Blue Laces 2
Nipsey Hussle Lyrics

Mogul and they know that
People recognize me as a successful entrepreneur.

Logo on my floor mat
My money and influence are evident in the details of my life, like the emblem on my car floor mat.

Courtside Chamberlain throwback match my Rolex
I have expensive taste and enjoy flaunting my wealth, as evidenced by my vintage basketball jersey and Rolex watch at the game.

Everywhere I go, flex
I always show off my money and success in any setting.

Vallet park on some loc shit
I have a strong attachment to my neighborhood and represent it wherever I go, as seen in how I valet park my car.

Whole lot of smoke in that 'Rari, that thing potent
I'm living life to the fullest, evidenced by the amount of smoke emanating from my powerful Ferrari.

Burning rubber, wearing cameras, they was undercovers
I was pursued by police in an exciting car chase, but I was wise to their true identities as undercover cops.

Under pressure, made statements, turned on they brothers
In high-stress situations, some people will betray their fellow gang members or friends to save themselves, as my recent experience with law enforcement demonstrated.

Never judge you, but the streets will never love you
I don't hold grudges or judge people for their actions, but in the world I come from, loyalty and respect are everything and those who betray that will never earn love or admiration.

I wonder what it come to in your brain for you run to
I often think about the psychological factors that lead people to betray their peers in high-pressure situations.

Ones that hate us and cuff us and mace us
The law enforcement officers who arrest and assault individuals in my community hate us and don't hesitate to use force.

Call us dumb niggas 'cause our culture is contagious
The dominant society looks down on us and our culture, labeling us as unintelligent because of the pervasive influence our way of life has in society.

Third generation, South Central gang bangers
I come from a long line of individuals who have participated in gang activity in South Central Los Angeles.

That live long enough to see it changing
Despite the dangers and cyclical nature of gang life, some individuals survive long enough to see positive changes happening in their communities.

Think it's time we make arrangements
It's time for myself and others in my community to begin making plans to move beyond gang activity and into more productive, positive ventures.

Finally wiggle out they mazes
I'm glad that we're making progress in our community, and that individuals are escaping the mazes of gang life and its negative consequences.

Find me out in different places
I'm always exploring new locales and going to different events to expand my horizons.

And 'The Spook By The Door' this the infiltration
I'm inspired by a novel called 'The Spook By The Door,' which explores tactical infiltration methods, and I believe in using similar tactics to infiltrate the mainstream and enact change.

Double back, dressed in blue laces
I'm coming back stronger and better than ever, symbolized by the blue laces on my shoes, and I'm committed to continuing the fight for progress and justice.

They killed Dr. Sebi, he was teaching health
Dr. Sebi was a healer and advocate for health, but he was tragically killed, which is a reflection of the dangers of taking a different path than the mainstream.

I fuck with Rick Ross 'cause he teaching wealth
I respect Rick Ross because he's not just a rapper, but he's also teaching others how to build wealth and obtain financial freedom.

Dropped out of school, I'ma teach myself
I didn't complete my formal education, but I'm committed to constantly learning and teaching myself new skills and knowledge.

Made my first mil' on my own, I don't need your help
I succeeded in earning my first million dollars without relying on anyone else for assistance, which is a testament to my drive and ambition.

All black Tom Ford, it's a special evening
I'm dressed in a stylish, high-end Tom Ford suit, since I'm attending a special event.

City council meeting, they got Hussle speaking
I'm an influential figure in my community, so I've been given the opportunity to speak at a city council meeting about issues that matter.

Billion dollar project 'bout to crack the cement
There's a major project underway that will potentially generate billions of dollars, and we're on the cusp of making it a reality.

So one of our investments had become strategic
One of our investments is starting to pay off, and we're seeing how it serves as a strategic move for our future success.

Summer roll '18, man it's such a season
Summer 2018 was a particularly noteworthy time period for me, full of growth and positive developments.

'Bout to make my partners look like fuckin' geniuses
Through my hard work, I'm on the verge of making my partners look like brilliant people who knew to invest in me all along.

We was in the Regal, it was me and Steven
During a particularly life-altering moment, it was just me and a close friend, Steven, experiencing everything together.

We done took a dream and turned it to a zenith
We had a dream and worked tirelessly to turn it into a pinnacle of success.

Anything I wanted and everything I needed
Because of my success, I'm able to obtain anything and everything I want or need, within reason.

Gotta pace yourself, it's all about yo' breathing
Success is not just about working hard, but also taking care of yourself, your health, and your mental wellbeing. It's important to find balance and take things one step at a time.

You can have it all, it's all about your reason
You can achieve great things, but you have to have a clear reason and purpose behind what you're doing.

I done took my name and carved it in the cement
I've made a name for myself and have left a permanent, long-lasting mark on the world around me.

I flashback on that shootout at the beach
I remember a traumatic, violent incident in which people tried to attack me and my associates at the beach.

Twenty deep, you tried to squeeze, your gun jammed and they released
We were surrounded by twenty hostile individuals who tried to fire guns at us, but luckily for us, one of the weapons jammed, and the attackers fled.

Blood on your tee, how many stains? I see three
In the aftermath of the violent attack, there was blood on one of the attacker's shirts, leaving three distinct stains.

The bitch started to panic so I made her switch seats
One of the attackers began to panic and lose their cool, so I instructed them to switch seats with someone else in their car to thwart their plans.

Driving now, police chopper ahead flying now
In an attempt to escape the scene, we hopped into a car and fled the area. However, a police helicopter was tracking us from above.

Really not too spooked calmly asked me 'am I dying now?'
Despite the dangerous situation, I remained calm and even offered reassurance to a panicked associate who asked if they were going to die.

All I know is keep you calm and collected
In tense situations, it's important to remain calm and focused to ensure the best possible outcome.

Cracking jokes like 'nigga, now you gon' be finally respected'
Even in the midst of a violent incident, I maintained my sense of humor and joked with my associates about becoming more respected because of the ordeal.

See your blood leaking, got my foot on this gas
Despite witnessing the horrific sight of blood leaking from one of the attackers, I remained focused on driving and getting us to safety.

Tossed the forty, we pull up to Daniel free as he crash
In an attempt to cover our tracks, we disposed of some evidence and then drove to a location where one of our associates had been left stranded after a car accident.

You know the alibi
We had already prepared cover stories for law enforcement or anyone else who might ask us questions.

They started shooting, we was standing by
Despite what some people might say, we weren't the ones who initiated the violence - we were merely innocent bystanders.

Ain't see nothing, but the flare from the talons fly
Although shots were fired, we didn't actually see who fired them or what direction they came from.

I wasn't there, I was passing by
I maintain my innocence and claim that I just happened to be passing by the area at the time of the incident.

Matter fact, don't say shit, I'm just gon' drop you in the back and slide
To avoid potential legal troubles, I instructed my associates to keep quiet and I would take care of things.

That's yo weed, all the cash is mine
To further cover our tracks, I took control of all the money and drugs in the car so that my associates couldn't be implicated.

I took 'em both to the spot plus your phone 'til you back online
I brought the associates and their belongings to a safe location, and I held onto their phone until they were able to use it again.