Niggas
G-Unit Lyrics

Shadyville Entertainment, Bad Boy collaboration
This song is a collaboration between two music labels - Shadyville Entertainment and Bad Boy.

I love niggas! I love niggas!
The singer loves his fellow black people and identifies with them.

Cause niggas are me!
The singer sees himself as no different from other black people.

And I should only love that 'presents me
The artist sees himself as a representation of his community and therefore should only love his fellow black people.

I love to see niggas go through changes (Whoooo!!)
The artist enjoys seeing black people overcome adversity and grow stronger as a result.

I love to see niggas shoot through shit (Did it again)
The singer takes pleasure in seeing black people succeed and overcome obstacles.

And to all niggas that do it I love
The singer expresses admiration for black people who succeed against the odds.

To all my Brooklyn (Niggas!)
The artist addresses the black people from Brooklyn who can relate to his experiences.

To all my Uptown (You niggas understand?!)
The artist addresses the black people from Upper Manhattan who can understand where he's coming from.

To all my Bronx (It's war nigga)
The artist addresses the black people from the Bronx and says that they are currently in a state of conflict or war.

To all my Queensbridge (I'll blow you away)
The singer addresses the black people from Queensbridge and may be threatening them with violence.

Back up chump, you know Biggie Smalls grips it quick
Biggie Smalls is warning someone to back off because he's not afraid to use his weapon.

And kicks it quick, you know how black niggas get
Biggie Smalls implies that black people have a tendency to become violent in confrontational situations.

With the hoods fatigues with the boots with trees
Biggie Smalls describes a stereotypical urban outfit consisting of camouflage clothing and timberland boots.

Smokin weed, flippin ki's, makin crazy G's
Biggie Smalls describes engaging in drug dealing and making large amounts of money as a result.

Hittin' buckshots at niggas that open spots
Biggie Smalls describes attacking his competition with firearms before they can take over his territory.

On the avenue, take my loot, and I'm baggin you
Biggie Smalls implies that he will retaliate against anyone who tries to steal from him.

Pimpin hoes that drive Volvo's and Rodeos
Biggie Smalls claims to be a pimp who targets women with certain cars as status symbols.

Flash the Roll, make her wet, in her pantyhose
Biggie Smalls describes how he uses his money to impress women and make them attracted to him.

Damn, a nigga style is unorthodox
Biggie Smalls acknowledges that his approach to life and business may go against conventional wisdom or norms.

Grip the glock, when I walk down the crowded blocks
Biggie Smalls carries a gun for self-protection when he's walking around in public areas.

Just in case a nigga wanna act out
Biggie Smalls is alert for any potential threats or confrontations.

I just black out, and blow they motherfuckin back out
Biggie Smalls implies that he is willing to use extreme violence to protect himself and his interests.

That's a real nigga for ya
Biggie Smalls considers himself to be a genuine and authentic black person.

We the realest nigga
50 Cent and Biggie Smalls are claiming to be genuine and authentic black people.

Don't try to act like you don't feel a nigga
The singers are implying that other black people should recognize and respect them.

Biggie yo nigga, 50 yo nigga
Biggie Smalls and 50 Cent are expressing camaraderie and solidarity as black people.

Squeeze the trigga' leave a nigga fa' sho!
The artists are warning that they are not afraid to use their firearms in a confrontation.

When we smoke spliffs, we pack four-fifths
Biggie Smalls implies that he and his associates carry firearms even when engaged in recreational drug use.

Just in case dread wanna riff
Biggie Smalls is alert for any potential threats even when he's relaxing.

He get a free lift to the cemetary, rough very
Biggie Smalls is warning that anyone who crosses him will meet a violent end.

Not your ordinary, we watch you get buried
Biggie Smalls implies that he and his associates are particularly ruthless when it comes to eliminating their enemies.

Get mad do a quarter flip the script, and rip your lawyer
Biggie Smalls warns that he will retaliate against anyone who tries to mess with him or his associates.

Spit at the D.A. cause fuck what she say
Biggie Smalls is defiant towards the justice system and the authorities that try to crack down on him.

She don't give a fuck about your ass anyway
Biggie Smalls is dismissive of the notion that the justice system exists to protect the rights of ordinary people.

Up North found first stop for the town
Biggie Smalls is referring to the town of Attica Correctional Facility in New York State where many black prisoners are sent.

Of fist-skill, where the hand skills are real ill
Attica is known for having a high number of skilled fighters and inmates who are not afraid to use their fists.

You'll be a super Hoover doo-doo stain remover
Biggie Smalls is threatening to humiliate and degrade anyone who falls victim to his wrath.

Ha hahhh, yo G, pass the ruler
Biggie Smalls is expressing pleasure at the prospect of taking control or asserting his dominance over others.

When I was young my M.O. was to go hail the Henny
50 Cent is describing his penchant for drinking Hennessy, a popular alcoholic beverage among black people.

And even my P.O. she called me the Ginger Bread Man
50 Cent's parole officer gave him a nickname based on his ability to evade the law and stay out of trouble.

I cut ya new case, and tell her ass "catch me if you can"
50 Cent implies that he is not afraid of the law and is willing to engage in criminal activity regardless of the consequences.

Don't let your people feel your awkward
50 Cent advises against appearing vulnerable or lacking confidence in front of one's peers.

I tame I'm not playin'
50 Cent asserts his authority and warns that he is not to be messed with.

Get gassed up to get blast up
50 Cent warns that anyone who appears too confident or full of themselves will be targeted for violence.

Real B.I.G. style watch the kid break it down
50 Cent is paying homage to the late rapper Notorious B.I.G. and acknowledging that he is part of a similar tradition of black music and culture.

Check it, thou shalt not fuck wit North Seed Papa
50 Cent is warning anyone who tries to confront him that he is not to be messed with.

50 Cent, I'll break yo punk ass off propa'
50 Cent is asserting his dominance and warning that anyone who crosses him will face physical violence.

There's no place like home, New York - New York
50 Cent is expressing pride in his hometown and the culture that comes with it.

I run this city, I don't dance around like Diddy
50 Cent implies that he is more powerful and aggressive than fellow New York rapper Diddy, who is known for his dancing and pop-friendly music.

Niggas is giddy, till they smack silly
50 Cent warns that black people who act too confident or happy will be put in their place through violence if necessary.

Or spray wit the Mack Milly, they don't want drama really
50 Cent implies that anyone who becomes involved in a conflict with him will likely not come out unscathed.

Pushy niggas get hard lip syncing my lyrics like Milly Vanilly
50 Cent claims to be a major influence in contemporary black music and implies that other rappers may be imitating him in order to gain success and popularity.

Even the hood they feel me [gun cocked] hah! I'm on fire!
50 Cent asserts his popularity and influence among black people in poor, urban neighborhoods.

Niggas out in Philly they feel me, they bump my shit
50 Cent is acknowledging his popularity among black people in another urban area - Philadelphia.

Even bootlegger you know, bump my shit, bitch!
50 Cent is proud of his popularity and is implying that even people who cannot afford to buy his music are still listening to it.