Gangsta
Jae Millz Lyrics

You already know what it is, from Harlem to Houston
This is Jae Millz, representing both Harlem and Houston, with a message to share.

Cause you say you sold drugs, that don't make you a Gangsta
Simply selling drugs does not make one a true gangster.

Fighting in the club, that don't make you a gangsta
Getting into fistfights at the club does not make you a real gangster.

You say you been to jail, that don't make you a gangsta
Having a criminal record or having gone to jail does not make one a true gangster.

Better listen to me man, that's his marketing plan
Jae Millz is advising his audience to be discerning and not buy into someone else's marketing plan.

Cause you dropped out of school, that don't make you a O.G.
Not having completed your education and having dropped out of school does not make one an original gangster.

'ing tattoos, that don't make you a gangsta
Having tattoos does not make one a true gangster.

These boys got you fooled, no they ain't gangstas
Jae Millz is warning against being taken in by people who pose as gangsters but are not truly so.

Now these cats get on T.V., like they animals homes
Jae Millz is criticizing those who act like wild animals on television.

Throw on a white T, four or five bandanas on
Some people wear white T-shirts and multiple bandanas as a way of pretending to be gangsters.

Tony Montana in they songs, living like John Gotti
Jae Millz is pointing out that some rappers emulate movie characters or mob bosses in their lyrics.

But you check they background, they never shot nobody
Despite bragging about their violent behavior in their music, many rappers have no actual violent criminal record.

They claim they from the trap, like T.I. or Jeezy
Some rappers claim that they come from 'the trap' (the drug trade and poverty-stricken areas) much like T.I. and Jeezy who are known for it.

Claim to be a O.G., like Snoop Dogg or Eazy
Some people say they are original gangsters (O.G.'s) like Snoop Dogg or Eazy-E, who are seen as icons of the gangsta rap movement.

Knowing you went to Cali, won't say no names
Jae Millz is hinting that he knows someone who went to California (likely to pursue their rap career) but doesn't want to name names.

Had a pretty red fitted hat, he thought it was Game
Jae Millz is referencing someone who owned a red fitted hat which he thought was fashionable and reminiscent of The Game (a rapper from California), but it led to trouble.

Drove up the wrong street, looking for Mary Jane
The person Jae Millz was referring to drove up the wrong street looking for marijuana.

Got popped close range, I guess he thought it was a Game
This person got shot point blank range and died, leading to a tragic outcome that the person may have thought of as a game or was not taking seriously enough.

Most gangstas in the Pen, the judge won't spare ya
Many true gangsters end up serving hard time in prison with little to no sympathy from judges.

Like Malcolm X, Mandela, Shae Gavera
Jae Millz is drawing a comparison between Malcolm X, Nelson Mandela, and Shae Gavera with the harsh sentences that many gangsters receive.

Yeah my squad like Terror, aka a terror squad
Jae Millz's crew has a reputation as a terror squad.

Catch me sipping Remy Ma, in the back prison yard
Jae Millz is saying that he drinks Remy Ma (a type of cognac) in the back of a prison yard, implying that he has spent time in jail.

Yep I had a murder charge, spent half my life on Probation
Jae Millz admits to having faced a murder charge and serving a lot of time on probation for it.

I ain't saying do the same, homie get your education
Jae Millz is not necessarily encouraging others to follow his criminal path, but is urging them to get an education.

Better keep your credit straight, and your mind on your Mail
Jae Millz is encouraging his listeners to be financially responsible and focused on their goals.

Live your life like mine, you might end up in jail yeah
Jae Millz is warning others not to imitate his life choices, as they may end up in jail as he did.

Pac and B.I.G., no we ain't forgot them
Jae Millz is acknowledging the deaths of Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G., two of the most iconic rappers to have lost their lives to gun violence.

Cops ain't arrested, no one who shot them
The murderers of Tupac and Biggie have never been brought to justice despite the high-profile nature of the cases.

Mo' money mo' problems, suppose to get better
Jae Millz references how even when one becomes wealthier, they can still face new kinds of problems and issues.

Feel for Afeni, like I feel for Violetta
Jae Millz empathizes with the grief of Afeni Shakur, Tupac's mother, and Violetta Wallace, Notorious B.I.G.'s mother.

Ay yo they call me Jae Millz, Tru Lenox and Banger
Jae Millz goes by the names Jae Millz, Tru Lenox, and Banger.

These niggaz talking crazy, but I know they ain't Gangstas
Jae Millz is calling out other rappers who talk tough and claim to be gangsters but are not fooling him.

Not even, but you lames won't be satisfied
Jae Millz is saying that he is not even a gangster but notes that others won't be satisfied until they become one or prove they are one in some way.

Till you not breathing, something a box sleeping
By saying 'you won't be satisfied till you're not breathing, something a box sleeping,' Jae Millz implies that some people are foolishly chasing after a dangerous life of gang activity and violence.

Yeah where I'm from, they shooting out all weekend
Jae Millz is from an area where shootings occur frequently, especially on the weekends.

It's Uptown nigga, lay your ass down nigga
Jae Millz is warning people that in his uptown neighborhood, if you are not careful, you may end up getting shot.

Across the 'Stead, shooting them canons and spit crazy
Jae Millz tells listeners that across the street, there are people who shoot and spit crazy words.

Try to play me and I'm taking thirty shots, like I'm a Great
When someone tries to mess with Jae Millz, he says he will retaliate by taking thirty shots, like a boss or 'Great'.

I'm from the Apple, but I'm heavy from the H
Jae Millz was born in New York City (also known as 'the Big Apple'), but has gained fame and popularity in Houston ('the H').

To the H, that's Harlem to Houston more probs no Solution
Jae Millz repeats that he is associated with both Harlem and Houston, and is facing more problems than solutions.

So what, you just came home off a bid
Jae Millz doesn't care if you just got out of jail.

I heard you snitched it's worse, now you gotta switch
Jae Millz is saying that if he hears someone snitched or ratted on someone else, the snitch will have to 'switch' or deal with the consequences.

That ain't gangsta
Jae Millz reiterates that being a snitch is not gangster behavior.

For nearly three summers, I was known by a number
Jae Millz was incarcerated for three summers and known by a number (prison identification number).

That's why I'm banging like Jennis, when I'm riding in My Hummer
Jae Millz is comparing his intensity and aggression to that of a professional boxer (Jennis) when he's driving his Hummer.

Will I live another year, the streets keep asking me
Jae Millz is pondering whether he will survive the perils of living in his neighborhood, where violence is rife.

Will I wind up locked down, like Pimp C or Cassidy
Jae Millz is worried that he may end up being locked up in jail, like Pimp C or Cassidy, two other rappers who faced legal trouble.

Trying to avoid a tragedy, and stack this money
Jae Millz is determined to avoid getting into trouble and is focused on making money.

Is the industry ready, for a down South Tsunami
Jae Millz is asking whether or not the music industry is ready for the wave of southern rap to take over.

The new heir to the throne, the new Screw music king
Jae Millz is positioning himself as the next big thing in southern rap music after the late DJ Screw.

Boys call me Bob Johnson, I control the team
Jae Millz's friends call him Bob Johnson, a successful business executive, and Jae suggests that he controls his team in a similar way.

Like I'm Pretty Boy Floyd, I control the ring
Jae Millz makes another comparison, this time to boxer Pretty Boy Floyd, who was known for his strategic control of the boxing ring.

Two time convicted felon, use to control the fiends
Jae Millz has been convicted of two felonies in the past, but has now turned around and aims to help control drug use by others.

I refuse to let a label, control my dream
Jae Millz rejects the idea that his record label could control and dictate his artistic vision.

Refuse to talk about just, cars and bling-bling
Jae Millz is committed to writing about topics other than material possessions, such as cars and jewelry.

Y'all repeating the same thing, we can't have that
Jae Millz is urging other rappers not to simply repeat themselves and their messages.

How many people you cats, plan to kill in your raps
Jae Millz is calling out other rappers who glorify violence and death in their music.

Cause the ice and Maybach, your label rented that
Jae Millz is criticizing other artists who wear expensive jewelry and drive fancy cars rented for them by their record labels.

When the video is over, you gotta give it back
At the end of the video recording, the artist must return the rented possessions to their label.

Said the ice and Maybach, your label rented that
Repeating the criticism from the previous line.

When the video is over, you gotta give it back g'eah
Repeating the warning from the previous line, emphasizing that it's just a rental and not real ownership.