Raised in Gwinnett County, Rittz embodies the same level of irony and self-conflict as his hometown. Born into a musical family, he, his twin sister and their brother had always been exposed to the inner workings of music. The fact that their parents were heavily into rock and roll ensured that the kids were always around instruments or in studios. The family moved from small-town Pennsylvania (Waynesburg) to the Atlanta outskirts when he was eight years old, and once Rittz got to junior high, his musical tastes evolved. Atlanta’s booming bass and rap movement had traveled north on I-85 to get the entire metro area jumping.
My Interview
Rittz Lyrics
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That's a stupid question
Bitch, Rittz is me
A white boy from windy county Georgia
Been doing for some years never gave up
Now I get to live my dream
I think I started to rap back in '92
I got to rhyme with Snoop
Or some dude that I rode the bus with
Tried to get the boys for me when I went to school
So, how'd your family act?
About the fact of rap they used to hate it
Instead I was actin' blat, pull your pants up boy
Mom and dad would snap
I had to grab Uncle Jack with the hat to match
Would you make good grades?
Hell no I been flown
Seventh grade eighth grade ninth grade enough
I got still from selling weed and never came back
Everyday it would check my book bag for drugs
Where did you get the name Rittz from?
That's another dumb question
Are you a dumb bitch?
It's obvious that I got the name after the crack
Because I'm white, please next subject
You got an attitude honey?
I apologize
Plus I'm a little drunk and I'm always tired
I don't answer these questions a thousand times
And please still don't know my name and I'm a God, it's like
Everybody's asking all this shit about me
Wondering where I came from
Questioning my surroundings
And the same motherfuckers that damned me
Bitter haters that used to down me
And I'm trying to answer their questions but my memories just too cloudy for
My interview
(What's your name? Rittz bitch, where you from? G-A getting fucked up for)
My interview
(What's your name? Rittz bitch, where you from? G-A bitch stop for)
My interview
(What's your name? Rittz bitch, where you from? G-A have you sittin' for)
My interview
(What's your name? Rittz bitch, where you be?)
Was it hard to come here in Atlanta?
Ye kinda soft
If you need this type of shit the players have to claw
And these strippers don't dance and the radio don't play
And besides showing no signs of law
God damn right
There's a ton of us to represent so hard
Don't let the worse off burn you off
How people moved in get their hair blown off
I heard you rap about drugs a lot
You probably would too if you grew up on a shed of sea
16 I was with the things, the shit changed in '96 the left came
What you mean?
Everybody getting mama get their JC
Try and home invasions on robbers week
Kept running from the JCPD
'Cause the crime rate kept increasing weekly
But is that a set you could you rhyme about?
Fuck yes so many nights been spending in my mama's house
Geeked up and all scared that I might be thinking I'm die trying to ride tonight
But to change the subject, what's up with your hair
God damn why do people care
Got raw man coming under me when it's something like
Please say you didn't cut her this affair
And I swear it's like
Everybody's asking all this shit about me
Wondering where I came from
Questioning my surroundings
And the same motherfuckers that damned me
Bitter haters that used to down me
And I'm trying to answer their questions but my memories just too cloudy for
My interview
(What's your name? Rittz bitch, where you from? G-A getting fucked up for)
My interview
(What's your name? Rittz bitch, where you from? G-A bitch stop for)
My interview
(What's your name? Rittz bitch, where you from? G-A have you sittin' for)
My interview
(What's your name? Rittz bitch, where you be?)
So Yelawolf discovered you,right?
He said if he ever got the chance he would put me on
And when he blew it in, I owe him everything
So if anybody fuck with my dude again
So is it still American?
Of course it is
Warrup shawty fat warrup stroll
Warrup new port, warrup wim
I'm about to kill shit
Can't nobody stop us dog
What do you say to those who say you rap too fast?
Don't listen to the view that are ready to rhyme
They cost you nothin' pending no mind
Old soap both fuck a little linen a lot
You gettin' money now, right?
I came October off 20 grand
I put it down pay down my new carpet
My manager's off now I got like 16
I go out of town again
How'd your girlfriend dealing with your new success
When I'm gone on the road all she does is cry
And the dudes she would cheat and is sleeping with her
When I'm using and chilling getting drunk and high
Last question, do you think the world is ready for a fat long hair bitch shit like you?
Fuck yeah bitch indeed I do, and I guess I gotta make you a believer too, it's like
Everybody's asking all this shit about me
Wondering where I came from
Questioning my surroundings
And the same motherfuckers that damned me
Bitter haters that used to down me
And I'm trying to answer their questions but my memories just too cloudy for
My interview
(What's your name? Rittz bitch, where you from? G-A getting fucked up for)
My interview
(What's your name? Rittz bitch, where you from? G-A bitch stop for)
My interview
(What's your name? Rittz bitch, where you from? G-A have you sittin for)
My interview
(What's your name? Rittz bitch, where you be?)
In Rittz's song "My Interview," he is being interviewed about himself and his rap career. He starts off by introducing himself as a white boy from windy county Georgia who has been rapping for some years and has never given up on his dream. When asked about when he started rapping, Rittz says he started in '92 and once rhymed with Snoop. When asked about his family's reaction to his rap career, Rittz says they used to hate it and tell him to pull up his pants. He also mentions that he used to sell weed and never cared about school, which resulted in him flunking many grades.
Rittz is then asked where his stage name comes from, to which he responds that it's obvious it comes from his addiction to crack, being a white boy. The interviewer then questions Rittz about his hair, and he expresses his annoyance at people caring about it. Throughout the song, Rittz talks about his struggles and past experiences in Georgia, his friendship with fellow rapper Yelawolf, and his newfound success in the music industry.
Overall, "My Interview" is an insightful look into Rittz's life and career, showcasing his honesty and his journey from a struggling artist to a successful rapper.
Line by Line Meaning
So tell me, who is Rittz?
The interviewer asks who Rittz is, to which Rittz sarcastically responds that it is a stupid question. He explains that he is Rittz, a white boy from windy county Georgia who has been rapping for years and never gave up, which is allowing him to live his dream.
And, when did you start to rap?
The interviewer asks when Rittz started rapping. Rittz responds that he started in '92, which was the same year he recalls getting to rap alongside Snoop or another bus rider. He also talks about how he was bullied in school and how people helped him out.
So, how'd your family act?
The interviewer asks how Rittz's family reacted to him rapping. Rittz explains that they used to hate it, thinking that it was disrespectful and that he was acting out. He talks about how he had to go to his Uncle Jack for help, and he often had to hide his weed in his bookbag.
Would you make good grades?
The interviewer asks if Rittz made good grades in school. Rittz scoffs at the question, saying he never made good grades. He instead made money selling drugs and never returned to class. He also mentions how he was often checked for drugs in his bookbag.
Where did you get the name Rittz from?
The interviewer asks where Rittz got his name from. Rittz gets annoyed with the question and sarcastically responds that it's another dumb question. He then explains that he got his name from crack, and it's obvious since he's a white rapper.
You got an attitude honey?
The interviewer asks if Rittz has an attitude. Rittz apologizes and explains that he's a little drunk and always tired. He's answered these questions a thousand times, and the fact that people still don't know his name despite being a God is frustrating.
Everybody's asking all this shit about me
Rittz talks about how everyone is asking questions about him, wondering where he came from and questioning his surroundings. Ironically, these same people were bitter haters who used to down him. He tries to answer their questions, but his memories are too cloudy.
Was it hard to come here in Atlanta?
The interviewer asks if it was hard for Rittz to come to Atlanta. Rittz says that it was kind of soft, but players still had to claw to make it. He talks about how there are a ton of people representing and not to let the worse off burn you off because you have to keep hustling.
I heard you rap about drugs a lot
The interviewer states that Rittz raps about drugs a lot. Rittz responds that he would too if he grew up in his area. He talks about how he was with the things from age 16, but that the scene changed in '96 when people starting doing left.
But to change the subject, what's up with your hair
The interviewer changes the subject and asks about Rittz's hair. Rittz replies with frustration, asking why people care about his appearance. He explains how he has to hide from the people he owes money to and how he's always on guard.
So Yelawolf discovered you, right?
The interviewer asks if Yelawolf discovered Rittz. Rittz responds positively, saying that he owes Yelawolf everything for putting him on. Rittz also explains that if anyone messes with Yelawolf, they'll have to answer to him.
What do you say to those who say you rap too fast?
The interviewer asks Rittz about his fast rapping style. Rittz advises people not to listen to the haters and to focus on their own craft. He also mentions that he gets money for his rapping, but it's not the only reason he does it.
You gettin' money now, right?
The interviewer asks if Rittz is making money now. Rittz talks about how he came off $20k in October and used it to pay for new carpet. He mentions his manager and how he's going out of town again soon.
How'd your girlfriend dealing with your new success
The interviewer asks how Rittz's girlfriend is dealing with his new success. Rittz explains how she cries when he goes on the road and how she cheats on him when he's gone. He also mentions how he uses drugs and alcohol to cope.
Last question, do you think the world is ready for a fat long hair bitch shit like you?
The interviewer asks Rittz if he thinks the world is ready for a rapper like him. Rittz responds confidently, saying that he thinks people are ready and that he'll continue to prove himself. He then repeats his name and where he's from.
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