Blowin' Up in the World
Kool G Rap Lyrics

Back in the days was kinda crazy, kid I started out with nothin
In the past, I had a difficult time because I had very little to start with.

Wasn't livin like Thanksgiving, I was turkey without the stuffin
I had almost nothing, and my life was difficult.

Sometimes I sweared to God that I was headed for the poorhouse
At times, I was so poor that I thought I might end up homeless.

Say mama caught the drama, she would bleed tryin to feed 4 mouths
My mother struggled a lot to feed me and my three siblings.

Wasn't rockin Girbauds, I barely had clothes, and when it snowed and temperatures droppin below zero, you know I froze
I didn't have nice clothes or winter gear to keep me warm in harsh weather.

No CD's, a black and white TV, a seat is a rubber tire with a hanger for the antenna, turned channels with some pliers
My entertainment options were very limited, and I had to improvise to watch TV.

Had nothin in my cabinet, but cans of Raid
I didn't have any food except for bug spray.

I'm knockin on my neighbor's door to borrow a cup of sugar for my Kool-Aid
I had to ask a neighbor for sugar to make Kool-Aid because I didn't have any of my own.

I wasn't freshly dipped, my gear was straight ripped, I'm trippin cause my winter coat got lost buttons and zippers that wouldn't stay zipped
My clothes were old and worn out, and my winter coat was falling apart.

I never remembered ?, the brother was straight fat cat Not even a Big Mac black, I had Kid Castle topped with crackerjacks
I had very little money, and I couldn't afford to eat at places like McDonald's. Instead, I ate at a place called Kid Castle and got extra toppings to make the food more filling.

Walkin the streets, with the weak sneaks on my feet
I had cheap sneakers that weren't very comfortable.

And the freaks wouldn't speak, I never had lipstick on my cheek
Girls weren't interested in me, and I didn't have romantic experiences.

So much for gettin humped from the stunts, I always struck out The one y'all likes is takin hikes if you can't pull a buck out
I had trouble attracting girls because I didn't have much money to spend on them, unlike other guys they liked who could afford more.

So now I gots to dedicate my next plate to all the homeboys and girls Straight up baby, I'm blowin up in the world
I want to give a shoutout to my friends and supporters because I'm finally starting to succeed in life.

I got put on by DJ Polo, cut the record, "It's a Demo" and started chillin in limos with champagne and tinted windows
I got a big break when my music was noticed by DJ Polo, and I started living a more luxurious lifestyle.

Hoppin, no time for pages, sportin gold chains and rings Clockin money and fame, nothin changed, I'm still the same
I became very wealthy and famous, but I haven't lost my identity or forgotten where I came from.

Just spendin 20's and 10's at women pullin on my linen and grinnin cause I was winnin in this game from the beginning
I could easily afford to spend money on women, and they were happy to be with me because of my success.

The lyrical skills was kinda ill, gave you a slight chill So I just let the hype build, known for rappers run and go write wills
My music was renowned for being impressive, and other rappers were intimidated by it.

I turned from a hobo to a solo bozin for dolos Stole my dough, you still below, now I perfer cigars and blow Mo'
I went from being very poor to making lots of money by selling drugs. Now, I enjoy smoking cigars and marijuana.

Yeah, straight gettin fortunate, as long as fees was torchin it
I'm very lucky and wealthy because of my drug business.

It started gettin hot around the block, the cops was scorchin it
The police started cracking down on drug sales and making it difficult to continue selling drugs.

But luckily I made out before the coppers could frisk me and diss me cause business is drugs is gettin too risky
I managed to avoid being caught by the police before drug dealing became too dangerous and risky.

So now I just lamp, collect stamps, snatch up tramps diamonds and pearls Straight up baby, I'm blowin up in the world
Now, I'm enjoying my success and collecting valuable items. I'm really making it big.

And here's a new cut, for pooh-butt, rappers hangin from off my two nuts like they was put there by members of the Ku Klux
I'm releasing a new song that will put down other rappers who are inferior to me.

So peep Kool G. Rap, don't sleep, money unless it's witcha girl Straight up kid, I'm blowin up in the world
Pay attention to me and my success, but don't forget that I'm loyal to my friends and loved ones. I'm really succeeding now.