(dirty) | Lil Wayne Ft Rick Ross - (john) If I Die Today

The track was produced by and Ayo the Producer . Its origin is deeply personal to Wayne; upon his release from Rikers Island in 2010, the first song he heard in his car was Rick Ross's "I'm Not a Star". He reportedly became obsessed with the record, leading to the creation of "John" as a thematic successor.

: Lyrics frequently contrast violent imagery with extreme luxury, such as Wayne's "$200 thou' on a chain" or Ross's "yellow bitch" (a yellow Lamborghini). Production & Origins Lil Wayne ft Rick Ross - (John) If I die today (Dirty)

Directed by , the official music video emphasizes an edgy, industrial atmosphere: The track was produced by and Ayo the Producer

: The intro features a sample of a "TV News Report on Alien Invasion" from the 1959 sci-fi movie Teenagers From Outer Space . : Lyrics frequently contrast violent imagery with extreme

The song operates as a dark, celebratory anthem of resilience and dominance, exploring several primary themes:

: Rick Ross famously appears slumped in a tricked-out wheelchair, a stark visual contrast to his usual "boss" persona, while Lil Wayne raps while perched atop giant tire piles. John by Lil Wayne feat. Rick Ross - WhoSampled

: The recurring refrain "I'm not a star, somebody lied" (interpolated from Rick Ross's "I'm Not a Star") highlights a rejection of the "pop star" label in favor of a more grounded, dangerous street persona.