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).
Good Man
DJ Khaled Lyrics
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We The Best Music
DJ Khaled
Please, Khaled, don't pair me or compare me
Unless the said party is a rare breed
The stories I hear, they tend to mirror me
At this point now, rap is only therapy
I ain't no joke, check out my melody
Felony, felony, felony, that's all they selling me
But 2 million in large bills is billing me
I was on the wrong side of the law
Like Pac was on the wrong side of the car
Like B.I.G. at the Soul Train Awards
The moral is all grace been driven
G Wagons are bulletproof
The ones before me got snatched like bullet tooth
Tony nigga, only one left from the drug era
The jewelry weighs more in the drug mirror
Yeah, what you see when you look in the mirror, nigga? Haha
Yeah, I know who the fuck I am
Yuugh, tell me how you fit in
Was you a street nigga when Nas said it's written
When Reasonable Doubt dropped, how was you living?
I was leading up the grinding in my kitchen
Getting work from Detroit like a piston
We was on a mission, stuff it in a Michelin
I could spend a year reminiscing
The length of your career, reminiscing
We can't occupy the same space
We ain't even running the same race
When it come to these bitches, it ain't the same chase
Moynat versus lean, we ain't the same taste
Therefore, it's no comparison
To be mentioned with you niggas is embarrassing
I am one Joe blow, you know my narrative
Clear your sinus like Claritin
Push
When you look in the mirror, what do you see, nigga?
'Cause I know when I look in the mirror, I know what I see
You peasants don't deserve my presence
You portraying other individuals
Me, I'm just weighing my residuals
From where success is the bare minimal
You a rapper, I'm a criminal
I had money before they found y'all
That's why I feel funny around y'all
Lord, bless those praying for my downfall
If I get too deep, don't let me drown, y'all
Hearing 'em talking 'bout how to flip a key
Started moving that Daddy Kane and Nicky D
Had the whole YPD sick of me
Don't sit, if you get tired, just pick a knee
Bet it all or bet it large
Now the coke or these pills, the crack, all these credit cards
I just laughed and I shrug at it
'Cause the niggas with the money are the drug addicts
Kiss
The lyrics to DJ Khaled feat. Pusha T & Jadakiss's song Good Man are about the rappers' experiences and reflections on their lives. The song gives insight into how Pusha T and Jadakiss view themselves and their place in the rap industry. It is a song that highlights their success and their struggles; where they come from and where they are now.
The first verse is rapped by Pusha T, who talks about his rare breed status and how he only wants to be compared to the best in the industry. He talks about how rap is a form of therapy for him and how he's been on the wrong side of the law. He references two famous rappers who were killed, Tupac and Notorious B.I.G., and how their deaths still resonate with him. He talks about how G Wagons are bulletproof and how the drug era has passed. Pusha T reflects on his life and how far he has come; he's the only one left from his time of selling drugs, and his jewelry is now worth millions.
Jadakiss's verse is the second and third verses combined. He talks about how he's been grinding since Nas's It's Written album and Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt and how he was involved in the drug trade. He reminds others that they can't compare with him because they are not on the same level. He boasts about his success and how he's been successful even when others were not. Jadakiss also references his struggles and how he has learned to laugh and shrug them off.
Overall, the song is about the rappers' journey to success and their reflections on their lives. It is a reminder that they have overcome struggles and hardships and have risen to the top.
Line by Line Meaning
Please, Khaled, don't pair me or compare me
I don't want to be associated with anyone unless they're rare
Unless the said party is a rare breed
I only want to be associated with unique individuals
The stories I hear, they tend to mirror me
I can relate to a lot of the experiences I hear from others
At this point now, rap is only therapy
Rap serves as a form of therapy for me
President Push, I'm more Eric B
I hold myself to a high standard like Eric B and I'm a leader like a president
I ain't no joke, check out my melody
I'm serious about my craft - just listen to my music
Felony, felony, felony, that's all they selling me
People are only offering me illegal activities
But 2 million in large bills is billing me
I have a lot of money, but it's not from illegal activities
I was on the wrong side of the law
I have faced legal trouble in the past
Like Pac was on the wrong side of the car
My situation is similar to when Tupac got shot
Like B.I.G. at the Soul Train Awards
My situation is similar to when Notorious B.I.G. got booed at the Soul Train Awards
The moral is all grace been driven
I am fortunate to have overcome my past struggles
G Wagons are bulletproof
My car is armored
The ones before me got snatched like bullet tooth
Others were not as fortunate and suffered a worse fate
Tony nigga, only one left from the drug era
I'm the only one who survived from the drug era
The jewelry weighs more in the drug mirror
The value of my jewelry is inflated in the drug world
Was you a street nigga when Nas said it's written
Were you involved in the streets when Nas released his album 'It's Written'
When Reasonable Doubt dropped, how was you living?
What was your life like when Jay-Z released his album 'Reasonable Doubt'
I was leading up the grinding in my kitchen
I was hustling in my kitchen
Getting work from Detroit like a piston
I was receiving drugs from Detroit like the Pistons basketball team
We was on a mission, stuff it in a Michelin
We were focused on our goal and would transport drugs inside Michelin tires
I could spend a year reminiscing
I have many memories from my past that I could reflect on for a long time
The length of your career, reminiscing
You don't have as much of a past to reminisce about as I do
We can't occupy the same space
We are too different to coexist harmoniously
We ain't even running the same race
We have different goals and objectives
When it come to these bitches, it ain't the same chase
We don't pursue women in the same way
Moynat versus lean, we ain't the same taste
We have different preferences - Moynat is a luxury brand, while lean is a drug
Therefore, it's no comparison
We can't be compared to each other
To be mentioned with you niggas is embarrassing
I don't want to be associated with you
I am one Joe blow, you know my narrative
My story is not unique - I come from a typical background
Clear your sinus like Claritin
I'm providing something refreshing and potent, like a sinus decongestant
You portraying other individuals
You are pretending to be someone else
Me, I'm just weighing my residuals
I'm simply evaluating how much money I've made
From where success is the bare minimal
Success is rare and difficult to achieve where I come from
You a rapper, I'm a criminal
I have a criminal past, while you are a musician
I had money before they found y'all
I had money before others discovered how to make it in the streets
That's why I feel funny around y'all
I feel out of place around those who came into money after me
Lord, bless those praying for my downfall
I hope those who wish bad things to happen to me have a change of heart
If I get too deep, don't let me drown, y'all
If I go too far down a bad path, please help me turn things around
Hearing 'em talking 'bout how to flip a key
Listening to people discuss illegal activities like drug trafficking
Started moving that Daddy Kane and Nicky D
I started selling drugs and made a lot of money, like the rappers Big Daddy Kane and Nicky D
Had the whole YPD sick of me
The entire Yonkers Police Department became fed up with my criminal activities
Don't sit, if you get tired, just pick a knee
If you need to rest, kneel down instead of sitting
Bet it all or bet it large
I risked my entire fortune and went all in on my criminal activities
Now the coke or these pills, the crack, all these credit cards
My wealth comes from illegal drug sales and fraudulent credit card use
I just laughed and I shrug at it
I don't take my wealth or my criminal history seriously
'Cause the niggas with the money are the drug addicts
Ironically, those who are addicted to drugs often have more money than those who sell the drugs
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB., BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Khaled Khaled, Terrence Thornton, Jason Phillips, Rayshon Cobbs, Willie Clarke, Clarence Reid, Marcelo Valenzano
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