Illmatic was a critically acclaimed bestseller and is widely considered one of the greatest rap albums of all time. He married R&B singer Kelis in 2005, they have one son together, and she filed for divorce on the 29th of April 2009. Nas was also a part of hip hop supergroup The Firm, which released one album.
In the years following the release of Illmatic, Nas pursued a more commercial direction, which resulted in wider success but decreased artistic credibility among critics and hip-hop purists. Furthermore, Nas' increased commercial success was accompanied by stylistic changes that fostered accusations of "selling out". Nevertheless, the LP Stillmatic is often credited for restoring Nas' credibility among fans. Since the success of Stillmatic, Nas continues to maintain a high profile within the hip hop community, and has pursued a decidedly progressive and personal aesthetic. While Nas' current artistic direction differs greatly from his most successful work, it has ensured that he remains one of the most respected and acclaimed contemporary rappers.
1973โ1992: Childhood and early career
Nas was born in Brooklyn, New York, as the elder of Olu Dara and Fannie Ann Jones's two children; his brother Jabari (nicknamed "Jungle" because he was born in the Congo) is the younger of the two. The family lived for a time in Brooklyn, before moving to Queensbridge, the largest public housing project in the United States. Olu Dara left the household in 1986, when Nas was 13, and Ann Jones raised her two boys on her own. Nas dropped out of school in the eighth grade and began selling drugs on the streets of New York. He educated himself, reading about African culture and civilization, the Qur'an, the Bible and the Five Percent Nation. He also studied the origin of hip hop music, taping records that played on his local radio station. As a child, Nas had wanted to be an instrumentalist (at the age of three, Nas played his father's trumpet on the step of their Brooklyn home) and also a comic book artist. Shortly after his parents separated, Nas began to write short stories as he immersed himself deeper into hip-hop culture.
By his preteen years, he had settled on pursuing a career as a rapper, and as a teenager enlisted his best friend and upstairs neighbor Willie "Ill Will" Graham as his DJ. Nas first went by the nickname Kid Wave before adopting his more commonly known alias of Nasty Nas. Nas and Graham soon met hip-hop producer and Flushing Queens resident Large Professor, who introduced Nas to his group, Main Source. In 1991, Nas made his on-record debut with a verse on "Live at the BBQ", from Main Source's LP Breaking Atoms. Despite the substantial buzz for Nas in the underground scene, the rapper was rejected by major labels and was not signed to a recording deal. Nas and Graham continued to work together, but their partnership was cut short when Graham was shot and killed by a gunman in Queensbridge on May 23, 1992.
1992โ1995: The recording and release of Illmatic
In mid-1992, Nas was approached by MC Serch of 3rd Bass, who became his manager and secured Nas a record deal with Columbia Records the same year. Nas made his solo debut on the single "Halftime" from Serch's soundtrack for the film Zebrahead. The single increased the buzz surrounding Nas and when MC Serchโs solo album is released later in the year, Nasโ standout appearance on "Back To The Grill" only intensified interest in his upcoming album, amid immense anticipation. Hailed as the second coming of Rakim, his rhyming skills attracted a significant amount of attention within the hip-hop community. However, many were concerned that Columbia, being a major label, would try to dilute his New York based style.
In 1994, Nas' debut album, Illmatic was finally released. Critically acclaimed and widely regarded as one of the premier rap albums ever created, Illmatic featured lyrics that portrayed stunning visual imagery and production courtesy of several producers . The album featured production from Large Professor, Pete Rock, Q-Tip (of A Tribe Called Quest) and DJ Premier, as well as guest appearances from Nas' friend AZ and his father Olu Dara on the song "Life's a Bitch", Illmatic was immediately hailed as a masterpiece by critics, and is still highly regarded as one of the definitive hip-hop albums of all time. Notable songs on the album included "NY State of Mind" (produced by Premier), "The World Is Yours" (produced by Pete Rock), "One Love" (produced by Q-Tip) and "It Ain't Hard To Tell" (produced by Large Professor and featuring a sample of "Human Nature" by Michael Jackson). However, due in part to extensive bootlegging, the record sales fell below expectations.
Following Illmatic, Nas appeared on AZ's Doe Or Die album, and collaborated with his Queensbridge-associates, Mobb Deep, on their album, The Infamous. One notable achievement during this period was Nas' verse on "Verbal Intercourse" on Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx. After this appearance, Nas received a Source Quotable as he had the distinction of being the only non-Wu-Tang Clan member to be featured on one of the group's solo albums.
1996โ1998: From It Was Written to The Firm
Columbia began to press Nas to work towards more commercial topics like the rapper The Notorious B.I.G., who had become successful by releasing street singles that still retained pop-friendly appeal. Nas traded manager MC Serch for Steve Stoute, and began preparation for his second LP, It Was Written, consciously working towards a crossover-oriented sound. It Was Written, chiefly produced by Poke and Tone of Trackmasters Entertainment, was released during the summer of 1996. Two singles, "If I Ruled The World (Imagine That)" (featuring Lauryn Hill of The Fugees) and "Street Dreams" (a remix features R. Kelly) were instant hits. These songs were promoted by big-budget music videos directed by Hype Williams, making Nas a common name among mainstream hip-hop. Other notable tracks on the album included "The Message" and "I Gave You Power," which tells a story from the perspective of a gun. It Was Written also featured the debut of The Firm, a supergroup consisting of Nas, AZ, Foxy Brown, and Cormega. The album also introduced Nas's Mafioso-inspired character "Nas Escobar", who lived more of a Scarface/Casino-esque lifestyle. On the other hand, Illmatic, which, while having numerous references to Tony Montana and the theatrical hit featuring Al Pacino, was more about Nas' life as a teenager in the projects, hustling and smoking marijuana.
The Firm signed to Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment label, and began working on their debut album. Halfway through the production of the album, Cormega was fired from the group by Steve Stoute, who had unsuccessfully attempted to force Cormega to sign a deal with his management company. Cormega therefore became one of Nas' most vocal opponents, releasing a number of underground hip-hop singles dissing Nas, Stoute, and Nature, who was Cormega's replacement in The Firm. The Firm's The Album was finally released in 1997 to mixed reviews and lackluster sales and the members of the supergroup went their separate ways.
At about this time, Nas became a spokesperson for the Willie Esco urban clothing line, but had no other connection with the clothing line. He stopped promoting Willie Esco in 2000, dissatisfied with the company's operations. During the same period, Nas co-wrote and starred in Hype Williams' 1998 feature film Belly, which also featured DMX, Taral Hicks, and T-Boz of TLC among its cast.
1998โ2000: I Am... to Nastradamus
In 1998, Nas began work on a double album to be entitled I Am...The Autobiography, which he intended as the middle ground between the extremes of Illmatic and It Was Written. The album was completed in early 1999, and a music video was shot for its lead single, Nas Is Like, produced by DJ Premier and featuring vocal samples from "It Ain't Hard to Tell". However, much of the LP was leaked in MP3 format onto the Internet, and Nas and Stoute quickly recorded enough substitute material to constitute a single-disc release.
The second single for I Am was "Hate Me Now," featuring Sean "Puffy" Combs (now "Diddy"), was used as an example by Nas' critics for moving towards commercial themes. Hype Williams shot an allegorical video for the single, which featured Nas and Puffy being crucified in a manner similar to Jesus; After the video was completed, Combs, a Catholic, requested his crucifixion scene be edited out of the video. However, the unedited copy of the "Hate Me Now" video made its way to MTV, and was premiered on April 15, 1999 on TRL. A furious Combs and his bodyguards allegedly made their way into Steve Stoute's office and assaulted him, at one point apparently hitting Stoute over the head with a champagne bottle. Stoute pressed charges, but he and Combs settled out-of-court that June.
Columbia had scheduled to release the pirated material from I Am under the title Nastradamus during the latter half of 1999, but, at the last minute, decided Nas should record an entirely new album for release. Nastradamus was therefore rushed to meet a November release date. Though critics were not kind to the album, it did result in a minor hit, the Timbaland-produced "You Owe Me," featuring R&B singer Ginuwine. The only pirated track from I Am... to make it onto Nastradamus was "Project Windows," featuring Ronald Isley. A number of the other bootlegged tracks later made their way onto The Lost Tapes, a collection of underground Nas songs that was released by Columbia in September 2002. The collection saw decent sales and received glowing reviews.
2000โ2001: The Nas vs. Jay-Z rivalry and Stillmatic
The highly publicized rivalry between Nas and Jay-Z began as a rivalry between Nas and Jay-Z's protege, Memphis Bleek. On his debut album Coming of Age, Bleek made a song entitled "Memphis Bleek Is", which was similar in concept to Nas' single "Nas is Like". On the same album, Bleek recorded "What You Think Of That" featuring Bleek's mentor Jay-Z, which contains the refrain, "I'ma ball 'til I fall/what you think of that?". In retaliation, "Nastradamus", the title track from Nas' second 1999 album, featured a reference to "What You Think Of That". The lyrics state, "You wanna ball till you fall, I can help you with that/You want beef? I could let a slug melt in your hat." Memphis Bleek perceived the reference on "Nastradamus" as a diss, and therefore dissed Nas on the lead single for his The Understanding LP, My Mind Right".
QB's Finest was a compilation album that featured Nas and a number of other rappers from Queensbridge, including Mobb Deep, Nature, Littles, The Bravehearts (which included Nas' younger brother Jungle among its members), and Cormega, who had briefly reconciled with Nas. The album also featured guest appearances from Queensbridge hip-hop legends Roxanne Shante, MC Shan, and Marley Marl. Shan and Marley Marl both appeared on the lead single "Da Bridge 2001", which was based on Shan & Marl's 1986 recording "The Bridge". "Da Bridge 2001" also featured a response from Nas to Memphis Bleek, in which Nas called out most of the Roc-A-Fella Records roster, including Bleek, Damon Dash, Beanie Sigel, and Jay-Z.
Jay-Z responded to Nas' songs with an onstage swipe during the 2001 Hot 97 Summer Jam concert in New York City, when he premiered his song "Takeover." Initially, the song was to only be a Mobb Deep diss, only including one line about Nas near the end. Nevertheless, Nas recorded the "Stillmatic Freestyle," an underground single which sampled Rakim and Eric B.'s "Paid in Full" beat, and attacked Jay-Z and his Roc-A-Fella label. On his 2001 album, The Blueprint, Jay-Z rewrote "Takeover," dedicating half of the song to dissing Nas, claiming that he had a "...one hot album every ten year average" record (referring to Illmatic) that his flow was weak, and that he had fabricated his past as a hustler.
Nas responded with "Ether", the track begins with gunshots and a repeated, slowed-down sample of Tupac rapping "Fuck Jay-Z." (taken from Tupac's "Fuck Friends") In "Ether," Nas accuses Jay-Z of stealing ("biting") lyrics from The Notorious B.I.G. and brown-nosing Nas and other rappers for fame. Ether was included on Nas' fifth studio album, Stillmatic, released in December 2001. Stillmatic managed to be not only a critically-acclaimed comeback album, but a commercial success as well, albeit not on the level of It Was Written and I Am...; the album debutted at #7 on the Billboard album charts and featured the singles "Got Ur Self A..." and "One Mic." In terms of commercial success, Jay's The Blueprint was certified double-platinum, while Stillmatic went platinum.
Jay-Z responded to "Ether" with a freestyle entitled "Supa Ugly." going into detail about how he had sex with Carmen Bryan, the mother of Nas' daughter Destiny. Nas dismissed the track by claiming that he was no longer with Bryan during the time the affair took place. In a recent interview, however, New York radio station Hot 97 settled the battle taking votes comparing "Ether" and "Supa Ugly," and Nas won with 58% while Jay-Z got 42% of the votes. By 2005, the two rappers had eventually ended their feud without violence or animosity. During Jay-Z's I Declare War - Power House concert, Jay-Z announced to the crowd, "It's bigger than 'I Declare War'. Let's go, Esco!" Nas then joined Jay-Z onstage, and the two then performed "Dead Presidents" together, which Jay-Z had sampled from Nas' song "The World is Yours."
2002โPresent: From God's Son to Street's Disciple and beyond
In December 2002, Nas released the God's Son album. and its lead single, "Made You Look". The album debuted at #18 on the Billboard charts despite widespread internet bootlegging. Time Magazine named his album best hip-hop album of the year. Vibe Magazine gave it 4 stars and The Source gave it 4 mics. The second single, the inspirational "I Can", which reworked elements from Beethoven's "Fur Elise", became Nas' biggest hit to date during the spring and summer of 2003, garnering substantial radio airplay on urban, rhythmic, and top 40 radio stations, as well as on the MTV and VH1 music video networks. God's Son also includes several songs dedicated to memory of Nas' mother, who died of cancer in 2002. In 2003, Nas was featured on the Korn song "Play Me", from Koะฏn's Take a Look in the Mirror LP.
Nas released his seventh studio album, the critically acclaimed double-disc Street's Disciple, on November 30, 2004. The album's first singles were "Thief's Theme" and "Bridging the Gap", which features his father Olu Dara on vocals. The album also includes "These are Our Heroes", which accuses prominent sports stars and actors such as Kobe Bryant, Lenny Henry, Tiger Woods, and Cuba Gooding, Jr. of neglecting their heritage and background in favour of white values. The videos for "Bridging the Gap" and "Just A Moment" received moderate airplay on MTV and BET. Although the album went platinum, its commercial profile was relatively low compared to the rapper's previous releases.
Nas was featured on Kanye West's album Late Registration on a song titled "We Major". West said the song was Jay-Z's favorite on the album, but West was unable to get Jay-Z to record a vocal for the final mix of the song. He also appeared on Damian Marley's song "Road to Zion" (which also featured newcomer The Game in the video, widening Nas' still growing universally appreciated raps) and several other songs such as "Death Anniversary" and "It Wasn't You" (featuring Lauryn Hill). In addition, Nas was most recently married to the R&B singer Kelis, who is mostly known for her work internationally, but nonetheless released great hits in the U.S. The couple wed on Jan. 8, 2005 in Atlanta, GA, after a two-year engagement.
During this time, Nas announced that his next album would be entirely self-produced and feature no other rappers, and would be titled Nasir, and later that the project would feature other producers after all and would be called Nasdaq: Dow Jones. Neither of these albums ever materialized.
At a free concert in Central Park, New York, Nas made a statement regarding the quality of 50 Cent's music. "this is the real shit, not that 50 Cent shit!" In response, 50 Cent included a stab at Nas by speaking negatively of his wife Kelis on his single "Piggy Bank," implying that Kelis was promiscuous and calling Nas a "sucker for love." Nas was quoted as saying that he feels no obligation to retaliate, remarking "[50 has] got a good five to six more albums before I can really respond to him." Nas eventually decided to retaliate, and in July 2005 released "Don't Body Ya Self (MC Burial)", a song which taunts 50 Cent and his G-Unit crew, stating that 50 was "a sucka for death if I'm a sucka for love." However, despite all of this, Nas still claims to "have a lot of love towards 50," claiming 50 didn't understand his moves when they both were together at Columbia Records.
In January 2006, Nas signed a label deal with Jay-Z's Def Jam, further emphasizing the Jay-Z/Nas truce and raising expectations for a collaboration even higher. His album due in fall of 2006 will come out in a joint deal with this imprint and Columbia Records. He recently announced to MTV News that his album is to be named, "Hip Hop is Dead...the N," the N being a play on the word the "end." The title is supposed to reflect what some would term the current low quality of rap music. The highly anticipated album is due out in December 19th, 2006.
Musical style and Technique
Nas has long been famed for his creativity and storytelling prowess, which has earned him acclaim from both the hip-hop community and critics. In his early stages, from his first appearance on the Main Source's Breaking Atoms and throughout the recording of Illmatic, he was perhaps best known for his street-oriented topics, complex lyrical schemes (which often incorporated multi-syllabic internal rhymes), and witty phrasing and imagery. As he progressed and matured, Nas began to branch out into different subjects and developed a richer voice and slower rapping technique.
Following Illmatic's release, Nas developed a penchant for hyper-visual storytelling and topical creativity. For instance, "Undying Love" (featured on I Am...) is a tale of his wife's betrayal told in first person, "Rewind" (featured on Stillmatic) is a narrative in which a story is recited backwards, while on "I Gave You Power" (featured on It Was Written), Nas assumes the role of a gun who recounts brutal tales of murder and violence. Over the years Nas' style has changed significantly. In contrast to his previous work, Nasโ most recent material is distinctively socially aware and often politically inflammatory. Songs such as "I Can" (featured on God's Son) convey moral messages of black youth empowerment, while "These Are Our Heroes (Coon Picnic)" accuses several African-American celebrities of being Uncle Toms. Furthermore, controversial songs such as "My Country" and "A Message to the Feds (Fuck The Police II)" (which are featured on Stillmatic and Street's Disciple, respectively) question the conduct of the American government. Nas' views in his lyrics throughout his career have made references to Islam and the Five Percent Nation..
Blue Bentley
Nas Lyrics
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I won't deny it
Two girls, same the city, both wanna stay with me
I bought the plane ticket, say my life ain't litty
Say my life ain't litty
Two-story high ceilings, two-door, blue Bentley (two)
I proudly spend a hundred fifty Gs, it's light
Chain walkin' on water like Jesus Christ
Should I do to gators, Nikes, or Adidas stripes
It's been a good day, but tonight, we goin' bad
Whole squad causing terror shoutout Joey Crack
This a different lifestyle, how long can you last?
She wanna come with me, it depend on how she act
I'm different, we don't bank at the same bank
Shawty know she good when she with me, it's a safe place
For real, I can only send a lo' if you won't tell
I can alley-oop your whole career, 'cause I'm known well
When she land, she let the whole city know
Then hit the room and send me a twerk video
She be all on the gritty flow, met her headed to Coachella in Indigo
Other one had a BMP, she fifty, though
In my business, they wanna stick they nose
Think I'm wylin' like Deuce Bigalow, male Gigolo
I'm a gentleman, open the car door, holdin' hands
They both hit my line, I might crush 'em like soda cans
Two girls, same the city, both wanna stay with me
I bought the plane ticket, say my life ain't litty
Say my life ain't litty
Two-story high ceilings, two-door, blue Bentley (two)
She ready, she sendin' nakeds through the text
Is your ex territorial? 'Cause, yo, I'll call her next
Put her down in LES
Two-tone Maybach, it's a 580 S
Two girls, same city, both wanna stay with me
I bought them plane tickets, say my life ain't litty
Don't say it was all of my fault just 'cause your girl left you
She be comparin' us both, she know I'm more special
And, she tryna show me the text thread
Said "you lookin' desperate", I made the exit
My favorite found a shirt from my new one inside the bedspread
Asked me who it was, I said, "It was a girl I just met"
I can't be your lover
I leave their head fucked up like none other
Coi Leray says, "Girls is players too"
That's why I do 'em how I do 'em, then I'm makin' 'em move
I guess, soon, I'll be jumpin' the broom
Until then, keep 'em comin' in twos
I be right here when the datin' climate improves
These days, some girls be slimey as you (two)
Two girls, same the city, both wanna stay with me
I bought the plane ticket, say my life ain't litty
Say my life ain't litty
Two-story high ceilings, two-door, blue Bentley (two)
Two
Two
In Nas's song "Blue Bentley," the lyrics depict a situation where the singer is feeling sad and blue because of a particular person. The opening line "It's all because of you, I'm feeling sad and blue, I won't deny it" implies that the singer's emotions are directly influenced by this individual. This line sets the tone for the rest of the song, highlighting the singer's vulnerability and the impact others have on their emotional state.
The following lines introduce two girls in the same city who both express a desire to be with the singer. The singer mentions buying a plane ticket, suggesting that he is willing to entertain the idea of spending time with these girls. However, he also acknowledges that his life may not be as glamorous or exciting as they may expect: "I bought the plane ticket, say my life ain't litty, say my life ain't litty." This could imply a sense of self-awareness that his lifestyle may not match up to their expectations, and he may question whether they truly want to be with him for who he is.
The lyrics then delve into the singer's experiences and observations. They mention the lavish surroundings of a two-story high ceiling and a blue Bentley, indicating a luxurious lifestyle. However, the mention of "zero bonds" alludes to a lack of emotional connection or commitment in their interactions with women, suggesting that the singer may have casual relationships and encounters. The singer boasts about spending a large sum of money, possibly to impress or indulge these women, referring to it as a light expense. Additionally, the mention of walking on water like Jesus Christ could symbolize the singer's perception of himself as extraordinary or untouchable.
The next verse explores the dynamic between the singer and the two girls in more detail. There is a reference to the women's age difference, with one being older and in possession of a BMP (the car model). The singer implies that others are interested and involved in his business, wanting to know about his love life and personal affairs. Nonetheless, the singer portrays himself as a gentleman, opening car doors and holding hands. However, he also hints at a more superficial and detached side, mentioning that the girls can easily reach out to him for casual encounters or send explicit content via text.
The chorus repeats the theme of two girls from the same city wanting to be with the singer, along with the mention of the plane ticket and the assertion that his life is not as exciting as they might think. This repetition reinforces the focus of the song on these particular dynamics.
Overall, "Blue Bentley" explores themes of emotional vulnerability, materialism, casual encounters, and the dynamics between men and women. It offers glimpses into the singer's world, where he navigates relationships and desires while acknowledging the limitations and complexities of his lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
It's all because of you, I'm feeling sad and blue
I'm feeling down and melancholic because of the effects you have on me
I won't deny it
I can't deny the truth of how I feel
Two girls, same the city, both wanna stay with me
I have two girls in the same city who are interested in being with me
I bought the plane ticket, say my life ain't litty
To show that my life is exciting and enjoyable, I purchased plane tickets
Zero bonds, so, the women gon' be deep tonight
With no attachments, I expect to have many women around me tonight
I proudly spend a hundred fifty Gs, it's light
I confidently spend $150,000 without feeling burdened
Chain walkin' on water like Jesus Christ
My chain represents my spiritual strength and power, like how Jesus walked on water
Should I do to gators, Nikes, or Adidas stripes
I can't decide whether to wear alligator shoes, Nike sneakers, or Adidas stripes
It's been a good day, but tonight, we goin' bad
Although the day has been good, tonight we're going to engage in reckless behavior
Whole squad causing terror shoutout Joey Crack
My entire team is causing chaos and havoc, giving a shoutout to Joey Crack (Fat Joe)
This a different lifestyle, how long can you last?
This is a unique way of living, and I wonder if you can handle it
She wanna come with me, it depend on how she act
If she behaves appropriately, she may have the opportunity to accompany me
I'm different, we don't bank at the same bank
I'm distinct, we don't have our financial affairs in the same institution
Shawty know she good when she with me, it's a safe place
The girl knows that she is secure and protected when she is with me
For real, I can only send a lo' if you won't tell
Honestly, I can only send a lot of money if you promise not to reveal it
I can alley-oop your whole career, 'cause I'm known well
I have enough influence to elevate your entire career, as I am well-known
When she land, she let the whole city know
As soon as she arrives, she makes sure the entire city is aware
Then hit the room and send me a twerk video
After that, she goes to her room and sends me a video of her twerking
She be all on the gritty flow, met her headed to Coachella in Indigo
She embraces the raw and rugged lifestyle, and I met her on the way to Coachella wearing indigo
Other one had a BMP, she fifty, though
The other girl had a BMW, even though she's fifty years old
In my business, they wanna stick they nose
People in the industry want to interfere and meddle in my affairs
Think I'm wylin' like Deuce Bigalow, male Gigolo
They believe I'm acting crazy, similar to the character Deuce Bigalow in the film 'Male Gigolo'
I'm a gentleman, open the car door, holdin' hands
I am a respectful and chivalrous man, opening car doors and holding hands
They both hit my line, I might crush 'em like soda cans
Both of them contact me, but I may reject them easily like crushing soda cans
She ready, she sendin' nakeds through the text
She is prepared, sending explicit photos through text messages
Is your ex territorial? 'Cause, yo, I'll call her next
Is your ex possessive and protective? Because I'll contact her afterward
Put her down in LES
I take her to the Lower East Side (LES) of New York City
Two-tone Maybach, it's a 580 S
I have a two-toned Maybach car model 580 S
Don't say it was all of my fault just 'cause your girl left you
Don't solely blame me because your girlfriend chose to leave you
She be comparin' us both, she know I'm more special
She compares the two of us and recognizes that I am more unique and exceptional
And, she tryna show me the text thread
She attempts to display the conversation thread to me
Said 'you lookin' desperate', I made the exit
She told me I appear needy, so I promptly left
My favorite found a shirt from my new one inside the bedspread
My favorite girl discovered a shirt belonging to my new girl inside the sheets
Asked me who it was, I said, 'It was a girl I just met'
She inquired about the shirt's owner, and I claimed it was a girl I recently encountered
I can't be your lover
I cannot be your romantic partner
I leave their head fucked up like none other
I leave them emotionally disturbed like no one else can
Coi Leray says, 'Girls is players too'
Coi Leray suggests that women can also play the field
That's why I do 'em how I do 'em, then I'm makin' 'em move
That's why I handle them the way I do, making them take action
I guess, soon, I'll be jumpin' the broom
I suppose I will soon be getting married
Until then, keep 'em comin' in twos
In the meantime, I'll continue having them come in pairs
I be right here when the datin' climate improves
I'll be here waiting for better dating conditions
These days, some girls be slimey as you (two)
Nowadays, some girls are as deceitful and treacherous as both of you
Two-story high ceilings, two-door, blue Bentley (two)
My luxurious residence has two-story high ceilings and I own a two-door blue Bentley
Two
Reiterating the number 'two'
Two
Reiterating the number 'two'
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Nasir Jones, Chauncey Hollis Jr.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JaeSproo
Jay Z reportedly is "SCARED" to drop new material and Nas is (50) years old and fearlessly dropping music without caring about radio, music videos, award shows or NOTHING. Just real hip-hop.
@aminachowdhury3900
โF Jay-Zโ overhyped phoney by his fanโs & overrated by other Hip Hop artists just because they want to be employed by him.
@gis3820
Chill wit that BS...summoning old spirits for what!? Dumb sht
@HouseFromSmartCity
Dude writes Illmatic at 19 years old and was 30 years ahead of his time in maturity. By now, heโs 1000 years old mentally. Nas >>>>>
@boyofficial_
Nas went in. This song is legendary ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
@benwilder2498
This needs to be on the radio
@DailyRants89
Too good for the radio these days
@mikeb3936
โ@@DailyRants89Hit Boy said "that shit costs money."
@esscoepla1773
No it doesn't.. Fuck Radio music
This is Perfect just how it is.
This needs to be bumped outside in a boombox
@Blessed_Daye
It should but it's too good.