Change Nothing
Nipsey Hussle Lyrics

Look, don't ever talk about the shit I'm 'bout to do
Don't ever speak about my plans before I execute them

Don't ever lie to hoes, I just tell the truth
I don't deceive women, I am honest with them

Don't ever put the p*ssy on a pedestal
I don't idolize or value women solely for their sexual appeal

This money is the motive, everything after the revenue
Making money is my driving force, everything I do is a result of increasing my income

I swear to God that's what you'd better do
I am emphasizing the importance of focusing on wealth and success

'Cause in this life, it ain't no tellin' what's ahead of you
Life is unpredictable and full of unknowns

These n*ggas done went Federal
These individuals have become involved with the FBI or a similar federal agency

From young n*ggas killin', it's all sectional
A violent culture of killing is pervasive in some areas, particularly among young people and divided into distinct sections or groups

Now this is the reality we wrestle with
This is the harsh reality we have to face

Where every n*gga down to die for what he represent
A hyper-masculine culture exists where men are willing to sacrifice their lives for their beliefs

Where every murder is a mission rooted in revenge
Violent acts are often motivated by a desire for retaliation

You make it out and want peace, you set precedents
When someone escapes violence and wants to live peacefully, they set an example for others

And then you start accumulating presidents
When you achieve financial success, you start accumulating money and become wealthy

You lookin' like a legend, especially when your record spins
When people hear your music and see your success, they regard you as a legendary figure

And you pull up in a 6 with a set of twins
You become so wealthy that you can afford luxury cars and multiple partners

Ain't like I never thought I'd see you in the set again
It's not like I didn't expect to see you enjoying your success

Please, I'm gettin' paid, but that ain't change nothin'
Although I am earning money, my values and priorities have remained the same

Look, I'm gettin' cheese, but that ain't change nothin'
Although I am making money, it has not affected who I am as a person

Look, I'm gettin' paid, but that don't mean nothin'
Just because I am earning money does not define me or my worth

Look, I'm gettin' cheese, but that don't mean nothin'
Making money does not make me a different person or change my values

I swore to tell the world if I made it out
If I were to escape the dangerous environment I come from, I would share my experiences with the world

The truth about these LA streets and all that they about
I would reveal the harsh reality of urban life in Los Angeles

The paranoid emotions, will they stake us out
We constantly feel frightened and worried that law enforcement agencies are surveilling us

When we pull up thick in some foreign shit out Geisha House?
When we arrive in luxury cars at a restaurant like Geisha House, will we be targeted for our wealth?

The losses that we took when they raided the house
When our homes are raided by police, we experience significant losses

The bitches that I sent when I laid it out
The women I have provided for when I was wealthy

The only important thing is the paper route
The most crucial aspect is finding ways to make money

The model, I embodied the prophesy as I played it out
I personify the idea of fulfilling my destiny through my actions

Look, smilin' faces rockin' diamond bracelets
People wear jewelry and show off their wealth with a happy expression on their faces

Murder cases, duck probation when your pockets major
When someone has a lot of money, they can avoid punishment for serious crimes like murder by paying off lawyers and judges

I'm stuntin' in somethin' that cost a lot of paper
I am flaunting my wealth by driving an expensive car

I ain't fuckin' with nothin' that don't look like a spaceship
I only associate with extremely luxurious items and avoid anything that does not look expensive

Look, now that's the realest shit I ever spoke
This is the most authentic thing I have ever said

Pull up at the shopping centre with a centrefold
I arrive at a mall with an attractive woman by my side

My windows up, my ceiling's closed
I keep my car's windows and the sunroof closed

Choppers still owe me if you didn't know, nigga...
I still need to be paid by individuals who owe me money