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.
nigga we made it
Soulja Boy Lyrics
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Perhaps a little more room here for the fixins.
You know what I'm talkin' bout?
Ooh, we gon' have a lot of fixins.
We gonna have so many fucking fixins up in this motherfuckers,
This shit gon' go through the roof (ooh)
God damn I'm shittin' gold these days
Oh, we made it
Turn me up just a little bit in the headphone
Worldwide
International
Nigga we made it, aye
We made it
Nigga we made it, aye
Damn, we made it
Nigga we made it, aye
We made it, aye
Nigga we made it, aye
We made it
Yeah
She said she workin' for Walgreens but not in the store, at the head office
The head was so good it make sense why you work at the head office
In 2007 I sat in a lobby in Motown and waited
Now I walk into the buildin' and go off like "Nigga we made it!"
When I walk through these halls, man this beat should be playin'
I just came to make sure you not missin' no payments
Now turn this shit down while I issue my statement
It needed a moment of silence, nigga we made it!
You fly out your lady, I fly out my ladies
Bitches can't front on the kid anymore, man they know what my name is
And if by chance she don't know who I am, she just know that I'm famous
Imma just hand her a business card and say "Nigga we made it!"
And she gotta come to the hotel and pop it off for me
Then she gon' text her best friend like "Girl he got some good dick and money"
Her friend hit her back like "I know that already, that nigga's amazin'"
Then I send a message to both of they asses like "Nigga we made it!"
Kinda makes me wonder
Why the hell so many people are tryna tell me to slow down.
Seems like motherfuckers should be shuttin' the hell up and enjoyin' the show
Aye
We made it
Nigga we made it, aye
Damn we made it
Nigga we made it, aye
We made it, aye
Nigga we made it, aye
We made it
Yeah
If they with me, just know that they wit' it and 'bout it
If I said it, I meant it, it's no way around it
OVO, Reps Up, and P. Reign is next up, watch Gway go crazy
When Baka came home for the holidays, I was like "Nigga we made it!"
And all of those lawyer fees, nigga I paid it
My family get all of my loyalty, all of my patience
My life for your life, man I wouldn't trade it
I would just look at you dead in the face and say "Nigga we made it!"
I swear that we made it, sell out that thing, I'm the king in Jamaica
But I've been on that wave, that's why this year I tell yah, I don't need no favors
(Damn, Soulja Boy stunt on them haters)
And my resolution for New Years is nigga we made it!
You don't know how long I waited
I coulda been waitin' on tables, my karma's amazin'
I'm out in the Caymans
Rented a 12-bedroom house just to sleep all the women we came with
That's ignorant, ain't it?
Sometimes I question myself when I think 'bout the pictures I painted
Then I pick up my brush and I sign at the bottom
Like "Nigga we made it!"
Aye
We made it
Nigga we made it, aye
Damn we made it
How long spent in the hood
Tellin' my partner
And my momma, everything gonna be all good
Nigga we made it!
Damn
I'm up in Las Vegas
Damn, I never was supposed to have shit
Now my life is lavish
Every night, fuckin' a bad bitch,
Nigga we made it!
Coppin' a Lambo, cash,
The Bentley, 2 times I crashed
Nigga we made it!
Look at them niggas' faces, them niggas, they hate it
I look a nigga in his face and say "Nigga we made it!"
Soulja Boy stunt on them haters
And these days I don't need no favors
Nigga we made it!
You already know man
Phone call back to the old hood see whats going on
Br br, nigga we made it
The lyrics of "Nigga We Made It" by Soulja Boy and Drake is a celebration of their success despite their humble beginnings. The song is about their rise to fame and how they are now living a lavish lifestyle. The first line of the song, "The only thing I'm seeing I'd like to put an amend on," can be interpreted as Soulja Boy wanting to add more to his already great life, such as having more possessions or success. The second line, "Perhaps a little more room here for the fixings," could mean that he wants even more extravagance and luxury to his life. The song continues, as Soulja Boy expresses his gratitude for his success, referring to the "fixins" as a metaphor for his wealth, fame, and overall success.
Drake's verse highlights his own success and how he has risen to the top of the music industry. Drake talks about how he worked his way up from the bottom and how he can now enjoy the fruits of his labor. He also pays homage to his family and friends who have supported him along the way.
Overall, "Nigga We Made It" is an anthem of success, celebratory in nature, and highlights the artists' accomplishments despite their humble beginnings.
Line by Line Meaning
The only thing I'm seeing I'd like to put an amend on
I have a small request, I need more space for the extra components.
Perhaps a little more room here for the fixins.
I require a few extra inches for the additional additions.
You know what I'm talkin' bout?
Are you familiar with my request?
Ooh, we gon' have a lot of fixins.
We'll have a considerable amount of supplementary items.
We gonna have so many fucking fixins up in this motherfuckers, This shit gon' go through the roof (ooh)
We'll have so many extras that it'll be off the charts.
God damn I'm shittin' gold these days
I'm making an incredible amount of money currently.
Soulja Boy, Drake
A reference to the performers of the song.
Oh, we made it
We have achieved a significant level of success.
Turn me up just a little bit in the headphone
Please increase the volume level of my headphones slightly.
Worldwide
Referring to the global popularity of the performers.
International
Another reference to their worldwide popularity.
Nigga we made it, aye
An assertion of their current level of success.
We made it
An announcement of the accomplishment.
Damn, we made it
Expressing surprise and pride at their success.
We made it, aye
Reiterating the achievement of success.
Yeah
An affirmation of the previous statements.
She said she workin' for Walgreens but not in the store, at the head office
A reference to a woman who works at Walgreens corporate headquarters.
The head was so good it make sense why you work at the head office
A vulgar joke implying that the woman is skilled at oral sex.
In 2007 I sat in a lobby in Motown and waited
A recollection of a past experience where the performer waited in a Motown lobby.
Now I walk into the buildin' and go off like "Nigga we made it!"
A triumphant announcement of his success to those around him.
When I walk through these halls, man this beat should be playin'
A reference to feeling like a celebrity in his surroundings.
I just came to make sure you not missin' no payments
A humorous aside about checking on mundane financial matters.
Now turn this shit down while I issue my statement
A request to lower the volume of the music.
It needed a moment of silence, nigga we made it!
A moment of reflection to commemorate their success.
You fly out your lady, I fly out my ladies
A reference to having multiple romantic partners.
Bitches can't front on the kid anymore, man they know what my name is
Women are aware of the performer's status and success.
And if by chance she don't know who I am, she just know that I'm famous
A comment on the level of fame he has achieved.
Imma just hand her a business card and say "Nigga we made it!"
Humorous commentary on using his success to impress women.
And she gotta come to the hotel and pop it off for me
A crass reference to sexual activity.
Then she gon' text her best friend like "Girl he got some good dick and money"
A vulgar description of the encounter to her friend.
Her friend hit her back like "I know that already, that nigga's amazin'"
The friend is impressed with the performer's reputation.
Then I send a message to both of they asses like "Nigga we made it!"
The performer is rubbing their success in their faces with a vulgar remark.
Kinda makes me wonder
A thought-provoking statement.
Why the hell so many people are tryna tell me to slow down.
A comment on the pressure to slow down despite his success.
Seems like motherfuckers should be shuttin' the hell up and enjoyin' the show
An assertion that others should appreciate his success rather than criticize it.
Aye
An interjection.
If they with me, just know that they wit' it and 'bout it
An affirmation of his supporters' loyalty.
If I said it, I meant it, it's no way around it
A declaration of honesty and integrity.
OVO, Reps Up, and P. Reign is next up, watch Gway go crazy
A reference to musical groups and a declaration of future success.
When Baka came home for the holidays, I was like "Nigga we made it!"
An example of recognizing success with associates.
And all of those lawyer fees, nigga I paid it
An acknowledgement of the financial cost of legal matters.
My family get all of my loyalty, all of my patience
A statement of prioritizing his loyalty and support for his family.
My life for your life, man I wouldn't trade it
A declaration of the value he places on his life and the lives of others.
I would just look at you dead in the face and say "Nigga we made it!"
A remark to affirm the shared success of both the performer and the listener.
I swear that we made it, sell out that thing, I'm the king in Jamaica
A declaration of success and dominance in a particular market.
But I've been on that wave, that's why this year I tell yah, I don't need no favors
A reference to having been successful for a long time and rejecting help.
(Damn, Soulja Boy stunt on them haters)
A boastful statement about showing up his detractors.
And my resolution for New Years is nigga we made it!
A New Year's resolution to celebrate success.
You don't know how long I waited
A statement about the time and effort it took to achieve success.
I coulda been waitin' on tables, my karma's amazin'
A reflection on the performer's good fortune and appreciation for it.
I'm out in the Caymans
A statement about being in the Cayman Islands.
Rented a 12-bedroom house just to sleep all the women we came with
A crude reference to spending time with numerous women.
That's ignorant, ain't it?
A self-deprecating remark about his behavior.
Sometimes I question myself when I think 'bout the pictures I painted
A reflection on past behavior and how it is viewed in the present.
Then I pick up my brush and I sign at the bottom
A metaphorical statement about taking ownership of his life and choices.
Like "Nigga we made it!"
A statement to emphasize his success and self-recognition.
How long spent in the hood
A reference to growing up in an economically challenged area.
Tellin' my partner
Sharing personal thoughts and reflections with friends.
And my momma, everything gonna be all good
A reassurance to his family and followers that everything will be okay.
Damn we made it
A statement of pride about their success.
I'm up in Las Vegas
A declaration about being in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Damn, I never was supposed to have shit
Reflecting on humble beginnings and unlikely success.
Now my life is lavish
Proudly stating his current luxurious lifestyle.
Every night, fuckin' a bad bitch,
A vulgar reference to his sexual activity.
Coppin' a Lambo, cash, The Bentley, 2 times I crashed
A list of expensive cars he has purchased and an acknowledgement of accidents.
Look at them niggas' faces, them niggas, they hate it
Taking pleasure in the jealousy of others.
I look a nigga in his face and say "Nigga we made it!"
Asserting success to those around him.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Aubrey Drake Graham, DeAndre Cortez Way
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Gets employed at McDonald's "Nigga we made it"
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It’s 2021 and this song still hits hard 🙌🏻⚡️🔥
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facts
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2022 now
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22 but this song ass
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2022 and it still hits hard
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@Savannah Groom Castillo on fonem
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On repeat after buying my first house 🎉