Haystak (born Jason Winfree) is a rapper native of Nashville, Tennessee. He… Read Full Bio ↴Haystak (born Jason Winfree) is a rapper native of Nashville, Tennessee. He is most renown for his style of rapping he refers to as "white trash", that talks about growing up white, poor, and in the South.

Early life

Haystak was born to teenage parents, raised by his grandmother, and grew up in the poorest environment. As he got older, Haystak began engaging in a life of crime. But all that ended after being arrested on charges of drug possession at the age of 15.[citation needed]

Music

Haystak began rapping after being released two years later, but no one gave him the chance to prove himself. So Haystak took a daring chance and joined a local label called Street Flava Records and producers Kevin Grisham and Sonny Paradise. They produced his debut album, Mak Million, in 1998. With his description of the southern way of life from a white boy's point of view, Haystak won the respect of his peers in the underground rap scene and was recognized by the people of Nashville, both white and black. Two years later, Car Fulla White Boys came out with many fans waiting eagerly. With his success, Koch Records signed Haystak and rereleased Car Fulla White Boys that same year. In 2002, Haystak's third album, The Natural, was released on Koch. Since then, Haystak's fame has grown greatly, and he even played a small role in the 2005 film Hustle and Flow.

Discography:

Year Album Title
1998 Mak Million
2000 Car Fulla White Boys
2002 The Natural
2003 Return Of The Mak Million
2004 Portrait Of A White Boy
2005 From Start to Finish
2005 The New South
2006 The Southwest Connection
2007 Crackavelli
2008 Hard 2 Love
2008 Cracks The Safe
2009 The Natural II
2009 Came Along Way
2010 Easy 2 Hate

Worst Case Scenario
Haystak Lyrics

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With or without music, I'ma get mine

What I need's a prepaid phone and a spot on the low
Time to get it poppin and half an O
Two or three hours and that's a O
Three or four days and that's a whole kilo
And that's a worst case scenario
When music doesn't do it for ya boy no more

That's a worst case scenario
I gotta family to feed, I'ma get that dough

Digital sales gon make me touch a couple pies
Watch how quick I make this money multiply
By Friday, I'ma have it turned into five
Once I start I can't stop, it becomes my life
God forbid I see my scans dropping
Cause that's when you can catch me in Miami shopping
Not for Gucci or for Louis
I'm shopping for that good shit, so white it got that pink tint
I bring it back to the Ville,
Chop it down, Paul Bunyan
I gotta make the most this time, it's all onions
But when I come back, you can get you a eighth
And the time after that, you can get you a cake
And the next time, (haha) you can get ten
Word around church, I'm back slidin again
Though I feel as though I'm a recovered man
Times get hard, it's duffle bags and rubber bands

What I need's a prepaid phone and a spot on the low
Time to get it poppin and half an O
Two or three hours and that's a O
Three or four days and that's a whole kilo
And that's a worst case scenario
When music doesn't do it for ya boy no more
That's a worst case scenario
I gotta family to feed, I'ma get that dough

Being me, you see a lot of broken dreams
Prom queens, turned into fuckin fiends
Young dudes introduced, start using it
First just socially, then they start abusing it
I never liked the white, but I'ma junkie for a purp high
Five hundred a zip, smokin weed at a cold price
Livin life so nice
Lookin at possessions, with no regard for the price
(Where they doin that at)
Let me get a five year run, truckin some Colombian
So I can show you younguns how hustlin should be done
Move some in Huntsville, some in Mobile
But ya couldn't buy crumb from me in Nashville
Crazy thing, I go to church on Sunday
Pay tithes that I made with my drug money
Repentin as I sin, God forgive me
And if I turn around, keep walkin with me
Amen
Amen
Amen
Amen

What I need's a prepaid phone and a spot on the low
Time to get it poppin and half an O
Two or three hours and that's a O
Three or four days and that's a whole kilo
And that's a worst case scenario
When music doesn't do it for ya boy no more
That's a worst case scenario
I gotta family to feed, I'ma get that dough

Struggle's the name of the city I came from
The broken boulevard, ain't much changed
From the time I left, hoes still hoe-in
That's somebody's daughter, hot plates even hotter
Dangerous waters, felt like Nemo
Fought my way out like a big white kimbo
Bond money, lawyer money
Part of the game
Like body bags, bakin soda, throw away things
Champagne, chains, watches, and rings
They never talk about the agony, or the pain
When ya see ya brother on it, when ya see ya mother on it
Get a first hand look at what this shit we movin really doin
Who woulda thought when the O.Gs let crack through
We'd see crack do, what we've seen crack do
Dancin with the devil, playing Russian roulette
With six bullets in that son of a bitch

Haha

What I need's a prepaid phone and a spot on the low
Time to get it poppin and half an O
Two or three hours and that's a O
Three or four days and that's a whole kilo
And that's a worst case scenario
When music doesn't do it for ya boy no more

That's a worst case scenario
I gotta family to feed, I'ma get that dough

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Haystak's song Worst Case Scenario reveal the vulnerability and desperation of an artist in the music industry who needs to make money to support his family. The rapper is willing to do whatever it takes to make ends meet, even involving himself in illegal activities. He talks about dealing drugs and how easy it is to make money when music doesn't pay enough. He is candid about his addiction to drugs, particularly purple high, and how it can be expensive. He feels like he has to hustle hard and fast to make as much money as possible from the drug sales. He also talks about how difficult it is to break away from the drug game, confessing that it is a temptation he faces, despite his desire to stay clean.

The chorus of the song "What I need's a prepaid phone and a spot on the low," implies that the rapper doesn't need a studio or a record label to make money, he just needs a prepaid phone and a spot where he can sell drugs without getting caught. The song captures the harsh realities of life, including poverty, addiction, and illegal activities.

Line by Line Meaning

With or without music, I'ma get mine
I will succeed regardless of the circumstances

What I need's a prepaid phone and a spot on the low
I require a burner phone and a location off the beaten path

Time to get it poppin and half an O
It's time to start selling drugs and half an ounce is a good start

Two or three hours and that's a O
Two or three hours of selling and I can get an ounce

Three or four days and that's a whole kilo
Three or four days of selling and I can acquire a kilogram

And that's a worst case scenario
This is the worst possible outcome

When music doesn't do it for ya boy no more
When the music industry no longer provides a living

I gotta family to feed, I'ma get that dough
I must provide for my family, so I will make money by any means necessary

Digital sales gon make me touch a couple pies
Online music sales will help me make a significant profit

Watch how quick I make this money multiply
Observe how fast I can increase my earnings

By Friday, I'ma have it turned into five
By Friday, I will transform my money into a larger sum

Once I start I can't stop, it becomes my life
Once I begin the drug trade, it becomes my entire lifestyle

God forbid I see my scans dropping
I hope my music sales do not decrease

Cause that's when you can catch me in Miami shopping
If my music sales crash, I will be in Miami trying to fix the situation

Not for Gucci or for Louis
I am not buying designer clothes

I'm shopping for that good shit, so white it got that pink tint
I am purchasing high-quality drugs

I bring it back to the Ville, Chop it down, Paul Bunyan
I bring the drugs back to my hometown and break them down to smaller amounts

I gotta make the most this time, it's all onions
I must earn as much money as possible, it's all about profits

But when I come back, you can get you a eighth
Next time, you can buy an eighth of drugs from me

And the time after that, you can get you a cake
The following time, you can purchase a larger quantity of drugs

And the next time, (haha) you can get ten
The time after that, you can buy ten units of drugs

Word around church, I'm back slidin again
People in church say I'm returning to my old ways

Though I feel as though I'm a recovered man
I understand that I have struggled with drug addiction in the past

Times get hard, it's duffle bags and rubber bands
If times are tough, I will resort back to using bags of cash and rubber bands to store money

Being me, you see a lot of broken dreams
As someone like me, a lot of dreams have been shattered

Prom queens, turned into fuckin fiends
Even the most popular girls in high school can become drug addicts

Young dudes introduced, start using it
Young men are introduced to drugs and begin to use them

First just socially, then they start abusing it
Initially, they use drugs for social reasons, but eventually they become dependent

I never liked the white, but I'ma junkie for a purp high
I have never liked cocaine, but I've become addicted to purple codeine

Five hundred a zip, smokin weed at a cold price
I spend a lot of money on drugs, including $500 per ounce of marijuana

Livin life so nice
Despite my drug addiction, I live a nice life

Lookin at possessions, with no regard for the price
When I buy things, I don't consider the cost

(Where they doin that at)
This behavior is not common everywhere

Let me get a five year run, truckin some Colombian
I want to distribute Colombian drugs for a period of five years

So I can show you younguns how hustlin should be done
I want to set an example for the younger generation on how to effectively sell drugs

Move some in Huntsville, some in Mobile
I plan to distribute drugs in Huntsville and Mobile

But ya couldn't buy crumb from me in Nashville
I will not sell drugs in Nashville and risk being caught by the authorities

Crazy thing, I go to church on Sunday
It's ironic that I attend church on Sunday despite my criminal behavior

Pay tithes that I made with my drug money
I donate money to the church that was made from drug sales

Repentin as I sin, God forgive me
I ask for forgiveness from God for my sins

And if I turn around, keep walkin with me
If I make a mistake, I hope God will continue to guide me on the right path

Struggle's the name of the city I came from
I come from a city that is known for struggle and hardship

The broken boulevard, ain't much changed
The neighborhood that I grew up in is still struggling

From the time I left, hoes still hoe-in
Even after I left, the situation for many women in my community has not improved

That's somebody's daughter, hot plates even hotter
The women who are prostituting are someone's loved ones, and they face dangerous situations

Dangerous waters, felt like Nemo
The environment is treacherous and it feels like I am lost at sea

Fought my way out like a big white kimbo
I fought my way out of this treacherous environment and emerged victorious

Bond money, lawyer money
I need money to make bond and pay for a lawyer if I get caught

Part of the game
This is a part of the drug trade business

Like body bags, bakin soda, throw away things
This situation can lead to violence, excess baking soda residue, and the discarding of evidence

Champagne, chains, watches, and rings
I have acquired some luxury items

They never talk about the agony, or the pain
The negative effects of the drug trade are not frequently discussed

When ya see ya brother on it, when ya see ya mother on it
It's difficult to witness family and friends struggling with drug addiction

Get a first hand look at what this shit we movin really doin
Seeing the impact of drugs up close shows the true damage it can cause

Who woulda thought when the O.Gs let crack through
It's surprising to think that the original gangsters who introduced crack did not anticipate the negative effects

We'd see crack do, what we've seen crack do
We have seen the devastating effects of crack on individuals and communities

Dancin with the devil, playing Russian roulette
Engaging in the drug trade is dangerous and harmful, like playing a dangerous game

With six bullets in that son of a bitch
This game is particularly deadly due to the high stakes and danger involved

Writer(s): Haystak

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