Hustla
N.O.R.E. Lyrics


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[Talking]
Yeah, pimps up hoes down, yeah
Hustlas, playas, gangstas, gangstas, yeah
Fa shiggedel, shiggedy, uh, click shit down
What is it, check this out

[E-40]
Raised in the heart of the ghetto, dipping and dodging the metro
Pitching the ? and coke that's what I use to pedal
Heavy metal, a j-jack of all trays
Then you pimp, that's a hustler in many ways

Acting bad in the traffic, the hustler with the package
Serving that cha-cha, that yell, they all tragic magic
Plastic baggage, jelly jars in microwaves
Got to have it, backwoods and purple hayes

Mess around in my side of town, get clowned down
John, Jane Doe, lost and found
Everybody know this young player's about his business
Riches, chickens I pimp, but lickeness

My L.I.P.I folks be digging this
Devon, Pimpy Gear, Max Queezthis
Gorilla, Scarp Down, no conscience
In this occupation you can't be generous

Me and my fellas be bossing, dipping the pander and flossing
No matter how much it's costing we do this often cause we

[Chorus: x 8]
We just some pimps, playas
Hustlers, gangstas

[James "Stomp Down" Bailey]
Walk that walk, when you talk that talk
Get your scrilla, be a pimp about it when you on your hustle
Have heart, have money, have muscle
Make sure your L-I-P's be on a rumble

It's like A-B-C's when I spit it
Don't even spot me on the map, 40 did it
When you dead nigga shitted in they bridges
You got a house that's sold out full of bitches

I be the proudest old son of Sick Wid It
Know I'm coming cause I walk with a limp and
Step to the ladder like a playa now I'm pimping
Never gabbles in a hoe and come up with it

Navi cars and a home there's no limit
And I could rock a Prada suit and I feel it
You know I'm bout to buy a bentley in a minute
Fresh off the showroom floor when I spend it

[Chorus: x 8]

[E-40]
H-I double L Side
13-24 Magazine where I resigned
1-9-7-0 Oldsmobile Cutlass is what I drive
With the same colored tent as the paint, who that inside

And hiding behind that cloud of smoke, waving they gun
Girl that's 40 and them they some factors they all one
Them playas got more paper than ?keegles? and than some
I always see them at the casino bossing and smabbing

Surrounded by a whole bunch of people placing they bet and
Sitting at the gambling table just like some veterans
Talking to they fans drinking Purken and playing Roulette and
Hold up, sweet heart, I'm not done

You know I'm from the Yay where all the game come from
I'm O.G., like the candle light grip
I'm company, Too Sheezy and Magic Mike
I'm the one that named the burn out sparkies

Back in the days when everybody was happy in they cabinet
And bags, I know you know, that it's a drought
Real brothers like me where did they go
Somebody tell me where my





[Chorus: x 8]

Overall Meaning

The song Hustla by N.O.R.E. featuring James "Stomp Down" Bailey and E-40 is a rap song that celebrates the hustler lifestyle. The song's tone is confident, boasting about the wealth and power that comes from hustling, and it's full of complex rhymes and wordplay. Throughout the song, N.O.R.E. and his collaborators talk about the different ways they hustle, whether it's selling drugs, pimping, or just being savvy about how to make money. They also touch on the dangers and risks involved in the game, including getting "clowned" if you mess around in the wrong part of town.


The lyrics to Hustla can be interpreted in a few different ways. On one hand, the song celebrates the hustle and the ability to make money in unconventional or illegal ways. The rappers are proud of their business acumen and their ability to outsmart the authorities and their competition. On the other hand, the song also acknowledges the darker side of the game, including the risks involved and the fact that not everyone who gets into the hustle comes out on top. The lyrics are filled with obscure slang and references that might be difficult for some listeners to decipher, but the overall message is clear: hustling is hard work, but it's worth it if you do it right.


Overall, Hustla is a song that glorifies the hustle and the grind, but it also acknowledges the realities and risks involved in this way of life. It's a complex and challenging piece of music that rewards close listening and careful interpretation.


Line by Line Meaning

Raised in the heart of the ghetto, dipping and dodging the metro
I grew up in the worst part of town and had to avoid getting caught by the police


Pitching the ? and coke that's what I use to pedal
I sold drugs like heroin and cocaine because I had no other options


Then you pimp, that's a hustler in many ways
If you become a pimp, you become a hustler in many ways because you have to be clever to make money


Serving that cha-cha, that yell, they all tragic magic
I sold drugs like heroin and cocaine and it ruined people's lives


Got to have it, backwoods and purple hayes
I needed to make money so badly that I resorted to selling drugs and smoking marijuana


Me and my fellas be bossing, dipping the pander and flossing
Me and my friends are in charge and we're making money by pimping and showing off our wealth


No matter how much it's costing we do this often cause we
We spend a lot of money to maintain our lifestyle because we're addicted to the power and money that comes with being a pimp or hustler


Walk that walk, when you talk that talk
If you're going to talk about being a pimp or hustler, you better be able to back it up with your actions


Make sure your L-I-P's be on a rumble
You need to have a solid crew that's ready to fight and protect you


You got a house that's sold out full of bitches
If you're a successful pimp, you'll have a house full of women who are working for you


And I could rock a Prada suit and I feel it
I have the money and confidence to wear expensive designer clothing


Real brothers like me where did they go
I'm wondering where all of my friends and peers went, who also grew up in poverty and turned to hustling to survive




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