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.
SMOKIN ON THEM
NLE Choppa Lyrics
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But you didn't have to cut me off
Make out like it never happened and that we were nothing
Ayy, don't butt deal with it, we swervin' (we swervin')
It was stolen cars I was hoppin' out with my Glock, tryna give me a murder (pop, pop)
Huh, come on, now we in them tennis suburbs (suburbs)
Pullin' up in all black just for the Glock to match her purse (purse)
Fuck that, I'm tryna stack up the profit, I love that
I was thirteen, runnin' around like a Rugrat
I'm tryna numb all the pain, where the drugs at?
Gucci (come on), Louis (come on), spend it (come on), blew it (come on)
Remember them days (come on), when I couldn't even do it (come on)
I ain't even need a nigga back then
Present day, he turn red, I knew it (mhm)
Cricket ass nigga, we straight (we straight), yeah
Always on time, never late (never late), yeah
They was doing dirty shit on me, but god was bakin' the cake (bakin' the cake), yeah
Fresh as hell, in some BAPE
My bitch Chanel down feedin' grapes to me
Knew that nigga was a snake
Now he snakeskin on my hoodie
Smokin' on them tonight, rollin' our pack all night (all night)
If I ain't kill him in the flesh, we killed them niggas at life (at life)
Make sure you roll him up tight (tight), make sure you roll him up right (right)
So we can puff all night (night), 'cause we smokin' our pack for life (mhm)
Smokin' on them tonight (mhm), rolling our pack all night (mhm)
If I ain't kill him in the flesh (flesh), we killed them niggas at life (at life)
Make sure you roll him up tight (tight), make sure you roll him up right (right)
So we can puff all night, 'cause we smokin' our pack for life
I don't even need your love,
You treat me like a stranger and I feel so rough
Coop peanut butter jelly on the inside, I gave it (I gave it)
Overseas I'm a household name, nigga, I made it (NLE)
I'm the person that I used to pray to be when I was the old me, yeah
Appreciate, don't hate, use me as motivation (that's old me)
They was on the floor, waitin' on me to fall it's four years in, I still ain't fall off
Nigga went broke, tryna ball ten M's up, ain't nothin' but six feet tall (mhm)
Ran it up, stack it, then do it again (yeah)
Get so much money, don't need a friend (yeah)
Shit, no niggas, wherever, whoever
Don't even give a fuck who I offend
Remember say no to drugs, kids, but I'ma smoke to this (roll up)
With you and you and you and you in the black, I'm on some oppo' shit (yeah)
Smokin' on them tonight, rollin' our pack all night (all night)
If I ain't kill him in the flesh, we killed them niggas at life (at life)
Make sure you roll him up tight (tight), make sure you roll him up right (right)
So we can puff all night (night), 'cause we smokin' our pack for life (mhm)
Smokin' on them tonight (mhm), rolling our pack all night (mhm)
If I ain't kill him in the flesh (flesh), we killed them niggas at life (at life)
Make sure you roll him up tight (tight), make sure you roll him up right (right)
So we can puff all night, 'cause we smokin' our pack for life
And I don't even need your love
But you treat me like a stranger and that feels so rough
The lyrics to NLE Choppa's song "SMOKIN ON THEM" depict a sense of resentment and detachment from someone who has betrayed and hurt the artist. The first verse refers to the times when this person mistreated him, but they acted as if those occurrences never happened and their relationship meant nothing. NLE Choppa responds by asserting his resilience and determination to succeed despite the pain and hardships he has experienced. He reflects on his past, where he had to fend for himself at a young age while also seeking solace in drugs to numb his pain. The lyrics embody a sense of empowerment and self-reliance, with NLE Choppa expressing his desire to distance himself from toxic individuals.
Throughout the song, the theme of smoking represents both a coping mechanism and a celebration of his independence. By "smokin' on them," NLE Choppa implies that he is moving past the negativity and enjoying his own success, despite the hurtful past. He emphasizes the importance of rolling up the cigarettes tightly and correctly, as a metaphor for taking control of his own life and making sure that everything is done right.
Overall, "SMOKIN ON THEM" conveys a message of resilience, self-worth, and determination to rise above negativity.
Line by Line Meaning
Now and then, I think of all the times you screwed me over
Every now and then, I reflect on the various instances when you betrayed me
But you didn't have to cut me off
However, you didn't need to completely disconnect from me
Make out like it never happened and that we were nothing
Act as if the past experiences between us never occurred and our relationship was meaningless
Ayy, don't butt deal with it, we swervin' (we swervin')
Hey, don't be bothered by it, we're moving forward confidently (we're moving forward confidently)
It was stolen cars I was hoppin' out with my Glock, tryna give me a murder (pop, pop)
I used to exit stolen cars with my gun, seeking opportunities to commit homicide (gunshots)
Huh, come on, now we in them tennis suburbs (suburbs)
See, now we reside in wealthier suburban areas (suburban areas)
Pullin' up in all black just for the Glock to match her purse (purse)
Arriving in all black clothing to complement the appearance of my handgun, matching my partner's handbag
Come on, bingo on body for body (a body)
Come on, we're exchanging acts of violence with others (a murder)
Fuck that, I'm tryna stack up the profit, I love that
Forget about that, I'm focused on accumulating significant financial gains, I enjoy it
I was thirteen, runnin' around like a Rugrat
When I was thirteen years old, I was navigating through life with the energy and freedom of a young child
I'm tryna numb all the pain, where the drugs at?
I'm attempting to disregard or alleviate the emotional distress I feel, where can I find drugs?
Gucci (come on), Louis (come on), spend it (come on), blew it (come on)
Expensive designer brands, such as Gucci and Louis Vuitton, entice me to spend my money, and I often indulge in reckless spending
Remember them days (come on), when I couldn't even do it (come on)
Recall those times (come on), when I didn't have the capability or resources to achieve what I desired (come on)
I ain't even need a nigga back then
Back then, I didn't rely on anyone's support or assistance
Present day, he turn red, I knew it (mhm)
At present, when that person turned red, I recognized their true intentions (yes)
Cricket ass nigga, we straight (we straight), yeah
That unreliable person, we're unaffected by their actions (we're unaffected), yeah
Always on time, never late (never late), yeah
Consistently punctual, never arriving after the expected time (never arriving late), yeah
They was doing dirty shit on me, but god was bakin' the cake (bakin' the cake), yeah
Others were engaging in deceitful acts against me, but the higher power was setting the stage for my success (setting the stage), yeah
Fresh as hell, in some BAPE
Immaculately stylish, adorned in fashionable BAPE clothing
My bitch Chanel down feedin' grapes to me
My partner, Chanel, elegantly serving me grapes
Knew that nigga was a snake
I was aware that person was deceitful
Now he snakeskin on my hoodie
Now I proudly display a snakeskin pattern on my hoodie
Smokin' on them tonight, rollin' our pack all night (all night)
Tonight, we're smoking the marijuana of our adversaries, continuously rolling joints throughout the night (all night)
If I ain't kill him in the flesh, we killed them niggas at life (at life)
If I haven't physically eliminated them, we've successfully defeated those individuals in the game of life (in life)
Make sure you roll him up tight (tight), make sure you roll him up right (right)
Ensure that you skillfully assemble the joint, rolling it tightly and properly
So we can puff all night (night), 'cause we smokin' our pack for life (mhm)
Thus, we can continuously smoke throughout the night (night) as a symbol of our perpetual dominance over our adversaries (for life)
I don't even need your love
I don't even require your affection or emotional attachment
You treat me like a stranger and I feel so rough
You interact with me as if we have no familiarity, causing me emotional distress and unease
Coop peanut butter jelly on the inside, I gave it (I gave it)
The interior of my vehicle resembles a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, and I provided it (I provided it)
Overseas I'm a household name, nigga, I made it (NLE)
Internationally, I am widely recognized and respected, indicating my tremendous success (NLE)
I'm the person that I used to pray to be when I was the old me, yeah
I have become the individual that I earnestly wished to become in the past, the person I was before (yeah)
Appreciate, don't hate, use me as motivation (that's old me)
Instead of harboring resentment, value and take inspiration from my achievements (that's who I used to be)
They was on the floor, waitin' on me to fall it's four years in, I still ain't fall off
They were eagerly anticipating my failure, but after four years, I have yet to experience a decline in success
Nigga went broke, tryna ball ten M's up, ain't nothin' but six feet tall (mhm)
That person became financially destitute, attempting to impress with accumulated wealth of ten million dollars, but ultimately, they are just an average person (mhm)
Ran it up, stack it, then do it again (yeah)
I quickly accumulated wealth, saved it, and then repeated the process once more (yeah)
Get so much money, don't need a friend (yeah)
Earning such a substantial amount of money, I no longer require companionship or support (yeah)
Shit, no niggas, wherever, whoever
In fact, I don't care for any individuals, regardless of their location or identity
Don't even give a fuck who I offend
I don't even care about upsetting or offending anyone
Remember say no to drugs, kids, but I'ma smoke to this (roll up)
Remember children, it's advised to reject drugs, but I'll still indulge in smoking marijuana to this music (roll up)
With you and you and you and you in the black, I'm on some oppo' shit (yeah)
Including all of you individuals, dressed in black attire, I'm engaging in opposition or confrontational behavior (yeah)
And I don't even need your love
Moreover, I don't even require your affection or emotional attachment
But you treat me like a stranger and that feels so rough
Nevertheless, you interact with me as if we have no familiarity, causing me emotional distress and unease
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bryson Potts, Dameon Sean Hughes, Luiz Bonfa, Raphael Udo III, Wouter De Backer, Xavier Barrios
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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NLE never disappoints to put out new bangers ๐ฅ
Jamelle Sherwood
ik right
KING ZEUS 9532
True
Andrew Bargagliotti
Need a music vid tho
Casey Powles
Nah he does sometimes, but it's rare.
The entire Bryson album was trash.
But this new cottonwood album is AMAZING!
YNB Charkz
This is what we were asking for NLE KEEP IT UP๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
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only real nle choppa fans can like this comment
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