E-40 is a self-proclaimed "O.G." in the rap game and has been around since the early days and has an old school following from his G-Funk days. His group "The Click" consists of his brother, cousin and his sister; D-shot, B-legit, & Suga-T. His other brother Mugzi (aka Young Mugzi) has a group called the Mossie, consisting of himself, Kaveo, and Tap Dat Azz. E-40 also brought his nephew into the rap game, and is a well known bay area artists named "Turf Talk". His son "Droop-E" is now a Bay Area hyphy producer and makes uptempo beats packed with major 808 kick samples. All these rappers and many more are under his established independent label; Sic Wid It records.
His nicknames include TKA (Tycoon Known As) Charlie Hustle, E-Bonics, 40 Fonzarelli, The Ambassador of the Bay, The Ballatician, 40 Belafonte, E-Pheezy, Fortywata (40water), E-4-0 (E-Four-Oh), Mr. Flamboyant, and Earl "Poppin' His Collar" Stevens.
ENTREPRENEUR
In addition to record sales E-40 has ventured into other business opportunities. Along with former NFL player Chester McGlockton, E-40 has opened a Fatburger franchise in Pleasant Hill, California. E-40 recently authored the book, E-40's Book of Slang to be published by Warner Books. He also has his own line of liquor called Cloud 9, and he opened the now-defunct Ambassador's Lounge, a nightclub in Downtown San Jose.[13]. On Nov 16th, 2007 it was announced that Stevens, signed a franchise agreement with Wingstop Restaurants, Inc. and will open one in Southampton shopping center located in Benicia, California. "I was introduced to Wingstop in Dallas and as soon as I tasted the wings I was hooked. I love the food," said Stevens. "I chose to open in the Bay Area because this is the soil where I was born and raised, and I still live here to this day. People here are going to love these things." In late 2007, E-40 announced a new line of energy drinks called "40 Water."
Hustle
E-40 Lyrics
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I, I live and sleep on these streets
Cause I have got to get mine
My fam, see we gotta eat
So when people ask me why
Why
Don't ever I slow down
Oh I just simply reply
So I
Hustle
Hustle
Hustle
(E-40) I'ma hustler believe me
You know I Hustle
Hustle
Hustle
(E-40) and this ain't easy
So I Hustle
Hustle
Hustle
(E-40) I'ma hustler believe me
You know I Hustle
Hustle
Hustle
(E-40) and this ain't easy
[E40]
Money and muscle
I gotta black belt in hustling
I'm doing my thing
Chain around my neck look like a playground swing
Unit mover
Pockets fat like Raspushia
Ask your chick
I got oil on my tongue
Pimp I talk real slick
Where the real ones go?
They don?t make them like me no more.
Hustler
I'ma whole 'nother animal
I'ma whole 'nother animal
I'ma whole 'nother beast
Never switch up, I come from the streets
Papered up like a fax,
I'm rare like white running backs
I'm getting my gouda
I'ma be the first hustler that set up shop on Jupiter
[Chorus]
Let me introduce myself homeboy
Any MC I will destroy
West, west, west coast boy
Speakers in the trunk keep making noise
I'm so fly
I that guy
28 inches sitting high
I'm a star
What you thought
Everywhere I go
They snap shots
Everywhere I go they know turf
Medallions jiggling off my shirt
See no skeep falling off my jeans
Benjamin frank
George Washington
Gotta keep pushing, pushing weight
Fillet Mignon steak on my plate
Staring in my rear view cant slow down
If getting money is wrong
Arrest me now
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
They ask me what your doing bruh
I say that I hustle everyday
My men's don't sleep, we always up
Cause we cant live off minimum wage
Middle finger right to the other side
I know that I just want to get paid
When you hear this one go ahead and turn it up
From virgin islands out to the bay
[Chorus]
In the song "Hustle," E-40 reflects on life in the street as a hustle. The song talks about the necessity to hustle to take care of family, make money, and survive. E-40 raps about his expertise in hustling, telling stories about making money and flaunting his wealth. Throughout the song, there are references to his success, including his shiny chains, fat pockets, and expensive meals. With lines like "Money and muscle/ I gotta black belt in hustling," he boasts about his exceptional capabilities when it comes to making money.
There is a sense of undeniable energy within the song that adds to the power of the lyrics. E-40's crisp flow, backed by an infectious trap beat, creates an unstoppable hustle vibe. Despite the hardships and the struggle of the street life, E-40 takes pride in his hustle mentality that keeps him moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I, I live and sleep on these streets
I spend my whole life on these streets
Cause I have got to get mine
Because I need to make money for myself and my family
My fam, see we gotta eat
My family needs food and I need to provide for them
So when people ask me why
When people question me
Why
Why am I always hustling
Don't ever I slow down
I can't afford to slow down
Oh I just simply reply
I reply simply
I don't really know how
I don't know how to do anything else
So I
So I continue to
Hustle
Hustle and work hard
Hustle
Hustle and keep pushing
Hustle
Hustle and never quit
I'ma hustler believe me
I am a hustler, believe me
and this ain't easy
And this is not an easy life
Money and muscle
I have money and power
I gotta black belt in hustling
I am good at hustling
Chain around my neck look like a playground swing
I have a huge chain around my neck
Unit mover
I am a leader in the game
Pockets fat like Raspushia
I have a lot of money
Ask your chick
Ask your girl
I got oil on my tongue
I am a smooth talker
Where the real ones go?
Where are the real people?
They don?t make them like me no more.
There are not many people like me anymore
Hustler
I am a hustler
I'ma whole 'nother animal
I am a different kind of person
I'ma whole 'nother beast
I am a different kind of animal
Never switch up, I come from the streets
I don't change who I am, I come from the streets
Papered up like a fax,
I have a lot of money
I'm rare like white running backs
I am unique
I'm getting my gouda
I am making money
I'ma be the first hustler that set up shop on Jupiter
I am going to be the first to make money on Jupiter
Let me introduce myself homeboy
Let me tell you who I am
Any MC I will destroy
I am better than any other rapper
West, west, west coast boy
I am from the west coast
Speakers in the trunk keep making noise
My speakers are loud
I'm so fly
I am cool
I that guy
I am that person
28 inches sitting high
My rims are big
I'm a star
I am famous
What you thought
What did you think?
Everywhere I go
Wherever I go
They snap shots
They take pictures
Everywhere I go they know turf
People know who I am and where I am from
Medallions jiggling off my shirt
My jewelry is bouncing
See no skeep falling off my jeans
My pockets aren't empty
Benjamin frank
One hundred dollar bills
George Washington
One dollar bills
Gotta keep pushing, pushing weight
I need to keep working hard
Fillet Mignon steak on my plate
I can afford expensive food
Staring in my rear view cant slow down
I can't afford to slow down
If getting money is wrong
If making money is bad
Arrest me now
Arrest me now
They ask me what your doing bruh
People ask me what I'm doing
I say that I hustle everyday
I hustle every day
My men's don't sleep, we always up
My team doesn't sleep, we are always working
Cause we cant live off minimum wage
We can't survive on low pay
Middle finger right to the other side
I am flipping off my enemies
I know that I just want to get paid
I just want to make money
When you hear this one go ahead and turn it up
When you hear this song, turn up the volume
From virgin islands out to the bay
From the Virgin Islands to the Bay Area
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EARL STEVENS, DEMAR BERNSTEIN, JONATHAN SMITH, THERON MAKIEL THOMAS, TIMOTHY JAMAHLI THOMAS
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