Born as Riley B. King, he began broadcasting his music live on a Memphis radio station called WDIA. At first, he used the name The Peptikon Boy on air, which later was changed to The Beale Street Blues Boy, and then further shortened to just Blues Boy or B.B.
King's first hit on the R&B charts was "Three o'Clock in the Morning" in 1951. He first found success outside the blues market with the 1968 remake of the Roy Hawkins tune, "The Thrill Is Gone", which became a hit on both pop and R&B charts, a rare feat. King's mainstream success continued throughout the 1970s with songs like "To Know You Is to Love You" and "I Like to Live the Love". From 1951 to 1985, King appeared on Billboard's R&B charts seventy-four times.
King continued to record until his 80's, compilations of classic songs with other top artists, and new collaborative material with artists like Eric Clapton.
Further facts:
Early life
King was born in a cabin on a cotton plantation outside of Berclair, Mississippi, to Albert King and Nora Ella Farr on September 16, 1925. In 1930, his father left the family, and his mother married another man. King was raised by his maternal grandmother Elnora Farr in Kilmichael, Mississippi.[8]
As a kid, King sang in the gospel choir at Elkhorn Baptist Church in Kilmichael. It seems that at the age of 12, he purchased his first guitar for $15.00,[8] although another source indicates he was given his first guitar by Bukka White, his mother's first cousin (King's grandmother and White's mother were sisters).[9] In 1943, King left Kilmichael to work as a tractor driver and play guitar with the Famous St. John's Quartet of Inverness, Mississippi, performing at area churches and on WGRM in Greenwood, Mississippi.
In 1946, King followed Bukka White to Memphis, Tennessee. White took him in for the next ten months. However, King shortly returned to Mississippi, where he decided to prepare himself better for the next visit, and returned to West Memphis, Arkansas, two years later in 1948. He performed on Sonny Boy Williamson's radio program on KWEM in West Memphis, where he began to develop an audience. King's appearances led to steady engagements at the Sixteenth Avenue Grill in West Memphis and later to a ten-minute spot on the Memphis radio station WDIA. King's Spot became so popular, it was expanded and became the Sepia Swing Club.
Initially he worked at WDIA as a singer and disc jockey, gaining the nickname Beale Street Blues Boy, which was later shortened to Blues Boy and finally to B.B. It was there that he first met T-Bone Walker. "Once I'd heard him for the first time, I knew I'd have to have [an electric guitar] myself. 'Had' to have one, short of stealing!", he said.
Career
1949–2005
In 1949, King began recording songs under contract with Los Angeles-based RPM Records. Many of King's early recordings were produced by Sam Phillips, who later founded Sun Records. Before his RPM contract, King had debuted on Bullet Records by issuing the single "Miss Martha King" (1949), which did not chart well. "My very first recordings [in 1949] were for a company out of Nashville called Bullet, the Bullet Record Transcription company," King recalls. "I had horns that very first session. I had Phineas Newborn on piano; his father played drums, and his brother, Calvin, played guitar with me. I had Tuff Green on bass, Ben Branch on tenor sax, his brother, Thomas Branch, on trumpet, and a lady trombone player. The Newborn family were the house band at the famous Plantation Inn in West Memphis.
Performing with his famous guitar, Lucille
King assembled his own band; the B.B. King Review, under the leadership of Millard Lee. The band initially consisted of Calvin Owens and Kenneth Sands (trumpet), Lawrence Burdin (alto saxophone), George Coleman (tenor saxophone),[17] Floyd Newman (baritone saxophone), Millard Lee (piano), George Joyner (bass) and Earl Forest and Ted Curry (drums). Onzie Horne was a trained musician elicited as an arranger to assist King with his compositions. By his own admission, he cannot play chords well[18] and always relies on improvisation. This was followed by tours across the USA with performances in major theaters in cities such as Washington, D.C., Chicago, Los Angeles, Detroit and St. Louis, as well as numerous gigs in small clubs and juke joints of the southern US states.
In the winter of 1949, King played at a dance hall in Twist, Arkansas. In order to heat the hall, a barrel half-filled with kerosene was lit, a fairly common practice at the time. During a performance, two men began to fight, knocking over the burning barrel and sending burning fuel across the floor. The hall burst into flames, which triggered an evacuation. Once outside, King realized that he had left his guitar inside the burning building. He entered the blaze to retrieve his beloved instrument, a Gibson hollow electric. The next day, King learned that the two men were fighting over a woman named Lucille. King named that first guitar Lucille, as well as every one he owned since that experience, as a reminder never again to do something as stupid as run into a burning building for a replaceable guitar.
King meanwhile toured the entire "Chitlin' circuit" and 1956 became a record-breaking year, with 342 concerts booked. The same year he founded his own record label, Blues Boys Kingdom, with headquarters at Beale Street in Memphis. There, among other projects, he produced artists such as Millard Lee and Levi Seabury.
In the 1950s, B.B. King became one of the most important names in R&B music, amassing an impressive list of hits including "3 O'Clock Blues",[14] "You Know I Love You," "Woke Up This Morning," "Please Love Me," "When My Heart Beats like a Hammer," "Whole Lotta Love," "You Upset Me Baby," "Every Day I Have the Blues", "Sneakin' Around," "Ten Long Years," "Bad Luck," "Sweet Little Angel", "On My Word of Honor," and "Please Accept My Love." King was extremely busy during this period and made 342 appearances and 3 recording sessions in 1956 alone. In 1962, King signed to ABC-Paramount Records, which was later absorbed into MCA Records, and this hence into his current label, Geffen Records. In November 1964, King recorded the Live at the Regal album at the Regal Theater in Chicago, Illinois.
King won a 1970 Grammy Award for the song "The Thrill Is Gone"; his version became a hit on both the pop and R&B charts, which was rare during that time for an R&B artist. It also gained the number 183 spot in Rolling Stone magazine's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. He gained further visibility among rock audiences as an opening act on The Rolling Stones' 1969 American Tour. King's mainstream success continued throughout the 1970s with songs like "To Know You is to Love You" and "I Like to Live the Love".
King was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 1980, and into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. In 2004 he was awarded the international Polar Music Prize, given to artists "in recognition of exceptional achievements in the creation and advancement of music."
B.B. King in concert in France 1989
From the 1980s onward he has continued to maintain a highly visible and active career, appearing on numerous television shows and performing 300 nights a year. In 1988, King reached a new generation of fans with the single "When Love Comes to Town", a collaborative effort between King and the Irish band U2 on their Rattle and Hum album. Also that year King played for the 1988 Republican National Convention at the behest of the notorious Republican operative Lee Atwater. King has remained friendly with the Bush Family ever since and in 1990 was awarded the Presidential Medal of the Arts by George H.W. Bush and the Medal of Freedom by George W. Bush in 2008. In 2000, King teamed up with guitarist Eric Clapton to record Riding With the King. In 1998, King appeared in The Blues Brothers 2000, playing the part of the lead singer of the Louisiana Gator Boys, along with Clapton, Dr. John, Koko Taylor and Bo Diddley.
2006–present: farewell tour and later activities[edit]
On 2006, King went on a "farewell" world tour, although he has been active ever since it ended. partly supported by Northern Irish guitarist Gary Moore, with whom King had previously toured and recorded, including the song "Since I Met You Baby". It started in the UK, and continued with performances in the Montreux Jazz Festival and in Zürich at the Blues at Sunset. During his show in Montreux at the Stravinski Hall he jammed with Joe Sample, Randy Crawford, David Sanborn, Gladys Knight, Lella James, Andre Beeka, Earl Thomas, Stanley Clarke, John McLaughlin, Barbara Hendricks and George Duke. The European leg of the Farewell Tour ended in Luxembourg on September 19, 2006, at the D'Coque Arena (support act: Todd Sharpville). In November and December, King played six times in Brazil.
In June 2006, King was present at a memorial of his first radio broadcast at the Three Deuces Building in Greenwood, Mississippi, where an official marker of the Mississippi Blues Trail was erected. The same month, a groundbreaking was held for a new museum, dedicated to King.[21] in Indianola, Mississippi.[22] The B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center opened on September 13, 2008. In late October 2006, he recorded a concert CD and DVD entitled B.B. King: Live at his B.B. King Blues Clubs in Nashville and Memphis. The four-night production featured his regular B.B. King Blues Band and captured his show as he performs it nightly around the world. It was his first live performance recording in 14 years.
B.B. King at Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto, Ontario (May 2007)
On 2007, King played at Eric Clapton's second Crossroads Guitar Festival (Parts of this performance were subsequently aired in a PBS broadcast and released on the Crossroads II DVD.), contributed the song "Goin' Home", to Goin' Home: A Tribute to Fats Domino (with Ivan Neville's DumpstaPhunk), and "One Shoe Blues" to Sandra Boynton's children's album Blue Moo, accompanied by a pair of sock puppets in the video.
In the summer of 2008, King played at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee, the Chicago Blues Festival, and at the Monterey Blues Festival. On the winter, King was the closing act at the 51st Grammy Nomination Concert, and played at The Kennedy Center Honors Awards Show; his performance was in honor of actor Morgan Freeman. Also in 2008 he was inducted into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame alongside Liza Minnelli and Sir James Galway, and Sirius XM Radio's Bluesville channel was renamed B.B. King's Bluesville.
European Tour 2009, Vienna, July 2009
In Summer 2009, King started a European Tour with concerts in France, Germany, Belgium, Finland and Denmark.
King performed at the Mawazine festival in Rabat, Morocco, on May 27, 2010.[23] In June 2010, King performed at 2010 Crossroads Guitar Festival with The Robert Cray Band, Jimmie Vaughan and Eric Clapton. In March 2010, King contributed to Cyndi Lauper's album Memphis Blues, which was released on June 22, 2010.
On 2011 King played at the Glastonbury Music Festival, and in The Royal Albert Hall, London, supported by Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi, Ronnie Wood, Mick Hucknall and Slash.
Barack Obama and B.B. King singing "Sweet Home Chicago" on February 21, 2012
On February 21, 2012, King was among the performers of "In Performance at the White House: Red, White and Blues", during which Obama sang part of "Sweet Home Chicago".[24] King recorded for the debut album of rapper and producer Big K.R.I.T., who also hails from Mississippi.[25] On July 5, 2012, King performed a concert at the Byblos Festival, Lebanon.
On May 26, 2013, King appeared at New Orleans Jazz Festival[26]
Over a period of 64 years, King has played in excess of 15,000 performances.
A feature documentary about B.B. King narrated by Morgan Freeman, and directed by Jon Brewer was released on October 15, 2012.
Equipment
For more information about King's guitar, see Lucille (guitar).
B.B. King uses simple equipment. He played guitars made by different manufacturers early in his career: he played a Fender Telecaster on most of his recordings with RPM Records (USA).[29] However, he is best known for playing variants of the Gibson ES-355. In 1980 Gibson Guitar Corporation launched the B.B. King Lucille model. In 2005 Gibson made a special run of 80 Gibson Lucilles, referred to as the "80th Birthday Lucille", the first prototype of which was given as a birthday gift to King, and which he has been using ever since.
King uses Lab Series L5 2x12" combo amp and has been using this amp for a long time. The amp was made by Norlin Industries for Gibson in the 1970s and '80s. Other popular L5 users are Allan Holdsworth and Ty Tabor of King's X. The L5 has an onboard compressor, parametric EQ, and four inputs. King has also used a Fender Twin Reverb.
He uses his signature model strings "Gibson SEG-BBS B.B. King Signature Electric Guitar Strings" with gauges: 10-13-17p-32w-45w-54w and D'Andrea 351 MD SHL CX (Medium .71mm, Tortoise Shell, Celluloid) Picks.
B.B. King's Blues Club[edit]
Sign outside B.B. King's Blues Club on Beale Street, Memphis
In 1991, B.B. King's Blues Club opened on Beale Street in Memphis, and in 1994, a second club was launched at Universal City Walk in Los Angeles. A third club in New York City's Times Square opened in June 2000. Two further clubs opened at Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut in January 2002 and another in Nashville in 2003. A club in West Palm Beach opened in the fall of 2009 and an additional one, based in the Mirage Hotel, Las Vegas, opened in the winter of 2009. In 2007, a B.B. King's Blues Club in Orlando opened on International Drive. The Memphis, Nashville, Orlando, West Palm Beach and Las Vegas clubs are all the same company.
Legacy
King is widely regarded as one of the most influential blues guitarists of all time, inspiring countless other electric blues and blues-rock guitarists.
Philanthropy
In 2001, King signed on as an official supporter of Little Kids Rock, a non-profit organization that provides free musical instruments and instruction to children in underprivileged public schools throughout the US. He sits on LKR's Honorary Board of Directors.
TV appearances
B.B. King has made guest appearances in numerous popular television shows, including The Cosby Show, The Young and the Restless, General Hospital, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Sesame Street, Married... with Children, Sanford and Son, and Touched by an Angel. He has also made a cameo in the movie Spies Like Us. He voiced in the last episode of Cow and Chicken.
Personal life
King has been married twice, to Martha Lee Denton, 1946 to 1952, and to Sue Carol Hall, 1958 to 1966. Both marriages ended because of the heavy demands made on the marriage by King's 250 performances a year.It is reported that he has fathered 15 children and, as of 2004, had 50 grandchildren.He has lived with Type II diabetes for over 20 years and is a high-profile spokesman in the fight against the disease, appearing in advertisements for diabetes-management products along with American Idol season 9 contestant Crystal Bowersox.
King is an FAA licensed Private Pilot and learned to fly in 1963 at Chicago Hammond Airport in Lansing, IL (now Lansing Municipal Airport – KIGQ).He frequently flew to gigs, but under the advice of his insurance company and manager in 1995, King was asked to fly only with another licensed pilot; and as a result, King stopped flying around the age of 70.
External video
Oral History, B.B. King reflects on his greatest musical influences. interview date August 3, 2005, NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Oral History Library
His favorite singer is Frank Sinatra. In his autobiography King speaks about how he was, and is, a "Sinatra nut" and how he went to bed every night listening to Sinatra's classic album In the Wee Small Hours. King has credited Sinatra for opening doors to black entertainers who were not given the chance to play in "white-dominated" venues; Sinatra got B.B. King into the main clubs in Las Vegas during the 1960s.
B.B.'s Intro and Theme
B.B. King Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
To be a pessimist means that you have agreed that Human life is an academic matter So I'm forced to be an optimist
I'm forced to believe that we can survive whatever we must survive
But the future of the Negro in this country is precisely as bright
Or as dark as the future of the country
It is entirely up to the American people and our representatives
It is entirely up to the American people whether of not they are going
To face and deal with and embrace the stranger whom they maligned so long
Hearts why it was necessary to have a nigger in the first place
Because I'm not nigger I'm a man
But if you think I'm a nigger means you need him
That's the question have got to ask yourself
The white population has got to ask itself north and south
Because it's one country for a negro there's no difference
Between the north and south there's just a difference in the way they castrate you
But the fact of the castration is the American fact
If I'm not a nigger here and you the white people invented him
They you've got to find out why
Xola you a queen don't let them tell you different
Daddy got teach you how to get money and start a business
Cause ignorance ain't bliss
Your penmanship ain't this been hot since niggas wore K-Swiss
About time I bring my talent to the masses
Niggas still stuck on blackberry molasses
These days it's who can do the dumbest shit the fastest to get clout
Or people just ass kiss
I don't trust a person as far as I can throw a person
If the cops come my nigga I don't know that person
Blessings on Blessings I think my karma workin
On my own wave I feel like Obama surfin
Looking presidential, suicide doors on the Lincoln Continental
Therapist with a pencil terrorist reign torrential
No weapon shall prosper formed against you
Yo! Donald Trump what's the issue
It's like we all got shit on our brain tissue
And it hurts when you know that your country just ain't with you
Black Lives Matter Black Lives Matter
No rap here just want you to know Black Lives Matter
Fuck a miracle we need hard work
Fuck them women and them drugs keep the family and God 1st
See the news and my eyes hurt
Now my friend is on my shirt
Niggas switch up like Sprint from Verizon
I'm on cloud 9 I'm pissing on the horizon
They want me to sell my soul and be demonic
But them secrets ain't tax exempt so I declined it
Get money cash rules everything around me
And I always had flavor stylist you can't style me
I'm the best I'm surer than Al B
The supermarket lit bitch clean up aisle 3
Immigrants trying to ban immigrants
They don't want you to up your pay but wanna up your rent
White supremacy is what we up against
The judge is a weapon of the governments
1 Time for my people non-violent locked down
2 Times for my people unarmed shot down
3 Times for my niggas buying back the block now
Feeling like Kayne all I do is pop style
The lyrics of B.B. King's song "B.B.'s Intro and Theme" address themes of optimism, racial identity, and social justice. The opening lines emphasize the singer's refusal to be a pessimist because they are alive. They assert that being a pessimist would mean accepting that human life is devoid of meaning, but instead, the singer is forced to be an optimist and believe in the possibility of survival.
The lyrics then shift to discussing the future of the Negro (a term historically used to refer to Black people) in the United States. The singer states that the future of the Negro is intrinsically linked to the future of the country itself. They argue that it is up to the American people and their representatives to determine whether they will face, address, and embrace the marginalized individuals they have denigrated for so long.
The lyrics also confront the issue of racial identity. The singer questions why it was necessary for white people to have placed derogatory labels such as "nigger" upon Black individuals in the first place. They assert their own humanity and challenge white people to examine their own hearts and motivations for perpetuating racial oppression.
The second part of the lyrics takes a different direction with a new voice entering the song. Here, the lyrics address themes of self-empowerment, education, and social commentary. The singer addresses Xola, whom they refer to as a queen, encouraging her to ignore those who try to limit her potential. They emphasize the importance of financial independence, knowledge, and avoiding ignorance. The lyrics also express a frustration with contemporary society's obsession with foolish or attention-seeking behavior and calling for people to prioritize hard work and family.
There is a mention of the Black Lives Matter movement, highlighting the ongoing struggle for racial justice. The lyrics touch on political issues, criticizing the Trump administration and systemic racism. The rapper reflects on the oppressive situation faced by marginalized communities and highlights the need for unity and community strength in the face of adversity.
Overall, the lyrics of "B.B.'s Intro and Theme" tackle a range of topics, including racial identity, social justice, self-empowerment, and the importance of education and hard work.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't be a pessimist because I'm alive
I cannot have a negative outlook on life because I am fortunate enough to be alive
To be a pessimist means that you have agreed that Human life is an academic matter So I'm forced to be an optimist
Choosing to have a negative perspective implies that you have accepted that human life is a theoretical concept, therefore I am compelled to have a positive attitude
I'm forced to believe that we can survive whatever we must survive
I am compelled to have faith in our ability to endure and overcome any challenges we may face
But the future of the Negro in this country is precisely as bright Or as dark as the future of the country
The future prospects for black individuals in this nation are directly correlated to the future prospects of the entire country
It is entirely up to the American people and our representatives
The responsibility lies entirely with the citizens of America and those who represent them
It is entirely up to the American people whether or not they are going To face and deal with and embrace the stranger whom they maligned so long
The American people have the complete authority to decide if they will confront, address, and accept those they have mistreated and treated as outsiders for a significant period of time
What white people have to do is to try to find out in their own Hearts why it was necessary to have a nigger in the first place
White individuals must search within their own hearts to understand why they deemed it necessary to create a derogatory label for black individuals in the first place
Because I'm not a nigger I'm a man
I want it to be acknowledged that I am not defined by a derogatory term, but rather, I am a human being
But if you think I'm a nigger means you need him
If you believe I am lesser because of that derogatory term, it indicates your dependence on that term
That's the question have got to ask yourself
This is the inquiry you need to ask yourself
The white population has got to ask itself north and south
People who are white, regardless of their location in the northern or southern parts of the country, must reflect upon and question themselves
Because it's one country for a negro there's no difference Between the north and south there's just a difference in the way they castrate you
For a black individual, this country is a unified entity, with no distinction between the northern and southern regions, only varying methods of suppressing and dehumanizing them
But the fact of the castration is the American fact
The reality of the dehumanization and oppression faced by black individuals is a fundamental truth of America
If I'm not a nigger here and you the white people invented him They you've got to find out why
If I am not considered inferior here, and it was white individuals who created the term, then it is necessary for them to understand the reasons behind its creation
Xola you a queen don't let them tell you different
Xola, you are a powerful and deserving individual, do not allow others to convince you otherwise
Daddy got teach you how to get money and start a business
Your father will impart knowledge to you on how to attain financial stability and establish your own enterprise
Cause ignorance ain't bliss
Ignorance does not bring happiness or contentment
Your penmanship ain't this been hot since niggas wore K-Swiss
Your writing skills are exceptional and have been highly regarded for a long time, even when people used to wear K-Swiss sneakers
About time I bring my talent to the masses
It is finally the right moment for me to share my talents with a larger audience
Niggas still stuck on blackberry molasses
Some individuals are still fixated on outdated and irrelevant matters
These days it's who can do the dumbest shit the fastest to get clout
In current times, people strive for attention and validation by engaging in foolish actions and doing them quickly
Or people just ass kiss
Alternatively, individuals may seek approval and favor from others through flattery and sycophantic behavior
I don't trust a person as far as I can throw a person
I have complete skepticism and lack trust in individuals, as my trust is contingent on my physical strength to throw them
If the cops come my nigga I don't know that person
In the presence of law enforcement, I will disavow any association or familiarity with that particular individual
Blessings on Blessings I think my karma workin
I am experiencing an abundance of blessings, and I attribute it to the positive energies and actions I have invested in
On my own wave I feel like Obama surfin
I am confidently riding my own wave of success, much like how Barack Obama surfs in a skillful and poised manner
Looking presidential, suicide doors on the Lincoln Continental
Projecting an aura of authority and leadership, depicted by the presence of suicide doors on a Lincoln Continental vehicle commonly associated with presidents
Therapist with a pencil terrorist reign torrential
Using my writing instrument, I possess the power to heal and bring catharsis, often compared to a reign of terror through the intensity and impact of my words
No weapon shall prosper formed against you
Any harmful plans or actions directed towards you will not succeed or have any lasting effect
Yo! Donald Trump what's the issue
Hey, Donald Trump, what seems to be the problem or conflict?
It's like we all got shit on our brain tissue
It feels as though all of us have burdens or problematic thoughts weighing on our minds
And it hurts when you know that your country just ain't with you
It is painful to realize that your own country does not fully support or stand beside you
Black Lives Matter Black Lives Matter
The importance and worth of black lives should not be overlooked or dismissed, and it must be emphasized for emphasis
No rap here just want you to know Black Lives Matter
This is not merely a rap statement, but a sincere desire to ensure that everyone understands the significance of Black Lives Matter
Fuck a miracle we need hard work
Miracles are not sufficient, what we truly require is persistent effort and dedication
Fuck them women and them drugs keep the family and God 1st
Ignore the temptations of women and drugs, and prioritize the well-being of your family and your faith in God above all else
See the news and my eyes hurt
Witnessing the news causes immense emotional distress and anguish
Now my friend is on my shirt
Sadly, a close companion has recently passed away, and their memory and image are now displayed on my clothing
Niggas switch up like Sprint from Verizon
People change their loyalties and alliances abruptly, similar to how one might switch mobile phone providers from Sprint to Verizon
I'm on cloud 9 I'm pissing on the horizon
I am experiencing extreme euphoria and satisfaction, reaching a state of bliss, as if I am metaphorically urinating on the horizon
They want me to sell my soul and be demonic
Certain individuals desire for me to compromise my values and integrity, urging me to embrace evil and dark forces
But them secrets ain't tax exempt so I declined it
However, those hidden truths will have consequences and obligations, as they cannot be exempt from scrutiny, leading me to reject the offer
Get money cash rules everything around me
The acquisition of wealth has a strong influence over various aspects of life, as it becomes the dominant force and factor
And I always had flavor stylist you can't style me
I have consistently possessed a unique and distinctive charm or charisma, making it impossible for a stylist to influence or dictate my personal style
I'm the best I'm surer than Al B
I firmly believe that I am the greatest, having more conviction and confidence in my abilities than the renowned artist Al B. Sure
The supermarket lit bitch clean up aisle 3
The supermarket is bustling with excitement, requiring immediate attention to clean up aisle 3
Immigrants trying to ban immigrants
Certain immigrants are attempting to prevent or restrict the entry of other immigrants
They don't want you to up your pay but wanna up your rent
They aim to prevent you from increasing your income, while simultaneously increasing the cost of rent
White supremacy is what we up against
We are currently facing the challenge of white supremacists and their ideologies
The judge is a weapon of the governments
The judge is utilized as a tool or instrument by the authorities to enforce the policies and agendas set by the government
1 Time for my people non-violent locked down
One moment to commemorate and acknowledge my people who have been unjustly incarcerated and are practicing non-violence
2 Times for my people unarmed shot down
Two moments to honor and remember my people who were tragically killed due to being unarmed and targeted
3 Times for my niggas buying back the block now
Three moments to celebrate and recognize my fellow individuals who are actively reclaiming and investing in their communities
Feeling like Kayne all I do is pop style
Experiencing a sense of confidence and accomplishment, similar to how Kanye West dominates and excels in his unique style
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