Hussle was murdered outside his store, Marathon Clothing, in South Los Angeles on March 31, 2019.
All For Tha Doe
Nipsey Hussle Lyrics
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You can’t make mine stop i’m hot nigga
Like a pistol off the dime block
Before you change lanes
You should check your blind spot
‘Cause I’ll be right there waitin’
Like a bike cop
With my nine cocked, and I’m so hot
To the dome, you be gone and it’s no more
I could kill ‘em goin’ fast
Or with the slow flow
Man I’m so O with the six in front
Motherfucka prolly smoke six blunts
Two o’s in the back, I got the six in front
Add four plus that, whatchu got, what’s what?
That’s a perfect ten, I’ma curse to him
Thinkin’ that the Slauson boys
Was not those men
I’ma knock those men out the
Ring by the third round
I treat it like the Superbowl
This is fourth down
However you want it, I got it in for the low
Come get it, I got it
You got it good nigga go
I hustle I rob, I do it all for the dough
It’s all for the dough
However you want it, I got it in for the low
Come get it, I got it
You got it good nigga go
I hustle I rob, I do it all for the dough
It’s all for the dough
It’s for the dough, the clothes
The bitches and the hoe’s
The paper in the cash
Nigga used to livin’ fast
Navigation in my dash, big burner in my stash
Two twelves in my trunk
But nigga you don’t know the half
Look, ain’t nobody hold my
Hand through this shit
I was gave the same game
I just ran with this shit
On road to the riches
I don’t stand for no bitch
Caught herself for free when ridin’ with me
So It ain’t just MOB it’s MOE
That’s money-over-everything under G-O-D
I got A-1 credit, still it's COD
So keep it cash on deliver
When you dealin’ with me
They wonder how a young nigga
That’s as crooked as me
CEO of the label, no GED
See, I flow for them people
That be in them streets they seen me starve
Now they finna’ watch me eat
However you want it, I got it in for the low
Come get it, I got it
You got it good nigga go
I hustle I rob, I do it all for the dough
It’s all for the dough
However you want it, I got it in for the low
Come get it, I got it
You got it good nigga go
I hustle I rob, I do it all for the dough
It’s all for the dough
Look, off a fifth of that vodka-v
I’ma sick nigga i’m dead up in the hood
Livin’ like a rich nigga
I'd probably die in the hood
Cause of this nigga i’m dead up in the hood
Livin’ like a rich nigga
You’s bitch, you switch I’ma stay shitty
Win lose or draw, can’t take the pain with me
Said if I play the game
I gotta make my name history
Put it in the books
That nigga brought the flame with him
‘Cause where we go
Nobody knows what’s coming after this
So while we’re here
Let’s make a toast to all this lavish shit
Pop the Moe’ and pop the
Vueve with the baddest bitch
Fast lane, young niggas just havin’ shit
However you want it, I got it in for the low
Come get it, I got it
You got it good nigga go
I hustle I rob, I do it all for the dough
It’s all for the dough
However you want it, I got it in for the low
Come get it, I got it
You got it good nigga go
I hustle I rob, I do it all for the dough
It’s all for the dough
When I go to sleep late I get off my grind
And when I wake up in the mornin’
Money on my mind ‘Cause I’ma hustle
The lyrics to Nipsey Hussle's song "For Tha Money" depict his hustler mentality, determination, and the lengths he is willing to go for money and success. In the first verse, he emphasizes his drive and hotness in the rap game, comparing himself to a pistol on the dime block. He warns others to check their blind spots before changing lanes, implying that he will always be waiting and ready to take advantage of opportunities. Nipsey Hussle boasts about his skills and the power he holds, suggesting that he only needs one shot to take down his competitors. He further showcases his dominance with references to his street credibility and drug dealing.
The chorus reinforces his focus on money and doing whatever it takes to obtain it. He mentions his experience in hustling and robbery, making it clear that he will go to any lengths for profit. Money is the driving force behind his actions and motivates him to push boundaries and take risks.
The second verse illustrates Nipsey Hussle's journey to success, highlighting the challenges he faced and his resilience. He mentions being given the same game and advice as others but being the one to run with it and make things happen. He emphasizes his self-reliance and determination to achieve wealth and power. Nipsey Hussle credits his crooked ways and street reputation for his rise in the music industry, and he is proud of his accomplishments. He flows for the people in the streets who have witnessed his struggle and are now witnessing his success.
Overall, "For Tha Money" is a reflection of Nipsey Hussle's hustler mentality, ambition, and drive for financial success. It showcases his confidence, determination, and willingness to push boundaries to achieve his goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Look, let’s put some money up
Let's invest and make some money together
You can’t make mine stop i’m hot nigga
No one can stop me from succeeding because I'm talented and driven
Like a pistol off the dime block
I come out strong and powerful, just like a gun fired on the streets
Before you change lanes
Before you make a move or decision
You should check your blind spot
You should be aware of potential dangers or obstacles
‘Cause I’ll be right there waitin’
Because I'll be ready and waiting for any opportunity
Like a bike cop
Just like a police officer on a bicycle patrolling the streets
With my nine cocked, and I’m so hot
With my gun loaded and ready, and I'm highly skilled and successful
All a nigga really need is just one shot
All a person needs is one chance or opportunity
To the dome, you be gone and it’s no more
If I shoot you in the head, you're dead and there's no coming back
I could kill ‘em goin’ fast
I can defeat my enemies quickly and decisively
Or with the slow flow
Or I can take my time and still come out on top
Man I’m so O with the six in front
Man, I'm so original and unique with my style and presence
Motherfucka prolly smoke six blunts
I'm so successful and influential that people probably admire and imitate me
Two o’s in the back, I got the six in front
I have a lot of money and success (two 'o's in the word 'money'), leading the way
Add four plus that, whatchu got, what’s what?
Add four more to that (possibly referring to additional success or wealth), what do you have? What's the result?
That’s a perfect ten, I’ma curse to him
That's the highest score or achievement, and it will be a curse to those who doubt me
Thinkin’ that the Slauson boys
Referring to his crew from Slauson Avenue in Los Angeles
Was not those men
Thinking that they are not skilled, determined, and successful individuals
I’ma knock those men out the
I'm going to surpass and defeat those men, leaving them behind
Ring by the third round
I will defeat them swiftly, just like a boxer knocking out an opponent in the third round
I treat it like the Superbowl
I approach it with the same intensity and determination as a Superbowl game
This is fourth down
This is the final chance to succeed, just like the fourth down in football
However you want it, I got it in for the low
However you want to buy or acquire it, I have it for a low price
Come get it, I got it
Come and purchase or acquire it, I have it available
You got it good nigga go
You've got it figured out, so go ahead and take action
I hustle I rob, I do it all for the dough
I work hard, I engage in illegal activities, I do whatever it takes to make money
It’s all for the dough
Everything I do is motivated by the desire to make money
It’s for the dough, the clothes
My actions are motivated by the desire for money and material possessions
The bitches and the hoe’s
Including women and promiscuous individuals
The paper in the cash
The money and wealth
Nigga used to livin’ fast
I'm used to living a fast-paced and luxurious lifestyle
Navigation in my dash, big burner in my stash
I have a GPS system in my car's dashboard and a large gun hidden for my protection
Two twelves in my trunk
I have powerful subwoofers in my car's trunk
But nigga you don’t know the half
But you don't even know the extent of what I have or what I'm capable of
Look, ain’t nobody hold my
Look, no one supports or guides me
Hand through this shit
Through the struggles and challenges I face
I was gave the same game
I was given the same advice or knowledge
I just ran with this shit
I took that advice and used it to my advantage
On road to the riches
On my journey to becoming wealthy
I don’t stand for no bitch
I don't tolerate or depend on anyone
Caught herself for free when ridin’ with me
She realized her worth and potential when being with me
So It ain’t just MOB it’s MOE
It's not just about Money Over Bitches, it's also about Money Over Everything
That’s money-over-everything under G-O-D
That's placing money as the top priority in life, second only to God
I got A-1 credit, still it's COD
I have excellent credit, but I still prefer cash on delivery
So keep it cash on deliver
So, when dealing with me, make sure to pay in cash upon receipt
When you dealin’ with me
When you're engaging in transactions or interactions with me
They wonder how a young nigga
People are curious as to how a young black man like me
That’s as crooked as me
Who is as unconventional or unorthodox as I am
CEO of the label, no GED
I'm the CEO of my record label even without a high school diploma
See, I flow for them people
You see, I rap for those individuals
That be in them streets they seen me starve
Who come from the same neighborhoods as me and witnessed my struggles
Now they finna’ watch me eat
Now they are going to witness my success and prosperity
When I go to sleep late I get off my grind
When I stay up late, my dedication and hard work continue
And when I wake up in the mornin’
And when I wake up in the morning
Money on my mind ‘Cause I'ma hustle
Money is my main focus because I'm going to work hard
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