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 songβdedicated 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
paid my dues
Roddy Ricch Lyrics
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I done ran up a check, lookin' like a nigga doin' fitness
Late night, back of the club, searchin' and fishin'
I went back to the Glock 'cause everybody talkin' 'bout switches
If I said I fuck with you, I fuck with you
When they pile up that money on money on money on money
We see what these niggas do
For these niggas, I tell the truth
They say I'm a young nigga and I keep it too solid
You know I done paid my dues
You know I done paid my dues
I look at my phone and see what bitch I'm finna hit
I scroll and pick and choose
Roddy and Take', they know it ain't safe
So I suggest that you play it cool
They let us in and gave us the space to win
So how could a nigga lose?
Been havin' money, I came out the womb
To havin' that shit on in middle school
Year after year, gotta keep it comin'
Keep the wardrobe and the wheel new
When all of these hoes see how me and Take' move
It get crowded, I take two
And I'm knockin' that bitch down on the first date
I ain't never gotta take two
I got hoes on hoes on hoes on hoes
They swing on each other like Babe Ruth
I go to Fashion Week sittin' on the side with a double cup
I got a sweet tooth
All-white Rollie Sky-Dweller, and the face K.C. Blue
Plain Jane gold presidential, I got yellow rings, look like Pikachu
Look in my garage, this ain't no façade
They got different eyes when they peek at you
Had to call my accountant to make sure a nigga wasn't trippin'
I done ran up a check, lookin' like a nigga doin' fitness
Late night, back of the club, searchin' and fishin'
I went back to the Glock 'cause everybody talkin' 'bout switches
If I said I fuck with you, I fuck with you
When they pile up that money on money on money on money
We see what these niggas do
I ain't never gon' run, you know I ain't holdin' my tongue
For these niggas, I tell the truth
They say I'm a young nigga and I keep it too solid
You know I done paid my dues
You know I done paid my dues
Still gettin'
Still sippin' on the lean like I'm motherfuckin' pimpin'
Driveway loaded than a bitch
My driveway loaded than a bitch, nigga (bitch, nigga, bitch, nigga)
My driveway loaded than a bitch, nigga (bitch, nigga, bitch, nigga)
My driveway loaded than a bitch, nigga (bitch, nigga, bitch, nigga)
In the first verse of Roddy Ricch and Takeoff's song "Paid My Dues," the two rappers talk about their success and the challenges they had to overcome to get to where they are. The lyrics reveal what it takes to succeed in the music industry: hard work, resilience, and dedication. To make sure he isn't tripping, Roddy calls his accountant to verify his earnings. He says that he has earned enough to look like he is doing fitness. Although he is out late at night, he is not partying but instead hustling to make more money, like "searching and fishing." In this verse, Roddy also mentions the Glock, a popular handgun among rappers, and explains that he went back to it because everyone is talking about "switches," most likely referring to guns with different modifications.
The chorus of the song reflects the rapper's loyalty to his inner circle. He claims that if he said he fucks with someone, he means it. He also talks about the power of money, and how it exposes people's true nature. He is not afraid to speak his mind and tell the truth, even if it means losing friends. The rapper emphasizes that he is a young person, but he has already paid his dues in the industry.
In the second verse, Roddy Ricch mentions the multiple choices he has when it comes to women. He claims that he and Takeoff know how to move in the industry, and they don't take any risks. He talks about his success, how he has been making money since he was a child, and how he has been able to keep up with the latest fashions and trends. He says that he attracts several women, but he chooses selectively. In these lyrics, he also mentions his watches, including an all-white Rollie Sky-Dweller and a plain gold presidential, as well as his yellow rings that resemble Pikachu. Finally, he mentions his garage full of luxury cars, proving that he has made it in the industry.
Line by Line Meaning
Had to call my accountant to make sure a nigga wasn't tripping
I needed to double-check with my accountant that I was not making a mistake.
I done ran up a check, looking like a nigga doing fitness
I made a lot of money and it shows in my appearance like I've been working out hard.
Late night, back of the club, searching and fishing
I am at the back of the club trying to find something that I might like.
I went back to the Glock 'cause everybody talking 'bout switches
I went back to my gun because everyone is talking about switching or swapping allegiances.
If I said I fuck with you, I fuck with you
If I said that I am close with you, then I am being honest and mean it.
When they pile up that money on money on money on money
When you have a lot of money and keep accumulating more, it attracts attention.
We see what these niggas do
We can see what others do when they have a lot of money and become fake.
I ain't never gon' run, you know I ain't holding my tongue
I am not going to run away or hold back from speaking the truth.
For these niggas, I tell the truth
I always tell the truth to those around me.
They say I'm a young nigga and I keep it too solid
People describe me as young but loyal.
You know I done paid my dues
I have worked hard and paid my dues to get where I am now.
I look at my phone and see what bitch I'm finna hit
I am checking my phone to see which girl I am going to hook up with.
I scroll and pick and choose
I browse through and carefully select which girl I want to be with.
Roddy and Take', they know it ain't safe
Roddy and Take know that it is not safe to be around certain people.
So I suggest that you play it cool
I recommend that you act cautiously and not draw too much attention to yourself.
They let us in and gave us the space to win
They allowed us to enter and provided us the opportunity to thrive and succeed.
So how could a nigga lose?
With this kind of environment, how could I possibly fail?
Been having money, I came out the womb
I have been wealthy since birth.
To having that shit on in middle school
I have been wearing expensive items since I was a child.
Year after year, gotta keep it coming
Consistently, every year, I need to keep making money.
Keep the wardrobe and the wheel new
I always keep my clothes and car updated to look fresh and stylish.
When all of these hoes see how me and Take' move
When all of these girls see how Takeoff and I operate, they become attracted to us.
It get crowded, I take two
It gets busy, so I take two girls instead of just one.
And I'm knocking that bitch down on the first date
I am having sex with that girl on the first date.
I ain't never gotta take two
Usually, I do not have to take two girls because I can get what I want with just one.
I got hoes on hoes on hoes on hoes
I have many girls that I am seeing.
They swing on each other like Babe Ruth
They fight with each other like Babe Ruth swings his bat.
I go to Fashion Week sitting on the side with a double cup
I attend Fashion Week and sit on the sidelines while holding a double cup.
I got a sweet tooth
I have a craving for sweet things.
All-white Rollie Sky-Dweller, and the face K.C. Blue
I have an all-white Rolex Sky-Dweller watch with a K.C. Blue face.
Plain Jane gold presidential, I got yellow rings, look like Pikachu
I have a simple gold Rolex Presidential watch and yellow rings that look like Pikachu.
Look in my garage, this ain't no facade
If you look in my garage, you will see that it is not just a front or fake.
They got different eyes when they peek at you
When people see or examine my wealth, they look at me differently.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Kirsnick Khari Ball, Matthew Samuels, Rodrick Moore Jr., Scotty L. Coleman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Roddy Ricch
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Saint_George
Numbers going up as we listen to this masterpiece of album
Aws
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Dave smith
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Jaret Wood
RIP, this one hurts more then any other hip hop death that i can recall..............i could almost cry
Farouk Tumsah
Itβs hurts bad bro β€
Drippy's World
@Farouk Tumsah you know
Aadam Salonen
Is crazy how Takeoff is still underrated in 2021