single "Ooouuu". Young M.A was born in 1992 in Brooklyn , New York . At the age of 9, she began rapping. Over the next nine years, she was residing in Virginia , although never staying in one place for long, moving to several cities while in the South. At the age of 16, she moved back to Brooklyn.
Young M.A started rapping by a corner store when she was young after a few years her music career started , when she was self-funding its recording studio with local record producers , after she was working at Shake Shack and T.J. Maxx. [4] In 2014, she gained notoriety, when a Facebook post criticizing her song, called "Brooklyn Chiraq" that went viral. [5] The post's author, pundit Boyce Watkins, said the song promoted "violent, negative, genocidal energy", but the controversy expanded Young M.A's name recognition and brought in some new listeners to her work. [3] In 2015, Young M.A released a new song, called "Body Bag", which became a "YouTube hit" said Rolling Stone, [5] along with the release of her mixtape, called Sleep Walkin ', which MTV describes as a "thoughtful debut project".
In 2016, Young M.A released her official debut single, called "Ooouuu", [4] which peaked at number 19 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. [7] In September 2016, the song nearly had 7 million plays on Spotify [8] and was widely remixed, with other rappers and hip hop artists such as French Montana, Remy Ma, Jadakiss , Uncle Murda , ASAP Ferg and Tink , who all of them were putting out their versions to that song. [3] At Stereogum , Tom Breihan said "Ooouuu" was "a brash, intense, hard-as-fuck piece of rider music...the song feels like it marks the arrival of a major rap talent." [9]
The Fader said Young M.A has "establishe[d] herself as a quintessential New York MC", [10] and at MTV, Doreen St. Félix said, "This summer, the atmosphere belongs to Young M.A and her single 'OOOUUU.'" [6] The song's popularity drew attention from labels, [11] though M.A remains an independent artist.
At the 2016's BET Hip Hop Awards , she did a freestyle on a cypher and performed her single, "Ooouuu", giving what XXL Magazine described as "show-stopping freestyle...one of the best freestyles of the night"; despite the enthusiasm for her performance, Young M.A expressed disappointment, saying BET cut out a portion of her performance.
In 2016, in an interview with Rolling Stone, Young M.A said she'd been offered the role of Frieda Gatz on
Empire , but turned it down, preferring to pursue her own career as a rapper instead of being known first as a fictional character.
Young M.A is a lesbian, a topic that she includes in her music. She told Vogue that coming out had been an important point in her artistic development, saying "I held in being sexually attracted to women for so long that once I got that out of me, the music became easy."[3] On September 26th 2009, her brother was murdered by a member of his own gang. She is of Puerto Rican and Jamaican descent.
Trap or Cap
YOUNG M.A Lyrics
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Let me take a swig of that Henny real quick
Too many cappin' niggas man
Too many cappin' bitches out here man
Either you gettin' money or you cappin'
That's it
Bougie bitch, says she wanna leave, well fuck it leave
You ain't got no car and you ain't got no keys (you ain't got no keys)
Now call that UBER to take you home
And when you leave leave me alone (skrrt, skrrt)
Don't hit my phone
Pour me up some Hennessy, roll up a bone, I'm tired of hoes
How the hell you broke but wearing designer clothes?
You stupid hoe (stupid), I swear I'm through with those 'cause damn they do the most
That clouting shit, I don't care 'bout the shit
I don't care if you've known
Them cappin' guys, always rappin' lies but be a rat inside
Chasin' cheese, I'm out here chasin' green
You either trap or die
What's brackin' five (brackin' five), we packin' 30s, 40s, and we packin' 9s
I'm packin' mine, my pockets fat inside 'cause bitch I'm stackin' mine
If you ain't comin' out to make no money then nigga go back inside (go back inside)
Was sober for a minute, I drank that Henny and now I'm back alive
Yeah I'm humble but I got different sides, so ayy, don't act surprised
Redlyfe gang, we wilin' out (Redlyfe)
Rich nigga without havin' clout (uh-huh)
Ayy, either you trappin' or you cappin'
Man, pick a side
Either you trappin' or you cappin'
Ain't no switchin' sides
Either you trappin' or you cappin'
Period
Ayy, ayy
Flip a check soon as you get a check, make that money stretch (make that money stretch)
Spend a check, just to get a bitch, man that's a dummy flex (dummy flex)
Goofy guys, we don't know them niggas, we like, "Who dem guys?" (Who dem guys?)
'Cause where I'm from it's do or die, you do for me, I do for mine
Hoppin' out the foreign with the Louie slides, movie time (movie time)
Go against the gang, that's a suicide, don't do it slime (don't do it slime)
Never snitchin', if I do the crime, I'ma do the time
Never switchin', if you forever loyal I'll forever ride
Handle business, mind my business, fuck your business, not my business
I be where that money at, this not lean it's Cognac
Damn, I need that loud pack, where brodie at? (Yerr)
Man, I swear I act just like my zodiac (Aries shit)
Shout out my SG niggas, that's what my crodie jack (crodie)
Can't say you loyal to me, nah, you gotta show me that (you gotta show me)
I'ma hold me down, ya'll niggas can't hold me back (y'all niggas can't hold me back)
Redlyfe gang we wilin' out (gang), rich nigga without havin' clout (uh)
Ayy, either you trappin' or you cappin'
Man, pick a side
Either you trappin' or you cappin'
Ain't no switchin' sides
Either you trappin' or you cappin'
Period
Ayy, ooh
Rich niggas out here man
Fake flexin'
You either getting money or you gettin', yah mean?
Or you tellin' lies man
You out here cappin'
Too many niggas out here cappin'
Bitches cappin'
Actin' like they got it
Too many niggas out here actin like they got it
Spendin' money, and they ain't even got it
Just to impress
Y'all weird bro
C'mon man, get your money up, man
Ayy, either you trappin' or you cappin'
Either you trappin' or you cappin'
(Zombie on da track)
In "Trap or Cap," Young M.A acknowledges the reality of life in the streets, calling out those who are either “trapping” (selling drugs) or “capping” (lying). She first takes a sip of Henny, and then confronts fake people: fake friends, fake love interests, and fake gang members. She talks about living fast and dying young, and how you should choose your journey and stick to it. Young M.A’s vernacular is unapologetic, raw, and vulgar. She makes it clear that if you’re not playing your part, then you might as well not play at all.
The chorus,“either you trappin' or you cappin', ain't no switchin' sides,” is juxtaposed with the verses that explain why it's necessary to choose. All of the examples Young M.A provides are of people who say they’re about something but don’t follow through. Her lyrics draw a clear line in the sand, demonstrating how to recognize when someone isn’t real.
Overall, “Trap or Cap” is a no-nonsense record that’s meant to challenge those who talk a big game but don’t live up to their words.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me take a swig of that Henny real quick
I need a moment to drink Henny and reflect on the people around me
Too many cappin' niggas man
There are too many people lying and pretending to have money
Too many cappin' bitches out here man
There are too many women who are also lying and pretending to have money
Either you gettin' money or you cappin'
You are either actually making money or pretending to make money
Uh, pushin' Vs, hundreds in my jeans, that's a hundred Gs
I have genuine Versace clothing and hundreds of thousands of dollars on me
Bougie bitch, says she wanna leave, well fuck it leave
A high-maintenance woman said she wants to leave, so I told her to go ahead and leave
You ain't got no car and you ain't got no keys (you ain't got no keys)
You have no means of transportation, no car, and no keys
Now call that UBER to take you home
You need to call an Uber to take you home because I won't be driving you
And when you leave leave me alone (skrrt, skrrt)
Once you leave, don't contact me anymore
Don't hit my phone
Don't call or text me after you leave
Pour me up some Hennessy, roll up a bone, I'm tired of hoes
I need to drink and smoke because I am tired of dealing with women
How the hell you broke but wearing designer clothes?
How can you claim to be broke while wearing expensive designer clothing?
You stupid hoe (stupid), I swear I'm through with those 'cause damn they do the most
You are a foolish person, and I am done with people who are always trying to show off
That clouting shit, I don't care 'bout the shit
I am not interested in the act of trying to gain social media popularity
I don't care if you've known
Your past relationship with me does not matter anymore
Them cappin' guys, always rappin' lies but be a rat inside
Those who pretend to have a lot of money are often liars and untrustworthy
Chasin' cheese, I'm out here chasin' green
I am trying to make genuine money instead of chasing after fake things
What's brackin' five (brackin' five), we packin' 30s, 40s, and we packin' 9s
What's up (what's happening)? We have weapons such as guns and are ready to defend ourselves
I'm packin' mine, my pockets fat inside 'cause bitch I'm stackin' mine
My pockets are full of money because I am successful
If you ain't comin' out to make no money then nigga go back inside (go back inside)
If you are not trying to make money, then you should stay home instead of being out in the world
Was sober for a minute, I drank that Henny and now I'm back alive
I was sober for a short time, but drinking Henny has made me feel alive again
Yeah I'm humble but I got different sides, so ayy, don't act surprised
I may be humble, but I have different sides to my personality, so don't be surprised
Redlyfe gang, we wilin' out (Redlyfe)
I am a member of the Redlyfe gang and we are wild and crazy
Rich nigga without havin' clout (uh-huh)
I have a lot of money without the need for social media popularity
Flip a check soon as you get a check, make that money stretch (make that money stretch)
As soon as you earn money, use that money wisely and make it last
Spend a check, just to get a bitch, man that's a dummy flex (dummy flex)
Spending money just to impress a woman is a foolish idea
Goofy guys, we don't know them niggas, we like, "Who dem guys?" (Who dem guys?)
Unknown and foolish people are not worth our time or attention
'Cause where I'm from it's do or die, you do for me, I do for mine
In my hometown, we help each other and work together for our own benefit
Hoppin' out the foreign with the Louie slides, movie time (movie time)
I am getting out of an expensive car wearing Louis Vuitton slides and ready for a good time
Go against the gang, that's a suicide, don't do it slime (don't do it slime)
Going against my gang is a foolish decision that could lead to your own destruction
Never snitchin', if I do the crime, I'ma do the time
I will never testify against others and accept the consequences for my own actions
Never switchin', if you forever loyal I'll forever ride
I will always stay true to those who are loyal to me
Handle business, mind my business, fuck your business, not my business
I take care of my own business and do not involve myself in the affairs of others
I be where that money at, this not lean it's Cognac
I am always seeking opportunities to make money, and I am currently drinking Cognac, not lean
Damn, I need that loud pack, where brodie at? (Yerr)
I am in need of some marijuana, and I am asking where my friend is
Man, I swear I act just like my zodiac (Aries shit)
My personality traits match those of my zodiac sign, which is Aries
Shout out my SG niggas, that's what my crodie jack (crodie)
I am giving a shout out to my friends in the SG gang
Can't say you loyal to me, nah, you gotta show me that (you gotta show me)
Words are not enough to prove your loyalty to me, you need to demonstrate it through your actions
I'ma hold me down, ya'll niggas can't hold me back (y'all niggas can't hold me back)
I will take care of myself, and no one can stop me
Ayy, either you trappin' or you cappin'
You are either making real money or pretending to make money
Man, pick a side
Choose whether you are genuinely making money or pretending to make money
Ain't no switchin' sides
Once you have chosen your path, stay true to it
Period
This is not up for debate or discussion
Rich niggas out here man
There are genuinely wealthy people around
Fake flexin'
People pretending to be wealthy or successful
You either getting money or you gettin', yah mean?
You are either genuinely making money or pretending to make money, understand?
Or you tellin' lies man
You are lying about your success and income
You out here cappin'
You are pretending to be successful and wealthy
Too many niggas out here cappin'
There are too many people pretending to be successful
Bitches cappin'
Women are also pretending to be successful
Actin' like they got it
Pretending to have money
Too many niggas out here actin like they got it
There are too many people pretending to have money they do not actually have
Spending' money, and they ain't even got it
People are spending money they do not actually have just to show off
Just to impress
They are doing it solely to make an impression on others
Y'all weird bro
This behavior is strange and foolish
C'mon man, get your money up, man
It would be better to focus on actually making money instead of pretending to have it
Either you trappin' or you cappin'
You are either genuinely making money or pretending to make money
Either you trappin' or you cappin'
You must choose whether you are going to truly make money or pretend to have it
Ain't no switchin' sides
Once you have made your decision, you must stick with it
Period
This is not up for debate or discussion
Ayy, ooh
Vocalizations to close out the song
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Written by: Katorah Marrero, William Michael Coleman
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You know its fire when you keep replaying it back before it even half way
Nukes for America
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Thts a facts . I literally just did tht no cap 🧢