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).
Shout Out To The Real
DJ Khaled Lyrics
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I used to say, I know how you feel nigga
It’s like a full time job not to kill niggas
Had my hood hating now they came up
I don’t know if it’s the money or the fake stuff
Got me walking through the jungle with my flame tucked
Got around my juries since they want to see me chained up
Friends turn to foes when you in a Rolls
Got them people taking pictures let a nigga pose
'Cause I get paid from reading scripts, you ain't getting shows
Poppin’ bottles it sound like a mac-10
Better be soaked in it when I’m back in
I dropped a quarter milli on an Aston
And I ain’t got an album man, I got these niggas falling off
I’m gone
Shout out to the real niggas, salute
And shout out to the real bitches, say what
I’m poppin’ bottles with my real niggas
It’s like a full time job not to kill niggas
Shout out to the real niggas, salute
And shout out to the real bitches, say what
I’m poppin’ bottles with my real niggas
It’s like a full time job not to kill niggas
Yeah,bought a chopper for my problems that banana type
Seen a millie now it’s hard for me to sleep at night
I’m the type to flug a rollie like there’s no means
Barely all my niggas ball like I’m mister Clean
From the bottoms to the top I made it out the gutter
I’m 17 on every scene I need my bread and butter
Used to run the streets but not I’m running every summer
Right back on my bullshit like a Chicago lover
Feelings open and about that phantom on my cocky ass
Know they hatin’ I just tell ‘em kiss the paper tags
You’ll be with them pretty bitches favour stacy dash
Puff my rollie,cost me 80 that’s gon’ make ‘em mad
Free my niggas Large, free my nigga Cage
Fuck the system yeah you know we on the same page
niggas love it when you drowning in that water dawg
Hate to see a nigga shining like some marmaro
Loyalty over royalty that’s my camelot
We the best of lover on ‘em with my fucking boss
He just tell me murder niggas would think of holocaust
Killer high, the junkie in it what you niggas thought
Shout out to the real niggas, salute
And shout out to the real bitches, say what
I’m poppin’ bottles with my real niggas
It’s like a full time job not to kill niggas
Shout out to the real niggas, salute
And shout out to the real bitches, say what
I’m poppin’ bottles with my real niggas
It’s like a full time job not to kill niggas
It took a half of ill nigga half the bank nigga
If you want to whip pussy nigga blunt nigga
And I put that red dot right what you think nigga
Hood nigga still went to bilincs nigga
I’m on the ave nigga riding in a curly ass
You that talking nigga you know you a pussy
A real nigga real life, no rap shit
And I can promise you this ain’t what you want bitch
Dialed me and still ain’t a real nigga
‘Cause I’m in the tubies and the gutter with the real niggas
When you see me in the field tell me how you feel nigga
And we some kid to tell you that we the real nigga
And they ain’t telling none of my young nigga to cheat a nigga
We all shooters nigga and all us on the pills nigga
Ain’t got a yacht nigga the size of Shaquille nigga
And before you try anything you better writer your will nigga
Shout out to the real niggas, salute
And shout out to the real bitches, say what
I’m poppin’ bottles with my real niggas
It’s like a full time job not to kill niggas
Shout out to the real niggas, salute
And shout out to the real bitches, say what
I’m poppin’ bottles with my real niggas
It’s like a full time job not to kill niggas
The song "Shout Out to the Real" by DJ Khaled ft. Meek Mill, Ace Hood & Plies is about the struggles of staying true to oneself and avoiding the negative influences and temptations that come with success. The lyrics express the sentiment of acknowledging and giving respect to the 'real' people who stood by an individual in their hard times and did not judge them for their past mistakes. The verses narrate the story of a successful rapper who has seen the highs and lows in life and has now earned money and fame, but struggles to stay grounded amidst the sycophancy and opportunism of the people around him.
The first verse talks about how the rapper understands the plight of Boosie, who is a real person currently serving a sentence in jail. The following lines reflect on how it is tough to resist the urge of taking revenge on the people who have wronged them in the past. The second verse mentions the complexity of the friendships and relationships in the music industry, as people can turn on one another or put up a facade, leading to a sense of loneliness. The third and final verse mentions the challenges of staying alive and safe, even with all the success and fame, and the importance of loyalty.
Overall, the song is an ode to authenticity and loyalty in the hip-hop world, where the 'real' people are the ones that keep them grounded and have their back no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
Free Boosie, real nigga, in the jail standing tall like Shaquile nigga
Saluting Boosie, a man of honor in jail, standing strong like Shaquille O’Neal
I used to say, I know how you feel nigga
I empathize with those who go through similar experiences as mine
It’s like a full time job not to kill niggas
It’s very difficult to not let anger lead to vengeance
Had my hood hating now they came up
The people from my area used to dislike me, but now they’re envious of me
I don’t know if it’s the money or the fake stuff
I’m not sure if their envy is because of my wealth or because they think I’m fake
Got me walking through the jungle with my flame tucked
I have to be careful and prepared because the environment is dangerous
Got around my juries since they want to see me chained up
I’m cautious of those who want to see me fail and be imprisoned
Friends turn to foes when you in a Rolls
People change when they see you have money and success
Model bitches turnin' hoes ’cause a nigga froze
Famous women sleep their way up the ladder because the men in power demand it
Got them people taking pictures let a nigga pose
The paparazzi are always trying to snap a photo of me
'Cause I get paid from reading scripts, you ain't getting shows
I make my money from acting, while others struggle to get television gigs
Poppin’ bottles it sound like a mac-10
The sound of champagne bottles popping resembles a deadly firearm
Better be soaked in it when I’m back in
I should be drenched in champagne when I return to my luxurious lifestyle
I dropped a quarter milli on an Aston
I spent $250,000 on an Aston Martin car
And I ain’t got an album man, I got these niggas falling off
I don’t need to release an album because I’m already successful and making people envious
Yeah,bought a chopper for my problems that banana type
I purchased a helicopter to solve my issues, the type that uses a banana-shaped ammunition
Seen a millie now it’s hard for me to sleep at night
I’ve made a million dollars, but it’s also made me paranoid and restless
I’m the type to flug a rollie like there’s no means
I flaunt my Rolex watch like I have an infinite amount of them
Barely all my niggas ball like I’m mister Clean
All my friends are successful like me, clean and rich
From the bottoms to the top I made it out the gutter
I came from humble beginnings and worked my way up to fame and fortune
I’m 17 on every scene I need my bread and butter
I am powerful and relevant in every industry I touch, and I need money to sustain it
Used to run the streets but not I’m running every summer
I used to be involved in illegal activities, but now I dominate every summer
Right back on my bullshit like a Chicago lover
I’m returning to my old ways of being reckless and unapologetic, like a Chicagoan who loves their city
Feelings open and about that phantom on my cocky ass
I’m open and honest about my feelings, and I drive a fancy Rolls-Royce as a symbol of my arrogance
Know they hatin’ I just tell ‘em kiss the paper tags
I know people are jealous of me, but I tell them to accept the fact that I have money and success
You’ll be with them pretty bitches favour stacy dash
You’ll be in the company of attractive women who resemble the actress Stacey Dash
Puff my rollie,cost me 80 that’s gon’ make ‘em mad
I smoke my expensive Rolex watch like it’s nothing, and it makes people jealous
Free my niggas Large, free my nigga Cage
I want two of my friends, Large and Cage, to be released from prison
Fuck the system yeah you know we on the same page
I hate the current system and the establishment, and you feel the same way
niggas love it when you drowning in that water dawg
People enjoy seeing you struggle and fail
Hate to see a nigga shining like some marmaro
They hate to see me shining and being successful like a precious gemstone
Loyalty over royalty that’s my camelot
I value loyalty and respect more than money and material possessions, like King Arthur’s mythical castle
We the best of lover on ‘em with my fucking boss
We’re the best in the business, and my boss is my lover and partner
He just tell me murder niggas would think of holocaust
My boss tells me to kill people without showing mercy or compassion
Killer high, the junkie in it what you niggas thought
I’m high on killing, and the people I target are like drug addicts to me
It took a half of ill nigga half the bank nigga
I spent a lot of money for my weapon and it depleted my bank account
If you want to whip pussy nigga blunt nigga
If you want to have sex or smoke weed, talk to someone else
And I put that red dot right what you think nigga
I aimed my red laser sight at you, what do you think will happen?
Hood nigga still went to bilincs nigga
I’m from the streets, but I still went to school and learned valuable skills
I’m on the ave nigga riding in a curly ass
I’m driving on the avenue in a fancy car
You that talking nigga you know you a pussy
You talk too much and I know deep down inside you’re a coward
A real nigga real life, no rap shit
I’m a genuine and authentic person in real life, not just for show
And I can promise you this ain’t what you want bitch
Trust me, you really don’t want to mess with me
Dialed me and still ain’t a real nigga
You contacted me but you’re still not a genuine person
‘Cause I’m in the tubies and the gutter with the real niggas
I hang out in dangerous neighborhoods with genuine people who are from the streets
When you see me in the field tell me how you feel nigga
When you see me out in public, express your true feelings about me
And we some kid to tell you that we the real nigga
We’re young, but we’re real and genuine people
And they ain’t telling none of my young nigga to cheat a nigga
I’m not encouraging my young male friends to deceive or harm someone
We all shooters nigga and all us on the pills nigga
We’re all armed and dangerous, and we’re all on drugs
Ain’t got a yacht nigga the size of Shaquille nigga
I don’t have a yacht as big as Shaquille O’Neal’s
And before you try anything you better writer your will nigga
If you try to test me, you should have a will prepared because you won’t make it out alive
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT WILLIAMS, ORLANDO TUCKER, ANTOINE MCCOLISTER, ALGERNOD WASHINGTON, KHALED KHALED, RAYMOND SEBASTIAN ANGRY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Shawn Ward
When Khaled albums were actually 🔥 🔥
Isaiah Adams
True
Connie Figueroa
🔥🔥 ANOTHER ONE 🔥🔥,DJ KHALED 💯☝️ SALUD 🥃 FROM LA FAMILIA 🗽🌉💯☝️🦁👑 SINCE DAY ONE,💥💥💥
Marcus Benson
Loyalty over Royalty that's my common law 🎶🎶🎶🔥🔥🔥
Terrence G
Loyalty over royalty that's my common law!!!!!
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Terrence G
The best.. !!
Tico's Tacos
Hey cool video I really liked it. Keep up the good work, have a great day.
K G
Plies killed dat Shit.⚰️⚰️💯💯💯
The Autumn Wind
I'm on that ave nigga ridin in a CUTLASS!