George Ramirez (born July 31, 1994), better known by his stage name Kap G, … Read Full Bio ↴George Ramirez (born July 31, 1994), better known by his stage name Kap G, is an American rapper from College Park, Georgia in the Atlanta metropolitan area. He has collaborated with big name artists, such as Chief Keef, T.I., Wiz Khalifa, Young Jeezy, and Kirko Bangz among others. He released his debut single, titled "Tatted Like Amigos"; a collaboration with a fellow rapper Chief Keef, which garnered him mainstream attention. Since then, Kap G would began remixing other artists' songs, which drew the attention of Dungeon Family A&R Representative Kawan Prather, who ultimately discovered Kap G, which landed him a signing deal with Atlantic Records. Much of his lyrical content pays homage and represents his Mexican culture and is bilingual, switching between English and the Spanish language. On March 6, 2014, Kap G released his critically acclaimed mixtape, titled Like a Mexican via DatPiff. He is currently in the studio recording his first extended play (EP), with the assistance of Pharrell Williams. Kap G has been featured in numerous articles for XXL magazine, and was nominated for XXL Freshman 2015. On March 7, 2016 Kap G released his highly anticipated new mixtape titled "El Southside" which feature special guest appearance from Young Thug, Cash Out, YFN Lucci, and more.

Basic
Kap G Lyrics

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Haha, I do not fuck with basic, no fundamental
Kap G

Yeah, I can't fuck with hoes that be basic
Yeah, I can't fuck with hoes that be basic
Got a lil' white bitch look like Tay' Swift
Text me in the mornin', give me motivation
Yeah, I can't fuck with hoes that be basic (hoes that be basic)

Yeah, I can't fuck with hoes that be basic (hoes that be basic)
Got a bitch who work at Friday's through the day shift
Text me in the mornin', give me motivation

Takin' pictures with your baby daddy paycheck
Where you from? Where you stay? Where you lay at?
I see you chasin' at the fame, that that lame shit
I see you tryna make a name, girl, you basic
I see you always in the 'ville with the trappers
I see you always takin' pics with the rappers
I got a bitch who go to Howard, she a dancer
She say she wanna go to club, she bought a transfer
Yeah, I can't knock her hustle, she a playmaker
Ayy, thick redbone, she said her waist shrink
Yeah, I just want the green like a baby table
Bottom of her shoes like she step on tomato

Yeah, I can't fuck with hoes that be basic
Yeah, I can't fuck with hoes that be basic
Got a lil' white bitch look like Tay' Swift
Text me in the mornin', give me motivation
Yeah, I can't fuck with hoes that be basic (hoes that be basic)
Yeah, I can't fuck with hoes that be basic (hoes that be basic)
Got a bitch who work at Follie's through the day shift
Text me in the mornin', give me motivation

Good mornin', I wear the foreign
You fuck with basic niggas who just buy Jordans
You always text me, "Where you performin'?"
You want to cuff me, Officer Norman
Go get your hair did, should be embarrassed
My bitch from Paris and she a Aries
She want the shiny thangs, she want the karats
I only want the rings like I went to Jareds
I want the Rollie on my wrist right now, now, now
I got your hoe up on my dick right now, now, now
She pop the Perc', she go berserk, bite down, down, down
She pop the Perc', she see the dirt, that ain't even my style

Yeah, I can't fuck with hoes that be basic
Yeah, I can't fuck with hoes that be basic
Got a lil' white bitch look like Tay' Swift
Text me in the mornin', give me motivation
Yeah, I can't fuck with hoes that be basic (hoes that be basic)
Yeah, I can't fuck with hoes that be basic (hoes that be basic)

Got a bitch who work at Friday's through the day shift
Text me in the mornin', give me motivation

Overall Meaning

The song "Basic" by Kap G is a reflection on the artist's personal preferences and standards when it comes to the women he chooses to associate with. The title itself refers to women who are "basic", a term used to describe someone who lacks originality, substance and individuality. Kap G rejects that type of person, preferring instead to look for someone who is unique, motivated, and driven. He raps about this preference in the song's hook, repeating, "Yeah, I can't fuck with hoes that be basic" multiple times.

Furthermore, the lyrics also criticize societal norms and expectations placed on women, such as chasing fame and associating with wealthy men for superficial reasons. Kap G sees these behaviors as "lame" and a sign of being "basic". He also mentions his preference for white women who are not common and look different from the norm. He talks about a "little white bitch" who looks like "Tay' Swift", which is the polar opposite of what some people may expect from a rapper.

Overall, the song emphasizes the importance of individuality, motivation, and originality, and how choosing people who possess these qualities can have a positive impact on one's life

Line by Line Meaning

Haha, I do not fuck with basic, no fundamental
I do not associate myself with people who lack depth or originality.

Yeah, I can't fuck with hoes that be basic
I cannot be romantically involved with individuals who are unoriginal or lack depth.

Got a lil' white bitch look like Tay' Swift / Text me in the mornin', give me motivation
I have a Caucasian partner who resembles Taylor Swift and motivates me through morning texts.

Takin' pictures with your baby daddy paycheck / Where you from? Where you stay? Where you lay at?
You take pictures with the money that your child's father provides / Where are you from? Where do you live? Where do you sleep?

I see you chasin' at the fame, that that lame shit / I see you tryna make a name, girl, you basic
You are attempting to attain fame, which I find unimpressive and unoriginal.

I see you always in the 'ville with the trappers / I see you always takin' pics with the rappers
You are always around individuals involved in the drug trade or taking pictures with rappers.

Yeah, I can't knock her hustle, she a playmaker / Ayy, thick redbone, she said her waist shrink
I cannot criticize her work ethic - she is a productive individual / She is a curvy African American, who claims to have recently lost weight.

Yeah, I just want the green like a baby table / Bottom of her shoes like she step on tomato
I just want money, like a baby's play table is green / The soles of her shoes are so red, it looks like she stepped in tomato juice.

You fuck with basic niggas who just buy Jordans / You always text me, "Where you performin'?"
You associate with individuals who lack originality and only wear Jordans / You constantly ask me where I am performing.

My bitch from Paris and she a Aries / She want the shiny thangs, she want the karats
My partner is from Paris and an Aries astrological sign / She is attracted to shiny objects and values carats.

I want the Rollie on my wrist right now, now, now / I got your hoe up on my dick right now, now, now
I want a Rolex watch on my wrist immediately / Your romantic partner is currently involved with me.

She pop the Perc', she go berserk, bite down, down, down / She pop the Perc', she see the dirt, that ain't even my style
She takes Percocet and becomes uncontrollable, biting down / She takes Percocet and sees things that I do not participate in.

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