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Gigi Lamayne Lyrics

Queen of African rap shit
I am the best at what I do in the genre of African rap music.

Others postin′ up, and they faker than catfish
Other artists in the industry are trying too hard to make it big and are being fake in their approach.

I been a baptist and you drownin' in my flow
I have been great at rapping for a long time and you cannot keep up with the intensity and flow of my music.

I push harder ′til I'm draped in those maternity clothes
I work relentlessly and persistently to succeed in my career, even if it means delaying motherhood.

I playback my cassette, pullin' harder on these jets
I listen to my previous tracks to improve and maintain my skills in rapping and singing.

Had ta work up on my pecs, for the cheques, for Tec
I need to work hard to earn money and support my music career.

They wanna hate for no reason
People tend to hate on successful individuals without any valid reason.

You be headin′ for the treason
If you try to degrade my success or sabotage my career, you are heading towards treason.

For I reign in the near, I ain′t fuckin' with no pheasants
I am confident in my ability to dominate the music industry and I am not concerned with lesser artists.

So, when you B′s in the trap
When you are working hard to succeed in the industry,

Make sure you got some friends
You need to find some trustworthy friends to support you along the way.

And some balls on ya lap
You need to be confident and fearless in your approach.

I came up in the south, I make calls to ya past
I grew up in the Southern part of Africa and I am well-connected with my roots and history.

Throw it in my face, and you know I'ma catch
Even if someone tries to insult me or criticize my work, I am confident enough to overcome it.

Don′t ever question a born-free
Never doubt the abilities of someone who is born free and has no restrictions on their growth and success.

Alcatraz mobs and them girls in the hood, free
I relate to the struggles people face in their lives and I create music to inspire and connect with them.

Jabs to your ego, gonna you cause that nosebleed
I am not afraid to criticize and challenge others if it means improving their character or humbling their ego.

Lyin' up, Pinocchio, everyone knows, B
If someone is lying or being fake, it is easy to see through their charade.

Yo, I been through the most
I have faced many obstacles and challenges in my life and career.

Balled so hard, I was promoted to the coach
I have worked hard to achieve success and now have the opportunity to mentor and guide other up-and-coming artists.

Back when my mama was too broke to buy a loaf
I faced financial struggles in my childhood and have worked to overcome them to achieve success.

Now, she in that whip, and she swervin′ in the coasts
My mother is now living a life of luxury and enjoying the fruits of my success and hard work.

I ain't mad at the label
I am not resentful towards my record label for any setbacks in my career.

Sold so many dreams that I fell for the fables
I was promised many things by the label that did not come to fruition.

Got too many dreams, that I see them in vapours
I have so many aspirations and ambitions that are still unclear and uncertain to me.

Got so many people that believe I'm the savior
I have many fans who see me as an inspiration and a savior in their lives.

Now let it burn, the backstabbers
I am not afraid to call out and criticize those who have betrayed me in the past.

Flow jackers, co-crackers
Other artists who try to steal my style or ideas.

All I′m sayin′, it's beginnin′ to dawn
It is becoming clear to me and others that I am on the path to even greater success.

The one that put me on ain't returnin′ my calls
The person who helped me start my music career is no longer in contact with me.

The ones who ain't believe, still wishin′ I'd fall
Despite my success, there are still people who doubt me and hope for me to fail.

So, I'm lol′ing on the beat, so you know it′s a ball
I am enjoying and having fun with my music, using humor to create a lighthearted vibe.

I ain't scared of my neighbour
I am not afraid of facing my competition or other people in the industry.

I smoke that herbal life, so she needin′ that shake-up
I use marijuana to help with stress and anxiety and to keep myself calm and focused.

Anyway, I'm here for a bigger cause
My music is not just for my own personal gain, but to inspire, motivate and make an impact on the world.

They wasn′t here when the music paused
Those who did not stick by me during difficult times are not truly invested in my success.

They wasn't here when I cried, and I was wishin′ they would listen
Those who did not support me during times of emotional distress have no place in my life and career.

Rod then would say, "Dang, ay, Gigi, you gon' kill 'em"
My friend Rod encouraged and motivated me to keep pushing and working hard and I am grateful for his support.

Dark-skinned girl, a brand, and a vision
As a dark-skinned woman, my unique qualities are what make me stand out and create a unique brand.

A world of these squares, and I′m feelin′ like a prism
In a world of uniformity, I feel like a prism, standing out and reflecting light in different directions.

Rhyme after rhyme, and I'm cleanin′ up the image
I am constantly improving and refining my craft and image as an artist.

Then you will see, that they lookin' like my children
Other artists will aspire to achieve the kind of success and influence that I have in the industry.

Yo, the world went mute
The world was silenced by my incredible music.

Listen to the kids when they singin′ to these tunes
I am inspiring a younger generation through my music, and they are the future of the industry.

Gigi T. LaMayne, I'm the way and the truth, blargh!
I am confident in my ability to create honest and compelling music that connects with my fans.

Six, six, six
A playful reference to the number six, indicating that she is the best and top of the ranks.