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.
Roll On
Migos Lyrics
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We no game
We no game
We no game
Ball player shit
Ball player shit
Ball player shit
Ball player shit
Ball player shit
Ball player shit
Ball player shit (we no game)
In the kitchen with a lot of white (white)
I done fucked a lot of niggas' wife (smash)
Make a milli, then I make it twice (M's)
Bought that Wraith and had the ceilin' light (Wraith)
I like a bitch with some cellulite (ooh)
Tape a brick to her, take a flight (ooh)
Used to ask what the lick was like (where?)
Now I'm askin' what the Lear look like (huh?)
Niggas copy, Mike Tyson bite (ahh-urr, ahh-urr, ahh)
Smokin' cookie, yeah, that's dynamite (cookie, woo)
Lamborghini, white on white (Lamborghini)
All these diamonds, yeah, they white on white (white)
Takin' chances, had to roll the dice (aye)
Send my shooters, come and take your life (brrt)
Born with it
Count a hundred thousand start snowin' with it (hundred)
Go and get it
Thirty round clip tear off a arm or ligament (rrah)
Bitch I'm O-Dog from Menace (urr)
You trappin' hard for pennies (go)
Hop in the frog, it's tinted (skrrt)
Askin' the Lord, forgive me (hey)
Ball player shit
Ball player shit
Ball player shit
Ball player shit (we no game)
Ball player shit
Ball player shit
Ball player shit
Ball player shit (we no game)
We know gang
Pop me a missile (ayy)
Take me a picture (flash)
Get right witcha (I'ma get right witcha)
Lit like Christmas (like Christmas)
White like tissue (white)
Drank too official (drank)
Cut like scissors (cut)
Boy got wisdom (wisdom)
Fuckin' on vixens (smash)
Whole gang itchin' (itch)
Fuckin' with the wrong one, trippin'
Thirty round extension for the tension (brrt)
Hundred round drum, listen
Fuck around and end up missin' (brrt)
Get 'em knocked off for a ticket
Have my young nigga do the sentence
Aw man, whip up the white, Wendy
Pick up the pipe, and she get no penny (nope)
Rockstar livin' life, Lenny
You can do better, never settle
Keep a Beretta, case of the pressure (brrt)
I tell the plug mail 'em
Which way? Dat way, tell 'em, ayy
Ball player shit
Ball player shit
Ball player shit
Ball player shit (we no game)
Ball player shit
Ball player shit
Ball player shit
Ball player shit (we no game)
Man it's Gucci Mane the Goat
'Cause I'm at these rappers throats
I'm like Scarface on a banana boat, I'm tryna keep afloat
Yeah it's Wop the Guwopster
I live like a mobster
Eat shrimp and lobster
I flew in with the chopper
Breaking bread that's my breakfast
Two bitches I'm so selfish
I wanna cut her off
Her head too good it got me helpless
Ya should feel embarrassed
I just touched down in Paris
My homie said he single but his side bitches are married
Save some for the drummer though
Give some to the DJ
I feel this my summer
So I'm throwing cash in Privé
Flush it on the freeway
I cash but not 3k
Countin' cash for three days and all my pussy's prepaid
The lyrics to "Roll On" by Migos ft French Montana reflect a flashy and decadent lifestyle that the artists are living, where they indulge in illicit activities, such as the drug trade and promiscuous affairs with married women. The term "ball player shit" is repeated throughout the song to emphasize their high-rolling lifestyle, which involves driving Lamborghinis, owning million-dollar homes, and spending copious amounts of money on drugs, women, and material possessions. The phrase also underscores how they view themselves as above average, akin to professional basketball players.
The song is rife with drug references, such as "in the kitchen with a lot of white," which is likely a drug reference to cocaine. Similarly, "smokin' cookie, yeah, that's dynamite" and "drank too official" are nods to using marijuana and alcohol, respectively.
The line, "Niggas copy, Mike Tyson bite" is a reference to the infamous boxer's biting off a piece of Evander Holyfield's ear during a match. In the context of the song, it could mean that people steal their ideas or mimic their lifestyle, but they are the original and the best.
Throughout the song, they casually mention resorting to violence to protect their territory or get what they want, such as "send my shooters, come and take your life" and "get 'em knocked off for a ticket." This is representative of the perpetuation of toxic masculinity in hip hop music.
Line by Line Meaning
We no game
We don't play around, we take our lifestyle and work seriously
Ball player shit
We live like successful professional athletes, with luxury cars, jewelry, and housing
In the kitchen with a lot of white (white)
I'm preparing a lot of cocaine for sale
I done fucked a lot of niggas' wife (smash)
I've had sex with many married women who are not my own wife
Make a milli, then I make it twice (M's)
I earn a million dollars and then invest it to double my fortune
Bought that Wraith and had the ceilin' light (Wraith)
I purchased a Rolls Royce Wraith and customized it with a lighting system on the ceiling
I like a bitch with some cellulite (ooh)
I'm attracted to women with some body fat and imperfections
Tape a brick to her, take a flight (ooh)
I'd smuggle drugs across borders by taping them to a woman and pretending we're traveling together
Used to ask what the lick was like (where?)
I used to inquire about how easy or rewarding criminal opportunities were
Now I'm askin' what the Lear look like (huh?)
I'm curious about private jets that I can afford
Niggas copy, Mike Tyson bite (ahh-urr, ahh-urr, ahh)
Other people imitate me, like Mike Tyson, who bit off a piece of Evander Holyfield's ear
Smokin' cookie, yeah, that's dynamite (cookie, woo)
I'm smoking a high-quality strain of marijuana
Lamborghini, white on white (Lamborghini)
I have a Lamborghini car that is entirely painted in white color
All these diamonds, yeah, they white on white (white)
I wear many expensive diamonds that are also pure white in color
Takin' chances, had to roll the dice (aye)
I'm taking risks with my illegal activities that could bring me great success or ruin
Send my shooters, come and take your life (brrt)
I would hire assassins to kill my enemies or competitors
Born with it
I was gifted with criminal instincts and talents
Count a hundred thousand start snowin' with it (hundred)
I can easily count a hundred thousand dollars that I've earned
Go and get it
I'll pursue any opportunity to make more money
Thirty round clip tear off a arm or ligament (rrah)
I have a magazine clip that can fire thirty bullets and do serious damage to someone's body
Bitch I'm O-Dog from Menace (urr)
I'm tough and aggressive like the character O-Dog from the movie Menace II Society
You trappin' hard for pennies (go)
You're working hard to sell drugs for small amounts of money
Hop in the frog, it's tinted (skrrt)
I'm getting into my fancy sports car, which has dark windows
Askin' the Lord, forgive me (hey)
I'm acknowledging that my actions are wrong and praying for divine forgiveness
Pop me a missile (ayy)
I'm consuming a pill of ecstasy or some other party drug
Take me a picture (flash)
I want someone to take a photograph of me, possibly to show off my wealth or status
Get right witcha (I'ma get right witcha)
Let's hang out and party together
Lit like Christmas (like Christmas)
We're having a great time and feeling festive, like on Christmas Day
White like tissue (white)
The drugs we're consuming are so pure that they resemble white tissue paper
Drank too official (drank)
I'm drinking a top-quality and expensive alcoholic beverage
Cut like scissors (cut)
My style and appearance are very sharp and fashionable
Boy got wisdom (wisdom)
I have achieved some level of knowledge and insight about life and business
Fuckin' on vixens (smash)
I'm having sex with multiple attractive women
Whole gang itchin' (itch)
We're all craving for more wealth, success, or excitement
Fuckin' with the wrong one, trippin'
If you mess with me, you'll be in big trouble
Thirty round extension for the tension (brrt)
I've added a magazine extension to my gun to increase its firepower in a tense situation
Hundred round drum, listen
My weapon has a huge drum that can carry one hundred bullets at once
Fuck around and end up missin' (brrt)
If you disrespect or challenge me, you may end up being killed or missing
Get 'em knocked off for a ticket
I can order someone to be killed by paying a certain amount of money as a bribe or reward
Have my young nigga do the sentence
I have young, loyal followers who will take the blame or punishment for crimes I've committed
Aw man, whip up the white, Wendy
I'm cooking cocaine with the help of someone named Wendy, who may be a drug partner or romantic partner
Pick up the pipe, and she get no penny (nope)
I don't share or give drugs away for free, even to my romantic partner
Rockstar livin' life, Lenny
I'm enjoying a glamorous, wild, and unpredictable lifestyle like a rockstar, with the nickname Lenny
You can do better, never settle
I challenge myself to always improve and succeed
Keep a Beretta, case of the pressure (brrt)
I carry a Beretta handgun with me as protection against potential attacks or threats
I tell the plug mail 'em
I ask my drug supplier to mail me more drugs, rather than buying them in person
Which way? Dat way, tell 'em, ayy
I'm confident and assertive about my choices and directions in life, encouraging others to follow me or admire me
Man it's Gucci Mane the Goat
I'm the rapper Gucci Mane, considered one of the greatest of all time
'Cause I'm at these rappers throats
I'm aggressively competing with other rappers in the industry, trying to outperform and surpass them
I'm like Scarface on a banana boat, I'm tryna keep afloat
I'm a powerful, ambitious, and dangerous figure like Scarface, but I'm also struggling and adapting to the changing tides of the music industry
Yeah it's Wop the Guwopster
My nickname is Wop, short for Guwop, which stands for Gucci Mane With the Gucci on It
I live like a mobster
I have a luxurious and violent lifestyle, similar to that of a mafia boss or gangster
Eat shrimp and lobster
I can afford to eat extremely expensive and delicious seafood like shrimp and lobster
I flew in with the chopper
I arrived at a location by helicopter
Breaking bread that's my breakfast
I make a ton of money just by doing what I'm good at, like rapping or selling drugs
Two bitches I'm so selfish
I'm seeing two women at the same time, and I'm being greedy and unfair to them
I wanna cut her off
I want to stop seeing one of my romantic partners, even though she's great in bed
Her head too good it got me helpless
She's so good at giving oral sex that I can't resist her, even if I know it's not good for me
Ya should feel embarrassed
You should be ashamed of yourself for not being as successful or rich as I am
I just touched down in Paris
I've recently arrived in Paris, one of the most fashionable and exotic cities in the world
My homie said he single but his side bitches are married
My friend claims to be single, but he's actually cheating on his wife with multiple other women
Save some for the drummer though
Let's not spend all of our money or drugs, and keep some for future use or others' needs
Give some to the DJ
Let's share some of our wealth or success with the DJ who's playing music for us
I feel this my summer
I believe this will be my most successful and productive season or phase of my career
So I'm throwing cash in Privé
I'm showing off my wealth and confidence by throwing wads of cash in a private club or venue
Flush it on the freeway
I'm wasting or throwing away large amounts of money or drugs, possibly to avoid getting caught or to mock my wealth
I cash but not 3k
I have a lot of money, but not enough to throw away 3,000 dollars easily
Countin' cash for three days and all my pussy's prepaid
I'm so rich and successful that I can count money for three days without any financial worries, and I always pay for sex in advance
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Radric Davis, Quavious Marshall, Kirshnik Ball, Kiari Cephus
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