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. Tโhe group later released another mixtape titled "No Label" in 2012, which featured "Bando", a track that wasโ 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 Appรฉtit" 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.
Story I Tell
Migos Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Hundred band juug, no you never hit it
You never been on the road to riches
This the story I tell so you pay attention
Cold turkey, yeah we had to eat it
So I take that pot and fucking beat it
You never been on the road to riches
Take your pen and your pad cause you gonna need it
Your bitch, me and my dogs hit it
Drop the head on the Bentley then fall in it
When we dropped Versace, then y'all did it
They hate that we came from the Northside
Then lived in the city, got mob ties
They hate that we came in with plenty juice
Young nigga just dabbin' first day of school
Remember the days with the pocket rockets
Turned the bando to a fucking hot pocket
It's a million dollars in the corner pocket
I just share the rock like I'm John Stockton
African diamonds, Olajuwon, Houston Rockets
My niggas they got the nose on they guns, that go about it
Ain't no need to talk about it
Megaton trucks, it don't weigh enough
Had to take out the plug, he was switching up
You mad cause your label do finger fucks
QC the label got mega bucks
Gas off in the back of the Sprinter bus
Say that you trapping, really you got touchin' butts
This is the life of the Hefty bags
You know that them ounces don't weigh enough
Dope on the scale, man you never seen it
Hundred band juug, no you never hit it
You never been on the road to riches
This the story I tell so you pay attention
Cold turkey, yeah we had to eat it
So I take that pot and fucking beat it
You never been on the road to riches
Take your pen and your pad cause you gonna need it
Trap money, me and my dogs spend it
Your bitch, me and my dogs hit it
Drop the head on the Bentley then fall in it
When we dropped Versace, then y'all did it
They hate that we came from the Northside
Then lived in the city, got mob ties
They hate that we came in with plenty juice
Young nigga just dabbin' first day of school
I came a long way from dropping a visit
Finessing the plug for his riches
Wake up in the morning, I go grab the spatula
Walk in the kitchen and whip me a chicken
Her wrist is a Masi, my neck is a Bentley
Blue Benjamins that can pay your tuition
Lupe said that Activis been discontinued
Double cup, a nigga still be sipping
Got a plug out in Mississippi
Wrap it up, ship it to Finley
I trap out the bando, don't trap out the trap house
And whatever you with, we with it
Came a long way from that midget
Money taller than a midget
I keep the Mac like a midget
Mama we made us a milli, we did it
Fuck the negativity, fuck the critics
Dope on the scale, man you never seen it
Hundred band juug, no you never hit it
You never been on the road to riches
This the story I tell so you pay attention
Cold turkey, yeah we had to eat it
So I take that pot and fucking beat it
You never been on the road to riches
Take your pen and your pad cause you gonna need it
Trap money, me and my dogs spend it
Your bitch, me and my dogs hit it
Drop the head on the Bentley then fall in it
When we dropped Versace, then y'all did it
They hate that we came from the Northside
Then lived in the city, got mob ties
They hate that we came in with plenty juice
Young nigga just dabbin' first day of school
They hate that that money start coming in
And I be too fresh, I call it double mints
I was on the block, you was on punishment
Giuseppe stepping, and my diamonds they compliments
QC my label, and that's my establishment
Supercharge my Bentley, I call it Clark Kent
Me and my niggas spread the butter, margarine
Puffin' the martian, got Raris, I cut off the engines
Now park it
You can catch a bullet in your carcass
100 band juug, and you wasn't a part
I took the plug off and we had a departure
You telling a story bout me, I'm the author
These bitches be choosing, they digging my posture
Whipping babies, I'm not talking bout toddlers
Similac on these baby ballers
Little babies get stuck they call me stepfather
Dope on the scale, man you never seen it
Hundred band juug, no you never hit it
You never been on the road to riches
This the story I tell so you pay attention
Cold turkey, yeah we had to eat it
So I take that pot and fucking beat it
You never been on the road to riches
Take your pen and your pad cause you gonna need it
Trap money, me and my dogs spend it
Your bitch, me and my dogs hit it
Drop the head on the Bentley then fall in it
When we dropped Versace, then y'all did it
They hate that we came from the Northside
Then lived in the city, got mob ties
They hate that we came in with plenty juice
Young nigga just dabbin' first day of school
The lyrics of Migos' song "Story I Tell" speak of their rise from humble beginnings to a life of luxury and excess. The opening lines paint a picture of the drug trade, with the mention of obscure measurement units and drug deals involving hundred thousand-dollar amounts. The chorus talks about the struggles they had to overcome to reach their current status, including having to eat "cold turkey" and take risks by betraying their drug suppliers. The song also speaks of their haters, who resent their success and fame, but Migos still revels in their wealth and the perks that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Dope on the scale, man you never seen it
We have high-quality drugs that you've never seen before.
Hundred band juug, no you never hit it
We made a lot of money, more than you could ever imagine.
You never been on the road to riches
You haven't experienced the struggle and journey towards becoming successful and wealthy.
This the story I tell so you pay attention
I'm sharing my experiences with you so that you can learn and take heed.
Cold turkey, yeah we had to eat it
We had to resort to drastic measures because we had nothing else to eat.
So I take that pot and fucking beat it
I took an empty pot and started smashing it because there was nothing to cook anymore.
Take your pen and your pad cause you gonna need it
You should write down what I'm saying because it's valuable information.
Trap money, me and my dogs spend it
We make money through drug trafficking and spend it together.
Your bitch, me and my dogs hit it
We slept with your girlfriend.
Drop the head on the Bentley then fall in it
We bought a new Bentley and enjoyed it fully.
When we dropped Versace, then y'all did it
We set a fashion trend for others to follow.
They hate that we came from the Northside
People dislike us because we come from a poor and rough area of town.
Then lived in the city, got mob ties
We moved to the city and established connections with the local organized crime group.
They hate that we came in with plenty juice
People resent us for coming into success with a lot of power and influence.
Young nigga just dabbin' first day of school
I'm young and successful, just like a kid who's excited to go to school.
Remember the days with the pocket rockets
I remember the days when we had small guns in our pockets.
Turned the bando to a fucking hot pocket
We transformed an abandoned house into a place for drug trafficking.
It's a million dollars in the corner pocket
There's a lot of money hidden in a secret location.
I just share the rock like I'm John Stockton
I distribute drugs like how John Stockton used to distribute the basketball.
African diamonds, Olajuwon, Houston Rockets
I have high-quality African diamonds, similar to the Houston Rockets' player Hakeem Olajuwon.
My niggas they got the nose on they guns, that go about it
My associates have guns with silencers, so we can operate secretly.
Ain't no need to talk about it
We don't need to discuss our secrets.
Megaton trucks, it don't weigh enough
Our trucks are huge, but they can't contain all the money we make.
Had to take out the plug, he was switching up
We had to cut off our drug supplier because he was unreliable and corrupt.
You mad cause your label do finger fucks
You're upset because your record label isn't as successful and influential.
QC the label got mega bucks
My record label, Quality Control, has a lot of money.
Gas off in the back of the Sprinter bus
We smoke marijuana in the back of our transportation van.
Say that you trapping, really you got touchin' butts
You claim to be involved in drug trafficking, but you're only touching women's butts.
This is the life of the Hefty bags
We use large Hefty bags to carry and transport drugs.
You know that them ounces don't weigh enough
Even though we have a lot of drug ounces, it's still not enough to satisfy the demand.
I came a long way from dropping a visit
I've come far from just visiting people to sell drugs.
Finessing the plug for his riches
I'm taking advantage of my drug supplier for more money and resources.
Wake up in the morning, I go grab the spatula
I start my day by cooking up drugs with a spatula.
Walk in the kitchen and whip me a chicken
I go into the kitchen and start cooking drugs.
Her wrist is a Masi, my neck is a Bentley
She wears expensive watches, while I have an expensive necklace.
Blue Benjamins that can pay your tuition
I have a lot of $100 bills that can pay for your education.
Lupe said that Activis been discontinued
The rapper Lupe Fiasco said that the prescription drug Activis is no longer being produced.
Double cup, a nigga still be sipping
I still drink from a double cup, even though my drug of choice isn't available anymore.
Got a plug out in Mississippi
We have a drug supplier located in Mississippi.
Wrap it up, ship it to Finley
We pack up our drugs and ship them to a specific place called Finley.
I trap out the bando, don't trap out the trap house
I sell drugs from an abandoned house, not a traditional drug house.
And whatever you with, we with it
We'll participate in whatever you're doing.
Came a long way from that midget
I've achieved a lot since my humble beginnings.
Money taller than a midget
I have a lot of money.
I keep the Mac like a midget
I have a gun and keep it hidden like a little person.
Mama we made us a milli, we did it
Mom, we made a million dollars and did it ourselves.
Fuck the negativity, fuck the critics
I don't care about negative opinions or criticism towards me.
They hate that that money start coming in
People dislike me since I started making a lot of money.
And I be too fresh, I call it double mints
I'm always looking good and smelling good, like a pack of Doublemint gum.
I was on the block, you was on punishment
I was outside selling drugs, while you were locked up at home.
Giuseppe stepping, and my diamonds they compliments
I'm wearing expensive Giuseppe shoes and my diamonds are eye-catching.
QC my label, and that's my establishment
Quality Control is my record label, and it's also my business establishment.
Supercharge my Bentley, I call it Clark Kent
I upgraded my Bentley so much that it's like it has superpowers, like Clark Kent from Superman.
Me and my niggas spread the butter, margarine
Me and my friends share our wealth generously.
Puffin' the martian, got Raris, I cut off the engines
We smoke marijuana and have speedy, luxury cars that we quickly stop to avoid police attention.
Now park it
Let's stop and park our cars.
You can catch a bullet in your carcass
You could get shot.
100 band juug, and you wasn't a part
We made a lot of money, but you didn't join in.
I took the plug off and we had a departure
I stopped doing business with a drug supplier and parted ways.
You telling a story bout me, I'm the author
You're sharing a story about me, but I'm in control of the narrative and how it's told.
These bitches be choosing, they digging my posture
Women are attracted to me because of my confidence and presence.
Whipping babies, I'm not talking bout toddlers
I'm cooking up drugs, not actually whipping babies.
Similac on these baby ballers
We're providing for the young and small-time drug dealers.
Little babies get stuck they call me stepfather
Young drug dealers get stuck and turn to me for guidance, like I'm their stepfather.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kiari Kendrell Cephus, Kirsnick Khari Ball, Quavious Keyate Marshall, Shane Lee Lindstrom
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Koketso Mokone
This where it all started for me. Rest in Peace Take Off๐๐พ๐
God Inflesh
@Young Gelato without a doubt
Young Gelato
@God Inflesh i believe he was set up by P owner of QC even his mom confessed how wicked he is
God Inflesh
Notice he said mob ties man jprince Jr really leached off them boys for a min it's pic with them he throwing up yrn smh
JoeeUpNext
Rs
Mookey Montgomery
Absolutely one of the best migos songs ever
RoadPiece
Til this day
Teo Pazdrijan
@Jonathan Mrutu There's a story behind it? ๐คจ
Migo Sanny
Rich Nigga Freestyle then this
Allahsent
ong