I Did It For My Dawgz
DJ Khaled Lyrics


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I did it for my dawgz (I did it for my dawgz)
I did it for my dawgz (I did it for my dawgz)
I did it for my dawgz (I did it for my dawgz)
I did it for my dawgz (I did it for my dawgz)
I did it for my dawgz (I did it for my dawgz)
I did it for my dawgz (I did it for my dawgz)
I did it for my dawgz (I did it for my dawgz)
I did it for my dawgz (I did it for my dawgz)
Oh Lord!

Hundred in the mula got more diamonds than a jeweler
Top down on the car, might be riding with a shooter
Nigga down to do ya, I ain't fucking with a curl bar
Nickle plated ruger have you in a box on Worldstar
Duck nigga, duck nigga, duck nigga,
Duck nigga where I'm from you call the fuck nigga
Pistol in the freezer, spend a kilo on the visa
Court side Sportscenter, I can make you a believer
Everybody going broke, keep it real, you gotta fight it
Hundred kilo's in the beemer, boy don't make me get excited
Couple milli on the neck like I'm tryna get indicted
Got a mansion, got a yacht, bad bitch and a tiger
Real niggas, taking over televisions
Dope boys riding in a new set of Benzes
Hot boy, Young boy, still on fire
What's a death sentence 'cause we all gotta die

I did it for my dawgz (I did it for my dawgz)
I did it for my dawgz (I did it for my dawgz)
I did it for my dawgz (I did it for my dawgz)
I did it for my dawgz (I did it for my dawgz)
I did it for my dawgz (I did it for my dawgz)
I did it for my dawgz (I did it for my dawgz)
I did it for my dawgz (I did it for my dawgz)
I did it for my dawgz (I did it for my dawgz)
Oh Lord!

Sittin' on them M's, now shit is gettin' realer
Brick of diesel got my hood looking like it's Thrilla'
Buying all these foreign's, I be in and out the dealer
Just to let my niggas hold on when they rollin', it could kill 'em
And these suckas, I don't feel 'em
I don't even see 'em
I'm a die fly, rest in Peace Aaliyah
Half my dawgz dead, the rest of them is here
If all your jewels fake, how the fuck we gon' believe ya
Said I did it for my dawgz, did it for my dawgz
Everybody ridin' till you sit 'em in the morgue
Started with a Bonnie now I'm sittin' in a Porsche
With the shooters right behind me
Shit, you looking at a boss
Rose gold rolie on my wrist, flawless
Hundred bottles send 'em to the VIP, ballin'
Basketball leather in the Benz, Spalding
Y'all niggas talking, fuck is y'all retarded?

I did it for my dawgz (I did it for my dawgz)
I did it for my dawgz (I did it for my dawgz)
I did it for my dawgz (I did it for my dawgz)
I did it for my dawgz (I did it for my dawgz)
Oh Lord!

I did it for my dawgz
Did it for them niggas with a vision like a boss
Did it for them niggas in the kitchen with the salt
Now I'm in that white thing, 500 horses for my niggas in the coffin
But got bikes in my hand and a drop head Rolly
Staring at the ceiling when I wake up in the morning
My dawg doing life, try to see him 'fore he hit the coffin'
Play with my paper, run up in your offices
It's the 'o twelve Ice Cube nigga with the Raider hat
A maniac nigga, where the paper at
Highway to life, need a hundred mill exit
50 on the wrist, hundred on the necklace, Montana!

I did it for my dawgz (I did it for my dawgz)
I did it for my dawgz (I did it for my dawgz)
I did it for my dawgz (I did it for my dawgz)
I did it for my dawgz
Oh Lord!

Yo, watch who you drinking with
Watch who you smoking with
1.7 in my safe when I open it
If I put 7 in ya face, will I open it
And I know tomorrow ain't promised but I hope it is
Love to get acquainted with you
Stay and tear the jail up
Did it for my dawgz so I had to put the bails up
Get them thangs off so I haven't put the scales up
Treat you like a pit, get ya ears and ya tail cut
Choppas still hot, you can hold it for yourself
Versace, same buckle on the loafers and the belt
Yeah the pills is flying but the smokers is something else
If the spot catch fire, the coke will just really melt
The dough got 'em bringing in the broads
Obvious the flow got 'em screaming for the lord
If there's money on ya head what you think is the reward?
I ain't do it for myself, you know who I did it for?





I did it for my dawgz
Oh Lord!

Overall Meaning

"I Did It For My Dawgz" is a song where the artists express that they have worked hard and achieved success for the sake of their closest friends and family members. They have often overcome obstacles, faced adversity, and lost people close to them, but they still continue to push forward and work hard to achieve their goals. They have done it all for their "dawgz." The song speaks about the importance of loyalty, respect, and brotherhood, especially when it comes to pursuing success.


The first verse of the song, performed by Meek Mill, talks about the excess of money he has and the danger that comes with it. He mentions that he has enough money to buy diamonds that even a jeweler doesn't have access to. However, he warns that his ride might come with a shooter or a gun, and if he wants, he can have someone killed and the evidence will be posted on Worldstar. Meek Mill, known for his vivid lyrics, paints a picture of the life that comes with having too much wealth, money, and power.


The second verse, delivered by Rick Ross, speaks about how he did it all for his "dawgz." He mentions that half of his friends are dead, and he did this for them. He also talks about how starting his journey alongside his friends has got him to the point where he has all that he has today. He names dropping brand names and luxurious items he owns such as a Rolls Royce and a gold Rolex on his wrist. The chorus features all the artists together to reiterate that at the end of the day, they did all this for their "dawgz."


Line by Line Meaning

I did it for my dawgz (I did it for my dawgz)
I did what I did for my loyal friends and companions


Hundred in the mula got more diamonds than a jeweler
I have a lot of money and am wearing a lot of expensive jewelry


Top down on the car, might be riding with a shooter
I am driving with the top down, and there might be someone with a gun riding with me


Nigga down to do ya, I ain't fucking with a curl bar
I am not messing around with anyone who isn't willing to use deadly force, and I am armed with a powerful gun


Nickle plated ruger have you in a box on Worldstar
My gun is so powerful that I could easily kill someone and end up on a popular website showcasing violent content


Duck nigga, duck nigga, duck nigga,
Be careful, because there are dangerous people around


Duck nigga where I'm from you call the fuck nigga
Where I come from, people who aren't willing to fight or use violence are considered weak and untrustworthy


Pistol in the freezer, spend a kilo on the visa
I am keeping my gun in the freezer, and I have spent a lot of money using my credit card


Court side Sportscenter, I can make you a believer
I have great seats at a popular sports game, and I can convince anyone of my power and success


Everybody going broke, keep it real, you gotta fight it
Many people are struggling financially, but you have to stay true to yourself and keep fighting


Hundred kilo's in the beemer, boy don't make me get excited
I have a lot of drugs in my car, and I caution you not to make me too eager to use them


Couple milli on the neck like I'm tryna get indicted
I am wearing a couple of million dollars worth of jewelry, almost as if I am trying to draw attention to myself and get in trouble with the law


Got a mansion, got a yacht, bad bitch and a tiger
I have a luxurious lifestyle, including a large home, a yacht, an attractive woman, and a very expensive and exotic pet


Real niggas, taking over televisions
Genuine and authentic people are becoming more and more prominent in media and entertainment


Dope boys riding in a new set of Benzes
Drug dealers are now able to afford brand new luxury cars


Hot boy, Young boy, still on fire
Even though I am young, I am still very successful and powerful


What's a death sentence 'cause we all gotta die
The idea of being sentenced to death doesn't scare me, because in the end we all have to die anyway


Sittin' on them M's, now shit is gettin' realer
Now that I have a lot of money, things are becoming more serious and intense


Brick of diesel got my hood looking like it's Thrilla'
Because of my drug dealing, my neighborhood is becoming more volatile and dangerous


Buying all these foreign's, I be in and out the dealer
I am able to purchase very expensive foreign cars with ease, and frequently visit car dealerships


Just to let my niggas hold on when they rollin', it could kill 'em
I am giving my friends weapons to protect themselves, because the streets can be very dangerous


And these suckas, I don't feel 'em
I don't respect or trust people who aren't as successful or powerful as me


I don't even see 'em
I am so focused on my own life and success that I don't even acknowledge people who aren't on my level


I'm a die fly, rest in Peace Aaliyah
When I die, I will go out in style and be remembered like the late singer Aaliyah


Half my dawgz dead, the rest of them is here
Many of my friends have died, but some are still alive and with me


If all your jewels fake, how the fuck we gon' believe ya
If you aren't wearing real, expensive jewelry, how can we trust you or believe that you are successful?


Started with a Bonnie now I'm sittin' in a Porsche
I began with very little and am now driving a luxury car


With the shooters right behind me, Shit, you looking at a boss
I have armed guards following me, showing that I have a lot of power and respect


Rose gold rolie on my wrist, flawless
I am wearing a very expensive, high-quality rose gold Rolex watch


Hundred bottles send 'em to the VIP, ballin'
I am able to afford and share a lot of expensive drinks in the VIP section


Basketball leather in the Benz, Spalding
I have a basketball leather interior in my luxury Mercedes-Benz car


Y'all niggas talking, fuck is y'all retarded?
Other people are talking a lot of nonsense, and it's starting to irritate me


Did it for my dawgz
I did all of this for my loyal friends


Did it for them niggas with a vision like a boss
I did this for people who have a strong vision or plan for their lives, like a successful CEO


Did it for them niggas in the kitchen with the salt
I did this for people who work hard in the kitchen, such as chefs or drug dealers


Now I'm in that white thing, 500 horses for my niggas in the coffin
I am now driving a luxurious white car with 500 horsepower, and I am doing it to honor my deceased friends


But got bikes in my hand and a drop head Rolly
I have both guns and a fancy Rolex watch in my possession


Staring at the ceiling when I wake up in the morning
I spend a lot of time thinking about my life and success as soon as I wake up


My dawg doing life, try to see him 'fore he hit the coffin'
One of my friends is serving a life sentence in prison, and I want to visit him before he dies


Play with my paper, run up in your offices
If you mess with my money, I will retaliate by invading your workplace


It's the 'o twelve Ice Cube nigga with the Raider hat
I am a cool person who is fashionable and wearing a hat with the Raiders' emblem


A maniac nigga, where the paper at
I am crazy and intense when it comes to money and success


Highway to life, need a hundred mill exit
I am on the path to a successful and wealthy life, and I need a lot of money to get there


50 on the wrist, hundred on the necklace, Montana!
I am wearing a $50,000 watch and a $100,000 necklace, and I am calling myself 'Montana'


Yo, watch who you drinking with
Be careful who you spend time with and trust


Watch who you smoking with
Be careful who you smoke or do drugs with


1.7 in my safe when I open it
I have $1.7 million in my safe, and I can access it whenever I want


If I put 7 in ya face, will I open it
If I threaten you with a gun, will you open my safe for me?


And I know tomorrow ain't promised but I hope it is
I am aware that life is unpredictable and I could die at any moment, but I am hopeful for the future


Love to get acquainted with you
I would like to get to know you better


Stay and tear the jail up
I would like to stay and cause trouble in jail


Did it for my dawgz so I had to put the bails up
I paid bail for my loyal friends


Get them thangs off so I haven't put the scales up
I need to sell my drugs quickly so I can't weight them all out


Treat you like a pit, get ya ears and ya tail cut
I will treat you like a dog and harm your body if you cross me


Choppas still hot, you can hold it for yourself
I still have very powerful guns, and you can try to use them for yourself


Versace, same buckle on the loafers and the belt
I am wearing Versace clothing, with the same logo on my shoes and belt


Yeah the pills is flying but the smokers is something else
People who smoke drugs are even crazier and more unpredictable than those who take pills


If the spot catch fire, the coke will just really melt
If there is a fire in my drug dealing spot, the cocaine will melt and potentially cause a lot of damage


The dough got 'em bringing in the broads
My money and success are attracting women to me


Obvious the flow got 'em screaming for the lord
My musical abilities are impressing and amazing people


If there's money on ya head what you think is the reward?
If someone is offering a reward for hurting or killing me, how much do you think they are willing to pay?


I ain't do it for myself, you know who I did it for?
I didn't do this for my own benefit, you should know that I did it for my friends.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jason Phillips, Karim Kharbouch, Anthony Tucker, Maurice Jordan, Jermaine Preyan, Khaled Khaled, Robert Williams, William Roberts

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@Dustin-ow5fv

Did it for my dawg
Never told me no
And always showed love
Even when shit was hard
Before everything changed
If you see me he's here
The other tatted white boy with me
That's Dex
If he ain't your favorite rabbit
That's mine



All comments from YouTube:

@kaijordan6469

11 years later this joint is still πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

@asvpkilla

DJ Khaled is incredible when he comes up with the beats !

@jarvisroberts1815

I don't think he made the beat

@dontedias8270

How could anyone not like this video!?!? Bunch of BIG Hittas on the track

@ibiyinkafawibe6466

πŸ”Š Oh lord!!! Jada killed this. Its 2017, but still bumping this cuz that what happens when your song is a Hit.

@gmorreale2178

When music was real

@MataraG

They killed it!! Of course Jada was last, he murders every beat he touches. Meek said Rest In Peace A'aliyah?!? I was impressed!!

@natebabb844

Rick Ross’s verse was straight fire πŸ”₯

@metagear89

Jadakiss is underrated. He had the best verse

@Robdoesitall

2023 and it’s still πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

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