The song “Project Walls” by Lil Tjay featuring YoungBoy Never Broke Again reflects on the struggles and hardships the artists have faced while growing up in impoverished neighborhoods, specifically in the projects. The lyrics touch on themes of poverty, resilience, and the desire for a better life.
In the chorus, Lil Tjay mentions “roaches, project walls, dead broke,” which symbolize the challenging living conditions he has experienced. The reference to roaches and project walls represents the dilapidated and cramped environments often found in low-income housing projects. Being “dead broke” refers to his past financial struggles and lack of resources.
Lil Tjay expresses his determination to change his life and improve his circumstances, stating that he has tried various approaches to achieve success. Despite facing obstacles and people who wish him harm, potentially referring to those who want him dead or locked up in the federal prison system, he continues to strive for better opportunities.
In YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s verse, he shares a similar sentiment about overcoming adversity and refusing to let negativity bring him down. He mentions the federal walls, indicating his familiarity with the criminal justice system and possibly implying that he has encountered legal troubles in the past. However, he asserts that he no longer cries or lets fake people affect him deeply. He emphasizes his independence, success, and determination to accumulate wealth.
Watch: Lil Tjay – ‘Project Walls’
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Who is Lil Tjay?
Lil Tjay (real name Tione Jayden Merritt) is an American rapper and singer from the Bronx, New York. He rose to prominence in 2017 with his song “Resume”, and then the release of his breakthrough song “Brothers” which led him to sign with Columbia Records later during that year.
Lil Tjay’s music is a blend of hip hop, trap, and drill, and he is known for his melodic rapping style. He has drawn comparisons to fellow New York rapper A Boogie wit da Hoodie. His biggest musical influences are Drake, Meek Mill, and Usher.
Lil Tjay’s debut studio album, True 2 Myself, was released in 2019. The album debuted at number 5 on the Billboard 200, marking the album his first charted release. He has since released two more mixtapes, State of Emergency (2020) and Destined 2 Win (2021).
In 2022, Lil Tjay was shot seven times in an attempted robbery. He underwent extensive surgery but has since made a full recovery.
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