know I neva gave a f***, neva neva gave f***
I don't care what anyone thinks of me, I never have and I never will.
Shawty on my dick, tryna cop a feel
A girl is trying to get with me and touch me inappropriately.
Better cuff yo chick, goin' for the steal
You better hold onto your girl because I'm trying to steal her.
She been lookin' at a n**** like a muhf***in' meal
She's been eyeing me up like she wants to devour me.
Signin' titties all night still I won't sign a deal
I'm signing girls' breasts but I still won't sign any record deals.
Yeah, tell me what you know 'bout
What do you know about being successful like me?
Tryna keep it real but my show already sold out
I try to stay true to myself, but my shows are so popular that they sell out quickly.
Uh, white girls everywhere I go now
I see white girls everywhere I go these days.
Party over here but we can take it to the house
We can continue the party at my house if we want to.
Shawty ring my bell, can't knock my hustle
A girl is calling me but can't criticize my hard work.
It's alumni bat gang b**** to the rubble
I'm a part of the Alumni Bat Gang and we'll bring you down to the ground.
Know you see me in here, H-D we clear
You see me in here with my H-D crew and we're doing well.
With my middle finger up in the air, yeah
I'm flipping the bird to anyone who doubts me.
OK man of my city, L-A is the home
I'm the man of Los Angeles, it's my hometown.
N****s ran to my city when they seen that we was on
People came to my city when they realized we were successful.
Hold up, just touched down know you hear me on the radio
I just arrived and you can hear me on the radio already.
First time here but your girl we already know
This is my first time here, but people already know who I am, especially your girl.
I had these b****es at my table back at lunch
I had these girls trying to get close to me back in the day.
Now I got a couple bottles same b****es back in front
Now I have a few bottles and those same girls trying to get with me again.
Somebody bring the bartender back at once
I need the bartender to come back quickly, I'm thirsty.
I'ma need a lil more, tell 'em how it go
I need a little more alcohol, tell them how it's done.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brian Collins
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@novaturbkkk
NEVER GETS OLD !
@hanzwuschd
never!
@jvillej23
As long as kid ink doesn't change his flow or style he'll always be one of my fav rappers . #BatGang
@avantjones21
I love this shit!!! Been a fan since 2010 of March, and will be forever! Die Hard and always rep that #Alumni #BatGang! Love Kid Ink!!!
@BJohnson1100
All Kid Ink Songs Are Bangers !! He Stay Killing Shit , #TeamKidInk
@Daroo0able
my god man, you deserve to get known, this beat is soo fucking good
@HoCLegend
One of the reason i love Kid Ink is for the beats.
@MyXrayz
Up & Away is such a great album <3 still loving it !!
@gallardo20000
Kid Inks music video production is always on point.
@derPhilphlip
EPIC SONG!CanΒ΄t wait for the album,too!