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: Much of the video takes place in a dark, flooded basement or a high-end strip club environment.

: A common trope in rap music, signaling a relentless focus on success and wealth. Where to Listen or Watch rihanna_pour_it_up_explicit

: Referencing the jewelry worn on her teeth, a staple of hip-hop culture. : Much of the video takes place in

: The song focuses on Rihanna's wealth and her ability to "ball out" without concern for others' opinions. rihanna_pour_it_up_explicit

: The repetitive chorus—"Throw it up, throw it up / Watch it all fall out / Pour it up, pour it up / That's how we ball out"—emphasizes the act of spending money ("making it rain") as a form of power. The Music Video (Explicit Version)