Legend
Benny the Butcher Lyrics

Gave my life to the game, had my mama concerned
I devoted myself to the rap game, which made my mother worried

It made her calm when she saw what I got in return
However, when she saw the success and wealth that came with it, she was reassured

Broke my flow down, they still can't describe it in words
My rap style is unique and difficult to define or imitate, despite others attempting to analyze it

And all the work they say they put in, I gotta confirm
People claim to have worked hard to reach their level of success, but I have to validate their claims

Put my hood in diamonds, so you know how my block did it
I've invested my earnings back into my community by buying jewelry, which signifies the success of my neighborhood

Gun come with a Carfax, you know who I shot with it
My gun has a history and those in the know are aware of who I have used it on

Shop with us, you know me and my niggas
If you do business with me and my crew, you know exactly who we are

Cribs not furnished 'til the garage get a drop in it
I prioritize my car selection over furniture in my homes

And I don't want nothing for free, they didn't know me then bet they checkin' now
I don't expect handouts, and those who didn't take notice of me before are now paying attention

The best player gettin' drafted in the seventh round
I recognize that there are talented individuals who can still make it despite not being initially noticed

I learn rules from the streets and wrote them lessons down
I've gained knowledge and wisdom from my experiences in the hood, which I've documented for future use

I know a hundred fifty-five thousand weigh like seven pounds
I have experience transporting and dealing large amounts of money, and know the weight of specific denominations

Said I'm gon' be a legend soon, shit, I'm a legend now That's real shit
I've been told I will become a legend in the future, but I already consider myself one based on my success and impact

Yo, fifty thousand in the drawer, at the W with some bitches
I have $50,000 in my drawer and am currently at a high-end hotel with some women

And every time I score, it's a W for the villains
Every time I succeed, it's a win for myself and those who live outside of the law

I'm somewhere in the hood, elbow rubbin' with all the dealers
I can be found in my neighborhood, socializing with those who are involved in illegal activities

Sayin', "because of you, we ain't been this comfortable in a minute"
People in my community express gratitude and comfort due to the help I've provided them with

I beat a lot of charges, this money, you gotta pardon
I've avoided being held accountable for numerous crimes, but now that I have wealth, I expect people to overlook my past actions

I'm a boss, so my hoes too bougie for Olive Garden
I am a leader and therefore my women have high standards and refuse to dine at places like Olive Garden

Huh, rap circles 'round niggas, that's my department
I excel in my skill of rapping better than my competitors

Put a block in the trunk soon as I got tired of talkin'
I took immediate action when I became frustrated with talking and arguing with others

Money don't make you solid, it just make you ten times more Of the person you are before you got it
Having money doesn't make you a better person, it simply amplifies the characteristics you had before gaining wealth

And all my jewels VIP drunk where it's crowded
My jewelry is high quality and stands out even in busy crowds

And I can't call the bitch by her name 'cause I forgot it (Let's go)
I have so many women in my life that I can't remember all of their names

Yo, uh, who can I depend on? Marry the game and death my in-laws
I question who I can truly rely on, and feel that my relationship with the rap game is stronger than some of my actual family members

Feds don't got no mercy for a big dog
I know that law enforcement has no sympathy or leniency for powerful individuals like myself

Kite from my man, he said I'm at where I deserve to be
I received a letter from a friend that indicated I am currently in the place where I deserve to be in life

Jammed up, he 'bout to take a plea for a thirty piece
My friend is in legal trouble and is considering taking a plea deal for $30,000

My heart dropped when they put them TNT vans up
I felt fear and discomfort when I saw several TNT news vans in my neighborhood, hinting at a serious situation occurring

Now we gettin' caught by them TMZ cameras
We are now being filmed and documented by TMZ, a paparazzi-based news outlet

Barely made it, we succeeded with the least chances
Despite our low odds, we experienced success and barely achieved our goals

My team got a will strong enough to beat cancer
My crew is exceptionally dedicated and capable of overcoming any obstacle, like someone who defeats cancer

Master's in dope, before that, I had a Bachelor's in coke
I am highly skilled in dealing drugs, and have been involved in the trade for a long time

I'm like Ali, I fight better with my back on the ropes
I perform better in difficult situations, often drawing comparisons to boxer Muhammad Ali's ability to excel under pressure

Labels, I passed 'em up, it's like they after the flow
Record labels used to pursue me, but I have now surpassed them in success and they are now trying to replicate my style

And my legacy, it's like they want a fraction of both
Industry figures are attempting to profit off my legacy by copying my style and taking a percentage of my earnings

Nah, I was good by myself, this how I'm bettin' now
I realized that I am capable of achieving success on my own, and am now investing in myself instead of relying on others

Checks overgrown, neck boulder stones
I have large and continuous amounts of money, and expensive jewelry to match

Ever since they said I'm goin' pro, they say I'm the next so-and-so
Since my rise to fame, people have been comparing me to other successful rappers

But you know how it go, Kobe got his fifth title And somehow still live in the shadow of Michael
While Kobe Bryant won many championships, he is still compared to and often overshadowed by Michael Jordan

Before it's over, give a nigga his credit
Before my career ends, I want to receive full recognition for my contributions and accomplishments

Am I wrong? I want my bouquet when I can smell it
Is it unreasonable for me to want to receive recognition and accolades while I am still alive to enjoy them?

Plug know, give it to me and I'll sell it
People in my supply chain know that if they provide me with drugs, I will be able to sell it and turn a profit

Just so happens, had a hunger for greatness, and I fed it
Fortunately, I had a strong desire for success and was able to achieve it through hard work and dedication

Parked in a big boy, me and Hit-Boy
Me and Hit-Boy are currently driving in a luxury car

Before this rap shit, this trap shit had me lit, boy
Before becoming a rapper, I achieved great success in the drug dealing world

Yeah, fifteen years straight, I was crack sellin'
I sold crack cocaine for a continuous 15 year period of time

Dope boy, made it out the hood, now that's legend (Ah)
I was a successful drug dealer and have since built a successful career as a rapper, which is a legendary accomplishment

Real shit, I'm a legend now
I am currently considered a legend by some due to my success and accomplishments

They tried tell me I'ma be a legend soon though
While some have already dubbed me a legend, others believe that I will eventually transcend to legendary status

Man, I'm a legend now
Regardless of differing opinions, I consider myself a legend at this moment in time