Wassup
Kendrick Lamar Lyrics


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They know I put it down, now they wanna say wassup
When you see me in your town say wassup
Roll around say wassup
Even ones who wear the crown say wassup
That's wassup
Break it down, that's wassup
Blow a pound, that's wassup
Aye!

And my tail light broke like a promise, homie
This the realest shit I wrote, on my mama, homie
My teachers used to call my mama on me
Now I'm a rapstar and I could fuck my mama's homies
Me and ScHoolboy hit the liquor store
Chocolate swisha burn slow, how sweet?
Who got the dro? Who tryna chief?
Like Pocahontas daddy
And I'm off that granddaddy kush, I'm finna start a family

Im ghetto, my kool aid need mo suga
Five star suite, you ain't know, suga? (you ain't know bitch?)
I'm chillin' bumpin' Anita Baker
Caked up, they wonder why I don't need a baker
But really though I just need a hater
So I ask em for their number when I see a hater
Ask Obama if I don't know about presidents
Keep them dead motherfuckers restin' in my money clip

They know I put it down now they wanna say wassup
When you see me in your town say wassup
Roll around say wassup
Even ones who wear the crown say wassup
That's wassup
Break it down, that's wassup
Blow a pound, that's wassup
Aye!

Look up in the mirror and my gangsta told me what it do?
Cap'n Crunch and Top Ramen all a nigga ever knew
Got a bitch to twist a blunt and pop a nigga collar too
Who that nigga standin over there? That's that nigga Q
What it do?
That's wassup,
Bang this in your Tonka truck
Everybody rockin' chucks and pistol packin'
That's a must
Saggin and my ass showin'
Mami and the cops knowin' all I wanna do is smoke a blunt
Let it bump

Yeah I'm lookin in the mirror and the nigga said wassup, Rock?
And that nigga looked back at me and said "Boy, you certified."
Took my '87 regal, put it in a chop shop
Stash spot, .45
Run up, you gonna die
Lookin for a pretty bitch who can twerk it and throw it back
Nigga diss me, no I ain't missin' I'm throwin shots back
Jay rock, top cat, and I'm still a Top Dawg
Boxed in that Porsche box like I'm fighting south paw

They know I put it down now they wanna say wassup
When you see me in your town say wassup
Roll around say wassup
Even ones who wear the crown say wassup
That's wassup
Break it down, that's wassup
Blow a pound, that's wassup
Aye!

I'm Soulo, take a photo, blowin do-do in a dojo

We a green light, you a no go – Hey Q go!

No, Rock go!

I'ma rock though, like Barack though
And my eyes low and I drive slow like Paul Wall

Give it back though, I got y'all

Nah fuck that, I'mma ball hog

No fuck that, they gon' fall off

Gotta sawed off, I'mma hop out, let it all off
Hop back in, then haul off

We situated, we hit the pavement so hard we all got ground to play with

A challenger is like, last year calendars

Yup, you're all outdated

We all amazing, you all can hate it, you can live or die that's your ultimatum
Married to the game at the alter wasted
A pound of white rice on the tribe of Asians

Niggas they'll ride for me, bitches they desire me
And what's the one thing they hate most?

Sayin' bye to me!

They know I put it down now they wanna say wassup
When you see me in your town say wassup
Roll around say wassup
Even ones who wear the crown say wassup
That's wassup
Break it down, that's wassup




Blow a pound, that's wassup
Aye!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Say Wassup" by Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, and Schoolboy Q revolves around their success and how people are acknowledging them now. The chorus emphasizes their status as people now love to interact with them and say wassup. They also mention breaking it down or blowing a pound, indicating their success in the hip-hop industry. However, the verses of each rapper have different themes.


In the first section, Kendrick Lamar's verse highlights his upbringing, how his teachers used to call his mom because of his behavior, but now he is a rap star. He mentions hanging out with ScHoolboy and smoking a chocolate swisha, and he is off the granddaddy kush, and he wants to start a family. The next section is Schoolboy Q's verse, and he is exploring his experiences, enjoying his success, and waiting for someone to hate on him. Jay Rock's verse focuses on his past experiences and upbringing; he mentions Cap'n Crunch and Top Ramen, which he ate when he was growing up. And the last verse of Ab-Soul is a flex; he brags how everyone desires him, and he knows how to handle both men and women.


Line by Line Meaning

They know I put it down, now they wanna say wassup
People now recognize my talent and want to greet me


When you see me in your town say wassup
When you spot me in your city, come and say hello


Roll around say wassup
Let’s greet each other casually while we’re hanging out


Even ones who wear the crown say wassup
Even the big shots acknowledge me and want to say hi


That’s wassup
That’s the way it should be


Break it down, that’s wassup
Let’s analyze this situation, that’s cool


Blow a pound, that’s wassup
Let’s smoke a lot of weed, that’s cool


And my tail light broke like a promise, homie
My car’s tail light is broken, like someone who didn’t keep their word


This the realest shit I wrote, on my mama, homie
These are the truest lyrics I’ve ever written, I swear on my mom's life


My teachers used to call my mama on me
My teachers used to call my mother over issues with my behavior


Now I'm a rapstar and I could fuck my mama’s homies
Now that I’m famous, even my mother's friends are interested in me


Me and ScHoolboy hit the liquor store
ScHoolboy and I head to the liquor store


Chocolate swisha burn slow, how sweet?
We're smoking a slow-burning chocolate-flavored cigar, how nice?


Who got the dro? Who tryna chief?
Who has marijuana and wants to smoke?


Like Pocahontas daddy
Like the father of the Disney character Pocahontas


And I'm off that granddaddy kush, I'm finna start a family
I'm high on a strong type of marijuana and am planning to have children


Im ghetto, my kool aid need mo suga
I'm from the ghetto, so I like my Kool-Aid to be sweeter


Five star suite, you ain't know, suga? (you ain't know bitch?)
I'm staying at a luxurious five-star hotel, don't you already know that?


I’m chillin' bumpin' Anita Baker
I'm relaxing and listening to music by Anita Baker


Caked up, they wonder why I don’t need a baker
I have a lot of money and people question why I don’t need a baker for cakes


But really though I just need a hater
I really just need someone to hate on me and give me motivation


So I ask em for their number when I see a hater
I ask for a hater's phone number when I come across one


Ask Obama if I don’t know about presidents
I know a lot about presidents, ask Obama


Keep them dead motherfuckers restin' in my money clip
I keep old dollar bills with pictures of dead presidents in my money clip


Look up in the mirror and my gangsta told me what it do?
When I look in the mirror, my inner gangster speaks to me


Cap'n Crunch and Top Ramen all a nigga ever knew
I'm used to eating cheap cereal and noodles, that’s all I ever knew


Got a bitch to twist a blunt and pop a nigga collar too
I have a woman who can twist a blunt (marijuana joint) and pop my collar (wear my clothes with style)


Who that nigga standin over there? That’s that nigga Q
That person standing over there is Jay Rock


What it do?
What’s up?


Bang this in your Tonka truck
Play this music loudly in your toy truck


Everybody rockin' chucks and pistol packin'
Everyone is wearing Converse sneakers and carrying guns


That’s a must
That’s a requirement


Saggin and my ass showin'
My pants are drooping and my underwear is visible


Mami and the cops knowin' all I wanna do is smoke a blunt
Even my girlfriend and the cops know that I only want to smoke weed


Yeah I'm lookin in the mirror and the nigga said wassup, Rock?
When I looked in the mirror, the reflection greeted me and asked, what's up, Rock?


And that nigga looked back at me and said 'Boy, you certified.'
The reflection nodded back and said, boy, you are an official gangster.


Took my '87 regal, put it in a chop shop
I took my 1987 Buick and had it disassembled in a chop shop


Stash spot, .45
I carry a hidden compartment in my car and a .45 caliber gun


Run up, you gon' die
If you mess with me, you will be killed


Lookin for a pretty bitch who can twerk it and throw it back
I’m searching for an attractive woman who can dance suggestively and shake her butt


Nigga diss me, no I ain't missin' I'm throwin shots back
If someone insults me, I won't ignore it, I'll retaliate by taking shots back


Jay rock, top cat, and I'm still a Top Dawg
I'm Jay Rock, the top cat, and I'm still a member of the Top Dawg Entertainment label


Boxed in that Porsche box like I'm fighting south paw
I drive my Porsche like I'm boxing in a south paw stance


I'm Soulo, take a photo, blowin do-do in a dojo
I’m Ab-Soul, let’s take a photo and smoke marijuana in a martial arts dojo


We a green light, you a no go – Hey Q go!
We've got the green light, but you're the one holding us back, Hey Q, go!


No, Rock go!
No, Jay Rock should go instead


I'ma rock though, like Barack though
I'll still dominate, just like Barack Obama


And my eyes low and I drive slow like Paul Wall
My eyes are half-closed and I drive slow, like rapper Paul Wall


Give it back though, I got y'all
I'll return the favor, I’ve got you all


Nah fuck that, I'mma ball hog
No, forget that, I'm going to keep all the attention to myself


No fuck that, they gon' fall off
Forget that too, they’re going to lose popularity


Gotta sawed off, I'mma hop out, let it all off
I have a sawed-off shotgun, I’m going to jump out and use it


Hop back in, then haul off
Get back in the car, then speed off


We situated, we hit the pavement so hard we all got ground to play with
We're successful and have made a huge impact, we can now afford to do whatever we want


A challenger is like, last year calendars
Competition is just like last year’s calendars, outdated


Yup, you're all outdated
Yes, you are all out of date


We all amazing, you all can hate it, you can live or die that’s your ultimatum
We're all great, and you all can hate us if you want, but at the end of the day, it's ultimately up to you if you want to survive or perish


Married to the game at the alter wasted
I'm so committed to the rap game that it’s like I'm intoxicated at the wedding altar


A pound of white rice on the tribe of Asians
I owe a huge debt to the Asian community (white rice is a common side dish in Asian cuisine)


Niggas they'll ride for me, bitches they desire me
Men will go to great lengths to support me, women are attracted to me


And what's the one thing they hate most?
What is it that they dislike the most?


Sayin' bye to me!
Saying goodbye to me is something they hate the most




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@m.g6917

9 years later, I almost shed tears when I listen to this, the nostalgia is too strong. Banger!!!

@healingIRT

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@demaraemichael5783

facts

@ricochetarnold

HiiipoWer!!!

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@elhappitan1rs416

I was 17 when I jammed this! On repeat, it's crazy how time flies. I am 28 now, just reminiscing on my old tunes. I'm definitely adding this again lol

@blakep4329

I just turned 29 I feel you, this will always hit different not even just cause nostalgia

@shimmy_freestyle

das whassup, 93'.. time runnin so fast

@aaronvilla13

Damn 2012 graduates stand up

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