LE1F (now known as Kalifa, born Khalif Diouf), is an American rapper and pr… Read Full Bio ↴LE1F (now known as Kalifa, born Khalif Diouf), is an American rapper and producer from New York City. He runs the hip hop label Camp & Street, a subsidiary of Greedhead Music. Born in Manhattan, New York, Diouf studied ballet and modern dance, attended the Concord Academy with the class of 2007, and earned his degree in dance from Wesleyan University before returning to the city to become a rapper.

Initially known for producing tracks for hip-hop group Das Racist, such as their popular debut single "Combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell", he became known as a solo artist with the release of his debut mixtape Dark York, released in April 2012. It's lead single, the 5kinAndBone5-produced "Wut" garnered attention as the standout track from the project and received a music video in June 2012.

In 2015, Diouf released his debut album Riot Boi through XL. The album featured contributions from SOPHIE, Junglepussy and Devonte Hynes (aka Blood Orange). In 2018, he released the EP Blue Dream.

Yup
LE1F Lyrics

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Knock knock. Who′s there? Nggz already know it's me
I′m Jigglypuff with it. I suggest you do not sleep
I'm not a goon or goblin but I might just be a beast and
Hoes who wanna bite me gonna need bionic teeth
Dial 911 because I did come to slay
Got your man jockin' the way I′m rockin. Now ur dude′s gay
Wannabe MCs they make me bored and wanna shoegaze
All these buns releases got me sleeping in on Tuesdays

Wiggity wack styles. I'll smoke you nggz like a Black & Mild
I′m a wild child. Put me in a basket on the Nile
Homophobics need to not worry about my lifestyle
The fabric of my life is a sexy fucking textile
You know who I run with. Don't get the exile
I′m that Exxon gassing bitches for the next mile
Wack MCs polluting, filling up landfills and waste piles
I'm sickening. Tell mom to get the Nyquil and the chamomile

Excuse me. Am I late?
Did you not get the message?
Do you need to flip the tape?
I represent for my city, for my state
That 21291718
Excuse me. Am I late?
Did you not get the message?
Do you need to flip the tape?
I represent for my city, for my state
That 21291718

You are now rocking with the best. NYC. Yes, we′re kickin it fresh to death
Inwood to the LES. Act like you know that I'm from the west Manhattan
Where it's always happening. Never sleep. We got electro stamina
Keep it hot like my bubblebath and really really glam through a drought and a famine
I can tolerate the haters with a little moderation but nomadics still dominate underground dL
Walt Disney money –dont ask dont tell. Just throw it in my wishing well
Yup, yuppies faking harlem shaking. Condos kids moneys I′m taking
Cake me up like I′m a Freemason
Fuck these white dudes. You know I love to fuck these white dudes
I put fever in the jungle but that don't mean I like you
I′m not a gold digger but if he wants to pay for brunch, cool
Money money money is the bodyguard I run to
Get your SPF up, motherfucker, cuz I sun'd you
Fuck a foggy day. Part the clouds and watch me come through
Haters get at me. I leave em wishing they could undo
Looking at me like ′honey, don't′ when I'm very honeydew

Excuse me. Am I late?
Did you not get the message?
Do you need to flip the tape?
I represent for my city, for my state
That 21291718
Excuse me. Am I late?
Did you not get the message?
Do you need to flip the tape?
I represent for my city, for my state
That 21291718

Talking blah blah blah and all that poppycock stuff
Come here sexy papi and pop that c--k up
I'm the prototype. Other hoes is the mock up
I can be your first fuck darker than hazelnut
I hope no nggz is actually mad I bossed up
Cuz if it′s a problem, I might need my salad tossed up
Like, yup das wassup. Kiss my cocoa buttered bubble butt
Handle deez nuts ′til I bust and check em both for cancer lumps

Excuse me. Am I late?
Did you not get the message?
Do you need to flip the tape?
I represent for my city, for my state
That 21291718
Excuse me. Am I late?
Did you not get the message?
Do you need to flip the tape?

I represent for my city, for my state
That 21291718

Overall Meaning

LE1F's song "Yup" is a bold message of power, confidence, and defiance, using clever wordplay and savvy cultural references to proclaim his unique identity and challenge listeners’ expectations. In the first verse, LE1F asserts his dominance over other rappers, using deceptively whimsical and cartoonish imagery to suggest his animalistic power and force. He dismisses imitation MCs as boring and irrelevant, mocking their lack of originality with a reference to shoegaze music. He also challenges homophobic prejudice, suggesting that those who criticize his lifestyle are simply afraid to confront their own prejudices. Throughout the song, LE1F celebrates his own power and success, invoking his home city of New York as a symbol of his cultural heritage and personal influence.

The chorus of the song repeats a series of numbers that represent New York’s area code and zip codes, an emblem of identity and pride. LE1F boasts of his wealth and status, alluding to his success in the music industry and his ability to dominate others. He ridicules so-called “yuppies” who pretend to embrace black culture, while also expressing his own appreciation for money and luxury. He boldly claims his sexuality and desires, using explicit language to assert his authority and sex appeal. In the final stanza, he confronts any critics or rivals, daring them to challenge his power and sensuality.

Line by Line Meaning

Knock knock. Who′s there? Nggz already know it's me
I don't need to introduce myself, you already know who I am

I′m Jigglypuff with it. I suggest you do not sleep
I am unstoppable and you better not underestimate me

I'm not a goon or goblin but I might just be a beast and
I am not your typical rapper, I am a force to be reckoned with

Hoes who wanna bite me gonna need bionic teeth
I am so unique and original that imitators won't be able to keep up

Dial 911 because I did come to slay
I am so good at what I do that I am literally killing it

Got your man jockin' the way I′m rockin. Now ur dude′s gay
My talent and confidence are so attractive that they can turn men gay

Wannabe MCs they make me bored and wanna shoegaze
Other rappers bore me with their lack of creativity, it makes me want to look down at my shoes

All these buns releases got me sleeping in on Tuesdays
The abundance of mediocre music out there makes me lose interest and sleep in

Wiggity wack styles. I'll smoke you nggz like a Black & Mild
I am so good that I can destroy bad rappers with ease

I′m a wild child. Put me in a basket on the Nile
I am free-spirited and uncontainable, like a wild child in a basket floating down the Nile river

Homophobics need to not worry about my lifestyle
People who are intolerant of LGBTQ+ individuals should mind their own business when it comes to my life

The fabric of my life is a sexy fucking textile
My life is full of vibrant and exciting experiences

You know who I run with. Don't get the exile
I have an impressive circle of connections and friends, don't try to exclude me

I′m that Exxon gassing bitches for the next mile
I am a powerful force that keeps going and going, like an Exxon gas station

Wack MCs polluting, filling up landfills and waste piles
Bad rappers are like garbage polluting the music industry and taking up space for talented artists

I'm sickening. Tell mom to get the Nyquil and the chamomile
I am so good at what I do that it's sickening, like a strong illness that requires medication to calm down

Excuse me. Am I late?
Do I need to catch up on something I missed?

Did you not get the message?
Did you not understand what I was trying to convey?

Do you need to flip the tape?
Do you need to rewind and listen again to what I said?

I represent for my city, for my state
I am an ambassador for where I come from

That 21291718
My area code and pride in where I'm from

You are now rocking with the best. NYC. Yes, we′re kickin it fresh to death
I am the best rapper from New York City and we are always stylish and current

Inwood to the LES. Act like you know that I'm from the west Manhattan
I'm from the western area of Manhattan, including Inwood and the Lower East Side

Where it's always happening. Never sleep. We got electro stamina
New York is always bustling and energetic with a thriving electronic music scene

Keep it hot like my bubblebath and really really glam through a drought and a famine
I stay stylish and glamorous no matter what, even in tough times

I can tolerate the haters with a little moderation but nomadics still dominate underground dL
I can handle criticism to a certain extent but those who stay true to themselves will always be the leaders in the underground music scene

Walt Disney money –dont ask dont tell. Just throw it in my wishing well
I have a lot of money, like Walt Disney, and don't want to talk about it. Just give me more

Yup, yuppies faking harlem shaking. Condos kids moneys I′m taking
I am taking the money of fake hipsters who appropriate Harlem culture while living in expensive condos

Cake me up like I'm a Freemason
Give me lots of money like a member of the secret society, the Freemasons

Fuck these white dudes. You know I love to fuck these white dudes
I enjoy having sex with white men but I'm also critical of their privilege and oppressive behavior

I put fever in the jungle but that don't mean I like you
I bring energy and excitement to the music scene but that doesn't mean I have to like everyone

I′m not a gold digger but if he wants to pay for brunch, cool
I'm not a materialistic person but it's nice when a man treats me and pays for things

Money money money is the bodyguard I run to
Money provides security and protection for me

Get your SPF up, motherfucker, cuz I sun'd you
I am outshining and dominating my competition

Fuck a foggy day. Part the clouds and watch me come through
Even when things seem uncertain and unclear, I will always come out on top

Haters get at me. I leave em wishing they could undo
My success and talent make my haters regret ever doubting me

Looking at me like ′honey, don′t′ when I'm very honeydew
People might think I'm naive or harmless but in reality, I'm powerful and refreshing like honeydew

Talking blah blah blah and all that poppycock stuff
People who talk too much without saying anything of value are boring and irrelevant

Come here sexy papi and pop that c--k up
Addressing a sexy man and encouraging him to show off his sexuality

I'm the prototype. Other hoes is the mock up
I am the original and the best, all other women are just imitators

I can be your first fuck darker than hazelnut
I am a desirable sexual partner with a beautiful dark complexion

I hope no nggz is actually mad I bossed up
I hope no one is angry at my success and strong leadership

Cuz if it′s a problem, I might need my salad tossed up
If anyone has a problem with me, I am willing to aggressively assert myself to defend my position

Like, yup das wassup. Kiss my cocoa buttered bubble butt
I am confident and asserting myself, while also referencing my beautiful and well-moisturized butt

Handle deez nuts ′til I bust and check em both for cancer lumps
A vulgar yet humorous reference to sexual pleasure and self-care, encouraging men to regularly check for testicular cancer

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