HIP HOP
Black Star/DJ Premier Lyrics

And if I cry two tears for her
Even if I feel any sadness or regret, my love for Hip Hop is limited

That will be the most that I would give to her
I can't give more than a few tears for Hip Hop, as it's just a form of music and entertainment

She left me stranded in my nightmares
Hip Hop is an entity that can have a negative impact on your thoughts and psyche

Taking pictures of my memories she right there
Hip Hop is something that is permanently lodged in my mind, and I can't escape its influence

Twisting on the blade in my heart, deep
The hold that Hip Hop has on me is deep and cuts into my emotional well-being

Always on my mind so I can't sleep
Hip Hop is something that keeps me awake at night and distracts me from other aspects of my life

She used to tell me she was all mine
I used to think that Hip Hop was a genre that was created for me and people like me

Now the only way I see the broad is online
The modern version of Hip Hop is predominantly digital and is more accessible online

I'm doing drugs trying to feel you
Hip Hop is something that I can only experience under the influence of mind-altering substances

I'm killing me trying to heal you
My dependence on Hip Hop is hurting me, but I can't seem to stop

I built my whole life around ya
My identity is so intertwined with Hip Hop that it feels like a part of me

I thought I found it all when I found her
I believed that my discovery of Hip Hop was a life-altering event and that it completed me

Shopping sprees on whatever coast
I spent excessively on Hip Hop merchandise and concerts across the country

How'd you really feel, I may never know
I have a complex relationship with Hip Hop, and I'm not sure how I truly feel about it

And as I ride through these streets
As I navigate through my life, Hip Hop is always present, informing and influencing my actions

With my hand on my heat, eyes red from the sweets, I
As a Hip Hop artist, my persona is tough, street-smart, and drug-fueled

Realize some things never change
Despite my love for Hip Hop, I'm aware that the culture and the music itself are constantly evolving

Once in love and it's gone you don't look at it the same, nigga
After falling out of love with Hip Hop, I've developed a different perspective on the genre and its culture

Fuck love cause she don't live here
I'm not interested in having a relationship with Hip Hop anymore because it doesn't provide me with what I need

I'm soaked in blood but I'm still here
Even though Hip Hop has caused me pain, I'm still part of the culture

Hip Hop heartbreaks
The downfall of my love for Hip Hop has left me feeling broken-hearted

Straight-laced, deep bass, 808s plus the mixtapes
Hip Hop music is defined by its core elements, including a strong beat, rhythm, and diverse sounds

Got a nigga feeling like I up and let ya
The pervasive nature of Hip Hop has left me feeling like I'm in too deep to leave it behind

Get away now you all in the lectures
Hip Hop's influence extends beyond music and into every aspect of my life, including academic pursuits

Being studied by the college's professors
Hip Hop has become a legitimate subject of academic inquiry due to its cultural and artistic relevance

Now I regret the day I met ya
I now realize that my relationship with Hip Hop has been more harmful than beneficial

(Bitch) I'll be the first one to say it
I'm not afraid to speak my mind and criticize Hip Hop, even if it's a controversial stance

She ain't the one you want to play with
Hip Hop may seem like a fun and harmless form of entertainment, but it can have negative consequences

I fucked Hip Hop
I've had a tumultuous and ultimately unsatisfying relationship with Hip Hop

I am Joseph, Darryl, Jason, Dr. Dre, O'Shea
I am a product of the artists who came before me and have had a profound influence on Hip Hop

And a host of those who passed away
I owe a debt of gratitude to the Hip Hop pioneers who paved the way for my success

Today I'm Drake, I'm Wayne, 2 Chainz
Hip Hop continues to evolve, and I'm part of the next generation of artists pushing the genre forward

You say you want to rap, to this bitch you must commit
If you want to be a successful Hip Hop artist, you must be fully dedicated to the craft and the culture

Then you're a slave to your grave, you won't get out, you cannot quit
Once you're fully immersed in Hip Hop, it becomes an integral part of your identity, and you can never truly stop being a part of it

She menstruates weekly, her vibe covers keep you warm
Hip Hop is a constantly evolving art form that produces new and exciting music and culture on a regular basis

But the source to her heart is love, word up, right on
At the core of Hip Hop is a deep and abiding love for the art and culture of the genre

You know how girls are, she love when you licking on her world star
Hip Hop thrives on attention and controversy, and fans love it when artists are involved in drama or create provocative content

Kissing on her belly, trick on her at Onyx
Hip Hop culture includes a variety of vices and excesses, including drugs, strip clubs, and other forms of indulgence

Confused fans think that she illuminates demonic
Many people who are not fans of Hip Hop believe that the genre promotes negative values and can have a negative influence on young people

But she's the object of my affections, God's essence, God bless her
Despite its flaws, Hip Hop remains an important part of my life and my identity as an artist

She bought me Bentleys, Breitlings, made some friends resent me
Hip Hop's success can lead to material excess and jealousy among friends and peers

For writing about my life, they thought I should have stayed quiet
Some people criticized me for being too honest and personal in my music, but Hip Hop is about being real and authentic

She took me to places I would have never saw without her
Hip Hop has allowed me to travel the world, meet new people, and experience things I never would have imagined

And she took me from my girl powder
Hip Hop has been a major influence on my life, sometimes at the expense of my other relationships and responsibilities

I doubt I'll ever be the same, hallowed be thy name
Hip Hop has had a profound impact on my life, and I don't think I can ever fully separate myself from it

Give me strength so I don't do this dame like Orenthal James
Hip Hop is like an addiction, and I need strength to resist its pull so that I don't end up like O.J. Simpson, whose life was ruined by similar impulses and compulsions

Brad warned me while driving this auburn Ferrari
Even as I indulge in the trappings of Hip Hop success, I'm aware of the dangers and risks involved

Never follow in her games, I fuck around and I'll be sorry
I need to be careful not to let Hip Hop control my life or lead me astray, or I'll regret it in the long run

But I tried her used to ride her, for dollars not the fame
Hip Hop culture includes a lot of commercialization and money-making, and I've been complicit in this aspect of the industry

She slowed me down and had me guzzling on cups of lean
Hip Hop's influence on me has sometimes been negative, leading me down a path of addiction and recklessness

She's a middle-aged cougar, showing young'uns the dream
Hip Hop is an aging but still-relevant culture that continues to inspire new generations of young people

Noticed she wasn't breathing for a second then I screamed
Even as Hip Hop continues to evolve and change, it's important to recognize when it's in danger or at risk

"She's dead!" and everybody took it out on Nasty
When Hip Hop is threatened or compromised, it often leads to anger and blame directed at those who are seen as responsible

I was just looking out for my music family
As a Hip Hop artist, I feel a strong connection to the larger Hip Hop community and try to protect it from harm

You can have her she's a motherfucking whore
At the end of the day, Hip Hop has its flaws and can be a destructive force in people's lives