Hood Gone Love It
Jay Rock ft. Kendrick Lamar Lyrics


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Keeping it G ain't nuttin, you ain't gotta like it cause the hood gone love it
You ain't gotta like it 'cause the hood gone love it
Watch a young nigga show his ass out in public
I got the whole block bumpin
You ain't gotta like it 'cause the hood gone love it
You ain't gotta like it 'cause the hood gone love it
Watch a young nigga show his ass out in public
Na na na na now now you know what this is
Tell em its a celebration bitches
With the barbeque pits and the mini-bikes
Mini-skirts, Hennessys, and the Miller Lights
Domino tables, who got big 6?
Where I'm from we do concrete backflips
Flip flop flip flop flip flop back
To the ghetto's where I bring hip hop back
Real niggas love me, they tell me keep it pushin'
The only niggas be for waste out of central bullets
County jails and the lock downs up north
Said I should have it if Scarface pass the torch
Thats how they feel Jack, built much more than rap
This that project haircut in the cul de sac
This is where ho's ain't front you them boulders at
Meet your quota whenever I put a quote on a track

Keeping it G ain't nuttin, you ain't gotta like it cause the hood gone love it
You ain't gotta like it 'cause the hood gone love it
Watch a young nigga show his ass out in public
I got the whole block bumpin
You ain't gotta like it 'cause the hood gone love it
You ain't gotta like it 'cause the hood gone love it
Watch a young nigga show his ass out in public

From Compton to Baltimore I'mma kill it
I buy a morgue in a minute
The public house, the plastic couch of a section 8 tenant
The Regal window is tinted
The air conditioner broke but I'm cool enough to ensure you my ride is an Eskimo, huh?
And I peel off in the midst of getting my clothes off
And I thrive off energies from the inner cities that we lost, huh?
I'm putting the ghetto on top of my back
And I live in the back of the jungle
Lions, tigers, bears, oh my
Hear the siren, walk up, [*gunshot* *gunshot*] drive by
Shooters, looters, federal fed intruders
The engines on back of scooters
The real can recognize real and we need to know just who you are
You are in the presence of many presents
Kendrick the gift for the future oh yeah I said it
Thug life, good kid mad city mad respect representin' the hood right

Keeping it G ain't nuttin, you ain't gotta like it cause the hood gone love it
You ain't gotta like it 'cause the hood gone love it
Watch a young nigga show his ass out in public
I got the whole block bumpin
You ain't gotta like it 'cause the hood gone love it
You ain't gotta like it 'cause the hood gone love it
Watch a young nigga show his ass out in public

The home girls tells me I'm the shit
I break them off so they can buy some outfits
I buy them sons a pack of peppers, some new joints
Give em the game, school em on whats really important
It's how I was raised, the og's had me
13 fresh off the porch, slangin' cabby
But I'm wiser now, show all my young niggas
There's other ways you get them dollars and funds niggas
Coming down in an old school, co cool
Whip like a 5 bar call it so cool
You don't know the tribulations that we go through
Put your ears to the speakers I'mma show you
I paint the picture so perfect
In my cd you see Mona Lisa in person
Courtesy of a hunnit beat
Got my crips and esse's at arm reach, 1 1

Keeping it G ain't nuttin, you ain't gotta like it cause the hood gone love it
You ain't gotta like it 'cause the hood gone love it
Watch a young nigga show his ass out in public
I got the whole block bumpin
You ain't gotta like it 'cause the hood gone love it




You ain't gotta like it 'cause the hood gone love it
Watch a young nigga show his ass out in public

Overall Meaning

The song "Hood Gone Love It" by Jay Rock is an anthem for the hood or the ghetto, where people keep their gangster-style or keeping it G, and those who don't like it can leave because the hood will still love it. The song talks about various activities, habits, and traditions of life in the hood. The lyrics describe various people and events that the singer has encountered in The Hood, from the barbeque pits to the mini-skirts and Hennessys, to the domino tables, big 6, and concrete backflips. The song shows the struggles of living in the ghetto, including county jails, lock-down, shootings, and police brutality.


Jay Rock also describes himself as a role model who is putting the ghetto on his back and teaching young people there's other ways to get money and succeed. He shares his experiences and tribulations, showing people the reality of life in the ghetto. The chorus repeats that even if some people don't like it, the hood is going to love it, allowing the people to be themselves and embrace their cultural identity.


In conclusion, "Hood Gone Love It" is an ode to The Hood, where people can be proud of their identity regardless of what others think. Jay Rock portrays himself as a leader and role model, highlighting the good parts of the hood while acknowledging the struggles that come with it.


Line by Line Meaning

Keeping it G ain't nuttin, you ain't gotta like it cause the hood gone love it
I am keeping it real and authentic, regardless of whether or not it is popular, because my neighborhood will always appreciate it.


Watch a young nigga show his ass out in public
Witness a young man confidently displaying his talents and skills for all to see.


I got the whole block bumpin
My music is so good that it has the entire neighborhood dancing and grooving.


Na na na na now now you know what this is
The catchy beat and lyrics of this song are now unmistakably recognizable to you.


Tell em its a celebration bitches
Announce that this is a joyous occasion to everyone, even haters.


Mini-skirts, Hennessys, and the Miller Lights
Female clothing, alcoholic beverages, and camaraderie are staples of our community gatherings.


Flip flop flip flop flip flop back
Perform acrobatic feats and dance moves in the streets with ease and confidence.


Real niggas love me, they tell me keep it pushin'
Authentic and respected individuals in my community appreciate and encourage the positive influence I am having.


Thats how they feel Jack, built much more than rap
My fans recognize that I am much more than a rapper, I am a builder and role model in my community.


This that project haircut in the cul de sac
This is the community gathering where haircuts are given and people socialize in the dead-end street.


From Compton to Baltimore I'mma kill it
I will dominate and excel in my music career no matter where I am, from Compton to Baltimore.


The public house, the plastic couch of a section 8 tenant
I acknowledge and am a product of the difficult and impoverished living situations faced by many in my community.


And I peel off in the midst of getting my clothes off
I drive away quickly while still undressing, displaying a level of confidence and fearlessness.


Thug life, good kid mad city mad respect representin' the hood right
I am proud to represent and embody both the grittiness and integrity of my community as a good kid living in a rough city.


I break them off so they can buy some outfits
I financially support and help my female companions so that they can purchase new clothing.


It's how I was raised, the og's had me
I was taught and influenced by respected and experienced members of our community, also known as 'original gangsters.'


Coming down in an old school, co cool
Cruising in a classic car, looking and feeling stylish and confident.


Put your ears to the speakers I'mma show you
Listen closely to my music and let me demonstrate my skills and abilities.


Got my crips and esse's at arm reach, 1 1
I am surrounded and backed up by members of the Crips and Latin American community, aka 'esse's,' showing unity and strength in my community.




Lyrics Β© Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ERIK ORTIZ, KEVIN CROWE, KENDRICK LAMAR, JOHN MC KENZIE, ISAAC HAYES, ANITA POINTER, BONNIE POINTER, JUNE POINTER

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yep AND NO FUCKING ONE CAN CHANGE MY MIND

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I would put Ali Bomaye over this but its
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C

I would say this and the next episode and still Dre

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this song always puts me in a good mood

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