This song is rooted in a very real, very dark piece of their history. Before they were famous, Ruby and $crim made a : if they didn't "make it" in the music industry by the time they turned 30, they would take their own lives. By dedicating their entire existence to music, they effectively "killed" their former selves to succeed at any cost. Musical and Visual Style
: The lyrics are a chaotic blend of drug references, social isolation, and a refusal to fit in, with Ruby rapping about "itching for a plot" and feeling like he doesn't exist at all. Why It Resonates uicideboyu i c i d e b o y I Hung Myself for a Persona
This post explores the raw, confrontational energy of uicideboyu i c i d e b o y This song is rooted in a very real,
: It was released as part of a double music video alongside "Now I'm Up To My Neck With Offers". Interestingly, while both cousins are in the video, the "I Hung Myself for a Persona" portion primarily features Ruby da Cherry's verse. Musical and Visual Style : The lyrics are
: The track features an ominous, high-pitched, sing-song rap style reminiscent of Koopsta Knicca from the early 2000s.
(Aristos Petrou, aka Ruby da Cherry, and Scott Arceneaux Jr., aka $crim) aren’t just a duo—they’re a phenomenon. Rising from the murky depths of in 2013, the New Orleans cousins built an empire on a foundation of abrasive beats and brutally honest lyrics.