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What is the meaning behind “Rackaids on rackaids, got back-ends on back-ends So my money makin’ my back ache (Aagh)”? Bad and Boujee by Migos (Ft. Lil Uzi Vert)

Rackaids is southern slang, similar to “racks,” which stands for thousands of dollars. It is mostly used in Georgia, Florida and Alabama. Offset is making serious money on the back end—the payment one receives after performing a show or endorsing a product.

What is the meaning behind “I’m not stupid so I keep the Uzi (Rrah)”? Bad and Boujee by Migos (Ft. Lil Uzi Vert)

You won’t catch Offset unready, he always has his Uzi with him to take care of his ass when he is in trouble. This is also a shout-out to collaborator Lil Uzi Vert , so Offset is both physically and verbally armed here.

What is the meaning behind “I’m young and rich and plus I’m bougie (Hey)”? Bad and Boujee by Migos (Ft. Lil Uzi Vert)

To describe someone as “bourgeois” or “bougie” is generally a criticism of that person, not a compliment. While “bourgeois” has conveyed different ideas throughout history, it’s used in modern culture to describe a fake, materialistic, and hedonistic lifestyle. Thus, it’s interesting that Migos has chosen to embrace this term. Whether Migos’ acceptance of this materialistic …

What is the meaning behind “Magic with the brick, do voodoo (Magic)”? Bad and Boujee by Migos (Ft. Lil Uzi Vert)

A “brick” of cocaine is a kilogram. Cooking it into crack, or cutting it with other ingredients turns one brick into two, like magic. “Voodoo” is sometimes believed to be a form of black magic, manipulating forces of evil to do your bidding. Cutting drugs to increase your return could be considered evil. The other …

What is the meaning behind “This a Rollie, not a Muller (Hey) Dabbin’ on ’em like the usual (Dab)”? Bad and Boujee by Migos (Ft. Lil Uzi Vert)

Offset lets us know that the expensive watch he’s wearing is not from the Swiss manufacturer Franck Muller, but actually a Rolex. This line also puts a spin on some of Uzi’s bars from “Do What I Want”: This ain’t no Rollie bitch this is a Franck Muller Yeah a Franck Muller

What is the meaning behind “Rick the Ruler, diamonds cooler (Cooler)”? Bad and Boujee by Migos (Ft. Lil Uzi Vert)

“Rick The Ruler” is the nickname of rapper Slick Rick, a former member of Doug E. Fresh & the Get Fresh Crew. Besides being known as one of hip-hop’s greatest storytellers, he often sported a lot of diamond encrusted jewelery. However, Offset claims that his diamonds are even cooler than Rick’s.

What is the meaning behind “Holdin’ the fire with no holster (Blaow)”? Bad and Boujee by Migos (Ft. Lil Uzi Vert)

Holsters are used to carry or restrict the use of an item, in this case it would be a handgun holster (The Fire). Since he is holding it without a holster, he is simply carrying it around, nothing to hold it back.

What is the meaning behind “Yeah, my diamond’s a choker (Glah)”? Bad and Boujee by Migos (Ft. Lil Uzi Vert)

Offset’s chains have so many diamonds that they resemble a choker—a close-fitting necklace. He could also be saying the numerous diamonds he’s wearing around his neck are so tightly packed together and heavy that they’re choking him. While performing on Jimmy Kimmel Live , Offset rocks a diamond chain necklace that resembles a choker.