Mustard - Ballin Ft. Roddy — Ricch

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

In the lyrics, Roddy Ricch highlights the stark contrast between his past and present:

Released in 2019 as part of Mustard’s album Perfect Ten , the song became a massive cultural phenomenon: Mustard - Ballin ft. Roddy Ricch

The track found a second life on social media platforms like TikTok, where the opening lines—"I put the new Forgis on the Jeep"—became synonymous with viral memes and videos. Roddy Ricch with the new swag - Facebook

The song celebrates his success through luxury symbols like "bloody bottoms" (Christian Louboutin shoes), putting "Forgis" (Forgiato rims) on a Jeep, and driving a Maybach. The track's soulful foundation comes from a nostalgic

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.

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 Roddy Ricch with the new swag - Facebook

The song's quality and popularity earned it a Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap/Sung Performance.