Future’s “PLUTOSKI”: A Deep Dive into Success, Hustle, and the Streets
PLUTOSKI, released on September 20, 2024, is the fifth track on Future’s Mixtape Pluto. Produced by Southside, Wheezy, and one other contributor, the song portrays Future’s continued dominance in the rap game, blending his iconic trap style with themes of wealth, hustle, and street life. The track’s title, PLUTOSKI, combines references to his nickname “Pluto” with “ski,” a slang often used to emphasise flexing or sliding through challenges with ease.
The lyrics capture Future’s journey from the streets to superstardom, a theme central to his discography. His seamless transitions between flaunting wealth, staying grounded in the hustle, and the emotional weight of his experiences create an anthem that’s equal parts celebration and reflection.
Future – PLUTOSKI Lyrics Breakdown
Below are the full lyrics of “PLUTOSKI.”
[Intro]
Woah
Yeah, yeah
I don’t even know what she is
I just took care of the bill
We not no regular niggas
These not the regular pointers
Stunt this and I’m just gon’ show it
Thousand one grams on a chain
I’m gettin’ my currency changed
Goin’ out the country, street nigga, we gangsters
Shit you can get bein’ famous
Can’t hang with a nigga false claimin’
They just be tryna talk like us, yeah
Bitch don’t know what clarity is
I’ve been runnin’ shit for more than a few years, yeah (Plutoski)
[Verse 1]
Chop off the doors again (Ski)
Chop all the doors off the hinges (Plutoski)
Whip up the bowl again (Ski)
Trappin’ out loads (Plutoski)
Sippin’ on dope again (Ski)
I’m back in that mode (Plutoski)
Told all the dogs, “Work the other one” (Ski)
We got another one (Plutoski)
Filipino or Korean
I don’t even know what she is
I just been taggin’ ’em in
Ridin’ with Satan again (Plutoski)
I throw the magazine in
Streets turn a boy to a man
We goin’ dark, it’s nasty
Use the lil’ blogs to gas me
[Chorus]
Yeah, uh, oh, yeah
Trappin’ out the trap, oh, yeah (Yeah, yeah)
I’m flippin’ out the strap, oh, yeah (For the syrup)
I’m flippin’ the— oh, yeah
I’m thuggin’ the thug, oh, yeah
I’m thuggin’ again, oh, yeah
I’m blessin’, I’m bless, oh, yeah, yeah, yeah
I’m flippin’, I’m flippin’, oh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah
Uh, oh, yeah
Trappin’ out the trap, oh, yeah
I’m flippin’ out the strap, oh, yeah
I’m flippin’ the— oh, yeah
I’m thuggin’ the thug, oh, yeah
I’m thuggin’ again, oh, yeah
I’m blessin’, I’m bless, oh, yeah, yeah, yeah
I’m flippin’, I’m flippin’, oh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah
[Verse 2]
Rappin’ and robbin’ again
Streets turned a boy to a millionaire, drinkin’ on lean again
I don’t even know what she is
Filipino or Korean
Send out the lo’ and I’m pullin’ up, I got it on me again
Six in the mornin’ again
Hoggin’ the road in the Benz
I’m on my way to the tail
She tanglin’ up with her friend
I’m tanglin’ up with ’em too
I’m doin’ what a rich nigga do
I throw a party inside my crib
I’m throwin’ a Ferrari inside my ears
[Chorus]
Yeah, uh, oh, yeah
Trappin’ out the trap, oh, yeah (Yeah, yeah)
I’m flippin’ out the strap, oh, yeah (For the syrup)
I’m flippin’ the— oh, yeah
I’m thuggin’ the thug, oh, yeah
I’m thuggin’ again, oh, yeah
I’m blessin’, I’m bless, oh, yeah, yeah, yeah
I’m flippin’, I’m flippin’, oh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah
Uh, oh, yeah
Trappin’ out the trap, oh, yeah
I’m flippin’ out the strap, oh, yeah
I’m flippin’ the— oh, yeah
I’m thuggin’ the thug, oh, yeah
I’m thuggin’ again, oh, yeah
I’m blessin’, I’m bless, oh, yeah, yeah, yeah
I’m flippin’, I’m flippin’, oh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah
“PLUTOSKI” blends Future’s signature trap sound with his reflections on wealth, hustling, and the challenges he’s overcome.
The imagery of chopping doors, trappin’, and flipping straps paints a vivid picture of street life. At the same time, the constant references to luxury cars, parties, and expensive jewelry highlight his rise to success.
With “PLUTOSKI,” Future cements his place as one of the leading figures in modern rap. The song’s lyrics reflect the highs and lows of his journey, from the gritty streets to the heights of fame, all while staying true to his roots.
This track perfectly represents Future’s blend of street toughness and luxury lifestyle.