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.
Streets Of B.R
Kevin Gates Lyrics
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And i'm shining bright cuz I'm really grinding
They ask me if I'm real
I say really really
My daughter gone love this bitch here
All my diamonds shine cuz they really diamonds
That bitch isnt lying, they be really trying
I say really really
Got money on my mind
I say really really
I look like I been balling cuz I'm really balling
I won't apologize
I'm not really sorry
They ask me if I'm lying
I say really really
I'm really out my mind
I say really really
Really Really
Make em believe I made em believe
A Lyrical song writer
And he can sing
Bringing in money like I'm raking leaves
I was just trying to get paper to sneeze
Achooo
That was a blessing
She special to you
I don't look at her special
Actually I treat her regular
Not being seen
We not making no spectacle
Gates had her first then he gave her to Kevin
All the above we do all the etcetera
Scared of the feds
We had to switch up my cellular
He talking Reckless don't call me back ever
Passing thru???
Shout out to black
Shout out to Cedric
Grey Monte Carlo
Cocaine 911
Just hollered at?
I'm like the Reverend
My section ridiculous
Watch where you stepping
Pockets on? then you can't be to careful
Steve like em tall
And when they yellow
Working for college
Fresh with low mileage
I like em black
Pretty white teeth
Body unique
Booty on fleek
Jhene Aiko
Chewing her cheeks
Groceries please
You know that was for me
All my diamonds shine cuz they really diamonds
That bitch isnt lying, they be really trying
They ask me if I'm high
I say really really
Got money on my mind
I say really really
I look like I been balling cuz I'm really balling
I won't apologize
I'm not really sorry
They ask me if I'm lying
I say really really
I'm really out my mind
I say really really
Really really? Be treturous
Pray to God that don't nobody mess with us
Keep it strong in case anyone testing us
Right or wrong if it's? You don't mess with it
When yo bitch over here I don't mess with her
No detective work I don't be questioning
Where she been
Trying to read all of her messages
I don't speak on no man that's irregular
Take her phone disconnecting her cellular
What you need that for undressing
What you need that for caressing her
Spreading her legs bout to pleasure her
Pulling her hair from the back
Go to pressing her
Trying to see who tap first made a bet with her
Relationship flaking, no eczema
She catching feelings she say we inseparable?
It's not a replica
Mustang GT in the streets no?
Trunk in the front do that make me a elephant
I really really put syrup in my beverages
Shopping in Beverly
Check out my etiquette
Loving my swag
Women tailor?
Keep checking it
Carats they glisten in all of my necklaces
Feeling myself
Really thought it was evident
All my diamonds shine cuz they really diamonds
That bitch isnt lying, they be really trying
They ask me if I'm high
I say really really
Got money on my mind
I say really really
I look like I been balling cuz I'm really balling
I won't apologize
I'm not really sorry
They ask me if I'm lying
I say really really
I'm really out my mind
I say really really
Really really
The lyrics to Kevin Gates's song Streets of B.R are all about him being himself and not apologizing for it. The first line of the lyrics "Diamonds really diamonds and I'm shining bright 'cause I'm really grinding" shows the listener his hard work and dedication to his craft. He lets everyone know that he is real, and his daughter is going to love his song. The chorus echoes the first verse with the phrase, "All my diamonds shine 'cause they really diamonds," reinforcing his authenticity.
The second verse is all about his reputation, as people often ask him if he is lying, high or out of his mind. His response to all of these inquiries is the same, "really really." He is successful in his career, and people know that he is balling. Gates also talks about his relationships and how he treats the women in his life. He does not look at them as anything special or irregular, just regular. "I'm really out my mind, I say really really" represents his unorthodox way of living his life and doing things his way.
Overall, Streets of B.R is a song about authenticity, self-confidence, and living life on your own terms.
Line by Line Meaning
Diamonds really diamonds
My diamonds are authentic and not fake
And i'm shining bright cuz I'm really grinding
I work hard, and that hard work makes me successful
They ask me if I'm real
People often question my authenticity
I say really really
But I am, and I assure you
My daughter gone love this bitch here
I'm doing this for my daughter, and she's going to love what I accomplish
All my diamonds shine cuz they really diamonds
Again, my diamonds are the real deal
That bitch isnt lying, they be really trying
I'm not being dishonest; I'm genuinely putting in my best effort
Got money on my mind
I'm focused on earning wealth
I look like I been balling cuz I'm really balling
I live a lavish lifestyle because I truly have money
I won't apologize
I'm not sorry for how I choose to live my life
I'm not really sorry
And I don't feel guilty about it
They ask me if I'm lying
People also doubt my honesty
I'm really out my mind
But my mind is truly unique and creative
Make em believe I made em believe
I have a way of convincing people of anything
A Lyrical song writer
I create music with strong, poetic lyrics
And he can sing
My vocal talent is also noteworthy
Bringing in money like I'm raking leaves
I make a lot of money, easily
I was just trying to get paper to sneeze
I made a lot of money without even trying very hard
That was a blessing
I recognize that my success is a gift from a higher power
She special to you
You have feelings for her
I don't look at her special
I don't place any particular value on her
Actually I treat her regular
I treat her like anyone else
Not being seen
We're not making a big deal of whatever we have going on
We not making no spectacle
We're keeping everything low-key
Gates had her first then he gave her to Kevin
We've both been involved with the same woman, but now she's with me
All the above we do all the etcetera
We do everything else that comes along with our lifestyle as well
Scared of the feds
We're worried about law enforcement getting involved
We had to switch up my cellular
So we changed our phone numbers to avoid being caught
He talking Reckless don't call me back ever
If someone is being disrespectful on the phone, I won't take their calls anymore
Passing thru???
I'm not even sure what's going on with him
Shout out to black
I'm giving a shoutout to a friend named Black
Shout out to Cedric
And another friend of mine named Cedric
Grey Monte Carlo
I have a car that's grey and a Monte Carlo model
Cocaine 911
I'm referencing a particular model of Porsche, the 911
Just hollered at?
I recently spoke to someone named, but the name is unclear
I'm like the Reverend
I'm revered or respected like a religious figure
My section ridiculous
The people I associate with are amazing
Watch where you stepping
Be careful who you mess with
Pockets on? then you can't be to careful
If you're carrying lots of money, you need to be extra cautious
Steve like em tall
The person Steve has a preference for women who are tall
And when they yellow
And he likes women with lighter skin tones
Working for college
These women are likely gold diggers looking for someone to support their education
Fresh with low mileage
But they look young and new
I like em black
My personal preference is for black women
Pretty white teeth
I find women with nice teeth attractive
Body unique
I appreciate a woman with a distinctive, individual physique
Booty on fleek
And I like a nice butt
Jhene Aiko
I reference a popular singer named Jhene Aiko
Chewing her cheeks
And describe how a woman might look while singing like Jhene Aiko
Groceries please
I want someone to go shopping for me
You know that was for me
Implying that someone else was flirting with or talking to a person I'm interested in
Really really? Be treturous
Be careful who you trust
Pray to God that don't nobody mess with us
And hope that we don't experience any negative situations
Keep it strong in case anyone testing us
We need to be strong enough to handle any difficult situations that arise
Right or wrong if it's? You don't mess with it
My way of doing things is my way, and I don't appreciate anyone critiquing it
When yo bitch over here I don't mess with her
I won't associate with a woman if she's in a relationship or someone else's property
No detective work I don't be questioning
And I won't try to pry into anyone's business
Where she been
Asking people about another person's whereabouts or activities
Trying to read all of her messages
Looking through someone's phone without their permission
I don't speak on no man that's irregular
I won't say anything about someone who isn't presently in the room
Take her phone disconnecting her cellular
But I will take matters into my own hands if I think someone is being dishonest or disloyal
What you need that for undressing
I don't see the point in having certain apps or functions on your phone
What you need that for caressing her
Or anything that could lead to inappropriate behavior
Spreading her legs bout to pleasure her
Or anything sexually suggestive or explicit
Pulling her hair from the back
An example of such behavior
Go to pressing her
Being aggressive or overpowering in sexual situations
Trying to see who tap first made a bet with her
Talking about a sexual act or competition
Relationship flaking, no eczema
My relationships often fall apart, but I'm not bothered by this
She catching feelings she say we inseparable?
I have a tendency to disappoint people who develop feelings for me
It's not a replica
But my life and my words are authentic
Mustang GT in the streets no?
I have a car similar to a Mustang GT
Trunk in the front do that make me a elephant
I have attached extra features to my car in a non-traditional way
I really really put syrup in my beverages
I add an unusual ingredient to my drinks
Shopping in Beverly
I shop in the upscale area of Beverly Hills
Check out my etiquette
And have good manners while doing it
Loving my swag
I'm confident and satisfied with my personal style
Women tailor?
I'm addressing someone inquiring about my fashion choices
Keep checking it
I'm proud of my appearance and wouldn't mind if more people appreciated it
Carats they glisten in all of my necklaces
The gems in my jewelry are of high quality
Feeling myself
I'm confident in my success and appearance
Really thought it was evident
These are my truths, and I assume that people already know them
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