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).
Put Your Hands Up
DJ Khaled Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
If you from the streets like me, put your hands up!
If you rep your city like me, put your hands up!
If you put in work like me, put your hands up!
[Chorus]
If you from the streets like me, put your hands up!
D Boys on my tease, put your hands up!
If you know this how you living, put your hands up!
Where they at?
Put em up!
If you know this how you living, put your hands up!
Put em up!
Where they at?
Put em up!
Say Khaled I'm going in so you can gon' bring in back
Gon' bring it back, I said gon' bring it back! (Ey!)
A straight monster in this bitch
Nigga, poltergeist
It's dade county in this verse, they gon' say Jesus Christ
And like Rihanna fine ass, I'm gon' live my life
Ten bands and take one, call it being nice
Get your hands up and that's a direct order
Got my bands up, thanks to the transporter
Thanks to the transporter?
I'm like yeah sorta!
Got my name hot, be around like South Florida
Get your hands up if your not living right
Now keep your hands up
You risk it err'day and night
[Chorus]
If you from the streets like me, put your hands up!
D Boys on my tease, put your hands up!
Independent bad bitches, put your hands up!
If you know this how you living, put your hands up!
Where they at?
Put em up!
If you know this how you living, put your hands up!
Put em up!
Where they at?
Put em up!
If I die tonight, bury me in the hood
With all the jewelry on, make sure I'm looking good
Rob who nigga? I wish a nigga would
Point 5, don't shoot, that's how the lames do it
Word on the street somebody put a hit on me
I'm in the foreign, top off, look like I'm worried homie?
Better send them now, got bout a mill on me
You rob me; I kill you, now that's a deal homie
Two-twenty-three
Carbon one-five
Old black bitch with me, that's that forty five
Been real, never snitched nigga my whole life
Heard a nigga whacked him. He shouldn't have testified
[Chorus]
If you from the streets like me, put your hands up!
D Boys on my tease, put your hands up!
Independent bad bitches, put your hands up!
If you know this how you living, put your hands up!
Where they at?
Put em up!
If you know this how you living, put your hands up!
Put em up!
Where they at?
Put em up!
I'm hotter than a Kawasaki in the projects
Burning more than rubber, money ain't a object
I'm number 1, and hurt they feelings in the process
Cop a bird, then your really seein progress
I'm buying cars like I'm in a contest
Say my name, rappers lookin like a bomb threat
I'm the winner, these beginners talking nonsense
Brain from your ? till she render me unconscious
I'm so conscious of DNA in my closet
My show account can't take another deposit
Ladies heartthrob labelled me the odd ball
3.5 cause I'm known to start small
[Chorus]
If you from the streets like me, put your hands up!
D Boys on my tease, put your hands up!
Independent bad bitches, put your hands up!
If you know this how you living, put your hands up!
Where they at?
Put em up!
If you know this how you living, put your hands up!
Put em up!
Where they at?
Put em up
This the biggest street anthem in the hood right now
I got the streets on fire with this one
Somebody pass my ?
That's the new thug passion
This we the best music
Put your hands up!
The song "Put Your Hands Up" by DJ Khaled along with Young Jeezy, Plies, and Rick Ross is a classic street anthem. The song opens with DJ Khaled urging his listeners to acknowledge their street cred and the pride they have in their city. The chorus of the song encourages everyone to put their hands up if they're from the streets, independent women, or D Boys, highlighting the various elements of the street culture.
The verses of the song are filled with bravado and vivid images of street life. The rappers talk about their wealth, power, and the risks they take daily. They also discuss the dangers of living in the hood and the measures they take to protect themselves. The song also touches on the importance of loyalty and honor in the streets, and the consequences of snitching on one's peers.
The song's chorus is an invitation to the listeners to recognize and embrace their identity as a part of the street culture. Whether it is through their struggles, their money, or their reputation, the song encourages everyone to put their hands up and acknowledge their roots.
Line by Line Meaning
If you from the streets like me, put your hands up!
If you come from a similar tough background and have overcome it, raise your hands in celebration.
If you rep your city like me, put your hands up!
If you proudly and loyally represent your city and its culture, raise your hands as a salute.
If you put in work like me, put your hands up!
If you have put in the same amount of hard work and dedication as me, raise your hands in mutual respect.
D Boys on my tease, put your hands up!
If you are a drug dealer and live that lifestyle, raise your hands as a symbol of identity.
Independent bad bitches, put your hands up!
If you are a self-assured, successful woman without needing a man, raise your hands in celebration.
If you know this how you living, put your hands up!
If you relate to and embody this lifestyle, raise your hands in recognition and acknowledge your own successes.
Where they at? Put em up!
Asking others in the audience who can relate to this lifestyle to raise their hands too.
Say Khaled I'm going in so you can gon' bring in back
DJ Khaled is hype and ready to deliver a strong verse, and is asking his audience to trust him to bring the energy back.
Gon' bring it back, I said gon' bring it back! (Ey!)
Khaled is emphasizing his promise to keep the energy and enthusiasm high throughout the song.
A straight monster in this bitch/Nigga, poltergeist
Khaled is strongly asserting his dominance and musical prowess.
It's dade county in this verse, they gon' say Jesus Christ
Khaled is representing his hometown of Dade County, Florida and expects a strong reaction from his listeners.
And like Rihanna fine ass, I'm gon' live my life
Khaled is comparing himself to Rihanna, saying he will also live his life boldly and confidently.
Ten bands and take one, call it being nice
Khaled is flexing his wealth and generosity, saying he can afford to give away some of his money.
Got my bands up, thanks to the transporter
Khaled has money thanks to his successful music career, and acknowledges the role played by his team and collaborators.
Get your hands up and that's a direct order
Khaled is urging his audience to raise their hands and get hyped up in response to his energetic performance.
You rob me; I kill you, now that's a deal homie
Khaled is warning any potential thieves that he will not hesitate to use violence to protect himself and his wealth.
I'm hotter than a Kawasaki in the projects/Burning more than rubber, money ain't a object
Khaled is saying he is on fire musically and financially, and can afford to spend money recklessly.
Get your hands up if your not living right/Now keep your hands up/You risk it err'day and night
Khaled is calling out anyone in the audience who is not living morally or legally, and urging them to keep their hands up to show their guilt and complicity.
The new thug passion
Khaled is introducing his signature drink, the thug passion, which is a combination of Alize and Cristal champagne.
This we the best music
Khaled is promoting his own record label, We The Best Music.
Put your hands up!
Once again urging the audience to raise their hands in celebration and solidarity.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KHALED MOHAMMAED KHALED, JAY W. JENKINS, IAN LEWIS, WILLIAM ROBERTS, ALGERNOD LANIER WASHINGTON, OSCAR ZAYAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bettyterrell6554
DJ Khaled
Young Jeezy
Schife
Rick Ross
Kanye West
Joan Cusack
Tim Allen
Blake Clark
Lucy Liu
Dennis Haysebert
Jean-Claude Van Damme
David Cross
Jackie Chan
Seth Rogan
Angelina Jolie
Dustin Hoffman
Jack Black
Kristen Schaal
Walter
Kermit the Frog
Miss Piggy
Animal
Zoot
Dr. Teeth
Floyd Pepper
Janice
Scooter
Miss Poogy
Crazy Harry
Uncle Deadly
Waldof
Staler
Dr. Bunsun Honeydew
Beaker
The Newsman
Bobo the Bear
Swedish Chef
Pops
Sweetsums
80’s Robot
Camila the Chicken
Sam Eagle
Ben Stiller
Chris Rock
David Schwimmer
Jennifer Saunders
Cameron Diaz
Mike Myers
Eddie Murphy
Antonio Banderas
John Cleese
Rupert Everett
Julie Andrews
Gary Oldman
Micheal Clarke Duncan
Dan Fogler
Bryan Cranston
Jessica Chastain
Martin Short
Jada Pinkett Smith
Tom McGrath
Chris Miller
Tom Hanks
Don Rickles
John Ratereberger
Wallace Shawn
Annie Potts
Conrad Vernon
Christopher Knights
Steve Buscemi
David Soren
Eric Bell Jr.
Jason Segel
Amy Adams
Cody Cameron
Sherri Shepherd
Bernie Mac
Alec Baldwin
Ian McShane
Rowlf the Dog
Pepe the Prawn
Fozzie Bear
Gonzo
Lew Zealand
Rizzo the Rat
Beauregard
Link Hobthrough
Thog
Beautiful Day Monster
Bobby Benson
Snowths #2
Mahna Mahna
Hayley Williams
Lisa Kudrow
Miles Bakshi
Jimmy Kimmel
Drake
Chris Cooper
@djhamza505
This beat is a master piece
@frederickvivian4950
Yes it's
@bettyterrell6554
DJ Khaled
Young Jeezy
Schife
Rick Ross
Kanye West
Joan Cusack
Tim Allen
Blake Clark
Lucy Liu
Dennis Haysebert
Jean-Claude Van Damme
David Cross
Jackie Chan
Seth Rogan
Angelina Jolie
Dustin Hoffman
Jack Black
Kristen Schaal
Walter
Kermit the Frog
Miss Piggy
Animal
Zoot
Dr. Teeth
Floyd Pepper
Janice
Scooter
Miss Poogy
Crazy Harry
Uncle Deadly
Waldof
Staler
Dr. Bunsun Honeydew
Beaker
The Newsman
Bobo the Bear
Swedish Chef
Pops
Sweetsums
80’s Robot
Camila the Chicken
Sam Eagle
Ben Stiller
Chris Rock
David Schwimmer
Jennifer Saunders
Cameron Diaz
Mike Myers
Eddie Murphy
Antonio Banderas
John Cleese
Rupert Everett
Julie Andrews
Gary Oldman
Micheal Clarke Duncan
Dan Fogler
Bryan Cranston
Jessica Chastain
Martin Short
Jada Pinkett Smith
Tom McGrath
Chris Miller
Tom Hanks
Don Rickles
John Ratereberger
Wallace Shawn
Annie Potts
Conrad Vernon
Christopher Knights
Steve Buscemi
David Soren
Eric Bell Jr.
Jason Segel
Amy Adams
Cody Cameron
Sherri Shepherd
Bernie Mac
Alec Baldwin
Ian McShane
Rowlf the Dog
Pepe the Prawn
Fozzie Bear
Gonzo
Lew Zealand
Rizzo the Rat
Beauregard
Link Hobthrough
Thog
Beautiful Day Monster
Bobby Benson
Snowths #2
Mahna Mahna
Hayley Williams
Lisa Kudrow
Miles Bakshi
Jimmy Kimmel
Drake
Chris Cooper
@bestvids4356
Low-key one of da 1st drill beats lol
@Chisolm10
Jeezy had the hardest verse on this song, point blank period.
@ericndeh5936
Nah ross
@missbeekay9938
Who's still listening to this in 2021? Shit still 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@Tension803
Khaled don't make raw bangers like this no more
@fernandoh481
"Put Cha Hands Up"
4 Kobe Bryant R.I.P 20/20
@mamadoumoussacamara2776
Damn this brings so much memories