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
Real Talk
Roddy Ricch Lyrics
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Real talk, let's get straight to it
I got diamonds in the face
(Diamonds in face, diamonds in the face, diamonds in the face)
Know these niggas don't walk how we walk
They don't talk how we talk, we got millions of straps
I grew up with the trillest niggas, tryin' not to stay with the fakes
Gang, gang, gang, gang
Gang, gang, gang, gang, hey
Gang, gang, gang, gang, gang, gang, gang
Gang, gang, gang
I got the gang, gang, gang
Hoppin' out the Bentley Mulsanne
Eliantte chain swang
I can make a bitch mood change
Got it in my pocket, loose change
I came from the bottom, I came from the mud, I came from the street
Always road runnin' some time we ain't even sleep
And I pray my niggas watchin' over me
We stand for the streets, what it's supposed to be
I lost a lot of people that was close to me
Grab the dope out the car like it's grocery
She say, "Roddy, sing to me like Jodeci"
Put my dick on her neck like a Rosary
I got control of me (these niggas don't know)
Real talk, let's get straight to it
I got diamonds in the face
(Diamonds in face, diamonds in the face, diamonds in the face)
Know these niggas don't walk how we walk
They don't talk how we talk, we got millions of straps
I grew up with the trillest niggas, tryin' not to stay with the fakes
Ayy, gang, gang, gang, gang, gang, gang, gang
Gang, gang, gang, gang
Gang, gang, gang, gang, hey
Gang, gang, gang, gang, gang, gang, gang
Gang, gang, gang
I got the gang, gang, gang (yeah)
A quarter to sit, I black out the whips, I hold up a fist
I'm big as it get, colossal as shit, enormous as a bitch
Know that these niggas don't like me
I know that these niggas don't like me
Nigga, I been in the field, been totin' my glizzy, doin' high knees
Mafia, mafia
Millionaires, only in the blue faces we trust
I told shorty mind her business
'Cause I came straight up out the Guinness
Spent a hundred thousand at the dentist
We ain't Venus, Serena, my dawg out the court
I put that nigga right in a tennis
Who you know designer down, fresh white tee?
New Hellcat, I was a fresh '19
How a nigga felt rich without two Cs?
Ain't nobody out-vibin' me
The number one, but I ain't try to be
I told that bitch it ain't no lyin' to me
You can play yourself, but ain't no tryin' with me
Real talk, let's get straight to it
I got diamonds in the face
Yeah, yeah (diamonds in face, diamonds in the face, diamonds in the face)
Know these niggas don't walk how we walk
They don't talk how we talk, we got millions of straps
I grew up with the trillest niggas, tryin' not to stay with the fakes
I got gang, gang, gang, gang, gang, gang, gang (gang, gang, gang)
Gang, gang, gang, gang
Gang, gang, gang, gang, hey
Gang, gang, gang, gang, gang, gang, gang (chyeah, yeah, yeah)
Gang, gang, gang
I got the gang, gang, gang
Roddy Ricch’s song “Real Talk” talks about his journey to success and how he remains true to himself even as he gains wealth and fame. In the opening line, he’s straightforward as he declares that he has diamonds on his face, indicating his newfound wealth. He feels that he’s on top of the world because he’s worked hard for his success. He tells his listeners that he hangs out with the realest people who are always strapped and ready to handle any situation. With the gang mentality of his "homies," he's able to intimidate anyone who dares to cross their path.
He talks about how he's come a long way from his humble beginnings in the street. He's lost people close to him and can't help but keep them in mind. He uses a reference to sing to him like Jodeci but wants to control whatever they sing. He's proud of how far he's come and asserts his power and wealth by bragging about paying a hundred thousand dollars on his teeth.
The chorus is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the message that suceeding in this industry means being a gangster. Roddy reaffirms that he has the gang mentality and reminds us that there are people who aren't as real as his gang.
Line by Line Meaning
Real talk, let's get straight to it
Let's be serious and truthful about what we're going to talk about
I got diamonds in the face
I have diamond jewelry on my face
Know these niggas don't walk how we walk
Other people don't live or act like us
They don't talk how we talk, we got millions of straps
They don't speak like us and we have lots of guns
I grew up with the trillest niggas, tryin' not to stay with the fakes
I was raised with the realest people, trying to avoid fake ones
Ayy, gang, gang, gang, gang, gang, gang, gang
A chant showing unity and loyalty to his gang
Hoppin' out the Bentley Mulsanne
Getting out of his expensive car
Eliantte chain swang
His diamond-encrusted chain is swinging
I can make a bitch mood change
He can affect a woman's mood
Got it in my pocket, loose change
He has a lot of money, even in his pocket
I came from the bottom, I came from the mud, I came from the street
He came from a place of struggle and poverty
Always road runnin' some time we ain't even sleep
He and his crew are constantly on the move, sometimes not even sleeping
And I pray my niggas watchin' over me
He hopes his deceased loved ones are watching over him
We stand for the streets, what it's supposed to be
They represent the street culture and lifestyle as it really is
I lost a lot of people that was close to me
He has lost many people who were important to him
Grab the dope out the car like it's grocery
He handles drugs as if it were just another task
She say, "Roddy, sing to me like Jodeci"
A woman requests that he sing like the R&B group Jodeci
Put my dick on her neck like a Rosary
He engages in sexual acts with her
I got control of me (these niggas don't know)
He is in control of his own life and his choices
A quarter to sit, I black out the whips, I hold up a fist
He spends 25 cents to have his cars blacked out and he raises his fist in celebration
I'm big as it get, colossal as shit, enormous as a bitch
He sees himself as a big, important figure
Know that these niggas don't like me
He's aware that some people don't like him
Nigga, I been in the field, been totin' my glizzy, doin' high knees
He has experience in carrying a gun and has trained to be quick and agile
Mafia, mafia
A reference to being part of a powerful and organized group
Millionaires, only in the blue faces we trust
He trusts only the highest value money
I told shorty mind her business
He asks a woman to stay out of his business
'Cause I came straight up out the Guinness
He grew up with a lot of hardship & he's trying to better himself
Spent a hundred thousand at the dentist
He paid a lot of money to have his teeth done
We ain't Venus, Serena, my dawg out the court
His friends aren't professional tennis players like Venus and Serena Williams
I put that nigga right in a tennis
He puts that person in the position to be a winner
Who you know designer down, fresh white tee?
He is questioning who else can wear designer clothing like him, even with just a simple white T-shirt
New Hellcat, I was a fresh '19
He just got a brand new 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat
How a nigga felt rich without two Cs?
He feels like a rich person without needing the term 'cash'
Ain't nobody out-vibin' me
No one can match his energy or vibe
The number one, but I ain't try to be
He doesn't purposely try to be the best, but he currently is
I told that bitch it ain't no lyin' to me
He doesn't tolerate lies from others
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dijon McFarlane, John Holt, Rodrick Moore
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Fredo Bang
🔥🔥
Llllllll
Yb better 🤡
Epixploits
🔥
Bizzy Beast
Bang MANNN!!!!!
official Rey
On repeat for a month 💯🔥🔥
Michael Jays
It’s always so dope how artists like roddy will just let the beat ride alone in the middle of the song then catch it back with a turned up flow 🔥🔥🔥
Rachel Coaching
🐐❤️
Jarek Kram
thats the shit they know is different. only a few can ride like that
Candy Stars
I love this song the beat and lyrics slap ❤
jova
I love what he does w his voice.. the lower register. It's different then what I'm used to hearing. His words are always smart. I love this beat he always has a good producer...then the visuals, I love the girls and the wardrobe, beautiful choreo..then the motorcade. I love this, repeat. Thanks Roddy.