Ermias Asghedom (August 15, 1985 – March 31, 2019), known professionally as… Read Full Bio ↴Ermias Asghedom (August 15, 1985 – March 31, 2019), known professionally as Nipsey Hussle (often stylized as Nipsey Hu$$le), was an American rapper and songwriter from Los Angeles, California. Emerging from the West Coast hip hop scene in the mid-2000s, Hussle initially became known for his numerous mixtapes, including his Bullets Ain't Got No Name series, The Marathon , The Marathon Continues , and Crenshaw , the latter of which rapper JAY-Z bought 100 copies of for $100 each. After much delay, his debut studio album Victory Lap was released in February 2018 to critical acclaim and commercial success, and was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards in 2019.

Hussle was murdered outside his store, Marathon Clothing, in South Los Angeles on March 31, 2019.

A Million
Nipsey Hussle Lyrics

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(All Money In)
Yeah, real shit
(Cookin' Soul)
(A million, a million, million, a million
A million, a million, million, a million)

I got my mind on a million 'fore I turn twenty-six
But that's just what it costs for that condo at the Ritz

I got this European belt, belt, European bitch
Ever seen an African in a European whip?
I got my top off in traffic playin' this, got 'em pissed
Police hot, 'cause my operation's legit, suck my dick
All my life they've been shootin', thank God they missed, I'm convinced
That I'm here for a reason, it don't make sense, how they miss?
All my niggas is gone, but I still exist, I exist
So I got on my knees and I told him this, I repent

One in a million, a million, million, a million
This real talk
One in a million, a million, million, a million
A nigga made it

I got my first hundred thousand 'fore I turned twenty-two
And then I went to jail for some shit I did not do
Them niggas think it's rap, huh, 'til bullets make 'em back up
Know I'm amped in movies bro, but I am not no actor
Way before these contracts, I knew I was all that
Bet she say Nip Hussle if you ask her where that bomb at
She don't even smoke weed, she's just high off contact (All Money In)
Way before I launched that I understood the concept
Got it from my bro-bro, never drove a six-four
Used to push that Cut' dog, but now I drive that Benzo
I don't got no girlfriend, 'cause baby I'm against those
We say that we just friends, but really know that

It's one in a million, million, a million
A million, a million, million, a million
Oh yeah, Hussle
One in a-
A million
A million, a million, million, a million

A million, a million, million, a million
A million (All Money In)

Overall Meaning

In Nipsey Hussle's song "A Million," he talks about his pursuit for a million dollars before he turns twenty-six. He mentions that a million dollars is what it costs for a Condo at the Ritz, which might be where he wants to live once he achieves his goal. In the second verse, he talks about how he got his first hundred thousand before he turned twenty-two and how he then went to jail for something he did not do.

In the chorus, it sounds like he is saying "one in a million," which could mean that he is one of a kind, unique, and rare. He acknowledges that he is different from his African background to driving a European whip. He is a product of his environment but strives for success through adversity. He is grateful for the life he has despite having some of his friends pass away.

He talks about how he got his start in the music industry and how he knew he was destined for greatness from a young age. He has a powerful message in this song and is using his art to inspire and empower others.

Line by Line Meaning

I got my mind on a million 'fore I turn twenty-six
I have set a goal of making a million dollars before turning 26.

But that's just what it costs for that condo at the Ritz
A condo at the Ritz costs around a million dollars.

Ever seen an African in a European whip?
It's not common to see an African person driving a European car.

Police hot, 'cause my operation's legit, suck my dick
The police are suspicious of my legal business, but I don't care what they think.

All my life they've been shootin', thank God they missed, I'm convinced
I've been lucky to avoid being shot despite the violence around me, and I believe I have a purpose in life.

So I got on my knees and I told him this, I repent
I prayed to God and asked for forgiveness for my sins.

I got my first hundred thousand 'fore I turned twenty-two
I made $100,000 before even turning 22 years old.

Them niggas think it's rap, huh, 'til bullets make 'em back up
People underestimate me until they realize that I'm not one to mess with.

Bet she say Nip Hussle if you ask her where that bomb at
My name is associated with greatness, even in the eyes of someone who doesn't smoke weed.

We say that we just friends, but really know that
My relationship with someone may seem like it's just friendship, but it's actually deeper than that.

Oh yeah, Hussle
This song is by Nipsey Hussle.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ermias Asghedom

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