Proud of Me Now
A Boogie Wit da Hoodie Lyrics

Are you proud of me now?
Asking if someone who once looked down on me, talked down on me and didn’t look out for me now takes pride in my successes.

Look down on me now
Previously underestimated and looked down upon.

Talk down on me now
Previously criticized and belittled.

Oh, you my homie now?
Questioning the authenticity of newfound friendships that only came after success.

Hold it down, hold it down
Asking friends to stay true and not turn their back on me now that I am successful.

Don't look out for me now
Asking friends to not act as if they were always there for me when they weren't.

You a clown on me now
Realizing that those who once dismissed and made fun of me are now trying to be my friend.

I was just tryin' to be honest
Being truthful about the struggles and hardships faced in the past.

I was in debt now I'm Johnny
Having gone from struggling with debt to success and wealth.

Pull up in matching Ferraris
Showing off wealth and success through luxury cars.

Don't act like you never saw me
Noticing and feeling resentment towards those who ignored and dismissed me before my success.

I was just shopping at Barneys
Reflecting on humble beginnings and previously being unable to afford high-end clothes.

Now they be sending me garments
Being showered with free high-end clothing as a result of success.

Keepin' that fly shit on me
Continuing to wear expensive clothing and maintain a luxurious lifestyle.

New Chanel when they call me
Purchasing new designer items upon receiving a paycheck.

On the road rollin' spliffs
Smoking marijuana while on tour.

Never fold, never switch
Remaining true to oneself and not changing who you are despite success.

If you broke hit a lick
Suggesting that those who struggle financially should steal or engage in illegal activities to make money.

If he told he a bitch
Referring to a person who snitches as cowardly.

I know hoe's think I'm rich
Understanding that some people only pursue relationships with wealthy individuals.

They so nosy and shit
Feeling annoyed by people who are overly curious about one's life.

You can't smoke with my clique
Exclusivity within friend groups.

We smoke O's in the whip
Smoking large amounts of marijuana while driving in a car.

Have you ever drove a Wraith nigga?
Asking if someone has ever driven a Rolls-Royce Wraith luxury car.

Make you feel like you in space nigga
Describing the feeling of driving a luxurious car.

Do you wanna get paid nigga?
Asking if someone wants to make money like me.

Know these streets ain't safe nigga
Awareness of the dangers of living in dangerous neighborhoods.

So much money, got a bank with us
Having an excess of money and savings.

So much money, got a safe with us
Having so much money that it needs to be stored in a safe.

We ain't playin', they afraid of us
Exuding confidence and instilling fear in others.

Come through and make it rain nigga
Bringing a large amount of money and making it rain in a club or other setting.

I came up off a tape, you got nothin' on the table
Having earned fame and success through a mixtape, while others have achieved less with more resources.

I don't know what you think, nigga I'm with High Bridge The Label
Proudly representing the label that helped him reach success.

They want me to be on top being on cable
Aspiring for increased success and mainstream recognition.

They just want me to be on the block, back where I came from
Feeling pressured to remain in one's neighborhood and not pursue success.

See, I never changed up
Maintaining the same personality and values despite success.

Lookin' hard, yeah I stayed up
Remained focused and dedicated despite setbacks or difficulties.

Same niggas used to hate us
People who once disliked or criticized are still around.

Tryin' to kick it 'cause I came up
Seeking to hang out or associate now that I am successful.

I guess it just come with the fame
Coming to terms with the loss of genuine friendships due to being famous.

Tryin' to throw dirt on my name
Individuals attempting to harm one's reputation.

I was just poppin' them Xans
Struggled with addiction to prescription pills.

That's how I dealt with the pain
Using drugs to cope with emotional or physical pain.

I channeled the thoughts of my brain
Reflecting on past struggles and mental health.

I did it all for the gang
Prioritizing loyalty to friends and family.

I went and brought me some chains
Treating oneself to jewelry, a sign of wealth and success.

I just been stacking my change, told my lil' brother don't change
Saving money and encouraging a family member to remain true to themselves despite success.

Just treat me the same
Desiring genuine, unchanged friendships despite success.

Never worry 'bout them niggas sneak dissing, 'cause hate never paid you
Ignoring those who talk negatively about oneself because they have nothing to offer.

They weren't with you shootin' in the gym, but they 'round talkin' 'bout they made you
People who did not help achieve success taking credit for it and benefitting from it.

Niggas don't love you, they hate you
Feeling that people are not genuine and only hate or are envious of success.

I went and flooded the Jesus
Bought an excessive amount of jewelry and referring to a diamond-encrusted Jesus pendant.

We was just dodging the state's troops
Surviving in a dangerous neighborhood by avoiding the police.

Now bitches coming in 8 groups
Attracting attention and sexual partners due to success and wealth.

Niggas clowns to me now
Realizing that those who once dismissed and made fun of me are now trying to be my friend.

Tell 'em niggas talk down on me now
Challenging those who previously talked negatively about me to do so now.

See me in the hood, you can't get a dap or a pound from me now
Feeling that people in one's neighborhood only want to associate with fame and success.