Career
His early mixtapes were issued in 2012, including From The Da Block 2 Da Booth and October 20th. In 2016, he released three more, one of which won a Memphis Hip Hop Award for Mixtape of the Year. Federal Reloaded, a revision of the first installment of the Federal series, featured guest appearances from Y Grizzle, Young Dolph, and OG Boo Dirty, among others. The follow-up, ELO (Everybody Lives On), included guest appearances from Yo Gotti and Migos' Quavo, among others. His work with Yo Gotti continued on a joint effort titled 2 Federal, released in October 2016. Heartless arrived in February 2017 and charted at #177 on the Billboard 200.[5] The mixtape featured guest appearances from YFN Lucci and Lil Durk. In October 2017, Moneybagg released Federal 3X, his debut with Interscope since signing a distribution deal. The mixtape contiains a sole feature from YoungBoy Never Broke Again. In 2018, Moneybagg Yo delivered a compilation album titled "Moneybagg Yo Presents: NLess Ent x Bread Gang". The project was released on January 1, 2018. On February 14, 2018, Moneybagg released his sequel mixtape to 2017's Heartless, 2 Heartless with features from Quavo, Yo Gotti, Lil Baby, and BlocBoy JB and production from Zaytoven and Southside. On July 27, 2018 Moneybagg Yo released an extended play called Bet On Me with features from YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Lil Baby, and Gunna with the production handled from Tay Keith, Drum God, Javar and others.
Free Lil A
Moneybagg Yo Lyrics
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Yeah, first and foremost man, long live-, long live Nuski
Man, you know what I'm saying?
Free me man, you know what I'm saying
Yeah, from the jailhouse to the streets
Man, you know what I'm saying?
First off get the streets together, knew this the game
Either you gon' live with it or nothing to maintain
We ain't on the same track, you can't land on this train
Just know by swimmin' in the deep end
Let pressure build up, you can't give in
To take this pain away
I'm poppin' Percs' and drinking Henn', yeah
Where I'm from known to make you chase, yeah
You have one minute remaining
And hard times left me traumatized
Three months of being incarcerated when Nuski and my momma died
My soul crying, my brain fried, I can't think
Gotta keep my head above water, I can't let myself sink
Family undefeated 'cause they labeled me a menace
Please don't test me, and they curse you when you coming from them trenches
You was triple crossin' my lil' nigga, when I see 'em, I can't miss 'em
Looking at my mama picture wishing I can kiss her
Yeah, from the jailhouse to streets, man
I'ma come off, alright man you know what I'm saying?
This shit don't stop 'cause a nigga got popped, you know what I'm saying?
Bread Gang the brand
I'ma die it, I'ma lie for it, man
You know what I'm saying? Yeah
The lyrics to "Free Lil A" by MoneyBagg Yo reflect the artist's experiences with incarceration and loss. The song begins with a dedication to the late Nuski, expressing the desire for his memory to live on. MoneyBagg Yo then addresses his own situation of being imprisoned, emphasizing the importance of freedom. He highlights the challenges of living in the streets and the constant pressure to maintain an image. The lyrics convey a sense of resilience and determination to survive despite the hardships faced.
The song also touches upon the artist's personal trauma, particularly the death of Nuski and his mother. MoneyBagg Yo expresses the emotional toll it has taken on him, referring to his soul crying and his brain feeling fried. Despite these difficulties, he emphasizes the need to stay afloat and not let himself sink. Family loyalty is also emphasized, with a warning against betraying his loved ones. The lyrics convey a longing for his mother, symbolized by the desire to kiss her picture.
Line by Line Meaning
First off get the streets together, knew this the game
My first priority is to bring order to the streets, I understand the rules of this lifestyle
They know my life a movie, they wanna put me in the frames
People are fascinated by my life and want to capture it on camera
Either you gon' live with it or nothing to maintain
You have to accept and adapt to the circumstances or end up with nothing to hold onto
We ain't on the same track, you can't land on this train
We're not pursuing the same goals, so you can't expect to be a part of my success
Just know by swimmin' in the deep end
Understand the risks and challenges that come with being deeply involved in a dangerous environment
Let pressure build up, you can't give in
Don't succumb to the stress and difficulties that arise
To take this pain away
To alleviate this emotional turmoil
I'm poppin' Percs' and drinking Henn', yeah
I'm relying on drugs and alcohol to cope with the pain
Where I'm from known to make you chase, yeah
In my neighborhood, people often have to chase after their dreams or opportunities
And hard times left me traumatized
Difficult experiences have deeply affected me
Three months of being incarcerated when Nuski and my momma died
I was imprisoned for three months, an agonizing period during which both Nuski and my mother passed away
My soul crying, my brain fried, I can't think
I'm emotionally drained and mentally exhausted, struggling to process my thoughts
Gotta keep my head above water, I can't let myself sink
I need to stay afloat and not allow myself to be consumed by despair
Family undefeated 'cause they labeled me a menace
Despite the challenges I face, my family always supports me, even though society sees me as a troublemaker
Please don't test me, and they curse you when you coming from them trenches
Don't provoke me, because those who come from difficult backgrounds like mine face unfair judgment and criticism
You was triple crossin' my lil' nigga, when I see 'em, I can't miss 'em
You betrayed my younger companion multiple times, and when I confront you, I won't let you escape
Looking at my mama picture wishing I can kiss her
As I gaze at a picture of my mother, I long for her presence and wish I could embrace her
Yeah, from the jailhouse to streets, man
I've transitioned from being incarcerated to being back on the streets
I'ma come off, alright man you know what I'm saying?
I'm going to persevere and succeed, you understand what I mean?
This shit don't stop 'cause a nigga got popped, you know what I'm saying?
The obstacles and challenges in life continue, even if someone I know has been killed
Bread Gang the brand
Bread Gang is my recognized and respected identity
I'ma die it, I'ma lie for it, man
I'm willing to go to extremes and even lie for the sake of my loyalty to Bread Gang
You know what I'm saying? Yeah
Do you understand and comprehend? Yes
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Written by: Alfred Robinson, Demario Dewayne White Jr., rickkromero, Taureon Hailey
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