Kirk Randle was born and raised in Houston, Texas, and he is of African American descent. He graduated from North Shore High School in Houston and would later go on to attend Prairie View A&M University where he would major in communications.
At Prairie View he was able to focus on his music, and in 2009 he released his first mixtape "Procrastination Kills". He got the attention of a fellow student and now manager D Will. Bangz released his first official single titled "What Yo Name Iz?" on February 7, 2011. His first major hit actually began as a freestyle. It has since peaked at number forty-one on the chart. A remix was released on June 24, 2011 and features Big Sean, Wale and Bun B. He released a mixtape shortly after on March 1, 2011 titled "Procrastination Kills 3". His second single titled "Drank In My Cup" was released on September 16, 2011. During the week of February 25, 2012, the single debuted at number ninety-six on the Billboard Hot 100. It has since peaked at #28 and at #1 on the Heatseekers Songs chart. The song spawned many remixes and freestyles featuring hip-hop artists J. Cole, 2 Chainz, Tyga, Bow Wow, Kid Ink, Chamillionaire, and singer Trey Songz. Bangz released a new mixtape called "Procrastination Kills 4" on September 4, 2012. His third single titled "Keep It Trill" was released on November 30, 2012.
Like Me
Kirko Bangz Lyrics
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I'm a player ,player ,player
I ain't worried about none of these hoes
Can't no nigga shine like me
Can't no nigga put it down like me
I'm a player ,player ,player
I ain't worried about none of these hoes
Can't no nigga shine like me
(Verse)
Remember back in high school used to hope that I pass
Now a nigga graduated and I'm chasing his ass
I ain't fucking with the bitch unless she making the cash
And if I'm fucking with the bitch that means she making me cash
Used to holla and smash now I holla and dash
On to the money baby got a highway stash
Used to have a young hoe that was flock in her class
'Til I start fucking the teacher now my young bitch pass
She has fat ass ,bit titties ,I've fucked every bad bitch up in the city
So nigga don't you coming at me talking about no hoes
And bitch don't you come at me unless it's about the dough
(Hook)
I'm a player ,player ,player
I ain't worried about none of these hoes
Can't no nigga shine like me
Can't no nigga put it down like me
I'm a player ,player ,player
I ain't worried about none of these hoes
Can't no nigga shine like me
Can't no nigga put it down like me
(Verse)
It's , I ain't playin ass nigga from no east side streets
Nigga ride for my niggas , niggas ride for me
Fuck once , fuck twice never go round three
And I ain't never been the type to go and cuddle and shit
I keep it playa I never lay off
I'm basketballin' on these niggas look out for dreya
I'm on my motherfucking grind, I gotta shine
Got bitches doing overtime watching overtime
It's over nigga
Your girl doin' anything to get close to niggas
And she's your own sibling jumping over niggas
To take a picture of me in the club
Now I'm getting pictures from her in the tub,man what's up
(Hook)
I'm a player ,player ,player
I ain't worried about none of these hoes
Can't no nigga shine like me
Can't no nigga put it down like me
I'm a player ,player ,player
I ain't worried about none of these hoes
Can't no nigga shine like me
Can't no nigga put it down like me
The lyrics of Kirko Bangz's song Like Me convey a message about his confidence and nonchalance towards women. He identifies himself as a player and claims that none of the women he encounters can match his shine or put it down like he does. He reminisces about his high school days when he hoped to pass and now he is chasing success. As he progresses in his career, he becomes more selective with the women he engages with, and only those that bring in cash. The chorus repeats that no one can shine or put it down like him, emphasizing his confidence once again.
The second verse of the song discusses his loyalty to his friends and how they have his back. He mentions how he doesn't waste time on cuddling after sex and keeps it "playa." He brags about being on his grind and having women fawn over him, even including one who is related to his friend. The song ends with Kirko Bangz acknowledging his status and how he has women taking pictures of him in the club and sending him pictures in the tub. Overall, the song speaks to Kirko Bangz's confidence and self-assuredness in his abilities and the attention he receives from women.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a player, player, player
I am a skilled and successful seducer
I ain't worried about none of these hoes
I do not care about women who are not beneficial to me financially or sexually
Can't no nigga shine like me
Nobody can match my success or charisma
Can't no nigga put it down like me
Nobody can satisfy their partners like I can
Remember back in high school used to hope that I pass
In the past, I was unambitious and just hoped to graduate high school
Now a nigga graduated and I'm chasing his ass
I have achieved much greater success and am moving past those who once doubted me
I ain't fucking with the bitch unless she making the cash
I am only interested in women who can make me money
And if I'm fucking with the bitch that means she making me cash
If I am in a sexual relationship with a woman, it is because she is financially beneficial to me
Used to holla and smash now I holla and dash
I used to pursue and have sex with women, now I pursue them only for money and leave quickly
On to the money baby got a highway stash
I am focused on accumulating wealth, and have a stash of money saved up
'Til I start fucking the teacher now my young bitch pass
I used to be sexually involved with a younger woman, but ended the relationship and moved on to sleeping with her teacher instead
I'm basketballin' on these niggas look out for dreya
I am succeeding at a high level, and have a friend named Dreya who is doing the same
And she's your own sibling jumping over niggas
Even the sister of my enemies is interested in being close to me
To take a picture of me in the club
She wants to capture an image of me for her own personal satisfaction
Now I'm getting pictures from her in the tub,man what's up
Now she is sending me revealing pictures of herself, and I am wondering what her true motives are
Contributed by Kylie D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.