It became one of the most successful singles for both artists, peaking in the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100.
In the lyrics, Roddy Ricch highlights the stark contrast between his past and present: Mustard - Ballin ft. Roddy Ricch
Despite his new wealth—carrying "a hundred racks" in his jeans—he emphasizes that he never forgot the struggle or the "dirty money" he had to "birdbath" (clean) early on. Cultural Impact It became one of the most successful singles
He mentions his upbringing in the "Yajects" (a reference to housing projects) and his time spent "trap[ping]" and "serv[ing] crack" to get by. Released in 2019 as part of Mustard’s album
Released in 2019 as part of Mustard’s album Perfect Ten , the song became a massive cultural phenomenon:
The track's soulful foundation comes from a nostalgic sample of the 1997 hit by the R&B girl group 702 . Mustard's production transformed that 90s classic into a bouncy, modern West Coast beat, providing the perfect canvas for Roddy Ricch to reflect on his journey. From the "Yajects" to the Charts