Supplier
Freddie Gibbs/Madlib Lyrics

They're supplying dope to the black and mexican communities
Drug dealers are purposely targeting and providing illegal drugs to predominantly Black and Mexican neighborhoods.

Yeah, the thing that i was taught that 'Only The Strong Survives'
The singer was taught that the ability to persevere and succeed relied on strength and determination.

You know meaning with, meaning that whether you had to, you know
This means that regardless of the circumstances or actions needed to obtain money and resources, the end goal was to survive and succeed.

Scrape, bait, or whatever you had to do, man
The artist suggests that people will resort to any means necessary to earn a living, including illegal activities.

The thing was to get it, it really didn't matter what the means was
Success in survival meant obtaining money and resources, regardless of the method involved.

Or how you had to go and get it
The singer is emphasizing the importance of obtaining money and resources by any means possible.

That'd mean you had to, step on 10 people to get a dollar
The singer is referencing the harsh reality of cutthroat economics, often resulting in individuals exploiting and oppressing others to gain wealth and resources.

Then you step on 10 people
The artist reiterates on the struggle and brutal action it takes to fulfill the goal of obtaining resources to survive and achieve financial security.

And you know that this is what I'd heard constantly, 'Only The Strong Survive'
Throughout the artist's life, they have been conditioned to believe that perseverance, strength, and survival skills are essential to succeed in life.