Livin' Proof
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My life story strictly business never blew my chance
I have always taken my opportunities seriously and have never squandered them.

Moms kicked me out the house when I was flippin "I'm the Man"
My mother evicted me from home when I began to believe that I was invincible.

Put the boys on the street, make them walk this beat
I trained my associates on the tough realities of the streets.

Teach them how to eat and to seek for peace
I mentored my associates to find ways to sustain themselves and avoid violence.

Son, I stamped this name Livin' Proof cause I mean what I say
I created the name Livin' Proof as proof that everything that I stand for is accurate.

Bring the fake to reality and make them pay
I bring those who fabricate their lifestyle to the real world and make them accountable for their actions.

Yo, these ghetto rhyme stories got 'em scared to death
The lyrics of my music, which detail the harsh realities of living in the ghetto, frighten people.

I'm tryin to get the fuck out, see what the world's about
I am attempting to depart from my current surroundings and explore other parts of the world.

Check it, 1986 is when I reached my peak
In 1986, I was at the height of my success.

Take my brothers outta state and tried to make some ends meet
I relocated my associates to another state, hoping to earn some money and survive.

First destination Texas and it's just like that
My first destination was Texas, and the move was simple and easy.

Makin' moves with my brothers and there's no turnin' back
I made decisions with my associates with the understanding that there was no turning back.

We got thirty-six grams on the scale right now
We have a measurement of thirty-six grams on the scale at this moment.

Gettin' ready with my brothers, time to break the shit down
I am preparing with my associates to divide the product.

I'm not about killin' my people but you know how it go
I am not predisposed to violent tendencies towards my own community, but I comprehend the circumstances.

Work with me not against me and we'll make mad dough
Collaborate with me rather than opposition, and we will make a lot of money.

Wear my co-defendant out when I break down with rap
I rap during long legal proceedings to relieve stress.

Hold me back and give me love and now I'm givin' it back
My associates supported me and now I am returning the love they gave me.

A unique sound from the streets and it's just so sweet
My sound is distinctive and captivating, originating from the harsh realities of the streets.

My livin' proof life story, let me break it in piece
My life story, as proof that I can survive, allows me to break everything down for you in fragments.

Yo, I rock on the block with the real hip-hop
I bring genuine hip-hop to the streets.

As you start to clock (clock) and jock (jock)
As the listeners begin to comprehend and appreciate my music.

Yo, I'm comin' off with mad rage
My music is fueled by my intense emotions and frustrations.

Eighteen, and hittin the real stage
I started performing my music on the big stage at age eighteen.

But don't worry bout me 'cause I'm makin' it
Do not be concerned about me because I am doing well.

And if I can't have it, then I'm takin' it
If I cannot attain something by legal means, I will resort to illegal methods to obtain it.

That's how it is, 'cause I'm livin' trife
My life is a representation of how one who is living recklessly and dangerously.

Where's my knife? Take a chance with your life
If you cross me or make trouble, you risk your life.

Rappers decapitate and disintegrate
I destroy other rappers and their careers.

You I will mutilate when I penetrate
When I enter your life, I will harm and damage you.

Go for the one when I say raid
I select and go after the most significant targets when I initiate a raid.

A hitman for hire and I want to get paid
I am a paid assassin who seeks compensation.

'Cause bullets are sprayed and anybody is laid
Because I use firearms, anybody may die.

More money is made and that's the family trade
My family's trade involves making money by any means necessary.

See I make moves and tell what's the truth
I make strategic moves and communicate the truth.

That's why I'm here to be livin' proof
My goal is to be evidence that one can succeed, regardless of the circumstances in life.

(Leave it up to me while I be livin' proof)
You may rely on me to represent a positive image despite my past.

(Life as a shorty shouldn't be so rough)
It is unfair for young children to have to endure hardship, pain, and suffering.

I'm lost, must pay the cost to be the boss
I am confused and uncertain, but I must pay the price to lead.

With force, rather get my point across
I will use coercion to transmit my message.

I'm goin' off on the mic insane, out of sight
My performance on the microphone is wild and unpredictable.

When I take flight (like who, kid?) Like Mike
When I begin to shine, I transcend to the level of Michael Jordan.

And you see, I be rollin' like a battlecat
I move around with the aggressiveness of a fighting feline.

And I'm ready to rip on my combat
I am prepared to attack and defeat my opponents.

Beef I'm not havin' that, yo, I pull my trigger back
I do not tolerate any conflicts or disputes, and I will use my weapons to defend myself.

And all you pussy niggas know where my heart is at
You know very well that I have no qualms about harming you.

I like to stay down low but, yo, I flip at times
I prefer to keep a low profile but may shift at any moment.

Like when I'm kickin' lines, or bustin' out nines
When I am rapping or shooting, my demeanor changes.

It's like that, shit, I jumped off the roof
That is the way it is, I even jumped off a roof.

Pysch 'cause I wouldn't be livin' proof
A play on words, meaning I must have been crazy not to pursue the path that made me a living proof.

(Kick the truth to the young Black youth)
Spread the truth to the young African American generation.

The moral of the story, what the fuck's goin' on?
The story's essence; what chaos is currently unfolding?

And our seeds won't see 2000 if these niggas keep frontin'
If individuals continue to pretend and fail to act, the next generations will be severely harmed.

I used to hustle on the block, now I rock for papes
I previously distributed illegal substances, but now I profit from my music.

Watch as the world turn and I will come back
Observe as the world evolves, as I will make a subsequent return.

Relieving stress off my brain, I got the la-la for that
I have a method to alleviate my mental strain.

Breakin' down all subjects and then all facts
Breaking down every subject matter and analyzing all the details.

Lettin loose everyday, but still, keepin' it fat
Relaxing daily while still keeping myself sharp and successful.

Bust it, niggas keep on frontin' in this game, aight?
People in this profession continue to fake their lifestyle, is that okay?

Scared to death ass rappers don't get no props
No recognition or appreciation for rappers who pretend to be tough but are terrified.

Scared to come to the ghetto, talk about bustin' shots
Those who claim to be violent are afraid to visit the dangerous neighborhoods.

See I can walk around the ghetto, stand in peace and at ease
I can stroll around the neighborhood comfortably and securely.

Get my ghetto crowd open, yo, you know what I mean
I manage to impress my audience from the ghetto, and they understand what I am doing.

Indeed, see what I see and then you know what I mean
Confirm what I see and you will understand what I infer.

Gettin' ready for the future so don't fuck with me
I am making myself prepared for the forthcoming events, so do not mess with me.

My livin' proof life story, niggas, I kill it with ease
The struggles, accomplishments, and lessons I have learned in my life are evidence of my success.

(To kick the truth to the young Black youth)
To inform the young African American generation of the truth.