Some People Hate
JAY-Z Lyrics

That old fashioned word.. it's a word called love!
Love is an old-fashioned word that still has value and importance in society, despite its antiquity.

Oh! This must be the way the nigga 'Pac felt when he made 'Me Against the World,' 'All Eyez on Me'
I can relate to the feeling of being under intense pressure and scrutiny that Tupac shared in his music.

Why'all niggas got me feelin' like all eyes on me, me against the world / Mmm, why'all got me on my shit
I am feeling like everyone is watching me and judging my every move, making me feel isolated and overwhelmed with pressure.

Thought niggas would appreciate what I did to this game / Bein' that, I'm flesh of your flesh, blood of your blood / Come from the same hood you come from / We share basically the same stories / Thought niggas would appreciate what I came and did since ninety-six, every year / Somethin' must be seriously wrong with the world / I know y'all ain't hatin'
I expected my fellow artists and peers to respect and acknowledge the contributions I have made to the music industry, given that we come from the same background and share similar experiences, but it seems there is something deeper at play causing this animosity towards me.

(Some people hate!) Don't tell me niggas is hatin' / (Some people hate!) Nah, you know what I think? / (Some people hate!) I think, / (I think they've lost their minds) Think y'all lost your mind / Why'all got me on my shit
While some may say that others are hating on me, I believe that there is something deeper going on, and that they are not in their right mind to be acting this way towards me, causing me further stress and frustration.

Raw rough and rugged, when addressin' the mass public / My attitude is fuck it cause motherfuckers love it / Got a, chip on my shoulder the size of the Golden Nugget in Vegas / And fuck bein' famous, I came to get the butters
I approach my music with a raw and authentic style that resonates with many people, even though it may not be mainstream. I do not care about being famous, but rather making a comfortable living for myself and my loved ones.

I came from the gutter, my success in this game is sort of like 'Pro-jectic Justice / A payment for brushes with police officers, a peace offering / From the Gods for the streets I was tossed in / 'Til I'm deceased in a coffin / I'ma be a beast on these beats, releasin' early and often
My success in the music industry is like a form of justice for the hardship I faced growing up in poor and violent neighborhoods. Even if I die, my music and legacy will continue to inspire others and empower them to overcome adversity.

Please, your disdain for the brothers ain't gon' change the numbers / It's the strengthenin' of chain among us / Please, we ain't afraid of none of yas, who want it with us? / Ain't nothin' changed since the ninety-six summers, see'mon
Your negative feelings towards me and other black artists will not prevent our success or the impact we have on the music industry. In fact, we will only become stronger as a community and continue to produce great art for generations to come.

Jealousy's a weak emotion, y'all gotta overcome that man
The negative emotions of jealousy and envy towards others only hold you back and prevent you from achieving your own success. It is important to overcome these feelings and focus on your own path.

I guess it's just the penalty of leadership / I guess I'm what niggaz want to be and shit / Or niggaz just bored, want to be in shit / 'Fore they get to rappin', start believin' it / Think they Ali and shit
Being a leader and a successful artist comes with the price of having others envy and criticize you. Some people simply aspire to be like me, while others are just bored and looking for a reason to be involved in drama. They may even start to believe that they are as great as Muhammad Ali.

I roll with the punches so I survive / I bob and weave, move my feet from side to side / I'm back, stronger than ever, surprise surprise / They try to take me out the game, but I's alive
I have learned to adapt and endure through the struggles and challenges that come with fame and success. After being targeted by my enemies, I have come back even stronger and more resilient, proving that I cannot be taken down or silenced.

Au contrary nigga, I am here cause I earned the shit / By ridin' out, when niggas had learner's permit / We bring the knives out, or we let them burners spit / I bring them pies out if niggas want to burn the strip
Contrary to what others may believe, I am successful because I worked hard for it and weathered the trials and tribulations that come with it. If someone tries to start trouble, I am not afraid to defend myself and fight back, even if it means using force.

Bring your rides out, bring your buggy eyes out, turn your six / I laid back in the ? / Nigga this the payback, I know you bitch niggas from way back / Niggas want to clown but the pound it don't play that
I am not afraid to confront those who have wronged me and challenge them to face me in person. Even those who have known me for a long time are not immune to my wrath, and I will not tolerate any disrespect or clowning around.

Get yourself found, drowned, where the lake at / Run up on 'em, Notoriously, 'Take that!' (take that) / And then we comin' where your wake at / Eight maniac cats strapped with gats, you can hate that / Face facts, fake rap cats / Can't take back what I took back to the Brook, look
Those who mess with me or my crew will face the consequences, as we will not hesitate to take them down ruthlessly. We are a force to be reckoned with, and those who try to challenge us will end up regretting it. Even those who claim to be real rappers cannot compare to the authenticity and grit of my music that I brought back to Brooklyn, and they cannot erase my legacy.