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
Down for Real
Roddy Ricch Lyrics
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Stayed loyalty to these niggas, looked around and they ain't here
Cut yourself out the circle, nigga tell me how it feel
I got it out the mud nigga, nigga that's just how I feel
You wasn't with a nigga when I was down for real
Had to cut my main bitch off, she wasn't down for real
Tried to infiltrate the circle, he out of bounds for real
A lot of these niggas ain't down for real
Would you put down on my books if I was trapped behind that wall?
Just get trapped up in the jam, see how many niggas call
That's why I don't fuck with niggas, only bad bitches
Where was you at, nigga? When I was doin' bad, nigga
Now these niggas flood around, cause I got diamonds on my neck
Only fuck with loyal niggas, told my dawg to cut the check
I cut that bitch if she ain't comin' correct
Cause I got too many bitches to even stress
Tell my dawg to get that TEC, like Ron Artest
These niggas trap and then they ball for like half of the game
Made a profit with his dawg then spent half on a chain
I wonder why these groupies ain't call when I ain't have no name
I wasn't up, but now I'm knowin' how it feel
Stayed loyalty to these niggas, looked around and they ain't here
Cut yourself out the circle, nigga tell me how it feel
I got it out the mud nigga, nigga that's just how I feel
You wasn't with a nigga when I was down for real
Had to cut my main bitch off, she wasn't down for real
Tried to infiltrate the circle, he out of bounds for real
A lot of these niggas ain't down for real
My nigga just caught a 15 off the robbery, I ain't tryna do that
My old bitch done got my new number, keep callin' me, text her back like, "Who that?"
And my trap at the house, I gotta run up the cheese, I don't fuck with the rats
Gave handouts to these niggas, and I got struck in the back, ayy
And my nigga, we ain't cut from the same cloth, I'm in the street for real
Nigga I was trapped inside my problems, sippin' that lean for real
Young nigga touched bout thirty thousand, I ain't even seen a deal
Tryna get a three-piece out the trap for my team for real
A lot of these niggas say they down for real
But when he got up under pressure, he just fold
The pressure made me a diamond, I stood ten toes
I ain't have to sell my soul to sip this gold
I wasn't up, but now I'm knowin' how it feel
Stayed loyalty to these niggas, looked around and they ain't here
Cut yourself out the circle, nigga tell me how it feel
I got it out the mud nigga, nigga that's just how I feel
You wasn't with a nigga when I was down for real
Had to cut my main bitch off, she wasn't down for real
Tried to infiltrate the circle, he out of bounds for real
A lot of these niggas ain't down for real
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
These niggas ain't down for real
And that's just how I feel
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah
In Roddy Ricch's song Down for Real, he reflects on his journey from being down and out to becoming successful in the music industry. In the first verse, he expresses disappointment with people who were not loyal to him when he was struggling. He notes that he had to cut his main girlfriend out of his life because she wasn't supportive. He also speaks about how he had to cut people out of his circle who were trying to infiltrate it. He concludes the verse by emphasizing that many people are not "down for real," which means they are not truly loyal and supportive.
In the second verse, Roddy Ricch reflects on the fact that he has been able to achieve success on his own, without relying on anyone else. He raps about how he doesn't trust many people because they were not there for him when he was struggling. He mentions that he only surrounds himself with loyal people and doesn't get caught up in groupies or people who are only interested in his success. He also alludes to the fact that he has made a lot of money through his music career and is focused on supporting his team.
Overall, Roddy Ricch's lyrics in Down for Real highlight the importance of loyalty and staying true to oneself, even when it is not easy. He speaks about the challenges he has faced and how he has been able to overcome them with hard work and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
I wasn't up, but now I'm knowin' how it feel
I understand the feeling of being successful after experiencing hardships.
Stayed loyalty to these niggas, looked around and they ain't here
I remained loyal to my friends, but when I looked around, they were no longer there for me.
Cut yourself out the circle, nigga tell me how it feel
By removing yourself from bad influences, tell me how it feels to be free from negativity.
I got it out the mud nigga, nigga that's just how I feel
I worked hard and overcame adversity to achieve my success.
You wasn't with a nigga when I was down for real
When I was struggling, you were not there to support me in any way.
Had to cut my main bitch off, she wasn't down for real
I had to break up with my significant other because she was not truly committed to me.
Tried to infiltrate the circle, he out of bounds for real
Someone tried to join our group, but they were not trustworthy and crossed the line.
A lot of these niggas ain't down for real
Many people pretend to be loyal, but they are not truly committed to their friends.
Would you put down on my books if I was trapped behind that wall?
If I was in jail, would you financially support me and put money on my account?
Just get trapped up in the jam, see how many niggas call
If you are in trouble and need help, see how many people will actually reach out to you.
That's why I don't fuck with niggas, only bad bitches
I do not trust men anymore, only women who are loyal and supportive.
Where was you at, nigga? When I was doin' bad, nigga
When I was going through hard times, where were you to support me?
Now these niggas flood around, cause I got diamonds on my neck
Now that I am successful, fake friends come around to benefit from my wealth and status.
Only fuck with loyal niggas, told my dawg to cut the check
I only associate with trustworthy friends and have no problem helping them financially.
I cut that bitch if she ain't comin' correct
I will break up with my significant other if they are not treating me right.
Cause I got too many bitches to even stress
I have so many women in my life that I do not stress over losing any one of them.
Tell my dawg to get that TEC, like Ron Artest
I am telling my friend to get a gun to protect himself, like professional basketball player Ron Artest did.
These niggas trap and then they ball for like half of the game
Some people only work hard for a short period of time and then lose interest or motivation.
Made a profit with his dawg then spent half on a chain
He made money with his friend, but then spent half of it on a necklace.
I wonder why these groupies ain't call when I ain't have no name
I am curious why girls did not show interest in me before I was famous.
My nigga just caught a 15 off the robbery, I ain't tryna do that
My friend got a 15-year prison sentence for a robbery, and I am not interested in following in his footsteps.
My old bitch done got my new number, keep callin' me, text her back like, "Who that?"
My ex-girlfriend has my new phone number and keeps contacting me, but I act like I do not know who she is.
And my trap at the house, I gotta run up the cheese, I don't fuck with the rats
I have drugs at home to sell, and I must make money, but I do not associate with snitches.
Gave handouts to these niggas, and I got struck in the back, ayy
I provided financial assistance to these people, and they betrayed me.
And my nigga, we ain't cut from the same cloth, I'm in the street for real
My friend and I are not similar, as I am truly involved in street life.
Nigga I was trapped inside my problems, sippin' that lean for real
I was struggling with personal issues, and I used codeine cough syrup to cope.
Young nigga touched bout thirty thousand, I ain't even seen a deal
I made around $30,000 illegally, but I have never had a legitimate business deal.
Tryna get a three-piece out the trap for my team for real
I am attempting to obtain three kilograms of drugs to sell for my crew.
A lot of these niggas say they down for real
Many people claim to be loyal, but they are not truthful about their intentions.
But when he got up under pressure, he just fold
When faced with adversity, he could not handle the stress and gave up.
The pressure made me a diamond, I stood ten toes
The challenges I faced in life made me a stronger individual who stood firm in my beliefs.
I ain't have to sell my soul to sip this gold
I did not have to make any morally corrupt decisions to achieve my success.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
An expression of agreement or excitement.
These niggas ain't down for real
These people are not truly loyal or supportive.
And that's just how I feel
That is my honest opinion and viewpoint.
Yeah, yeah, yeah
An expression of agreement or excitement.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alex Christian Jean Petit, Rodrick Moore
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Roddy Ricch
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Javier Solis
Heard the album and it was great ima listen to again the future to refuel, thanks for your voice Roddy. Much love love yourself your down foreal.
Vance Reed-Weber
@Javier Solis I ff
ElGHAZI 00
Down for real >>>>>>> llf
A A
Roddy needs to drop another album keep the pressure best artist of the new decade 🔥
Jasper
live life mid
AntonisAnt
3 years have passed since i first heard this guy and all i got to say is that im REALLY proud
DOOM
Oh u a real one
DOOM
@AntonisAnt ikk I was so disappointed, he for sure deserved it
AKAVINY$
Amo essa música sério mesmo 💚