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
have you ever
Rich Homie Quan Lyrics
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Tell me are you ever seen
Young nigga be flat, ok
Tell me have you ever you seen a close nigga hating on?
Have you ever seen a broke a nigga land on
Tell me have you see ‘em on the top?
And that shit don't be surprise
Have you ever seen the end of a rainbow?
Have you ever see a little nigga with a bando?
Tell me have you ever count a hundred thou'?
And that shit don't be supply
Ain't no man on me, make all for nigga how blind
Have you ever have your problems still from your show?
How the fuck you type for me when you live with me showty?
With me, with me showty this ain't Vegas girl
Have you ever had no sign line on your favorite girl?
In the same room, same bitch, same place
And I ain't gonna lie for the same room, the same day
And I know it's fly bitch, unfortunate my play will say
Despite how the gang play it's just some shit you can't say
Like they ever fuck your homie, fuck your girl
They ever had to offer baby
Have you ever have like chukka ruda word
Say hello to the tougher nigga
And I need you to tell me
Tell me have you ever you seen a close nigga hating on?
Have you ever seen a broke a nigga land on
Tell me have you see ‘em on the top?
And that shit don't be surprise
And no man on me, face all for a nigga how blind
Have you ever seen the end of a rainbow?
Have you ever see a little nigga with a bando?
Tell me have you ever count a hundred thou'?
And that shit don't be supply
Ain't no man on me, make all for nigga how blind
Have you ever sold nigga, have you ever told?
Have you ever had some mold on that money cuz it's old?
Have you ever walked off in the mall and fucked up the whole store?
Tell me have you ever met a Rich Homie who was broke?
Ever had a nigga runner on the big cake?
Have you seen a nigga come up on the mid tape?
Have you ever seen a nigga shaving in a swipe blade?
Have you ever see a nigga robbing in the six grade?
Young nigga try to get K.
Young nigga try to flip way
Young nigga try to still yey
Hungry, try to kill me
Caught with me and I feel bring
And I'll be nigga, money get long and I switch up nigga
Can't let the nigga get up,
Tell me have you ever you seen a close nigga hating on?
Have you ever seen a broke a nigga land on
Tell me have you see ‘em on the top?
And that shit don't be surprise
And no man on me, face all for a nigga how blind
Have you ever seen the end of a rainbow?
Have you ever see a little nigga with a bando?
Tell me have you ever count a hundred thou'?
And that shit don't be supply
Ain't no man on me, make all for nigga how blind
Rich Homie Quan's song "Have You Ever" explores the themes of success and jealousy, as he asks the listener if they have ever seen someone close to them hating on their success. He mentions the experience of having problems despite success and fame, such as having personal and financial issues, as well as dealing with rumors and scandals. The verse "Have you ever had no sign line on your favorite girl? In the same room, same bitch, same place" suggests that rumors are circulating about him, possibly involving infidelity, and he is questioning the loyalty of those around him. The chorus asks the listener if they have ever seen someone on the top, counting a large sum of money, or at the end of a successful journey, implying that success is hard-won and not easily achieved.
Throughout the song, Rich Homie Quan paints a picture of the challenges and doubts that come with success, particularly for a young Black artist. He mentions trying to make money, flipping drugs, and dealing with violence and danger. The line "Can't let the nigga get up" indicates a fear of being pushed back down after achieving success, and a determination to keep going. Overall, "Have You Ever" is a reflection on the ups and downs of the rap game, and the importance of staying true to oneself despite the pressures and temptations of fame.
Line by Line Meaning
Doing good yeah, Rich Homie baby
I'm doing well, I'm Rich Homie.
Tell me are you ever seen
Have you ever experienced...
Young nigga be flat, ok
Young man is broke.
Tell me have you ever you seen a close nigga hating on?
Have you seen someone close to you hating on your success?
Have you ever seen a broke a nigga land on
Have you ever seen a broke man become successful?
Tell me have you see ‘em on the top?
Have you seen someone reach the highest level of success?
And that shit don't be surprise
And it's not surprising.
And no man on me, face all for a nigga how blind
And no one can bring me down, even if they try.
Have you ever seen the end of a rainbow?
Have you ever experienced something elusive or unattainable?
Have you ever see a little nigga with a bando?
Have you ever seen a young man with a rundown building?
Tell me have you ever count a hundred thou'?
Have you ever counted $100,000?
And that shit don't be supply
And there is always demand for it.
Have you ever sold nigga, have you ever told?
Have you ever snitched or divulged important information?
Have you ever had some mold on that money cuz it's old?
Have you ever had to deal with old, dirty money?
Have you ever walked off in the mall and fucked up the whole store?
Have you ever caused chaos or destruction in a store?
Tell me have you ever met a Rich Homie who was broke?
Have you ever met a Rich Homie who was not wealthy?
Ever had a nigga runner on the big cake?
Have you ever had someone steal a large sum of money from you?
Have you seen a nigga come up on the mid tape?
Have you seen someone become successful through a mixtape?
Have you ever seen a nigga shaving in a swipe blade?
Have you ever seen someone shaving with a utility knife?
Have you ever see a nigga robbing in the six grade?
Have you ever seen a child commit robbery?
Young nigga try to get K.
Young man trying to get $1,000.
Young nigga try to flip way
Young man trying to make money through illegal means.
Young nigga try to still yey
Young man trying to steal drugs.
Hungry, try to kill me
Desperate people willing to harm him for the money he has.
Caught with me and I feel bring
People around him are trying to bring him down with their negativity.
And I'll be nigga, money get long and I switch up nigga
And I'll be the man who changes when he gets rich.
Can't let the nigga get up,
Can't let anyone surpass him.
Contributed by Claire T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
edd gonzalez
This is my favorite rich homie quan song
Colt Lee
Mine also. And it’s not available on Apple Music sadly. Guess it’s just part of a “mixtape” and no studio owns it perhaps.
Dalvin Mcneely
edd gonzalez mines too I remember when it first dropped
Teleak Roberts
Rich homie is telling the truth
Feo Diente
love this tracks,...real lyrics
Tradarius Haynes
I love it
Rich Dane
Still rocking
#Richinspirit
CountryBoyLife5 DarLowe
Keep putting that good music out RHQ. Im not hatting but u know the streets be talking tho!
Jernell Scott
This song still🔥🔥 it's alotta facts he speaking bruh
DEE Lovelyyy
2018 still bumpin straight fire🔥🔥🔥# RHQ