The Compton rapper keeps it real on βBallin',β sharing details about his come up, as well as some of the things heβs been lucky enough to buy since heβs made money in music. Itβs important to note that Mustard placed βBallin'β right before the closing track of Perfect Ten, the title track that features the late Nipsey Hussle.
On Wednesday, October 2, 2019, Mustard released the video for βBallin'β on his YouTube channel continuing to push the song not long after the song hit the radio, only making it bigger. The video is very much a tribute to Nipsey, while still allowing Mustard and Roddy Ricch to ball out.
During the week ending January 18, 2020, βBallin'β peaked at #11 on the Hot 100.
Ballin'
Mustard Lyrics
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I don't really wanna stay
But I really hope and pray
Can we get it together
Get it together
(Mustard on the beat, ho)
I put the new Forgi's on the Jeep
'Cause all my niggas got it out the streets
I keep a hunnid racks inside my jeans
I remember hittin' the mall with the whole team
Now a nigga can't answer calls 'cause I'm ballin'
I was wakin' up, gettin' racks in the mornin'
I was broke now I'm rich, these niggas salty
All this designer on my body got me drip, drip (ayy)
Straight up out the Yajects, I'm a big Crip
If I got a pint of lean, I'ma sip, sip
I run the racks up with my queen, like London and Nip
But I got rich on all these niggas, I didn't forget, bet
I had to go through the struggle, I didn't forget that
I hopped inside of the Maybach and now I can sit back
These bitches know me now, 'cause I got them big racks
'Cause I'm gettin' money now, I know you heard that
Young nigga on the corner, bitch, I had to serve crack
Uncle fronted me some P's, had to get them birds back
We came up on dirty money, I gave it a bird bath
Cut off the brain and I give my bitch a new coupe
Either you frontin' Yah Gang or you're SuWoop
Got a New Orleans bitch and man that pussy voodoo
And I'm that nigga now, who knew?
I put the new Forgi's on the Jeep
I trap until the bloody bottoms is underneath
'Cause all my niggas got it out the streets
I keep a hunnid racks, inside my jeans
I remember hittin' the mall with the whole team
Now a nigga can't answer calls 'cause I'm ballin'
I was wakin' up gettin' racks in the mornin'
I was broke now I'm rich, these niggas salty
I been wakin' up to get the money, whoa, whoa
Got a bad bitch, her ass tatted, whoa, whoa
Givenchy to my toes, two twins, I'm fuckin' 'em both
I put her in new AP, the water like a boat
I was down bad on my dick, where was you niggas at?
I know you turned your back on me, just to get some racks
I seen you swerve back, 'cause I'm in the black 'Bach
New diamonds on me, fuck a flash, this ain't SnapChat
'Cause I been gettin' paid
Yellow diamonds on me look like lemonade
Got my baby mama that new Bentayga
Tryna get the dough, Joe, like a sensei, yeah
Rolls Royce umbrellas when I'm in the rain
I just mind my business
I got brothers that did the time, I ain't kiddin'
All these rappers just talk about it, I live it
Goin' up, I ain't got no sky limit, yeah, yeah, yeah
I put the new Forgi's on the Jeep
I trap until the bloody bottoms is underneath
'Cause all my niggas got it out the streets
I keep a hunnid racks inside my jeans
I remember hittin' the mall with the whole team
Now a nigga can't answer calls 'cause I'm ballin'
I was wakin' up gettin' racks in the mornin'
I was broke now I'm rich, these niggas salty
I, ayy, yeah
I've been ballin', lil' nigga
Now watch me ball on these niggas
Yeah, now watch me ball on these niggas, yeah
Now watch me ball on these niggas
Now watch me ball on these niggas, yeah, yeah
The lyrics to Mustard's song Ballin' are all about celebrating his rise to fame and fortune. In the first verse, he talks about his ambivalence about his current situation, torn between wanting to stay where he is and hoping for something more. He then moves on to boast about his wealth and success, rapping about all the designer clothes he wears and the luxurious lifestyle he leads. Despite his newfound success, he hasn't forgotten his past and the struggles he had to go through to get where he is now. He also appears to have a no-nonsense approach to life, choosing to mind his own business and distance himself from negativity.
One of the key themes of the song is the idea of "balling" - a slang term which means to live a luxurious lifestyle, often involving flashy cars, designer clothes, and lots of money. Mustard boasts about his new Forgi wheels, and the fact that all his niggas "got it out the streets". He keeps a "hunnid racks" (hundred thousand dollars) inside his jeans and reminisces about hitting the mall with his "whole team". He also name-checks London and Nip, referencing London On Da Track and the late Nipsey Hussle, two of his closest mentors in the music industry.
Overall, the lyrics to Ballin' are all about celebrating the trappings of success and the luxurious lifestyle that comes with it. Mustard wants the listener to know that he's made it, and he's not afraid to show it.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna really wanna go
I am not enthusiastic about leaving this place
I don't really wanna stay
I don't want to stay here either
But I really hope and pray
Despite my reluctance, I really hope and pray
Can we get it together
Can we come to a mutual understanding
Get it together
Let's resolve this issue
(Mustard on the beat, ho)
Mustard is the producer of this song
I put the new Forgi's on the G
I installed new Forgi wheels on my car
I trap until the bloody bottoms is underneath
I hustle until the soles of my shoes are worn out
'Cause all my niggas got it out the streets
All my friends made it out of poverty by hustling
I keep a hunnid racks, inside my jeans
I carry one hundred thousand dollars in my pants
I remember hittin' the mall with the whole team
I recall going to the mall with all my friends
Now a nigga can't answer calls 'cause I'm ballin'
I am now too busy to answer phone calls because I am successful
I was wakin' up gettin' racks in the mornin'
I used to wake up early and make money
I was broke now I'm rich, these niggas salty
I used to be poor, but now I'm rich and others are envious
All this designer on my body got me drip, drip (ayy)
My designer clothes make me look fashionable
Straight up out the Yajects, I'm a big Crip
I am from the projects and belong to a Crip gang
If I got a pint of lean, I'ma sip, sip
If I have cough syrup mixed with soda, I will drink it
I run the racks up with my queen, like London and Nip
I make a lot of money with my girlfriend, similar to London and rapper Nipsey Hussle
But I got rich on all these niggas, I didn't forget, bet
I became wealthy by outsmarting my competition and I won't forget it
I had to go through the struggle, I didn't forget that
I remember the hardships I faced in the past
I hopped inside of the Maybach and now I can sit back
I can relax now that I can afford a Maybach car
These bitches know me now, 'cause I got them big racks
Women are now interested in me because I am rich
'Cause I'm gettin' money now, I know you heard that
I make a lot of money and people are aware of it
Young nigga on the corner, bitch, I had to serve crack
When I was younger, I had to sell drugs to make money
Uncle fronted me some P's had to get them birds back
My uncle lent me some narcotics, and I had to sell them to reimburse him
We came up on dirty money, I gave it a bird bath
We made money through illegal means, but I tried to clean it up
Cut off the brain and I give my bitch a new coupe
I bought my girlfriend a new sports car after leaving my drug business
Either you frontin' Yah Gang or ya SuWoop
You either associate with Yah Gang or SuWoop gang
Got a New Orleans bitch and man that pussy voodoo
I have a girlfriend from New Orleans whose sexuality is powerful
And I'm that nigga now, who knew?
I am now successful, who would have thought?
I been wakin' up to get the money, whoa, whoa
I wake up early to hustle for money
Got a bad bitch, her ass tatted, whoa, whoa
I have an attractive girlfriend with a tattooed butt
Givenchy to my toes, two twins, I'm fuckin' 'em both
I wear Givenchy from head to toe and have sexual relations with twin women
I put in a new AP, the water like a boat
I bought a new Audemars Piguet watch, and the diamonds on it shine like water
I was down bad on my dick, where was you niggas at?
I was struggling, and my friends were not there for me
I know you turned your back on me, just to get some racks
My friends left me to make money without me
I seen you swerve back, 'cause I'm in the black 'Bach
My friends came back to me when they saw me driving a black Mercedes-Benz
New diamonds on me, fuck a flash, this ain't SnapChat
I have new diamonds, but they don't need to be shown off like on SnapChat
'Cause I been gettin' paid
I have been making a lot of money
Yellow diamonds on me look like lemonade
My yellow diamonds look like lemonade
Got my baby mama that new Bentayga
I bought my child's mother a new Bentley Bentayga car
Tryna get the dough, Joe, like a sensei, yeah
I am trying to make money in a martial arts master-like way
Rolls Royce umbrellas when I'm in the rain
I have Rolls Royce umbrellas to protect me from rain
I just mind my business
I keep to myself
I got brothers that did the time, I ain't kiddin'
I have friends who did jail time, and I am not joking
All these rappers just talk about it, I live it
Other rappers talk about their success, but I live it
Goin' up, I ain't got no sky limit, yeah, yeah, yeah
I am on the rise, and there's no limit to my potential
I've been ballin' lil' nigga
I have been successful
Now watch me ball on these niggas
Now watch me show off my success to others
Yeah, now watch me ball on these niggas, yeah
Now watch as I excel beyond my competition
Now watch me ball on these niggas
Watch me succeed beyond others
Now watch me ball on these niggas, yeah, yeah
Watch me excel way beyond others
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dijon Mcfarlane, Donell Jones, Rodrick Moore
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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The perfect song to listen to while walking down the street while wearing colourful clothes swinging a cane
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@gansoygames3825
2 cane...
@mysteriousluffyx.0255
Donβt ask me the color of anythiny
@ciceroissad4821
I listened to this song while jogging, and Some people seem to really enjoy this music. Three dudes started jogging with me once I blasted it on full volume, so I invited them to drink some coffe at my apartment.
@bread9070
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@viewbenbenstudios
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@faido420
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