With his powerful wordplay and soulful storytelling, Lil Poppa turns each of his songs into an up-close account of life in his hometown of Jacksonville, FL. At just 18-years-old, he’s already drawn major attention for tracks like “Purple Hearts”—an independent release that’s organically amassed over 2.3 million YouTube views, all on the strength of Poppa’s straight-from-the-heart delivery and hard-hitting lyrics.
Poppa began rapping each week at church, joining a group of friends and sharing rhymes with a spiritual bent. At age 12, he built a makeshift studio in his closet and started self-recording with a laptop and Radio Shack microphone. With a string of mixtapes under his belt, Poppa made his breakthrough with a pair of singles from 2018: “Nightmare on Elm St.” and “Purple Hearts”, whose cinematic video revealed the real-life story behind the song. Recently signed to Interscope Records, Lil Poppa is set to release a new batch of music that further shows his undeniable talent as a rapper and artist.
R.I.P.
Lil Poppa Lyrics
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Iceberg want a bag, bitch
Why these n- payin' for attention?
Puttin' me in they mentions
Playin' like we don't stand on business
All the opps been missin'
Bag on my head, come get it
Better send your best to get me
Guaranteed he restin' with me
Can't lie, I'm 3D high
Can't let a n- rest in peace me
Can't f- with me in the streets
So try their best to diss me
Them n- round ain't even your n-
Right price, I'll have 'em flip you
Every week, youngin got a new pistol
Smashed, he don't give a fuck who with you
Hold on, I'm talkin' too much, I'm trippin'
I ain't goin' back and forth, I'm busy
Say you wanna go to war, I'm with it
Go wherever I want in my city
Poppa out no less than fifty
Poppa out, don't think he slippin'
3.5 my blunt, I'm trippin'
Can't let a n- rest in peace
Get high thinkin' 'bout my n-
Why he died? Wish he was with me
I ain't goin' out behind these b-
You'll die before I let you trick me
And you ain't the one doin' the killin'
Let me hush, I'ma mind me business
I don't need another n- ridin' with me
Just me, Luh Quez, and that Glizzy
Can't let a n- rest in peace
Ten on a n- head, Mike Bibby
Ayy, free KK we miss him
N-, I ain't even signed the petition
I'm out West ridin' with a killer
When I talk, he don't even wanna listen
He don't even want the money, this personal
But if he get a headshot, I'm tippin'
I got blood on me, I'm drippin'
Doughboy, can't go like Ricky
His homeboy ain't make it to Christmas
He doin' that dissin', he trippin'
I don't know what he on, can't pay me to listen
I heard your lil' song, come pay me a visit
Free CP3 up out of that prison
Ain't ran down on a n- in a minute, I know he miss it
Ayy, Desi Block die behind my blizzy
Like on the ave, this sh- get litty
Ayy, I heard Jalenleft his mans
That wasn't the plan, but they ain't finished
I want 'em all, same sentence
R.I.P. my dawgs, and I meant it
And they gone say the gang did it
Ain't no sense of hidin' this sh-, let's get it
Hold on, I'm talkin' too much, I'm trippin'
I ain't goin' back and forth, I'm busy
Say you wanna go to war, I'm with it
Go wherever I want in my city
Poppa out no less than fifty
Poppa out, don't think he slippin'
3.5 my blunt, I'm trippin'
Can't let a n- rest in peace
Get high thinkin' 'bout my n-
Why he died? Wish he was with me
I ain't goin' out behind these b-
You'll die before I let you trick me
And you ain't the one doin' the killin'
Let me hush, I'ma mind me business
I don't need another n- ridin' with me
Just me, Luh Quez, and that Glizzy
In Lil Poppa's song "R.I.P.", the lyrics focus on his determination to never let his enemies rest in peace, despite the tragic losses he's experienced as a result of violence. He begins by expressing his frustration with people who are paying attention to him for the wrong reasons and mentions a bag on his head that promises a reward to anyone who can successfully eliminate him. He warns his enemies that they better bring their best weapon if they come for him and that he's always prepared to fight back.
Poppa becomes reflective as he smokes, contemplating why his friend died and wishing that he could still be with him. He then becomes more aggressive, vowing to protect himself and his crew at all costs. In the third verse, Poppa discusses his desire for revenge and the lengths he'll go to in order to make sure justice is served for his fallen comrades. He ends the song with the powerful line, "I don't need another n- ridin' with me/ Just me, Luh Quez, and that Glizzy", cementing his dedication to his closest allies and indicating that he's not willing to let anyone else get close enough to hurt him.
Overall, "R.I.P." is a song that explores the complex emotions and motivations behind gang violence and the toll it takes on those who are involved. It's a powerful statement from Lil Poppa about his commitment to never back down in the face of adversity and his desire to honor the memories of those who have been lost to senseless violence.
Line by Line Meaning
Damn it, Franchise, you did it again
Expressing frustration that someone named Franchise has done something again
Iceberg want a bag, bitch
A reference to wanting money
Why these n- payin' for attention?
Asking why certain people pay attention to Lil Poppa
Puttin' me in they mentions
Referring to people mentioning Lil Poppa in their social media posts
Playin' like we don't stand on business
Referring to people who don't take Lil Poppa's music career seriously
All the opps been missin'
Claiming that Lil Poppa's rivals have been absent or defeated
Bag on my head, come get it
Offering a reward for anyone who can take him down
Better not be no less than fifty
The reward better be worth at least fifty thousand dollars
Better send your best to get me
Challenging his enemies to send their best fighters to take him on
Guaranteed he restin' with me
Indicating that whoever attempts to take him down will end up dead
Can't lie, I'm 3D high
Admitting to being under the influence of 3D marijuana
Can't let a n- rest in peace me
Refusing to let anyone harm or defeat him
Can't f- with me in the streets
Claiming to have the upper hand in any street situations
So try their best to diss me
Encouraging people to try to disrespect him, as he believes he is untouchable
Them n- round ain't even your n-
Suggesting that some people pretend to be affiliated with him, but truly aren't
Right price, I'll have 'em flip you
Saying that he could pay someone to hurt another person
Every week, youngin got a new pistol
Suggesting that he has access to many weapons and is prepared for any attack
Smashed, he don't give a f- who with you
Confidently stating that he will attack anyone, regardless of who they are with
Hold on, I'm talkin' too much, I'm trippin'
Admitting to speaking impulsively
I ain't goin' back and forth, I'm busy
Refusing to engage in petty arguments
Say you wanna go to war, I'm with it
Accepting challenges to confrontations
Go wherever I want in my city
Claiming the ability to move freely throughout their hometown
Poppa out no less than fifty
Suggesting a minimum amount of money he carries with him
Poppa out, don't think he slippin'
Claiming to always be prepared and vigilant
3.5 my blunt, I'm trippin'
Stating the amount of marijuana he is consuming
Can't let a n- rest in peace
Refusing to let anyone get the upper hand over him
Get high thinkin' 'bout my n-
Thinking about a deceased friend while under the influence of drugs
Why he died? Wish he was with me
Expressing regret about a friend's passing and wishing they were still around
You'll die before I let you trick me
Refusing to be deceived or manipulated by others
And you ain't the one doin' the killin'
Suggesting that others are responsible for violent actions
Let me hush, I'ma mind me business
Stopping himself from revealing too much information and focusing only on himself
I don't need another n- ridin' with me
Preferring to travel alone or with a small group
Just me, Luh Quez, and that Glizzy
Listing the only people he needs to be with
Ten on a n- head, Mike Bibby
Offering a reward of ten thousand dollars to harm someone
Ayy, free KK we miss him
Referring to someone named KK who is incarcerated and saying that people miss him and want him to be released
N-, I ain't even signed the petition
Suggesting that he has not formally supported KK's release by signing a petition
I'm out West ridin' with a killer
Spending time with someone who is violent and dangerous
When I talk, he don't even wanna listen
Implying that the person he is with is not receptive to advice or feedback
He don't even want the money, this personal
Saying that the person he is with is motivated by personal feelings rather than monetary gain
But if he get a headshot, I'm tippin'
Suggesting that he would offer a reward for the death of someone who harmed him or his friend
I got blood on me, I'm drippin'
Claiming to have been involved in violent situations and currently bleeding
Doughboy, can't go like Ricky
Referring to a character from the movie Boyz n the Hood, and stating that someone named Doughboy cannot die in the same way
His homeboy ain't make it to Christmas
Referring to a friend who passed away before the holiday season
He doin' that dissin', he trippin'
Stating that someone who is disrespecting him is acting foolishly
I don't know what he on, can't pay me to listen
Ignoring someone who is attempting to talk to him or persuade him
I heard your lil' song, come pay me a visit
Challenging someone who has made a diss track to confront him directly
Free CP3 up out of that prison
Referring to someone named CP3 and saying that he should be released from jail
Ain't ran down on a n- in a minute, I know he miss it
Admitting that he has not been involved in violent confrontations in a while, and that his enemies desire such confrontations
Ayy, Desi Block die behind my blizzy
Referencing a person from a specific neighborhood who died by the singer's hand
Like on the ave, this sh- get litty
Suggesting that the neighborhood can get very tense and violent
Ayy, I heard Jalen left his mans
Referring to someone named Jalen who left his friends behind
That wasn't the plan, but they ain't finished
Saying that the situation is not over yet, and implying that there will be consequences for Jalen's actions
I want 'em all, same sentence
Suggesting that Lil Poppa wants all of his enemies to be punished equally and to receive the same consequences
R.I.P. my dawgs, and I meant it
Paying tribute to his friends who have passed away
And they gone say the gang did it
Expecting others to blame his organization for violent incidents
Ain't no sense of hidin' this sh-, let's get it
Encouraging his listeners to speak openly and directly about their intentions, and to follow through on those intentions
Writer(s): Janarious Mykel Wheeler, Kelton Lanier Scott Ii, Dylan J. Berg
Contributed by Reagan I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
No Cap
Never disappoints 💯
AGM Kash
He for sure one of my favorite artists 🔥💯he always inspires me to write and go hard on the studio too💪🔥
WHOMATTER
He got pain in his voice everything he says he speaking facts 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Levi
Keep the grind up bro. You will be a legend some day.
Jay_spazzz
I have this song on repeat I swear
twin 70
Naw Fr 🗣️💯
EternalLeek
Underrated one of the best rappers out🔥🔥
Selwin Antrobus
Please don’t stop making music ‼️
Prod. By Goku
If Lil Poppa became more consistent he would def be one of the most known artists because this pure talent
Camron Stillgess
How he not consistent? He drop almost every month n jus put out out a project