Gossip
Lil Wayne Lyrics

I hate gossip
Lil Wayne dislikes the act of repeating unnecessary information about others behind their backs.

And I don't walk around looking for it, you know?
Lil Wayne doesn't search for gossip, nor does he care to hear it from anyone else.

But, yesterday it seemed to just wander around 'til it found me
Despite Lil Wayne's lack of interest in gossip, he stumbled upon some rumors about him the previous day.

Then why don't try provin' it?
Lil Wayne challenges people spreading gossip to back up their claims with actual evidence.

Stop hatin' on a nigga
Lil Wayne wants people to stop spreading negativity, especially if it's unfounded.

That is a weak emotion, the lady of a nigga
Lil Wayne believes that hating on someone is a foolish and weak thing to do.

And you can get tipped like you're waitin' on a nigga
If someone keeps spreading negative rumors, they might get threatened or assaulted.

Put a body bag and an apron on a nigga
Lil Wayne warns that a hater might end up dead or severely injured for talking too much.

I give my all behind the mic
Lil Wayne puts in his best effort when performing on stage or in the studio.

But you can never see if you sit behind the light
People who don't work hard or don't take risks will never understand Lil Wayne's struggles or achievements.

And you don't have to pick me to win the title fight
Not everyone has to choose Lil Wayne as the best rapper, but he will prove he's the best anyway.

But I'ma wear that championship belt so tight
Lil Wayne will win and defend his title as the best rapper with a strong grip.

And if I'm wrong, there is no right
If Lil Wayne makes a mistake, he won't have a chance to correct it.

And if I'm wrong, there is Snow White
If Lil Wayne's wrong, then Snow White doesn't exist, meaning it's impossible.

I'm tryna be polite
Lil Wayne attempts to be respectful towards others, even if they don't treat him the same way.

But you bitches in my hair like the fuckin' po-lice
Lil Wayne can't escape haters or rumors, which annoy him like police officers.

And my flow is rare, these other rappers nice
Lil Wayne claims his rapping style is unique and better than other rappers.

These other rappers bark, some of 'em even bite
Other rappers try to sound tough or aggressive, but Lil Wayne thinks they're still inferior.

But I'm much more bright, I give the game sight
Lil Wayne thinks he's smarter than other rappers and can illuminate the rap game with his words.

So before you dim the light, you just might, might wanna
Lil Wayne suggests that other rappers shouldn't try to compete with him, or they'll only get embarrassed.

Stop! Analyzing, criticizing
Lil Wayne advises people to stop scrutinizing his actions or words and criticizing him.

You should realize what I am and start epitomizing
Lil Wayne thinks people should accept him for who he is and start emulating his rap style.

Legitimate, I got the heart of the biggest lion
Lil Wayne trumps other rappers with his integrity and courage.

I'm confident, like fuck 'em all, pull out my dick and ride it
Lil Wayne is not afraid to assert himself confidently and take risks.

My flow sick, so sick, it's like my shit is dying
Lil Wayne thinks his rap style is so original and dope that it defies conventions and boundaries.

It rains a lot in my city because my city's crying
Lil Wayne believes his hometown of New Orleans is suffering from poverty, crime, and natural disasters.

Because my city's dying
Lil Wayne thinks New Orleans is declining and needs outside support to revive it.

Still I emerge from all of that, I am a living pioneer, near Zion
Despite his city's struggles, Lil Wayne surpasses them and becomes a successful and innovative rapper.

Fear God, not them, steer my robin coupe
Lil Wayne believes in God and rejects the false idols of modern society.

Through the streets of the Boot, and suwoop
Lil Wayne drives his car on the streets of Louisiana and uses a signal to greet his fellow Blood gang members.

And then I leak blood in the booth, I leave a bloodbath
Lil Wayne becomes violent and destructive when he raps, leaving a trail of bloodshed behind him.

Sorry, there's a tub in the booth, now where the drugs at?
Lil Wayne has a drug addiction and uses drugs while recording music in a recording booth.

I'm twisted like the strings on a shoe, no, nigga, fuck that
Lil Wayne is crazy and unpredictable like the laces on a shoe, but he doesn't care.

I'm twisted like the strings on a boot, now where New Orleans at?
Lil Wayne is still twisted and crazy, but he also loves his hometown and wants to shout it out.

I feel hip-hop stole me like a bus pass
Lil Wayne thinks rap music has taken over his life, like a bus pass that gets him everywhere.

So in your possession, I-I-I must ask
Lil Wayne is curious about how other people perceive him and his music.

Hey, haven't I been good to you?
Lil Wayne wonders if he's been fair and loyal to his fans or entourage.

(Think it over) tell me, haven't I been sweet to you?
Lil Wayne asks people to reflect on his behaviour and decide if he's been kind and friendly or not.

Drag my name through the mud, I come out clean
Lil Wayne is often the target of rumors or scandals, but he always manages to prove his innocence.

Cast away stones, I won't even blink
Lil Wayne is used to getting criticized or attacked, but he won't show any weakness or vulnerability.

A gun is not a math problem, I won't even think
Lil Wayne is a violent person at times and won't hesitate to use a gun to solve problems.

Just leave you dead like the mink under my sink
Lil Wayne will kill anyone who threatens him or his family, just like he throws away a dead mink.

Don't believe in me, don't believe me
Lil Wayne doesn't care if people trust him or not, nor does he care to convince them otherwise.

I graduated from hungry and made it to greedy
Lil Wayne started as a poor and ambitious rapper, but now he's rich and greedy.

My flow is like pasta, take it and eat it
Lil Wayne's rap style is versatile and delicious, just like pasta.

But I'm gon' need cheese if I'm baking a ziti
Lil Wayne needs money or a profit if he's going to keep making music or living large.

You niggas want beef, I want a steak, and, we be
Other rappers may want conflict or contest, but Lil Wayne wants to enjoy a nice steak dinner with them.

Lost in Amsterdam or Jamaica where weed be
Lil Wayne likes to get high in Amsterdam or Jamaica, where marijuana is legal or abundant.

Hardbody nigga just takin' it easy
Lil Wayne is still tough and hardworking, but he also knows how to relax and take it easy.

All about my paper, 'bout my paper like E-Z
Lil Wayne is all about making money or profit, just like the company E-Z.

Wider wrappers, why do rappers lie to fans, lie to rappers?
Lil Wayne criticizes other rappers who lie to their fans or colleagues, especially about their skills or success.

Lot of rappers lie like actors, cut the motherfuckin' cameras
Lil Wayne thinks many rappers are fake and pretentious, like actors on a movie set, and wants them to stop faking.

Cut the check, nigga, fuck your props
Lil Wayne wants to get paid for his work and talent, not just receive praise or recognition.

And make it out to "Mr. Hip-Hop"
Lil Wayne wants the check to be addressed to him, as the most successful and influential rapper, aka "Mr. Hip-Hop"

I'm not dead, I'm alive
Lil Wayne reassures his fans or listeners that he's still alive and well, despite the rumors or negativity surrounding him.