In The Hood
Brisco Lyrics

I'm in the hood, I'm in the, I'm in the hood.
I am currently located in the neighborhood where I grew up and spent most of my life.

Just sayin' if u look'n 4 me...I'm in the hood.
If you are trying to find me, I can be found in my old neighborhood.

I'm posted on the corner, twisting that good
I am standing on the street corner, smoking the best quality marijuana.

I got that all black dickie on, i'm keepin it hood.
I am dressed in all black and trying to maintain my connection to the hood.

What it is, I'm the Obalocka boom
I am the top boss in my neighborhood, known as Obalocka boom.

Got work in the trap, and the Chevy droppin soon.
I have drugs for sale in my trap house, and soon I will have a Chevrolet car to drive around in.

See Cash Money rubberbands e'm, bands e'm
I have a lot of money, and I keep it organized by wrapping rubber bands around it.

Since I got the deal, I got girls say'n he so handsome.
Since I signed a record contract with Cash Money, women have been telling me I am attractive.

I'm a Dave County, Yorker Boy
I am from both Dade County and New York City and embody the characteristics of both places.

I earn stripes, I got soldiers that'll flop you 4 it.
I have respect and admiration in my neighborhood and can use my influence to hurt anyone who crosses me.

Now I'm bouncin with a hood rat
I am currently hanging out with a girl from the neighborhood who is not very respectable.

She think I love her, but I use her 4 her food stamps.
This girl thinks I have romantic feelings for her, but I am only using her to access her government-issued food stamp benefits.

Mr. Ghetto, It's whateva, you group it, I'm shootin
I have a reputation for being violent, and if anyone threatens me, I will shoot them without hesitation.

And don't worry about them smokers, we keepin it movin.
Weed smokers are not bothering us and we are not causing them any trouble either.

I know Cubans that knows O's
I have connections to Cubans who can smuggle drugs into the country.

If I ask for it, they send it by the boat load.
These Cubans are willing to transport large amounts of drugs for me if I request it.

Weezy Wee, I think it's a wrap
Lil Wayne believes the song is coming to an end soon.

And If you need me, you know where to find me at.
If anyone needs to get in touch with me, they know they can find me in the hood.

Uptown New Orleans, like always
Lil Wayne is from Uptown New Orleans and still lives there.

Cash Money boy, shine like ball heads.
Lil Wayne is proud to be part of the Cash Money record label and compares the label's success to a shiny bald head.

Big Bezel make my watch look like a hog head
The large, attention-grabbing bezel on Lil Wayne's watch makes it look like the head of a pig.

And all I do is smoke trees, call me log head.
Lil Wayne smokes a lot of marijuana and refers to himself as someone with a head full of logs from all the smoke.

I'm butter on the bread like Parkay
Lil Wayne says he is a valuable commodity and a necessary addition to any situation or collaboration, like butter on bread.

And I am all about me like Doe Ray(?).
Lil Wayne values himself above all else, and refers to himself in this line as Doe Ray, although it is unclear what he means by this name.

I'm in the hood, i'm the hood like Dope, Yay
Lil Wayne is present in his old neighborhood and considers himself as much a part of it as the drugs that are sold there.

Nappy ass hair like Buckwheat, Otay.
Lil Wayne's hair is kinky and unmanageable, much like the character of Buckwheat from the Our Gang and Little Rascals series.

Hollygrove, Ether St. be my damn hood
Lil Wayne is from the neighborhood of Hollygrove and specifically lives on Ether Street.

Where you can get murdered for free like can goods.
Violence is prevalent in his neighborhood, and Lil Wayne implies that people can be killed without any repercussions.

I got 12 bar rooms under the lamb hood
Lil Wayne has a dozen secret locations in his neighborhood where people can enjoy music, drinks, and relaxation.

I can bring a Kentucky Derby to the damn hood.
Lil Wayne has a lot of money, and he can bring major events, like the Kentucky Derby, to his neighborhood if he wants to.

Sunshine diamonds help me tan good
Lil Wayne's flashy jewelry complements his image and makes him look good in the sunlight.

And I'll let it blow like a band wood.
Lil Wayne is prone to get angry and lash out at anyone who bothers him, like something that can easily explode, such as a piece of wood.

I call Briscoe, I'm on South Beach
Lil Wayne is calling his associate Briscoe while he is enjoying the beaches and nightlife of South Beach, Florida.

30 mins. later, Obalocka is where I'll be.
After speaking with Briscoe, Lil Wayne will come right back to the hood in Obalocka.

Like Kroger cups, watered juice, pickled eggs, and pig feet
Briscoe lists cheap items commonly found in the hood, such as disposable cups, dilute juice, and canned pickled food.

If you got beef, you know just where to find me.
If someone has a problem with him, Briscoe is easily located in the hood.

or better yet, the projects
An even more specific location to find Briscoe is the government-subsidized housing complex, known as projects.

Where baby mama's trippin and them goons livin heartless.
The projects are a tough area, where unmarried mothers are struggling and gang members are dangerous and unfeeling.

3 rules, Get money, don't tell
Briscoe operates by a strict set of rules. The first of which is to make as much money as possible. Secondly, he does not snitch on anyone.

And if that Welfare check come late, raise hell.
If the welfare check from the government for social security and assistance comes late, Briscoe will cause a scene and complain to the authorities.

I'm a poor boy, I ain't got shit
Briscoe grew up in poverty and has struggled financially throughout his life.

And I hope they don't tell Baby, I'ma hit me a lick.
Briscoe is planning on stealing something soon, and he hopes that Lil Wayne's record label boss and co-founder, Baby, will not find out.

Man, I'm so Hollygrove
Lil Wayne again emphasizes his connection to his neighborhood of Hollygrove.

Stand strong in that water like a Commodor.
Lil Wayne is a sturdy and well-established force in his neighborhood, much like the Commodore boats that are known for their stability.

Black holes in yo' white tee, Dominoes
Lil Wayne's guns have created bullet holes in the white T-shirts of his enemies, leaving behind Domino-shaped patterns.

Me and Briscoe, Cash Money carnivores.
Lil Wayne and Briscoe are ravenous in their pursuit of wealth and success within their record label, Cash Money Records.

I am New Orleans like carnivals
Lil Wayne takes immense pride in his city and considers himself synonymous with the famous Carnival season that is celebrated there.

And in the hood, call me Weezy the honorable.
Lil Wayne is a pillar of his neighborhood and enjoys the respect of those who live there, who sometimes address him by the nickname 'Weezy the honorable.'

These other rappers so ironicle
Lil Wayne thinks that other rappers are hypocritical and do not follow through with their promises.

And if I ain't in the mansion then I'm up in the Phantom or...
When Lil Wayne is not at his mansion, he is driving around the streets in his Phantom car, or he is busy with other expensive and exclusive activities.