Polo G was originally known for his Chicago drill sound, but eventually transitioned to a more melodic style. He has been noted for his "vivid and explicit storytelling"; his lyrics often involve tough subjects, including racism and mental health. He also regularly pays homage to his hometown, and, as noted by Ayana Rashed of Respect, "he is also quick to acknowledge the common injustice and frequent police brutality he and so many others face on the daily". He has stated that American rapper Lil Wayne and hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur are his biggest influences. He also grew up listening to Gucci Mane, as well as Chicago rappers Lil Durk, G Herbo and Chief Keef.
Bartlett was born in the Old Town area of Chicago. He was raised by both of his parents and grew up with three siblings in a small project development known as Marshall Field Garden Apartments. Before his rise to fame, Bartlett spent multiple stints in prison. Bartlett's first song ever recorded was titled "ODA". Upon creating a SoundCloud account in 2018, he released the track "Gang With Me", which quickly racked up millions of plays. He continued gaining traction with his songs "Welcome Back" and "Neva Cared". Bartlett went on to release "Finer Things", a song he wrote while incarcerated, in the latter half of 2018 and quickly gained millions of views. In early 2019, Bartlett released "Pop Out" featuring Lil Tjay which peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song's music video gained over 200 million views on YouTube and led to him signing a record deal with Columbia Records. Bartlett also released videos for his songs "Deep Wounds", "Through Da Storm", "Effortless", and "Dyin' Breed" from his critically acclaimed debut studio album Die a Legend, which was released on June 7, 2019, and peaked at number 6 on the Billboard 200. "Heartless", a single released later in 2019, featured production from Mustard, and was later featured on his second album.
On February 14, 2020, Polo G released the track "Go Stupid", with rappers Stunna 4 Vegas and NLE Choppa. The song also featured production from Mike Will Made-It and Tay Keith. "Go Stupid" became his second song on the Hot 100 (after "Pop Out"), peaking at number 60 on the Hot 100, number 29 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and number 20 on Hot Rap Songs. Polo G released his second studio album, The Goat, on May 15, 2020. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and ten songs from the album hit the Hot 100, including "Flex" featuring Juice Wrld and "Be Something" featuring Lil Baby, peaking at numbers 30 and 57, respectively.
In July 2020, Polo G was featured on Juice Wrld's posthumous album Legends Never Die on the song "Hate the Other Side". The song peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, Polo G's first top-ten single and highest charting overall song. On August 11, 2020, Polo G was included in XXL's 2020 Freshman Class. Later that month, he released the music video for his single "Martin & Gina", which peaked at number 61 on the Billboard Hot 100.
DND
Polo G Lyrics
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We want all the smoke, fuck the peace signs (signs)
All gas, no brakes, we just gon' keep slidin' (slidin'), ayy
Glock cook a nigga, he get deep-fried
Snakes in the grass, watch out for rats and all the feline
I cut everybody off, keep hittin' decline
I swear these painkillers got me on the deep vibe
Miss the old days, got me wishin' I could rewind
Make sure my phone on DND, I keep my door closed
I been tryna put the rap game in a chokehold
Diamonds VVSs, Gucci Cuban, color rose gold
We got weed, pills and Lean by the boatload
Don't stop at red lights, we stuck in go-mode
They killin' kids, wonder why the summer so cold
When your face pop up in my head, all I can say is, "Damn"
Don't try to test us in here like we don't ace exams
For one night she gon' turn up to this song, like it's her favorite jam
And now I slide in that X7, 'fore I take the Lamb'
Critiquing all my movements, type of shit that make me hate the 'Gram
Know I'm not perfect, just accept me for the way I am
Once we start a riot we can't keep quiet (quiet)
We want all the smoke, fuck the peace signs (signs)
All gas, no brakes, we just gon' keep slidin' (slidin'), ayy
Glock cook a nigga, he get deep-fried
Snakes in the grass, watch out for rats and all the feline
I cut everybody off, keep hittin' decline
I swear these painkillers got me on the deep vibe
Miss the old days, got me wishin' I could rewind
Had to make some plays up in that field, bitch we got tired of fumblin'
Hidin' them lil' shorties who stepped up like who gon' slide or somethin'
My niggas won't play, they hawk shit down, 'til you get tired of runnin'
He tripped and fell, they stood over him and that .9 was dumpin'
Like taco night, we leave them shells sittin' inside your stomach
Story the same, you know the usual, we die for nothin'
I dressed up for too many funerals, I'm tired of comin'
Made it out that shit, but it left scars, I'm still survivin' from it
All of them bad thoughts just tore me down, feel like my mind was crumblin'
I just want all this shit figured out, I swear I'm tired of wonderin'
Just 'cause y'all rep the same thang, don't mean them guys a hunnid
I come from starvin', fightin' cases, now I'm flyin' to London
Once we start a riot we can't keep quiet (quiet)
We want all the smoke, fuck the peace signs (signs)
All gas, no brakes, we just gon' keep slidin' (slidin'), ayy
Glock cook a nigga, he get deep-fried
Snakes in the grass, watch out for rats and all the feline
I cut everybody off, keep hittin' decline
I swear these painkillers got me on the deep vibe
Miss the old days, got me wishin' I could rewind
In the song "DND," Polo G declares that once his crew starts a riot, they cannot keep quiet. They don't care about peace and only want drama. They won't stop their pursuit for success, and they compare their energy to a car with no brakes, continually moving forward. They're equipped with a Glock gun, which can cook an enemy alive, and they have to watch out for snakes in the grass and rats lurking around. He cuts everybody off and ignores their calls, messages andhitting the decline button. The painkillers have put him on a deep, emotional level and got him thinking about the past. While reminiscing, he misses the old days and wishes to turn back time, but he's moving with the present and his crew.
In the second verse, Polo G acknowledges that his crew had to make some critical decisions to get to where they are now. They have faced their fears and come out victorious. They hide their shorties, who are willing to protect them in any circumstance. Furthermore, if you cross their path, they won't stop until they take you down. He has attended many funerals for his friends and families, and he's tired of seeing them die for no reason. He wants to escape from his past and move on, but the thoughts still haunt him. Finally, in the outro, Polo G is hopeful about his future and a reference to his success by flying to London.
Line by Line Meaning
Once we start a riot we can't keep quiet (quiet)
Once we start causing chaos and disruption, we can't stop or remain silent.
We want all the smoke, fuck the peace signs (signs)
We don't want any peace or compromise, we want confrontation and conflict.
All gas, no brakes, we just gon' keep slidin' (slidin'), ayy
We won't slow down or stop, we'll keep moving forward with reckless abandon.
Glock cook a nigga, he get deep-fried
If someone crosses us, we'll use violence to retaliate and hurt them badly.
Snakes in the grass, watch out for rats and all the feline
Be careful of treacherous people who might betray you or harm you secretly.
I cut everybody off, keep hittin' decline
I cut off everyone who hinders me, and I'll keep rejecting them if they try to reconnect.
I swear these painkillers got me on the deep vibe
The painkillers I take make me feel numb and detached from reality.
Miss the old days, got me wishin' I could rewind
I feel nostalgic for a simpler and happier time in my life and wish I could go back to it.
Make sure my phone on DND, I keep my door closed
I put my phone on 'Do Not Disturb' and keep my door closed to avoid being bothered or interrupted.
I been tryna put the rap game in a chokehold
I've been working hard to dominate and control the rap industry.
Diamonds VVSs, Gucci Cuban, color rose gold
I have expensive and flashy jewelry, including a diamond necklace and a gold bracelet.
We got weed, pills and Lean by the boatload
We have large quantities of marijuana, pills and codeine syrup.
Don't stop at red lights, we stuck in go-mode
We don't stop or slow down for obstacles or rules, we keep pushing forward.
They killin' kids, wonder why the summer so cold
There's a lot of violence and killings happening, and people are wondering why it's so widespread and intense.
When your face pop up in my head, all I can say is, 'Damn'
When I think of you, I feel intense emotions, usually negative ones.
Don't try to test us in here like we don't ace exams
Don't underestimate us or challenge us, because we will excel and emerge victorious.
For one night she gon' turn up to this song, like it's her favorite jam
She will enjoy and dance to this song as if it's her favorite one, but it's just temporary.
And now I slide in that X7, 'fore I take the Lamb'
I drive a luxury BMW X7, but I won't settle until I can afford an even more expensive Lamborghini.
Critiquing all my movements, type of shit that make me hate the 'Gram
People are scrutinizing and judging everything I do, which makes me hate social media.
Know I'm not perfect, just accept me for the way I am
I acknowledge that I'm not flawless, but I want people to accept me for who I am.
Had to make some plays up in that field, bitch we got tired of fumblin'
We had to take risks and make bold moves to succeed, because we were tired of failing.
Hidin' them lil' shorties who stepped up like who gon' slide or somethin'
We protected the young and inexperienced members of our crew who were willing to fight and take action.
My niggas won't play, they hawk shit down, 'til you get tired of runnin'
My friends and associates are relentless and won't stop pursuing you until you're worn out from running away.
He tripped and fell, they stood over him and that .9 was dumpin'
After someone fell on the ground, my crew stood over him and shot him multiple times with a 9mm gun.
Like taco night, we leave them shells sittin' inside your stomach
Just like how taco shells sit in your stomach, the bullets we shoot will stay inside their bodies.
Story the same, you know the usual, we die for nothin'
The story is always the same, we end up dying for no good reason or purpose.
I dressed up for too many funerals, I'm tired of comin'
I have attended too many funerals of friends and family members who died violently, and I'm tired of it.
Made it out that shit, but it left scars, I'm still survivin' from it
I managed to escape a difficult and traumatic situation, but it left me emotionally and mentally scarred.
All of them bad thoughts just tore me down, feel like my mind was crumblin'
My negative and troubling thoughts are overwhelming and damaging, it feels like my mind is disintegrating.
I just want all this shit figured out, I swear I'm tired of wonderin'
I want to resolve all the problems and uncertainties in my life, because I'm tired of feeling confused and uncertain.
Just 'cause y'all rep the same thang, don't mean them guys a hunnid
Just because you are affiliated with the same group, doesn't mean everyone is loyal and trustworthy.
I come from starvin', fightin' cases, now I'm flyin' to London
I come from a place of poverty and legal problems, but now I'm successful enough to travel to London.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Dewayne Kennemer, Taurus Tremani Bartlett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dallas
Polo g is the best rapper in the world stop sleeping on him. Without polo g to be honest I wouldn’t be here. He help with his album die a legend through some hard times so to repay him he’s the only rapper I listen to . He is the best l lyrical artist on the planet🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Sembrano
Well then u missing out on things
Omar
💯
QuadXLV_1259 HJ
fr tho
Mamuru Diarrassouba
@Loki Gaming Who tf sleeps on Polo G
Polo G
Loki Gaming lovvveee bro🖤🤞🏾
RogerMole
Polo G doesn’t need to drop music often. We all know when he does drop something he coming strong and everyone gonna listen to what he gotta say
voninyourmom
Big facts
Stars SZN
RogerMole ong
Chris Holcomb
"No I ain't perfect,just accept the way I am".This hits me hard