Kevin Gates first began rapping in 2007, when he began making music with fellow Louisiana natives such as Webbie and Lil Boosie. Gates first received attention with his 2008 single "Get in the Way" featuring Lil Boosie. Soon after, he and Boosie would be incarcerated in separate cases. Gates would then be released in 2011 and immediately returned to recording music. He would soon earn the attention of Lil' Wayne. In early 2013, Gates released a mixtape, The Luca Brasi Story which was called "easily the best rap-related thing" in February 2013 by Spin Magazine. The Luca Brasi Story has been downloaded from popular mixtape sharing site, DatPiff, over 130,000 times.
On February 15, 2013, it was announced that Kevin Gates signed to Atlantic Records. Gates was also featured on Pusha T's 2013 mixtape as well as on Gudda Gudda's mixtape. On July 16, 2013 Gates released a street album titled Stranger Than Fiction, the street album was supported by the single "4:30".
He released his latest project By Any Means in 2014, and from there exploded in even more popularity. Mid-year made his way onto the cover of the 2014 XXL Freshman list.
Excuse Me
Kevin Gates Lyrics
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If life is a gamble, I'm willin' to bet my last dime
I know what it is to be victim of this bed I made so I lay
'Bout this bread, I don't play
Goin' through hell, tryna make it
Not even heaven could stand in my way
Niggas talkin' and that shit annoying (annoying)
Since I got them racks, they can't ignore me (they can't ignore me)
I keep it movin', fuck what's not important
Excuse me, (whoa) it's a real nigga here with some money
Excuse me, (whoa) it's a real nigga here with some money
Excuse me, niggas talkin' and that shit annoying
I keep it movin', fuck what's not important
Excuse me
Flaws on the table, I don't feel insecure
(Pussyhole, battyboi, all y'all still insecure?)
Li-Likkle waist gyal wan' fi man out di slum
(Batty fine, dutty whine, me wan' see it done)
Me and Millz break the nine, come on, boost it up a notch
Demeanor of a leader, even cooler than your socks
I would say the watch but the bitch that cool
Waitin' to tell but she wouldn't let go (let me go)
Leanin' out the liter, I ain't gettin' strep throat
Flyer than the seagulls steady bumpin' Beanie Seagel
Disrespect it, then we squeezin', I ain't gettin' stepped on
Khaza, he the sequel, if you didn't catch on (catch up)
Ain't no latchin' on to my success (back up)
Breadwinners Association, I move for the paper
The haters consider it a threat (threat)
Condo screenshottin' my convo, I meant to say text
Disruptive behavior, subject to change by my chain, get upset
I'm becomin' a gangster, they have PMS
If you won't be a woman, then go get a plumber and grow you some breasts
Rollin' up sleeves like a sink spreadin' cabinet layin' pipe underneath
Rap game kitchen counter, came to tighten up leaks
(Tell 'em what you mean)
Time to tighten up the leash
Niggas talkin' and that shit annoying (annoying)
See, I pay my dues, you can't afford it (can't afford it)
Since I got them racks, they can't ignore me (they can't ignore me)
I keep it movin', fuck what's not important
Excuse me, (whoa) it's a real nigga here with some money
Excuse me, (whoa) it's a real nigga here with some money
Excuse me, niggas talkin' and that shit annoying
I keep it movin', fuck what's not important
Excuse me
Oh my God, I'm a God
Neighborhood, I'm a star
Sick of red bitches, they don't listen in the car
Girlfriend in my lap while I'm twistin' the cigar
Luca Brasi, I murder 'bout Mazi
Mucho the boss, still livin' in my thoughts
I'm a real vic, money limp when I walk
Beat a bitch back in, big dick dinner soft
Big clip by the couch, wearin' zips, that's an out
Public housing, no authority and the clique got a house
Try to turn speakin' out, blip-blip with the aux
Tuck somethin' close to you, eatin' grits with ya spouse
No bathrobe wearin' ass nigga
Breadwinner brick game hashtag emblem
Peace sign on the hood in Benz symbol
Still goin' off, make the clique get richer
Shots on her back and her chest to the pillow
Pieces come together, playin' chess with a picture
Dog just a pawn, I be fresh, get the picture?
Knuckles all scarred up, discoloration
Mental gymnastics with this conversation
Just my little friend, this was just a vacation
I'm dedicated to the grind, real nigga discipline
Show on the road, low pros and they Michellin
Niggas talkin' and that shit annoying (annoying)
See, I pay my dues, you can't afford it (can't afford it)
Since I got them racks, they can't ignore me (they can't ignore me)
I keep it movin', fuck what's not important
Excuse me, (whoa) it's a real nigga here with some money
Excuse me, (whoa) it's a real nigga here with some money
Excuse me, niggas talkin' and that shit annoying
I keep it movin', fuck what's not important
Excuse me
Not even heaven could stand in my way
Not even heaven could stand in my way
Not even heaven could stand in my way
Not even heaven could stand in my way
In "Excuse Me," Kevin Gates seems to be reflecting on his hustle and grind, his struggles and successes in life, and the people who have doubted him along the way. He opens up about his hopes for "a moment to feel the light shine," as if he is waiting for a break in the struggle to see the rewards of his hard work. He is "willing to bet his last dime" on life's gamble, knowing that success comes from taking risks. At the same time, he acknowledges the mistakes he has made, particularly in his relationships, and takes responsibility for the consequences that have followed. Gates makes it clear that he is not to be trifled with and has earned his place as a real one with money. He moves past distractions and keeps his focus on what is truly important: the bag.
Line by Line Meaning
I be hopin' sometimes for a moment to feel the light shine
I hope to experience good times every now and then
If life is a gamble, I'm willin' to bet my last dime
I am willing to risk everything on life's unknowns and take my chances
I know what it is to be victim of this bed I made so I lay
I have made mistakes in the past, and I now face the repercussions
'Bout this bread, I don't play
I am serious about making money and won't let anything get in my way
Goin' through hell, tryna make it
I am going through a lot of hardship while trying to achieve success
Not even heaven could stand in my way
I am so determined to succeed that even good things won't stop me
Niggas talkin' and that shit annoying (annoying)
I am tired of people speaking negatively about me
See, I pay my dues, you can't afford it (can't afford it)
I have worked hard to get where I am, and others cannot match my dedication
Since I got them racks, they can't ignore me (they can't ignore me)
People pay attention to me now that I have become successful
I keep it movin', fuck what's not important
I stay focused on my goals and ignore insignificant things
Excuse me, (whoa) it's a real nigga here with some money
I am a genuine person who has made money and deserves respect
Flaws on the table, I don't feel insecure
I am comfortable being honest about my flaws and don't feel self-conscious
(Pussyhole, battyboi, all y'all still insecure?)
I am making fun of people who are insecure and calling them out
(Batty fine, dutty whine, me wan' see it done)
I want to see people dance and have a good time
Me and Millz break the nine, come on, boost it up a notch
My associate and I are going to make things more exciting
Demeanor of a leader, even cooler than your socks
I am a calm and collected leader, even more so than your footwear
I would say the watch but the bitch that cool
I like my diamond watch but there is also a woman who catches my eye
Waitin' to tell but she wouldn't let go (let me go)
I am interested in a woman who is playing hard-to-get
Leanin' out the liter, I ain't gettin' strep throat
I am smoking and not worrying about getting sick
Flyer than the seagulls steady bumpin' Beanie Seagel
I am cool and fly while listening to Beanie Seagel
Disrespect it, then we squeezin', I ain't gettin' stepped on
If anyone disrespects me, I will fight back and stand my ground
Khaza, he the sequel, if you didn't catch on (catch up)
My associate Khaza is like the second installment in my life, if you don't understand, you need to get with the program
Ain't no latchin' on to my success (back up)
I don't want people using my success for their own benefit
Breadwinners Association, I move for the paper
I am part of a group who hustles to make money
The haters consider it a threat (threat)
People who dislike me feel threatened by my success
Condo screenshottin' my convo, I meant to say text
Someone in my condo is taking screenshots of my conversations instead of just texting me
Disruptive behavior, subject to change by my chain, get upset
My flashy jewelry can attract unwanted attention and incite disruptive behavior
I'm becomin' a gangster, they have PMS
I am evolving into a gangster, while others are acting like they have PMS
If you won't be a woman, then go get a plumber and grow you some breasts
I am telling people to stop acting like women and start acting like men
Rollin' up sleeves like a sink spreadin' cabinet layin' pipe underneath
I am preparing to work hard and fix something like a plumber fixing pipes
Rap game kitchen counter, came to tighten up leaks
I am here to improve the rap game and fix its shortcomings
(Tell 'em what you mean)
Encouraging someone to explain themselves better
Time to tighten up the leash
It's time to control and regulate things better
Oh my God, I'm a God
I feel like a powerful and important person
Neighborhood, I'm a star
In my neighborhood, I am famous and popular
Sick of red bitches, they don't listen in the car
I am tired of controlling and bossing women around
Girlfriend in my lap while I'm twistin' the cigar
My girlfriend is sitting on my lap and watching me smoke a cigar
Luca Brasi, I murder 'bout Mazi
I am willing to do anything to protect my interests, similar to Luca Brasi in The Godfather
Mucho the boss, still livin' in my thoughts
I still think about being a boss and making money
I'm a real vic, money limp when I walk
I am a real victim of my own success and am having trouble finding meaning outside of money
Beat a bitch back in, big dick dinner soft
I am capable of physically attacking women and also having sexual problems
Big clip by the couch, wearin' zips, that's an out
I am carrying a large weapon and wearing sweatpants, implying that I am ready for anything
Public housing, no authority and the clique got a house
I come from a humble background and have built something bigger with my associates
Try to turn speakin' out, blip-blip with the aux
If someone tries to speak out of line, they will get cut off by the music
Tuck somethin' close to you, eatin' grits with ya spouse
I am telling people to stay vigilant and watch their back, even when they are comfortable
No bathrobe wearin' ass nigga
I am not someone who is soft and comfortable
Breadwinner brick game hashtag emblem
I am part of a group that hustles to make money and have a symbol for it
Peace sign on the hood in Benz symbol
I am representing my group with a peace sign on our car
Still goin' off, make the clique get richer
I am still hustling and encouraging my group to make more money
Shots on her back and her chest to the pillow
I am having sex with a woman and ejaculating on her back and chest
Pieces come together, playin' chess with a picture
I am solving a puzzle and putting together different elements, much like playing chess
Dog just a pawn, I be fresh, get the picture?
Someone else is playing a small role, while I focus on looking fresh and staying in charge
Knuckles all scarred up, discoloration
My hands are rough and scarred from fighting
Mental gymnastics with this conversation
I am having to work hard to keep up with this complicated conversation
Just my little friend, this was just a vacation
This weapon is my little friend and I am just taking a break
I'm dedicated to the grind, real nigga discipline
I am committed to working hard and have the discipline to do so like a real man
Show on the road, low pros and they Michellin
I am ready to move on and keep a low profile, while still being successful like high-quality Michellin tires
Lyrics Β© Phonographic Digital Limited (PDL), BMG Rights Management, Sentric Music, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kevin Gilyard, Paris A. Jones, Reynard Rashad Tarleton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@endiakay
I be hopin' sometimes for a moment to feel the light shine
If life is a gamble I'm willin' to bet my last dime
I know what it is to be victim of this bed I made so I lay
Bought this bread I don't play
Goin' through hell tryna make it
Not even heaven could stand in my way
Niggas talkin' and that shit annoying
See I pay my dues, you can't afford it
Since I got them racks they can't ignore me
I keep it movin', fuck what's not important
Excuse me, it's a real nigga here with some money
Excuse me, it's a real nigga here with some money
Excuse me, niggas talkin' and that shit annoying
I keep it movin', fuck what's not important
Excuse me
Flaws on the table, I don't feel insecure
(I say why bout that boy, are you still insecure?)
Likkle wastegyal want fi man out di slum
(Batty fine, dutty wine me a want see it done)
Me and Millz break the nine, come on boost it up a notch
Demeanour of a leader, even cooler than your socks
I would say the watch but the bitch that cold
Waitin' to tell but she wouldn't let go
Leanin' out the liter, I ain't gettin' strep throat
Flyer than the seagulls steady bumpin' Beanie Sigel
Disrespect it then we squeezin', I ain't gettin' stepped on
Khaza, he the sequel, if you didn't catch on
Ain't no latchin' on to my success
Breadwinners association, I move for the paper the haters consider a threat
Condo street shot in my convoy, I meant to say Tecs
Disruptive behavior, subject to change by my chain, get upset
I'm becomin' a gangster, they have PMS
If you won't be a woman then go get a plumber and grow you some breasts
Rollin' up sleeves like a sink, spread the cabinet, layin' pipe underneath
Rap game kitchen counter, came to tighten up leaks
(Tell 'em what you mean)
Time to tighten up the leash
Niggas talkin' and that shit annoying
See I pay my dues, you can't afford it
Since I got them racks they can't ignore me
I keep it movin', fuck what's not important
Excuse me, it's a real nigga here with some money
Excuse me, it's a real nigga here with some money
Excuse me, niggas talkin' and that shit annoying
I keep it movin', fuck what's not important
Excuse me
Oh my God, I'm a God
Neighborhood, I'm a star
Sic 'em red bitches, they don't listenin' to call
Girlfriend in my lap while I'm twistin' the cigar
Luca Brasi, I murder bout Mazi
Mucho the boss still livin' in my thoughts
I'm a real vic, money limp when I walk
Beat a bitch back in, big dick dinner soft
Big clip by the couch wearin' zips that's an out
Public housing, no authority and the clique got a house
Try to turn speaker off blip-blip with the AUX
Tuck somethin' close to you, eatin' grits witcha spouse
No bathrobe wearin' ass nigga
Breadwinner brick game hashtag emblem
Peace sign on the hood in Benz symbol
Still goin' off, make the clique get richer
Shots on her back and her chest to the pillow
Pieces come together, playin' chest with a picture
Dog just a pawn, I be fresh, get the picture?
Rappers all scarred up, discoloration
Mental gymnastics with this conversation
Just my little friend, this was just a vacation
I'm dedicated to the grind, real nigga discipline
Show on the road, low pros and they Michelin
Niggas talkin' and that shit annoying
See I pay my dues, you can't afford it
Since I got them racks they can't ignore me
I keep it movin', fuck what's not important
Excuse me, it's a real nigga here with some money
Excuse me, it's a real nigga here with some money
Excuse me, niggas talkin' and that shit annoying
I keep it movin', fuck what's not important
Excuse me
Not even heaven could stand in my way
Not even heaven could stand in my way
Not even heaven could stand in my way
Not even heaven could stand in my way
@imanouled4723
I be hopin' sometimes for a moment to feel the light shine
If life is a gamble, I'm willin' to bet my last dime
I know what it is to be victim of this bed I made so I lay
'Bout this bread, I don't play
Goin' through hell, tryna make it
Not even heaven could stand in my way
Niggas talkin' and that shit annoying (annoying)
See, I pay my dues, you can't afford it (can't afford it)
Since I got them racks, they can't ignore me (they can't ignore me)
I keep it movin', fuck what's not important
Excuse me, (whoa) it's a real nigga here with some money
Excuse me, (whoa) it's a real nigga here with some money
Excuse me, niggas talkin' and that shit annoying
I keep it movin', fuck what's not important
Excuse me
Flaws on the table, I don't feel insecure
(Pussyhole, battyboi, all y'all still insecure?)
Li-Likkle waist gyal wan' fi man out di slum
(Batty fine, dutty whine, me wan' see it done)
Me and Millz break the nine, come on, boost it up a notch
Demeanor of a leader, even cooler than your socks
I would say the watch but the bitch that cool
Waitin' to tell but she wouldn't let go (let me go)
Leanin' out the liter, I ain't gettin' strep throat
Flyer than the seagulls steady bumpin' Beanie Seagel
Disrespect it, then we squeezin', I ain't gettin' stepped on
Khaza, he the sequel, if you didn't catch on (catch up)
Ain't no latchin' on to my success (back up)
Breadwinners Association, I move for the paper
The haters consider it a threat (threat)
Condo screenshottin' my convo, I meant to say text
Disruptive behavior, subject to change by my chain, get upset
I'm becomin' a gangster, they have PMS
If you won't be a woman, then go get a plumber and grow you some breasts
Rollin' up sleeves like a sink spreadin' cabinet layin' pipe underneath
Rap game kitchen counter, came to tighten up leaks
(Tell 'em what you mean)
Time to tighten up the leash
Niggas talkin' and that shit annoying (annoying)
See, I pay my dues, you can't afford it (can't afford it)
Since I got them racks, they can't ignore me (they can't ignore me)
I keep it movin', fuck what's not important
Excuse me, (whoa) it's a real nigga here with some money
Excuse me, (whoa) it's a real nigga here with some money
Excuse me, niggas talkin' and that shit annoying
I keep it movin', fuck what's not important
Excuse me
Oh my God, I'm a God
Neighborhood, I'm a star
Sick of red bitches, they don't listen in the car
Girlfriend in my lap while I'm twistin' the cigar
Luca Brasi, I murder 'bout Mazi
Mucho the boss, still livin' in my thoughts
I'm a real vic, money limp when I walk
Beat a bitch back in, big dick dinner soft
Big clip by the couch, wearin' zips, that's an out
Public housing, no authority and the clique got a house
Try to turn speakin' out, blip-blip with the aux
Tuck somethin' close to you, eatin' grits with ya spouse
No bathrobe wearin' ass nigga
Breadwinner brick game hashtag emblem
Peace sign on the hood in Benz symbol
Still goin' off, make the clique get richer
Shots on her back and her chest to the pillow
Pieces come together, playin' chess with a picture
Dog just a pawn, I be fresh, get the picture?
Knuckles all scarred up, discoloration
Mental gymnastics with this conversation
Just my little friend, this was just a vacation
I'm dedicated to the grind, real nigga discipline
Show on the road, low pros and they Michellin
Niggas talkin' and that shit annoying (annoying)
See, I pay my dues, you can't afford it (can't afford it)
Since I got them racks, they can't ignore me (they can't ignore me)
I keep it movin', fuck what's not important
Excuse me, (whoa) it's a real nigga here with some money
Excuse me, (whoa) it's a real nigga here with some money
Excuse me, niggas talkin' and that shit annoying
I keep it movin', fuck what's not important
Excuse me
Not even heaven could stand in my way
Not even heaven could stand in my way
Not even heaven could stand in my way
Not even heaven could stand in my way
@CricketLegz__
He's always been years ahead of the game! π¦ π¦ π¦
@Bradburns
i'll never forget the memories I made listening to Gates, was a better time then fr π―
@HevanAngel743
Forrealz never forget where I come from no matter what my future is a woman of God or those looking at me at high expectation cuz a woman of God this is what made me who I am Louisiana I want everybody to make it out of Louisiana I want everybody to make it I want everybody to have the good life we deserve it they've been holding us all down for too long it's our time it doesn't matter who you are believe in you first I wasn't meant to be popular I wasn't meant to fit in I was meant to staying out and be different one of a kind
@daltonellers5011
Bro couldnβt agree with that more. The only reason I made friends when I moved schools was knowing Gates songs.
@Hustleman03
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@gregsims2373
Yassss ππππ―
@LoLo-pb1bx
I can't get enough of gates.I listen to him everyday even when i don't got time.This his year straight up.I already know his next album is about to be hella fire.Especially them unreleased songs.
@exxotikclouds7025
This song does something to my soul on a real ass level. π―
@jaydee2375
this song is truly a real confidence booster
@asian.draper6324
2023 and my respect and loyalty to listening to him keep getting stronger. β€