Hip Hop
DJ Khaled Feat. Nas Scarface & DJ Premier Lyrics

This shit's special
DJ Khaled acknowledges that with this song, he's created something unique and remarkable.

And if I cry two tears for her That will be the most that I would give to her
The singer is saying that he only cares about his former lover (Hip Hop) to a certain extent, and crying two tears for her is the most she deserves.

She left me stranded in my nightmares Taking pictures of my memories she right there
The singer is haunted by his memories of Hip Hop, and she is a constant presence in his mind.

Twisting on the blade in my heart, deep Always on my mind so I can't sleep
The artist is experiencing deep heartbreak because of Hip Hop, and her memory is keeping him up at night.

She used to tell me she was all mine Now the only way I see the broad is online
Hip Hop used to be an integral part of the artist's life, but now he can only see her from afar, through online content.

I'm doing drugs trying to feel you I'm killing me trying to heal you
The singer is using drugs as a way to numb the pain of losing Hip Hop, but he knows that it's only making things worse.

I built my whole life around ya I thought I found it all when I found her
Hip Hop was once the most important thing in the singer's life and he thought he had everything he needed when he had her.

Shopping sprees on whatever coast How'd you really feel, I may never know
Hip Hop used to shower the artist with gifts, but the true extent of her feelings towards him will remain a mystery.

And as I ride through these streets With my hand on my heat,eyes red from the sweets, I Realize some things never change Once in love and it's gone you don't look at it the same, nigga
The artist reflects on how love can change a person, and how once love is gone, things can never be the same again.

Fuck love cause she don't live here I'm soaked in blood but I'm still here
The artist has given up on love because of the pain Hip Hop has caused him, but he's still standing even though he's been through a lot.

Hip Hop heartbreaks Straight-laced, deep bass, 808s plus the mixtapes
The combination of Hip Hop music and heartbreak is a powerful one.

Got a nigga feeling like I up and let ya Get away now you all in the lectures Being studied by the college's professors Now I regret the day I met ya
The artist feels like he let Hip Hop slip away, and now she is being taught in universities and he wishes he had never met her at all.

(Bitch) I'll be the first one to say it She ain't the one you want to play with I fucked Hip Hop
The singer takes responsibility for his actions and admits to ruining his relationship with Hip Hop.

I am Joseph, Darryl, Jason, Dr. Dre, O'Shea And a host of those who passed away Today I'm Drake, I'm Wayne, 2 Chainz You say you want to rap, to this bitch you must commit Then you're a slave to your grave, you won't get out, you cannot quit
The singer is saying that all hip hop artists who came before him were also slaves to Hip Hop, and once you commit to being a rapper, you're stuck with her for life.

She menstruates weekly, her vibe covers keep you warm But the source to her heart is love, word up, right on
Hip Hop is described as a powerful force that influences and guides people, but at her core, it's all about love.

You know how girls are, she love when you licking on her world star Kissing on her belly, trick on her at Onyx Confused fans think that she illuminates demonic
Hip Hop is described as a woman who enjoys attention, and fans are often misled into thinking that she is a negative influence.

But she's the object of my affections, God's essence, God bless her She bought me Bentleys, Breitlings, made some friends resent me For writing about my life, they thought I should have stayed quiet
Despite the pain she's caused him, the artist still holds Hip Hop in high regard and knows that she's been the source of many blessings in his life.

She took me to places I would have never saw without her And she took me from my girl powder I doubt I'll ever be the same, hallowed be thy name
Hip Hop has given the singer access to a life he never would have experienced otherwise, but it has cost him dearly.

Give me strength so I don't do this dame like Orenthal James Brad warned me while driving this auburn Ferrari Never follow in her games, I fuck around and I'll be sorry
The singer is asking for the strength to resist Hip Hop's pull so that he doesn't end up like O.J. Simpson, and he's aware of the dangers of getting too involved with her.

But I tried her used to ride her, for dollars not the fame She slowed me down and had me guzzling on cups of lean She's a middle-aged cougar, showing young'uns the dream
The artist used to chase after Hip Hop for money rather than fame, and she ended up slowing him down and leading him down a dangerous path. He sees Hip Hop as a middle-aged woman seducing young, aspiring rappers.

Noticed she wasn't breathing for a second then I screamed "She's dead!" and everybody took it out on Nasty I was just looking out for my music family Wasn't trying to claim her to myself, she's yours You can have her she's a motherfucking whore I fuck Hip Hop
The artist realizes that Hip Hop is dying, and everyone blames him for it. He wants to set the record straight and say that he didn't try to keep her to himself. He acknowledges that Hip Hop has a negative side and calls her a whore, confirming that he's done with her for good.