Released: 2003 • Features: Boosie Badazz, Bun B
“In My Pocket” by the legendary Pimp C, featuring Boosie Badazz and Bun B, is a clever and gritty testament to the relentless pursuit of wealth in the hip-hop game. It lays bare the raw edges of hustling, women, and the allure of materialism in an unapologetic anthem. Each verse is stacked with bravado, painting a charismatic picture of Pimp C’s world.
Opening up with a statement characteristic to Pimp C’s authentic pimp persona, he sets the tone for the track – a transactional view of women in relationship to his wealth. “If you wanna ride Benz, and sit on the leather/Then you gon have to get some chips and get your paper together” is indicative of Pimp C’s way of saying you gotta bring something to the table if you’re going to enjoy his luxury lifestyle.
The repeated line “Where Dem Dollas At?/In my pocket lil bitch” acts as both a chorus and a mantra, representing Pimp C’s untouchable wealth, all while brushing off the transactional romantic advances from women intent on capitalizing on his wealth.
Boosie Badazz continues the theme of wealth and its relationship to women, his verse is filled with the spoils of his success, showing off his lifestyle of luxury and asserting his own worth in the face of others’ greed. His line “I see you looking for them dollars, cause you see my gold chains” showcases the enticing allure his wealth creates, while his refusal to part with his money for anyone unworthy is starkly outlined.
Bun B lends his own brand of cool-headed wisdom to the song with his verse. His lines “We don’t go for none of that, none of that, we’re the board of that” dismiss the games people try to play to get their hands on his wealth. His firm refusal highlights a strict business acumen that navigates the music industry while maintaining his wealth.
The song hypnotically reiterates its chorus – a constant reminder of the wealth the trio has accumulated. The repeating line is a slick, catchy soundbite that underscores the artists’ firm grip on their wealth and their unfazed attitudes towards those eyeing it.
Gold, supermodels, clubs, and swangers (slang term for car rims) are flaunted throughout the song as markers of their success in the hip-hop hustle. The provocatively descriptive language and sharp portrayal of their high-rolling lifestyle serve as both a celebration of their achievements and a cautionary tale of the ruthless world they navigate.
Throughout the track, the artists reiterate the refrain “In my pocket lil bitch,” each time knocking back any potential money-grubbers with a defiant assertion of control over their wealth. Ultimately, “In My Pocket” serves up an unflinching portrayal of wealth, women, and swagger in the world of hip-hop, true to the styles of Pimp C, Boosie Badazz, and Bun B.
