Lamar Riddick created Chewing Gum to get people to focus a bit more in-depth on this year’s elections. Throughout the song, Lamar clearly expresses his perspective regarding faith and action, trusting God and doing out part. ⠀

He noted that the song was inspired by one of his favorite actors, Denzel Washington. Washington mentions that he chews gum to help him memorize his lines and allow him to think about them with greater intensity and depth. Lamar seeks to encourage that level of focus in his listeners.