Released: 2018 • Features: Murda Beatz, Lil Yachty, Offset
“Do Not Disturb” by Smokepurpp, featuring Murda Beatz, Lil Yachty, and Offset, is a braggadocious anthem of nights filled with lavish spending, wild encounters, and a disregard for any individual trying to disrupt their flow. The artists echo a swaggering, decadent lifestyle paired with an unapologetic resilience to disturbances from the outside world.
Smokepurpp’s verse starts with “Diamond on my neck like river,” suggesting a display of wealth, and further emphasizes his independent wealth with “Put the K to his mouth like a motherfucking dinner.” The ‘K’ here refers to a Kel-Tec firearm, painting a picture of a gritty street lifestyle infringed upon by the constant threat of violence. It underlines the gangsta image that’s often associated with the trap genre. Smokepurpp also brags about wearing a ‘Rollie,’ a luxury Rolex watch, and driving a Lamborghini (“Hop in the Lamb’, and that shit goin’ skrrt”). The theme of success and wealth are propagated using words like “Rollie,” “Lamb’,” and references to Percocet pills, often mentioned in hip-hop as a symbol of an extravagant lifestyle.
As the song transitions to Lil Yachty, he boasts about a Bentley Coupe, distancing himself from the reasonable Chrysler, as a nod to his elevated status. He also mentions his refusal to engage in rap cyphers, a traditional form of freestyle rapping in a group. This rejection underscores his untypical rise in the industry, coming up in the era of Soundcloud and social media, rather than through traditional routes.
Offset brings his signature style in the final verse, dabbling in themes of risk and danger connected to his lifestyle. His aphorism, “Hang a fuckboy like a Hall of Fame Jersey,” serves as a warning to anyone attempting to cross him. He mentions “Sippin’ the mud, live on the cloud,” referring to the consumption of codeine cough syrup, colloquially known as “lean” or “sizzurp” which is a significant part of the Southern rap scenes drug culture.
The chorus simply reiterates the title, “Do Not Disturb,” emphasizing the need for no interruptions during their thrill-filled exploits. The reference to AKs and headshots juxtaposed with the demand for privacy reflects the turbulent combo of violence and peace that characterizes the rapper’s lives.
Overall, “Do Not Disturb” paints a vivid picture of the rose-tinted underworld, where money, drugs, and violence play centerstage in the lives of these rappers, while also highlighting their need for undisturbed peace amidst chaos, serving as a representation of their struggle.
