Wanksta
50 Cents Feat 2pac Lyrics

Woo! Yeah, it's 50, A.K.A. Ferrari F-50, break it down
Introducing the artist, 50 Cent, he's also known as Ferrari F-50

I got a lot of livin' to do 'fore I die And I ain't got time to waste, let's make it
The artist wants to make the most of his life and doesn't have time to waste

You say you a gangsta, but you never pop nothin' We say you a wanksta and you need to stop frontin'
People who claim to be gangsters, but never actually commit any crimes, are called wankstas and should stop pretending

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)
The artist does not know or care about people pretending to be his friends or family. He and his crew are involved in criminal activity and are selling drugs right now.

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
The artist is attracted to a woman and is confident in his ability to impress and woo her with his music.

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
The artist knows that he's a criminal and his presence prevents others from shining in his wake. He has been on parole since 1994 and has served time in jail before. The police raided his house, and he suspects that someone informed on him.

You go to the dealership, but you don't never cop nothin' You been hustlin' a long time and you ain't got nothin'
The artist is calling out people who pretend to be involved in illegal activity but never actually make money. He is stating that real hustlers have something to show for their efforts.

Damn, homie In high school you was the man, homie The fuck happened to you?
The artist is disappointed in someone who he once viewed as successful and popular, but who has since fallen from grace.

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
The artist is serious about making money and has a vendetta against anyone who tries to take it from him. He is attracted to the woman, but he knows she just wants his money, so he doesn't plan to get too involved.

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
The artist wants to make it clear that he is not pretending to be anything he's not. He is just himself and is known for his hustling.

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
The artist finds rapping easy and makes a lot of money doing it. He is committed to doing whatever it takes to survive on the streets, including using violence when necessary.

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?
The artist is calling out anyone who threatens him and his crew. He has access to powerful weapons and is not afraid to use them to protect himself and his interests.