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
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 Mustard - Ballin ft. Roddy Ricch
The song's quality and popularity earned it a Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap/Sung Performance. 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. Roddy Ricch with the new swag - Facebook
It became one of the most successful singles for both artists, peaking in the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100.