Malphurs moved with his family from Jamaica, Queens, New York to Riverdale, Georgia when he was nine years old. The name "Waka" was taken from Fozzie Bear. The name "Flocka Flame" was given to him by rapper Gucci Mane.Waka Flocka is a member of the 1017 Brick Squad Boyz, with Gucci Mane, OJ Da Juiceman, Frenchie, and Wooh Da Kid.
He was shot in the arm while struggling with a robber at a car wash in Atlanta, Georgia on the morning of January 19, 2010. His debut single is called "O Let's Do It",which peaked at #62 on the Billboard Hot 100. His debut album, Flockavelli was released later on in 2010.
The Round Of Applause Songfacts says. After an early version of "Round of Applause without Drake leaked in early August 2011, it was remixed by the Toronto MC and released it through his official blog October's Very Own, on September 11, 2011. Waka Flocka Flame then chose to master the remix and release it as the official single from his second album, Triple F Life: Friends, Fans and Family. It was released to iTunes on October 18, 2011, and to U.S. urban radio on November 1, 2011.
He was featured on Lil Jon's album Crunk Rock on the track "Throw It Up, Pt. 2 (Remix)" which also feature Pastor Troy Waka is 6'6ft 265lbs
Hood Rich
Waka Flocka Flame Lyrics
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I′m a get money nigga man
Aye you know
You know about it
Flocka!
(Hook x2)
I said I'm hood rich, just counted 300 cash
Kick yo do′ with no mask for that fuckin cash dump
Co-operate, that bank robbin nigga sellin swag uh
(Verse)
Rap done, slow done
So I'm layin niggas down
Brick Squad monopoly, we movin like the gardens
Porn star, lucky you about it
I'm Clayton County, Jurassic Park
We don′t play fair, we just shoot, no karate
Niggas say they lookin for me, it ain′t hard to find me
I'm always in the hood, fuck a hater getting money
Extendos in our clips, blue tints double
F in them 50 clips, these niggas in trouble
Ductape em, shout out to my nigga Alley Boy
I′m from Clayton County Riverdale, you know we ridin boy
Rob a nigga, rob a nigga, tie his ass up
Got them bands on a nigga, my fen on my brigs truck
(Hook x2)
I said I'm hood rich, just counted 300 cash
2-40 on the dash, the fool see the locks well kiss my ass smash
Kick yo do′ with no mask for that fuckin cash dump
Co-operate, that bank robbin nigga sellin swag uh
(Verse)
I fuck yo bitch and beat yo ass, you can call me Jazz
Knock you out with one punch, call Killie B
Too many are shot out, shout out to the ODG
We got it locked from west side to CP
You know, you know
Them hoes get on the floor
You know, you know
How a nigga get on the flow
That bell with his mouth nigga, come sleepin on the couch nigga
Think I want, there's a drop nigga
These numbers high, gotta get em at ya
Steal from strong I cut your fingers off
All for one, we all the boys
Pop his bands like Tylenols
Down south nigga born up north
What yo cause baby what it do?
I′m P Funky so don't move
Fuck her good, gold dick
BS'in my alumni bitch
(Hook x2)
I said I′m hood rich, just counted 300 cash
2-40 on the dash, the fool see the locks well kiss my ass smash
Kick yo do′ with no mask for that fuckin cash dump
Co-operate, that bank robbin nigga sellin swag uh
(Outro)
You know! You know!
Lay that nigga down
You know! You know!
Lay that nigga down yea
Lay that nigga down yea
Lay that nigga down
Three letters, BSM bitch
Ball!
The song "Hood Rich" by Waka Flocka Flame is an ode to the rapper's lifestyle of being rich and successful, while still maintaining his connection to his roots in the hood. The song begins with an introduction where he asserts his identity as a "get money nigga" and commands the listener's attention. In the hook, Waka Flocka raps about how he is "hood rich," meaning he may have money, but he never forgets where he came from. He also brags about counting $300 cash and having a gun in his car, among other things.
In the verses, Waka Flocka continues with his assertive and unapologetic attitude. He raps about how he can take on anyone who challenges him, using dirty tactics if needed (such as kicking down someone's door to get cash). He mentions his affiliation with the Brick Squad gang and how they are like a monopoly, always on the move. He also references other rappers and friends in his circle, including porn star, Jazz. The song ends with Waka Flocka repeating "You know!" and a shoutout to his crew, BSM (Brick Squad Monopoly).
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a get money nigga man
I am a person who only cares about making money
Aye you know
Hey, you already know what I'm talking about
You know about it
You already have knowledge of what I'm talking about
Flocka!
This is a signature callout by Waka Flocka Flame
I said I'm hood rich, just counted 300 cash
I claim to be rich because I have $300 in cash
2-40 on the dash, the fool see the locks well kiss my ass smash
I have a fast car, and if anyone tries to stop me, I will run them over
Kick yo do′ with no mask for that fuckin cash dump
I am willing to commit theft or robbery for money, without any regard for consequences
Co-operate, that bank robbin nigga sellin swag uh
I want to partner with a thief who robs banks while also selling their own merchandise or fashion accessories
Rap done, slow done
I have completed the rap song, and now I am slowing down
So I'm layin niggas down
I am physically attacking or shooting people
Brick Squad monopoly, we movin like the gardens
My crew, like the popular board game Monopoly, has complete control of the territory we're in and we're moving with no resistance
Porn star, lucky you about it
Compared to a porn star, I am lucky to have my fame
I'm Clayton County, Jurassic Park
I am from Clayton County, and I'm comparing it metaphorically to the movie Jurassic Park (which has dangerous creatures)
We don't play fair, we just shoot, no karate
We don't follow any rules and just use guns; there's no finesse like in karate
Niggas say they lookin for me, it ain't hard to find me
People say they are searching for me, but I'm not hard to locate
I'm always in the hood, fuck a hater getting money
I primarily spend time in low-income neighborhoods, where I'm not bothered by haters, and I'm focused on making money
Extendos in our clips, blue tints double
We have extended gun clip attachments, as well as blue car window tints
F in them 50 clips, these niggas in trouble
We have 'F' bullets in our 50 bullet clips, meaning they expand on impact, and our opponents will be in danger
Ductape em, shout out to my nigga Alley Boy
We use duct tape to restrain people, and Waka Flocka Flame sends a shoutout to his friend Alley Boy
I'm from Clayton County Riverdale, you know we ridin boy
I am from Clayton County Riverdale, where we like to ride around and show off our wealth and status
Rob a nigga, rob a nigga, tie his ass up
We rob people, and tie them up to prevent them from getting help
Got them bands on a nigga, my fen on my brigs truck
I am carrying stacks of money, and it's being transported in my expensive black SUV
I fuck yo bitch and beat yo ass, you can call me Jazz
I sleep with your girlfriend, and also physical harm anyone who opposes me, you can call me Jazzy
Knock you out with one punch, call Killie B
I am able to knock out someone with a single punch, and I want to be called Killie B
Too many are shot out, shout out to the ODG
Too many people are shot by guns, and Waka Flocka Flame sends a shoutout to his friend from the Original Dirt Gang (ODG)
We got it locked from west side to CP
We, as a group, have control or dominance over an area which stretches from the West Side to College Park
Them hoes get on the floor
Women dance or bend down in my presence
How a nigga get on the flow
I am inquiring about how I, a man who raps, have gotten onto the music scene
That bell with his mouth nigga, come sleepin on the couch nigga
When there's someone sleeping on the couch, and snoring loudly, it sounds like a bell ringing; we will physically harm anyone disrupting our rest
Think I want, there's a drop nigga
If I want something, there's always a way to get it or a location to retrieve it
These numbers high, gotta get em at ya
Money denominations are increasing and we need to get more quickly
Steal from strong I cut your fingers off
I will cut off the fingers of anyone who tries to steal from me or my crew
All for one, we all the boys
We are a group who stick together and share a common goal
Pop his bands like Tylenols
We are able to quickly obtain one's money and assets soon after they have passed away
Down south nigga born up north
I am from the south, but was born in the northern United States
What yo cause baby what it do?
What's your story, what's your current situation?
I'm P Funky so don't move
I am known for my unique, funky style and approach
Fuck her good, gold dick
I will have sex with women and they will have a good time, hence the reference to having a 'golden' or pleasurable penis
BS'in my alumni bitch
There's a woman who attended my school, and I am flirting or conversing with her in a friendly, casual manner
Lay that nigga down
We will physically harm or kill someone who wrongs us or disobeys us
Three letters, BSM bitch
BSM stands for Brick Squad Monopoly, which is a crew or gang that Waka Flocka Flame is associated with
Ball!
This is a signature callout by Waka Flocka Flame
Writer(s): Radric Davis
Contributed by Avery Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@amongstnone
this still the best song of all time
@djlucianosola7933
AmongstNone i produced it so... Apreciate! 💯
@amanoftruth6173
on streaming, when u look it up this tape has this hood rich song but when u go on waka flockas page and go thru the discog to find this tape u get a different hood rich song with the same hook somewhat but a different beat and different words in the verses
@betosgarage
🔥
@MMAJP182
why they take this off spotify
@quamainechoute6198
I'm hood rich
@familymatters9167
Hard.