30 Something
André 3000 feat. Ice Cube & Jay‐Z Lyrics

You ain't got enough stamps in your passport to fuck with young H-O
I have traveled so extensively that you cannot compare to my worldliness and experience.

Thirty's the new twenty, nigga
Being thirty is the same as being twenty's, there's no expiration date in achievement in life.

I'm so hot still (uh)
Despite being older, I am still relevant and successful in my career.

Better broad, better automobile (uh)
I have acquired better things in life; a better partner, a better car, and a better lifestyle.

Bet a yard, nah, bet a hundred mil'
I am so confident in my abilities that I would bet one hundred million dollars on myself.

That by the song's end, I probably start another trend
I am a trendsetter in this industry and I will likely start something new and innovative by the end of this song.

I know everything you wan' do
I have already done everything that you want to do in your life, and I know all about it.

I did all that by the age of twenty-one
I accomplished everything at a young age, and I did it all before reaching the age of twenty-one.

I guess you can say that my legend just begun
I am a young living legend who is just getting started on my journey.

I'm young enough to know the right car to buy
I'm mature enough to make intelligent decisions about buying a car before becoming too old to enjoy them.

Yet grown enough not to put rims on it
I am mature enough not to add fancy rims that serve no practical purpose to my car.

I got that six-deuce with curtains so you can't see me
I have a car with tinted curtains, providing me with privacy and keeping me hidden from public view.

And I didn't even have to put tints on it
I did not have to customize my car with tinted windows because it came with curtains already.

I don't got the bright watch, I got the right watch
I do not have expensive flashy jewelry, but I wear an expensive and suitable watch that fits my lifestyle and needs.

I don't buy out the bar, I bought the night spot
Instead of just buying drinks at a bar, I own the entire establishment and host parties there.

I got the right stock
I invest in the right stocks that provide me with a high return on investment.

I got stockbrokers that's movin' it like white tops
I have reliable stockbrokers who work hard for me and are able to move my investments quickly and efficiently.

I know you like, "Fuck this is child abuse"
Younger artists may feel like I'm intimidating them with my success because they are not able to compete with me in their current state.

Call DYFS, I might just be gettin' nicer
I am getting better than I used to be, and any negative opinions about me are unwarranted.

I used to let my pants sag, not givin' a fuck
I used to be immature and not care about presenting myself in a mature manner.

Baby boy, now I'm all grown up
I have now matured and grown into a more responsible and self-sufficient person.

I used to cruise the used car lot, put chrome on the truck
I used to personalize my cars with flashy add-ons, but now I do not need to do so because I have more important things.

These young boys is like a fire drills (uh)
These young artists are like practice drills because they are not able to compete with me at my level.

False alarms (uh)
These young artists are not the real deal and are just imposters or false alarms.

The next don (nah)
I am now the one in charge and running the rap game, and these young artists will never be able to compete with me.

He ain't got it (on)
These young artists do not have what it takes to succeed and will not be able to surpass me in any way.

To the next one (young)
I will move on to working with younger artists once these ones have been surpassed and my legacy is cemented.

I'm a bully with the bucks (woo)
I am very wealthy and have the power to control and intimidate others in the industry.

Don't let the patent leather shoes fool you, youngin'
Do not be fooled by my fancy outfit or accessories, I am still the same tough and experienced rapper I have always been.

I got the fully in the tux (tah)
I wear a tuxedo with a concealed weapon inside of it, hinting at my dangerous side.

Y'all roll blunts, I smoke Cubans all day
While younger artists smoke marijuana, I am more mature and smoke expensive Cuban cigars.

Y'all youngin's chase, I'm Patrónin' it straight
While younger artists try to be cool by drinking excessively, I am more refined and simply drink straight tequila.

I'm afraid of the future (why?)
I am unsure of how the future of rap and the industry will turn out, which can be scary.

Y'all respect the one who got shot
Younger artists respect those who have been wounded or killed, which is not a healthy mentality to have.

I respect the shooter
I respect the talented people who are able to shoot and produce high-quality music.

Y'all go to parties to ice grill
Younger artists go to parties just to act tough or intimidate others, which is not necessary and unproductive.

I go to parties to party with nice girls
I go to parties to have a good time and meet interesting, intelligent people.

You young boys gotta chill
Younger artists need to relax and not worry about competing with me, as it is not necessary.

Yeah, we used to ball like that (like that)
I used to be immature and indulge in frivolous spending and partying in my youth.

Now we on the ball team, hollaback (hollaback)
Now I am part of a successful team and have more important things to focus on.

Now I got black cards, good credit and such
I now have financial stability and good credit due to my maturity and wise decisions.

Baby boy 'cause I'm all grown up, tah
I have now matured into an adult and should be treated with respect and admiration.