Frat Rules (feat. A$AP Rocky, Playboi Carti & Big Sean)

A$AP Mob's 'Frat Rules,' featuring A$AP Rocky, Playboi Carti, and Big Sean, is a track that delves into the hedonistic and often controversial lifestyle associated with the party scene. The repetitive chorus, delivered by Playboi Carti, sets the tone for the song, emphasizing a transactional view of relationships where sexual availability is a prerequisite for participation in their world. This repetition underscores the superficiality and the relentless pursuit of pleasure that characterizes the environment they describe.

A$AP Rocky and Big Sean's verses add layers to this narrative, painting a picture of a world where power dynamics and materialism reign supreme. Rocky's lines about beating the 'pussy like it need production' and the subsequent 'reproduction' metaphorically link sexual conquest to creative output, suggesting a commodification of intimacy. The mention of repercussions and concussions hints at the potential violence and chaos that can erupt in this high-stakes, high-pressure lifestyle. The references to wealth, such as 'all your jewelry like tin foil,' juxtapose the facade of opulence with the reality of its often flimsy nature.

Big Sean's contribution further explores the complexities of these relationships, touching on themes of manipulation and emotional detachment. His lines about acting like a mentor and the sarcastic 'talking to her like a nigga Yoda' highlight the performative aspects of these interactions. The mention of 'Netflix and chill' and the nostalgic reference to 'Home Alone' with 'no Macaulay Culkin' blend contemporary and cultural references to underscore the fleeting and often shallow nature of these connections. The song's recurring theme of 'bitches not fucking, not coming' serves as a stark reminder of the transactional and often dehumanizing nature of the party culture they depict.