"Dope Money" is a song by Gucci Mane, an American rapper and songwriter. In this song, Gucci Mane talks about his life of drug dealing and the wealth it has brought him. The song starts with Gucci waking up next to a girl in the evening. He reflects on a wild night of partying and taking ecstasy. Gucci mentions that if he sees the girl again tonight, he won't pay her because he already spent a lot of money the previous night. Gucci Mane then goes on to boast about his success in introducing a new style called "flexin'." He mentions meeting a Mexican person at the age of 23 and investing the profits he made from his drug dealing. He also highlights his expertise in the drug trade, referring to his "whip game" (selling drugs) and trying to perfect it. Gucci mentions his ability to sell drugs in large quantities, even going as far as saying he has "extra bricks" for sale. He further shows off his wealth by mentioning his expensive jewelry with Canary yellow stones. Gucci Mane then talks about entering a club and intimidating his foes, causing them to exit. He references his violent tendencies by mentioning how his gun can make someone's head spin like in the movie "The Exorcist." In the chorus, Gucci Mane emphasizes his success in drug dealing, referring to it as "Dope Money." He talks about spending a large amount of money on a girl and putting the Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) brand on her. He also mentions keeping the girl's secret when her boyfriend goes to jail and how he always looks fresh when he pulls up. Gucci Mane continues with a verse where he talks about confronting someone who he believes is pretending to be tough. He calls out their disguise and threatens to take revenge on the person. He mentions using a gun in the club and implies that he has shot someone multiple times before. He also reminisces about his past, driving a powerful car with Daytona rims and living in the Sun Valley Apartments, which he compares to the notorious "Y," a public housing community. Gucci Mane then boasts about his influence and success, claiming to have taken over Zaytoven's basement studio and made his music popular nationwide. He mentions being surrounded by 50 Haitian guys at a place called "citrus station." The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus, once again highlighting Gucci Mane's wealth, his ability to spend lavishly on women, and his fresh appearance every time he arrives somewhere. Overall, "Dope Money" highlights Gucci Mane's past involvement in drug dealing and the financial success he achieved through it. The song also showcases his arrogance, violent tendencies, and extravagant lifestyle.
