Released: 2018
In “1400 / 999 Freestyle,” Trippie Redd and Juice WRLD are clearly takin’ it to the gutter. With raw lyrics filled with tales of drug use, sexual encounters, and violent clashes, these cats are painting a vivid picture of a lifestyle that’s both grimy and glamorous. It’s an exploration of life in the fast lane, and the turmoil and triumph that come with it.
When Trippie Redd spits, “Lyft on a bitch, finna walk when they sniffin’ a brick,” he’s throwin’ you straight into his wild world, where at any time someone can be caught with a substantial amount of cocaine (‘brick’).
His repeated line about bustin’ moves with a chick in “the back with the Burberry on” shows his affinity for luxury fashion labels and sexual conquests. And when he boasts, “And ’til this day, that lil’ bitch know all my songs“, he underscores his fame and success in the rap game.
Later, he spits, “I’m a different man when I’m off of the molly“, hinting at his struggles with substance abuse, and its transformational effects on him. Similarly, Juice WRLD reflects on his own experiences with drug addiction, rapping in the final verse about his move from Xanax to Percocets, and purging ‘Percs’ due to the stomach discomfort they cause him.
These rappers also display a fiercely defensive attitude.Stashin’ a firearm, ready to “blam” at anyone who steps up to him. The ruthlessness of street life is further echoed in verses like, “Beefin’ with me, get you murked“. There’s no room for hesitation or weakness in this environment.
In the end, though, “1400 / 999 Freestyle” isn’t just a rough chronicle of street life and stardom. It’s a raw, unfiltered glimpse into the lives of two successful artists who have lived on the edge, navigated the ups and downs, and come out the other side with stories to tell. It’s a unique blend of hard-edged life experience and artistic expression that gives this track its punch.
