Dark Knight Dummo was released on December 5, 2017 (following several weeks… Read Full Bio ↴Dark Knight Dummo was released on December 5, 2017 (following several weeks of teasing), and marks the first collaboration between Trippie Redd and Travis Scott.

The title seems to be a reference to the groundbreaking 2008 Christoper Nolan Batman film, “The Dark Knight.” It also seems to make reference to 6ix9ine’s “Gummo,” which is where the ‘Dummo’ from the title comes from. They were recently engaged in beef after they had a fight backstage at ‘Day ‘N Night’ festival.

It’s also worth noting that the melody that Trippie uses in the hook is very reminiscent of the melody he used on XXXTENTACION’s “Fuck Love.” The song peaked at 72 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Trippie Redd's first entry on the chart as a lead artist.

Dark Knight Dummo
Trippie Redd Lyrics

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Oh my God (Honorable C.N.O.T.E)
Oh my God
Yeah, haha
Big 14, know what the fuck goin' on
Ayy

Hold up, take a moment, count my guap, count my guap
All these racks bomin' in, they bomin' in, hold up, ayy

Count my guap, count my guap
Cannot stop comin' in, comin' in

Pulled up in a drop-top, she drop dead
I pulled up in a drop-top, she drop dead
My diamonds dancin', hopscotch, they holdin' hands
My diamonds dancin', hopscotch, they holdin' hands, yeah

Hold up, I don't know what planet I'm on (don't know, don't know)
I'm the king, lil' bitch, watch the throne (watch the throne)
I feel like Valdo, I'll chop off your arms (off your arms, yeah), yeah
Steady causin' havoc, yeah (causin' havoc)
Bitch, I'm ballin' hard just like a maverick (yeah)
Money stretch long, lil' bitch, like elastic (yeah)
Now that bitch steady callin' me Mr. Fantastic, yeah, ayy
Know I keep a ratchet (a ratch')
If you play, boy, I'll turn your ass to ashes (ah)
Automatic, doo-doo-doo-doo, bitch, I'm blastin' (doo-doo-doo-doo)
Yeah, ooh, put you in a casket (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Money sit long, it's elastic
I don't know what planet I'm on (I'm on Mars)
I'm the king, lil' bitch, watch the throne (chop your arms, yeah)
I feel like Valdo, I'll chop off your arms (watch the throne), yeah

Hold up, take a moment, count my guap, count my guap (yeah)
All these racks bomin' in, they bomin' in (it's lit), hold up, ayy
Count my guap, count my guap (straight up)
Cannot stop comin' in, comin' in (yeah, yeah)

Pulled up in a drop-top, she drop dead (alright)
I pulled up in a drop-top, she drop dead (yeah)
My diamonds dancin', hopscotch, they holdin' hands (yeah)
My diamonds dancin', hopscotch, they holdin' hands, yeah

Astroworld's my planet, my home (yeah)
Car's too hot, the fume's too strong (yeah, yeah, it's lit)
Mixed this cup for way too long (yeah, yeah, alright)
Add it up, don't subtract it (yeah, yeah), yeah
Pour this eighth with me and let's get blasted (yeah, yeah, straight up)
Lambo' drive like a dragon (ooh, skrrt, skrrt)
Can't fall asleep at night 'cause they attackin', yeah
I hop in the coupe, go insane (fast)
I disappear, go David Blaine
We don't do the same (no)
I feed all my bitches the 'caine (white)
I double cup to drown the pain (drank)
Light the octane (yeah-yeah, yeah, yeah, gas)
I'ma put six in the Lambo' and jet to the plane (skrrt, skrrt)
Move for this chain with your elbow, I hope you got aim
Don't need no more stains or get hot like my name (La Flame)
Yeah, hide out in the trees with the bumblebees, please say the name three times
We gon' pop up on you like I'm Bloody Mary, man (ayy)

Hold up, take a moment, count my guap, count my guap
All these racks bomin' in, they bomin' in, hold up, ayy
Count my guap, count my guap
Cannot stop comin' in, comin' in

Pulled up in a drop-top, she drop dead
I pulled up in a drop-top, she drop dead

My diamonds dancin', hopscotch, they holdin' hands
My diamonds dancin', hopscotch, they holdin' hands, yeah

Overall Meaning

Trippie Redd’s Dark Knight Dummo is a hip hop track produced by Honorable C.N.O.T.E. The song is all about displaying social status and political power as well as the rapper’s personal beliefs. The lyrics depicting his wealth, jumping from planet to planet, and chopping off arms probably reflects on his life being larger than life, a lifestyle he has worked hard to acquire. Money talks in this song as seen from the repetition of the phrase “count my guap” and “money coming in”, suggesting he has made wealth accumulation a top priority. However, it is interesting to note that the overall theme of the song seems to be wrapped around the idea that Trippie Redd cannot be contained by anything or anyone else because he’s the king of the throne.

As the song progresses, it showcases his carelessness with the line “I feed all of my bitches the 'caine” which is also reflective of the time he is living in, the drug culture era. He also mentions hiding out in trees (a motif for his desire to escape his reality) while holding a gun, relating it to his 'Bloody Mary' references. The last part of the chorus is repeated again and again about him pulling up in a drop-top while diamonds dance hopscotch and 'hold hands', demonstrating just how much his status as an established artist has given him a comfortable and wealthy lifestyle.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh my God (Honorable C.N.O.T.E)
Introducing the song, the rapper expresses his awe for the upcoming track with a shoutout to the music producer C.N.O.T.E

Hold up, take a moment, count my guap, count my guap All these racks bomin' in, they bomin' in, hold up, ayy Count my guap, count my guap Cannot stop comin' in, comin' in
The rapper takes a quick break to celebrate his wealth, where the money keeps pouring in no matter how much he counts.

Pulled up in a drop-top, she drop dead My diamonds dancin', hopscotch, they holdin' hands, yeah
As the rapper shows off his style, he rolls up in a convertible and flaunts his diamond-studded accessories.

Hold up, I don't know what planet I'm on (don't know, don't know) I'm the king, lil' bitch, watch the throne (watch the throne) I feel like Valdo, I'll chop off your arms (off your arms, yeah), yeah Steady causin' havoc, yeah (causin' havoc) Bitch, I'm ballin' hard just like a maverick (yeah) Money stretch long, lil' bitch, like elastic (yeah) Now that bitch steady callin' me Mr. Fantastic, yeah, ayy Know I keep a ratchet (a ratch') If you play, boy, I'll turn your ass to ashes (ah) Automatic, doo-doo-doo-doo, bitch, I'm blastin' (doo-doo-doo-doo) Yeah, ooh, put you in a casket (yeah, yeah, yeah) Money sit long, it's elastic I don't know what planet I'm on (I'm on Mars) I'm the king, lil' bitch, watch the throne (chop your arms, yeah) I feel like Valdo, I'll chop off your arms (watch the throne), yeah
The rapper boasts his bravado by declaring he is the king and he is from another planet where he is causing mayhem. He brags about his wealth and warns anyone who tries to mess with him. He also references Marvel's Mr. Fantastic and threatens to use his gun if anyone crosses him.

Pulled up in a drop-top, she drop dead (alright) My diamonds dancin', hopscotch, they holdin' hands (yeah)
The rapper reiterates his lavish lifestyle where he pulls up in his convertible and shows off his blinged-out jewelry.

Astroworld's my planet, my home (yeah) Car's too hot, the fume's too strong (yeah, yeah, it's lit) Mixed this cup for way too long (yeah, yeah, alright) Add it up, don't subtract it (yeah, yeah), yeah Pour this eighth with me and let's get blasted (yeah, yeah, straight up) Lambo' drive like a dragon (ooh, skrrt, skrrt) Can't fall asleep at night 'cause they attackin', yeah I hop in the coupe, go insane (fast) I disappear, go David Blaine We don't do the same (no) I feed all my bitches the 'caine (white) I double cup to drown the pain (drank) Light the octane (yeah-yeah, yeah, yeah, gas) I'ma put six in the Lambo' and jet to the plane (skrrt, skrrt) Move for this chain with your elbow, I hope you got aim Don't need no more stains or get hot like my name (La Flame) Yeah, hide out in the trees with the bumblebees, please say the name three times We gon' pop up on you like I'm Bloody Mary, man (ayy)
The rapper compares his life to an amusement park and declares that he cannot fall asleep at night due to the constant threats he receives. He talks about his lavish lifestyle, drug use, and guns. He also references David Blaine, a magician, stating that he disappears like Blaine. The rapper emphasizes the importance of protecting himself and his chain by warning others to stay aware of their surroundings.

Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael White, Jacques Webster, Carlton Mays

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