Early life
Born DeAndre Ramone Way in Chicago, Illinois on July 28, 1990, Way moved from Chicago to Atlanta, Georgia at age seven, where he became interested in rap music. At age 14, he moved to Batesville, Mississippi with his father, who provided a recording studio for Way to explore his musical ambitions.
Career
In November 2005, Way posted his songs on the video-based social community YouTube. Following positive reviews on the site, Soulja Boy then established his own web pages on YouTube and MySpace. In March 2007, he recorded “Crank That” and released his first independent album Unsigned and Still Major, followed by a low-budget video filmed demonstrating the “Soulja Boy” dance. By the end of May 2007, “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” received its first airplay and Soulja Boy met with Mr. Collipark to sign a deal with Interscope Records.
On August 12, 2007, the song appeared on the Emmy-award winning HBO series Entourage, and by September 1, it topped the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot RingMasters charts. Way’s major label debut album Souljaboytellem.com, which was reportedly recorded using just the demo version of FL Studio, was released in the United States on October 2, peaking at #4 on both the Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts.
On December 9, 2007, Way was sued by William Lyons (aka Souljah Boy of the Mo Thugs) who claims he first created the stage name “Souljah Boy”.
For the 50th Grammy Awards, Soulja Boy was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Song with “Crank That (Soulja Boy)”. He lost to Kanye West’s and T-Pain’s “Good Life”.
The teen rapper recently inked a deal with Dallas-based company, Yums Shoes, for a line of his own sneakers called the “Block Star” and an apparel line. “The Soulja boy exclusive shoe will be released in the fall along with my album,” he said. “The Soulja Boy cartoon will also be released in the fall, so there’s three things to look out for.” The line will be unveiled at the fall Magic fashion trade show in Las Vegas later this year, and the rapper will appear in both television and print ads for it.
Soulja Boy says he will not use better lyrics and get more respect from the rap game, although he could, because it will ruin his reputation and image.
Initial reception
The album Souljaboytellem.com was met with mostly negative reviews, despite a positive one from Allmusic. Several reviewers credited Soulja Boy with spearheading a new trend in hip-hop, while speculating he will likely be a one hit wonder.
Critics and hip-hop figures such as Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, and Jermaine Dupri cite Soulja Boy as artistically typical of contemporary rap trends such as writing for the lucrative ringtone market, and the ascendence of “Southern hip hop”, emphasizing catchy, mindless music that discards rap’s traditional emphasis on message. And even one article about his songs and heavily criticizing his musical style has dubbed Soulja Boy the “Nickelback of hip hop”. Soulja Boy identifies his goal as making upbeat, party-themed music that avoids the negative, violent image that he sees in most hip-hop. Despite this, his music has been banned from some school dances for sexual, pro-violence content or innuendo and, ironically, many of his recent recordings feature violent content and sexual innuendo. In the original YouTube video for “Shootout”, Way demonstrates his dance while holding a handgun in each hand and pretending to shoot into the audience.
Feud with Ice-T
In June 2008, on DJ Cisco’s Urban Legend mixtape, Ice-T criticized Soulja Boy for “killing hip-hop” and his song “Crank That” for being “garbage” compared to the works of other hip-hop artists as Rakim, Das EFX, Big Daddy Kane and Ice Cube. Soulja Boy responded in a YouTube video by mocking Ice-T’s age (Ice-T was born in 1958) and claiming that he needed to support his family through his brand of music. Ice-T proceeded to offer a video response to Soulja Boy’s reaction in which he neglected to offer an apology while reiterating his belief that Soula Boy’s music was “garbage”. Rapper Kanye West defended Soulja Boy by arguing that Soulja Boy created a new, original work for hip-hop, thus keeping the authentic meaning of the music. Soulja Boy followed suit by buying Ice-T a flaming set of gigantic popcorn machines.
References in popular culture
Soulja Boy recently became an item in the first round NBA playoff series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Washington Wizards. In a bout of trash talking before the start of the series, Wizards guard Deshawn Stevenson called Cleveland superstar LeBron James “overrated,” prompting James to say that he wouldn’t return the insult, as that would be “almost like Jay-Z [responding to a negative comment] made by Soulja Boy.” Soulja Boy made an appearance at Game 3 of the series (played in Washington) in support of the Wizards; his music was played over the PA system. Despite his team losing the game by more than 30 points and LeBron posting poor numbers (compared to his exceptionally high averages), LeBron claims that the trick had no effect on him, and that his young son is a big fan of Soulja Boy.
Rick & Morty
Soulja Boy Lyrics
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Big CEO, Soulja
Rick and Morty (Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick)
(Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick) (P-P-Playmajor)
Yeah, ayy (yeah)
Rick and Morty, Rick and Morty (yeah)
Rick and Morty, Rick and Morty
Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick
Rick and Morty (yeah), Rick and Morty (yeah)
Rick and Morty Rick and Morty (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick
Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick
Rick and Morty, Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty, Rick and Morty
Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick
Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick, yeah
Yeah, Rick and Morty (yeah)
Walked in the club, it's just me and my shorty (ayy)
Grippin' on my tool, yeah, I'm grippin' on my .40
Shootin' with that three, yeah, you know I'm very sporty (swish)
Ballin' like a sport, dunkin' on the court
Got this bad ass bitch, yeah, she's goin' to New York (yeah)
Droppin' off the top on a brand new Porsche (Porsche)
Brand new Porsche, yeah, the roof got divorced (yeah)
Rick and Morty, Rick and Morty (yeah, yeah)
Rick and Morty, Rick and Morty
Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick
Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick
Rick and Morty, Rick and Morty (yeah, yeah)
Rick and Morty, Rick and Morty
Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick
Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick (yeah)
Rick and Morty, Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty, Rick and Morty (ayy, ayy)
Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick
Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick, yeah (Rich)
Rick, Rick Ross (what?)
CEO, I sign the checks, I'm the boss (baow)
Keep that bitch out the coupe, she ain't wanna top me off (skrrt)
Lil' ho won't stop crying, I ain't taking her to the vault (bitch)
Rick Owens, might be rolling (rolling)
I just walked out with a .40 and it might be stolen (stolen)
And I ain't flexing for the 'Gram, bitch, I'm rich for real (flex)
Coulda signed to Soulja Boy, but I've been had a deal (Draco)
Rick and Morty, Rick and Morty (yeah)
Rick and Morty (yeah), Rick and Morty
Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick
Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick
Rick and Morty, Rick and Morty (yeah)
Rick and Morty, Rick and Morty (Draco)
Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick
Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick
Rick and Morty, Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty (yeah), Rick and Morty (yeah, yeah)
Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick (yeah)
Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick, yeah
In Soulja Boy's song "Rick & Morty," the rapper expresses his love for the animated television show while also boasting about his riches and fame. The repeated phrase "Rick and Morty, Rick and Morty" serves as a catchy hook and pays homage to the show's protagonists, Rick and Morty. He also makes references to basketball, driving in a Porsche, and dropping off a girl in New York, showcasing his extravagant lifestyle. Additionally, Soulja Boy collaborates with Rick Ross, another famous rapper, in the second verse. The lyrics mention Soulja Boy's record label, Draco, and how he could have signed Rick Ross but already had a deal instead, further emphasizing his success and wealth.
Overall, "Rick & Morty" is a lighthearted and fun song that features Soulja Boy's signature style of braggadocious and catchy lyrics. While the lyrics may not have a deeper meaning or message, they serve as an anthem for fans of the show and for those who enjoy Soulja Boy's music.
Line by Line Meaning
Draco (Elitrill)
This line is simply the name of the artist Drake and his producer Elitrill.
Big CEO, Soulja
The artist is a CEO and his stage name is Soulja Boy.
Rick and Morty (Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick)
The song is named Rick and Morty, and the artist continues to repeat the name Rick four times.
(Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick) (P-P-Playmajor)
The artist repeats the name Rick again four times, while introducing the producer Playmajor.
Yeah, ayy (yeah)
The artist makes a casual exclamation of agreement in response to the beat.
Rick and Morty, Rick and Morty (yeah)
The artist repeats the name of the song twice, followed by an exclamation of agreement.
Rick and Morty, Rick and Morty
The artist repeats the name of the song twice.
Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick
The artist repeats the name Rick four times.
Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick
The artist repeats the name Rick five times.
Rick and Morty (yeah), Rick and Morty (yeah)
The artist repeats the name of the song twice, followed by an exclamation.
Rick and Morty Rick and Morty (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
The artist repeats the name of the song four times, followed by four exclamations.
Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick
The artist repeats the name Rick four times.
Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick
The artist repeats the name Rick five times.
Rick and Morty, Rick and Morty
The artist repeats the name of the song twice.
Rick and Morty, Rick and Morty
The artist repeats the name of the song twice.
Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick
The artist repeats the name Rick four times.
Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick, yeah
The artist repeats the name Rick five times, followed by an exclamation.
Yeah, Rick and Morty (yeah)
The artist exclaims agreement and repetition of the name of the song.
Walked in the club, it's just me and my shorty (ayy)
The artist arrived at a club with a significant other.
Grippin' on my tool, yeah, I'm grippin' on my .40
The artist is holding onto his firearm, specifically a .40 caliber pistol.
Shootin' with that three, yeah, you know I'm very sporty (swish)
The artist is stating how good he is at shooting a basketball since a successful shot is often accompanied by the sound of a 'swish'.
Ballin' like a sport, dunkin' on the court
The artist is comparing his lifestyle to that of a basketball player, particularly the action of dunking a basketball.
Got this bad ass bitch, yeah, she's goin' to New York (yeah)
The artist is expressing that he has a beautiful girlfriend, who is going to New York for a trip or to live there.
Droppin' off the top on a brand new Porsche (Porsche)
The artist is bragging about driving a brand-new Porsche and doing a reckless driving move known as a 'top drop,' which is where the roof of the car is lowered while driving.
Brand new Porsche, yeah, the roof got divorced (yeah)
The artist is explaining that he has a new Porsche with a detachable roof, so it can be 'divorced,' or separated, from the car body.
Rick and Morty, Rick and Morty (yeah, yeah)
The artist repeats the name of the song twice, followed by an agreement exclamation.
Rick and Morty, Rick and Morty
The artist repeats the name of the song twice.
Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick
The artist repeats the name Rick four times.
Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick (yeah)
The artist repeats the name Rick five times, followed by an agreement exclamation.
Rick and Morty, Rick and Morty (yeah)
The artist repeats the name of the song twice, followed by an agreement exclamation.
Rick and Morty, Rick and Morty (Draco)
The artist repeats the name of the song twice, followed by the name of his producer, Draco.
Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick
The artist repeats the name Rick four times.
Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick
The artist repeats the name Rick five times.
Rick and Morty, Rick and Morty
The artist repeats the name of the song twice.
Rick and Morty, Rick and Morty (yeah, yeah)
The artist repeats the name of the song twice, followed by two agreement exclamations.
Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick (yeah)
The artist repeats the name Rick four times, followed by an agreement exclamation.
Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick, yeah (Rich)
The artist repeats the name Rick five times, followed by a possible play on words, with the word 'Rich' sounding similar to 'Rick.'
Rick, Rick Ross (what?)
The artist shifts to talking about the rapper Rick Ross, while also prompting a listener response with the word 'what?'
CEO, I sign the checks, I'm the boss (baow)
The artist is celebrating his position as a CEO and his authority over signing paychecks, followed by a sound effect for emphasis.
Keep that bitch out the coupe, she ain't wanna top me off (skrrt)
The artist is talking about how he kicked someone out of his car for not wanting to perform a sexual act, followed by a sound effect to show him driving away.
Lil' ho won't stop crying, I ain't taking her to the vault (bitch)
The artist is talking about a woman who won't stop complaining or crying, and he won't bring her along for his business dealings or 'vault' activities, followed by a derogatory term for a woman.
Rick Owens, might be rolling (rolling)
The artist is possibly referring to the fashion designer Rick Owens, and may also be using the slang term 'rolling' to describe his current high energy state.
I just walked out with a .40 and it might be stolen (stolen)
The artist is admitting to having a .40 caliber gun, and possibly that it was stolen, or the line could be metaphorical, meaning he has something valuable that wasn't legally obtained.
And I ain't flexing for the 'Gram, bitch, I'm rich for real (flex)
The artist is stating that he isn't flaunting his wealth on social media, but is actually very rich, followed by the word 'flex,' which could refer to showing off or flexing one's muscles.
Coulda signed to Soulja Boy, but I've been had a deal (Draco)
The artist is saying that he could have signed a record deal with Soulja Boy, but he already had a deal with someone else, followed by again mentioning his producer, Draco.
Rick and Morty, Rick and Morty (yeah)
The artist repeats the name of the song twice, followed by an agreement exclamation.
Rick and Morty (yeah), Rick and Morty
The artist repeats the name of the song twice, followed by an agreement exclamation.
Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick
The artist repeats the name Rick four times.
Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick
The artist repeats the name Rick five times.
Rick and Morty, Rick and Morty (yeah)
The artist repeats the name of the song twice, followed by an agreement exclamation.
Rick and Morty, Rick and Morty (Draco)
The artist repeats the name of the song twice, followed by the name of his producer, Draco.
Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick
The artist repeats the name Rick four times.
Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick
The artist repeats the name Rick five times.
Rick and Morty, Rick and Morty
The artist repeats the name of the song twice.
Rick and Morty (yeah), Rick and Morty (yeah, yeah)
The artist repeats the name of the song twice, followed by agreements of 'yeah' and 'yeah, yeah.'
Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick (yeah)
The artist repeats the name Rick four times, followed by an agreement exclamation.
Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick, yeah
The artist repeats the name Rick five times, followed by an agreement exclamation.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DeAndre Cortez Way
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SouljaBoy
Rick & Morty 🕺🏾
@JOSHTHEAUTHOR
LES GO BIG DRACO
@777enoch
The man himself!
@waynejr3308
I want to know what's your dance to this you stay with the crazy dances that trend 🕺🏼
@christophermorgan7681
RICK RICK RICK RICK
@grammydaboss9834
Hard af bro. You should get Grammy Da Boss on here.
@mida8261
I cried at at "Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick."
It touched me in ways no other song has.
@nolifeaaron1008
And then "Rick and Morty" I felt that sht 😪
@lilslothie
Shits hard
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