Count Up That Loot
Nipsey Hussle Lyrics

Yuh, sound like some AZ shit
The rapper thinks his music sounds similar to that of AZ, another rapper.

Count up that loot, count up that loot, nigga
The rapper values money and encourages listeners to count their earnings multiple times.

Count up that loot, that's just what I do
The rapper's primary focus is making and counting money.

Look, count up that loot, count up that loot
The rapper emphasizes the importance of counting money again and again.

Look, black on black Benz, young nigga, salute
The rapper owns an all-black Mercedes-Benz and gives a shoutout to his fellow young Black men.

Look, gold Cuban Links, just reppin' my roots
The rapper wears gold chains that represent his heritage and cultural identity.

Look, blood, sweat, and tears, just squeezin' my fruits
The rapper has worked hard and overcome obstacles to earn his money, like squeezing juice from a fruit.

Look, top of my game, and what's up wit' you
The rapper is at the peak of his success and asks what others are doing to keep up with him.

Look, pop at you lames 'cause I'm sucka proof
The rapper retaliates against those who oppose him or his music because he is confident and strong.

Look, don't play no games, boy, I'm busta proof
The rapper cannot be fooled or tricked by others.

Can't fuck wit' me, I don't fuck wit' you
The rapper does not engage with or tolerate those who are not on his level.

You a fuckin' fraud, I'm the fuckin' truth
The rapper believes that he is genuine and authentic while others are fake and deceitful.

I went solo on that ass, I think I'm fuckin' Snoop
The rapper successfully created his own music without relying on anyone else, like the rapper Snoop Dogg.

Solo in this game, I'm like, "Fuck the group"
The rapper prefers to work alone and does not care for being part of a group or collective.

Solo in my SL Benz like, "fuck the roof"
The rapper drives a Mercedes-Benz SL and does not care about the car's retractable roof feature.

That's fuckin' true, that's fuckin' who?
The rapper confirms that what he said is true and questions who can match his success and talent.

Nip muthafucka, lookin' like a hustla do
The rapper Nipsey Hussle looks and acts like a successful hustler in the music industry.

I built this label up just like Russell do
The rapper has built an independent music label, similar to how music mogul Russell Simmons started his own label.

Gimme 10 years, they gon' be like, "Russell who?"
The rapper believes that his label and success will overshadow Russell Simmons in the future.

Never trust them fools, get a fuckin' clue
The rapper advises listeners not to trust others who may try to deceive or manipulate them.

I skip them meetings, tell them fags, "Watch my fuckin' moves"
The rapper avoids unnecessary meetings and instead focuses on making smart business decisions aimed towards success.

I'm Birdman in blue Chucks, watch my fuckin' shoes
The rapper wears blue Chuck Taylor sneakers, like Birdman, another rapper known for his footwear, and encourages others to notice his stylish shoes.

I'm Suge Knight, I'm J. Prince, I'm like, "Fuck the rules"
The rapper compares himself to music executives Suge Knight and J. Prince, who were known for taking risks and breaking industry norms.

I'm Austin Rosen, I'm Jonah Berger
The rapper references marketing experts Austin Rosen and Jonah Berger, suggesting that he is knowledgeable about business and marketing strategies.

This ain't black-on-black crime, but it's fuckin' murder
The rapper is not literally committing murder, but he is killing the competition in the music industry.

This beat ain't even mixed, but it's fuckin' perfect
The beat of the song is not fully produced yet, but the rapper thinks it is already great.

They paid a hundred for my tape and it was fuckin' worth it
Fans paid $100 for the rapper's mixtape and felt that it was worth the investment.

Shout out to Wendy Williams 'cause she helped it surface
The rapper thanks talk show host Wendy Williams for promoting and publicizing his music.

Shout out my nigga Jigga 'cause he made that purchase
The rapper thanks Jay-Z for supporting his music by purchasing a copy of his mixtape.

Shout out my nigga Sway, my nigga B Dot, Whoo Kid
The rapper gives a shout out to fellow music industry figures Sway, B Dot, and Whoo Kid.

Sold out the first day, we had to restock
The rapper's mixtape was so popular that it sold out on the first day of release and had to be restocked.

Look, my nigga Hoggie got shot in his head
The rapper's friend Hoggie was shot in the head and killed.

Look, I got that call and they said he was dead
The rapper received a phone call informing him of his friend's death.

Look, I couldn't cry, but it hurt a nigga
The rapper was upset by his friend's death but was unable to cry.

Mostly because he was too young to find his purpose, nigga
The rapper was saddened by his friend's death, especially because he felt that his friend had not yet found his true purpose in life.

This life is short, let's make it worth it, nigga
The rapper believes that life is brief and that people should make the most of their time on Earth.

We all so far from perfect, nigga
The rapper acknowledges that everyone has flaws and imperfections.

Them cameras rollin', no rehearsals, nigga
The rapper is being filmed without any practice or preparation for the camera.

Plus scared money never made a fuckin' purchase, nigga
The rapper advises that those who are afraid to invest money will never reap the benefits of their investments.

Look at all this game in my verses, nigga
The rapper asserts that he has a lot of wisdom and knowledge to share through his music.

I swore that I would never have to work for niggas
The rapper made a promise to himself that he would never work for anyone else and would remain independent.

I sacrificed like every nigga in my circle, nigga
The rapper worked hard and gave up things to achieve success, just like everyone in his close circle.

Now world tours every summer like the circus, nigga
The rapper now goes on worldwide tours every summer, comparing the experience to that of a traveling circus.

Barnum & Baileys, y'all clowns is crazy
The rapper references the famous circus company Barnum & Bailey and calls out those who doubt his success or abilities.

These diamonds is flawless, that shit is fugazi
The rapper's diamonds are real and of high quality, unlike others who may try to pass off fake, low-grade diamonds as real.

Just open yo' magazine, see my picture by Jay-Z
The rapper's picture can be found in popular magazines alongside Jay-Z, suggesting that they are both equally successful in the industry.

Brand new Mercedes, Los Angeles made me
The rapper bought a new Mercedes-Benz and feels that his upbringing in Los Angeles influenced him to become successful.

Pull up at the Shell, playin' D'Angelo, Lady
The rapper plays music by D'Angelo, specifically the song 'Lady,' while stopping at a gas station.

This industry racist, don't ever mistake it
The rapper believes that the music industry is racist and wants listeners to recognize it.

Can't say my name wit' niggas whose labels enslaved 'em
The rapper does not want to be associated with other musicians who are signed to record labels that he believes exploit or manipulate them.

You say my name wit' niggas like Malcolm and Jesus
The rapper wants to be mentioned in the same breath as other influential figures like Malcolm X and Jesus Christ.

Look, count up that loot, count up that loot
The rapper once again emphasizes the importance of counting money.

Look, black on black Benz, young nigga, salute
The rapper acknowledges his success and style with his black Mercedes-Benz and salutes other young Black men.

Look, gold Cuban Links, just reppin' my roots
The rapper uses gold chains to celebrate his cultural identity.

Look, blood, sweat, and tears, just squeezin' my fruits
The rapper has worked hard and sacrificed to achieve his success, squeezing juice from a fruit as a metaphor for his efforts.

Look, count up that loot, count up that loot
The rapper reminds listeners to count their money once again.

Look, black on black Benz, young nigga, salute
The rapper again acknowledges his success and style with his Mercedes-Benz and salutes other young Black men.

Look, gold Cuban Links, just reppin' my roots
The rapper continues to wear gold chains to celebrate his cultural identity.

Look, blood, sweat, and tears, just squeezin' my fruits
The rapper consistently emphasizes the hard work and sacrifice he has put in to achieve his success.