Tyrone Griffin (born April 13, 1982), better known by his stage name Ty Dol… Read Full Bio ↴Tyrone Griffin (born April 13, 1982), better known by his stage name Ty Dolla Sign (stylized as Ty Dolla $ign or Ty$), is an American singer, rapper and producer from Los Angeles, California. He is currently signed to Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang Records and Atlantic Records.

The son of a musician from Lakeside, Ty Dolla $ign originally began his career in music by learning the bass guitar. Since then, he has learned several instruments, from the drums, guitars, and keyboard to the MPC. Earlier in his career, Ty Dolla $ign and his partner Kory signed a record deal with Venus Brown and Buddah Brown Ent. They would release Raw & Bangin Mixtape Vol 2, however that deal fell through, and after that he would meet Los Angeles rapper YG. Ty Dolla $ign's initial claim to fame was through the success of "Toot It and Boot It", a song he both wrote and produced for YG. Both are affiliated with the group Pushaz Ink. In 2011, Ty Dolla $ign released his first single "All Star", featuring Joe Moses with production by Fuego. His song "My Cabana" was ranked in Complex's Best 50 Songs of 2012 list at #23.

Ty Dolla $ign signed to Atlantic Records in 2012. Then he released the Beach House mixtape on October 1, 2012 and followed with the Beach House 2 mixtape on July 1, 2013, which featured guest appearances by Too $hort, Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J, and Kirko Bangz among others. The following day it was revealed he was signed to Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang Records. The Beach House mixtape was supported by the single "My Cabana" featuring Young Jeezy and Beach House 2 was supported by the singles "Irie" featuring Wiz Khalifa.

On January 21, 2014, Ty Dolla $ign released his debut extended play, Beach House EP. The EP featured guest appearances from Casey Veggies, Wiz Khalifa, Twista, Jay Rock, Trey Songz, French Montana, and Fredo Santana and the popular single "Paranoid" featuring B.o.B. On January 7, 2014 Ty Dolla $ign released the second single from Beach House EP, "Or Nah" featuring Wiz Khalifa and DJ Mustard. On February 23, 2014, Ty Dolla $ign revealed that his debut studio album would be titled Free TC, and be released during the third quarter of 2014. He also told Revolt that had already completed eight songs for the album, and that he would be going on the Under the Influence 3 tour with Wiz Khalifa during 2014. He is being considered for the 2014 XXL freshman class.

Or Nah Ft. Wiz Khalifa And Dj Mustard
Ty Dolla $ign Lyrics

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I gotta lotta cash (Mustard on that beat ho)
I don't mind spendin' it, yeah

I'ma smoke this joint then I'ma brake you off
I'd be lying if I said you ain't the one
All these tattoos in my skin they turn you on
Lotta smoking, drinking, that's the shit I'm on
Heard you not the type that you take home to mom

Is we fucking when we leave the club or nah?
I ain't spending cash for nothing, I wanna see you take it off
I'ma pop this bottle, you gon' give me brain or nah?
Heard you from the hood, you rep that thing or nah?
Gotta lotta ass, you gon' shake that thing or nah?
Heard you smoke blunts, you down with paper planes or nah?
I feel like I'm Tony, you my boss? I'm thinking nah
The whole world I take it on

You gonna run it for these hundreds girl or nah?
Show me is you really 'bout your money girl or nah?
Don't play with a boss, girl take it off
Took her for a real one, you gon' get it all (oh yeah)

Is you really 'bout your money or nah?
Can you really take dick or nah?
Can I bring another bitch or nah?
Is you with this shits or nah?
Or nah, or nah
Would you ride for a nigga or nah?
Would you die for a nigga or nah?
Would you lie to a nigga or nah?
Or nah
Can you really take dick or nah?
Can I bring another bitch or nah?
Is you with this shits or nah?
Or nah, or nah
Would you ride for a nigga or nah?
Would you die for a nigga or nah?
Would you lie to a nigga or nah?
Or nah

Girl make that asss clap for young Dolla $ign
You already know my money go a long time
I could slide for it, like Nelly (like Nelly)
I'ma go as far as you let me (yeah yeah)
Girl is you sucking me or fucking me or nah?
Can I bring another bitch? Lets have a threesome
Keep saying you a freak you gon' prove it or nah? (Yeah)
His bitch keep lookin' at me, she choosin' or nah?
You's a ride or die chick, you with this shit or nah?
Say you not a side bitch, you all in or nah?
You gon' make them eggs cheesy with them grits or nah?
Can you do it like that, on this dick or nah?

You gonna run it for these hundreds girl or nah?
Show me is you really 'bout your money girl or nah?
Don't play with a boss, girl take it off
Took her for a real one, you gon' get it all

Is you really 'bout your money girl or nah?
Can you really take dick or nah?
Can I bring another bitch or nah?
Is you with this shits or nah?
Or nah, or nah
Would you ride for a nigga or nah?
Would you die for a nigga or nah?
Would you lie to a nigga or nah?
Or nah
Can you really take dick or nah?
Can I bring another bitch or nah?
Is you with this shits or nah?
Or nah, or nah
Would you ride for a nigga or nah?
Would you die for a nigga or nah?
Would you lie to a nigga or nah?
Or nah

Gon make that ass clap
Gon make that ass clap

Ma-ma-make that ass clap
Gon' make that ass clap

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ty Dolla $ign’s “Or Nah” explore themes of casual sex and hooking up. The song, featuring Wiz Khalifa and DJ Mustard, mentions clubbing and partying, while also discussing one-night stands and the possibility of threesomes. The singer expresses his attraction to the listener, asking if they will engage in sexual activity with him. He brags about his money and implies that it might convince the listener to hook up with him. The chorus repeats the question “Is you really 'bout your money girl or nah?” implying that the singer is willing to engage in sexual activity if the listener is down for the money. The lyrics also suggest that the singer is willing to engage in sexual activity with multiple women and asks if the listener is willing to do the same.

The song was released in 2014 and became popular in the following year. It was included in Ty Dolla $ign’s album “Beach House EP” and was also featured in the soundtrack of the 2015 film “American Ultra.” The song’s music video, directed by Ryan Hope, features a group of bikini-clad women dancing and twerking around the artists.

Line by Line Meaning

I gotta lotta cash
I have a lot of money

I don't mind spendin' it
I am willing to spend my money

Imma smoke this joint then imma brake you off
I will smoke this marijuana and then pleasure you sexually

I be lying if I said you ain't the one
I would be lying if I said you are not special to me

All these tattoos on my skin they turn you on
You are attracted to my tattoo-covered skin

Lotta smokin' drinkin' that's the shit I'm on
I engage in a lot of smoking and drinking

Heard you not the type that you take home to mom
I have heard that you are not the kind of person one introduces to their parents

Is we fucking when we leave the club or nah?
Are we going to have sex after we leave the club?

I ain't spending cash for nothing I wanna see you take it off
I will only spend money if you take your clothes off

Imma pop this bottle you gon' give me brain or nah?
I will open this bottle, will you perform oral sex on me?

Heard you from the hood you rep that thing or nah?
I have heard you are from the ghetto, do you represent that lifestyle?

Gotta lotta ass you gonna shake that thing or nah?
You have a big butt, will you dance for me?

Heard you smoke blunts you down with paper planes or nah?
I heard you smoke marijuana, are you interested in smoking a joint with me?

I feel like I'm Tony you my boss I'm thinking nah
I feel like I am the boss, and I am not sure if I want to continue with you

The whole world I take it on
I can handle the whole world

You gonna run it for these hundreds girl or nah?
Will you perform sexual favors for money?

Show me is you really 'bout your money girl or nah?
Can you prove to me that you are really interested in money?

Don't play with a boss, Girl take it off
Do not joke around, take your clothes off

Take it for a real one
Take it from someone who is genuine

You gonna get it all
You will receive everything

Is you really with somebody or nah?
Are you really in a relationship or are you single?

Can you really take dick or nah?
Can you actually handle sexual intercourse?

Can I bring another bitch or nah?
Can I bring another woman for a threesome?

Is you with this shits or nah?
Are you interested in this type of activity or not?

Would you ride for a nigga or nah?
Would you support and follow a man like me?

Would you die for a nigga or nah?
Would you be willing to die for a man like me?

Would you lie to a nigga or nah?
Would you deceive a man like me?

Gonna make that ass clap
I will make your butt cheeks shake

Lyrics © Divo TV Private Limited, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cameron Thomaz, Mikely Adam, Lemmie Crockem, Dijon Isaiah McFarlane, Jonathan Smith, Tyrone William Griffin Jr

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