Integrity
KJ-52 Lyrics

It's all about me, me, and did I mention me
I have a selfish mindset and prioritize myself over everything else

I'm the dopest rapper in the gospel rap industry
I have a high opinion of myself and believe I am the best in my field

I kill more white rappers than snipers
I am highly competitive and believe that I have defeated many of my peers in my field

I'm the one they call to get the crowd hyper
I am confident in my ability to entertain and excite my audience

Yo, all y'all cats need to retire
I believe that my peers are inferior and should step down from their careers

With your played out raps, I'm the roughest and toughest
I view my peers' work as repetitive and unoriginal, and think that I am more daring and innovative

I love the spotlight yo you better make sure this mike sounds right
I crave attention and am particular about the quality of my performances

Or I'll charge you double on this honorarium
I demand and expect financial compensation for my work and will charge more if I am dissatisfied with the conditions of my performance

Don't ask me to speak words of encouragement cause yo I got the dopest skills
I prioritize my own talents over uplifting and inspiring others with my words

Don't ask me to do what God wills,
I am resistant to follow a higher power's plan for me

It's all about keepin' it real and makin' sure I get me a fat type of record deal
I prioritize material success above all else and believe that authenticity is crucial for my success

Give the crowd something they can feel
I am focused on giving my audience an emotional experience

Toss God a bone every once in a while, have a Coke and a smile
I believe that occasional acknowledgement of a higher power is necessary for appearances' sake

Yo, I been doin' this a long while, man, like two months even
I have a false sense of confidence and believe that my limited experience is significant

So what if I look like a heathen, I can still kill the ruckus demon
I am unconcerned with how others perceive me and believe that I can defeat any obstacle

I got all the girls fiendin' , I put emcee back into emceeing
I use my talent to attract attention and romantic interest

Yo God and hip-hop versus the god of hip-hop I believe in
I attribute my success to both a higher power and my chosen career

I'm acheivin' what I want. These skills is what I flaunt
I am proud of my abilities and prioritize my own desires

Yo you caint get me so tell me what you got.
I am dismissive of others' opinions and demand that they prove themselves to me

This is a message to you rap infants,
The artist is addressing new and inexperienced rappers

Showin' faces in the places where we blessin' at
The artist is calling out rappers who are trying to make a name for themselves without contributing positively to their community

Tryin' to battle, got respect for your skills but skill alone don't get you props
The artist acknowledges that talent is important, but also emphasizes that respect is earned through integrity and character as well.

It takes integrity, when rappin' for Christ on microphones
The artist is emphasizing that when rapping about religious themes, maintaining integrity and authenticity is crucial to success.

Who's this Babylon emcee with the audacity, approaching me
The artist is referring to a rapper who he sees as disrespectful or competition who is trying to challenge him.

As if I got a stamp of approval for his fallacy
The artist finds it presumptuous that the other rapper assumes that he would endorse his work.

I hear you talkin' 'bout yourself
The artist is criticizing the other rapper for focusing on himself instead of the message he should be conveying.

And claim you keep it real but I ain't feelin' it
The artist believes that the other rapper is not actually authentic and is misrepresenting himself.

I'm feelin' to your flesh but only kill the little light so dimly shinin'
The artist is indicating that he does not intend to physically harm the other rapper, but rather believes that his work lacks substance or depth.

I question why you rhymin',
The artist is skeptical of the other rapper's motives or intentions for pursuing a rap career.

Is ministry in mind and does God direct your timin'?
The artist is emphasizing the importance of religious conviction and trust in a higher power when rapping about religious themes.

Or do you even put it in to put it out? What you about?
The artist is questioning whether or not the other rapper is truly committed to his craft or is simply using it as a means to gain attention or fame.

Do you use Him as a jewel well then your crown
The artist warns that using religious themes purely for personal gain is not a legitimate or respectful use of those themes.

And you clout your time will tell
The artist is implying that the other rapper's true motives and character will ultimately be revealed over time.

In life He must prevail, a living example is needed to rap it well
The artist is emphasizing the importance of representing religious themes positively and setting a good example for others in the genre.

You see the ministry begins the minute you step up in from the stage
The artist believes that success in a religiously themed genre requires a consistent and faithful representation of those themes.

Is your character the essence of the life you hear in the pages of His very Word
The artist is questioning whether or not the other rapper is truly embodying the values and messages of their faith in their work.

Cause if not face His rage.
The artist is expressing a belief that those who use religious themes insincerely or without respect will face divine consequences.

You ain't understandin' He demands a higher standard
The artist is emphasizing that religious themed work requires a higher level of integrity and commitment than secular work.

Stayin' true to hip-hop caint be found in His Commandments
The artist is expressing a belief that some priorities in hip-hop culture are incompatible with religious values.

Take notice because the atmosphere is about to get tense
The artist is warning that the conversation is about to become more confrontational or intense.

Wanna find relatin' truth to some gone take it offense
The artist is acknowledging that some may become defensive or upset when confronted about the authenticity or lack thereof in their work.

Young cats, heed the message of this elder emcee
The artist wants young or inexperienced rappers to listen and take his advice.

Who got responsibility to let you know what kind of bilities to key
The artist believes that he is responsible for guiding and advising younger rappers and helping them develop their skills and values.

But it seems that some of y'all ain't caught the vision as we
The artist believes that some younger rappers are not fully committed or understanding of the importance of religious themes in their work.

This is a message to you rap infants,
The artist is addressing new and inexperienced rappers

Showin' faces in the places where we blessin' at
The artist is criticizing rappers who try to take advantage of the positive atmosphere or community created by religious themed rap without actively contributing to it.

Tryin' to battle, got respect for your skills but skill alone don't get you props
The artist acknowledges that talent is important, but emphasizes that respect and success are earned through integrity and character as well.

It takes integrity, when rappin' for Christ on microphones
The artist is emphasizing that when rapping about religious themes, maintaining integrity and authenticity is crucial to success.