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.
Young Rich Niggas
Migos Lyrics
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Benz coupe, Jaguar, G-5 jets
Young Rich Niggas, Young Rich Niggas
Young Rich Niggas, Young Rich Niggas
Money and the power, you gotta have respect
Benz coupe, Jaguar, G-5 jets
Young Rich Niggas, Young Rich Niggas
Young Rich Niggas, Young Rich Niggas
Young Rich Nigga, I'm draped up in Versace
I went up to the jeweler
When I left I'm playin' hockey
Bad bitches like it
She see Rarris & Buggatis
I'm poppin' bottles in the vip
She rollin' off a Molly
Fendi Prada Louie bally
I don't need a stylist
I'm takin' all my goons to Cali
Then we hit the islands
Order up 500 1s, I throw it all it follies
Plug in Japan, so we kick it like karate
Bad bitch from Switzerland
Her daddy G o`Donnie
Every time I'm on the phone
We talkin' 'bout some money
I weigh it up, and wrap it up
I ship it across the country
The streets a concrete jungle
Play the game like it's Jumanji
Money and the power, you gotta have respect
Benz coupe, Jaguar, G-5 jets
Young Rich Niggas, Young Rich Niggas
Young Rich Niggas, Young Rich Niggas
Money and the power, you gotta have respect
Benz coupe, Jaguar, G-5 jets
Young Rich Niggas, Young Rich Niggas
Young Rich Niggas, Young Rich Niggas
My pockets is sloppy
Only buy Rarris and Gottis
My clothes are exotic, Versace you copy
Migo gang is my posse
Takin' over like the Nazi's
I just got out the county
Money old like Bill Cosby
Hunnid bands, in all hundreds
When I make it rain it thunder
Cop a Lam every summer
Wrappin' bricks like it's a condom
I'm a rich nigga bitch
Don't even think about licks
Slap a nigga with a stack
Then I piss on that bitch
In the club sippin lean
But I'm still buying cris
Shawty wanna talk to Offset
Bitch you ain't on the list
Don't mix the lean with the sprite
Drink my mud out the seal
I'm in Louie and Bally
I rock my bitches Chanel
Money and the power, you gotta have respect
Benz coupe, Jaguar, G-5 jets
Young Rich Niggas, Young Rich Niggas
Young Rich Niggas, Young Rich Niggas
Money and the power, you gotta have respect
Benz coupe, Jaguar, G-5 jets
Young Rich Niggas, Young Rich Niggas
Young Rich Niggas, Young Rich Niggas
Young Rich Nigga follow me like Twitter
All green diamonds on my neck
Look like the Riddler
Red white & green Louis bought them
On the day of Christmas
Im the teacher you the student
Put you in detention
I got the camic you my chef
And put you in the kitchen
Now you dirty dancing boarding
Wippin washing dishes
I took yo main bitch and then
I turned her to my mistress
Pull up in Audi pull up in Rarri whip
Full of net it is a mystery
The rich nigga of the century
It's going down in history
Energizer bunny wrist keep going
It got energy
Back then you ain't know me now
That sack make you remember me
Got that 45 for my enemy tell the
Lord forgive the sin in me
Money and the power, you gotta have respect
Benz coupe, Jaguar, G-5 jets
Young Rich Niggas, Young Rich Niggas
Young Rich Niggas, Young Rich Niggas
Money and the power, you gotta have respect
Benz coupe, Jaguar, G-5 jets
Young Rich Niggas, Young Rich Niggas
Young Rich Niggas, Young Rich Niggas
The song “Young Rich Niggas” by Migos can be interpreted as an ode to the lifestyle of wealthy young black men. The chorus suggests that having money and power demands respect, and the group asserts their status through their expensive cars and private jets. Additionally, the group highlights their lavish spending habits through references to designer clothing, VIP experiences, and international travel. The verses offer more insight into the group's lives, from Offset's time in jail to Quavo's relationship with a Swiss girl. The overall message of the song can be seen as a celebration of the young black male experience of overcoming poverty and making it big.
One interesting fact about "Young Rich Niggas" is that it was the name of Migos' debut mixtape, which was released in 2013. The group has often been credited with popularizing the trap music subgenre, which originated in Atlanta. They have collaborated with numerous other artists, including Drake, Gucci Mane, and Lil Uzi Vert. The song "Bad and Boujee" from their 2017 album "Culture" became their first number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The group's members are Quavo (born Quavious Keyate Marshall), Offset (born Kiari Kendrell Cephus), and Takeoff (born Kirshnik Khari Ball).
Another interesting fact is that Migos is known for their unique ad-libs, such as Offset's "Offset!" and Quavo's "Quavo Huncho" and "Mama!" These ad-libs have become synonymous with the group's sound and helped to differentiate them from other artists in the trap music scene. The group's name "Migos" is derived from the Spanish word "amigos," meaning "friends." Their signature triplet flow, which involves three consecutive syllables in a rapid-fire rhythm, has been widely imitated in the hip-hop community. The group has faced controversy in the past for making homophobic remarks in interviews, though they have since apologized and taken steps to make amends.
If known, the chords for "Young Rich Niggas" are not provided as it is primarily a rap song and does not heavily rely on musical instrumentation.
Line by Line Meaning
Young rich nigga shit man
We're young, rich, and living the life
We just some young niggas with a whole 'lot of money
We're young guys with a lot of money
You gon' respect this shit
You better treat us with respect
Money and the power, you gotta have respect
Having money and power demands respect from others
Big coupe, Jaguar, G-5 jets
We have expensive cars and private jets
Young Rich Niggas, Young Rich Niggas
We are young and wealthy
Young Rich Nigga, I'm draped up in Versace
I'm wearing expensive Versace clothes
I went up to the jeweler, when I left I'm playin' hockey
I went to the jeweler and bought expensive jewelry
Bad bitches like it, she see 'raris and Bugattis
Women are attracted to us because of our expensive cars
I'm poppin' bottles in the vip, she rollin' off a Molly
I'm drinking champagne in the VIP section, while she's taking the drug Molly
Fendi Prada Louis Bally, I don't need a stylist
I wear designer clothes and don't need a stylist
I'm takin' all my goons to Cali, then we hit the islands
I'm taking my friends to California and then to some islands
Order up 500 ones, I throw it all it Follies
I ordered $500 worth of one dollar bills to throw at the strip club Follies
Plug in Japan, so we kick it like karate
Our connection in Japan is so good that we can hang out like we're doing karate
Bad bitch from Switzerland, her daddy Giordani
I have a beautiful woman from Switzerland whose father is Giordani
Every time I'm on the phone we talkin' 'bout some money
Whenever I talk on the phone, it's always about money
I weigh it up, and wrap it up, I ship it across the country
I weigh and package drugs, then ship them across the country
The streets a concrete jungle, play the game like it's Jumanji
The streets are rough and we need to be strategic like in the game Jumanji
My pockets is sloppy, only buy 'raris and 'gatis
I have a lot of money and only buy expensive Ferraris and Lamborghinis
My clothes are exotic, Versace you copy
I wear unique and expensive Versace clothing that others try to copy
Migo gang is my posse, takin' over like the Nazis
My crew is called Migo gang and we are taking over like the Nazis did
I just got out the county, money old like Bill Cosby
I just got out of jail, and my wealth is old like Bill Cosby's fame
Hunnid bands, in all hundreds, when I make it rain it thunder
I have a lot of money, and when I throw it in the air, it looks like it's raining
Cop a Lamb every summer, wrappin' bricks like it's a condom
Every summer I buy a Lamborghini, and package drugs like a condom
I'm a rich nigga bitch, don't even think about licks
I'm a wealthy man, so don't even think about robbing me
Slap a nigga with a stack, then I piss on his bitch
I hit a guy with a stack of cash, then urinate on his girlfriend
In the club sippin lean, but I'm still buying Cris'
I'm drinking cough syrup in the club, but still buying Cristal champagne
Shawty wanna talk to Offset, bitch you ain't on the list
A woman wants to talk to my friend Offset, but she's not on the VIP list
Don't mix the lean with the Sprite, drink my mud out the seal
Don't mix cough syrup with Sprite, drink it straight from the bottle
I'm in Louis and Bally, I rock my bitches Chanel
I wear expensive Louis Vuitton and Bally clothing, and my girlfriends wear Chanel
Young Rich Nigga follow me like Twitter
Other young, wealthy men want to follow in my footsteps like they follow me on Twitter
All green diamonds on my neck look like the Riddler
I have green diamond jewelry that looks like the Riddler's costume
Red white and green Louis bought them on the day of Christmas
I bought red, white, and green Louis Vuitton clothing on Christmas Day
I'm the teacher you the student put you in detention
I'm the teacher and you're the student, so I'll put you in detention
I got the camic you my chef and put you in the kitchen
I have a gun and I'll make you my chef, and you'll work in the kitchen
Now you dirty dancing, water whippin', washing dishes
Now you're dancing provocatively, cooking drugs, and washing dishes
I took yo main bitch and then I turned her to my mistress
I took your girlfriend and now she is my mistress
Pull up in Audi pull up in 'rari
I arrive in expensive Audi and Ferrari cars
What I'll pull out next, it is a mystery
You never know what expensive thing I'll show off next
The rich nigga of the century its going down in history
I'll go down in history as the richest man of the century
Energizer bunny wrist keep going it got energy
My wrist is like an Energizer bunny, it just keeps going and going with energy
Back then you ain't know me now that sack make you remember me
You didn't know me before, but now that I'm wealthy you'll remember me
Got that .45 for my enemy tell the Lord forgive the sin in me
I have a .45 gun for my enemies, and I ask God to forgive me for any sins
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHAD HUGO, KELIS ROGERS, PHARRELL WILLIAMS, PHARRELL L WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lenny Oneway
Still hits to this day!!!! Rest in Peace Takeoff!!!!💙😔
Aguman
Yeup
xLocobeserker
Hardest verse on the song too rip 1/3
Chizze 416
On god 😢🙏🏾
Jakari Jordan
Ong
Tony Lawson
❤️
Nia Carnegie
This song CAPTIVATED me when I first heard it years ago!! A hidden gem!!! It was not only the beat but how strong take carried the end. The flow and his sound was and is unmatched. I love you Take Off. God bless you❤
Propayn3 CrazeE
Facts‼️🤌🏾
Jasmine Shabrell
2022 still playing this loud as hell through my neighborhood I grew up in even though I don’t live there anymore 😂I just remember where i came from ❤️
Marquee Washington
Same lol