Pimpin Ain't Eazy

"Pimpin Ain't Eazy"
Single by Kodak Black
from the album Bill Israel
ReleasedFebruary 25, 2019
Length2:57
Label
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Kodak Black singles chronology
"Bestie"
(2019) 		"Pimpin Ain't Eazy"
(2019) 		"Average"
(2019)
Music video
"Pimpin Ain't Eazy" on YouTube

"Pimpin Ain't Eazy" is a song by American rapper Kodak Black, released on February 25, 2019, as the lead single from his third studio album Bill Israel (2020). It was produced by Taz Taylor, Nick Mira and Charlie Handsome.

Critical reception

Steve 'Flash' Juon of RapReviews wrote, "If you thought this was a cover of Big Daddy Kane's similarly named seminal rap duet with Nice & Smooth you'd be disappointed, and if you thought the 'Eazy' spelling indicated it was a tribute to the late Eric Wright you'd be equally disappointed. Honestly it's not even about pimping. He's not out there collecting money from his hoes, strutting in a fur lined suit with a stylish cane, threatening the patrons who refuse to pay his ladies of the evening. All he talks about is how few fucks he gives about anything."[1]

Music video

The music video was released on February 26, 2019. It was directed by Kodak Black and Sway Season.[2]

Controversy

The song garnered controversy for its use of the anti-lesbian slur "dyke" and references to rapper Young M.A, who is openly lesbian, in the chorus ("I be pullin' out straps on these fuck niggas / I go Young M.A on these dumb bitches / Like a dyke man, you niggas can't fuck with me") and second verse ("I'm fuckin' Young M.A, long as she got a coochie / Say she got the strap and the toolie, say she put the crack in her booty").[3][4] In addition, Kodak Black had already made advances to M.A. earlier in February 2019 by writing a comment on an Instagram photo of her and rapper Nicki Minaj: "Both Of Y'all a Get It."[3][5][6] In an Instagram Live session, Young M.A. addressed the lyrics: "Y'all keep talking about this Kodak situation. Y'all niggas is weird, bro. Come on, obviously the nigga is weird, bro. Obviously, he on some shit, bro." She further stated they were both scheduled to perform at the Pot of Gold Music Festival in Phoenix, Arizona and she would address the situation in person.[3][6][7] Kodak Black responded to her comments on Instagram Live:

Yo, y'all stop making Young M.A mad. That's my dog! Don't do that, baby. We gon' catch up. I just wanna be the homie. I just wanna be the forever homie in the cut, vibing... whenever you make up your mind up, I'm here. I'm talking about bae so cute!" I do a lot of stuff, but I do more good than I do bad and more people love me than hate me. I'm talking about, how you a girl but don't want your pussy penetrated? How? Don't be mad at me, 'cause I want you, baby. Don't be mad at me![7][8][9]

In a subsequent Instagram Live video, Young M.A clarified she did not call Kodak weird as an insult, saying "I'm weird. I know I'm weird, I'm good with that. And that nigga weird too. And he know he weird... Y'all stay trying to blow shit out of proportion."[8][9]

In addition to Young M.A, Kodak Black also makes sexual remarks to rappers Dej Loaf and Missy Elliott in the song.[5]

Charts

Chart performance for "Pimpin Ain't Eazy"
Chart (2019) Peak
position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[10] 8
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] 49

References

  1. ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash'. "Kodak Black :: Bill Israel – RapReviews". Retrieved 2021-01-09.
  2. ^ Shifferaw, Abel (February 26, 2019). "Kodak Black Releases Music Video for New Song "Pimpin Ain't Eazy"". Complex. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  3. ^ a b c Ivey, Justin (March 17, 2019). "Young M.A Reacts To Kodak Black Shooting His Shot: "He On Some Shit"". HipHopDX. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  4. ^ "Kodak Black Shoots His Shot at Young MA, She Responds Calling Him 'Weird'". The Source. March 18, 2019. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  5. ^ a b Ch, Devin (March 17, 2019). "Young M.A. Feels Disrespected By Kodak Black's Flirtations: "Y'all N—-s Alright?"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  6. ^ a b Hamilton, Xavier (March 18, 2019). "Kodak Black's Trolling Forces Young M.A to Respond". Complex. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  7. ^ a b Carter, Terry (March 18, 2019). "Young M.A calls Kodak Black "weird" after he name drops her in a sexual song". Revolt. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  8. ^ a b Darville, Jordan (March 18, 2019). "Young M.A dismisses Kodak Black "situation" after controversy over his homophobic lyrics". The Fader. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  9. ^ a b "Kodak Black Under Fire For Comments About Young M.A." Vibe. March 18, 2019. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  10. ^ "Kodak Black Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
  11. ^ "Kodak Black Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 15, 2023.