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).
They Ready
DJ Khaled Lyrics
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And you know it don't stop, grindin' round that clock
Masterminding my second album, my first album just dropped
Scored a touchdown on my first down, niggas thought I was gon' flop
See I hustle like my momma but I look just like my pops
And we still duckin' cops, ride round and takin' shots
Hennessy for my enemies, niggas know I'm takin' they spot
'Cause that score up on the play clock, show just how I came from way back
Oh that's your dream car? Nigga that's my old whip
Oh that's your dream girl? Nigga that's my old bitch
Oh that's your new flow? Nigga that's my old shit!
This that new Krit shit, that Cole shit, them country niggas
One for the money, two for the show
Three for them hoes saying anything goes
They say they ready for whatever!
They say they ready for whatever
I been around the world, twice to be exact
Six bad bitches and they lapped up in the back
They say they ready for whatever!
They say they ready for whatever
Shawty look what we got, my bass beat and it knock
Got the old school in my old school was to post up on yo block
Yo broad chose like she was supposed to and you up in arms 'cause she bopped
I hate to say it but I got to say that I wish that they would just stop
So fuck these haters, fuck these hoes that ain't slammin' doors on they drop
Y'all niggas too young to remember how to the south used to be but I'm not
So when it come to snappin', Cadillacs, SpottieOttieDopaliscious, y'all pop
You thought Krit Wuz Here and R4 were the shit, bitch wait til my album drop (get 'em cuh)
Say that's yo' new car? Nigga that's my old slab
Say that's yo' new bitch? Nigga that's my old stab
Oh that's yo new flow? That shit sound so trash
This that new KRIT shit, that Cole shit, them country niggas
Hol' up, but don't forget about Compton nigga
One for the money, two for the show
Three for no limit and the rest for death row
That means I been bout it bout it and this is the realist shit I ever wrote
And if anyone ever doubt it then they are the loudest of liars I know
I only desire to blow, she only desire to blow
And I hope that my dick is a whistling flute, and that's not the instrumental
Now pick up my coat
You let that motherfucker drag like RuPaul, I'll drag your ass to the floor
Bitch, I can admit, I'm a recovered addict, paraphernalia that is
Telling the doctor I'm sick, head doctor I'm needing your lips, yea
Proper analogy for it, if I can afford it then I won't ignore it, clear
Cop me a palace and Porsche and right when I floor it that's when I switch gears
Living my life on Uranus, uh, keeping one foot in your anus, uh
The other foot all on your neck, repeatedly stomp 'til I break it, uh
Bitch I'm demanding respect, these bitches is telling me take it
DJ Khaled, even if I had callus, holding the torch ain't no challenge, ain't it
One for the money, two for the show
Three for them hoes saying anything goes
They say they ready for whatever!
They say they ready for whatever
I been around the world, twice to be exact
Six bad bitches and they lapped up in the back
They say they ready for whatever!
They say they ready for whatever (for whatever, for whatever, for whatever)
The lyrics to DJ Khaled's "They Ready" are a boastful proclamation of his success and hard work in the music industry. Khaled declares that he is constantly working, even after the release of his first album, and is always looking for more. He compares himself to his mother in terms of his hustle, but says he looks like his father. Money, fame, and success are things he's constantly working towards, even if it means "duckin' cops" and "takin' shots." He also boasts of his influence on the rap game, saying that other rappers are copying his style and lyrics. Khaled repeats the phrase "They say they ready for whatever," emphasizing that he's always ahead of the game and ready for anything.
One interesting fact about the song is that it features three up-and-coming rappers: J. Cole, Big K.R.I.T., and Kendrick Lamar. All three artists were relatively unknown at the time of the song's release but have since become some of the biggest names in hip-hop. Another fact is that the song heavily samples 2 Live Crew's "Me So Horny," which was a controversial and sexually explicit song when it was released in the late 80s. "They Ready" also features production from Hit-Boy, who has produced hits for Kanye West and Jay-Z. The song was released as a single from Khaled's sixth studio album, "Kiss the Ring." The music video features each of the three featured rappers in their own scenes, including J. Cole on the basketball court and Kendrick Lamar in a church. The song received generally positive reviews from music critics and was praised for its high-energy and catchy chorus.
The chords for the song are not readily available.
Line by Line Meaning
And you know it don't stop, grindin' round that clock
I work hard all day and night without rest, to ensure my success doesn't stop.
Masterminding my second album, my first album just dropped
I've just released my debut album, but I'm already planning and working on my second one.
Scored a touchdown on my first down, niggas thought I was gon' flop
I succeeded and became a star with my first album, despite people doubting me and thinking I would fail.
See I hustle like my momma but I look just like my pops
Even though I have my father's looks, I work hard like my mother to achieve success.
And we still duckin' cops, ride round and takin' shots
We're still evading the police and living a dangerous life while doing drive-bys.
Hennessy for my enemies, niggas know I'm takin' they spot
I'm so successful that even my enemies know I'm taking their spot in the music industry, and I celebrate with Hennessy.
'Cause that score up on the play clock, show just how I came from way back
My past success on the field shows how I came from humble beginnings and worked hard to become a star musician.
Just like T-I-P told you ASAP but you niggas rappin' like Aesop, Aesop get a grip
I am a real rapper unlike those who are simply storytellers like Aesop. Get a grip and stay in your own lane.
Oh that's your dream car? Nigga that's my old whip
What you see as your dream car is just an old vehicle that I owned and got rid of.
Oh that's your dream girl? Nigga that's my old bitch
The girl you think is your dream girl is just an ex-girlfriend of mine.
Oh that's your new flow? Nigga that's my old shit!
Your new style of rapping is actually my old style that I discarded and moved on from.
This that new Krit shit, that Cole shit, them country niggas
This is fresh music from myself, J. Cole, and other Southern rappers who represent our country roots.
One for the money, two for the show
I'm counting down to my performance and the money I'll make.
Three for them hoes saying anything goes
These women will do anything for attention and to be with me.
They say they ready for whatever!
They claim to be prepared for anything that comes their way.
I been around the world, twice to be exact
I have traveled extensively across the globe, twice over.
Six bad bitches and they lapped up in the back
I have six attractive women riding with me in the back seat of my car.
Shawty look what we got, my bass beat and it knock
Look at the great music we've made with my powerful bass beats.
Got the old school in my old school was to post up on yo block
I have a classic car that I used to park on your block and show off my success.
Yo broad chose like she was supposed to and you up in arms 'cause she bopped
Your girl chose me because it's natural for her to go for successful and talented men, and it bothers you.
I hate to say it but I got to say that I wish that they would just stop
I wish my haters would just stop hating and recognize my talent and success.
So fuck these haters, fuck these hoes that ain't slammin' doors on they drop
I don't care about or respect my haters and these women who aren't successful or accomplished.
Y'all niggas too young to remember how to the south used to be but I'm not
I'm a veteran rapper from the South who knows how things used to be, unlike these young rappers.
So when it come to snappin', Cadillacs, SpottieOttieDopaliscious, y'all pop
When it comes to rapping, cars, and style, I am superior to these other rappers.
You thought Krit Wuz Here and R4 were the shit, bitch wait til my album drop (get 'em cuh)
My previous albums were great, but wait until you hear my next one that will be even better.
Say that's yo' new car? Nigga that's my old slab
You think that's your new car, but it's just an old car that I had before you.
Say that's yo' new bitch? Nigga that's my old stab
The girl you're with is just someone I used to date and nothing special.
Oh that's yo new flow? That shit sound so trash
Your new rapping style is terrible and sounds like garbage.
This that new KRIT shit, that Cole shit, them country niggas
This is the latest, fresh music from myself, J. Cole, and other Southern rappers who represent our country roots.
But don't forget about Compton nigga
Even though I'm a Southern rapper, I still appreciate and respect the talent from Compton, California.
Three for no limit and the rest for death row
I pay respect to the record labels No Limit and Death Row who had a significant impact on the music industry.
That means I been bout it bout it and this is the realist shit I ever wrote
This confirms that I am an authentic rapper who speaks the truth in my music.
And if anyone ever doubt it then they are the loudest of liars I know
Anyone who doubts my authenticity is clearly lying the most and the most vocal about their doubts.
I only desire to blow, she only desire to blow
I only want to become successful in music, and the woman I'm with only wants to give oral sex.
And I hope that my dick is a whistling flute, and that's not the instrumental
I hope that my penis can make a whistling sound during sex, and that won't be the only instrument involved.
Now pick up my coat
I command you to pick up my coat and show me some proper respect.
You let that motherfucker drag like RuPaul, I'll drag your ass to the floor
Don't let my coat drag on the floor like a long gown like RuPaul would wear, or I'll physically drag you to the ground.
Bitch, I can admit, I'm a recovered addict, paraphernalia that is
I am open about the fact that I used to have a drug addiction, but no longer do.
Telling the doctor I'm sick, head doctor I'm needing your lips, yea
I'm telling the doctor that I am sick and need a prescription for my health, but also jokingly requesting oral sex from a 'head doctor'.
Proper analogy for it, if I can afford it then I won't ignore it, clear
If I can afford something, then I will buy it without hesitation, and that's a fact.
Cop me a palace and Porsche and right when I floor it that's when I switch gears
I'm going to buy a luxurious mansion and a sports car, and when I push the gas pedal to the floor, that's when everything changes for the better.
Living my life on Uranus, uh, keeping one foot in your anus, uh
I am living my life on Uranus, which is a joke about my sex life, implying that I am keeping one foot in someone's anus as a form of sexual activity.
The other foot all on your neck, repeatedly stomp 'til I break it, uh
The other foot is on someone's neck, ready to stomp on it repeatedly until it breaks.
Bitch I'm demanding respect, these bitches is telling me take it
I am demanding that people respect me as a successful rapper, and these women are offering themselves to me as a form of respect.
DJ Khaled, even if I had callus, holding the torch ain't no challenge, ain't it
As a successful rapper, holding the torch and continuing to create great music is easy for me, even if I had calluses from all my hard work.
They say they ready for whatever!
These people claim to be prepared for anything that comes their way.
They say they ready for whatever
These people claim to be prepared for anything that comes their way.
I been around the world, twice to be exact
I have traveled extensively across the globe, twice over.
Six bad bitches and they lapped up in the back
I have six attractive women riding with me in the back seat of my car.
They say they ready for whatever!
These people claim to be prepared for anything that comes their way.
They say they ready for whatever (for whatever, for whatever, for whatever)
These people claim to be prepared for anything that comes their way, and they repeat it over and over again for emphasis.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KENDRICK LAMAR, KHALED KHALED, JERMAINE LAMARR COLE, JUSTIN LEWIS SCOTT, WILLIE HUTCHINSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Kobrie
I love how every track Kendrick is on, he brings his hardest. He doesn't mess around
@stopit5956
3 legends in one song before they were even legends...this is amazing
@LiVefamous0DiEfamous
Kevin Summers EXACTLY!!
@dadkwashere
I'm not a fan of Khaled, but having these three great artists on a track is a real treat.
@jshwdswrth
This is honestly a crazy song. In a couple years when they are all the biggest rappers in the world (hopefully if everyone is over all this other trash that's out right now) we can look back on this as the first time these legends all collaberated on one track.
@astynfernandes2461
bro time travelled
@frrraser
@Astyn Fernandes ong 😂
@EyezIkp
👏🏾
@anvarovfour
wtf you predicted right
@anvarovfour
wth you predicted right