King Lil G, born in 1986 and raised in Inglewood, California, started liste… Read Full Bio ↴King Lil G, born in 1986 and raised in Inglewood, California, started listening to Hip Hop in the early '90s, to artists like Eazy-E, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and RBL Posse. Inspired by their lyrics, beats and style, King Lil G became motivated to write lyrics of his own at the age of 12. He never thought of pursuing music as a career, but while growing up around his two older brothers, whom he saw as role models, King Lil G learned everything he needed to know about surviving in the streets. He later spent time in jail and was released under house arrest. With no one to talk to, King Lil G had nothing in his head but rhymes. It was at this time when he really dedicated himself to learn how to express himself. His method was very simple: be himself, never copy anybody else, and only rap about what's real. In the beginning, no one believed in him or wanted to help, but in 2002, an album was released with the songs that he wrote. Knowing he could do better and having gained buzz, in 2006 King Lil G released "Underground Chapter 1." Now, King Lil G records in major studios and working with producers associated with 2Pac and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. With the release of "Blue Devil 2" and now "King Enemy," a monster has been unleashed and nothing can stop his momentum.

Cash Rule$
King Lil G Lyrics

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Yeah
My Young Homie Sends Me Messages All The Time
Only 15
So I Tell Him Something Like This

Who The Fuck Said
Its Cool To Be Broke?
You Gotta Focus

Go & Get It
With a Different Approach
You Gotta Watch Who You Kick It With
You Make A Bad Decision
Those The Ones You Go To Prison With
My Older Brother Is Doing Time
Nobody Goes To Visit Him
The Pain Is In His Eyes
And He Ain′t Never Got a Letter
From His So Called Friends
They Disappeared
I Really Thought
That They Were Road Dogs Then
Too Many Possibilities
I'm Constantly Giving You Knowledge
But It′s Obvious
The Obstacles Are Much Greater
Your Close Friends
Become Your Close Haters
But It's Nothing To Be Afraid Of
Tomorrow Is Never Promised
Yo It's Not What It Seems
I Know Its Hard Homie
Hope You Go & Follow Your Dream

Cash Rules Everything Around Me
Cash Rules Everything Around Me

I Know You Fucknig Up In School Lately
I Know Your Moms Feeling Like You Rude Lately
You Won′t Admit It
But You Chillin′ With The Wrong Circle
And I Know That You Been Fighting
Till Your Knuckles Turn Purple
You Don't Wanna Live
Your Whole Life At Your Moms Crib
Become a Young Dad
Stuck With The Wrong Chick
Gotta Dream Big
Take Your Momma Out The Ghetto
Provide For Your Family
Take Em To Another Level
Believe Me Kid
You Don′t Wanna Pick Up That Gun
I Know Some Coward Muthafuckers
That'll Do That For Fun
That Don′t Make You A Man
It's The Love For Your Fam
You Gotta Look Into Your Mothers Eyes
And Know Where You Stand
Brainwashed By The Streets
Behind Enemy Lines
The Loves Blind
Time Flys Till Your Best Friend Dies
When You Stop For A Second
And Your Heart Turns Cold
Another Young Man Lost
Another Story Gets Told
Yeah

Cash Rules Everything Around Me
Cash Rules Everything Around Me

Overall Meaning

In "Cash Rule$" by King Lil G, he's giving some advice to his young friend who is 15 years old. He tells him that it's not cool to be broke and he needs to focus and get money with a different approach. He also advises him to watch who he kicks it with. Bad decisions lead to prison, as Lil G's older brother is currently in prison and no one goes to visit him. The message that Lil G is trying to convey is that you need to watch your circle of friends because they can become your close haters. He also talks about the pain his older brother feels when he receives no letters from his so-called friends who have disappeared. Lil G explains that the obstacles in life are much greater than you think, and close friends become close haters. Money rules everything around us, which is a recurring theme throughout the song. Lil G also tries to explain to his young friend the importance of dreaming big, getting out of the ghetto, and providing for his family. He tells him that he needs to look into his mother's eyes and know where he stands.

The song, "Cash Rule$" is by King Lil G.

Line by Line Meaning

My Young Homie Sends Me Messages All The Time
A young friend communicates with me frequently.

Only 15
This young friend is only 15 years old.

Who The Fuck Said Its Cool To Be Broke?
Being broke is not something to aspire to.

You Gotta Focus Go & Get It With a Different Approach
You need to concentrate and work towards success using a unique method.

You Gotta Watch Who You Kick It With You Make A Bad Decision Those The Ones You Go To Prison With
You must be careful about the company you keep, as bad choices can lead to prison time.

My Older Brother Is Doing Time Nobody Goes To Visit Him The Pain Is In His Eyes And He Ain′t Never Got a Letter From His So Called Friends They Disappeared
King Lil G's older brother is in jail, and his so-called friends have abandoned him, causing him great sadness.

I Really Thought That They Were Road Dogs Then
King Lil G believed that these friends were close like family.

Too Many Possibilities I'm Constantly Giving You Knowledge But It′s Obvious The Obstacles Are Much Greater
Despite his guidance, there are numerous problems and challenges that his young friend faces.

Your Close Friends Become Your Close Haters
Your closest acquaintances could turn on you and become your enemies.

But It's Nothing To Be Afraid Of Tomorrow Is Never Promised Yo It's Not What It Seems
Don't be frightened, as the future is unknown and things may not be as they appear.

I Know Its Hard Homie Hope You Go & Follow Your Dream
King Lil G recognizes that it may be difficult to achieve such things but encourages his young friend to pursue his goals anyway.

Cash Rules Everything Around Me Cash Rules Everything Around Me
Money is the driving force behind most things in life.

I Know You Fucknig Up In School Lately I Know Your Moms Feeling Like You Rude Lately
King Lil G is aware that his young friend is troubled in school, causing his mother to feel upset.

You Won′t Admit It But You Chillin′ With The Wrong Circle And I Know That You Been Fighting Till Your Knuckles Turn Purple
His young friend is hanging out with the wrong crowd and getting into physical altercations.

You Don't Wanna Live Your Whole Life At Your Moms Crib Become a Young Dad Stuck With The Wrong Chick
King Lil G urges his young friend not to live with his mother forever and to avoid being trapped with the wrong partner as a young parent.

Gotta Dream Big Take Your Momma Out The Ghetto Provide For Your Family Take Em To Another Level
He strongly recommends that his young friend strive towards success to improve his family's situation.

Believe Me Kid You Don′t Wanna Pick Up That Gun I Know Some Coward Muthafuckers That'll Do That For Fun
King Lil G warns his young friend against the temptation of guns, as he knows people who use them for malicious enjoyment.

That Don′t Make You A Man It's The Love For Your Fam You Gotta Look Into Your Mothers Eyes And Know Where You Stand
He emphasizes that being a man is not defined by violent acts, but by love for one's family, acknowledging this through a connection with one's mother.

Brainwashed By The Streets Behind Enemy Lines The Loves Blind Time Flys Till Your Best Friend Dies
The streets can be a dangerous trap that can lead to embracing negative influences, eventually leading to the loss of loved ones.

When You Stop For A Second And Your Heart Turns Cold Another Young Man Lost Another Story Gets Told
Another young man is gone, and another tragic story is being told.

Writer(s): Alex Gonzalez

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