In July 2018, he released the London on da Track-produced single, "Die Young," in which he had written the night rapper, XXXTENTACION, died. The song—dedicated to X and deceased rappers Speaker Knockerz and Lil Snoop. Its music video would go on to accumulate 11 million views on YouTube and 8 million streams on Spotify.
In August 2018, he released the single "Ricch Forever," produced by DJ Bugsy. That month, Meek Mill released a preview of a collaborative track with Ricch.
In October 2018, Meek Mill brought Ricch out as his guest at a PowerHouse concert in Philadelphia. Mill also gifted him a "Dreamchasers" chain, prompting speculation that Ricch would be signed to Mill's Dreamchasers record label imprint.
On November 2, 2018, Roddy Ricch released his second mixtape, Feed Tha Streets II. The album, which features the singles "Die Young" and "Every Season," has thus far peaked at number 68 on the Billboard 200 chart and at number 36 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Later in the month, Marshmello previewed a new track featuring Ricch.
In June 2019, he collaborated with American DJ and record producer Mustard on the track, "Ballin'", off Mustard's third studio album, Perfect Ten, which became Mustard's highest-charting song on the Hot 100 as a lead artist, peaking at number 12.
In December 2019, he released his debut album, Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial, debuting and peaking at number one on the Billboard 200, and featured Roddy's highest charting and most successful song, [song]The Box"[/song] which topped the Hot 100 at number one, as well as [song]Start wit Me[/song] featuring Gunna
Cream
Roddy Ricch Lyrics
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(DIM Beats)
(Hunnid bands for a kilo, nigga)
I spent my whole life chasin' the bag and runnin' from coppers
And a nigga been drownin' myself in these codeine problems (yeah)
Spent a couple thousand on my feet, then ran it back up in a week (yeah, yeah)
I got these Jordans on my feet, 'til it get bloody underneath (yeah, yeah)
Cash rules everything around me, dawg (ay)
I remember I wasn't havin' no money, now I'm the richest in the yojects
I had to take the safe up out the wall and put the faces in my pocket
I ain't even have no gas, I had to pursue the duffel, yeah
While I'm in the trenches, I did everything for the profits
I wanna pull up to the hood day fly as fuck, red guts in the Masi'
All my brothers gotta eat, and if I got a full plate, he know that he got it
I ain't even got a plug, nigga had to run it up, turn into the socket
Had to go and run the play
Niggas know that I'm the wave, like I'm a tsunami
If a nigga want it all, I gotta be my own boss like I'm John Gotti
A nigga can't play me out of my position
I just might fuck around and catch a body
See me a bag, and I done went at it
Had to go serve a lot of drug addicts
Gotta turn a Rollie into a Patek
Flex the money like a nigga ain't have it
I just pray to God that all my traps don't ever get no static, yeah
'Cause if a nigga try to take what's mine, I gotta cause havoc, yeah
I spent my whole life chasin' the bag and runnin' from coppers
And a nigga been drownin' myself in these codeine problems (yeah)
Spent a couple thousand on my feet, then ran it back up in a week (yeah, yeah)
I got these Jordans on my feet, 'til it get bloody underneath (yeah, yeah)
Wanna fill this safe up 'til its bussin' out my jeans, dawg
Cash rules everything around me, dawg (ay)
I remember I wasn't havin' no money, now I'm the richest in the yojects
I had to take the safe up out the wall and put the faces in my pocket
I been tellin' my bitches, they just gotta play they position
Blue faces in the Rollie, you know I been Crippin'
'Member days when I was down for a minute
Now a nigga blow a thousand at Lenox
Doin' everything that they said that I didn't
At the Lear and it's only beginnin'
My name in the seats, they know it ain't rented
Wear my red bottoms like they're Air Forces now
I'm the youngest, richest, flyest, nigga outta Comp-town
Made my own lane, now all these niggas wanna copycat off of my sound
I just made $250, 000, I don't know how
I had to get me some racks
I had to get me some packs, yeah yeah
I just be livin' what I'm talkin'
I ain't gotta do no rappin' cappin' now
I know she with me for the dollars
That's why all these hoes be around
She remember when a nigga was broke
Now she wanna fuck me now
I spent my whole life chasin' the bag and runnin' from coppers
And a nigga been drownin' myself in these codeine problems (yeah)
Spent a couple thousand on my feet, then ran it back up in a week (yeah, yeah)
I got these Jordans on my feet, 'til it get bloody underneath (yeah, yeah)
Wanna fill this safe up 'til its bussin' out my jeans, dawg
Cash rules everything around me, dawg (ay)
I remember I wasn't havin' no money, now I'm the richest in the yojects
I had to take the safe up out the wall and put the faces in my pocket
The lyrics in Roddy Ricch's song "Cream" paint a picture of his life experiences and pursuit of money through drug-dealing and chasing the bag. The song reflects on his journey from poverty to becoming wealthy, with references to material possessions such as Jordans and money-filled safes. The lyrics also touch on his problems with addiction, indicated by the mention of codeine problems.
The opening lyrics "I spent my whole life chasin' the bag and runnin' from coppers / And a nigga been drownin' myself in these codeine problems" express his life-long struggle with running from the law and addiction. The phrase "cash rules everything around me" hints at his reliance on money. He describes a life of luxury, "Spent a couple thousand on my feet, then ran it back up in a week / I got these Jordans on my feet, 'til it get bloody underneath", while at the same time acknowledging his tough beginnings. He refers to his drug dealing past with lines like, "Had to go serve a lot of drug addicts" and "I ain't even got a plug, nigga had to run it up, turn into the socket".
The lyrics in "Cream" are introspective, detailing Ricch's personal journey of growing up in poverty and struggling with addiction to overcoming hardship by hustling and working tirelessly. The lyrics suggest that Ricch's success is a result of his own hard work and dedication, a testament to his resilience and determination to succeed.
Line by Line Meaning
I spent my whole life chasin' the bag and runnin' from coppers
I have been focused on making money and avoiding getting caught by the police throughout my entire life.
And a nigga been drownin' myself in these codeine problems (yeah)
I have been struggling with addiction to codeine and using it to cope with my problems.
Spent a couple thousand on my feet, then ran it back up in a week (yeah, yeah)
I spent thousands of dollars on new shoes and then made that money back in a week.
I got these Jordans on my feet, 'til it get bloody underneath (yeah, yeah)
I am wearing my new Jordans until they become worn out and covered in blood.
Wanna fill this safe up 'til its bussin' out my jeans, dawg
I want to fill up my safe with so much money that it overflows and bulges out of my pockets.
Cash rules everything around me, dawg (ay)
Money determines everything in my life.
I remember I wasn't havin' no money, now I'm the richest in the yojects
I used to be broke, but now I am the wealthiest person in my community.
I had to take the safe up out the wall and put the faces in my pocket
I had to remove the safe from the wall and take all the money out, putting it directly into my pockets.
I been tellin' my bitches, they just gotta play they position
I have been telling the women in my life that they need to know their place and play their role in my life.
Blue faces in the Rollie, you know I been Crippin'
There are blue hundred dollar bills in my Rolex watch, showing that I am affiliated with the Crips gang.
'Member days when I was down for a minute
I remember the days when I was struggling for a period of time.
Now a nigga blow a thousand at Lenox
Now I am spending thousands of dollars at the luxury shopping center in Lenox.
Made my own lane, now all these niggas wanna copycat off of my sound
I created my own unique style and now everyone is trying to imitate it.
I just made $250, 000, I don't know how
I just earned $250,000 and I am not sure how it happened.
I know she with me for the dollars
I am aware that the woman I am with is only interested in me because of my money.
Cash rules everything around me, dawg (ay)
Money determines everything in my life.
Lyrics © STREAMCUT MEDIA, LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brain Anamayatana, Denmarc Mangupag, Milan Modi, Rodrick Moore
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Chorus]
I spent my whole life chasin' the bag and runnin' from coppers
And a nigga been drownin' myself in these codeine problems (Yeah)
Spent a couple thousand on my feet, then ran it back up in a week (Yeah, yeah)
I got these Jordans on my feet, 'til it get bloody underneath (Yeah, yeah)
Wanna fill this safe up 'til its bussin' out my jeans, dawg
Cash rules everything around me, dawg (Ayy)
I remember I wasn't havin' no money, now I'm the richest in the yojects
I had to take the safe up out the wall and put the faces in my pocket
[Verse 1]
I ain't even have no gas, I had to pursue the duffel, yeah
While I'm in the trenches, I did everything for the profits
I wanna pull up to the hood day fly as fuck, red guts in the Masi'
All my brothers gotta eat, and if I got a full plate, he know that he got it
I ain't even got a plug, nigga had to run it up, turn into the socket
Had to go and run the play
Niggas know that I'm the wave, like I'm a tsunami
If the nigga want it all, I gotta be my own boss like I'm John Gotti
A nigga can't play me out of my position
I just might fuck around and catch a body
See me a bag, and I done went at it
Had to go serve a lot of drug addicts
Gotta turn a Rollie into a Patek
Flex the money like a nigga ain't have it
I just pray to God that all my traps don't ever get no static, yeah
'Cause if a nigga try to take what's mine, I gotta cause havoc, yeah
[Chorus]
I spent my whole life chasin' the bag and runnin' from coppers
And a nigga been drownin' myself in these codeine problems (Yeah)
Spent a couple thousand on my feet, then ran it back up in a week (Yeah, yeah)
I got these Jordans on my feet, 'til it get bloody underneath (Yeah, yeah)
Wanna fill this safe up 'til its bussin' out my jeans, dawg
Cash rules everything around me, dawg (Ayy)
I remember I wasn't havin' no money, now I'm the richest in the yojects
I had to take the safe up out the wall and put the faces in my pocket
[Verse 2]
I been tellin' my bitches, they just gotta play they position
Blue faces in the Rollie, you know I been Crippin'
'Member days when I was down for a minute
Now a nigga blow a thousand at Lenox
Doin' everything that they said that I didn't
At the Lear and it's only beginnin'
My name in the seats, they know it ain't rented
Wear my red bottoms like they're Air Forces now
I'm the youngest, richest, flyest, nigga outta Comp-town
Made my own lane, now all these niggas wanna copycat off of my sound
I just made $250,000, I don't know how
I had to get me some racks
I had to get me some packs, yeah yeah
I just be livin' what I'm talkin'
I ain't gotta do no rappin' cappin' now
I know she with me for the dollars
That's why all these hoes be around
She remember when a nigga was broke
Now she wanna fuck me now
[Chorus]
I spent my whole life chasin' the bag and runnin' from coppers
And a nigga been drownin' myself in these codeine problems (Yeah)
Spent a couple thousand on my feet, then ran it back up in a week (Yeah, yeah)
I got these Jordans on my feet, 'til it get bloody underneath (Yeah, yeah)
Wanna fill this safe up 'til its bussin' out my jeans, dawg
Cash rules everything around me, dawg (Ayy)
I remember I wasn't havin' no money, now I'm the richest in the yojects
I had to take the safe up out the wall and put the faces in my pocket
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@jerfinhodexxx9997
Best song 🎶
@joshuanance6966
Why ain't no video for this cuz, this the Anthem 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@rasalphar5519
Young legend one love straight Uganda Africa
@Mari-ht5mn
Ameen.
@russianking8861
Yo roddy this shit lit🔥 ❤
@denzeltaborda
It’s so rare today to find a rapper that can naturally sound good without auto tune. Roddy Ricch thank you 🙏🏾
@Jo-bc5ki
Denny Tabo on god but he’s ruining his other songs with auto tune he has such a dope voice that other rappers can’t do
@AntiRiku
i agree, but the guy used autotune on this, also i don't get why it's so blasphemous to use autotune when it's a subjective thing whether you like it or not, most rappers don't use it so that they can sing but rather because they like the sound of it
@reelkfisher
He is using autotune... Our brains are just extremely immune to that sound now.
This shit hard tho