Dequantes Lamar first considered a career in professional baseball, but in 2008, the Atlanta native issued the single "Stay Down" featuring the Stack Money Boyz. Things came to a halt when he landed in jail for a year on burglary charges, but upon his release in 2011, Quan began to make up for lost time. Hooking up with the Atlanta crew Loyalty Ova Royalties and becoming quick friends with member CEO Teezy came next, but Teezy's untimely death later in the year put a stop to Quan's planned mixtape debut. He would re-emerge a year later on the Think It's a Game label and release the mixtapes I Go in on Every Song plus Still Goin In. The year 2013 began with a tour opening for Trinidad James, along with a guest appearance on Gucci Mane's Trap House 3 album. In the summer, Quan issued the infectious club track "Type of Way," which cracked the Billboard Hot 100 chart. He also became a member of Rich Gang, and co-headlined the 2014 mixtape Tha Tour, Part 1 with Birdman and Young Thug. The tape received widespread acclaim, and the non-album single "Lifestyle" reached number 16 on the Hot 100. Quan released the track "Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)" in 2015, and it became his biggest solo hit, reaching number 26.
Rich Homie Quan continued releasing mixtapes, and in 2016 he landed a record deal with Motown. March 2017 saw the release of the single "Replay," which appeared on the Back to the Basics mixtape. Led by the singles "Change" and "34," his debut album, Rich as in Spirit, arrived in March 2018, peaking at number 32 on the Billboard 200. He then put out the EP The Gif, and Coma followed in 2019. Quan resumed releasing solo material in 2021, with the singles "Daily Bread" and "To Be Worried." His EP Family & Mula appeared in 2022. ~ David Jeffries & Paul Simpson, Rovi
Daddy
Rich Homie Quan Lyrics
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Daddy i had just got off the plane
I needed some sleep (I did)
Montae kept calling my phone, repeatedly
I didn't wanna talk
I ignored his call 'cause I was sleepy
Then when I picked up at 2 pm
Immediately tears start coming down my eyes
And I started crying (I cried)
'Cause I ain't know if he was gon' make it
Them hospital folks weren't sayin' shit
(What?) i was just tryna be patient (yeah)
When I seen him in that ICU room
Boy, you know I went crazy (Oh, man)
Cause I couldn't see my daddy like that
That's my baby (My daddy)
In other words, he my best friend
Talk to him daily (Okay)
Them niggas who did it to him
I hope they praying (To who?)
To God but he can't help
You in this situation (Nah)
Daddy I gotchu (Daddy)
Daddy I love ya (Daddy)
Daddy my partner (Daddy)
Daddy my best friend
Daddy, this one here is for you (Daddy)
Daddy, I'ma do it for you (Daddy, daddy)
I'ma find out who did that to you (Daddy)
I'ma find out who did that to you (Daddy)
Daddy, just put your trust in me
Don't worry about nothing 'Cause I got 'em
I'ma do it for you (Daddy)
I lost my mind when it happened at first
(Daddy)
Dropped down straight to my knees and told
God I'm glad I serve him (Daddy)
To see them tubes in his mouth yeah
It sadly hurt me
My mind, I wasn't tryna lose
I was ready to kill any person (Daddy)
Anybody who had anything to do with it
I'm by myself, I don't need no help
No crew with me
Shot your daddy in his barbershop
Nigga how would you feel? (Daddy)
I pray that my daddy hang out
Walk around for the rest of
His life wit' a limp (What the news say?)
They hit him in his side four times
Talk to him today
He said he walking with his head up so high
Asked him how he made it through it?
He said one word, "God"
Pulling up like the Mob (yeah)
I know that he hurting but I
Just want to let you know
Daddy I gotchu (Daddy)
Daddy I love ya (Daddy)
Daddy my partner (Daddy)
Daddy my best friend
Daddy, this one here is for you (Daddy)
Daddy, I'ma do it for you (Daddy, daddy)
I'ma find out who did that to you (Daddy)
I'ma find out who did that to you (Daddy)
Daddy, just put your trust in me
Don't worry about nothing 'Cause I got 'em
I'ma do it for you (Daddy)
I'm gon' do it for you (Daddy)
I'm gon' do it for you (Daddy)
I'm gon' do it for you (Daddy)
If they ask me who I do it for
You gon' know I'm gon' tell
'em I do it for my
(Daddy, daddy, daddy, daddy
Daddy, daddy, daddy, daddy)
This is for my (Daddy)
This is for my (Daddy) this for my daddy
This for my daddy i said this for my daddy
This for my daddy daddy, get well soon
Why did you do that to my daddy? (Daddy)
Why did you do that to my daddy
(Daddy) , my daddy
My only question is "why did you
Do that to my daddy?" (Daddy)
Why did you do him like that
He ain't hurt nobody
Why you do him like that
Please don't ask no questions
When I do you like that
These lyrics tell the story of Rich Homie Quan receiving a phone call from his friend Montae informing him that his father had been shot four times. Initially, Quan was tired and didn't want to answer the call, but when he finally did, he was devastated by the news. He found himself in the hospital, unable to bear seeing his father in the ICU and feeling helpless in the situation. The person who committed the crime and their accomplices are referred to as "niggas" who Quan hopes are praying to God for forgiveness, even though they can't change the situation.
In the chorus, Quan expresses his love for his father, referring to him as his partner and best friend. He promises to do everything in his power to find out who harmed his father and seek justice on his behalf. He asks his father to trust him and assures him that he will handle everything, telling him not to worry.
Quan describes the intense emotional impact of the incident, saying he initially lost his mind and prayed to God while seeing his father connected to tubes in the hospital. He expresses anger towards those responsible for shooting his father and conveys his readiness to take matters into his own hands if necessary. His loyalty is apparent as he claims to be alone and doesn't need any help in seeking revenge.
The lyrics reveal that despite the injuries his father sustained, he managed to survive. Quan narrates his father's positive outlook, saying that he walks with his head held high and credits God for helping him through the ordeal. Quan acknowledges his father's pain but wants him to know that he will do everything in his power to make things right.
Overall, these lyrics illustrate the deep love and loyalty Rich Homie Quan has for his father, his determination to find justice for him, and his faith in God to guide him through this difficult situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Daddy this for you hm, haha
This song is dedicated to my father, who I love and appreciate.
Daddy i had just got off the plane
I had just arrived from a trip.
I needed some sleep (I did)
I was very tired and needed rest.
Montae kept calling my phone, repeatedly
Montae was calling me multiple times.
I didn't wanna talk
I didn't feel like having a conversation.
I ignored his call 'cause I was sleepy
I didn't answer his call because I wanted to sleep.
Then when I picked up at 2 pm
Later, when I finally answered at 2 pm.
He told me my daddy had got shot, four times
He informed me that my father had been shot four times.
Immediately tears start coming down my eyes
I couldn't control my emotions, and tears began to flow.
And I started crying (I cried)
I couldn't hold back my tears and started sobbing.
'Cause I ain't know if he was gon' make it
I didn't know if he would survive.
Them hospital folks weren't sayin' shit
The hospital staff wasn't providing any information.
(What?) i was just tryna be patient (yeah)
Although I was eager for updates, I tried to remain patient.
When I seen him in that ICU room
When I saw him in the Intensive Care Unit.
Boy, you know I went crazy (Oh, man)
It drove me to a state of emotional turmoil.
Cause I couldn't see my daddy like that
I couldn't bear to witness my father in that condition.
That's my baby (My daddy)
He is not only my father but also my cherished loved one.
In other words, he my best friend
He is my closest and most trusted companion.
Talk to him daily (Okay)
I have conversations with him every day.
Them niggas who did it to him
Those guys who harmed him.
I hope they praying (To who?)
I hope they are seeking forgiveness from a higher power.
To God but he can't help
They can pray to God, but He can't alter their situation.
You in this situation (Nah)
They are responsible for the consequences they are facing.
Daddy I gotchu (Daddy)
Daddy, I've got your back.
Daddy I love ya (Daddy)
Daddy, I love you.
Daddy my partner (Daddy)
Daddy, you are my partner.
Daddy my best friend
Daddy, you are my closest friend.
Daddy, this one here is for you (Daddy)
This song is dedicated to you, Daddy.
Daddy, I'ma do it for you (Daddy, daddy)
I will accomplish things for you, Daddy.
I'ma find out who did that to you (Daddy)
I will investigate and discover who harmed you, Daddy.
Daddy, just put your trust in me
Daddy, have faith in me.
Don't worry about nothing 'Cause I got 'em
Don't worry about anything because I will handle it.
I lost my mind when it happened at first
I was overwhelmed when it initially occurred.
(Daddy) Dropped down straight to my knees and told
I fell to my knees and prayed, Daddy.
God I'm glad I serve him (Daddy)
I expressed my gratitude for serving God.
To see them tubes in his mouth yeah
Seeing the tubes in his mouth was distressing.
It sadly hurt me
It deeply saddened me.
My mind, I wasn't tryna lose
I couldn't bear losing my father.
I was ready to kill any person (Daddy)
I was prepared to take revenge on anyone involved.
Anybody who had anything to do with it
Anyone connected to the incident.
I'm by myself, I don't need no help
I am capable of handling it alone.
No crew with me
I don't require assistance from others.
Shot your daddy in his barbershop
They targeted your father at his barbershop.
Nigga how would you feel? (Daddy)
You can imagine the impact, Daddy.
I pray that my daddy hang out
I hope my father recovers and lives a long life.
Walk around for the rest of
I wish for him to walk confidently for the remainder
His life wit' a limp (What the news say?)
of his life, despite his injuries. (What did the news say?)
They hit him in his side four times
He was shot in the side four times.
Talk to him today
I spoke to him earlier today.
He said he walking with his head up so high
He informed me that he is walking proudly.
Asked him how he made it through it?
I inquired about how he managed to endure it.
He said one word, God
His response was one word: God.
Pulling up like the Mob (yeah)
Reverting to a Mob-like attitude.
I know that he hurting but I
I am aware that he is in pain, but I
Just want to let you know
I simply want to inform you.
I'm gon' do it for you (Daddy)
I will accomplish it for you, Daddy.
If they ask me who I do it for
If someone asks me who I do it for.
You gon' know I'm gon' tell
I will tell them, and you will know.
'em I do it for my
I will inform them that I do it for my
(Daddy, daddy, daddy, daddy
(Daddy, daddy, daddy, daddy
Daddy, daddy, daddy, daddy)
Daddy, daddy, daddy, daddy)
This is for my (Daddy)
This is dedicated to my Daddy.
This is for my (Daddy) this for my daddy
This is for my Daddy, this song is for him.
This for my daddy i said this for my daddy
This is specifically for my Daddy, my father.
This for my daddy daddy, get well soon
This is for you, Daddy, I hope you recover soon.
Why did you do that to my daddy? (Daddy)
Why would someone harm my daddy? (Daddy)
Why did you do that to my daddy
Why would someone do such a thing to my daddy?
(Daddy) , my daddy
(Daddy), my dear daddy.
My only question is 'why did you
The only question I have is 'why did you
Do that to my daddy?' (Daddy)
Do that to my daddy?' (Daddy)
Why did you do him like that
Why did you treat him in such a cruel manner?
He ain't hurt nobody
He never harmed anyone.
Why you do him like that
What drove you to treat him that way?
Please don't ask no questions
I don't want to be asked any questions.
When I do you like that
When I retaliate against you like that.
Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dequantes Lamar, Kevin Erondu
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Daiona Buchannon
The fact Iβm still listening to this is crazy
Summer Calhoun
I am to
Tentanaya Boyd
" my only question is whyyyyyyyyyyyy did you do that to my daddy he aint hurt nobody"
Favorite part
Darius Williams
Swear that my favorite part! π―π―π―
Jonathan Small
I just lost my dad this shit hit me hard af
Davione Adams
I FEEL YO PAIN RICH HOMIE YOU MY FAVORITE RAPPER AND KEEP YO HEAD UP AND KEEP DOING WHAT YOU DO BRUUHHH!!!
Kazarius Joyner
I feel yo pain I almost lost my daddy 3 times I feel like u
Nitierra Rush
i feel that to
jazz walton
my dad got shot last year, and when I heard this song I was in love with it! but now that my dad died this year in march, this song hits the spot every time listen to it! #IDoItForMyDaddy
Sammie Smith
+Kenneth Bean vsnd