Originally the group started as family, who all had an interest in music. It wasn't until 2008 that this trio took their talent seriously, and put together and released their first project "Juug Season" in 2011. The group later released another mixtape titled "No Label" in 2012, which featured "Bando", a track that was soon labeled a "dope-boy anthem".
In 2013, Migos released their breakout single "Versace". The single was produced by Zaytoven and peaked at number 99 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Later that year, Canadian rapper Drake brought the single more recognition when he remixed the song, adding a verse, which he would later perform at the 2013 iHeartRadio Music Festival. On June 13, Migos released their mixtape Y.R.N. (Young Rich N***as), which features the lead single "Versace", to critical acclaim. Brandon Soderberg of Spin gave it 8 out of 10 stars, commenting that it "is a super-cut of Dirty South vibes" and compared the three members to Gucci Mane, Soulja Boy, and Future.
On June 15, 2013, the group performed at rap radio station Hot 107.9's Birthday Bash. In October 2013, the group was featured in XXL's section "Show & Prove". "Versace" was placed in multiple year-end lists of 2013, including number three on XXL's "The 25 Best Songs of 2013", number four on Complex's "The 50 Best Songs of 2013", number five on SPIN's "50 Best Songs of 2013," number 38 on Pitchfork's "The Top 100 Tracks of 2013" and number 69 on Rolling Stone's "The 100 Best Songs of 2013." Y.R.N. (Young Rich N***as) was named the 27th-best album of 2013 and sixth-best hip-hop album of 2013 by SPIN.
Migos released their debut album Yung Rich Nation in July 2015, through Quality Control Music and 300 Entertainment. Their second album, Culture, was released in January 2017 also through both record labels, and debuted atop the US Billboard 200 chart. The group later signed a deal with Motown and Capitol Records in February 2017, and followed up the latter album with Culture II in January 2018, giving the group their second number one album in the United States.
On October 28, 2016, Migos released the first single of their new album Culture. The single was titled "Bad and Boujee". The song was produced by Metro Boomin and features vocals from fellow American rapper Lil Uzi Vert. The music video for the single was released on October 31. The single went on to top the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Migos' first number one single in the US. Their second album, Culture, was released on January 27, 2017. In April 2017, Migos were featured on Katy Perry song "Bon Appétit" from her fifth studio album, Witness.
On May 30, 2017, Migos (branded by Quality Control) released "Too Hotty" which is featured on the compilation album, Quality Control: Control the Streets Vol. 1 that was released on December 19, 2017. The single was officially released on streaming service on August 24, 2017. The music video was released on August 25.
On October 27, Migos officially released "MotorSport", the lead single off their second studio album Culture II, along with Cardi B and Nicki Minaj. The second single, "Stir Fry", was released on December 20, 2017 on the official Migos YouTube channel. The song was produced by Pharrell Williams. The song was used for the 2018 NBA All-Star Weekend. A promotional single was released on January 22, 2018, titled, "Supastars". It was produced by Honorable C.N.O.T.E., Buddah Bless, and Quavo; it was co-produced by DJ Durel. Culture II was released on January 26, 2018. The album contains twenty-four tracks, featuring production from Metro Boomin, Dun Deal, Murda Beatz, Travis Scott, Zaytoven and others.
In October 2018, Quavo stated that Culture III would be released in early 2019. The album was then delayed and re-scheduled for release in early 2020. However, the album was pushed back again, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Quavo spoke to Billboard in March 2020, and announced the group's decision to hold off on the release of Culture III, explaining it was largely due to their inability to properly roll out the album once social distancing rules went into effect in most states in the US. Instead, the group will first release Quarantine Mixtape in the lead-up to Culture III.
2Pac Biggie
Migos Lyrics
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Scaled dope for 2Pac, pockets on Biggie
Pop a molly have you shaking like that nigga Diddy
Your pockets fat but now they slim, call it Missy
I got that Bobby Brown but I ran out of Whitney
Still got some Brittney, got a lot of Lindsey
Citgo on 48, come get this Julius Erving
And I keep my circle tight, like a virgin
Black and grey old Cutlass, George Gervin
Fuck your mama make you made, call me Melvin
Drugged up I'm bout to overdose, call me Elvis
The world is mine I feel like Scarface
I'm fucking hoes I feel like Babyface
I know some migos put a scar on your face
That bitch bad she got a baby face
Her ass fat but she got a baby waist
That's my lil' boo thang, I call her Babycakes
Bout to go to the jeweler, call up TV Johnny
Want Takeoff to do a show? Gon' cost some TV money
I know junkies in the street selling DVDs
Mp3's, I know niggas who sell M-16s
Got a plug thats talking them brinks, them that Yao Ming
Got a plug on that gas, and that lean
I know junkies that will kill, for a bump
I know niggas that finesse pigeons out the trunk
Lil' goons on the block like a 9 to 5
I know J's that cut your grass just for a dime
I know hoes that sell they soul for bankroll
Same bitch in high school, she act like I don't know her
Birds flyin' in, just for the summer season
Coca so good, had the junkies nose bleeding
Junky clean my rims, rake my leaves, wash my car
Cause he know I got that pack [?] tp Mars
I ask lil' mama have she ever [?] of them bars
She suck me up then call my phone askin' for them bars
Feds calling up my phone saying that I'm selling squares
Selling birds, selling pigeons, flying to Brazil
Feds calling up my phone saying that I'm selling squares
Selling birds, selling pigeons, flyin' to Brazil
Plug across the water, I'm taking a vacation
Plug helping me eat, [?] salvation
Your bitch with me (What time it is?)...penetration
And I fucked her so good she hyperventilating
International J's some be Haitian some be Asian
Quarterback vision, you can call me Peyton
J's at the Texaco working like they slaving
Working with the soda, its already baking
Fiends crave it, fiends itching like its poison ivy
Moving all these drugs, CVS should gon' and hire me
Shake and bake on a plug, call it Ricky Bobby
Sylvester Stallone on my wrist cause it rocky
Some fiends like the mollies, some fiend like the icies
Some fiend like the xans, white like Klu Klux Klan
My money be piling, my goons move silent
My goons be violent, finesse I'm outtie
The lyrics to Migos's song, 2Pac Biggie, talk about the lavish lifestyle of the rap group and their comparison to the late legends of the rap game, Tupac Shakur and Christopher Wallace (The Notorious B.I.G). The rapper Quavo claims to be the next Tupac and Biggie and talks about how his pockets are now as deep as the late rappers. He also raps about different drugs and how they affect people in a certain way, mentioning Bobby Brown, Whitney Houston, Missy Elliot, and Britney Spears. The lyrics also touch on Quavo's tight-knit circle and the different people he interacts with, from junkies to goons to high school hoes.
The lyrics also showcase the rappers' pride in their wealth and success and their willingness to indulge in their desires. The rappers have become rich and famous through music and the illegal drug trade, with Quavo mentioning a plug across the water and junkies willing to kill for a bump. He also comments on the different people who want to be around him, whether it be for money or fame.
Overall, the song reinforces the stereotypes of the rap game and the lifestyle that comes with it. However, it also highlights the differences in wealth and status that exist in society.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the next 2Pac and Biggie
I am striving to be as legendary as 2Pac and Biggie.
Scaled dope for 2Pac, pockets on Biggie
I have supplied drugs for 2Pac, and I have as much money as Biggie.
Pop a molly have you shaking like that nigga Diddy
If you take a molly, you will shake like Diddy used to shake.
Your pockets fat but now they slim, call it Missy
You used to have a lot of money, but now you have very little, like Missy Elliot's weight loss.
I got that Bobby Brown but I ran out of Whitney
I have some drugs like Bobby Brown, but I don't have any Whitney Houston left.
Still got some Brittney, got a lot of Lindsey
I still have some drugs like Britney Spears, and I have a lot like Lindsay Lohan.
Citgo on 48, come get this Julius Erving
I am located at Citgo on 48 and I have Julius Erving to sell to you.
Smoking Larry Kush and we call it Eddie Murphy
We are smoking a type of marijuana called Larry Kush and we have nicknamed it Eddie Murphy.
And I keep my circle tight, like a virgin
I keep my friends close and they are loyal to me, like a virgin who doesn't allow anyone in.
Black and grey old Cutlass, George Gervin
I drive a black and grey Cutlass that is old, like George Gervin's NBA career.
Fuck your mama make you made, call me Melvin
I have had sex with your mother and it has made you upset. You can call me Melvin.
Drugged up I'm bout to overdose, call me Elvis
I have taken too many drugs and I am in danger of overdosing, like Elvis Presley did.
The world is mine I feel like Scarface
I am very powerful and wealthy, like Scarface was in the movie of the same name.
I'm fucking hoes I feel like Babyface
I am having sex with many women and I feel like the R&B singer Babyface.
I know some migos put a scar on your face
I know some dangerous people who could hurt you, like the rap group Migos.
That bitch bad she got a baby face
That woman is very attractive but looks much younger than she actually is.
Her ass fat but she got a baby waist
She has a large buttocks but a very small waist.
That's my lil' boo thang, I call her Babycakes
That is my girlfriend and I affectionately call her Babycakes.
Bout to go to the jeweler, call up TV Johnny
I am going to the jewelry store and I will call up TV Johnny to join me.
Want Takeoff to do a show? Gon' cost some TV money
If you want Takeoff to perform at a show, it will cost a lot of money.
I know junkies in the street selling DVDs
I know people who are addicted to drugs and are in the streets selling DVDs to make money.
Mp3's, I know niggas who sell M-16s
I know people who sell music files and others who sell illegal firearms.
Got a plug thats talking them brinks, them that Yao Ming
I have a reliable source who is discussing lucrative deals and profits, like the famous basketball player Yao Ming.
Got a plug on that gas, and that lean
I have a reliable source for marijuana and codeine syrup.
I know junkies that will kill, for a bump
I know people who are so desperate for drugs that they are willing to kill for a small amount.
I know niggas that finesse pigeons out the trunk
I know people who steal expensive things out of the trunks of cars.
Lil' goons on the block like a 9 to 5
Young criminals on the street act like their illegal activities are normal jobs.
I know J's that cut your grass just for a dime
I know people who will do odd jobs for you, like cutting your grass, for a small amount of money.
I know hoes that sell they soul for bankroll
I know women who are willing to do anything for money, even if it means giving up their morals.
Same bitch in high school, she act like I don't know her
I knew a woman in high school who now pretends not to know me.
Birds flyin' in, just for the summer season
People come to my area only during the summer months and then leave again.
Coca so good, had the junkies nose bleeding
The cocaine is so pure that it causes the junkies' noses to bleed.
Junky clean my rims, rake my leaves, wash my car
I have a drug addict who does odd jobs for me in exchange for drugs.
Cause he know I got that pack [?] tp Mars
He knows that I have a large amount of drugs and it could take him to Mars.
I ask lil' mama have she ever [?] of them bars
I ask the woman I am with if she has ever taken the type of drugs I have.
She suck me up then call my phone askin' for them bars
After performing oral sex on me, she calls me to ask for more drugs.
Feds calling up my phone saying that I'm selling squares
The police are calling me to say that they suspect me of selling drugs.
Selling birds, selling pigeons, flying to Brazil
I am involved in illegal activities such as selling drugs and smuggling them to Brazil.
Plug across the water, I'm taking a vacation
I have a source for drugs in another country, and I am planning a trip there.
Plug helping me eat, [?] salvation
My drug source is providing me with a lot of money to live on, which I see as a form of salvation.
Your bitch with me (What time it is?)...penetration
Your girlfriend is having sex with me, and we are asking each other what time it is.
And I fucked her so good she hyperventilating
I had sex with her so well that she became short of breath and hyperventilated.
International J's some be Haitian some be Asian
My associates come from many different countries, including Haiti and Asia.
Quarterback vision, you can call me Peyton
I have a clear understanding of situations and events, like the football quarterback Peyton Manning.
J's at the Texaco working like they slaving
My associates are working very hard at the gas station, as if they are slaves.
Working with the soda, its already baking
They are mixing drugs with soda and it is ready to be sold.
Fiends crave it, fiends itching like its poison ivy
Drug addicts want the drugs badly and it feels like an itch they can't scratch.
Moving all these drugs, CVS should gon' and hire me
I am very skilled at moving drugs and I think the pharmacy chain CVS should hire me for my talents.
Shake and bake on a plug, call it Ricky Bobby
I am quickly making profits from my drug source and it is like the movie Talladega Nights, with the character Ricky Bobby.
Sylvester Stallone on my wrist cause it rocky
I have a watch with the likeness of the boxer Rocky Balboa, played by Sylvester Stallone.
Some fiends like the mollies, some fiend like the icies
Some drug addicts prefer ecstasy and others like the drug known as ice.
Some fiend like the xans, white like Klu Klux Klan
Some drug addicts like the prescription drug Xanax, which is white like the robes of the Ku Klux Klan.
My money be piling, my goons move silent
I am making a lot of money and my associates are very secretive about our activities.
My goons be violent, finesse I'm outtie
My associates can be dangerous and I am skilled at getting away quickly and quietly.
Contributed by Mackenzie M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.