His fifth studio album We the Best Forever (2011) also saw similar commercial success, and helped bring Khaled to international prominence, as it featured the song "I'm on One", which was his first top ten hit. His sixth and seventh albums, Kiss the Ring (2012) and Suffering from Success (2013), charted in the top ten on the Billboard 200, and his eighth studio album, I Changed a Lot (2015), peaked at number 12.[5] In 2015 and 2016, Khaled gained worldwide attention as a media personality, due to his activity on social media. This foresaw the release of his ninth studio album Major Key (2016), which gained critical and commercial success; it debuted at number one the Billboard 200, was certified gold, and received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album.
He released his tenth studio album, Grateful, in 2017, which contained the singles "I'm the One" and "Wild Thoughts", which charted at number one and number two on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and was also certified platinum. His eleventh album, Father of Asahd, was released in 2019; it peaked at number two, and the song "Higher" won Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, Khaled's first Grammy award win. His eponymous twelfth album was released in 2021.
Outside of music, Khaled has gained success as a writer, with his book The Keys featuring on the New York Times Best Seller list. He has also featured as an actor, appearing in Spies in Disguise (2019) and Bad Boys for Life (2020).
Blackball
DJ Khaled Lyrics
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My watches and my rings is not ordinary
Shawty what's the boo
Fuckboys hate to see me winning
(They tryna blackball me)
Kept shit 100 from the beginning
(They tryna blackball me)
(They tryna blackball me)
Y'all keep hating, I'm right here on top
They tryna blackball me, they say I get too much money
They want my name from me because they know what it do
They say I'm A-Rod, nigga, cause I got the juice
They tryna blackball me, went and bought a Ghost as a coupe
Soon as I ordered it, they put it right on the boat
These bitches hungry, they tryna take me to court
They tryna blackball me, I should of went to the pros
They tryna blackball me, I keep a gang of them hoes
I'm tryna fuck me thirty hoes by the end of this month
Ain't drive my Rolls Royce no more, I seen a fuck nigga in one
I heard some niggas downtown tried to jail me up
I heard they tell the Feds everyday to pick me up
But I'm like damn my nigga what I did to you?
And I'm like damn my nigga what you want me to do?
Want me to burn your pussy ass out and knock you off?
Want me to go by your baby momma house and kick in her door?
Guess what? Some 36 niggas, they'll be here tomorrow
Don't know what the fuck they goin' on, I'm gonna go buy some Lamar
My homie pulled me to the side and told me tell me the truth
She say she heard I'm fuckin' her sister I say she'll fuck me and you
They tryna blackball me, they say I get too much money
They want my name from me because they know what it do
They say I'm A-Rod, nigga, cause I got the juice
They tryna blackball me, went and bought a Ghost as a coupe
Soon as I ordered it, they put it right on the boat
These bitches hungry, they tryna take me to court
They tryna blackball me, I should of went to the pros
They tryna blackball me, I keep a gang of them hoes
Say, when you getting money, that shit bring plenty haters
Just cop that Phantom coupe, I list a Grammy later
White crib a couple acres, she fin that good Jamaica
They tryin to count me out, but bitch I'm back like Schwarzenegger
They tryina blackball me, don't wanna see me win
Hit after fuckin' hit, like there he go again
They say I'm underrated, I'm just misunderstood
They can't compare to me, I wish, I wish you would
I'm screaming, "Fuck the world and everything in it"
My homie beat his case, cause they can't find a witness
You wanna test my G, man fuck this industry
I strap C-4 to your mattress, for all those who sleepin' on me
They tryna blackball me, they say I get too much money
They want my name from me because they know what it do
They say I'm A-Rod, nigga, cause I got the juice
They tryna blackball me, went and bought a Ghost as a coupe
Soon as I ordered it, they put it right on the boat
These bitches hungry, they tryna take me to court
They tryna blackball me, I should of went to the pros
They tryna blackball me, I keep a gang of them hoes
All these chains that I'm wearing is not ordinary
My watches and my rings is not ordinary
Shawty what's the boo
Fuckboys hate to see me winning
(They tryna blackball me)
Kept shit 100 from the beginning
(They tryna blackball me)
They wanna see me lose everything I got
(They tryna blackball me)
Y'all keep hating, I'm right here on top
They tryna blackball me, they say I get too much money
They want my name from me because they know what it do
They say I'm A-Rod, nigga, cause I got the juice
They tryna blackball me, went and bought a Ghost as a coupe
Soon as I ordered it, they put it right on the boat
These bitches hungry, they tryna take me to court
They tryna blackball me, I should of went to the pros
They tryna blackball me, I keep a gang of them hoes
The lyrics of DJ Khaled's Blackball reflect his frustration over the industry's attempts to hold him down despite his massive success. DJ Khaled, who has been a major figure in the hip-hop industry for years, believes that "they" are out to get him. They want to blackball him and take away everything he has worked hard to accomplish.
In the first verse, Khaled displays his wealth and success, highlighting his extravagant chains, watches, and rings. He also references his enemies, the "fuckboys," who are jealous of his achievements and attempt to bring him down by blackballing him. The hook reinforces this message, emphasizing the people who want to see him lose everything he's worked so hard for.
The second verse continues the theme of the industry's attempts to hold him down. Khaled believes he is making too much money and that they want to take away his name because they know what it can do. Khaled compares himself to A-Rod and how his juice, which is his talent and fame, is what makes him a target. He mentions his purchase of a Ghost coupe, which they try to delay but he still manages to get it as soon as he ordered it. Finally, Khaled addresses the women who are after him and trying to take him to court.
In the final verse, DJ Khaled shows his frustration towards those who try to blackball him, stating that getting money attracts plenty of haters. He mentions his accomplishments, from buying a Phantom coupe, owning a couple of acres, and delivering hit after hit is what brings about the blackballing in the industry. Khaled is screaming "fuck the world and everything in it" to display his anger for the world that wants to bring him down. Khaled also talks about how misunderstood he is and how people cannot compare themselves to him.
Overall, DJ Khaled's Blackball provides a perspective of the constant struggle in the hip-hop industry. Despite how successful he is, he still faces opposition from those who want to bring him down.
Line by Line Meaning
All these chains that I'm wearing is not ordinary
My jewelry is not average or ordinary
My watches and my rings is not ordinary
My watches and rings are not average or ordinary
Shawty what's the boo
Asking someone what's up or how they're doing
Fuckboys hate to see me winning
People who are jealous and negative hate to see me succeed
(They tryna blackball me)
They are trying to block my success
Kept shit 100 from the beginning
I've been honest and true since the start
They wanna see me lose everything I got
They want me to fail and lose all my success
Y'all keep hating, I'm right here on top
Despite the negativity, I am still successful and on top
They tryna blackball me, they say I get too much money
They are trying to stop my success and take my money
They want my name from me because they know what it do
They want to take away my reputation and success
They say I'm A-Rod, nigga, cause I got the juice
They compare me to a successful athlete because of my success
They tryna blackball me, went and bought a Ghost as a coupe
I bought a luxury car and they're trying to stop me from enjoying it
Soon as I ordered it, they put it right on the boat
They wasted no time trying to block my success
These bitches hungry, they tryna take me to court
People are trying to sue me and take my money
I should of went to the pros
I should have pursued a professional athletic career
I keep a gang of them hoes
I have a lot of female companions
I'm tryna fuck me thirty hoes by the end of this month
I am trying to have sex with thirty women by the end of the month
Ain't drive my Rolls Royce no more, I seen a fuck nigga in one
I stopped driving my Rolls Royce because I saw someone I do not like driving one as well
I heard some niggas downtown tried to jail me up
I heard some people are conspiring to have me arrested
I heard they tell the Feds everyday to pick me up
They are trying to get the government to arrest me
But I'm like damn my nigga what I did to you?
I am questioning why people are trying to harm me
And I'm like damn my nigga what you want me to do?
I am asking what I can do to fix the situation
Want me to burn your pussy ass out and knock you off?
Do you want me to harm you in revenge?
Want me to go by your baby momma house and kick in her door?
Do you want me to harm your family as well?
Guess what? Some 36 niggas, they'll be here tomorrow
I am warning you that people are coming tomorrow to confront you
Don't know what the fuck they goin' on, I'm gonna go buy some Lamar
I am unsure what will happen and plan to prepare myself
My homie pulled me to the side and told me tell me the truth
Someone close to me wants me to be honest
She say she heard I'm fuckin' her sister I say she’ll fuck me and you
I am admitting to having sex with someone's sister and saying that they would too
Say when you getting money, that shit bring plenty haters
When you are successful, people will hate on you
Just cop that Phantom coupe, I list a Grammy later
I just bought a luxury car and hope to win a Grammy soon
White crib a couple acres, she fin that good Jamaica
I have a large, fancy house and a partner who likes a specific type of weed
They tryin to count me out, but bitch I'm back like Schwarzenegger
They are underestimating me, but I am back and will prove them wrong
Hit after fuckin' hit, like there he go again
I am continuing to release successful music and can't be stopped
They say I'm underrated, I'm just misunderstood
People undervalue me because they do not understand me
They can't compare to me, I wish, I wish you would
No one can match my success, go ahead and try
I'm screaming, 'Fuck the world and everything in it'
I am expressing my frustration with the world around me
My homie beat his case, cause they can't find a witness
Someone close to me got out of legal trouble because there was not enough evidence
You wanna test my G, man fuck this industry
If you want to challenge me, I don't care about the music industry anymore
I strap C-4 to your mattress, for all those who sleepin' on me
I will harm anyone who underestimates me or tries to stop my success
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KEVIN CROWE, ERIK ORTIZ, KENNETH BARTOLOMEI, KHALED KHALED, ALGERNOD WASHINGTON, NAYVADIUS DEMUN WILBURN, ANTOINE MCCOLISTER
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