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 βCrank Thatβ and released his first independent album Unsigned and Still Major, followed by a low-budget video filmed demonstrating the βSoulja Boyβ dance. By the end of May 2007, βCrank That (Soulja Boy)β 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. Wayβs 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 βSouljah Boyβ.
For the 50th Grammy Awards, Soulja Boy was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Song with βCrank That (Soulja Boy)β. He lost to Kanye Westβs and T-Painβs βGood Lifeβ.
The teen rapper recently inked a deal with Dallas-based company, Yums Shoes, for a line of his own sneakers called the βBlock Starβ and an apparel line. βThe Soulja boy exclusive shoe will be released in the fall along with my album,β he said. βThe Soulja Boy cartoon will also be released in the fall, so thereβs three things to look out for.β 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 βSouthern hip hopβ, emphasizing catchy, mindless music that discards rapβs traditional emphasis on message. And even one article about his songs and heavily criticizing his musical style has dubbed Soulja Boy the βNickelback of hip hopβ. 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 βShootoutβ, 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 Ciscoβs Urban Legend mixtape, Ice-T criticized Soulja Boy for βkilling hip-hopβ and his song βCrank Thatβ for being βgarbageβ 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-Tβs 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 Boyβs reaction in which he neglected to offer an apology while reiterating his belief that Soula Boyβs music was βgarbageβ. 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 βoverrated,β prompting James to say that he wouldnβt return the insult, as that would be βalmost like Jay-Z [responding to a negative comment] made by Soulja Boy.β 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.
YAHHH Bitch
Soulja Boy Lyrics
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We got somthin new for y'all
When a motherfucka be in your face
Just on your nerves, talkin shit
And you just don't wanna hear it
Just be like "yahhh, bitch, yahhh!"
[chorus]
(Yo, Arab, I really like you, man) Yahhh, Bitch, Yahhh!
(Are there any 30 boyz thatβ¦) Yah, Yah, Bitch, yah yahhh!
(Yeah, I was wonderin, can I be on your nextβ¦) yahhh, yahhh, Bitch!
Get out my face, ho
Get out my face, ho
Get out my face, ho
Get out my face, ho
Get out my face, ho
Get out my face, ho
Get out my face, ho
Get out my face (Yahhh!)
Let me tell you about the life
And how you live when you is a star
Every single place you go
The people run up to your car
Everybody wants to talk, and everybody wants to jive
Everybody wants a handshake, or want a high five
And these ugly girls always got a friend
That wants to talk to you
(Bitch, Yahhh, Yahhh, Trick And your friend, Yahhh, Yahhh Too!)
Ain't got time for chitchat
I'm tryin to get this money
So get up out my face
You shit-breath dummy
[chorus]
(Hey, SoulJa Boy, can I get your autograph?) Yahhh, bitch, Yahhh!
(Yo, Arab, I really like you, man) Yahhh, Bitch, Yahhh!
(Are there any 30 boyz thatβ¦) Yah, Yah, Bitch, yah yahhh!
(Yeah, I was wonderin, can I be on your nextβ¦) yahhh, yahhh, Bitch!
Get out my face, ho
Get out my face, ho
Get out my face, ho
Get out my face, ho
Get out my face, ho
Get out my face, ho
Get out my face, ho
Get out my face (Yahhh!)
Dawg, get out my face, Im startin to get mad
Walkin up
(Soulja Boy, Can I have your autograph?) Bitch, Yahhh, Bitch!
Leave me alone, let me get some peace
I'm sittin at the house and a nigga can't sleep
Leave me alone ho, before I have to knock your ass out
(Hey Soulja Boy, when that new 30/30 boyz cd coming out?)
Bitch, Yahhh, Bitch!
Bitch, Yahhh, Bitch!
Bitch, Yahhh, Ya, Yah, Ya, Yahh, Ya, Bitch
[chorus]
(Hey, SoulJa Boy, can I get your autograph?) Yahhh, bitch, Yahhh!
(Yo, Arab, I really like you, man) Yahhh, Bitch, Yahhh!
(Are there any 30 boyz thatβ¦) Yah, Yah, Bitch, yah yahhh!
(Yeah, I was wonderin, can I be on your nextβ¦) yahhh, yahhh, Bitch!
Get out my face, ho
Get out my face, ho
Get out my face, ho
Get out my face, ho
Get out my face, ho
Get out my face, ho
Get out my face, ho
Get out my face (Yahhh!)
Hey Soulja Boy, Wassup Man? Soulja Boyyy! Yeah, you like that?
We keep it crunk like that! Hey, man, you gonna let me get on this cd?
Man, come on, man, I got some bumpin stuff back at the-
Hey, Hey, Hey Araaab! Yeah You know I know that stuff "Watch My, Put It in da Chain"
Hey Soulja Boy, man, both of yall just listen, man, hey, man don't turn around
Hey, man, listen! Hey, look, I just got to tell you somethin
'Cause look, man, I know aΒ ???? in Chica-
(Yahhh Bitch, Ya Yahh, Ya Yah Yah, Ya Yah)
Laughing
Yah Yahhhh, Bitch
Shut the fuck up, Bitch!
Yahhhh, goddamn, don't you get it?
Yah,Ah,
Ah Yahhh
Bitch, Ya Yahhh Bitch!
The lyrics to Soulja Boy's song "YAHHH Bitch" are a humorous take on being annoyed with people who won't leave you alone or constantly bother you. Soulja Boy and Arab from the 30/30 Boyz express frustration with fans who want their autographs, high fives, and handshakes all the time. They also complain about unattractive girls who are always trying to talk to them and their annoying friends. The refrain of the song, "Yahhh, bitch, yahhh!" is the catchphrase they use to tell people to leave them alone.
The song's lyrics reflect a common experience for celebrities who are constantly in the public eye and have to deal with fans who want a piece of their attention. The tone of the song is light and humorous, making fun of the people who won't leave them alone. The repetition of the phrase "get out my face, ho" adds to the comical tone of the song.
The song "YAHHH Bitch" became a viral hit in 2008, with its catchy hook and comical lyrics. It also spawned numerous remixes and parodies on social media platforms like YouTube and TikTok. The song even had a dance associated with it that became popular on social media.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, Dem 30/30 Boyz, Soulja Boy and Arab
Introducing the artists behind the song
We got somthin new for y'all
The artists have a new song for their listeners
When a motherfucka be in your face
Describing a situation where someone is bothering and provoking you
Just on your nerves, talkin shit
The person is irritating and saying disrespectful things
And you just don't wanna hear it
You're fed up and tired of listening to them
Just be like "yahhh, bitch, yahhh!"
Respond to them and shut them up with this phrase
(Hey, SoulJa Boy, can I get your autograph?) Yahhh, bitch, Yahhh!
Mocking someone who asks for an autograph in a rude manner
(Yo, Arab, I really like you, man) Yahhh, Bitch, Yahhh!
Dismissing someone who says they like the artist in a rude manner
(Are there any 30 boyz thatβ¦) Yah, Yah, Bitch, yah yahhh!
Ignoring someone's question in a dismissive manner
(Yeah, I was wonderin, can I be on your nextβ¦) yahhh, yahhh, Bitch!
Mocking someone who asks to be on the artist's next project in a rude manner
Get out my face, ho
Asking someone to leave you alone
Let me tell you about the life
Describing the struggles of being famous
And how you live when you is a star
Living a different and difficult lifestyle when you're famous
Every single place you go
Being recognized everywhere you go
The people run up to your car
Fans chase after you and your car
Everybody wants to talk, and everybody wants to jive
Everyone wants to interact with you
Everybody wants a handshake, or want a high five
People want to greet you and get some form of interaction
And these ugly girls always got a friend
Tacky women always have someone with them
That wants to talk to you
Their friend wants to interact with the artist
(Bitch, Yahhh, Yahhh, Trick And your friend, Yahhh, Yahhh Too!)
Disrespectfully dismissing both the tacky woman and her friend
Ain't got time for chitchat
The artist is prioritizing their time and can't waste it with small talk
I'm tryin to get this money
The artist is focused on their career
So get up out my face
Asking someone to leave you alone again
You shit-breath dummy
Adding an insult to the request to leave
Dawg, get out my face, Im startin to get mad
Becoming more agitated with their persistence
(Soulja Boy, Can I have your autograph?) Bitch, Yahhh, Bitch!
Continuing to mock the idea of someone asking for an autograph
Leave me alone, let me get some peace
Asking one more time to be left alone
I'm sittin at the house and a nigga can't sleep
Describing how the artist can't rest or relax at their own house
Before I have to knock your ass out
Warning the person to leave before they take it to the next level
(Hey Soulja Boy, when that new 30/30 boyz cd coming out?) Bitch, Yahhh, Bitch!
Being dismissive when asked about upcoming music
Hey Soulja Boy, Wassup Man? Soulja Boyyy! Yeah, you like that?
A conversation between friends, switching back to the topic at hand
We keep it crunk like that! Hey, man, you gonna let me get on this cd?
Talking about their shared passion for music
Man, come on, man, I got some bumpin stuff back at the-
Asking to be featured on the artist's CD
Hey, Hey, Hey Araaab! Yeah You know I know that stuff "Watch My, Put It in da Chain"
Calling out to their friend to back them up
(Yahhh Bitch, Ya Yahh, Ya Yah Yah, Ya Yah)
Adding the phrase to the conversation again in a mocking manner
Laughing
Expressing joy or amusement
Yah Yahhhh, Bitch
Continuing to use the phrase in a dismissive way
Shut the fuck up, Bitch!
Becoming irritated with their persistence and disrespect
Yahhhh, goddamn, don't you get it?
Getting frustrated with their lack of understanding
Yah,Ah, Ah Yahhh
Continuing to repeat the phrase in a dismissive way
Bitch, Ya Yahhh Bitch!
Using the phrase one more time before the song concludes
Contributed by Kaitlyn E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nezzy Wezzy
Soulja Boy is a lyrical genius. I have never in my life have been so affected from any literal piece than I have been by the lyrics of Ya Bitch Ya. I am a person reborn, before I heard this song I didn't know what to do with my life. After hearing this song however, I now have a company I started from scratch, I drive a Rolls Royce, and I have a hot bitch by my side. Thank you Soulja Boy.
Teagan O'Hara
This the one
Crunchatize Me Senpai
βI drive a Rolls Royceβ π
Chickie Chaisson
Why did this just pop in my head after 10 years
Eric Fimbrez
Just happened to me in 2022
g r i z z z
TikTok. Dont lie
WhyteknightLoL
Same
CC Campatt
Omg sameeeee!!! π random af!!
NemesisEP
@Kashh223 YA
Dom
Another revolutionary piece