Young G's
Diddy Lyrics


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Uh, check it out, uh
I steps in where the Mo's and the hoes at bay-bee!
Fuck all that pretty shit
Takin' it back to the gutter for you motherfuckers
Niggas know the deal
Niggas know who the Don is
Live from Bedford-Stuyvesant, the livest one
Peep game, uhh, what, what

Out of this world like Mars, when I spit these bars
Come fuck with these stars up in luxury cars
We built them radars to stay free from the cops
Crucial choices to make, like A-C or the drop
Are we gonna stop? Shit man never my squad go broke
Your squad arti-choke
Watch your circle vanish like cigar smoke
Ain't no joke, when your ones don't show
Nigga I know, might say 'Been There Done That' like Dre
Through hard work I earn the vault
Promise God to never look back or I turn to salt
Got nice watches nice cars nice bitches and rings
Guess it's safe to say a nigga like me got nice things
Can't relate to motherfuckers, who ain't go no cake
When you all fucked up, and can't get no break
When your fake ass friends, don't help you out when you need it
Be on some real bullshit, politely tell you to beat it
Fuck that, get your own nigga, don't ask me for shit
That's what I did, now they all askin' for hits
Nigga it's on for the simple fact I let it be known
We still fly but separately cause now I, charter my own
Propellers, Goodfellas, leave all them playa haters jealous
Billboard charts should tell us, they can't touch us
Why niggas bring the ruckus?
Because release day is bigger than Mandela's, motherfuckers

Just some ghetto boys
Living in these ghetto streets, these ghetto streets
And everyday they gotta fight to stay alive
It's just reality

Yeah, make you a deal, check
These here's the dog years and motherfuckers don't shed
I try to bring you life but motherfuckers want dead
So I travel with the babble, with the chrome, with the lead
Cause when it's on, then it's on, the shots flowin' through your head
I been rich I been poor I saved and blown bread
Some say I been here before because of the way I zone
Some said, Jigga zone is like the fallin' of Rome
Reoccurring, that he thinks like that cause he's observing
Won't be known until I'm gone and niggas study my bones
Mentally been many places, but I'm Brooklyn's own
In the physical, one seems, like a lost body
In fact my thoughts don't differ much from that of God body
But it's the odd shottie, that got cats, likening me
to the mob John Gotti, rap dudes bitin' me cause
I got it locked like the late Bob Marley
Pardon me y'all, the great Bob Marley
Solemnly we mourn, all the rappers that's gone
Niggas that got killed in the field and all the babies born
Know they ain't fully prepared for this New World Order
So I keep it ghetto like sunflower seeds and quarter waters
You walk em through it, you know, talk em through it
Know these beads is more than music whenever I talk to it
Destined for greatness and y'all knew this, when I doubled the pie
Had a shorty and a girdle comin' out of B-W-I (in school)
I hated algebra but I loved to multiply
And I told my nigga Big I'd be multi' before I die
It's gonna happen whether rappin' or clappin' have it your way
Cause if that's my dough you're trappin', I'm clappin' your way

Just some ghetto boys
Living in these ghetto streets, these ghetto streets
And everyday they gotta fight to stay alive
It's just reality

Damn it feel good to see people up on it
Flipped two keys in two weeks and didn't flaunt it
My brain is haunted, with mean dreams
GS's with BB's on it, supreme schemes, to get Richer
than Richie, quickly, niggas wanna hit me
If they get me, dress my body in linen by Armani, check it
My lyrical carjack, make your brains splat
High caliber gats is all I fuck with, now peep the rough shit
in my circumference, mad bitches, with mad lucci
Bulletproof vestes under they coochie
Spittin' my Uzi, don't lose me, my trigga niggas represent
Drivin dirty in J-30's gettin' bent
And to my hit hoes, my murder mommies
I be smokin' trees in Belize when they find me
While you still killin' niggas with punany, like heiny
and Cyrus up in Cypress fuck you raw you on the floor with the virus
While I just, slang coke, smoke pounds to choke
Got lawyers watchin' lawyers so I won't go broke, now check it
Them country niggas call me Frank White
I'm squirtin' off in my loft of course I know my shit's tight
Sunrise open my eyes no surprise
Got my shorty flyin' in with keys taped to her thighs
With all the utensils, who hang my china thing
She half black half oriental eighty-six she got me rental
The situation ain't accidental
What? From a, from a young G's perspective
What? From a, from a young G's perspective

Just some ghetto boys
Living in these ghetto streets, these ghetto streets
And everyday they gotta fight to stay alive
It's just reality

Just some ghetto boys
Living in these ghetto streets, these ghetto streets




And everyday they gotta fight to stay alive
It's just reality

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Diddy's song "Young G's" reflect on the struggles and challenges faced by the youths growing up in the ghetto. The first verse sees the rapper boasting about their success and riches, but also acknowledging the importance of surrounding oneself with real friends who have your back in times of need. The next verse talks about the harsh realities of life in the ghetto, where violence and drugs are prevalent, and how he's managed to make it out despite the odds. The final verse touches on the rapper's affinity for violence, drugs, and women, but ultimately concludes by emphasizing that all this is just part of living in the "ghetto streets."


The overall message of the song seems to be a call for solidarity and perseverance in the face of adversity. Diddy urges the listener to stay true to themselves and their values, to surround themselves with supportive people, and to keep pushing through even when the odds seem insurmountable. The repeated refrain of "just some ghetto boys living in these ghetto streets" also serves to emphasize the shared experiences and struggles faced by those growing up in such environments.


Line by Line Meaning

Uh, check it out, uh
Listen up, pay attention


I steps in where the Mo's and the hoes at bay-bee!
I enter the scene where the money and the women are


Fuck all that pretty shit, Takin' it back to the gutter for you motherfuckers
Forget about all the superficial things, returning to the gritty reality for all of you


Niggas know the deal, Niggas know who the Don is
Everyone knows the truth, everyone knows I'm the boss


Live from Bedford-Stuyvesant, the livest one
Representing the live and thriving atmosphere of Bedford-Stuyvesant


Peep game, uhh, what, what
Pay attention and understand


Out of this world like Mars, when I spit these bars
My lyrics are out of this world, making an impact


Come fuck with these stars up in luxury cars
Join us, the famous ones, in our expensive cars


We built them radars to stay free from the cops
We created ways to avoid getting caught by the police


Crucial choices to make, like A-C or the drop
Important decisions to make, like air conditioning or riding with the top down


Are we gonna stop? Shit man never my squad go broke
Will we give up? No way, my team will never go bankrupt


Your squad arti-choke, Watch your circle vanish like cigar smoke
Your crew will suffocate, watch your friends disappear as quickly as smoke


Ain't no joke, when your ones don't show, Nigga I know
It's not funny when your friends don't support you, I understand


Might say 'Been There Done That' like Dre
I might say that I've experienced it all, just like Dre


Through hard work I earn the vault, Promise God to never look back or I turn to salt
Through dedication, I earn my wealth, and I make a promise to never go back to my past


Got nice watches nice cars nice bitches and rings
I have expensive watches, cars, women, and jewelry


Guess it's safe to say a nigga like me got nice things
It's obvious that a successful person like me has luxurious possessions


Can't relate to motherfuckers, who ain't go no cake
I don't understand people who are broke


When you all fucked up, and can't get no break
When you're struggling and can't catch a break


When your fake ass friends, don't help you out when you need it
When your phony friends don't assist you when you're in need


Be on some real bullshit, politely tell you to beat it
They come up with excuses and politely push you away


Fuck that, get your own nigga, don't ask me for shit
Forget about that, get it yourself, don't ask me for anything


That's what I did, now they all askin' for hits
That's what I did, now everyone wants me to create hit songs


Nigga it's on for the simple fact I let it be known
It's on, simply because I made it clear


We still fly but separately cause now I, charter my own
We are still successful, but we do our own thing now, I have my own private jet


Propellers, Goodfellas, leave all them playa haters jealous
The propellers symbolize my wealth and success, making all the haters envious


Billboard charts should tell us, they can't touch us
Our success on the Billboard charts proves that we are untouchable


Why niggas bring the ruckus?
Why do people try to start trouble?


Because release day is bigger than Mandela's, motherfuckers
Because the day my album is released is more significant than anything else


Just some ghetto boys, Living in these ghetto streets, these ghetto streets And everyday they gotta fight to stay alive, It's just reality
We are just young guys from the hood, struggling to survive in a tough environment


Yeah, make you a deal, check
Let me make a proposition, listen up


These here's the dog years and motherfuckers don't shed
These are the tough years and we don't back down


I try to bring you life but motherfuckers want dead
I try to bring you positivity, but some people prefer negativity


So I travel with the babble, with the chrome, with the lead
I carry my gun and speak aggressively to protect myself


Cause when it's on, then it's on, the shots flowin' through your head
When things escalate, violence follows and bullets fly


I been rich I been poor I saved and blown bread
I have experienced wealth and poverty, saving money and also spending it


Some say I been here before because of the way I zone
Some say I have experienced this before because of my focused mindset


Some said, Jigga zone is like the fallin' of Rome
Some say my mindset is similar to the downfall of an empire


Reoccurring, that he thinks like that cause he's observing
It keeps happening because I think in a particular way, I observe and analyze


Won't be known until I'm gone and niggas study my bones
My true significance won't be recognized until I'm no longer here and people examine my legacy


Mentally been many places, but I'm Brooklyn's own
I have traveled mentally, but at my core, I'm from Brooklyn


In the physical, one seems, like a lost body
In terms of appearance, I may seem lost


In fact my thoughts don't differ much from that of God body
In reality, my thoughts are not so different from those of a higher power


But it's the odd shottie, that got cats, likening me to the mob John Gotti, rap dudes bitin' me cause I got it locked like the late Bob Marley
It's my unique style and my ability to control the game that makes others compare me to mob boss John Gotti, and other rappers imitate me because I have complete control, similar to the late Bob Marley


Pardon me y'all, the great Bob Marley
Excuse me everyone, referring to the great Bob Marley


Solemnly we mourn, all the rappers that's gone
We mourn in a serious and respectful manner for all the rappers who have passed away


Niggas that got killed in the field and all the babies born
We pay tribute to those who died in the streets and also celebrate the birth of new lives


Know they ain't fully prepared for this New World Order
They are not fully ready for the challenges of the changing world


So I keep it ghetto like sunflower seeds and quarter waters
I stay true to my roots, embracing the simple pleasures of ghetto life


You walk em through it, you know, talk em through it
You guide them through it, you explain it to them


Know these beads is more than music whenever I talk to it
Understand that my words hold a deeper meaning than just music


Destined for greatness and y'all knew this, when I doubled the pie
I was destined for success, and everyone knew it when I greatly increased my wealth


Had a shorty and a girdle comin' out of B-W-I (in school)
I had a girl and a side hustle even when I was in school


I hated algebra but I loved to multiply
I disliked algebra, but I enjoyed making money


And I told my nigga Big I'd be multi' before I die
I promised my friend Biggie that I would be a multimillionaire before my death


It's gonna happen whether rappin' or clappin' have it your way
It will happen, whether I achieve success through rapping or street violence, it's up to you


Cause if that's my dough you're trappin', I'm clappin' your way
If you are trying to steal my money, I will use violence against you


Damn it feel good to see people up on it
It feels great to witness others succeeding


Flipped two keys in two weeks and didn't flaunt it
I made a significant profit in a short amount of time, but I didn't show off about it


My brain is haunted, with mean dreams
My mind is consumed by intense and ambitious visions


GS's with BB's on it, supreme schemes, to get Richer than Richie, quickly
Luxury cars with expensive rims, grand plans to become wealthier than wealthy people like Richie


Niggas wanna hit me, If they get me, dress my body in linen by Armani, check it
People want to harm me, but if they succeed, dress my corpse in luxury clothing by Armani


My lyrical carjack, make your brains splat
My words are like forcefully stealing your attention, causing your mind to explode


High caliber gats is all I fuck with, now peep the rough shit
I only associate with powerful firearms, now witness the raw and aggressive music


in my circumference, mad bitches, with mad lucci
Surrounded by many women, who are attracted to my wealth


Bulletproof vests under they coochie
They are wearing bulletproof vests underneath their clothes


Spittin' my Uzi, don't lose me, my trigga niggas represent
Rapping aggressively, don't underestimate me, my loyal shooters represent my cause


Drivin dirty in J-30's gettin' bent
Driving illegally in stolen cars, getting high


And to my hit hoes, my murder mommies
To the women involved in criminal activities with me


I be smokin' trees in Belize when they find me
I'll be relaxing and smoking marijuana in Belize until they discover my hiding place


While you still killin' niggas with punany, like heiny
While you're still getting people killed over sex, like a fool


and Cyrus up in Cypress fuck you raw you on the floor with the virus
Referring to a specific sexual encounter that is dangerous and reckless


While I just, slang coke, smoke pounds to choke
Meanwhile, I am involved in drug dealing and smoking large amounts of marijuana


Got lawyers watchin' lawyers so I won't go broke, now check it
I have multiple lawyers overseeing my financial matters to ensure I don't lose my wealth


Them country niggas call me Frank White
People from rural areas refer to me as Frank White


I'm squirtin' off in my loft of course I know my shit's tight
I'm ejaculating with ease in my luxurious apartment because I know I'm the best


Sunrise open my eyes no surprise
Waking up in the morning, it's not surprising


Got my shorty flyin' in with keys taped to her thighs
I have my girl smuggling drugs by taping them to her thighs


With all the utensils, who hang my china thing
With all the tools and equipment, she carries my cocaine


She half black half oriental eighty-six she got me rental
She is mixed race, half black half Asian, she had to abandon the rental car


The situation ain't accidental
The circumstances aren't coincidental


What? From a, from a young G's perspective
What? From the perspective of a young gangster


What? From a, from a young G's perspective
What? From the viewpoint of a young gangster


Just some ghetto boys, Living in these ghetto streets, these ghetto streets
We are just young guys from the hood, trying to survive in this tough environment


And everyday they gotta fight to stay alive, It's just reality
Every day is a struggle to survive, it's the harsh reality


Just some ghetto boys, Living in these ghetto streets, these ghetto streets
We are just young guys from the hood, trying to survive in this tough environment


And everyday they gotta fight to stay alive, It's just reality
Every day is a struggle to survive, it's the harsh reality




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EARL CEASAR DE ROUEN, U ULYSSES HOWARD EDWARD, SHAWN CARTER, OLIVER JR SAIN, RASHAD L. GEE SMITH, SEAN COMBS, CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, TODD ERIC GAITHER, KELLY PRICE

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@BlkDiesel

Damn Biggie was spitting that str8 flame out here... Jeeeeezus!!
[Verse 3: The Notorious B.I.G.]
Damn, it feel good to see people up on it (uh)
Flipped two keys in two weeks and didn't flaunt it (uh-huh)
My brain is haunted, with mean dreams
GS's with BB's on it, supreme schemes
To get richer than Richie, quickly
Niggas wanna hit me, if they get me
Dress my body in linen by Armani, check it
My lyrical carjack, make your brains splat
High caliber gats is all I fuck with, now peep the rough shit
In my circumference, mad bitches with mad lucci
Bulletproof vestses under they Coogi
Spitting my Uzi, don't lose me, my trigger niggas represent
Driving dirty in J-30s getting bent (uh-huh)
And to my hit hoes, my murder mamis
I be smoking trees in Belize when they find me
While you still killing niggas with punanio, like heiny
And Cyrus up in Cypress fuck you raw on the floor with the virus
While I just, slang coke, smoke pounds of choke (uh-huh)
Got lawyers watching lawyers so I won't go broke, now check it
Them country niggas call me Frank White
I'm squirting off in my loft, of course I know my shit's tight
Sunrise, open my eyes, no surprise
Got my shorty flying in with keys taped to her thighs
With all the utensils, who hang my china thing
She half-black, half-oriental, eighty-six, she got me rental
The situation ain't accidental
What? From a, from a young G's perspective...



All comments from YouTube:

@randywatson1296

Biggie and Jay definitely needed a album together

@hosannahosanna2719

They were working on one together... would love to hear what they had completed

@luckap79

The commission

@gamergirlkay2805

Jay z killed this

@abc876

It's Murda - Jay, Dmx, Ja rule
Jay's verse dope there too

@spoonersantana6118

Jay z verse is so underrated he completely went off with clever word play and subliminals that no one caught

@jcella8558

Facts 💯 but that nigga Big was hungry my g picture Perfect Bars

@hoodstar1234

Subliminal when he said rap dudes biting me , wonder who he was talking bout

@mistermay7986

The line. The world not ready for the New World Order. So I keep it ghetto like quarter water

@khalilbilal4747

And I Think He Wrote Diddy verse if u Really Listen to it

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