Grafh, born Philip Bernard, hails from Jamaica, Queens, New York. He made a… Read Full Bio ↴Grafh, born Philip Bernard, hails from Jamaica, Queens, New York. He made a name for himself on the mixtape circuit, where he garnered early support from influential mix-show DJ’s in New York. His skill, charisma, honesty, and determination were so obvious that he generated a buzz nationwide and attracted the attention of the major labels. Even in the early stages of his career, Grafh was being heralded as the “black Eminem.” Although he’s remained independent, Grafh has had distribution deals with Sony, Rocafella Records, and E1 Music (formerly Koch). As the flagship artist of Black Hand Entertainment, he released a substantial collection of mixtapes and a street album, Autografh, to critical acclaim.

Despite having yet to release a studio album, support for Grafh and his music has been overwhelming – both among fans and within the music industry. His songs have been featured on HBO’s Entourage, Fox’s Meth and Red, BET’s Ultimate Hustler and in a number of video games, including EA Sport’s NFL Streets, Saint’s Row, and 25 to Life. Grafh has also been heavily supported by his peers, including Drake, Raekwon, Bun B, Jim Jones, Busta Rhymes, Waka Flocka, and many others. Grafh was surprised, however, when actor Shia LaBeouf said he was “really, really, really good” in a late-night TV interview with Carson Daly. This sense of appreciation has motivated Grafh to stay true to his fans while touring and releasing new music online via his official website, GrafhOnline.com. He has also built a strong following on Twitter, where he applies an entertaining combination of sharp humor and brutal honesty to everyday life.

Grafh is currently focused on completing his debut studio album. Over the last year, he has built a team of young, talented creatives that are working with him toward the album’s release. Chaz Williams, fellow Black Hand alum who’s been involved in Grafh’s career since day one, is also working on the album. Grafh has redefined his sound – drawing inspiration from multiple genres – and has made a concerted effort to be more emotionally candid. The result has been the best music of Grafh’s career, with more songs still to record. With this album, Grafh hopes to prove that he’s more than just raw talent. He has set out to challenge the labels that have been put on him as an artist – to push his own boundaries musically, lyrically, and visually. Just as he did at the start of his career, Grafh plans to let the music speak for itself.

I Dont Care
Grafh Lyrics

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[Verse 1]
I wouldn't care if you was a cheap broad that lean by the bar
You and 3 broads drinking one drink with 3 straws
Like retards Siamese linked with 3 arms
Just be smart sweetheart holla at me
I don't care if ur shoes is on your jewels and charms
Your Gucci is on and your Louis Vuitton, whatever
You lil cute lil movie star I don't care

I don't give a damn what you don't wear, sugar
What's up with that them jeans are nice
I want to know what's under that
From the front to the back, I'm gutter
Try hump hump hump from the back
Like we in the first grade again, baby
I'm on that same BS that I always be on
I pump hardcore you want some R & B songs
I'm far and beyond and on, ah I'm crucial
I am what you are not used to, it's GR!

[Chorus]
If you broke as a joke girl (I don't care)
Be yourself home girl (I don't care)
You aint got to front with me girl
(I don't care, I don't care, and I don't care)

[Verse 2]
I don't care what you wears; under I don't care if you got a weave
Just make sure that it match your hair color
I don't care if your nails are real or acrylic
Cause when they scratch my back I'm still gon feel it
Still gon hit in fact I lay it good
Busting like a cop in a black neighborhood
Hate to see you independent black like myself
That's why I don't hesitate to act like myself
I rap like myself these rappers are so but
They don't pull weight they like broke up tow trucks
So pass the mic now I'm ahead of my time
So these parasites can live off my after life now
So why would I care about your punk ass jewels
When I'm still in the same hood you cant come back to
I like your rims look how they spun back (oooh!)
When I get your car jack you can run that too

[Chorus x2]

[Verse 3]
I don't care how many times y'all been to jail
You sound like a snitch and I think you're frail
I think y'all fail I choose to fix them
If you got shot don't brag Homie you the victim
Now I don't care if you a straight veteran ask your fans
All the songs you makes I freestyle way better than them
Sick, I hate medicine I came to hurt you
I look butt dirty you way commercial
I spit on your stage rehearsal I'm sick
My album is like one long Aids commercial (yuck!)
I'ma take your worst nightmare
Divide it by fair and multiply it by 9 squared
I'm made up what your afraid of I'm here
When your nerves get to jumping and you know I'm there
I don't care if y'all aint ready for the real
I'm the golden child I done drained the water that Eddy couldn't spill

[Chorus x2]

Overall Meaning

In Grafh's song "I Don't Care," the rapper talks about how material possessions and looks do not matter to him when it comes to women. He asserts that he would not care if a woman was wearing expensive designer clothes or just chilling at the bar with cheap drinks. Instead, he emphasizes his desire for a connection with the woman, both physically and emotionally. Despite his blunt lyrics, Grafh also mentions his distaste for fake personalities and encourages women to be themselves around him. In the third verse, he even takes a shot at other rappers in the industry and boasts about his skills as a freestyler.

The song's chorus, "If you broke as a joke girl, be yourself home girl, you ain't got to front with me girl," highlights the message of authenticity and that being true to oneself is more important than trying to impress others. Grafh's lyrics exude confidence and show that he is not swayed by societal expectations of what is deemed attractive or impressive. Overall, the song is not only about rejecting superficiality but also about expressing oneself boldly and honestly.

Line by Line Meaning

I wouldn't care if you was a cheap broad that lean by the bar
I wouldn't judge you if you were a woman who hangs out at a bar, drinking cheap drinks.

You and 3 broads drinking one drink with 3 straws
I see you with three friends trying to drink from the same straw, and it reminds me of three people Siamese linked together.

Like retards Siamese linked with 3 arms
It seems like you and your friends are not making smart choices, like you are linked together like Siamese twins with three arms.

Just be smart sweetheart holla at me
I am suggesting that you make better choices and contact me if you want to talk.

I don't care if ur shoes is on your jewels and charms
It doesn't matter to me if you are wearing shoes that match your jewelry and accessories.

Your Gucci is on and your Louis Vuitton, whatever
You may be wearing expensive designer brands like Gucci and Louis Vuitton, but I am not impressed.

You lil cute lil movie star I don't care
You may look like a cute movie star, but I am not interested either way.

I don't give a damn what you don't wear, sugar
I don't care about what you don't wear, my dear.

What's up with that them jeans are nice
I noticed that you are wearing nice jeans and I am curious what you are wearing underneath.

I want to know what's under that
I am curious about what you are wearing under your jeans.

From the front to the back, I'm gutter
I am not smooth or refined, and I like to live in the streets.

Try hump hump hump from the back
I want to engage in sexual activity with you from behind.

Like we in the first grade again, baby
I want to have sex with you like we are in first grade again, without any inhibitions.

I'm on that same BS that I always be on
I am still pursuing the same interests and activities that I always have.

I pump hardcore you want some R & B songs
I am into hardcore music, unlike you who may prefer R&B.

I'm far and beyond and on, ah I'm crucial
I am above and beyond the norm, and I am important.

I am what you are not used to, it's GR!
I am different and not what you are accustomed to, and my name is GR!

If you broke as a joke girl (I don't care)
If you are financially struggling, it does not affect me.

Be yourself home girl (I don't care)
Just be yourself around me, and I will accept you for who you are.

You aint got to front with me girl
You don't have to pretend to be someone else around me, just be real.

(I don't care, I don't care, and I don't care)
I don't care about anything other than the real you.

I don't care what you wears; under I don't care if you got a weave
Your clothing choices and whether or not you have a weave do not concern me.

Just make sure that it match your hair color
Whatever you wear, make sure it matches your hair color.

I don't care if your nails are real or acrylic
It does not matter to me whether your nails are real or made of acrylic.

Cause when they scratch my back I'm still gon feel it
When you scratch my back with your nails, I will still feel it regardless of whether they are real or fake.

Still gon hit in fact I lay it good
I will still be able to have sex with you, and I am good at doing it.

Busting like a cop in a black neighborhood
I will be able to ejaculate during sex like a cop who has busted a criminal in a black neighborhood.

Hate to see you independent black like myself
It is difficult for me to see you as an independent Black person like myself.

That's why I don't hesitate to act like myself
That is the reason I am always my true self, and I won't pretend to be someone else.

I rap like myself these rappers are so but
I rap authentically, unlike these other rappers who are fake.

They don't pull weight they like broke up tow trucks
Those rappers don't have any influence, they are like tow trucks that don't work.

So pass the mic now I'm ahead of my time
Give me the microphone, as I am ahead of my time in terms of skills and talent.

So these parasites can live off my after life now
I am so good that other rappers want to continue living off of my legacy after I die.

So why would I care about your punk ass jewels
I do not care about your low-quality jewelry.

When I'm still in the same hood you cant come back to
I am still living in the same neighborhood you cannot afford to return to.

I like your rims look how they spun back (oooh!)
I like the wheels on your car and the way they are spinning.

When I get your car jack you can run that too
I will steal your car and resell it.

I don't care how many times y'all been to jail
I do not care about how many times you have been incarcerated.

You sound like a snitch and I think you're frail
To me, you seem like someone who would snitch, and you lack toughness.

I think y'all fail I choose to fix them
I believe you have failed, and I want to help you fix your problems.

If you got shot don't brag Homie you the victim
If you have been shot, it's not something to brag about; you are the victim in that situation.

Now I don't care if you a straight veteran ask your fans
I don't care if you are a veteran in the rap game, you should ask your fans if they prefer my freestyle rap over yours.

All the songs you makes I freestyle way better than them
I believe that my freestyle rapping abilities are superior to all your prepared songs.

Sick, I hate medicine I came to hurt you
I am sick with my rapping abilities, and I am here to take you down.

I look butt dirty you way commercial
I dress shabbily, and you are too commercial for my liking.

I spit on your stage rehearsal I'm sick
I disrespect your stage rehearsal and I am sick in terms of rapping skills.

My album is like one long Aids commercial (yuck!)
My album is so good that it's contagious, like an advertisement for Aids.

I'ma take your worst nightmare
I am going to take on whatever challenges you may bring.

Divide it by fair and multiply it by 9 squared
I will surpass whatever you bring, making it seem like a small fraction by fairness, and amplify it by multiplying it by nine squared.

I'm made up what your afraid of I'm here
I embody everything you are scared of, and I am here to face you.

When your nerves get to jumping and you know I'm there
Your nerves will start to jump when you know I am nearby, and you will become intimidated by me.

I don't care if y'all aint ready for the real
If you are not ready for what is really happening here, it does not affect me.

I'm the golden child I done drained the water that Eddy couldn't spill
I am special and exceptional, I have achieved things that even Eddy, a character from a children's book who could not spill water from his mouth, could not do.

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