Since it's release in early January, NLE Choppa's "Shotta Flow" video has amassed more than 12 million views in nearly six weeks. The visual for his breakout record shows a precocious youth who is just as adept at dancing as he is at swinging choppas.
His flows and stylistic choices recall his friend and fellow hometown rapper BlocBoy JB. Yet Choppa is unique. His intensity, voice and dark sense of humor set him apart from the fray. His follow-up record, "Shotta Flow 2," is approaching 2 million views in under a week.
Always business-savvy, Choppa turned down a $3 million dollar deal and opted for a partnership with UnitedMasters, a company that distributes his music while allowing him to keep his masters. With an EP coming in the spring and more videos on the way, the young artist's name is everywhere, even catching the attention of legendary rap mogul Birdman, who he's been spotted sharing studio time with.
Matrix
NLE Choppa Lyrics
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Gun, it got no safety
I know these niggas hatin'
Ain't no monkeys in the middle
I'm a gorilla, I'm apeing (grr)
I got more fucking guns then Fortnite and Apex
Let me welcome you into a motherfucking killing show (a murder show)
Stop talking 'bout that killing, nigga, you don't even know (you don't know)
Keep a lot of Glocks and them ARs and them Dracos
Pop in this bitch and I'm shooting your dome
Shot through his skin and snapping his bones
My choppa R Kelly, it sing you a song
I had to kill him, he wouldn't leave me alone
Stop all the talking, the faking, the dodging
Bitch, I came out 'bout murder and robbing
Get out the way if you don't, I'ma pop ya
Bitch, you my son, I had to adopt
Ayy, we killing shit just like the matrix
Gun, it got no safety
I know these niggas hatin'
Ain't no monkeys in the middle
I'm a gorilla, I'm apeing (grr)
I got more fucking guns then Fortnite and Apex
Ayy, who the fuck on this beat?
Bitch, you know that it's Wheezy
Shit really hard, I make it look easy
Where the fuck is the drugs? You that I need it
Your bitch in the Benz, she fixin' to please
I was scared at first, I didn't wanna fail
Servin' these bricks, I don't need a scale
I was struggling, I needed some help
I lived with my niggas but they wasn't there
But, fuck it, I'm thugging every time in public
I'm pulling his strings, like he was a puppet
Tryna take my chain, he ain't gonna touch it
As soon as you reach, I'm upping and busting
I was having shootouts with the opps, I'm lucky
It come from my hip, and you know that I'm busting
All for my gang, I was beefing with cousins
They had to shoot him, but a nigga like, fuck it
Brrt, brrt, ayy, ayy, yeah
Ayy, we killing shit just like the matrix
Gun, it got no safety
I know these niggas hatin'
Ain't no monkeys in the middle
I'm a gorilla, I'm apeing (grr)
I got more fucking guns then Fortnite and Apex, yeah yeha
Bitch
Know what the fuck goin' on
The lyrics of NLE Choppa's song "Matrix" describe the rapper's ruthless and violent lifestyle. The first line, "Ayy, we killing shit just like the matrix," establishes the song's theme of violence and killing. The rapper goes on to boast about the number of guns he has and his ability to use them, saying that his gun has no safety.
NLE Choppa also addresses his haters, saying "I know these niggas hatin'" and dismisses any attempts of "talking 'bout that killing" from others who have never lived through it. Throughout the song, he paints a picture of a life full of violence and bloodshed, describing his choppa (gun) as singing a song, killing those who get in his way.
Towards the end, the rapper mentions his struggles growing up and needing help but being let down by those around him. However, he overcomes these obstacles and is now "thugging every time in public," pulling the strings like a puppeteer, and getting the job done by any means necessary.
Overall, "Matrix" is an expression of NLE Choppa's violent lifestyle and the ruthlessness he must exhibit to survive.
Line by Line Meaning
Ayy, we killing shit just like the matrix
We're executing people like in the movie, The Matrix.
Gun, it got no safety
My gun does not have a safety mechanism.
I know these niggas hatin'
I am aware that some people do not like me.
Ain't no monkeys in the middle
No one is in between our conflict.
I'm a gorilla, I'm apeing (grr)
I am a strong and aggressive person, like a gorilla.
I got more fucking guns then Fortnite and Apex
I own more guns than the video games Fortnite and Apex Legends.
Let me welcome you into a motherfucking killing show (a murder show)
I am inviting you to witness the act of murder.
Put it to his throat and then I let that mothrfucker blow
I placed the gun to his throat and pulled the trigger.
Stop talking 'bout that killing, nigga, you don't even know (you don't know)
Stop talking about killing if you have never killed someone.
Keep a lot of Glocks and them ARs and them Dracos
I own a lot of guns, including Glocks, ARs, and Dracos.
Pop in this bitch and I'm shooting your dome
I will shoot the top of your head.
Shot through his skin and snapping his bones
I shot him and broke his bones.
My choppa R Kelly, it sing you a song
My gun, which is also called a choppa, sings a song like R. Kelly.
I had to kill him, he wouldn't leave me alone
I killed someone because they were bothering me.
Stop all the talking, the faking, the dodging
Stop being fake, avoiding the truth.
Bitch, I came out 'bout murder and robbing
I am honest about my involvement in murder and robbery.
Get out the way if you don't, I'ma pop ya
Move out of the way or I will shoot you.
Bitch, you my son, I had to adopt
You are like my son, I had to take care of you.
Ayy, who the fuck on this beat?
Who produced this track?
Bitch, you know that it's Wheezy
You know that Wheezy produced this track.
Shit really hard, I make it look easy
I make a difficult task seem effortless.
Where the fuck is the drugs? You that I need it
I need drugs, do you have any?
Your bitch in the Benz, she fixin' to please
Your girlfriend is in my expensive car, and she is ready to please me.
I was scared at first, I didn't wanna fail
I was afraid when I started, but did not want to fail.
Servin' these bricks, I don't need a scale
I am selling drugs, but do not need a weighing scale.
I was struggling, I needed some help
I was going through a hard time and needed assistance.
I lived with my niggas but they wasn't there
I lived with my friends, but they were not present to help me.
But, fuck it, I'm thugging every time in public
But I do not care, I am always being aggressive even in public.
I'm pulling his strings, like he was a puppet
I am controlling and manipulating him.
Tryna take my chain, he ain't gonna touch it
Someone tried to steal my jewelry, but they failed.
As soon as you reach, I'm upping and busting
If you make any sudden move, I will shoot you.
I was having shootouts with the opps, I'm lucky
I have had gun battles with my enemies, and I am fortunate to be alive.
It come from my hip, and you know that I'm busting
I am shooting a gun from my hip, and you know I am firing it.
All for my gang, I was beefing with cousins
I had a conflict with my relatives because of my loyalty to my gang.
They had to shoot him, but a nigga like, fuck it
They killed someone, but they do not care.
Ayy, we killing shit just like the matrix
We are executing people just like in the movie, The Matrix.
Gun, it got no safety
My gun does not have a safety mechanism.
I know these niggas hatin'
I am aware that some people do not like me.
Ain't no monkeys in the middle
No one is in between our conflict.
I'm a gorilla, I'm apeing (grr)
I am a strong and aggressive person, like a gorilla.
I got more fucking guns then Fortnite and Apex, yeah yeha
I own more guns than the video games Fortnite and Apex Legends.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bryson Lashun Potts
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@wavvyjay8678
Only OGs listened to this when nle uploaded it
@kojipaul7949
He finally add it to Apple Music and Spotify
@walkemdown402
I did
@Lc.Travis
@@kojipaul7949 why did it changed the beat ??
@kojipaul7949
Kôtei Kuma idk
@srywes
yessir
@danielcostello891
It's back on streaming services but the beat has changed.
@checonijon
honestly that beat ain't it... not as hype as this one here
@blackyoungsta9949
That shit is ass, the new beat that is💯
@SibUniverse
I THOUGHT I WAS TRIPPING