Wanksta
50.cent Lyrics
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I got a lot of livin' to do 'fore I die
And I ain't got time to waste, let's make it
You say you a gangsta, but you never pop nothin'
We say you a wanksta and you need to stop frontin'
You ain't a friend of mine (yeah) you ain't no kin to mine (c'mon)
We do this all the time (what?), right now we on the grind (yeah)
So hurry up and cop and go, we sellin' it nicks and dimes (uh-huh)
Shorty, she so fine, I gotta make her mine
A ass like that gotta be one of a kind (woo)
I crush 'em every time, punch 'em with every line
I'm fuckin' with they mind, I make 'em press rewind
They know they can't shine, If I'm around to rhyme
Been on parole since '94, 'cause I commit the crime
I send you my line, I did a three-to-nine
The D's ran up in my crib, you know who droppin' dimes
You say you a gangsta, but you never pop nothin'
We say you a wanksta and you need to stop frontin'
You go to the dealership, but you don't never cop nothin'
You been hustlin' a long time and you ain't got nothin'
You say you a gangsta, but you never pop nothin'
We say you a wanksta and you need to stop frontin'
You go to the dealership, but you never cop nothin'
You been hustlin' a long time and you ain't got nothin'
Damn, homie
In high school you was the man, homie
The fuck happened to you?
I got the sickest vendetta when it come to the chedda (uh-huh)
Nigga, you play with my paper, you gon' meet my Beretta
Now shorty think I'm gon' sweat her (uh-huh), I'm sippin' on Amaretto (yeah)
I might hit once, then dead her, I know I could do better
She look good, but I know she after my chedda
She tryin' to get in my pockets, homie, and I ain't gon' let her
Be easy, start some bullshit, you get your whole crew wet
We in the club doin' the same old two-step
Guerrilla Unit, cuz, they say we bugged out
'Cause we don't go nowhere without toast, we thugged out
You say you a gangsta, but you never pop nothin'
We say you a wanksta and you need to stop frontin'
You go to the dealership, but you never cop nothin'
You been hustlin' a long time and you ain't got nothin'
You say you a gangsta, but you never pop nothin'
We say you a wanksta and you need to stop frontin'
You go to the dealership, but you never cop nothin'
You been hustlin' a long time and you ain't got nothin'
Me, I'm no mobster, me, I'm no gangsta
Me, I'm no hitman (yeah), me, I'm just me (me)
Me, I'm no wanksta, me, I'm no actor
But it's me you see, on your TV, 'cause I hustle, baby
This rap shit is so easy
I'm gettin' what you get for a brick, to talk greasy (woo)
By any means, partner, I got to eat on these streets
When you play me close, for sure, I'm gon' pop my heat
Niggas sayin' they gon' murk 50, how?
We ridin' 'round with guns the size of Lil' Bow Wow
What you know about AK's and AR-15's
Equipped with night vision, shell catchers, and inf-beams, huh?
You say you a gangsta, but you never pop nothin'
We say you a wanksta and you need to stop frontin'
You go to the dealership, but you never cop nothin'
You been hustlin' a long time and you ain't got nothin'
You say you a gangsta, but you never pop nothin'
We say you a wanksta and you need to stop frontin'
You go to the dealership, but you never cop nothin'
You been hustlin' a long time and you ain't got nothin'
Aha, damn, homie
In "Wanksta," 50 Cent is criticizing those who pose as gangsters and try to act tough, but are actually just faking it. He starts by saying he has a lot of living to do before he dies, and he doesn't have time to waste. He then goes into the chorus, referring to those who claim to be gangsters but have never actually committed any violent acts. As the song progresses, he talks about a woman he wants to pursue and how he can easily manipulate her. He also acknowledges that he's not a gangster, but he still has to hustle to get by in the tough streets of New York. He ends the song by mocking those who claim they will harm him, pointing out that he and his crew are heavily armed.
The message in this song can be interpreted in different ways. Some may see it as 50 Cent exposing fake gangsters and calling for authenticity in the rap game. On the other hand, some may argue that the song glorifies violence and reinforces negative stereotypes about black men. Nevertheless, the popularity of the song helped establish 50 Cent as a major player in the rap scene.
Line by Line Meaning
Woo! Yeah, it's 50, A.K.A. Ferrari F-50, break it down
Introducing himself as 50 Cent, or his alias Ferrari F-50, and asking to get started
I got a lot of livin' to do 'fore I die
And I ain't got time to waste, let's make it
He has a lot to accomplish and does not want to waste any time
You say you a gangsta, but you never pop nothin'
We say you a wanksta and you need to stop frontin'
Calling out people who claim to be gangstas but have never shown violent behavior and tagging them as wannabes
You ain't a friend of mine (yeah) you ain't no kin to mine (c'mon)
What makes you think that I won't run up on you with the nine? (uh-huh)
We do this all the time (what?), right now we on the grind (yeah)
So hurry up and cop and go, we sellin' it nicks and dimes (uh-huh)
If you are not related to him or a friend, 50 Cent will not hesitate to use a gun or engage in criminal activities with his associates
Shorty, she so fine, I gotta make her mine
A ass like that gotta be one of a kind (woo)
I crush 'em every time, punch 'em with every line
I'm fuckin' with they mind, I make 'em press rewind
50 Cent is attracted to a woman's body and boasts about his ability to manipulate and control them
They know they can't shine, If I'm around to rhyme
Been on parole since '94, 'cause I commit the crime
I send you my line, I did a three-to-nine
The D's ran up in my crib, you know who droppin' dimes
He believes that he is so influential that he can make other rappers look bad and reveals his criminal history and prison time
Damn, homie
In high school you was the man, homie
The fuck happened to you?
Taking note of how someone's social status has changed over time and questioning the reason behind the change
I got the sickest vendetta when it come to the chedda (uh-huh)
Nigga, you play with my paper, you gon' meet my Beretta
Claims to have a strong attachment to his money and willing to use violence to protect it
Now shorty think I'm gon' sweat her (uh-huh), I'm sippin' on Amaretto (yeah)
I might hit once, then dead her, I know I could do better
She look good, but I know she after my chedda
She tryin' to get in my pockets, homie, and I ain't gon' let her
Talking about a woman who wants his money and how he intends to manipulate her for his own gain
Be easy, start some bullshit, you get your whole crew wet
We in the club doin' the same old two-step
Guerrilla Unit, cuz, they say we bugged out
'Cause we don't go nowhere without toast, we thugged out
Warning those around him to avoid starting trouble because his group is always armed and ready to fight
Me, I'm no mobster, me, I'm no gangsta
Me, I'm no hitman (yeah), me, I'm just me (me)
Me, I'm no wanksta, me, I'm no actor
But it's me you see, on your TV, 'cause I hustle, baby
50 Cent is not claiming to be anything other than himself, someone who is always working hard, and trying to stay in the limelight
This rap shit is so easy
I'm gettin' what you get for a brick, to talk greasy (woo)
By any means, partner, I got to eat on these streets
When you play me close, for sure, I'm gon' pop my heat
50 Cent feels that performing and rapping comes easily to him and he can get rich quickly just by rapping. He is willing to take extreme measures to ensure his survival and success
Niggas sayin' they gon' murk 50, how?
We ridin' 'round with guns the size of Lil' Bow Wow
What you know about AK's and AR-15's
Equipped with night vision, shell catchers, and inf-beams, huh?
Challenging anyone who has threatened him, and boasting about his group's firepower and high-tech equipment
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: John Freeman, Curtis James Jackson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@EvaandJavier
“Daaaaam homie, in high school you was the maaaaan homie wtf happened to you?” has been living in my head rent free since this song dropped.
@SOSShesInDisguise01
Verified bean
@fyrealchemy
Ayyyeeeee…🎉😂❤✊🏽✨🥰💯🔥👏🏽✅ #metoo #alchemize #starseed #chosen
@princealex10
6ix9ine quoted that on his song too 😆
@victorbolanos4585
@princealex10 u mean skittles?
@danasmith2247
🤣🤣🤣
@charlesh817
50 was the freshest thing the rap industry saw in the 2000's. He was the game changer, way too much swag. Bulletproof!
@Yourmomss
Yep swagger
@elchicano1746
Well he did get hit 9 times so definitely not bullet proof
@Minimalici0us
The BEST to ever do it along with Em and RAKIM