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.
McGyver
Kevin Gates Lyrics
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'Cause all he got is two packs
Frontin' like he run the city, why the fuck he do that?
I'm like, "Why the fuck he do that?"
Hold up, bitch, don't get tired
Go with your move, I'm 'bout it
Come through like Uber drivers
They turnt up and they wildin'
Niggas know how I'm rockin'
I get it all the way, applyin' pressure
Ain't no silence
Clear colors, pullin' up, everybody head bop
This is not a bandana, check out how these shells pop
Say it clear and clisp, I had meant to say crisp
All these diamonds in my mouth make me talk with a lisp
I had to rap my shit, I just had broke my wrist
Don't 'posed to talk to me, say bro control your bitch
I clap on, clap on, bring that ass here
Was in my feelings 'bout your girl, that was last year
You laid up with her, I just stay up with her
She ain't like her homegirl, she a makeup killer
Take her makeup off and she look way different
Now let me see you work out, I love it when you work out
In the hood I issue work out, I'm sorry we ain't work out
Got my money right and I forgot about you
I for, I forgot about you
All the niggas that was hatin', they ain't had a second thought about you
Big Jigga fuck with me, I'm on the phone with J Real
I got the roof laid back, got lil Dreka right here
I don't trust too many niggas, switch up on you, they will
MAC fury, I put 'em in a combo, boom, boom, boom, boom, pronto
Get here, we mixin' gumbo, blockin' shit like Mutombo
Run it back, ain't no fumble, disrespect me, go dumbo
I just left out the ward, I'm chillin', I'm in the jungle
Checkin' on my lake rent houses, flood paint lookin' crumble
I ain't on the internet so I don't hear what they're sayin'
I'm in the streets, walk up on you, nigga, what is you sayin'?
I got somethin' in my and this gon' stop you from playin'
I ain't never went in retirement, I'm still in demand
I got the jailhouse clickin', I'm on fire, I got mojo
H-Town boomin' out the dorm on the low though
My niggas from other sections keep it realer than niggas
That come from the same hood, we played together as children
You a silly boy, hold up, you don't know me, why we talkin'?
Ask your big dog about my yeah, real retarded
Hold the shop by myself, got it then from here you bought it
Gon' step up through there, I'll spray this bitch like Mad Marvin
My lil' Juvie, she golden with killin' and I fuck with her
I just picked her up after school and smoked a blunt with her
I've been fuckin' with lil' NaNa, but she been runnin' from me
When I leave she go to uh uh, I can't run out of money
Everybody 'bout to take a trip to Miami
I don't give a shit, bitch I'm kickin' it in Dallas
Get your passport, I'm 'bout to take a bitch to Paris
[?] and Louis Vuitton, but that's average
Michael Kors for my whores, better be happy
Say it ain't designer, then I'm leavin', goddamn it
If I'm the one that bought it for you, then it's fantastic
Ring bought from Wal-Mart, I thought the thought was what mattered
The lyrics to Kevin Gates's song "McGyver" speak to his dominance and power in the rap game. He calls out another rapper for fronting like they run the city when all they have is minimal talent ("two packs" instead of Tupac). He boasts about his own skills and how he applies pressure to succeed. Gates also talks about his love of strong women who can hold their own, and how he doesn't trust many people because they might switch up on him.
The chorus of the song emphasizes Gates's confidence and resilience. He encourages the listener to keep going and make their move, and emphasizes that he's always ready to take on whatever comes his way. He compares his goons to Uber drivers, indicating that they're reliable and always at the ready to do what needs to be done.
Overall, "McGyver" is a powerful and confident anthem about Gates's own skills and mentality. It's a message to his fans and competitors that he's always prepared to succeed and push forward, no matter what obstacles he may face.
Line by Line Meaning
I call these niggas two packs
I call these people two packs because he only has two pairs of drugs
'Cause all he got is two packs
He only has two packs of drugs
Frontin' like he run the city, why the fuck he do that?
He's pretending to run the city, why is he doing that?
I'm like, "Why the fuck he do that?"
I'm really questioning why he's pretending to run the city
Hold up, bitch, don't get tired
Just wait for a second, don't get tired yet
Go with your move, I'm 'bout it
You do what you need to do, I'm ready for it
Come through like Uber drivers
We'll come through quickly like an Uber driver
My goons move in silence
My people move quietly
They turnt up and they wildin'
They are very excited and out of control
Niggas know how I'm rockin'
People know how I'm living my life
I get it all the way, applyin' pressure
I always go all out and apply pressure
Ain't no silence
There is no silence
Clear colors, pullin' up, everybody head bop
I'm arriving in a flashy car, making everyone bob their heads
This is not a bandana, check out how these shells pop
This isn't a simple bandana, my guns are going to make some noise
Say it clear and clisp, I had meant to say crisp
I meant to say the word 'crisp,' but misspoke it as 'clisp'
All these diamonds in my mouth make me talk with a lisp
I talk with a lisp because of all of the diamonds in my mouth
I had to rap my shit, I just had broke my wrist
I had to record my music even though I broke my wrist
Don't 'posed to talk to me, say bro control your bitch
You shouldn't be talking to me, tell your friend to control their girlfriend
I clap on, clap on, bring that ass here
I'll give a big round of applause and ask them to come closer
Was in my feelings 'bout your girl, that was last year
I had feelings for your girl last year
You laid up with her, I just stay up with her
You sleep with her, I just stay up with her
She ain't like her homegirl, she a makeup killer
She doesn't like her friend, she wears a lot of makeup
Take her makeup off and she look way different
She looks very different without makeup on
Now let me see you work out, I love it when you work out
I want to see you exercise, it's something I enjoy watching
In the hood I issue work out, I'm sorry we ain't work out
I'm sorry we never got to work together in the hood
Got my money right and I forgot about you
I got my finances in order and forgot about you
I for, I forgot about you
I forgot about you
All the niggas that was hatin', they ain't had a second thought about you
All of the people who were hating on you never had a second thought about you
Big Jigga fuck with me, I'm on the phone with J Real
Big Jigga likes me, and I'm talking on the phone with J Real
I got the roof laid back, got lil Dreka right here
I have the roof of the car open and my child Dreka is with me
I don't trust too many niggas, switch up on you, they will
I don't trust a lot of people, because they will change on you
MAC fury, I put 'em in a combo, boom, boom, boom, boom, pronto
I quickly shoot my MAC gun in a combination, boom, boom, boom
Get here, we mixin' gumbo, blockin' shit like Mutombo
We're making gumbo and blocking things like Mutombo (basketball player)
Run it back, ain't no fumble, disrespect me, go dumbo
Let's try again, there was no mistake, if you disrespect me you'll go dumb (crazy)
I just left out the ward, I'm chillin', I'm in the jungle
I just got out of prison, and I'm relaxing in the hood
Checkin' on my lake rent houses, flood paint lookin' crumble
I'm checking on my rental houses by the lake, the paint is chipping due to flooding
I ain't on the internet so I don't hear what they're sayin'
I'm not on social media so I don't hear what people are saying about me
I'm in the streets, walk up on you, nigga, what is you sayin'?
I'm in the hood, I'll walk up to you and ask what you're saying
I got somethin' in my and this gon' stop you from playin'
I have something with me that will stop you from messing around
I ain't never went in retirement, I'm still in demand
I never retired, people still want me
I got the jailhouse clickin', I'm on fire, I got mojo
My fans in jail are supporting me, I'm on fire, I have energy
H-Town boomin' out the dorm on the low though
Houston is booming from the dorm, but it's kept on the down low
My niggas from other sections keep it realer than niggas
My friends from other areas are more real than others
That come from the same hood, we played together as children
People who come from the same hood as me, we played together as kids
You a silly boy, hold up, you don't know me, why we talkin'?
You're being silly, you don't know me, why are we talking?
Ask your big dog about my yeah, real retarded
Ask your boss about me, I'm really good at what I do
Hold the shop by myself, got it then from here you bought it
I single handedly held down the shop, and you purchased something that I provided
Gon' step up through there, I'll spray this bitch like Mad Marvin
If anyone steps up to me, I'll shoot them like Mad Marvin did (a gangster from the 1980s)
My lil' Juvie, she golden with killin' and I fuck with her
My little girl is good at being aggressive and I support that
I just picked her up after school and smoked a blunt with her
I picked her up from school and smoked weed with her
I've been fuckin' with lil' NaNa, but she been runnin' from me
I've been hanging out with NaNa, but she's avoiding me
When I leave she go to uh uh, I can't run out of money
When I'm gone, she goes somewhere, I can't run out of money
Everybody 'bout to take a trip to Miami
Everyone is planning a trip to Miami
I don't give a shit, bitch I'm kickin' it in Dallas
I don't care, I'm hanging out in Dallas
Get your passport, I'm 'bout to take a bitch to Paris
You should get your passport, I'm planning to take a girl to Paris
[?] and Louis Vuitton, but that's average
I have expensive brands like [unknown] and Louis Vuitton, but that's typical
Michael Kors for my whores, better be happy
I buy Michael Kors for my female friends, they better be happy with it
Say it ain't designer, then I'm leavin', goddamn it
If it's not designer, I'm leaving, damn it
If I'm the one that bought it for you, then it's fantastic
If I'm the one who bought it for you, then it's great
Ring bought from Wal-Mart, I thought the thought was what mattered
I bought a ring from Wal-Mart, I thought the thought behind it was what counted
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kevin Gilyard
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Relvonte Johnson
I call these niggas two packs
'Cause all he got is two packs
Frontin' like he run the city, why the fuck he do that?
I'm like, "Why the fuck he do that?"
Hold up, bitch, don't get tired
Go with your move, I'm 'bout it
Come through like Uber drivers
My goons move in silence
They turnt up and they wildin'
Niggas know how I'm rockin'
I get it all the way, applyin' pressure
Ain't no silence
Clear colors, pullin' up, everybody head bop
This is not a bandana, check out how these shells pop
Say it clear and clisp, I had meant to say crisp
All these diamonds in my mouth make me talk with a lisp
I had to rap my shit, I just had broke my wrist
Don't 'posed to talk to me, say bro control your bitch
I clap on, clap on, bring that ass here
Was in my feelings 'bout your girl, that was last year
You laid up with her, I just stay up with her
She ain't like her homegirl, she a makeup killer
Take her makeup off and she look way different
Now let me see you work out, I love it when you work out
In the hood I issue work out, I'm sorry we ain't work out
Got my money right and I forgot about you
I for, I forgot about you
All the niggas that was hatin', they ain't had a second thought about you
Big Jigga fuck with me, I'm on the phone with J Real
I got the roof laid back, got lil Dreka right here
I don't trust too many niggas, switch up on you, they will
MAC fury, I put 'em in a combo, boom, boom, boom, boom, pronto
Get here, we mixin' gumbo, blockin' shit like Mutombo
Run it back, ain't no fumble, disrespect me, go dumbo
I just left out the ward, I'm chillin', I'm in the jungle
Checkin' on my lake rent houses, flood can't nothin' crumble
I ain't on the internet so I don't hear what they're sayin'
I'm in the streets, walk up on you, nigga, what is you sayin'?
I got somethin' in my... and this gon' stop you from playin'
I ain't never went in retirement, I'm still in demand
I got the jailhouse clickin', we on fire, I got mojo
H-Town boomin' out the dorm on the low though
My niggas from other sections keep it realer than niggas
That come from the same hood, we played together as children
You a silly boy, hold up, you don't know me, why we talkin'?
Ask your big dog about my... yeah, real retarded
Hold the shop by myself, got it then from here you bought it
Gon' step up through there, I'll spray this bitch like Mad Marvin
My lil' Juvie, she golden with killin' and I fuck with her
I just picked her up after school and smoked a blunt with her
I've been fuckin' with lil' NaNa, but she been runnin' from me
When I leave she go to uh uh, I can't run out of money
Everybody 'bout to take a trip to Miami
I don't give a shit, bitch I'm kickin' it in Dallas
Get your passport, I'm 'bout to take a bitch to Paris
Champs-Élysées, Louis Vuitton, but that's average
Michael Kors for my whores, better be happy
Say it ain't designer, then I'm leavin', goddamn it
If I'm the one that bought it for you, then it's fantastic
Ring bought from Wal-Mart, I thought the thought was what mattered
Samilya Springs
Lyris...........I call these niggas two packs
'Cause all he got is two packs
Frontin' like he run the city, why the fuck he do that?
I'm like, "Why the fuck he do that?"
Hold up, bitch, don't get tired
Go with your move, I'm 'bout it
Come through like Uber drivers
My dudes move in silence
They turnt up and they wildin'
Niggas know how I'm rockin'
I get it all the way, applyin' pressure
Ain't no silence
Clear colors, pullin' up, everybody head bop
This is not a bandana, check out how these shells pop
Say it clear and clisp, I had meant to say crisp
All these diamonds in my mouth make me talk with a lisp
I had to rap my shit, I just had broke my wrist
Don't 'posed to talk to me, say bro control your bitch
I clap on, clap on, bring that ass here
Was in my feelings 'bout your girl, that was last year
You laid up with her, I just stay up with her
She ain't like her homegirl, she a makeup killer
Take her makeup off and she look way different
Now let me see you work out, I love it when you work out
In the hood I issue work out, I'm sorry we ain't work out
Got my money right and I forgot about you
I for, I forgot about you
All the niggas that was hatin', they ain't had a second thought about you
Big Jigga fuck with me, I'm on the phone with J Real
I got the roof laid back, got lil Dreka right here
I don't trust too many niggas, switch up on you, they will
MAC fury, I put 'em in a combo, boom, boom, boom, boom, pronto
Get here, we mixin' gumbo, blockin' shit like Mutombo
Run it back, ain't no fumble, disrespect me, go dumbo
I just left out the ward, I'm chillin', I'm in the jungle
Checkin' on my lake rent houses, flood paint lookin' crumble
I ain't on the internet so I don't hear what they're sayin'
I'm in the streets, walk up on you, nigga, what is you sayin'?
I got somethin' in my... and this gon' stop you from playin'
I ain't never went in retirement, I'm still in demand
I got the jailhouse clickin', I'm on fire, I got mojo
H-Town boomin' out the dorm on the low though
My niggas from other sections keep it realer than niggas
That come from the same hood, we played together as children
You is a lil boy, hold up, you don't know me, why we talkin'?
Ask your big dog about my... yeah, real retarded
Hold the shop by myself, got it then from here you bought it
Gon' step up through there, I'll spray this bitch like Mad Marvin
My lil' Juvie, she golden with killin' and I fuck with her
I just picked her up after school and smoked a blunt with her
I've been fuckin' with lil' NaNa, but she been runnin' from me
When I leave she go to uh uh, I can't run out of money
Everybody 'bout to take a trip to Miami
I don't give a shit, bitch I'm kickin' it in Dallas
Get your passport, I'm 'bout to take a bitch to Paris
Champs-Élysées, Louis Vuitton, but that's average
Michael Kors for my whores, better be happy
Say it ain't designer, then I'm leavin', goddamn it
If I'm the one that bought it for you, then it's fantastic
Ring bought from Wal-Mart, I thought the thought was what mattered
Megan Parker
I call these niggas 2 packs cause all he has is 2 packs fronting like he run the city why da fuck he do that?
I'm like, "Why the fuck he do that?"
[Verse]
Hold up, bitch, don't get tired
Go with your move, I'm 'bout it
Come through like Uber drivers
My goons move in silence
They turnt up and they wildin'
Niggas know how I'm rockin'
I give that order we, applyin' pressure
Ain't no silence
Clear colors, pullin' up, everybody head bop
This is not a bandana, check out how these shells pop
Say it clear and clisp, I had meant to say crisp
All these diamonds in my mouth make me talk with a lisp
I had to rap my shit, I just had broke my wrist
Don't 'posed to talk to me, say bro control your bitch
I clap on, clap on, bring that ass here
Was in my feelings 'bout your girl, that was last year
You laid up with her, I just stay up with her
She ain't like her homegirl, she a makeup killer
Take her makeup off and she look way different
Now let me see you work out, I love it when you work out
In the hood I issue work out, I'm sorry we ain't work out
Got my money right and I forgot about you
I for, I forgot about you
All the niggas that was hatin', they ain't had a second thought about you
Big Jigga fuck with me, I'm on the phone with J Real
I got the roof laid back, got lil Dreka right here
I don't trust too many niggas, switch up on you, they will
McFlurry, I put 'em in a combo, boom, boom, boom, boom, pronto
Get here, we mixin' gumbo, blockin' shit like Mutombo
Run it back, ain't no fumble, disrespect me, go dumbo
I just left out the ward, I'm chillin', I'm in the jungle
Checkin' on my lake rent houses, flood can't nothin' crumble
I ain't on the internet so I don't hear what they're sayin'
I'm in the streets, walk up on you, nigga, what is you sayin'?
I got somethin' in my... and this gon' stop you from playin'
I ain't never went in retirement, I'm still in demand
I got the jailhouse clickin', we on fire, I got mojo
H-Town boomin' out the dorm on the low though
My niggas from other sections keep it realer than niggas
That come from the same hood, we played together as children
You a silly boy, hold up, you don't know me, why we talkin'?
Ask your big dog about my... yeah, real retarded
Hold the shop by myself, got it then from here you bought it
Gon' step up through there, I'll spray this bitch like Mad Marvin
My lil' Juvie, she go to McKinley and I fuck with her
I just picked her up after school and smoked a blunt with her
I've been fuckin' with lil' NaNa, but she been runnin' from me
When I leave she go to uh uh, I can't run out of money
Everybody 'bout to take a trip to Miami
I don't give a shit, bitch I'm kickin' it in Dallas
Get your passport, I'm 'bout to take a bitch to Paris
Champs-Élysées, Louis Vuitton, but that's average
Michael Kors for my whores, better be happy
Say it ain't designer, then I'm leavin', goddamn it
If I'm the one that bought it for you, then it's fantastic
Ring bought from Wal-Mart, I thought the thought was what mattered
CricketLegz__
3 years later this is still one of the hardest songs out.. #CarryOn
Pie Man1234ur
He kills it 😆 I can’t stop listening to it😆 it’s so 🔥🔥🔥
Jennifer Teters
❤
Kevin Lopez
That last line though "ring bought from walmart i thought the thought is what matters" 🔥🔥🔥
jaymuay nigga
Real shit
Lia Fields
Kevin Lopez to to get the the group and we are on for my mom is starving and then I will hurt you and that is the one who are not the best time is the one that is what we have to go in and do you want a full one more day of the group chat with me and you better get to see u
Lia Fields
Kevin Lopez to to to to to the skating tomorrow at work on my way home if not I I I have been trying trying tyreh the group is not reachable by email and the other is the group chat for a minute any questions please let chu to get a cigarette in Tyler's you to grandson to the mouth mouth to the skating and I I want you have to go back now she's mad I just got out loud when I have
BubbleFont
Your music has helped me so much with my life thank you so much gates! helped me through fucked times.
Kasey Leslie
Yoooo finally! Literally been waiting for this all day, but it was worth the wait 🔥 #freegatesbyanymeans
James Rutledge
Ayy real talk tho 10🥇