Rodrick Wayne Moore Jr., was born on October 22, 1998 in Compton, Californi… Read Full Bio ↴Rodrick Wayne Moore Jr., was born on October 22, 1998 in Compton, California, where he was also raised.[4] He spent some time living in Atlanta, Georgia in his youth.[5] Roddy Ricch started rapping and singing as young as 8, and he began making beats at the earliest at age 16. In November 2018, he released the mixtape, Feed Tha Streets II, which has peaked at number 68 on the Billboard 200 Chart, led by Ricch's breakout song Die Young. In December 2019, he released his debut album, Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial, debuting and peaking at number one and spawned the hit song The Box.

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

HoodRicch
Roddy Ricch Lyrics

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(BearOnTheBeat)

I came from the bottom, lil' nigga
All I ever dreamt about was being hood rich
No flexin', I don’t model, lil' nigga
I just got a check and
I ain't gotta show shit
Ayy, this Louis duffel gettin' heavy

'Cause it’s holdin' all my fetty
Got me feelin' like ya ya ya
I know lil' shawty, she gon' let me in
In the Benz or the Chevy 'cause she
Fuckin' with a ya ya ya (BearOnTheBeat)

I just wanna pull up in that Wraith
(Skrrt, skrrt)
Flooded diamond, lookin' like a spaceship
(Oh) see, I just wanna count that
Dough and take trip (Trip)
Pussy nigga, he been walkin' with a fake deep
(yeah)
My shooter got a 30 with the beam on it
She fuckin', so I had to put the team on it
(Put the team on)
And we just tryna poke, we ain't tryna marry
Plus she know I add the K
She get a hundred carat (BearOnTheBeat)
I told my big homie we gon' see Ms
We ain't never gotta be broke no more
Ayy, yeah, and when they free Cholo
I know he a real nigga
Kiss all of my hoes on tour yeah, baby
I'm not nothin' like your last boy
(No, no, no) shrimp, lobster
Make sure you got your passport (yeah)
In the coupe, I do not have a back store
(Skrrt, skrrt) i'm gettin' rich
Ain't nothin' I gotta ask for
(BearOnTheBeat)

I came from the bottom, lil' nigga
All I ever dreamt about was being hood rich
No flexin', I don’t model, lil' nigga
I just got a check and
I ain't gotta show shit
Ayy, this Louis duffel gettin' heavy
'Cause it’s holdin' all my fetty
Got me feelin' like ya ya ya
I know lil' shawty, she gon' let me in
In the Benz or Chevy 'cause she
Fuckin' with a ya ya ya (BearOnTheBeat)

Rich sex, she always wanna have rich sex
I bend her over, I beat it
I leave her legs wet shooters with me
They always carry the big TEC
Got a problem 'cause my niggas ain't miss yet
Feed the whole gang
That's what I be screamin'
We just tryna get the green, but we not vegan
I been runnin' to that bag, so my feet hurt
Or it might be on Balenci' to the T-shirt
(BearOnTheBeat) if she never make a profit
Make her teeth hurt i'm not pimpin'
I just like to get my feed first
I been sma-sma-smashin' on past these bitches
If she bad, I might put that bitch in reverse
I'm the shit
These bitches used to be dumpin' on me
Twenty-piece on me, I feed these bitches
They fuckin' hungry
High horse, ride my dick like a fuckin' pony
Speaker Knockerz
I got this shit on my fuckin' lonely
(BearOnTheBeat)

I came from the bottom, lil' nigga
All I ever dreamt about was being hood rich
No flexin', I don’t model, lil' nigga
I just got a check and
I ain't gotta show shit
Ayy, this Louis duffel gettin' heavy
'Cause it’s holdin' all my fetty
Got me feelin' like ya ya ya
I know lil' shawty, she gon' let me in

In the Benz with a Chevy 'cause she
Fuckin' with a ya ya ya (BearOnTheBeat)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Roddy Ricch's song "HoodRicch" speak to his humble beginnings and aspirations for wealth and success. He starts by expressing that he came from a place of poverty and all he ever dreamed about was becoming "hood rich," which refers to gaining wealth through street smarts and hustling. He emphasizes that he doesn't need to show off or flaunt his wealth because he just received a big paycheck. The mention of a Louis Vuitton duffel bag symbolizes his increasing wealth and the burden that comes with it.

Line by Line Meaning

I came from the bottom, lil' nigga
I started from a disadvantaged position, young man

All I ever dreamt about was being hood rich
My only aspiration was to become financially successful in the streets

No flexin', I don’t model, lil' nigga
I don't brag or show off, young man

I just got a check and I ain't gotta show shit
I recently received a payment, and I don't need to prove my worth

Ayy, this Louis duffel gettin' heavy
Hey, this Louis Vuitton bag is getting full of money

'Cause it’s holdin' all my fetty
Because it's containing all my cash

Got me feelin' like ya ya ya
It makes me feel triumphant and exuberant

I know lil' shawty, she gon' let me in
I'm familiar with a girl who will allow me into her life

In the Benz or the Chevy 'cause she
In either a Mercedes-Benz or a Chevrolet because she

Fuckin' with a ya ya ya
Is engaged in a sexual relationship with someone like me

I just wanna pull up in that Wraith
I simply desire to arrive in a Rolls-Royce Wraith

Flooded diamond, lookin' like a spaceship
Overly ornamented diamond jewelry, resembling a futuristic spacecraft

See, I just wanna count that dough and take trip
You see, I only want to count money and go on vacations

Pussy nigga, he been walkin' with a fake deep
A weak-minded man, pretending to be profound

My shooter got a 30 with the beam on it
My hired gunman possesses a .30 caliber firearm equipped with a laser sight

She fuckin', so I had to put the team on it
She's engaging in sexual activities, so I involved my associates in the situation

And we just tryna poke, we ain't tryna marry
We're only interested in casual sexual encounters, not committed relationships

Plus she know I add the K, she get a hundred carat
Additionally, she's aware that I use drugs (possibly Ketamine) and as a reward, I gift her a large carat diamond

I told my big homie we gon' see Ms
I informed my older, trusted friend that we'll experience financial success

We ain't never gotta be broke no more
We'll never have to face financial hardship again

Ayy, yeah, and when they free Cholo
Hey, yeah, and when they release Cholo from prison

I know he a real nigga
I know he's an authentic and trustworthy person

Kiss all of my hoes on tour yeah, baby
I passionately embrace all of my female companions while on tour, darling

I'm not nothin' like your last boy
I am completely different from your previous lover

Shrimp, lobster, make sure you got your passport
Enjoy luxurious seafood like shrimp and lobster, and ensure you have your travel documents

In the coupe, I do not have a back store
In the sports car, there is no backseat

I'm gettin' rich, ain't nothin' I gotta ask for
I'm becoming wealthy, and I don't need to request anything

Rich sex, she always wanna have rich sex
Wealthy individuals having sexual intercourse is her constant desire

I bend her over, I beat it, I leave her legs wet
I engage in intimate activities from behind, thoroughly satisfying her and leaving her sexually aroused

Shooters with me, they always carry the big TEC
I have armed associates who consistently carry a large, powerful firearm

Got a problem 'cause my niggas ain't miss yet
If there's an issue, it's because my crew has always hit their targets without failure

Feed the whole gang, that's what I be screamin'
I proudly provide resources for the entire group, that's what I proclaim

We just tryna get the green, but we not vegan
We're solely focused on acquiring money, but we don't abide by a vegan lifestyle

I been runnin' to that bag, so my feet hurt
I've been vigorously pursuing money, resulting in physical discomfort in my feet

Or it might be on Balenci' to the T-shirt
Alternatively, it could be due to wearing expensive Balenciaga clothing, including the T-shirt

If she never make a profit, make her teeth hurt
If she doesn't generate substantial earnings, I'll cause her dental pain

I'm not pimpin', I just like to get my feed first
I'm not a pimp, I simply prioritize satisfying my own needs

I been sma-sma-smashin' on past these bitches
I've been triumphing over and surpassing these women from my past

If she bad, I might put that bitch in reverse
If she's attractive, I might engage in sexual activities with her in a reversed position

I'm the shit, these bitches used to be dumpin' on me
I'm highly impressive, these women used to reject and disrespect me

Twenty-piece on me, I feed these bitches, they fuckin' hungry
I have a significant amount of money with me, I take care of these women because they're in need

High horse, ride my dick like a fuckin' pony
Arrogant and conceited, they satisfy me sexually like a submissive partner riding on a pony

Speaker Knockerz, I got this shit on my fuckin' lonely
Referencing Speaker Knockerz, I am feeling isolated and alone in this lifestyle