Lil' cuete is from Inglewood, California. He colaborates wit… Read Full Bio ↴Background
Lil' cuete is from Inglewood, California. He colaborates with LA hip-hop scene. He represent Surenos. Realesed 4 Albums between 2006-now. Lil Cuete was born in 1984 into a gang infested district of west Los Angeles. His Family is a 3rd generation Chicano and his grandfather (the original Cuetero) and his uncle (Mr. Cuete) have handed down his legacy as a Lil Cuete in his varrio. The hard knock streets of L.A. are where Lil Cuete learned to survive and rise above gang violence through his music. With 4 LP's to his credit, since 17 years old, Lil Cuete has built up a loyal following of fans who understand street life because they live it. Lil Cuete is a big influence to many young rappers and to fans worldwide !
Growing up
Born : may 07 , 1986
Hometown / Birthplace : west - side Inglewood!
Growing up for Lil Cuete was hard . When he was just 7 years old he was already experiencing the gangster
life . His mother , father , grandfather , uncle , and brother were also affiliated in the sureno gangster life . Which was a bad example for Lil Cuete growing up . As you can see , thats where he got his acts of being a gangster ; his family . Lil Cuete grew up on a tough neighborhood ! The fact of an 8 year old going through his first drive - by was really tramatizing for him ! Lil Cuete was a strong little boy though . He's seen it all ; dead bodies , shootings , stabbing , rapping , etc .
Going straight to the top
Soon after he was 17 years old , Lil Cuete got his first record label with his formie homeboy chatto , chicano rappers industry . Cuete created his first album "still walkin " that album sold to an amount of 1.73 million dollars . Soon after people started hearing Lil Cuetes music and name , many record labels came in the picture . Lil Cuete decided to say with chicano industry . He soon after released his third album "walk with me " and got as many hits as the first 2 albums!! Lil Cuete is still coming out wit some new shit so stay tuned !
Commercial Success
Around his neighborhood , Lil Cuete , as he called him self then began building a reputation of becoming a famous , well - known chicano rapper . After many rappers and R & B artists heard of Lil Cuete , they started to ask hi to be the featuring artist in their next song . Such as , Mary j . Blige , Aaliyah , Tupac Shakur , Eazy - E, James Booker , and even the one and only Biggie Smalls ! ( his inspiration rapper ) He soon came out with many songs with all the artists listed BOVE .
Troubled times
However success and wealth hardly brought Lil Cuete peace . His biggest influence brought hime peace , his grandmother . Wgen his grandmother passes away , Lil Cuete just couldnt belive it , but to this very day Lil Cuete's inspiration is still his grandmother , in his eyes
So You Wanna Be A Gangsta
Lil Cuete Lyrics
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So you can keep on hatin' keep hatin' what I do*
But i know that you like it, you know you like it to.
So you wanna be a gangsta wanna be a Ryda,
Say you rollin hard but ya really not a soldier,
Say that your a playa but ya gettin played on
Stuck up in the game ye while get my pay on...
Look at all the bull shit I've been through,
Got anotha minute wanna bring you down,
Hit it I'mma say it how you like me now,
Hate it cause they all wanna be like me,
Cause alotta women wanna be wit me,
L-I-L G-U-N,
Down to pull the track back until the end,
Runnin' a muck on a daily,
Locoz clique and I'm crazy,
Takin' flipz witcha lady,
Talk ya shit you cant phase me,
Got anotha pen i can overload,
Flick up on the pen when I let it go,
9-0-6-5 till the "o",
Can't nobody sing it when I'm in the zone,
I don't really know what it really is,
To be streets since they were kids,
Open ya kid hope they come out,
Only get crazy with homies around,
Know on these streets no more delays,
You know that i really know so many ways,
You ain't the same you just a lame,
Tryin' to stay up in this game...
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A shame of an enemy,
I though he was a friend of me,
I gotta get a little better marijuana,
Yea you wanna come and get it,
I'mma make ya fill the pain,
A psycho, I'mma reload and I'm leavin you insane,
I'm leavin' a blessin' of daisy's,
I'm sobbin' and stackin' the roses,
I chill like a fo' when I'm blazin,
I'm cooler than cold than my flow is,
How many elderly victims,
How many more will I get,
I'm tellin' my parters go sick em,
I'm blasted all up on my neck,
I'm true to the game, true to the streets,
True to my lyrics and true to my beats,
Cause every time that I'm bumpin' a rhyme,
I'm makin' it sure everything is in line,
Your future is gold but your still a new,
I do what I do I ain't got shit to prove,
Else you know what I am talking about,
Have no remorse when I'm taking em out,
Runnin' your mouth don't know the rules,
Fucking with cuete then your gunna lose,
If your in my shoes,
I bet they un-do's, thinkin that...
Who in the fuck do you think that you are
Cant see me from close cant see me from far
Im rippin it up like if its hellas guitar
Now you know why people call me a star
Keepin it loaded inside of my pocket
Papers so big that it spitz like a rocket
No one can bring it the way that i drop it
Go and keep hitting but your gunna stop it
Bringin the shit that you never come at it
Compare me to you then im labled the baddest
Im leaving em fucked up and rapped up in bandages
If you couldent handle this why dont you candle it
Know that im bringing the heat(heat)
Knocking you off of your feet(feet)
The cuete can never be weak(weak)
Ill put you to bed when you sleep(sleep)
Your taking and blowing your actions
Make an example turns to ashes
Leaving them cacheous
All that im askin keepin it crazy gangsta fashion
Its the one and only ese little gun up in the mix
Serving the shit you think you dont bun
The song "So You Wanna Be a Gangsta" by Lil Cuete is a rap song that speaks about the reality of gang life. The lyrics describe how many people claim to be gangsters, but they can't actually handle the tough conditions that come with it. The song speaks to those who want to be part of a gang, who want to be a "ryda" and think it's glamorous, and the consequences of the lifestyle.
The opening lines of the song say that even if people hate on his lifestyle, he knows that deep down, they like it too. He then goes on to talk about how everyone wants to be a gangster, but they aren't cut out for it - they pretend to be soldiers, players, and gangsters, but they are the ones getting played. The follow-up lines describe the rapper's persistence, his journey, and the challenges he has faced, implying that only his haters would keep him down.
Overall, the song points out how the gangster lifestyle is filled with hardship and that only a few can actually handle it. It's a reminder to those glorifying the life of gangs that, in the end, the only ones who profit are the ones promoting this lifestyle, and those caught in the middle are usually the ones who suffer.
Line by Line Meaning
So you can keep on hatin' keep hatin' what I do*
You can continue disliking my lifestyle, but deep down, you enjoy it
But i know that you like it, you know you like it to.
I am aware that you secretly appreciate and admire my gangster persona
So you wanna be a gangsta wanna be a Ryda,
You desire to be seen as a hardcore gang member or rider
Say you rollin hard but ya really not a soldier,
You pretend to be involved in gang activities when you actually lack the courage to carry them out
Say that your a playa but ya gettin played on
You claim to be a skilled seducer but, in reality, you are the one being manipulated
Stuck up in the game ye while get my pay on...
I am prospering in the criminal underworld while you remain stagnant
I wont stop and you know it too,
I am relentless in my pursuit of success and you are aware of it
Look at all the bull shit I've been through,
I have persevered through numerous challenges and obstacles
Got anotha minute wanna bring you down,
At any given moment, I am ready to humiliate and defeat my adversaries
Hit it I'mma say it how you like me now,
I will not hold back in speaking my mind, regardless of whether it is to your liking or not
Hate it cause they all wanna be like me,
Many individuals detest me because they aspire to emulate my fearless and rebellious nature
Cause alotta women wanna be wit me,
Numerous females are drawn to me because of my reputation and charisma
L-I-L G-U-N,
My moniker is Lil Gun
Down to pull the track back until the end,
I am determined to never quit even when the going gets tough
Runnin' a muck on a daily,
I am wreaking havoc every single day
Locoz clique and I'm crazy,
I am affiliated with a gang called Locoz and I am considered insane
Takin' flipz witcha lady,
I am engaging in risky behavior with your significant other
Talk ya shit you cant phase me,
Your insults do not affect me in the slightest
Got anotha pen i can overload,
I have another pen that I can use to write more lyrics
Flick up on the pen when I let it go,
I am penning lyrics at a fast pace when I let go of my inhibitions
9-0-6-5 till the "o",
The numbers 9-0-6-5 are my area code
Can't nobody sing it when I'm in the zone,
No one can match my rap skills when I am in the zone
I don't really know what it really is,
I am not entirely sure what it means
To be streets since they were kids,
Growing up in the streets and in poverty has been my life from a very young age
Open ya kid hope they come out,
I hope that your child is born healthy
Only get crazy with homies around,
I only act wild and unpredictable when I am with my friends
Know on these streets no more delays,
Time is of the essence when it comes to street life
You know that i really know so many ways,
I have a plethora of methods and strategies to navigate the many dangers of gang culture
You ain't the same you just a lame,
You are not authentic but rather a fake and uncool individual
Tryin' to stay up in this game...
You are struggling to maintain relevance in the gang life
A shame of an enemy,
You are a poor excuse for an opponent
I though he was a friend of me,
I mistakenly believed that you were my friend
I gotta get a little better marijuana,
I need to acquire higher quality marijuana
Yea you wanna come and get it,
I know that you are eager to obtain my cannabis
I'mma make ya fill the pain,
I will inflict physical harm upon you
A psycho, I'mma reload and I'm leavin you insane,
I am a mentally unstable person and will attack you again after my initial assault
I'm leavin' a blessin' of daisy's,
I am leaving a trail of destruction and chaos
I'm sobbin' and stackin' the roses,
I am both experiencing sadness and accumulating money
I chill like a fo' when I'm blazin,
I am relaxed when I am smoking marijuana
I'm cooler than cold than my flow is,
My rap style is incredibly smooth and stylish
How many elderly victims,
How many senior citizens have I targeted
How many more will I get,
I plan on committing more crimes against the elderly
I'm tellin' my parters go sick em,
I am instructing my associates to attack my enemies
I'm blasted all up on my neck,
I have tattoos on my neck
I'm true to the game, true to the streets,
I am a committed participant in gang life and remain loyal to it
True to my lyrics and true to my beats,
My music reflects my authentic experiences and emotions
Cause every time that I'm bumpin' a rhyme,
Whenever I rap a verse
I'm makin' it sure everything is in line,
I am ensuring that my rap lyrics are perfectly aligned with the beat
Your future is gold but your still a new,
You have a promising future ahead of you but are relatively inexperienced
I do what I do I ain't got shit to prove,
I do not need to prove myself to anyone
Else you know what I am talking about,
You know exactly what I am referring to
Have no remorse when I'm taking em out,
I do not feel guilty when I eliminate my enemies
Runnin' your mouth don't know the rules,
You are speaking recklessly and do not understand the laws of the streets
Fucking with cuete then your gunna lose,
If you mess with me, you are inevitably going to fail or suffer consequences
If your in my shoes,
If you were to switch places with me
I bet they un-do's, thinkin that...
You would be overwhelmed and would crumble under the pressure of my life
Who in the fuck do you think that you are
Who do you believe yourself to be?
Cant see me from close cant see me from far
You cannot decipher my true nature when you are close or far away
Im rippin it up like if its hellas guitar
I am tearing it up like a skilled guitarist
Now you know why people call me a star
Now you understand why I am considered a celebrity
Keepin it loaded inside of my pocket
I constantly carry a gun in my pocket
Papers so big that it spitz like a rocket
I roll huge joints that burn like a rocket
No one can bring it the way that i drop it
No one can rap as well or impressively as I can
Go and keep hitting but your gunna stop it
You can keep attacking me, but you will eventually fail
Bringin the shit that you never come at it
I am introducing a unique and unprecedented style of rap
Compare me to you then im labled the baddest
If you compare yourself to me, I will emerge as the superior individual
Im leaving em fucked up and rapped up in bandages
I am causing considerable harm and injury to my enemies
If you couldent handle this why dont you candle it
If you cannot handle my rap skills, why don't you just quit?
Know that im bringing the heat(heat)
I am bringing the fire or heat in terms of my style and skills
Knocking you off of your feet(feet)
I am causing you to become overwhelmed or fall to the ground
The cuete can never be weak(weak)
I will never exhibit signs of weakness
Ill put you to bed when you sleep(sleep)
I will attack you when you are at your most vulnerable, such as when you are sleeping
Your taking and blowing your actions
You are taking action without fully considering the consequences or impact
Make an example turns to ashes
The repercussions of your decisions will be disastrous
Leaving them cacheous
I am harming and injuring people
All that im askin keepin it crazy gangsta fashion
All I am demanding is that we maintain a wild and dangerous gangster image
Its the one and only ese little gun up in the mix
I am the only individual like me involved in this lifestyle
Serving the shit you think you dont bun
I am presenting you with a unique style that you would not have expected from me
Contributed by Maya R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rosendo Chapa
I remember jamming this song this song got me 2nd verse was always the dopest 🇲🇽💯 R.I.P cuete
LOL No
He died?
Jose Loko
@Coco Puffs LMAO!!
Gerry Alonso
Lmao
Coco Puffs
Hes not dead wym?
Bryan Marie
The song will never get old
jenny rudat
I really respect these men ! I have so much to say you guys are the real shit! i hate fake rappers who are not really from nowhere but the stores, ya know, i love you south siders love you peeps
kajcsapapa
one of his best songs to this day
Juan Sanchez
He only has like 3 good songs lol
Brian Nelson Jr.
Who else still here in 2020 💯 if u a real fan ❤