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21 Savage Lyrics

They thought I only rapped about murder and pistols
People assumed my music was only about violence and weapons

I'm tryna feed my family, I ain't being political
I'm just trying to provide for my loved ones, I have no interest in politics

You ain't givin' out money then they look at you pitiful
If you're not giving away money, people will judge you negatively

You make a couple million, niggas greedy, they envy you
When you become successful, people become jealous and envious of you

Ayy, fuck that other side, we gon' shoot up your Sprinter
I don't care about the opposition, we'll shoot them up anyway

I used to sell that crack and spray that MAC out that rental
I used to sell drugs and shoot my gun from a rental vehicle

Niggas run and hide when we roll down the window
When we drive by with our weapons visible, people are afraid and hide

Got a extendo and a hoodie, he can't wait 'til December
He has a weapon and a hooded sweatshirt, he's excited to use it in the winter

Got a extendo and a hoodie, he gon' shoot you on camera
He has a weapon and a hooded sweatshirt, he's willing to shoot someone on camera

Lost his faith in Jesus Christ, he prayin' to a bandana
He has lost his religious faith and now prays to his bandana instead

Police gunned his brother down, this shit too hard to handle
His brother was killed by police, he's having a difficult time dealing with the situation

Loading up his chopper, he gon' show 'em Black Lives Matter
He's preparing his weapon and ready to fight against police brutality and show that Black Lives Matter

Another nigga made the news, it ain't nothin' new
Another Black person has made the news due to violence or other negative circumstances, it's a common occurrence

He done dropped outta school, it ain't nothin' new
Another person has dropped out of school, it's a common occurrence

He done got his first tool, it ain't nothin' new
Another person has obtained their first weapon, it's a common occurrence

Mama on that dog food, it ain't nothin' new
Another mother is addicted to drugs, it's a common occurrence

He smokin' weed and he changin', it ain't nothin' new
Another person is using drugs and it's causing changes in their behavior and personality, it's a common occurrence

All his friends gang bangin', it ain't nothin' new
All of his friends are involved in gang activity, it's a common occurrence

Got a pocket full of hundreds and they all blue
He's carrying a lot of money, all in one dollar bills

Another nigga from the hood tryna ball too
Another person from a low-income area is trying to become successful

Shit gettin' outrageous
Things are becoming crazy and out of control

Treat us like slaves then they lock us up in cages
Society treats Black people unfairly and then puts them in prison

Young, black, poor, ain't had a father since a baby
Black people often grow up without a father figure due to systemic issues such as poverty and incarceration

Why you think we skip school and hang out on the pavement?
Black young people often skip school and spend time outdoors due to a lack of opportunities and inspiration

Why you think we ridin' 'round with choppers off safety?
Black people often carry loaded weapons for protection

Streets cutthroat, nigga, so I'm cutthroat
The streets are dangerous and ruthless, so he has to be that way too

I used to sell dope, nigga, now I can't vote
He used to sell drugs and now has a criminal record, preventing him from voting

Poppin' Percocets to kill the pain, I can't cope
He's taking painkillers to deal with emotional and physical pain

Anger in my genes, they used to hang us up with ropes
He has inherited the anger and trauma of his ancestors who were lynched

Civil rights came so they flood the hood with coke
After civil rights progress, the government flooded low-income areas with drugs to further oppress Black people

Breakin' down my people, tryna kill our faith and hope
Systemic oppression is breaking down Black people and destroying their faith and hope for a better future

They killed Martin Luther King and all he did was spoke
Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated despite being a peaceful activist

Welcome to the hood, yeah where niggas dyin' at
The neighborhood is unsafe and deadly

Same place where the best chicken gettin' fried at
Despite the violence, there are still good things to appreciate in the neighborhood, such as good food

Same place where the police killin', tellin' lies at
The neighborhood is also where police violence and corruption occur

It ain't just the babies, man, I swear the mama's cryin' now
Not only are children affected by violence and oppression, but their mothers are also deeply impacted and in pain