Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. (born September … Read Full Bio ↴Did you mean: Lil' Wayne
Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. (born September 27, 1982 in New Orleans, Louisiana), better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. Formerly a member of the rap group the Hot Boys, he joined the Cash Money Records collective as a teenager. Get It How U Live, released in 1997, was Lil Wayne's first album with Hot Boys, and Tha Block is Hot, his solo debut, came out in 1999.
After gaining fame with two other albums in the early 2000s, Lil Wayne reached higher popularity with 2004's Tha Carter and its two subsequent albums Tha Carter II (2005) and Tha Carter III (2008). He earned various accolades following Tha Carter III, including being nominated for eight Grammy Awards. He released a rock album titled Rebirth in 2010.
Dipset
Lil Wayne Lyrics
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Cut the music up in the phones Drew
My hair is blockin' it
[Laughs]
My shit growin' like my money....Hah
The Runners!
[Hook]
In the song "Dipset" by Lil Wayne, the opening lines "Oh Yea, cut the music up in the phones Drew, My hair is blocking it" sets the stage for the rapper's lyrical prowess. Wayne is speaking on the impact of his wealth, comparing the growth of his hair to the growth of his assets. The line "My shit growin' like my money" is a clever way of saying that Wayne's value and influence is continuously expanding.
He continues to rap about his lavish lifestyle, referencing the popular Harlem-based rap group, The Diplomats or Dipset, who were known for their extravagant fashion and wealth. Wayne boasts about his own ability to live large, stating that he too "belongs in the Dipset". He brags about his success, stating that he's "richer than a heart attack" and has "more ice than a hockey rink". In the following lines, he references his own musical success, referencing platinum records and "Rick Flair shit", which is likely a reference to the wrestler who was known for his flamboyant personality and luxury lifestyle.
Ultimately, "Dipset" is a song about Lil Wayne's personal wealth and success, comparing himself to other icons of luxurious living. He is painting an image of himself as a larger-than-life figure, with his confidence and prowess on display throughout.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Yea, Cut the music up in the phones Drew, My hair is blockin' it
The singer asks Drew to turn up the sound on the headphones as his hair is obstructing the music from his ears.
My shit growin' like my money….Hah
The singer is expressing his wealth, stating that his money and hair are both growing.
The Runners!
The singer gives a shout-out to The Runners, likely the producers of the song.
Let's Go
The artist encourages listeners to get ready and excited for what's to come.
[Hook]
This is the chorus or repeated section of the song.
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Nick Clague
13 years later and I’m still hitting this song up
Supreme Royal
The beginning of the song still give me the same chills 🥶
Blizz Montega
istg it do
D M
Nostalgic as fuck…
Coe R
My shit growing like my money 🔥🔥🔥
Jeff Pearson
one of the best lil' wayne songs period.
Tony Garcia
Dipset2 better
Marz Bound
Tony Garcia no
Robotron 123
And it was free!
John Fuller
Thats a fact only real fans kbow the droights bruh