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.
Talking Bullshit
Soulja Boy Lyrics
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Ima let my chain hang(joccin on yo bitch ass)
And ima still make it rain(joccin on yo bitch ass)
Joccin on yo bitch ass,joccin on yo bitch ass
Soulja boy crank dat dance(joccin on yo bitch ass
You wanna shack a nigga hand(joccin on yo bitch ass)
Im the mouthafukin man(joccin on yo bitch ass)
Joccin on yo bitch ass,joccin on yo bitch ass
Soulja boy up in this thang fresh to deff im joccin on that bitch now watch me lean to the left(joccin on yo bitch ass)now watch me shootout in this bitch watch me cabbage patch dat hoe,im gone do it just like dis now im joccin on dese bitches and joccin on dese hoes wipe me down(wipe me down)now watch me gone strike a pose watch me pass it to ARaB and he gone crank dat Fabo he gone pass it back to me and ima supaman dat hoe
Soulja boy up in this thang(joccin on yo bitch ass)
Ima let my chain hang(joccin on yo bitch ass)
And ima still make it rain(joccin on yo bitch ass)
Joccin on yo bitch ass,joccin on yo bitch ass
Soulja boy crank dat dance(joccin on yo bitch ass
You wanna shack a nigga hand(joccin on yo bitch ass)
Im the mouthafukin man(joccin on yo bitch ass)
Joccin on yo bitch ass,joccin on yo bitch ass
Im jiggin on the floe watch me do it on my toe all dese niggas wanna hate why i dont even kno i dont really give a f**k cuz im joccin on dat bitch we dont want that gun play because we cockin on that bitch now ima hit em(nw ima hit em)watch me get em(watch me get em)he talkin to much noise let me drill em but im to clean in dis hoe got my name on my shirt so when i spongebob dat bitch u gone kno im gettin paid
Soulja boy up in this thang(joccin on yo bitch ass)
Ima let my chain hang(joccin on yo bitch ass)
And ima still make it rain(joccin on yo bitch ass)
Joccin on yo bitch ass,joccin on yo bitch ass
Soulja boy crank dat dance(joccin on yo bitch ass
You wanna shack a nigga hand(joccin on yo bitch ass)
Im the mouthafukin man(joccin on yo bitch ass)
Joccin on yo bitch ass,joccin on yo bitch ass
OOOH we joccin on dem hoes OOOH we joccin on dem hoes OOOH we joccin on dem hoes OOOH we joccin on dem hoes
we joccin on dem hoes (x5)
OOOH we joccin on dem hoes OOOH we joccin on dem hoes OOOH we joccin on dem hoes OOOH we joccin on dem hoes
we joccin on dem hoes (x5)
OOOH we joccin on yo bitch ass
Soulja boy up in this thang(joccin on yo bitch ass)
Ima let my chain hang(joccin on yo bitch ass)
And ima still make it rain(joccin on yo bitch ass)
Joccin on yo bitch ass,joccin on yo bitch ass
Soulja boy crank dat dance(joccin on yo bitch ass
You wanna shack a nigga hand(joccin on yo bitch ass)
Im the mouthafukin man(joccin on yo bitch ass)
Joccin on yo bitch ass,joccin on yo bitch ass
AY AY AY (till fade)
The lyrics to Soulja Boy's song "Talking Bullshit" are a celebration of his own success and status. He repeatedly mentions "joccin on yo bitch ass," which can be interpreted as him flaunting his wealth and power over others. Soulja Boy makes references to his chain, his ability to make it rain, and his skills as a dancer. He also mentions his friend ARaB, who helps him "crank dat Fabo."
Soulja Boy emphasizes his dominance throughout the song, stating that he is "the mouthafukin man" and that others are "hating" on him because of his success. He mentions SpongeBob, which could be interpreted as a reference to his merchandise with the character's image on it. At the end of the song, he leads a chant of "we joccin on dem hoes," which further reinforces his message of superiority and dominance.
Overall, the lyrics to "Talking Bullshit" are a celebration of Soulja Boy's success and an assertion of his power over others. He flaunts his wealth and abilities and emphasizes his dominance over his peers.
Line by Line Meaning
Soulja boy up in this thang(joccin on yo bitch ass)
Soulja Boy is in the building and he's making fun of you.
Ima let my chain hang(joccin on yo bitch ass)
He's going to show off his jewelry and make fun of you.
And ima still make it rain(joccin on yo bitch ass)
He's going to throw money around and make fun of you.
Joccin on yo bitch ass,joccin on yo bitch ass
He's going to continue to make fun of you.
Soulja boy crank dat dance(joccin on yo bitch ass
He's going to do his famous 'Crank Dat' dance and make fun of you.
You wanna shack a nigga hand(joccin on yo bitch ass)
He knows you want to befriend him, but he's still making fun of you.
Im the mouthafukin man(joccin on yo bitch ass)
He's proclaiming himself as the best and still making fun of you.
Im jiggin on the floe watch me do it on my toe all dese niggas wanna hate why i dont even kno
He's dancing around and doesn't understand why people hate on him.
i dont really give a f**k cuz im joccin on dat bitch
He doesn't care what people think because he's still making fun of them.
we dont want that gun play because we cockin on that bitch
He doesn't want violence, but he's still making fun of people.
OOOH we joccin on dem hoes
He's still making fun of people and having a good time doing it.
we joccin on dem hoes (x5)
He keeps repeating that he's making fun of people and having a good time doing it.
OOOH we joccin on yo bitch ass
He's still making fun of you and having a good time doing it.
AY AY AY (till fade)
Just some noise to end the song.
Contributed by Grace T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
TrueTrife
I remember waaaay back in 2005-2006 when Soulja Boy was still promoting his music on Soundclick! Shout outs to all the OG's who remember Soundclick!!
This album was dope, wish he'd go back to the 30/30 style.
ナンアサ
facts bro
Marvin Films
back when he had his number on there taking fan calls
CapoStatus
Soundclick days were the best real OGz rem💯💯💯
Koldraiyne DownSkayle
Soundclick Soulja>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Crank Dat Soulja>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Big Draco Soulja
Jenni_56
damn them 30/30 Boyz go hard Arab killed it this shyt raw for real they need to put more music like this out
Joshua Rhodes
I was bumping this shit in 07. Arab had that Memphis Lord Infamous of triple six mafia flow. I like em but Migos ain't invent shit 😂😂
FettiStuntin
Migos got they own flow tf
Shemaiyah Thomas
They should re do this song lol this use to be my shit imaging them bringing this back to life
ReidxCore
this beat is fucking sickkkk