Khaled first gained recognition as a radio host in the 1990s on the radio s… Read Full Bio ↴Khaled first gained recognition as a radio host in the 1990s on the radio station 99 Jamz, and translated his popularity by working with Terror Squad as a DJ for their live performances. After gaining production credits on the group's material,[4] Khaled released his debut studio album Listennn... the Album in 2006, which earned gold certification. He followed it with We the Best (2007), which contained the top 20 single "I'm So Hood". His subsequent two releases — We Global (2008) and Victory (2010) — were released after he founded the record label We the Best Music Group. Both albums charted in the top ten on the US Billboard 200, with the latter containing the single "All I Do Is Win", which was eventually certified triple platinum.

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).

I Ain't Worried
DJ Khaled Lyrics

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This We the Best Music, WTB

I ain't worried, I ain't worried
Every time I jump on a beat these niggas get nervous
Ho, naw, I ain't worried, just know I ain't worried
Rap game that's mine due time I ain't lyin', y'all ain't gotta be worried
Ho, naw, I ain't worried, these niggas ain't worthy
'Long as my family straight, you know homeboy I ain't worried

Ho, naw, I ain't worried, ain't worried bout 'em
Ain't worried bout 'em, naw

The illest nigga know this, the king has spoken
I run the south, you run your mouth so please quit with the assumptions
Niggas in the Benzo 10-4 ridin' with the chopper clip extendo
Ain't no game, this ain't Nintendo
Blowing on the highest grade of indo
Rockin' Givenchy, Givenchy, Givenchy, hop on the beat and I catch me a body
Millionaire hundred million deposit, just so my niggas, we each can divide it
Talkin' bout money all over the table, money all over the floor
Killaz they all in the Porsche, pourin' champagne on them hoes
All my nerves best rolla, Ferrari double donuts
I ain't worried bout a damn thing, young nigga big nuts, ha!
Laugh at it all, you rap niggas out tryna sound like Hood
You can keep that flow, hope it tastes good

I ain't worried, I ain't worried
Every time I jump on a beat these niggas get nervous
Ho, naw, I ain't worried, just know I ain't worried
Rap game that's mine due time I ain't lyin', y'all ain't gotta be worried
Ho, naw, I ain't worried, these niggas ain't worthy
'Long as my family straight, you know homeboy I ain't worried
Ho, naw, I ain't worried, ain't worried bout 'em (First 48, aha, yeah)
Ain't worried bout 'em, naw

I'm a threat to these niggas, it's kill or be killed
On the night he get murdered, I be somewhere in Brazil
The Feds tappin' my raps, got the keys to success
My whole team gettin' rich, I know these haters feel pressured
Retaliation a must, put a bag on it, nigga
All day he on Twitter, straight rat on a nigga
I'm Instagramming my Bentleys, all my folks gettin' mad
Underground I'm a king, posting pictures with Ja
Swisher sweets in my luggage, Belaire in my bucket
Niggas know where I be, we straight mobbin' like Duddy's
Ace Hood be my nigga, I make him clap through your window
Better watch how you talkin', this SK be a blender

I ain't worried, I ain't worried
Every time I jump on a beat these niggas get nervose
Ho, naw, I ain't worried, just know I ain't worried
Rap game that's mine due time I ain't lyin', y'all ain't gotta be worried
Ho, naw, I ain't worried, these niggas ain't worthy
'Long as my family straight, you know homeboy I ain't worried

Ho, naw, I ain't worried, ain't worried bout 'em
Ain't worried bout 'em, naw

Overall Meaning

The song "I Ain't Worried" is a collaborative effort by DJ Khaled, Ace Hood, and Rick Ross. The song speaks about the artists' defiant attitude towards the music industry and how they are not bothered by those who try to bring them down. It conveys a sense of confidence and fearless attitude towards the obstacles one may face in their career. "I Ain't Worried" highlights the utmost confidence that comes with being successful and honing one's craft. Ace Hood and Rick Ross trade verses on this bombastic, hard-hitting beat, while DJ Khaled makes his trademark, boastful appearances throughout the track.

The lyrics suggest that the artists' have worked hard to get where they are, and they will not let anyone bring them down. The song speaks to the struggles and barriers faced by African Americans, both in the music industry and beyond. The sense of defiance and resilience is echoed in lines like "Every time I jump on a beat these niggas get nervous," and "I'm a threat to these niggas, it's kill or be killed." The song is a reflection of the status and power that these artists have achieved and their willingness to stand firm and face the opposition.

Overall, "I Ain't Worried" is a powerful display of the artists' abilities and their dedication to their craft. It is a call to those who may doubt their talent, highlighting the fact that hard work, perseverance, and self-belief can result in success.

Line by Line Meaning

This We the Best Music, WTB
The music label is We the Best Music

I ain't worried, I ain't worried
I am not concerned about anything

Every time I jump on a beat these niggas get nervous
Whenever I create a song, my competitors feel scared

Ho, naw, I ain't worried, just know I ain't worried
I am not anxious, I want everyone to know that

Rap game that's mine due time I ain't lyin', y'all ain't gotta be worried
I have claimed ownership of the rap industry and it will happen soon, don't worry about it

Ho, naw, I ain't worried, these niggas ain't worthy
I am not worried because my opponents are not worthy of my attention

'Long as my family straight, you know homeboy I ain't worried
As long as my family is good, I do not have any concerns

Ain't worried bout 'em, naw
I am not concerned about them, no

The illest nigga know this, the king has spoken
I am the best rapper and I said it

I run the south, you run your mouth so please quit with the assumptions
I am in charge of the southern rap scene, stop making assumptions about me

Niggas in the Benzo 10-4 ridin' with the chopper clip extendo
My friends are riding in a Benzo and carrying a long clip with them

Ain't no game, this ain't Nintendo
This is not a game, it isn't something that can be played like Nintendo

Blowing on the highest grade of indo
I am smoking the best marijuana

Rockin' Givenchy, Givenchy, Givenchy, hop on the beat and I catch me a body
I am wearing Givenchy attire and when I rap, I am so good that I can destroy my competition

Millionaire hundred million deposit, just so my niggas, we each can divide it
I have deposited one hundred million dollars in hopes of giving my friends an equal share

Talkin' bout money all over the table, money all over the floor
I have a lot of money and it's visible everywhere around me

Killaz they all in the Porsche, pourin' champagne on them hoes
My killers are in the Porsche and spraying champagne on the women

All my nerves best rolla, Ferrari double donuts
I have great roll-up skills and can perform stunts in my Ferrari

I ain't worried bout a damn thing, young nigga big nuts, ha!
I am not worried about anything, and I am confident about it

Laugh at it all, you rap niggas out tryna sound like Hood
I find everything amusing, and other rappers are trying to copy my style

You can keep that flow, hope it tastes good
You can keep that flow, I hope you enjoy it

I'm a threat to these niggas, it's kill or be killed
I am a danger to my opponents, it's either them or me

On the night he get murdered, I be somewhere in Brazil
If someone was to be killed, I would be in Brazil at that time

The Feds tappin' my raps, got the keys to success
The government is monitoring my lyrics, but I still have the key to success

My whole team gettin' rich, I know these haters feel pressured
My entire team is becoming wealthy, and my haters are feeling impacted by that

Retaliation a must, put a bag on it, nigga
Retaliation is necessary, we must take action against the offender

All day he on Twitter, straight rat on a nigga
The person is on Twitter all day, snitching on someone

I'm Instagramming my Bentleys, all my folks gettin' mad
I am posting pictures of my Bentleys on Instagram and it's making people around me jealous

Underground I'm a king, posting pictures with Ja
In the underground scene, I am the king and I am taking pictures with Ja Rule

Swisher sweets in my luggage, Belaire in my bucket
I brought Swisher Sweet cigars with me and I have Belaire Champagne in my car

Niggas know where I be, we straight mobbin' like Duddy's
Everyone knows my whereabouts, and we are like a mob family

Ace Hood be my nigga, I make him clap through your window
Ace Hood is my friend, and he will shoot you through the window

Better watch how you talkin', this SK be a blender
Be careful how you speak, this SK gun can be dangerous like a blender

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Antoine McColister, Khaled bin Abdul Khaled, William Leonard Roberts II

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