Rari began making music in his teenage years, releasing his first song on Myspace in 2007 shortly after buying his first microphone. That year, he would also go on to create his YouTube-channel, which was at the time known as sk8tbrdt, where he upload skating clips, music videos, and sometimes even just regular videos of him hanging out with his friends and listening to music.
In 2011, Rari joined his first collective, The Terrorist Posse, which at the time consisted of him and some friends. In late 2012, after having released some work together and a few members leaving, the short-lived group would eventually turn into the well-known Goth Money Records that Rari's known for founding today.
He has his own extensive solo discography separate from Goth Money, however. Rari is also a frequent collaborator, creating tracks with artists & producers such as Lil Yachty, SpaceGhostPurrp, Bladee, CHXPO, Working on Dying, Big Baby, Metro Boomin, and many more.
Rari is one of the most unique artists born from the internet rap culture, drawing heavy influence from artists such as Lil B, MGMT, Pink Floyd & Santigold. His mannerisms and style made him a pioneer in the cloud rap sub-genre, and has also been at the forefront of the tread sub-genre. His signature delivery is often very slurred or nearly unintelligible, sometimes reaching a sing-song tone.
Rari continuously pushes out new music, and always exemplifies his self-coined “still struglin', still shinnin'” lifestyle.
holdin choppas in hd
SICKBOYRARI Lyrics
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Ayy pah pah pah
Brrr lick a opp down
Get the guap now let my top down
Lick a thot down lick a opp down
Get the guap now fah fah fah
Lick a thot down lick a opp down
Lick a thot down lick a opp down
Get the guap now let my top down
Lick a thot down lick a opp down
Get the guap now let my top down
Lick a thot down lick a opp down
Get the guap now let my top down
Then I ride round, ride around, aye aye
Then I ride around then I swerve round
Counting guap now, aye bitch, we on now
Boy, you don't know, nah rari coupe
Let my top down 'Cause it's hard now
Count the guap now where the hoes at?
Where my golds at? Why they shyne through?
Like where the sun at? Louis blocked up
Uncle locked up 7 tear drops
Fall on the block, huh she wanna see me
See me in HD she wanna hold me
But that's the old me pink iPhone
Had to switch phones had to switch clothes
Then I switch hoes where the roof go?
Where my mind go? Boy, I don't know
She said she wanna know
But I can't tell you nothing, no way
But I'm always searching for
These better days watch the money fly away
'Cause I can't tell you nothing, no way
And now these niggas hatin on me
Oh why, oh why 'Cause I be running away
She said Rari, you always away
But boy, I'm going down the long way
Countin' money the fast way
Then my way, and all ight
She said she wanna ride with me
She said she wanna thug for me
Eternally, whatever that mean
She said she wanna ride
Lick a thot down lick an opp down
Get the guap now let my top down
Lick a thot down lick an opp down
Get the guap now let my top down
Lick a thot down lick an opp down
Get the guap now let my top down
Lick a thot down lick an opp down
Get the guap now let my top down
The lyrics to SICKBOYRARI's song "holdin choppas in hd" depict a scene in which the singer is engaging in reckless and violent behavior. The repeated phrase "lick a thot down, lick a opp down" suggests that the singer is targeting and mistreating individuals, possibly women ("thots") and enemies ("opps"). This behavior is motivated by the pursuit of money ("get the guap") and a desire for a luxurious lifestyle ("let my top down").
The lyrics also touch upon the singer's disconnected and nomadic lifestyle. The lines "Then I ride round, ride around / Counting guap now / Boy, you don't know, nah rari coupe / Let my top down" convey a sense of constant movement and the singer's preoccupation with accumulating wealth. The mention of an incarcerated uncle and tear drops falling on the block suggests a tough environment and the struggles the singer has faced.
The second half of the song shifts focus to a female companion who expresses an affinity for the singer's lifestyle. The lines "She said Rari, you always away / But boy, I'm going down the long way / Countin' money the fast way / Then my way, and all ight" illustrate the partner's willingness to embrace a criminal and fast-paced lifestyle. Despite the singer's hesitancy to fully open up ("But I can't tell you nothing, no way"), it seems that the female companion is willing to ride with him and support his endeavors.
Overall, this song describes a reckless and violent lifestyle driven by a desire for money and luxury, as well as the complicated dynamics within a tumultuous relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Lick a thot down lick a thot down
Exert dominance over promiscuous women
Ayy pah pah pah
Expressing excitement or enthusiasm
Brrr lick a opp down
Defeat or intimidate rivals
Get the guap now let my top down
Obtain money and celebrate by lowering the convertible roof of my car
Then I ride round, ride around, aye aye
Driving aimlessly without a clear purpose
Then I ride around then I swerve round
Driving recklessly and changing directions abruptly
Counting guap now, aye bitch, we on now
Calculating the amount of money earned, affirming success
Boy, you don't know, nah rari coupe
Addressing an ignorant person, highlighting the luxuriousness of the car
Let my top down 'Cause it's hard now
Lowering the car's roof as a symbol of achieving success
Count the guap now where the hoes at?
Counting the money obtained and wondering where the women are
Where my golds at? Why they shyne through?
Asking about the location of gold accessories and appreciating their shine
Like where the sun at? Louis blocked up
Comparing the radiant shine of gold to the sun and mentioning the prominence of Louis Vuitton brand
Uncle locked up 7 tear drops
Referencing a family member who is incarcerated, symbolized by teardrop tattoos
Fall on the block, huh she wanna see me
Being present and sought after in one's neighborhood
See me in HD she wanna hold me
Being desired by someone who wants to be physically close
But that's the old me pink iPhone
Acknowledging personal growth and referring to a previous version of oneself represented by a pink iPhone
Had to switch phones had to switch clothes
Changing one's phone and outfit, possibly to maintain privacy or stay ahead of others
Then I switch hoes where the roof go?
Moving on from one romantic partner to another and wondering where the car's convertible roof is
Where my mind go? Boy, I don't know
Expressing confusion about one's thoughts or state of mind
She said she wanna know
Someone expressing interest in understanding or learning more
But I can't tell you nothing, no way
Unable or unwilling to share any information or secrets
But I'm always searching for
Continuously seeking or looking for something
These better days watch the money fly away
Anticipating a prosperous future but also acknowledging that money may be spent or lost
'Cause I can't tell you nothing, no way
Reiterating the inability to disclose information or provide answers
And now these niggas hatin on me
Current experience of facing jealousy or negativity from others
Oh why, oh why 'Cause I be running away
Questioning the reasons for others' negative behavior while asserting one's tendency to escape or avoid confrontation
She said Rari, you always away
Being told that one is frequently absent or distant, possibly due to being busy or traveling
But boy, I'm going down the long way
Choosing a more challenging or unconventional path
Countin' money the fast way
Engaging in quick or efficient money counting methods
Then my way, and all ight
Asserting independence and doing things according to one's own preferences
She said she wanna ride with me
Someone expressing a desire to accompany and support the singer
She said she wanna thug for me
Someone expressing a desire to be a loyal and tough companion
Eternally, whatever that mean
Considering the concept of eternal commitment or loyalty, pondering its true definition
She said she wanna ride
Reiterating the desire to be with the artist and share experiences
Lick a thot down lick an opp down
Maintaining dominance over promiscuous women and rivals through forceful actions
Get the guap now let my top down
Celebrating financial success and displaying it through lowering the car's roof
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