White Nigger
Ill Bill Lyrics

Hip Hop brought cultures together
Hip Hop music and culture has allowed different cultures to come together and interact.

I remember cuzines in camaros pumping "Tougher Than Leather"
I have fond memories of my cousins driving Camaros and listening to the album "Tougher Than Leather" by Run-D.M.C.

Yankel Rosenbaum still got stabbed in Crown Heights
Yankel Rosenbaum was tragically stabbed in the neighborhood of Crown Heights, which is a reminder that racial tensions and violence still exist.

Gavin Cato got hit when they ran that red light
Gavin Cato was hit by a car while it ran a red light, another example of racial violence and injustice.

over a decade of healing but the scars remain
Despite efforts for healing, the emotional wounds caused by these incidents still persist after more than ten years.

both families involved still harbor the pain
Both families affected by these tragedies still carry the emotional pain and trauma caused by the events.

age 13 - 70's baby raised in the 80's
I was born in the 1970s and grew up in the 1980s, which shaped my experiences and perspective.

mad fights with blacks and whites
I used to get into fights with both Black and White individuals, reflecting the racial tension and conflict I faced.

and both sides hated me for nonsense
Both sides, Black and White, held animosity towards me for trivial reasons, illustrating the irrationality of racial prejudice.

the white kids was playin it wack
The White kids I interacted with were acting foolish and uncool.

cos i'm from the projects and my neighbors is black
Because I grew up in low-income housing projects and had Black neighbors, I faced prejudice and judgment from others.

I had to prove whiteboys could thump too
I felt the need to show that White boys are capable of fighting and holding their ground.

but fuck skin color - I was proud to call myself a tough jew
However, I believe that skin color shouldn't define us, and I take pride in being a resilient Jewish person.

I guess i'm mad lucky to be raised in NY
I consider myself fortunate to have been raised in New York, which provided me with a diverse environment and opportunities.

the world's capitol - my attitude was take em to war
As New York is considered the capital of the world, I developed an attitude of taking on challenges and conflicts head-on.

other places would've raised me in a useless format
If I had been raised in other locations with different social norms, it might have limited my growth and potential.

in Texas they dream about hunting jews with Borat
In Texas, there are people who hold anti-Semitic beliefs and even fantasize about acts of violence against Jewish individuals, possibly influenced by the character Borat.

Call me white nigger
Some people might use the derogatory term "white nigger" to refer to me.

Call me christ killer or kike
Others might insult me by calling me a "christ killer" or "kike", which are offensive terms targeting Jewish people.

Call me nigger lover
Some might see my friendships and collaborations with Black individuals and label me as a "nigger lover" in a derogatory manner.

because I spit on the mic
These derogatory terms and insults are directed at me because of my skills as a rapper.

think you got me figured out
Some people believe they understand me and my motivations completely.

you're not listening right
However, they are not truly comprehending or paying attention to my message and perspective.

get ya fuckin head kicked in for thinkin you're hype
If you continue with your misguided beliefs and act arrogantly, you may face consequences and have your ego shattered.

they call me white nigger
I am often referred to as a "white nigger" due to my White background.

Call me every name in the book
People insult and label me with all kinds of derogatory names.

I done heard em all
I have heard and been called by every derogatory name there is.

fuck ya'll - I made it a hook
Despite the insults, I rise above the negativity and turn it into an empowering chorus.

made it a song
I transformed the insults and hatred I received into a powerful song.

exposing the hatred to all
Through my music, I shed light on the existence of hate and prejudice in society.

cos any type of racism is wrong
I strongly believe that all forms of racism are morally wrong and should be condemned.

had newsmen talking as a kid about Yusef Hawkins
As a child, I witnessed the media coverage and discussions surrounding the tragic killing of Yusef Hawkins, a Black teenager.

same age as me when Joey Fama caught him walking through Bensonhurst
Yusef Hawkins was the same age as me when he was fatally attacked by Joey Fama while walking through the neighborhood of Bensonhurst.

a world away from my Glenwood Projects
Yusef's murder occurred in a different environment than the Glenwood Projects where I grew up.

racially mixed - combustible - it lead to conflicts
Living in a racially diverse community like mine was prone to conflicts due to the volatile nature of such a mixture.

I was never raised prejudice
I was fortunate to have been raised without prejudice or racially biased beliefs.

my grandmother was a holocaust survivor
My grandmother endured the Holocaust, which further fueled my empathy and understanding of the impacts of discrimination.

and my uncle did heroin
In my family, my uncle struggled with heroin addiction, highlighting the complex and widespread nature of personal challenges.

my pops wasn't around
I grew up without a father figure present in my life.

my moms kicked him out the house
My mother made the decision to remove my father from our home.

and broke her back to put food in our mouths
My mother worked tirelessly and made great sacrifices to provide for our basic needs.

age 12 - they bussed my projects to the white school
When I was 12 years old, I was bussed from my housing projects to attend a predominantly White school.

holes in my sneakers - I never fit in with them rich white dudes
Due to my financial circumstances, I did not have new sneakers and struggled to fit in with the wealthier White students at my school.

I didn't click up with the blacks kids neither - I bought a Iron Maiden t-shirt and wrote rhymes in my trapper keeper
I also did not fully fit in with the Black kids at my school, so I expressed myself through my love for heavy metal and writing rap lyrics.

Run-D.M.C. really made me wanna get wreck
The music of Run-D.M.C. had a profound impact on me, inspiring me to pursue a career in rap and lyrical artistry.

same time Kerry King played guitar for Megadeth
During the same period, Kerry King's skilled guitar playing with the band Megadeth also influenced and motivated me.

it was 84, 85 - LL Cool J "rock the bells"
In the years 1984 and 1985, LL Cool J's hit song "Rock the Bells" captivated and energized me.

obliterated my mind - so inspired I created a rhyme
LL Cool J's music greatly impacted me, inspiring me to create my own rhymes with a powerful and innovative mindset.

Beastie Boys on U68 - "she's on it" made up my mind
The Beastie Boys appeared on U68, a music video program, and their song "She's On It" solidified my decision to pursue a career in music.

hardcore - the other bright side
The hardcore music genre offered an alternative and rebellious perspective that appealed to me.

I thought Bad Brains was white guys when Melle Mel dropped "white lines"
Before discovering more about the band Bad Brains, I initially assumed they were White musicians due to a song called "White Lines" by Melle Mel.

nazi skinheads showed up at Lamour's in Brooklyn
Neo-Nazi skinheads made an appearance at Lamour's, a music venue in Brooklyn, indicating the presence of hate groups within the community.

got stabbed up by puerto rican skins from Bushwick
These Nazi skinheads were confronted and physically attacked by Puerto Rican skinheads from the neighborhood of Bushwick.

Geraldo got his nose broken - Tawana Brawley on Donahue
Geraldo Rivera, a prominent television personality, had his nose broken during a confrontation. The Tawana Brawley case was also a significant topic on the talk show hosted by Phil Donahue.

central Park wildin had the world scopin
The widely publicized event known as the Central Park wilding incident captured global attention and scrutiny.

now VH1 got a show for wiggers
VH1, a music television channel, now features a show that caters to individuals who appropriate and mimic Black culture, commonly referred to as "wiggers."

and some claim the jews be the biggest wiggers - we're considered
There is a belief among some that Jewish people engage in cultural appropriation more than any other group, thereby being labeled the biggest "wiggers." This is how Jewish people are sometimes viewed.

the most dangerous cause they think we shift our forms
Because of misconceptions and prejudice, some perceive Jewish people as dangerous shape-shifters, capable of altering their identities or disguising their true intentions.

cast spells & wear beanies to restrict our horns from being seen
There are false stereotypes that Jewish individuals practice magic or witchcraft and wear beanies (kippahs) to conceal their horns, believed to be a symbol of evil in certain mythologies.

growing out our heads - the killers of christ
These stereotypes suggest that Jews have sinister intentions and are responsible for the crucifixion of Jesus, effectively labeling them as "killers of Christ."

these fools wear white sheets and believe that hitler was right
Individuals who hold racist beliefs, such as members of the Ku Klux Klan, still exist and proudly wear white sheets. Some also continue to support Adolf Hitler's ideology and believe he was correct.

believe it or not they still exist undercover
It may be surprising to some, but these hate groups still exist and operate in secret or disguised manners.

and Mel Gibson never liked Danny Glover
Mel Gibson, an actor, and filmmaker, displayed animosity towards Danny Glover, his co-star in the "Lethal Weapon" film series, which further exemplifies the prevalence of racial tensions.

another piece of shit called out in the paper
The media continues to expose and criticize individuals who exhibit racist behavior or make offensive statements, referring to them as "pieces of shit."

if we was there, me and my peoples would have beat the fuckin shit outta Kramer
If we were present during the incident involving Michael Richards (Kramer from the television show "Seinfeld") making racist remarks, my friends and I would have confronted him physically.

if this song offends you, you're a hater - take a look within yourself
If this song causes offense, it reveals that you hold hateful views, and you should reflect inwardly to challenge your own biases.

and figure out what the fuck you're afraid of
It is crucial to examine the root causes of your fears and prejudices in order to confront and eradicate them.