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.
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Migos Lyrics
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Don't act like you don't know I got them packs bitch
Don't act like you don't know I'm wildin' out biiitch
Don't act like you don't know that's who I am bitch
Don't act like you don't know, don't act like you don't know
Don't act like you don't know, don't act like you don't know
Don't act like you don't know, don't act like you don't know
No Homer Simpson but you know I keep that dough
Like Rozay, Quavo get it off the boat
Smoking loud ass gas, make a nigga choke
And I know you smoking mid, I see that barrel smoke
Take your bitch to the mall, she walking out with Coach
Now I got her running plays like I am the coach
Hang them on a rope, soldiers trained to go
All my niggas don't move till I say so
Niggas trapping out a mansion and a Lambo
Can't see the troops cause they wearing camo
Don't act like you don't know
2 cups drink a lil' bit mo'
[?] no Shawty L-o
Bricks like Soulja, man they always on gold
When you see the squad better act like you know
In the kitchen with the stove [?]
Got the hood saying 'Jumping out the bando'
Niggas mad acting like they don't know
Bill G put terror in your squad
And I walk around pockets on Fat Joe
Walk around with the deuce deuce
Smoking on fat ass blunts Bruce Bruce
Riding in the truck with no motherfucking roof
And it got 2 doors would've thought it was a coupe
Hit the gas in my [?]
Hit hard like a nigga smoking Kimbo
And when I sip the lean, lean low like a nigga playing limbo
Pull up in a drop top lambo
All the kids they scream out 'Bingo'
That bitch who I could afford her [?] new world order
The chorus of this song is a statement of self-confidence and pride in one's wealth, power and reputation. The opening lines, "Don't act like you don't know I got them racks bitch, Don't act like you don't know I got them packs bitch," suggests that the singer is well-known and respected in their community as a wealthy and successful individual who is involved in the drug trade. The repetition of the phrase "Don't act like you don't know" emphasizes this point, as if the singer is challenging anyone who would doubt their status or reputation.
The following lines in the chorus, "Don't act like you don't know I'm wildin' out biiitch, Don't act like you don't know that's who I am bitch," suggest that the singer is confident and comfortable with their reputation for being a wild and unpredictable person, perhaps even a dangerous one. The use of the word "bitch" throughout the chorus is a way of showing dominance and disrespect for anyone who would challenge the singer's authority or status.
The second half of the song continues with this theme of power and wealth, with references to expensive jewelry, luxury cars, and designer clothes. The lines "Can't see the troops cause they wearing camo, Niggas trapping out a mansion and a Lambo," suggests that the singer is the leader of a group of people who are involved in illegal activities, but who are well-organized and well-equipped. The repeated use of the word "niggas" emphasizes the singer's dominance over his peers and underscores the violent and aggressive nature of his lifestyle.
Overall, this song is a powerful statement of personal strength, pride, and dominance. It portrays a world in which money, power, and reputation are everything, and in which the singer is the ultimate authority figure who demands respect and obedience from those around him.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't act like you don't know I got them racks bitch
Don't pretend that you do not recognize that I have a lot of money
Don't act like you don't know I got them packs bitch
Do not act like you are unaware that I have a lot of bags of drugs
Don't act like you don't know I'm wildin' out biiitch
Do not pretend that you do not know that I am acting crazy
Don't act like you don't know that's who I am bitch
Do not act like you do not know that is my personality
Don't act like you don't know, don't act like you don't know
Stop pretending that you do not know or recognize something
No Homer Simpson but you know I keep that dough
Although I am not like Homer Simpson, it is common knowledge that I keep a lot of money
All white diamonds look just like a line a coke
My diamonds are so white that they resemble a line of cocaine
Like Rozay, Quavo get it off the boat
Just like Rozay, I am able to acquire drugs from a boat and sell them
Smoking loud ass gas, make a nigga choke
I am smoking very strong weed that is making me cough
And I know you smoking mid, I see that barrel smoke
I can tell that you are smoking low quality weed because it is producing a lot of smoke
Take your bitch to the mall, she walking out with Coach
I am able to buy expensive items for my woman, such as a Coach purse
Now I got her running plays like I am the coach
I have control over her and am telling her what to do like a coach would to his team
Hang them on a rope, soldiers trained to go
I have soldiers who are ready and trained to take action when needed
All my niggas don't move till I say so
All of my associates do not take action until I give them the signal
Niggas trapping out a mansion and a Lambo
My associates are dealing drugs from both a mansion and a Lamborghini
Can't see the troops cause they wearing camo
My associates are hidden and cannot be seen because they are wearing camouflage clothing
2 cups drink a lil' bit mo'
I am drinking more than the average amount of alcohol
[?] no Shawty L-o
I am unsure what this line means and cannot provide an interpretation
Bricks like Soulja, man they always on gold
The drugs I am selling are like those of Soulja Boy, since they always produce a profit
When you see the squad better act like you know
When you see my associates, it is best to act like you recognize them and not cause any trouble
In the kitchen with the stove [?]
I am unsure what this line means and cannot provide an interpretation
Got the hood saying 'Jumping out the bando'
My associates have the neighborhood talking about them because they are always coming out of the trap house
Niggas mad acting like they don't know
Some people are angry and pretending that they are unaware of our success
Bill G put terror in your squad
My associate Bill G is causing fear in your associates
And I walk around pockets on Fat Joe
Like the rapper Fat Joe, I am carrying around a lot of money in my pockets
Walk around with the deuce deuce
I am carrying around a small gun
Smoking on fat ass blunts Bruce Bruce
I am smoking very large marijuana cigars like the comedian Bruce Bruce
Riding in the truck with no motherfucking roof
I am driving in a truck that does not have a roof
And it got 2 doors would've thought it was a coupe
Although it is a truck, it only has two doors and resembles a sports coupe
Hit the gas in my [?]
I am unsure what this line means and cannot provide an interpretation
Hit hard like a nigga smoking Kimbo
My truck accelerates strongly, like how someone who is smoking marijuana would be affected by it
And when I sip the lean, lean low like a nigga playing limbo
When I drink the narcotic cough syrup 'lean,' I feel very relaxed like someone playing limbo, but in a low position
Pull up in a drop top lambo
I arrive in an convertible Lamborghini
All the kids they scream out 'Bingo'
When I arrive in my car, everyone gets excited and screams out 'Bingo'
That bitch who I could afford her [?] new world order
I can buy my woman anything she wants, even if it is considered extravagant or unique
Contributed by Madison H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.