As a lyricist, Jarren has been compared to various artists such as Ludacris, Eminem, and Red Man. At age 6, he discovered his love for hip hop. While other kids piss their beds, Jarren would stay up late, past midnight, to record “The Fresh Party,” a local Atlanta Hip Hop radio show. Soon Jarren began to write his own rhymes and by the time he reached 10 years old, he was a premature beast on the mic. Jarren’s arsenals of talent also includes production and live performance skills. For the past seven years, Jarren had been producing and writing his own music in addition to producing tracks for other local Atlanta artists. With a sick live show that puts other rappers to shame, Jarren refined and mastered this art having performed at various open mics and showcases, such as the Southeastern Music Conference and Atlantis Music Festival.
Growing up in a house hold with no father figure, Hip Hop was like a second parent to Jarren. Obsessed with breaking into the music industry, he dropped out of high school to pursue his musical career. Unfortunately, since then it’s been a downward spiral. With no education behind him it has been difficult to find a career that will allow him to support his family and satisfy his thirst for making music. Frustrated with his adversities and the current state of Hip Hop, its do or die for Jarren. With the ability to KILL any competition that comes, his way he is destined to make it. Jarren Benton is the future of hip hop, a legend in the making. Be on the look out for this new “king of the south.” Don’t sleep or you will regret it.
Diamonds & Fur
Jarren Benton Lyrics
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I war with demons inside my head
Now there is empty space here inside my bed
That you missing from I went piling bread
And I was scared of this rap shit
So everyday I would practice
And our relationship would then fall apart
Now it's over now sings the fat bitch
And I was thinking about me
And my shit was so far from being together
I was out here blind on these streets
Trying to beast a rhyme over beats
And these pussy niggas so weak
And my city felt so lame then
And I was stressed not getting much sleep
And my mind was thinking so fucked up
I put hip hop before anything
A lost king though I was finna reign
But for you it's something I can not explain
And I was fighting so much disbelief
And these pills can bring much relief
And I just wanted to be in them flashy lights
With them shining chains and that mink
Preach
Yeah I've been on my grind
Lately I've been losing my mind
I pray that everything will be fine
The sun don't always shine
Nigga know that I'm a get mine
They tell me that it's all about timing
Bitch I was meant to be in them flashy lights
And them shining chains and that fur coat and them diamonds
Diamonds, fur coat and them diamonds
Diamonds, fur coat and them diamonds
God bless the dead
Back when [?] was by the feds
And I was feeling so lost then
My head was tripping over my regrets
And you didn't even want to speak with me
And I was feeling different frequency
I started drinking more frequently
And you would then loose belief in me
And I was still chasing rap
And you began hating that
'Cause you would bear all the burden
And I wasn't there that's a fact
And my dreams seemed so close to reach
And there was I so wrong
'Cause when I realized all the hurt I caused
I put a pistol to my dome
Like fuck it I ain't want to live life
And everyday was looking so dark
So much sacrifice on this flight
I was fighting off all of my disbelief
And this liquor bringing so much relief
And I just wanted to be in them flashy lights
With them shining rings and that mink
Preach
Yeah I've been on my grind
Lately I've been losing my mind
I pray that everything will be fine
The sun don't always shine
Nigga know that I'm a get mine
They tell me that it's all about timing
Bitch I was meant to be in them flashy lights
And them shining chains and that fur coat and them diamonds
Diamonds, fur coat and them diamonds
Diamonds, fur coat and them diamonds
Who ever knew that this here would be my life, my life, my life, my life
I've been to heaven back trying to live this life, this life, this life, this life
That's why everyday I'm on my grind
Getting to the top stay on my mind
So I'm a get rich or die tryin'
Giving my everything as if it ain't no tomorrow
Yeah I've been on my grind
Lately I've been losing my mind
I pray that everything will be fine
The sun don't always shine
Nigga know that I'm a get mine
They tell me that it's all about timing
Bitch I was meant to be in them flashy lights
And them shining chains and that fur coat and them diamonds
Diamonds, fur coat and them diamonds
Diamonds, fur coat and them diamonds
The song "Diamonds & Fur" by Jarren Benton talks about his struggle to balance his passion for music with his personal life. The lyrics start by mentioning that he used to struggle with demons inside his head, indicating that he had some mental health issues. He then speaks about his past relationship and how it fell apart due to his focus on practicing rap and the pressure to be successful. He was more focused on his rap career than his relationship, and it eventually caused problems. He talks about how much he sacrificed for his music, and how he put hip hop before anything else, even before the woman he loved. He acknowledges that his personal life was in shambles, but he was determined to make his music career a success.
As the song progresses, we see that the struggles in his personal life begin to take their toll. He started drinking and even considered taking his own life. In the end, his dreams of fame and success in the music industry were the only things that kept him going. He was meant to be in the spotlight, with shining chains, fur coats, and diamonds, and he wasn't going to stop until he got there.
The song captures the intense pressure and struggle that artists face while trying to pursue their music careers. It's a reminder of the sacrifices that come with fame and success, and how it can affect one's personal life.
Line by Line Meaning
God bless the dead
May God give peace and blessings to those who have passed away
I war with demons inside my head
I struggle with personal demons and negative thoughts
Now there is empty space here inside my bed
I feel lonely without you here with me
That you missing from I went piling bread
I worked hard to distract myself from missing you
And I was scared of this rap shit
I was afraid of pursuing a career in rap music
So everyday I would practice
I worked hard every day to improve my rapping skills
And our relationship would then fall apart
Our relationship started to break down
Now it's over now sings the fat bitch
A metaphorical reference to the end of the relationship
And you was thinking about marriage
You wanted to get married
And I was thinking about me
I was focused on myself and my career aspirations
And my shit was so far from being together
My life and career were not in a good place
I was out here blind on these streets
I was lost and struggling in my life and career
Trying to beast a rhyme over beats
I was working hard to create good rap music
And these pussy niggas so weak
Other rappers were not as dedicated or talented as me
And my city felt so lame then
I was not happy with my hometown and its music scene
And I was stressed not getting much sleep
I was under a lot of pressure and not sleeping much
And my mind was thinking so fucked up
I had a lot of negative and unhealthy thoughts
I put hip hop before anything
I put my love and dedication for rap music above all else
A lost king though I was finna reign
I felt like I was meant to be a successful rapper, but was struggling to achieve that
But for you it's something I can not explain
I can't fully articulate the reasons for my actions to you
And I was fighting so much disbelief
I struggled with a lack of confidence and self-doubt
And these pills can bring much relief
I turned to drugs for temporary relief from my problems
And I just wanted to be in them flashy lights
I desired fame and success in the music industry
With them shining chains and that mink
I wanted to display my wealth and status through expensive clothes and jewelry
Yeah I've been on my grind
I have been working very hard
Lately I've been losing my mind
Recently, I have been struggling mentally and emotionally
I pray that everything will be fine
I hope for things to work out positively
The sun don't always shine
Life can be difficult and not always positive
Nigga know that I'm a get mine
I am determined to achieve success and reach my goals
They tell me that it's all about timing
People have advised me to be patient and wait for the right opportunities
Bitch I was meant to be in them flashy lights
I feel destined and deserving of success and fame
And them shining chains and that fur coat and them diamonds
I aspire to have expensive material possessions that symbolize wealth and status
Who ever knew that this here would be my life, my life, my life, my life
I never imagined my life would turn out this way
I've been to heaven back trying to live this life, this life, this life, this life
I have struggled and persevered to achieve success and reach my goals
That's why everyday I'm on my grind
I work hard every day to achieve success and improve my life
Getting to the top stay on my mind
I am always thinking about achieving success and reaching my goals
So I'm a get rich or die tryin'
I am determined to achieve wealth and success, no matter what it takes
Giving my everything as if it ain't no tomorrow
I am pushing myself to the limit and giving my all to achieve success
Diamonds, fur coat and them diamonds
Expensive material possessions that symbolize wealth and status
Diamonds, fur coat and them diamonds
Expensive material possessions that symbolize wealth and status
Lyrics © THE ADMINISTRATION MP
Written by: CHRISTOPHER JU, JARREN BENTON, THERON THOMAS, TIMOTHY THOMAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Charlie Brown
Jarren is one of few artists that actually had a true impact on my life musically. Dudes so full of charisma. More than your average rapper. Seen him twice and dude is just as human and down to earth as the rest of us.
Casey Vanhook
This is what should be on the radio. That Hook is just tpp fucking good.
Jose Rodriguez
Who tf would dislike this? Jarren so underrated it's ridiculous
brandon tsang
+Jose Rodriguez jealous main stream artist that are upset they have to talk about what their writers and producers want them to say
Randel Estepp
Yes definitely, i can relate too this junt how he lost his girl because he was so focused on Rap! that's real if you don't live its than you'll never understand it! facts
Tamen Rayy
So sick, the hook and the ending give me goosebumps
Solo Joe
This and Silence are my favorite songs by Jarren. Silence made me shed tears the first time I deeply listened to it.
Jeremy Hoffman
CT x iiTryHard so true,had a brother pass away in may, that songs first verse has never meant so much
SevenTimeWinner
Jarren Benton is my favorite rapper for all the ill shit he spits on all those other songs he has, but honestly at the end of the day this song is a masterpiece and one of the best ones he ever made.
Gullit
most slept on mc to EVER grace hip hop