H-U-S-T-L-E
Murs Lyrics

Everybody out here wanna be hustlers, man
Many people in the area aspire to become successful hustlers.

Buit they dont have any idea what I used to do
However, they lack knowledge of my previous hustling experiences.

I used to do anything imaginable
I had the ability to come up with any scheme that I could think of.

A nigga like me was scared to go to jail
I, personally, had a great fear of being incarcerated.

So I'd use my brain and just think up the most outlandish shit
To avoid jail time, I would utilize my intellect to conceive of the most audacious plans.

Shit niggas would never do, I used to get dirty
I would engage in activities that others were not daring or risky enough to pursue.

Now these niggas out here just be out here queer hustling
Currently, individuals in the area engage in lacklustre or unconventional hustling.

Man these niggas got it all backwards
Those individuals do not understand how true hustling really works.

I'm gonna show 'em how I used to do it
I plan to exhibit my previous hustling expertise to those individuals.

A lotta people wanna knock what we do on my block
Many people criticize the actions that we take in our community.

But we do what we do cause we ain't got a lot
However, we continue to engage in those activities out of necessity due to our reduced resources.

And you might get shot if your tounges not watched
One could get injured if they are careless or speak inappropriately.

Casue dudes walk around with hand cannons in their crotch
This is due to individuals in the area carrying concealed firearms.

Fucking up the way they walk, stuck to the strip like scotch
As a result, these individuals walk in a peculiar manner, remaining in a specific area.

With the top notch Bosch that can cook clean rocks
They possess high-quality tools that are capable of preparing pure and refined drugs.

See times is too hard for us to ever go soft
Due to our challenging circumstances, we must maintain our resilience and not give up.

So the doc got me on prescription strength zoloft
A medical professional prescribed me Zoloft to help ease my stress.

So I can deal with the stress and I won't go off
This is so I can better cope with stress and avoid losing my composure.

But I'm on top, won't stop 'til the microphone drop
Despite my struggles, I remain successful and will not stop pursuing my passion for music.

Rollin' four deep in the Cut like, what?
My companions and I are travelling in a car with four seats, proclaiming our presence in the community.

Hit you up and then roll off, we tryin' to get this dough boss
We make brief, successful business dealings and move forward to attain financial stability.

We don't do diamonds cause my dudes ain't show offs
We do not exhibit wealth through luxurious items as it may draw attention that we do not desire.

Tryin' to keep it low so we don't see no cops
We aim to maintain a subtle profile to avoid legal troubles and suspicions.

Wanna blow up, but I don't wanna go pop
I aspire to achieve great success in my music career but do not wish to compromise my artistic integrity.

Gotta blow up cause I can't let this dough stop
I must attain success to secure my financial stability.

H-U-S-T-L-E (Hustler!)
Hustling is a part of my lifestyle and is celebrated within my community.

You'll never find a dime that ain't mine motherfucker
I possess full control and profit over all of my endeavours.

Roll not to be broke and have to stroll like a sucker
I engage in hustling to avoid being impoverished and having to beg for money.

So pay me what you owe me, and don't play with me homie
If you are indebted to me, pay me my dues promptly without delay or deception.

I used to sell insense bottle 10 cents a dozen
In the past, I would sell bundles of incense bottles for a cheap price.

Hit the strip and make 'em flip for a dollar a sack
On the main road, I sold small bags of cannabis for a profit.

Everyday before juinor high I bought a six pack
Before starting school, I would purchase a pack of six alcoholic beverages.

And sold 'em for a buck a piece down by the track
I would then sell each drink for one dollar each near the train tracks.

And I never sold crack, did aluminum cans
Contrary to common perceptions, I've never engaged in selling crack cocaine and instead sold aluminum cans for recycling.

Used to get laughed at by you and your mans
Many people used to mock me and my endeavors.

But I never let it get, stay true to my plans
However, the criticisms did not detract me from the course of actions I had in store.

I used it all for the studio (Now you understand)
All the earnings from my hustling were invested into my music studio.

In the grocery store parking lot, like can I help you ma'am?
I used to offer my services to carry groceries for customers in the parking lot to make extra cash.

To the car with those bags, used to run that old drag
I would sprint with the customer's bags to their car, which was an exhausting process.

For a itty bitty tip, maybe a quarter or more
In return, I would receive a small gratuity for my efforts, which could be anywhere from a few cents to twenty-five cents.

And when I wasn't doing that I was knocking at your door
When I wasn't busy with other ventures, I would go door-to-door in my neighbourhood offering my services.

Like, "May I speak to the head of the household?"
My sales pitch would usually begin with this line, inquiring for the person in charge of making household decisions.

Then give you the speech on how buying this candys keeping me out the
I would then explain how purchasing my candy products was aiding me in avoiding criminal activities.

Streets
This was essentially my plea to utilize my candy services to help me remain out of illegal activities.

Cheap dirt hustles, no glorious tales, but it did keep my black ass from Going to jail
Although my hustling was not glamorous, it prevented me from getting arrested and going to jail.

And I'm a
And I am a hustler.

I can make a dollar out a dime when I hollar out a rhyme
I am so skilled in my hustling that I can turn a small investment into a significant profit.

From the school of hard knocks, so a scholar of the grind
My experience in difficult circumstances has provided me with a lot of lessons and mastery of the hustling mentality.

Used to dub tapes myself, claim the quality was fine
To produce my music, I used to make copies of my tapes myself despite the sub-par quality of the recordings.

But it sounded like shit, lots of hits, hella static
Despite this fact, the tapes were still filled with a lot of hit songs and a copious amount of static noise.

But for three plus two, them shits moved like magic
Despite being of poor quality, I managed to sell many tapes for five dollars each due to the popularity of my music.

That's five well spent for true hip-hop addicts
True hip-hop enthusiasts did not mind paying for my music, and considered it a worthwhile investment.

And once they're friends heard it, then they all had to have it
Once people's friends heard my music, they wanted to obtain copies of the recordings for themselves.

So I took it on the road with little to no baggage
With the demand for my music increasing, I decided to embark on tour with only the essentials.

Just some draws and casettes, droppin' jaws with my sets
I carried only a few clothing items and tapes, and managed to impress audiences with my music performances.

Once they saw the live show they had to take a piece home
After witnessing my captivating live performances, fans were eager to obtain my music recordings to enjoy them whenever they wanted.

Now I'm almost famous, used to be least known
As a result of my tireless efforts and exceptional talent, I have become quite well-known and recognized in the music industry.

But not to big to walk the streets alone
Despite my newfound fame, I still maintain a down-to-earth attitude and am comfortable walking around alone in public places.

Stand in front of any venue witha box of cd's
At music venues where I am performing, I am unafraid to sell CDs to fans directly.

And these kids love me I stay DTE
Fans of my music are fond of me and appreciate my approachability and humility. I continue to remain Down To Earth.