Mic Check Lyrics – Vince Staples, The Alchemist

Mic Check Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
In this part, Vince is painting a picture of his lifestyle—flashy cars, dangerous choices, and the kind of mindset that comes from growing up in tough environments. He’s talking about rolling around in a fancy car with a gun, ready to protect himself. When he mentions “Mike in ‘98,” he’s probably comparing himself to Michael Jordan at his peak—confident, unstoppable, and not taking disrespect. The whole vibe is about coming up from nothing, hustling across state lines, and living by his own rules. He throws in a line about “Californicate,” blending love for California with a wild party lifestyle. When he talks about people wanting to party with him, he makes it clear that his world isn’t safe or simple—you might catch a case just being around. He also throws shade at fake gangsters, saying he can tell who’s real or not just by how they rap and act.

[Verse 2]
Here, Vince keeps that gritty, on-edge tone. He’s saying if someone comes at him, he’s not hesitating to defend himself. That same energy goes into relationships—if someone isn’t really down for him, they can go too. When he compares him and his boys to “glitch codes,” he’s saying they move differently, maybe unpredictably, and can break the usual rules. Then he mentions causing a stir at Winco, like they’re turning normal situations into chaos. He talks about life being a gamble—sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, but he plans to win more. There’s paranoia too—he’s always watching out for threats. With “Meet the Flocka with a chopper,” he’s probably referencing heavy firepower and serious backup. He wants to be seen as solid and respected, no matter what his record says. He doesn’t wait for opportunities—he takes them. And when he says “put that on my mama,” he’s backing up every word with serious weight.