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.
I'm the Best Rapper Alive
Lil Wayne Lyrics
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I was the best rapper alive, you know
What I mean? Now, before I go
Into any further in this conversation
Let me let y'all know what I
Mean about this "best rapper alive"
Shit i don't think I'm better
Than anybody personally i don't
Anybody spiritually knah'mean?
I don't think I'm better
Than anybody in any way or
Form or fashion but
As far as this rap thing
I think I am better than everybody
I'm a competitor i hope
Everybody else feel the same
Way about their craft
You know what I mean? If you do, it makes
It better for the people it makes
It better for the listeners
Dog and that's how I feel about mine, so
If you're listening and you wanna
Hear somebody that's dedicated to
What they do
I'm so dedicated that I feel I'm
The best and that's that!
Bang bang, I shot you down
See, I can understand that
Bang bang, you hit the ground
Niggas be saying "Dram'
Why you talk so much shit on your mixtapes?"
Bang bang, that awful sound
When you're grinding like I'm grinding
To get where I'm at bang bang
You'll understand i used to shoot you down
Believe that!
Hahaha! Dedication 2! That's right
And I won't be saying that I'm the best
You already but I run this!'
Wake up, motherfuckers, it's Weezy
You got a problem
Hats to them Katrina victims
We still mobbin'
Shiny black coupe, at night
Look like a goblin
AK on the backseat, baby, it's so
(Gangsta! Hold up)
Right now, we're gonna hold the
Fuck up man see
Y'all niggas ain't playing close
Attention right now hahaha!
Ayy, Drama, this is what I want you to do
Man this is what
I really need you to do right
Now my nigga, Drama plus
He be hitting y'all in the
Head with that gangsta
Shit but listen, my nigga, Drama, man
Here's what I need you to do: I need you to
Give me something else for you now, just to
Warm 'em up, and then, later on
We gon' hit 'em with that so
I hope these motherfuckers ready to
Get high so get your pipes!
And get your gangsta grills!
In Lil Wayne's "I'm the Best Rapper Alive," the rapper boasts about his skills and dominance in the music industry. The song begins with a bit of bravado as he asks, "F--- with me?" before asserting that he has the crowd and is "loud and living color." Wayne claims to have his peers in his stomach and is taking control without asking for anything in exchange. He goes on to say that he would rather count $100,000 on a Sunday and bet it all on one play than battle another artist for money.
Wayne continues to assert his superiority throughout the song, mentioning his latest car with the top peeled off and noting that "big wheels make it look a lil' bulky." Despite his success, Wayne remains busy and focused as he reels in new people and makes sure that he is fishing in the right pond. He ends the song with a final message to listeners, saying that he is "the motherf***in best yet" and apologizes for his language.
Overall, "I'm the Best Rapper Alive" is a song about self-confidence, dominance, and success. Lil Wayne is not afraid to boast about his achievements and skill, even as he continues to work hard and push himself to new levels.
Line by Line Meaning
F*** with me?
Want to mess with me?
Thank you
Acknowledging something
C'mon
Encouraging someone to do something
You know me man
Saying that the person knows who he is
Alright
Agreeing to something or accepting it
O-V
Refers to himself
I got 'em boy
Saying he has control over them
Weezy baby
Referring to himself
C two
A play on his name 'Weezy',
You cant see me
Saying that he is untouchable
And I see you, Lawd
Implying that he knows everything
I, I, I got 'em
Saying he has control, again
Bring the crowd and I'm loud and living color
Saying that he is the center of attention
It is Weezy f***in' baby got these rappers in my stomach (yummy)
Saying that he is the best rapper and has everyone under his control
I'm takin' it I ain't askin' them for nothin'
Saying he doesn't need anyone's help to succeed
If you sell a million records we can battle for ya money
Implying that no one else can challenge him
I'd rather count a hundred thousand dollars on a Sunday
Saying that he doesn't even need to work to have money
Watch a football game and bet it all on one play
Implying that he can gamble freely with his money
Still stuntin' baby yes I'm still flossin'
Saying that he is still showing off his wealth
Latest car on the market with the top peeled off it
Implying that he has the best car
Big wheels make it look a lil' bulky
Saying that his car is heavy and powerful
You look a lil' salty have ya-self a chill coffee
Saying that someone is envious and should calm down
Chill out, the girls is still out
Saying that there are still women that are interested in him
Even though I am a boss and got papers to fill out
Implying that he is too busy to deal with paperwork
I'm busy I got people to reel in
Saying that he has control over others
God I hope they snappin' at the end of my rod
Saying that he is looking for success with ease
I hope I'm fishin' in the right pond
Saying that he is looking for success in the right place
And I hope you catch on to every line
Challenging his listeners to understand his music
Who a I!
Asking who he is, rhetorically
The best rapper alive (huh, yup)
Stating that he is the best rapper
Swagger right check, game tight
Implying that he has confidence and control
And they goin', R-E-S-P-E-C-T me (who?)
Saying that he deserves respect
And you should, be afraid, be very afraid
Threatening those who would oppose him
The heart of New Orleans, thumpin' and beatin'
Referring to himself as the essence of New Orleans
Livin' and breathin', steallin' and feedin'
Saying that he is constantly working
Peelin' and leavin', killin' and greivin'
Talking about the harsh realities of life
Dearly departed, erased deleted
Saying that his enemies will fail and disappear
No prints no plates, no face no trace
Implying that he can get away with anything
Out of sight out of mind, no court no case
Saying that he won't get caught
Sell his chain, celebrate, block parties, second line,
Talking about throwing parties and celebrating
Zulu ball bar, S.S. fest, jazz fest, Mardi Gras
Listing off popular events in New Orleans
Shotty bounce, body rock, now he dropped,
Talking about dancing and partying
No he got, family try, tell the feds, tell the cops
Suggesting that his family and friends will protect him
Smell a rat, comin' back, to the house, to the spot
Saying that he can detect when someone is coming for him
Tap tap, knock knock, who is that? chicka pow!
Suggesting that he will confront those who try to harm him
Trigger man, hoody man, tell the kids boogie man,
Talking about people who might try to harm him
"Pistol Pete", ammo-mammal, gun man, blum blam (ha ha)
Listing off nicknames for dangerous people
Damn semi you done f***ed up
Saying that someone has made a mistake
P**** a** n****s put ya nuts up
Putting down his opponents
Just call me!
Saying that he is always present and ready
F*** up with all these rookie M-C's?
Asking why less experienced rappers are trying to compete
Whew! smell like a bunch of p**** to me (f*** em')
Insulting those who are less experienced
F*** em' good, f*** em' long, f*** em' hard, f*** who? f*** em' all (yea)
Continuing to insult those who oppose him
Like that just like that, right back
Saying he is always present and ready
I'm on that money train and that mack will knock em' off track
Saying that his money will help him succeed
The Carter back, well protected from the warren Sapp
Referring to his own success
The young heart attack, I spit that cardiac
Saying that he is still young and successful
You cant see me baby boy you got that cataracts
Saying that others are blinded to his success
I'm right here, straight out ya hood just like an alley cat
Saying he is always present and doesn't need to hide
Since everyone's a king where the f*** ya palace at
Asking why others aren't able to succeed as he has
Me I got callus on my hand I can handle that
Saying that he can deal with anything that comes his way
Its no problem baby I so got em'
Saying he has control over everything
Its just a victory lap baby I'm just joggin'
Suggesting that he is always winning and succeeding
Yeah, and I ain't even out of breath
Saying that he can handle success without being tired
The motherf***in best yet
Saying that he is the best
Sorry for cussin'
Apologizing for his language
Who!
Asking who is better than him, rhetorically
And you should, be afraid, be very afraid, yeah
Threatening anyone who tries to oppose him
The best rapper alive
Referring to himself, saying he is the best
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dwayne Carter, Derrick Baker, Stephen Harris
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