He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of the singles "Locked Up" and "Lonely", from his debut album "Trouble". His second album, "Konvicted", earned him a Grammy Award nomination for the single Smack That featuring Eminem. His latest album, "Freedom", was released in 2008. Akon often sings hooks for other artists and is currently accredited with over 200 guest appearances and 32 Billboard Hot 100 songs.
He is the first solo artist to accomplish the feat of holding both the number one and two spots simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 charts twice. He has also founded two record labels, Konvict Muzik and Kon Live Distribution and has a clothing label, Konvict clothing
Akon is a Muslim and has many charities of his own.
Akon's father is the Senagalese drummer Mor Thiam.
You Don't Want It
Akon Lyrics
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Nigga You Don't Want It
Cause We Ain't The One
Bad Men Raised Around Slum
Nigga You Don't Want Illegal Alien
And I Kill People For Fun
Nigga You Don't Want It I Heard You Pack A Big Gun
But When The Beef Come You Run
Said That You Don't Want It"Cause You Ain't A Gangsta"
See When I Come Through Niggas Never Asking Who The F**k's You
Cause They Can Recognise Bad Man And Crew
Bout 50 Thugs Heat Near You To Put The Dot On Your Head Like A Hindu
White T's And My Chicks Rockin Short Skirts
You Can See The Handgun Through The T-Shirts
Don't Make Me Change Your Name To Joe Dirt
Cause We Here To Work
[Chrous]
Nigga Think He Hard Cause He Pack A Lil Heat
But Like The Muzik Boy You Will Skip A Beat
F**k Around With The Wrong Nigga On The Street
You Will Fall Asleep Neva Wake Up To Eat
You Don't Want It You Don't Know Now
Get The Hell Up Off My Ground Ohh
Life Breaking Out The Beat On The Next Light
19 Gs On The Bricks
Only If You Want It
And That's The Lowest I Go
Get A Betta Price On The Tro Cause Oh
Got Niggas From State To Death Row
Relaxed And Waiting For Me To Blow
Cause You Don't Need It
The Kinda Drama We Bring The One That Have Your Mom Hiding
Nigga You Dont Need It
And I Can See It In Your Eyes That You Ain't No Thug Fa Life
[Chorus:]
Nigga You Don't Want It
Cause We Ain't The One
Bad Men Raised Around Slum
Nigga You Don't Want Illegal Alien
And I Kill People For Fun
Nigga You Don't Want It I Heard You Pack A Big Gun
But When The Beef Come You Run
Nigga You Don't Want It "Cause You Ain't A Gangsta"
Said That You Don't Want It"Cause You Ain't A Gangsta"
In Akon's song "You Don't Want It", the lyrics speak about the tough lifestyle of "bad men" who are raised around slums and don't have any fears when it comes to violence. The chorus repeats several times throughout the song, stating that the person addressed does not want it, and that they are not a gangster. The lyrics in the verses expand on that notion by explaining that people recognize the toughness of the "bad man and crew" and that they shouldn't mess with them. They mention the fact that they carry guns and that they will not hesitate to use them if necessary. The lyrics also mention the price of drugs, and how they have connections from street dealers to death row inmates waiting on them to blow up.
Overall, the lyrics of the song speak to the idea of living a tough and violent lifestyle, and the reputation and fear that comes with it. It speaks to the fact that being tough and living that life isn't something that everyone can handle, or even wants to handle, and that those who do must be ready to face the consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Nigga You Don't Want It
The singer is warning someone that they do not want to engage with them
Cause We Ain't The One
The singer and their crew are not to be messed with
Bad Men Raised Around Slum
The singer and their crew come from a rough background and are not to be underestimated
Nigga You Don't Want Illegal Alien
The artist and their crew should not be targeted based on their immigration status
And I Kill People For Fun
The artist is warning their adversary that they are not afraid of using lethal force
Nigga You Don't Want It I Heard You Pack A Big Gun
The singer is challenging their adversary's bravado and questioning their ability to use their weapon effectively in a confrontation
But When The Beef Come You Run
The singer is calling out their adversary's cowardice when faced with a real conflict
Nigga You Don't Want It "Cause You Ain't A Gangsta"
The artist is again challenging their adversary's self-declared gangster status
Said That You Don't Want It"Cause You Ain't A Gangsta"
Repeating the previous line for emphasis
See When I Come Through Niggas Never Asking Who The F**k's You
The artist's reputation precedes them and people are aware of who they are when they arrive
Cause They Can Recognise Bad Man And Crew
The singer and their crew are easily identifiable as a dangerous group
Bout 50 Thugs Heat Near You To Put The Dot On Your Head Like A Hindu
The artist's crew is heavily armed and ready to take violent action if necessary
White T's And My Chicks Rockin Short Skirts
A description of the singer's fashion style and the women accompanying them
You Can See The Handgun Through The T-Shirts
The singer and their crew are not hiding their weapons
Don't Make Me Change Your Name To Joe Dirt
The singer is warning their adversary that they could easily humiliate and defeat them
Cause We Here To Work
The artist and their crew are focused on completing their business without interruption
Nigga Think He Hard Cause He Pack A Lil Heat
The artist is belittling their adversary's sense of toughness because of their relatively small weapon
But Like The Muzik Boy You Will Skip A Beat
The singer is warning their adversary that they will be intimidated and frightened when faced with real violence
F**k Around With The Wrong Nigga On The Street
The singer is making it clear that their adversary has made a serious mistake by crossing them
You Will Fall Asleep Neva Wake Up To Eat
The artist is threatening fatal consequences for their adversary
You Don't Want It You Don't Know Now
The artist is challenging their adversary's decision to engage with them and warning them to back off now while they still can
Get The Hell Up Off My Ground Ohh
The artist is demanding that their adversary leave the area immediately
Life Breaking Out The Beat On The Next Light
A potentially threatening situation is brewing and the singer is alert to it
19 Gs On The Bricks
A reference to a drug deal or other illegal activity
Only If You Want It
The singer is suggesting that their adversary can join in on the illegal activity if they so desire
And That's The Lowest I Go
The singer is indicating that they are not interested in lower-level criminal activity
Get A Betta Price On The Tro Cause Oh
The singer is promoting their ability to offer better deals on illegal goods
Got Niggas From State To Death Row
The artist has connections all over the criminal underworld
Relaxed And Waiting For Me To Blow
The artist's associates are calm and collected, knowing they can handle any situation that arises
Cause You Don't Need It
The singer is warning their adversary that they do not need to be involved in their world of criminal activity
The Kinda Drama We Bring The One That Have Your Mom Hiding
The singer's actions could have negative consequences for their adversary's loved ones
Nigga You Dont Need It
Repeating the previous line for emphasis
And I Can See It In Your Eyes That You Ain't No Thug Fa Life
The artist is calling out their adversary's lack of real toughness or experience in their world
Nigga You Don't Want It
Repeating the chorus to end the song
Cause We Ain't The One
Bad Men Raised Around Slum
Nigga You Don't Want Illegal Alien
And I Kill People For Fun
Nigga You Don't Want It I Heard You Pack A Big Gun
But When The Beef Come You Run
Nigga You Don't Want It "Cause You Ain't A Gangsta"
Said That You Don't Want It"Cause You Ain't A Gangsta"
Contributed by Jayden O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
007Majed007
11 years later this still bangs harder than anything out there
Kellyd
Hell yeah!!!!
Noise Pollution 🤳
Indk
splitz79
Still bangin' in 2021
Abraham Junaid
@splitz79 and 2022
rotwfighter
one of the best rap songs EVER
Kiki December
love this beat
Johnbosco C
Remember when i used to burst my room with this hit 🔥
De8vin
2019 and still search this song to bump
Ferdi Kucuk
15 year ago, still lit AF