Stop Breathing

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"Stop Breathing"
Roddy Ricch - Stop Breathing.jpg
Single by Roddy Ricch
from the album Feed Tha Streets III
ReleasedSeptember 30, 2022
Length1:50
Label Atlantic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Roddy Ricch singles chronology
"Ghetto Superstar"
(2022)
"Stop Breathing"
(2022)
"B.R.O. (Better Ride Out)"
(2022)
Music video
"Stop Breathing" on YouTube

"Stop Breathing" is a song by American rapper Roddy Ricch, released on September 30, 2022, as the lead single from his third mixtape Feed Tha Streets III (2022). It was produced by Turbo, JetsonMade, Pooh Beatz, and Shottie.

Contents

Composition and lyrics

In the song, Roddy Ricch rap-sings about the wealth and material possessions that he has obtained as a result of his success: "Look out the window, what do I see? / A couple yachts, they got some thots that trot the seven seas / Got CCs and Louis Vs out of every season/ Card me please, Forgis make 'em stop breathin'". [1] [2] Moreover, he mentions receiving a Ferrari from Mustard and being free from everyday struggles. [3] [4]

Music video

The music video was released alongside the single, and sees Roddy Ricch enjoying his prosperous lifestyle, such as boarding a jet and donning Louis Vuitton. The video also features clips of him with Post Malone at the Twelve Carat Tour. [2] [5]

Charts

Chart performance for "Stop Breathing"
Chart (2022)Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [6] 90
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) [7] 24
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles ( Billboard ) [8] 4
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [9] 31

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