Anotha Day In Tha Hood
8Ball & MJG Lyrics

Eightball the Fat Mac must express
Eightball, also known as Fat Mac, wants to share his thoughts and experiences

While a nigga's gettin zooted from the potent-ass sess
While someone is getting high from smoking strong marijuana

Lookin back, damn, I was wild as a juvenile
Reflecting on his rebellious behavior during his younger years

Mama showed love and she struggled for her only child
His mother showed him love and worked hard to provide for him as a single parent

But like my dad I was stuck in the streets
Similar to his father, he found himself involved in the street life

I never wanted to work hard, cause that shit ain't for me
He had no interest in putting in effort and working a traditional job

Back then only 16, ignorant and curious
During that time, he was only 16 years old and lacked knowledge but had a lot of curiosity

Mom's gettin periods cause I wasn't serious
His mother was stressed and worried because he wasn't taking life seriously

I said fuck school teachers and the church preachers
He rebelled against authority figures such as teachers and preachers

I wanted to hang with my niggas with the street sweepers
He desired to spend time with his friends who were involved in illegal activities and carried weapons

Back in the days sellin herbs on the [Name]
In the past, he used to sell drugs on a specific street or area

Me and Squeaky doin city-wide talent shows
He and someone named Squeaky participated in talent shows that spanned across the entire city

Gettin dissed, gettin pissed cause of this shit
Feeling disrespected and angry due to negative experiences

Cause it's so hard in this muthafuckin business
Referring to the difficulty and challenges faced in the music industry

I said many times, "Mama, I'ma make you proud"
Expressing his repeated promise to his mother that he will achieve success and make her proud

But I could never leave the thug life of Orange Mound
Despite his aspirations, he couldn't escape the dangerous lifestyle of his neighborhood, Orange Mound

I'm on the corner drinkin Thunderbird, slingin rocks
He is depicted being on the street corner drinking cheap alcohol and selling drugs

They in my hands cause the cops know 'bout the matchbox
Referring to holding drugs in small containers, aware that the police are aware of these hiding places

But I can't sell dope, rappin is the way, gee
Realizing that he can't continue selling drugs and decides that pursuing a career in rap music is the right path

And this is just another day around the homies
Highlighting that the experiences and activities described are typical occurrences when spending time with his friends in the neighborhood

..mid day, I was deep into a sleep
During the middle of the day, he was sleeping deeply

Unconscious from that hay that they distribute on em streets
Unaware and drugged by the low-quality marijuana being sold in the streets

My world was constantly spinnin from the Rémy that was in me
Feeling disoriented and intoxicated from the consumption of Rémy Martin cognac

And we ain't half-stepped on them blunts, we chiefed up plenty
They didn't hold back on smoking marijuana-filled cigars, they consumed a lot

A penny to be earned in a day is what I'm looking for
Expressing the desire to make money quickly and easily, preferably in a single day

Hopin for, some kind of way to make a little more ducats
Wishing and searching for a method to increase his earnings

Fuck it, shit that I just needed, I just stuck it
Indicating that he resorted to participating in illegal activities to fulfill his needs

Up, hell, nigga might as well
Accepting that, with limited options, he might as well engage in hustling

Proceed to hustle like a p-i-m-p
Resuming his hustling activities, similar to how a pimp operates

MJ fuckin G
Referring to himself as MJG, his stage name and persona

The nigga with the muthafuckin clout, no doubt
Asserting his position and influence in the neighborhood, confident in his abilities

The pimps is in the muthafuckin house
Acknowledging the presence of pimps, indicating the atmosphere and characters in his environment

Be up out [Name], black folk is takin over
Leaving a specific location while expressing pride in the empowerment and success of black people

You know how I know? Gimme the mic and I show ya
Confirming his confidence by demonstrating his skills when given a microphone

I teach ya, I reach ya with this pimpalistic knowledge
Expressing his ability to educate and connect with others through his understanding of a pimp's mindset

The shit a nigga learned back in Break-A-Bitch College
Referring to a personal education he received on how to handle and control women, metaphorically comparing it to a college education

Started, to hustle at the age of 11
Indicating that he began engaging in illegal activities at a young age, even as early as 11 years old

Started makin money when a nigga turned 12
He started earning money illegally once he reached the age of 12

Started to induldge at the age of 13
He began to involve himself in indulgent or reckless behavior at the age of 13

At 14 a nigga flatfoot was raisin hell
By the age of 14, he was causing trouble and getting into mischief

In the muthafuckin hood
Referring to the environment he grew up in, characterized by crime and poverty

So many rappers in this industry, I don't doubt
Expressing the presence of numerous rap artists within the music industry

That it's a bunch of niggas broke with a CD out
Noting that many rappers have released albums despite their lack of financial success

It ain't new to me, cause me and MJG
Acknowledging the familiarity of this situation, as both him and MJG have experienced it before

Had to struggle just to hustle down in Tennessee
Recalling the difficulties they faced in their early days, trying to make money within the state of Tennessee

In Memphis, tryin to be a rapper
Describing their efforts to establish themselves as rap artists in Memphis

But rappin don't mean shit to Elvis Presley-lovin crackers
Highlighting that the predominantly white, Elvis Presley-loving audience in Memphis might not appreciate or support their rap music

Plus I'm with a record label gankin me and fuckin me
Expressing the mistreatment and exploitation he experienced from his record label

Niggas always promsisin me shit that I will never see
Referring to broken promises made by others, particularly unseen rewards he was assured of

Trick-buster always talkin 'bout we family
Referencing someone who talks about a close familial bond but is likely just using him

But while I was rappin he was snortin up my royalty
While he was focused on his music career, this individual was indulging in drugs and squandering his earnings

So I got smart, hit the streets and said fuck that
Deciding to take matters into his own hands and abandon the music industry to pursue illegal activities

That's when this nigga named T Money heard our first track
Introducing a character named T Money who discovered and appreciated their music

Pack em up, move em out, straight down to Texas
Deciding to relocate and move to Texas, possibly to escape their previous circumstances

Me and JG ridin drop-top Lexus
Depicting their newfound success by showing off a luxurious convertible Lexus car

"Coming Out Hard" on the charts in the 'Billboard'
Celebrating the success of their album, which reached a high position on the Billboard charts

Second album droppin and we waitin on our first award
Anticipating receiving recognition and accolades for their second album

Niggas talkin cause the crew ain't walkin no mo'
Others are gossiping about their crew or group because they have achieved success and no longer face difficulties

Them jealous busters tryin to start shit over hoes
Referring to envious individuals who are attempting to create conflict or problems, particularly related to women

I don't know what is worse, livin bad or livin good
Questioning whether a difficult life or a successful life is more challenging or undesirable

But the whole world remind me of my neighborhood
Drawing a parallel between the world at large and the neighborhood he grew up in, likely due to the presence of similar struggles and hardships

See, I'm a self-made hustler, trustin the
Describing himself as someone who has achieved success through his own efforts, relying on his own judgment

Niggas who think that two heads are better than one
Referring to individuals who believe that collaboration or working together produces better results

And ready to get the job done, son
Expressing his determination and preparedness to complete tasks effectively

MJG gots game in the street sale
Asserting his skill and expertise in the illegal drug trade

That makes me get lifts in the studio
His success and reputation in drug dealing allow him to gain opportunities in the music studio

Even though it was kind of hard as far as I can see
Acknowledging that his journey hasn't been easy, based on his perspective

Growin up in the Orange Mound Tennessee community
Describing his upbringing in the community of Orange Mound, Tennessee

Could it be the future had love for a nigga who
Wondering if destiny or the future had positive intentions for someone like him

Struggled through all type of shit for a bill or two?
Reflecting on the hardships he endured to make a modest amount of money

Still I do shows for my fans cause my fans buy my tapes
Despite his success and financial stability, he remains devoted to performing for and satisfying his loyal fans

And the tapes make my g's and the g's keeps me straight
Acknowledging that sales from his music generate income, which allows him to maintain his lifestyle without financial worries

And I hate when the busters smile all in my face like a hoe
Expressing dislike for individuals who pretend to be friendly and supportive but are actually deceitful and untrustworthy

And talk shit in the down low
Engaging in negative gossip or disparaging remarks behind his back

Look out, punk, mutha-fucka, sucka, niggas
Uttering derogatory terms to address or warn potential adversaries

My finger's gettin tired of the trigger, dig a
Indicating that his patience and tolerance for conflict are running thin

Grave, shit, cause I don't want his boys to have to deal
Suggesting that he would resort to violent actions, even including murder, to avoid causing inconvenience or distress to his enemies' associates

With the smell of the trick I just killed
Metaphorically referring to the aftermath and repercussions of his actions against someone he perceives as a trick or traitor

???? if you can't hang with the stress, best
Encouraging others to take caution and step away if they are unable to handle the pressures and challenges he faces

Wipe the big 'S' off your muthafuckin chest
Suggesting that someone should remove any false claims of being tough or involved with criminal activities

Press issues, makin sure they fully understood
Addressing and resolving any situations or conflicts in a calculated and forceful manner to ensure complete understanding

'bout a young nigga life in the muthafuckin hood
Discussing his experiences and struggles growing up in the neighborhood, emphasizing the difficult circumstances he faced