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.
Water Whippin'
Soulja Boy Lyrics
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Water whippin, bitch I'm water whippin
Bitch flyin down the highway, flexin with some gold chains
Tearin up my fuckin ring, 15 I got fuckin water whippin
I'm water whippin (bitch!), water whippin
Bitch I'm water whippin, I'm water whippin
10 trap spots, holding rocks in that foreign drop
What? Water whippin, take off
On the block (what?)
In the kitchen (who?)
Niggas ridin with me (ridin)
Must be serious (Must be serious)
Foreign whip I'm ridin
Yea that's real foreign
Catch me stuntin, take off
Stay grindin, Soulja splash
Water whippin (Water whippin)
I got money (I got money)
I'm going swimming
Get money (cash out)
Swimming, bands bands
Turn up, bags bags bags
Pop Xan Xan Xan
Kick stand stand,
On codeine, on codeine
2 cups, true got fipes on freeze, on freeze
Sippin lean, sippin lean
Might trip, might trip
AK 47 as I water whip
Water whippin, water whippin (I'm gone)
Water whippin, water whippin
Flexin like a fish in a bottle in that new thing
50 on my fuckin ring
Tear this, I'm fuckin water whippin
Bitch water whippin
Pussy water whippin
That's me water whippin
What I'm doin?
I got a bad bitch with me as I ride straight got high
Got that hypnotized rules in the trap
Water whippin, water whippin (who?)
Got a ticket (what? Damn)
Call these convicts (where? Fuck em)
On these mid streets
I pull off flexin, take off
Bang 10, drag 10
I got 12 bad bitches and I'm switchin 30 racks
In the kitches they be kissin
My diamond glisten
My diamond glisten
Scarface mansions, I'm water whippin
Feeling good, I'm gone
On the hood, took off
Me is rich, let's get that understood, Soulja
I'm water whippin, water whippin
Keep them bricks, keep them bricks
Nigga took me swimming, you ain't shit
Pussy nigga, pussy
You will fetch this gold bracelet on my wrist
I be fuckin the red bottoms Versace kicks
Water whippin, water whippin
Water whippin, water whippin
Water whippin, water whippin
Water whippin, water whippin
I got 200 bands on me right now
When I walk inside the club, how knows?
I'm rockin wild
Water whippin, water whippin
Water whippin, water whippin
Got them brand new Jordans on my feet, I'm a big dog
Step inside the club
Bitch poppin just like real, Soulja
In "Water Whippin" by Soulja Boy, he raps about his lavish lifestyle and his love for "water whippin," which is a term for cooking and selling drugs. The song is filled with lyrics about his wealth, including his diamonds, gold chains, high-end cars, and stacks of cash. The line "Bitch I'm water whippin, water whippin" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing his obsession with the dangerous activity. He also mentions his success in the music industry, boasting about his fame and popularity. In the second verse, he mentions his trap spots and the bitches in his clip, which are likely his associates or fellow drug dealers. Soulja Boy's lyrics are explicit and paint a vivid picture of his life as a rapper and drug dealer.
Line by Line Meaning
Bitch I'm water whippin, water whippin
I'm expertly and rapidly handling and preparing drugs like they're food in a kitchen
Water whippin, bitch I'm water whippin
I'm skillfully mixing together and cooking up drugs to make large profits
Bitch flyin down the highway, flexin with some gold chains
I'm speeding down the road while showing off my wealth with jewelry
Tearin up my fuckin ring, 15 I got fuckin water whippin
I'm making a lot of money through drug dealing and can afford to damage my expensive ring
10 trap spots, holding rocks in that foreign drop
I have 10 different locations where I'm selling drugs and keeping my inventory in my foreign car
Bitches in my fuckin clip, suckin at my fuckin chain
There are many women interested in me and my wealth, some of whom I'm taking advantage of
Foreign whip I'm ridin, Yea that's real foreign
I'm driving an expensive foreign car and it's the real deal
Catch me stuntin, take off, Stay grindin, Soulja splash
I'm constantly showing off my wealth and success and always striving to make more money
Water whippin (Water whippin), I got money (I got money), I'm going swimming
I'm successfully distributing drugs and making a lot of money, and I'm using some of that money to have fun
Get money (cash out), Swimming, bands bands, Turn up, bags bags bags, Pop Xan Xan Xan, Kick stand stand, On codeine, on codeine, 2 cups, true got fipes on freeze, on freeze, Sippin lean, sippin lean, Might trip, might trip, AK 47 as I water whip
Various drug-related activities are referenced here, including taking money, taking drugs, drinking lean, and having guns at the ready
Flexin like a fish in a bottle in that new thing, 50 on my fuckin ring, Tear this, I'm fuckin water whippin
I'm showing off my wealth and status with my new car and expensive ring, and reaffirming my successful drug dealing
Call these convicts (where? Fuck em), On these mid streets, I pull off flexin, take off, Bang 10, drag 10
I'm engaging in illegal activity with known criminals and showing off my wealth and success by driving and showing off
I got 12 bad bitches and I'm switchin 30 racks, In the kitches they be kissin, My diamond glisten, Scarface mansions, I'm water whippin
I have many beautiful women around me, I'm storing and counting large amounts of cash in the kitchen, and everything looks glittery and luxurious like a scene from a movie
Feeling good, I'm gone, On the hood, took off, Me is rich, let's get that understood, Soulja
I'm in a good mood and leaving my current location, but confident in my wealth and success as a drug dealer
Keep them bricks, keep them bricks, Nigga took me swimming, you ain't shit, Pussy nigga, pussy, You will fetch this gold bracelet on my wrist, I be fuckin the red bottoms Versace kicks
I've taken control of a lot of the drug supply and can swim in money because of it, anyone who's not doing that is worthless, and I'm having sex with women and wearing expensive designer clothes
Got them brand new Jordans on my feet, I'm a big dog, Step inside the club, Bitch poppin just like real, Soulja
I'm wearing the latest and greatest sneakers and considering myself an important person. Upon arrival at the club, women are attracted to me and my wealth
Contributed by Julian H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Soulja Boy
thumbs up if you replayed this more than once, and on some speakers.
Jingy V
Ayy
Tariq Butler
When Soulja went through his Chiraq phase😂
Heading to there
Never though you make it far 😂
Joe Benson
That was the best Chief Keef era though. Finally Rich, Bang 2, Almighty So, and the ~100+ unreleased songs.
THE PACHEC
Soulja Boy é muito foda, essa música me inspira!! -Brasil.
Soulja Boy
Water Whippin' #sodmg #RichGang #KingSoulja
Lucas Gama
KING $OULJA ALWAYS KILLIN' THE GAME! BEST RAPPER AND PRODUCER
Soulja Boy
sodmg 4 life
Pretty boii Kicks
Underrated song 🔥