Keys To The City
Nipsey Hussle Lyrics

And I stay...
I remain committed to doing what I need to do to succeed.

Cause I do what I need.
I am focused on achieving my goals by any means necessary.

And that's the reason that they love me,
My success and dedication have earned me the respect and admiration of others.

Cause I've been making money,
My hard work and determination have led to financial success.

The keys to my city!
I have achieved the highest level of success and have been recognized for my accomplishments.

It feels good to be on top, I got the keys to the city!
The achievement of my goals brings me immense satisfaction.

This is how it feels to be a big shot!
I feel accomplished and respected for my success.

Listen!
Pay attention and hear what I have to say.

... black Mercedes... all my ladies free,
I am successful enough to have a luxury car and to treat my female companions well.

I turn this on to lesbians,
My music appeals to a diverse range of people, including those in the LGBTQ community.

Make a fuck or dust a...
I am focused on achieving my goals and won't let anything stand in my way.

Get here for one hour, smell the blood and catch my second...
I am so successful that people are willing to do whatever it takes just to be in my presence.

I've been of my...
I have been successful for a long time and continue to stay on top.

But she probably just had sex with him,
Others may try to bring me down or compete with me, but I am confident in my abilities and success.

She's at your possession,
Others may try to take what is mine, but I am in control of my own success.

You cannot protect her...
Even if others try to bring me down, I am capable of protecting my success and achievements.

I'm central as my residence,
My success has led me to have a prime location and be at the center of the action.

Barely like those...
I am not like other successful people; I have achieved success through hard work and dedication.

And if I'm not the king,
I may not be considered the king of my industry, but I am still an incredibly successful and respected figure.

It is I'm must be the president.
If I am not seen as the top dog in my industry, then I am certainly a close second and still incredibly successful.

O.M.G I'm in a shit!
I am experiencing an incredible level of success and satisfaction.

Money is my medicine,
Success and money are what keep me going and driving toward my goals.

Shut up to my niggers in a... text messages.
I am grateful for my friends and supporters who have helped me achieve success.

Shut up to them bitches getting here in their...
I appreciate the women in my life who are supportive of my success.

... make sex scenes so irrelevant.
I am focused on my success and don't have time for meaningless distractions like sex scenes.

Forget about the... we took, I now we can,
I have achieved such a high level of success that I can now forget the struggles of my past and focus on my continued success.

Rebel in this white mass world until they burry him.
I am committed to fighting against the systems of oppression that work to keep me down or hold me back.

Being broke is so un-American,
Achieving financial success is important to me and is a crucial part of the American Dream.

That's why I'm screaming all money, till I can't!
I am so committed to achieving financial success that it is a constant driving force in my life.

Nigger!
An expression of solidarity and support for black Americans.

Pull up the old school, me and low Shady Blue,
I am successful enough to own a classic car and have a close relationship with my companion Low Shady Blue.

Ten seconds to my lawyer, said a prayer so we prevail,
Although I am successful, I still face challenges and difficulties that require me to seek legal counsel and guidance.

Jealous jiggers hated that,
Others may be jealous of my success and try to bring me down.

I rather see a nigger feel.
I would rather see someone else experience success and happiness than see them brought down or oppressed.

... a nigger be for real,
I am honest and authentic in all my dealings and interactions.

Hit the gas, we're out of here!
I am always focused on moving forward and achieving my goals, no matter the obstacles.

Oh no, wait! A fox wheels, spinning like we got a meal,
I am so successful that even my car's wheels are impressive and flashy.

... she's got as feeling like we're all for...
My success and confidence make those around me feel secure and taken care of.

They now we got down to steel,
Others know that my success is built on hard work and dedication, not simply luck or chance.

And bitches know we got the bill,
Others know that I am financially successful and can afford to treat those close to me well.

... been here daily, try my baby, momma crazy,
Despite my success, I still face challenges and difficulties, including relationship issues and family drama.

Name a Nigger that could fade me,
I am confident in my success and abilities and feel I am virtually untouchable by others.

Pussy dad does not persuade me,
I am not swayed or influenced by others who may doubt me or try to bring me down.

I swear I'll make them hate me,
My success and confidence may make others envious or angry towards me, but I am committed to staying true to myself and my goals.

Plus we never shop at Macy's.
I am successful enough to shop at high-end luxury stores rather than a mainstream department store like Macy's.

Luis Vuitton, Gucci, maybe,
My success has allowed me to indulge in luxury fashion brands like Louis Vuitton and Gucci.

... blue Mercedes,
I am successful enough to own a luxury car like the blue Mercedes.

... from your faces,
My success is undeniable and apparent to others.

Spinning faster, dogging cases,
I am always working hard and pushing forward, ignoring the obstacles that may come my way.

... bring the cases, that's what we told the waitress,
My success and wealth allow me to indulge in luxury experiences and party with friends.

... for all you try to play us.
Despite any efforts by others to bring me down or hate on my success, I continue to thrive and succeed.

Plus, plus, straight pants,.
I am always upping my fashion game, even in specific details such as the cut of my pants.

You thought that I'll be dead doing life, cause what I rap is true.
Others may have doubted me and my success, but I have proven them wrong through my honest and authentic music.

Just another you know who,
Despite my success, I remain humble and a regular person.

Sam had some time to do,
Others may have faced difficulties along their journey to success, but I remain committed to my goals.

And yea, Steve is cool, but I heard Mick used an animal.
Others may be successful, but I remain focused on my own success and journey, rather than comparing myself to others.

Fuck with what they were talking about,
I don't care about what others may say or think about me or my success.

We just did what we had to do,
I am committed to doing whatever it takes to achieve my goals and succeed, even if it is difficult or may be perceived as controversial.

It became the most valuable, after I dropped that on you tube.
My success and fame grew exponentially after I used YouTube to promote and distribute my music and content.

From the West Coast at least, and for the West Coast I speak,
I represent and speak for the West Coast and its culture and values.

Cause I'm filled with guilt,.
My success and fame come with the cost of negative aspects such as guilt and pressure, but I remain committed to working hard and achieving my goals.

Where I'm supposed to be.
I am living my destiny and fulfilling my potential through my success and achievements.

I'll be yours... been this shit,
I remain committed to my fans and supporters even as my success grows larger and more demanding.

You all forgot to...
Despite others doubting me or forgetting about my success, I remain committed and focused on my goals.

And like the... my pistol will smoke for free.
I am committed to protecting myself and my success and will use any means necessary to do so.

If money ain't got no on streets,
Financial success is crucial for me and others in my community to succeed and achieve our goals.

Got to keep her close to me,
I maintain a close relationship with my success and work hard to protect and grow it.

Put that on the man that's on the cross,.
I am committed to my success and will do whatever it takes to achieve my goals, even if it comes at a cost like the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross.

It wasn't always banking but I speak about it openly,
I remain open and honest about the struggles and challenges I faced before achieving financial success.

No shame in my game,
I am proud of my success and achievements and will not be shamed or brought down by others who may criticize or doubt me.

I did my thing, go in... streets.
I have achieved success through my hard work and skills, even in the face of adversity like life on the streets.

Who's the hottest on the West,
I am regarded as the most successful and respected figure on the West Coast.

All you niggers know it's me,
Others are aware of my success and hold me in high regard.

So tell whoever had the luck that Nipsey Hussle stole the key.
I am the true owner of my success, having achieved it through hard work and dedication rather than simply luck or chance.