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 songโdedicated 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
Prayers to the Trap God
Roddy Ricch Lyrics
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You can hear the screams and sirens in the cut
How did the trap fold up?
See a copper (see a copper), gotta drop him (gotta drop him)
That's why I got the .9 in my pocket for
Gotta drop him 'fore he kickin' down the door
For some Christian Dior, we was 'bout to send a hunnid packs through your neighborhood
If it get trapped, I knew my baby would
I know they gon' bum rush us
We gotta keep on movin', I got introduced to slangin' and I keep on choosin' it
I see the helicopters movin' in
I thought if you took a loss, you just lose to win
Crawlin' on the floor, tryna get to the dope
Flush it down the toilet 'fore they get me with the four
They did a whole sweep, couldn't even go to sleep
A lot of my family members got got
My uncle looked the police in his eyes and he got shot
Tell me how that make you feel, fake or real?
I'm about to chase a bil', fuck a million
She wanna ride my dick like a stallion
She just wanna pop a X like Malcolm
I got family that's addicts, I got family that's drug dealers
I got family that's murderers, I got family that love niggas
And family important, you just gotta embrace it
Like your dawg could be poor and it just depend what you make it with
I was watchin' Family Guy when the police raided, hmm
A trap full of juggernaut suits, that shit was crazy, damn
How I'ma have my baby? If I'm stuck in the feds at nineteen with twenty-five and a day
You only eatin' three times a day
You gotta save up, put a rock on her finger, that's the only time she gon' stay
I've been tryna pray to the trap God (Trap God, God)
Hope he listen (yeah, yeah)
I've been tryna pray to the trap God (trap God)
Hope it wasn't no witnesses
In "Prayers To The Trap God," Roddy Ricch provides listeners with a vivid portrayal of the harsh realities and dangers of living in the trap (a term used to describe a neighborhood where drug dealing and other criminal activity is prevalent). The first verse sets the stage with the sound of screams and sirens as a copper (police officer) approaches. Roddy Ricch acknowledges the need to protect himself and his crew from law enforcement, providing insight into the oppression and violence that exist within these communities. He speaks about the dehumanizing nature of being in the trap, turning to violence, and feeling like there's no other choice but to continue paving his own path.
In the second half of the song, Roddy Ricch delves into the personal impact of living this lifestyle. He reflects on the painful experiences of seeing family members fall victim to addiction, drug dealing, and even murder. He recognizes the importance of family despite their flaws and urges listeners to embrace their loved ones. In the final lines, Ricch reveals his fear of imprisonment and the impact it would have on his future plans, including starting a family. By praying to the trap god, he is seeking protection and guidance in a world that often feels out of control.
Overall, "Prayers To The Trap God" is a frank and honest portrayal of a reality that is often romanticized or ignored in popular culture. It sets Roddy Ricch apart as a thoughtful lyricist who is able to convey complex emotions with clarity and depth.
Line by Line Meaning
Heart beatin', my mind racin' up
I can feel my heartbeat and my thoughts are racing
You can hear the screams and sirens in the cut
I can hear the sounds of chaos and emergency vehicles in the distance
How did the trap fold up?
What happened to cause the trap house to shut down?
See a copper (see a copper), gotta drop him (gotta drop him)
If I see a cop, I have to shoot him in order to protect myself
That's why I got the .9 in my pocket for
I carry a gun for self-defense purposes
Gotta drop him 'fore he kickin' down the door
I have to shoot the cop before he has a chance to kick down the trap house door
For some Christian Dior, we was 'bout to send a hunnid packs through your neighborhood
We were planning on distributing a hundred packs of drugs through your neighborhood in exchange for expensive designer clothing
If it get trapped, I knew my baby would
I knew my significant other would be able to sell the drugs if they got caught
I never knew I would have to face the music
I never expected to face the consequences of my actions
I know they gon' bum rush us
I know the police will raid our trap house
We gotta keep on movin', I got introduced to slangin' and I keep on choosin' it
We have to continue selling drugs because it's what we were introduced to and it's where we see opportunities for financial gain
I see the helicopters movin' in
I can see helicopters approaching
I thought if you took a loss, you just lose to win
I used to believe that losing sometimes is necessary for winning in the long run
Crawlin' on the floor, tryna get to the dope
I had to crawl on the floor to retrieve the drugs
Flush it down the toilet 'fore they get me with the four
I had to quickly dispose of the drugs before the police could find them
They did a whole sweep, couldn't even go to sleep
The police conducted a thorough search and it was hard to relax or sleep during that time
A lot of my family members got got
Many of my family members have been arrested or convicted
My uncle looked the police in his eyes and he got shot
My uncle was shot and killed by the police
Tell me how that make you feel, fake or real?
How would you feel if this happened to you? Is this real or fake?
I'm about to chase a bil', fuck a million
I'm focused on making a billion dollars, not just one million
She wanna ride my dick like a stallion
She wants to have sex with me aggressively
She just wanna pop a X like Malcolm
She wants to take ecstasy (a drug) like Malcolm X did in his younger years
I got family that's addicts, I got family that's drug dealers
I have family members who struggle with addiction and others who sell drugs
I got family that's murderers, I got family that love niggas
I have family members who have committed murder and others who are kind and compassionate
And family important, you just gotta embrace it
Family is important and you have to accept them for who they are
Like your dawg could be poor and it just depend what you make it with
Your friend might not have much money, but it's important to make the most of your situation together
I was watchin' Family Guy when the police raided, hmm
I was watching the TV show Family Guy when the police conducted their raid
A trap full of juggernaut suits, that shit was crazy, damn
There were heavily armed police officers in the trap house, which was a crazy and dangerous situation
How I'ma have my baby? If I'm stuck in the feds at nineteen with twenty-five and a day
How can I raise a child if I'm sentenced to twenty-five years in federal prison at nineteen years old?
You only eatin' three times a day
In prison, you only get to eat three times a day
You gotta save up, put a rock on her finger, that's the only time she gon' stay
If you want your girlfriend to stay with you, you have to propose and buy her a diamond ring
I've been tryna pray to the trap God (Trap God, God)
I've been praying to the god of the drug trade for protection and success
Hope he listen (yeah, yeah)
I hope my prayers are heard and answered
Hope it wasn't no witnesses
I hope there were no witnesses to my illegal activities
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Eric Sandoval, Rodrick Moore, Saint Mino
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Kinda tired of all the comments craving for likes, just glad w this album Roddy will get more of the attention and credit he deserves
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No cap for real
Isabella Lucas
SOO UNDERRATED
Roddy Ricch be straight slayin' the game, no doubt! AUTHENTIC VIEWS gave him a boost, but his raw talent remains unchanged. He's holdin' it down like a true boss! Drop a thumbs up if you're vibin' with it, fam!
Kiana
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