Tragically, Pop Smoke was shot and killed during a home invasion in Los Angeles, California on February 19, 2020. To honor his legacy, his debut studio album and first posthumous project Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon was released on July 3, 2020, and debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. The deluxe version of the album was released on July 20, 2020, which would have been Popβs 21st birthday. On June 23, 2021, Pop Smoke's management team released a trailer for his next studio album, Faith, set to be released on July 16, 2021.
Bad Bitch From Tokyo
Pop Smoke Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah (this is a Melo beat)
Yeah, yeah
Bad bitch from Tokyo (oh), drip from Italy (oh)
Smokin' Runtz in Rome (oh), got it for eight a piece (oh-oh)
Christian Dior (Christian Dior), big twenty-twos (oh)
Wait, I'm goin' state to state (look)
I look my killer in his eyes, yeah, I'm talkin' face-to-face
My nigga killer caught a body, took it to trial and beat the case
My nigga walked out of court, ha, then hopped in a Wraith
Hopped in a Wraith, yeah (skrrt)
Pop Smoke's song "Bad Bitch From Tokyo" is a rap about the luxuries of life that he gets to enjoy as a result of his success, including high-end fashion and exotic drugs. Pop Smoke is proud of his lifestyle and is not afraid to flaunt it to anyone. He talks about meeting a "bad bitch from Tokyo" who he is presumably talking to or hanging out with. He then talks about smoking Runtz, a type of cannabis strain in Rome, which he got "for eight a piece," showcasing his wealth and ability to indulge in expensive drugs.
Pop Smoke further mentions his taste for designer brands in the lyrics, particularly Christian Dior, and boasts about having "big twenty-twos," referring to the size of the rims on his car. However, the line "big thirty-eight, don't tote no twenty-twos" is a nod to his preference for carrying a more powerful and effective type of gun. In the second verse, he brags about being a successful rapper who is now traveling across the states performing and meeting fans. He also mentions his friend, who was accused of murder but was acquitted and walked out of court, illustrating the harsh realities of their lifestyle.
Overall, "Bad Bitch From Tokyo" is a song about Pop Smoke's success and the luxuries he can afford now, including high-end fashion, exotic drugs, and expensive cars. He takes pride in his materialistic wealth and is not afraid to showcase his lifestyle to the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Bad bitch from Tokyo (oh), drip from Italy (oh)
I have a really attractive girlfriend from Tokyo and she has high quality expensive clothes from Italy.
Smokin' Runtz in Rome (oh), got it for eight a piece (oh-oh)
I am smoking Runtz in Rome which I was able to purchase for only eight dollars per piece.
Christian Dior (Christian Dior), big twenty-twos (oh)
I wear high-end Christian Dior clothes and have big, expensive twenty-two inch rims on my car.
Big thirty-eight (oh), don't tote no twenty-twos (oh-oh)
I carry a large caliber thirty-eight gun and don't waste my time with smaller twenty-two caliber guns.
Wait, I'm goin' state to state (look)
I am traveling across different states for my music tours or business deals.
I look my killer in his eyes, yeah, I'm talkin' face-to-face
I confront murderers who want to harm me and I look them in their eyes while talking to them directly.
My nigga killer caught a body, took it to trial and beat the case
My friend, who is a murderer, was able to avoid punishment by winning the case in court.
My nigga walked out of court, ha, then hopped in a Wraith
My friend left the court with no charges and then immediately went to drive his expensive Wraith car.
Hopped in a Wraith, yeah (skrrt)
I quickly and effortlessly jumped into a Wraith car.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andre Michael Loblack, Bashar Barakah Jackson
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[Intro]
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah (This is a Melo beat)
Yeah, yeah
[Verse]
Bad bitch from Tokyoβ (Oh),β drip from Italyβ (Oh)
Smokin' Runtz in Rome (Oh), gotβ it for eight a piece (Oh-oh)
Christian Dior (Christian Dior), big twenty-twos (Oh)
Big thirty-eight (Oh), don't tote no twenty-twos (Oh-oh)
Wait, I'm goin' state to state (Look)
I looked my killer in his eyes, yeah, I'm talkin' face-to-face
My nigga killer caught a body, took it to trial and beat the case
My nigga walked out of court, ha, then hopped in a Wraith
[Outro]
Hopped in a Wraith, yeah (Skrrt)
@Bilaldinho1
βI looked my killer in his eyes talking face to faceβ man that gave me goosebumps
@Stylishute
Honestly bro
@Prinx6
Bro π
@adelina9256
Bille FR bro.
@edoardo23
he talkin bout his friends who kill not to the people who killed him
@stackemup223
Stop cappinπ
@MrGurupandi
Breaks my heart to know that this is some of the last music we will hear from him. It feels like the end of a chapter...
@MrGurupandi
@Renael Steele Last chapter of the book πͺ
@anestis2162
I hope people make remixes of his songs so it feels like he is still making songs
@imanaisis
I think he has more songs and I allegedly seen someone saying theyβll be another album but probably not any time soon . And there will be a deluxe album