He dropped out of his studies of mechanical engineering at Tuskegee University in order to concentrate on music. With a few demo releases, he was noticed by producer Polow da Don. Rich Boy then signed a contract with Zone 4 through Interscope Records in 2006 and started to work on his debut album. In the meantime, he made guest appearances on one of Ludacris' Disturbing tha Peace compilations and on a few mix tapes, such as Comeback Season by Canadian rapper Drake and Da Bottom, Vol. 5 by DJ Ideal and Jermaine Dupri. On March 13, 2007, Rich Boy released his self-titled debut album and with the success of his hit singles "Throw Some D's," "Boy Looka Here," "Good Things," and "Let's Get This Paper," the album went on to be certified Gold by the RIAA.
His second album will be entitled 5 Million. He said in an interview with djbooth.net that the first single will be released in the summer and indeed, the title will be 5 Million. However, the album title was recently reported as being changed to Buried Alive.
Ghetto Rich
Rich Boy Lyrics
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Oh, Rich Boy, you niggas better get focused
Get money, muthafucka, get money, muthafucka
Let me take ya through my hood where I was born and raised
Where niggas tote semi-automatics, bustin' them K's
Heavy guns and dope boys harassed by the police
Still gettin' pulled over and asked by the police
'Bama wasn't made for a nigga to win
See the color of ya skin get 'cha put in the pen
It's real life, over dice, Dwayne dead and gone
Sendin' niggas to the pen or the funeral home
I be feelin' like the Lord'll never answer me back
So I'm holdin' on my gat just in case they attack
Bullet holes in ya house'll make it hard to sleep
Ya see the fiends on the street want the hard for cheap
'Lotta niggas doin' life from under covers and fake friends
It's real how them penitentiary bars'll break men
Niggas doin' life from under covers and fake friends
It's real how them penitentiary bars'll break men
It's where you live, it's where you play
It's where you learn your favorite slang
Your world is ghetto
It's where I live, it's where I'm from
It's where you had to tote your gun
Your world is ghetto
Can't explain how I feel growin' up in the gutter
Told my mama that I love her put nobody above her
Doin' crimes, a hard time for food on the plate
Know a couple of niggas ain't never comin' out the gate
Movin' weight the only thing them street niggas know
Servin' thangs at school, they never teach 'em, don't show
But a 44'll get 'cha money fast from robbin'
Do or die situation when ya tired, be stavin'
Government'd never send me a dime for school
So I went and started workin' like my nine my tool
I'm a leader for the South, pa, open ya ears
Young kids where I'm from wear permanent tears
It's where you live, it's where you play
It's where you learn your favorite slang
Your world is ghetto
It's where I live, it's where I'm from
It's where you had to tote your gun
Your world is ghetto
I'm a product of the block, watch the fiends come back
Got a couple white packs 'cause they fiend for that
Early five in the mornin', pigs showin' they badge
Real niggas in the street still showin' they rags
Speed bumps in the road start slowin' me down
See them fake niggas actin' like they know me now
Got a chance to advance, so I'm makin' my move
Couple o' people still thinkin' they got somethin' to prove
Pay the card for the South, yeah the hood my home
Told my mama I'ma leave the dope game alone
On my knees every night conversatin' wit God
Niggas dyin' everyday 'cause they wanna be hard
Still totin' my piece 'cause it ain't nothin' like the movies
I'm wearin' my vest in case they hit me wit the Uzi
Even if I take a trip around the world and back
I'm representin' for the hoods where they feel me at
It's where you live, it's where you play
It's where you learn your favorite slang
Your world is ghetto
It's where I live, it's where I'm from
It's where you had to tote your gun
Your world is ghetto, your world, ghetto
Throw 'em up if you know what the hood like
Throw 'em up if you lookin' for that good life
Throw 'em up if ya ghetto, shit
Your world, ghetto
The song "Ghetto Rich" by Rich Boy featuring John Legend, Lil Wayne, and Nas tells the story of growing up in a ghetto neighborhood, where violence, drugs, and poverty are commonplace. Rich Boy raps about the struggles of living in such an environment, where guns are a way of life and police harassment is a daily occurrence. He describes how many young men end up in prison, either because they are falsely accused or because they turn to crime to survive.
The chorus emphasizes that the ghetto is not just a place to live, but it's where people play, learn the language, and develop their identity. It's a world of its own, with its own set of rules and norms. The song also touches on the desire for a better life, as Rich Boy talks about the need to get money and make a better life for oneself and one's family.
Nas delivers a powerful verse detailing the systemic racism that Black people face in America. He raps about how the color of one's skin can get them thrown in jail or killed by the police. He also touches on the fact that many people in the ghetto are trapped there, with little hope for escape, and the only options seem to be crime or prison.
Overall, "Ghetto Rich" is a raw and honest portrayal of life in the ghetto, and the struggles that people face just trying to survive. It highlights the need for change in the system that perpetuates poverty and inequality, and the hope for a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Shit, we tryna get it for real
We're really focused on making money and achieving our goals.
Let me take ya through my hood where I was born and raised
I want to show you the environment I grew up in.
'Bama wasn't made for a nigga to win
The system in Alabama is not designed for black people to succeed.
It's real life, over dice, Dwayne dead and gone
Real life situations like gambling can have deadly consequences, just like Dwayne who is now deceased.
I be feelin' like the Lord'll never answer me back
Sometimes I feel hopeless and like I'm on my own, so I carry a gun for protection.
'Lotta niggas doin' life from under covers and fake friends
Many people end up in prison because of betrayal from people they thought were their friends.
It's where you live, it's where you play
The ghetto is not just a place to live, it's the environment where you socialize and have fun.
Can't explain how I feel growin' up in the gutter
It's hard to put into words the hardship and struggle of growing up in poverty.
Movin' weight the only thing them street niggas know
Drug dealing is the only option for some people in the streets trying to make a living.
Government'd never send me a dime for school
The government didn't provide any financial support for my education.
I'm a product of the block, watch the fiends come back
I grew up in the ghetto and now I'm seeing addicts come back for more drugs.
Speed bumps in the road start slowin' me down
Obstacles and challenges make it harder for me to move forward and succeed.
Pay the card for the South, yeah the hood my home
I'm representing and paving the way for the people in my community in the South.
Still totin' my piece 'cause it ain't nothin' like the movies
I carry my weapon for my own protection because real life is not like the movies.
Throw 'em up if you know what the hood like
If you understand the reality of living in the ghetto, then raise your hands.
Lyrics ยฉ Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMAL F. JONES, MARECE BENJAMIN RICHARDS, MYKELL MCINTOSH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ram Rod
Everytime i listen to this it takes me back in time....love this jam
STEVEN SOUSA
This man here speaks nothing but truth
shanice malone
Still bumpin this in 2020....Mobile Stand Up!!!
KO 4 Miles
2022
Tawandaโs CraftNook
2022 and itโs still lit ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Jaylen Malone
This a hidden gem
Kushaal Prasad
2022 and still bumping. Remember the good old days when we used bluetooth songs and then keep copies and passing these around. Motorola v3 and v9 razor days
T Black
2019.... Niggas doing life for undercovers and fake friends.
It's Real how penitentiary bar's break men......#facts
D Mitch
Coldasf
Neville Harris
It's 2017 and I'm bumping this.