Ghetto Knows
Kool G Rap Lyrics

New York New York the city that never sleeps
The city of New York is constantly busy and filled with activity, never resting.

Bodies covered in white sheets are layin' in the streets
There are dead bodies lying in the streets, covered with white sheets as a result of violence.

Shit gets deep as we creep up the block by the kids slangin' rocks
The situation becomes intense as we cautiously walk up the street where young individuals are selling drugs.

And holdin' glocks stolen from the cops to get props
These kids possess stolen guns, particularly Glocks, which they acquired from the police to gain respect and recognition.

You gotta split a top on the regular
It's necessary to regularly shoot someone in the head.

Or get plugged in your mug, from a slug, by your competitor
Otherwise, you'll get shot in the face by your rival with a bullet.

Gunshots echo throughout the city like thunder, no wonder
The sound of gunfire reverberates through the city, similar to how thunder echoes, and it's not surprising.

Another brother six feet under
Another African-American individual is buried six feet underground, indicating they have been killed.

You know it ain't no jokin' when the streetlights are broken
When the streetlights are not functioning, it's a serious and dangerous situation.

So keep your eyes open, or get ready for a, smokin' 'loc
Be vigilant and alert, or else you'll be shot and killed.

Step out of line, I hope you got your nine gun son
If you act out of order, I hope you are armed with a 9mm gun, my friend.

The Smith and Wess', you better press 9-1-1 (word up)
It's necessary to call emergency services (911) considering the danger posed by the Smith & Wesson firearms.

Or make a run for it there's too many to tackle
Alternatively, you can attempt to escape since the number of assailants is overwhelming.

The Big Apple will put your ass on ice like a Snapple
The city of New York will swiftly harm or kill you, similar to how a Snapple beverage is chilled on ice.

So even though I rap I gots to stay strapped
Despite being a rapper, I need to carry weapons for self-defense.

Niggas act up I back up (PI-YAH)
If individuals misbehave and cause trouble, I respond and support myself with gunfire sounds.

I bust a cap inside your fuckin' hat
I shoot a bullet into your hat, causing harm or danger.

Don't even pose with them hoes, the swinger that you chose
Don't associate or appear with untrustworthy females, as the man you have chosen to associate with might be aligned with your enemies.

Just might be down with the foes, only the shadow knows
That person you've chosen to be involved with could potentially be collaborating with opposing forces, but only the secretive shadow truly knows.

And ain't no lollipop, lollipop over here only the shottie pops
There are no sweet treats or candy to enjoy over here; instead, only the sounds of shotguns firing exist.

(BOOM) Now just sit back and watch the bodies drop
Now, relax and observe as the casualties multiply and people are killed.

The younger gunmen got the bigger niggaz runnin'
The younger criminals instill fear, causing the older and more experienced individuals to flee.

The shorties (what) the shorties (what) the shorties are comin'
The young individuals are making their presence known and approaching the scene.

To push a nigga wig back, and leave his ass flat on his back
They intend to shoot someone in the head, causing fatal injury and leaving them lying motionless on the ground.

The motherfuckin' ghetto knows, and it's like that
The impoverished neighborhood is aware of all the crimes and violence occurring, and this is the harsh reality.

Today's headlines, another nigga dead
The news for today reports another African-American individual being killed.

Six to the body and fo' to the head
The victim sustained six gunshot wounds to the body and four to the head, resulting in death.

Followed the red bitch in the bed full of lead
After pursuing the target, they shot and killed her, leaving a bed full of bullet casings.

A drug-related case and now the place is filled with Feds
The incident is connected to illicit drug activities, and as a result, the area has been swarmed with federal agents.

Ramshacked the shack, disclose 'bout two kilos of dope
They forcefully entered a shack and discovered approximately two kilograms of illegal drugs.

Two ounces of coke's caught in the pocket of his coat
They found two ounces of cocaine hidden in the pocket of the deceased's coat.

So, another brother caught the ultimate surprise
Once again, another African-American individual has been unexpectedly killed.

With blown out brains, to drop stains on his eyes
The fatal gunshot caused his brains to splatter and leave stains on his eyes, signifying his death.

Dazed as I sit back and watch the channel two news
Feeling stunned and disoriented, I sit and observe the news broadcast on Channel 2.

Watchin' his family goin' through all the boo-hoos
Observing the grieving and emotional state of his family as they go through the process of mourning.

You lose, like an Ill Street, the Blues are gettin' deeper
You experience defeat similar to someone losing on an impoverished street, and the feeling of sadness intensifies.

Nothin' left in the room except for him, the Grim Reaper
In that room, there is nothing remaining except for the presence of Death himself, the Grim Reaper.

Police are takin' [unknown] snapshots, scoop up some blood drops
Law enforcement officers are taking photographs and collecting samples of blood as evidence at the crime scene.

Pull out a file on a juvenile child of mugshots
They retrieve a file containing photographs of a young individual who has a history of being involved in criminal activities.

The cops knew he fell victim to laws on the street
The police were aware that this young person became a victim due to the dangerous environment of the streets.

So they just, pull out the white sheets, to cover up the dead meat
To conceal the evidence of the deceased individual, the police simply utilize white sheets to drape over the body.

Seal off the area with yellow tape, draw the white/chalk around the body now the party has to motivate
The police cordon off the crime scene using yellow tape, then outline the body with white chalk, indicating that investigations and legal processes must now move forward.

One more outlaw, was murdered on the scene for the green
Another individual involved in criminal activities was killed at the location due to monetary reasons.

Died at the age of seventeen
This person's life came to an end when they were only seventeen years old.

Strollin' the concrete, packin' my heat, walkin' the backstreets
I confidently walk the city streets, carrying my weapon, especially when navigating quieter, less frequented areas.

I seen niggaz pull up, peepin' me out the side a black Jeep
I noticed some individuals driving up in a black Jeep, sneakily observing my actions from the side of the vehicle.

Six feet deep, that's where I'm goin' if I'm slippin'
If I make a mistake or become careless, I will end up buried six feet underground.

Steady cockin' my shit cause I already got the clip in
With caution, I continuously prepare my firearm for use since I have already loaded the magazine into it.

Now who's the first nigga to run up, here they come up
I wonder who will be the first audacious person to approach and confront me, and suddenly, it happens.

The block hardrocks with glocks rollin' holdin' they guns up
The tough individuals from the neighborhood, armed with Glock pistols, swiftly approach while pointing their firearms in a threatening manner.

I buck, I buck, and then I struck one in the chest
I shoot my weapon repeatedly, accurately hitting one of them in the chest.

Nigga should of wore a vest but now his ass is put to rest
If only this person had chosen to wear a bulletproof vest, but now he has been killed, and his body lies lifeless.

But now I got three mo' niggaz, pullin triggers
However, I now have three additional individuals targeting me, shooting their guns.

Strays are ricochetin' off the bricks, zigga zigga
The stray bullets are bouncing off the walls and buildings, creating a zigzag pattern.

But who got the biggest strap? Who's bustin' bigger caps?
Among us, who possesses the most powerful firearm? Who is firing bullets with more impact?

My BOOM BOOM BOOMS against they PAP PAP PAPS
The sound and impact of my gunshots overpower and dominate their feeble attempts to shoot back.

No haps, G. Rap ain't goin' out like a sucker
No possibility of failure or defeat; Kool G. Rap will not allow himself to be seen as weak or vulnerable.

I reloaded the shot and dropped another motherfucker
I load another round of ammunition into the firearm and successfully shoot and kill another person.

Quick, I duck and shit to dodge the bullets comin' at me
Swiftly, I crouch down and take defensive measures to avoid being hit by the bullets being fired in my direction.

'Cause I won't be too happy with a slug inside my nappy
I definitely wouldn't be pleased if a bullet were to penetrate my head, causing injury or death.

Two more niggaz left, they scared to death, but I'm leary
Only two individuals remain, and they are fearful for their lives, although I am also cautious and suspicious of their intentions.

Shit gets kinda scary when I got bulletholes near me
It becomes quite frightening when there are bullet holes in close proximity to where I am positioned.

I went between two cars, lettin' off the quarter pound
I positioned myself between two parked cars and discharged a significant amount of ammunition.

I see another body fallin' down to the ground
I witness yet another individual collapsing and landing on the ground after being shot.

Quick I run up on him cause I don't think that he's dead
I rapidly approach him because I suspect he may still be alive and not fatally wounded.

Standin' over his ass I put two more inside his head
As I stand above him, I fire two additional shots into his head, ensuring his demise.

That's three niggaz down, only got one nigga to go
Three individuals have been killed, and there is only one more person left to eliminate.

I gots to send his ass to the gravedigger so
I am obligated to send him to meet his demise and be buried.

I lay low in the cut and wait for moneygrip to slip up
I conceal myself and patiently wait for the intended target to make a mistake or expose himself.

Nearly shot my whole clip up, I got one more slug to rip up
I have almost emptied my entire ammunition magazine, but I still have one more bullet remaining to fire.

Look over by the GS, see his ass stickin his head out
I glance in the direction of the gas station and notice his head briefly protruding, making him a target.

Boom, let the lead out, blew a piece of his brain dead out
I pull the trigger, releasing a gunshot and causing a significant portion of his brain to be violently expelled.

The back of his head, now he's dead, because he fell face down
As he collapses and falls with his face downward, it is confirmed that he is dead due to the gunshot wound to the back of his head.

Right on the motherfuckin' streets that he dwelled
His life has ended right there on the very streets he called home and was familiar with.