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.
MYB
Kevin Gates Lyrics
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This is a depressed time
Luca Brasi!
Every rapper in the game'll say they sold cocaine
Never went to jail was
Never on no chain
Always throwing crosses that's what lil' hoes get
Reason you alive thank the niggas you run wit,
I was in a cell witchu and you ain't run shit,
Told me put my shoes on,
But you ain't scratch
I wreck hall and jack off and then was so laid back
For niggas you would make calls,
Don't that sound like draft
When I call a bitch in love she get here oh so fast,
Fucking right I read my bible, I believe in God,
Yeah you punched me in my shit but you did not hit hard (laughs)
I have respect for every man that demand your respect,
Nigga still alive, he lying if he said he checked me
Rather stand alone before I pull a nigga dick,
All you pussy rappers just be pulling niggas dick (ya bitch)
Behind my name I'm standing tall and will die any day,
As I grew wise I thought that I would put that foolish pride away,
If you cross can't take a loss, I can't walk away (I can't)
There's no way in hell I'd ever let you walk away
R-E-S-P-E-C-T this heat, I keep that Glock with me
Caught two pistol charges still got my L's and reciprocity
Never be a celebrity, all this beef where the broccoli
I'm obviously not wrapped to tightly, probably better off offing me
A nigga better watch how he talk to me, like how I watch how I talk on my cell
Don't answer my phone from rap niggas, I get calls way more often from jail (hello)
Swear it was so hot out on my block we all thought it was hell
On the L's, sippin' syrup tryna mend this broken heart from all the betrayal
Sold it before it got off the scale, re-up and do it again
Shot it out so many times, got to see who was truly my friends
I was one deep in deep thought
Thinking everybody tryna con or cross me
It's getting hard to be humble tryna get this bad karma off me
Starlito!
I have respect for every man that demand your respect,
Nigga still alive, He lying if he said he checked me
Rather stand alone before I pull a nigga dick,
All you pussy rappers just be pulling niggas dick (ya bitch)
Behind my name I'm standing tall and will die any day,
As I grew wise I thought that I would put that foolish pride away,
If you cross can't take a loss, I can't walk away (I can't)
There's no way in hell I'd ever let you walk away
I just aim the Smithn' 22 and win me 14-6
If I lost you with the multiple you don't know shit
16 through 52's you got you 4 bricks
But it probably was in vein, Cause you won't score shit
Brah talk about me bad, I'm like not my boy
When I got his bitch pregnant bet it broke his heart
Gone ahead and get some get back or fuck my bitch
I'll let you in on a lil' secret nigga she not shit,
First ole' lady crushed my feelings, I ain't been hurt since
Whole family full of gangstas and we both know this,
If a sucker run up on me he can get bent up,
Hold it down for my real niggas still penned up, Luca Brasi!
The lyrics of Kevin Gates's song MYB are a reflection of his life experiences and the challenges he has faced in the rap industry. The song deals with themes of loyalty, respect, and betrayal, and the artist uses vivid imagery to convey his emotions. He begins with a prayer to seek comfort during troubled times and then launches into a fierce attack on other rappers who claim to be bosses but are really broke and fake.
Gates then talks about how he stands alone and will die any day for what he believes in. He also reflects on his past mistakes and the lessons he has learned, such as not letting others walk away from him and standing up for himself when disrespected. He then takes a shot at other rappers who are always pulling each other's dicks and concludes by saying that he is holding it down for his real friends who are still in jail.
Overall, MYB is a powerful and introspective song that showcases Kevin Gates's talent as a rapper and his ability to express his true feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Dear Heavenly Father, I come to you seeking comfort in depressed times
Acknowledging that it's a tough time
Every rapper in the game'll say they sold cocaine
Most rappers like to perpetuate exaggerations about themselves
Never went to jail was
They haven't been caught by the police
Never on no chain
They are not under the control of someone else
Always throwing crosses that's what lil' hoes get
Being disrespectful is only fitting for someone who's essentially a hater
Claim to be a boss but you a lil' broke bitch,
You can't claim to be a boss if you're not doing well
Reason you alive thank the niggas you run wit,
The people you surround yourself with play a role in your safety and success
I was in a cell witchu and you ain't run shit,
You're not a real friend if you didn't have my back when I needed it
Told me put my shoes on,
Giving advice to be prepared
But you ain't scratch
You don't know how to handle yourself in a bad situation
I wreck hall and jack off and then was so laid back
I just took it easy and did what I wanted to do
For niggas you would make calls,
You seek help from other people when you're in need
Don't that sound like draft
Doesn't that make you a liability?
When I call a bitch in love she get here oh so fast,
When I need something from a woman I'm in a loving relationship with, she comes quickly
Fucking right I read my bible, I believe in God,
I am religious and have faith
Yeah you punched me in my shit but you did not hit hard (laughs)
You didn't hurt me that much, it was more of a joke
I have respect for every man that demand your respect,
I respect those who command respect
Nigga still alive, he lying if he said he checked me
If someone claims to have checked me, they're lying because I'm still here and thriving
Rather stand alone before I pull a nigga dick,
I'd rather be alone than follow someone else's lead
All you pussy rappers just be pulling niggas dick (ya bitch)
Many rappers tend to imitate each other
Behind my name I'm standing tall and will die any day,
I'll always stick up for my name and be proud of it no matter what happens
As I grew wise I thought that I would put that foolish pride away,
As I became more experienced, I learned to be more humble
If you cross can't take a loss, I can't walk away (I can't)
If someone crosses me and I lose, I can't just let it go
There's no way in hell I'd ever let you walk away
If someone tries to wrong me, I won't let them get away with it
R-E-S-P-E-C-T this heat, I keep that Glock with me
I value respect and protect myself with a firearm
Caught two pistol charges still got my L's and reciprocity
I've been in trouble with the law but I still have my driver's license and the ability to carry a firearm legally in multiple states
Never be a celebrity, all this beef where the broccoli
I don't want to be famous, I'm just protecting myself from trouble
I'm obviously not wrapped to tightly, probably better off offing me
I'm not really mentally stable and would probably be better off dead
A nigga better watch how he talk to me, like how I watch how I talk on my cell
You should be careful about how you talk to me, just like I'm careful about what I say on the phone
Don't answer my phone from rap niggas, I get calls way more often from jail (hello)
I don't answer calls from other rappers because I'm busy dealing with calls from people in jail
Swear it was so hot out on my block we all thought it was hell
My neighborhood was so bad that it felt like a living hell
On the L's, sippin' syrup tryna mend this broken heart from all the betrayal
I'm drinking cough syrup to ease the pain of being betrayed by people close to me
Sold it before it got off the scale, re-up and do it again
I sell drugs efficiently and quickly
Shot it out so many times, got to see who was truly my friends
I've been through tough situations and have learned who my real friends are
I was one deep in deep thought
I was alone and deep in thought
Thinking everybody tryna con or cross me
I'm always on the lookout for someone trying to take advantage of me
It's getting hard to be humble tryna get this bad karma off me
It's difficult to stay humble while trying to improve my situation
I have respect for every man that demand your respect,
I respect those who command respect
Nigga still alive, He lying if he said he checked me
If someone claims to have checked me, they're lying because I'm still here and thriving
Rather stand alone before I pull a nigga dick,
I'd rather be alone than follow someone else's lead
All you pussy rappers just be pulling niggas dick (ya bitch)
Many rappers tend to imitate each other
Behind my name I'm standing tall and will die any day,
I'll always stick up for my name and be proud of it no matter what happens
As I grew wise I thought that I would put that foolish pride away,
As I became more experienced, I learned to be more humble
If you cross can't take a loss, I can't walk away (I can't)
If someone crosses me and I lose, I can't just let it go
There's no way in hell I'd ever let you walk away
If someone tries to wrong me, I won't let them get away with it
I just aim the Smithn' 22 and win me 14-6
I have good aim with a firearm and will come out on top
If I lost you with the multiple you don't know shit
If you didn't understand what I said earlier, you're not intelligent
16 through 52's you got you 4 bricks
You might have a small amount of drugs, but not much
But it probably was in vein, Cause you won't score shit
You probably won't be successful in selling the drugs
Brah talk about me bad, I'm like not my boy
I don't care if you talk badly about me, it won't affect me
When I got his bitch pregnant bet it broke his heart
I bet it hurt him when I got his girlfriend pregnant
Gone ahead and get some get back or fuck my bitch
Either get revenge or sleep with my girlfriend
I'll let you in on a lil' secret nigga she not shit,
My girlfriend is not worth the effort
First ole' lady crushed my feelings, I ain't been hurt since
My first girlfriend hurt me, but I haven't been hurt by anyone since then
Whole family full of gangstas and we both know this,
My family has a history of being tough and I'm no exception
If a sucker run up on me he can get bent up,
If someone tries to mess with me, they'll get hurt
Hold it down for my real niggas still penned up, Luca Brasi!
I'll always stick up for my real friends who are still in jail, like Luca Brasi
Lyrics ยฉ Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KEVIN GILYARD, DAVID L DOMAN, JERMAINE ERIC SHUTE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@fukumean31
All niggas talk about is Kevin Gates like Starlito don't go hard or something. Lito go hard too!
@adeep187
Yeah you right
@shahidalexander9375
He the Goat man lol
@80we8culturemendinghearts
lito probably the best rapper out the Ten
@erichyder2706
man, lito always been hard fuck all these new lil kids who dont know allstar lmao
@shanemichaelneal
Your forgetting 1 thing.. I eat ass, you know what that means? im sick as fuck
@franchiseslifestyle7331
2023 still bangin this ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
@42killac
I was 22 when this dropped and still go hard 9 years late this is a classic right here Kevin & Lito ๐ฏ๐ฏ
@GoGetta-ky6js
2024 bihh still hea ๐๐ฅ
@bradleyreynolds785
Loyalty is everything