Killa
Nipsey Hussle Lyrics

My AC on, my ceiling cracked, smoking killa
I'm chilling at my place with my AC on and my ceiling has a crack in it. I'm smoking some weed and relaxing.

Light my Backwood, count 100 racks, smoking killa
I'm lighting up a Backwood cigar filled with weed while counting 100 stacks of money.

I pull up in that black on black, smoking killa
I arrive at my destination in my black on black car while smoking some weed.

I wake up in this state of mind, like sky's the limit
I begin my day with a positive mindset, feeling like there are no limits to what I can achieve.

My niggas said you crossed the line, well I'm gon' kill you
My friends told me that someone has disrespected me, and I'm prepared to take vengeance on them.

I'm focused on a million cash, that's the vision
I have a clear goal of making a million dollars, and I'm working hard to achieve it.

Speeding and I'm finna crash, that's the feeling
I'm driving recklessly and feel like I might crash at any moment.

Until my tires burn, though, and my wheels give out
I plan on pushing my car to the limits until the wheels fall off and the tires are worn out.

These Backwoods burn slow, like my bills dish out
The Backwood cigars I smoke burn slowly, much like the bills I have to pay that seem to never end.

When them people come for you, they gone steal yo house
If law enforcement authorities come after you, they might seize your assets, including your house.

Put yo name on them papers, they gon' fill you out
If your name is listed on certain legal documents, they will investigate you thoroughly.

Couple moves from yo quota, come fuck up yo count
If you make a few mistakes in your business plan, it could severely affect your finances.

Have you thinking bounce back when you out
When you lose everything, you start thinking about how to get back on your feet.

Look, I'm tip-toeing over traps
I'm being cautious and avoiding potential obstacles and dangers.

Tight-roping at a height, you fall you knowing it's a wrap
I'm taking risks and any false move could result in serious consequences.

But I'm gon' keep this balance, 'cause it ain't no turning back
I will maintain my composure and keep my balance, because I cannot afford to fail now.

Ain't no looking down, my niggas ain't concerned with that
I'm not going to focus on the possibility of failure, and my friends are not worried about it either.

They more concerned with cash
My friends are more interested in making money and succeeding than worrying about failure.

More concerned with running laps, running rap
My friends want to excel in their field, whether it is running or music.

Getting rich, then run it back
The goal is to make a lot of money, and reinvest it to make even more.

What's the deal, nigga? What's the deal, nigga?
Hey, what's going on? What's new?

How you feel? Now you know this shit is real, nigga
How are you doing? You must realize that the stakes are high and our situation is serious.

Once upon a time was in the field, nigga
Back in the day, I used to be hustling in the streets.

War time, really kill or kill, nigga
It was a dangerous time when you had to be prepared to fight and possibly kill.

Gunfire, shooting out Seville's, nigga
Bullets were flying and people were shooting, making the streets dangerous and deadly.

Young, wild, police gon' deal with you
When you're young and reckless, the police will come after you and try to take you down.

Not too many still living
Many people have died or been arrested as a result of their actions.

So I gotta paint it real vivid
To make people understand the reality of the situation, I have to describe it in detail.

I'm surprised that I'm here, nigga
Given the dangerous circumstances, it's a miracle that I'm still alive and well.

Know I'm blind to my fears, nigga
I may not be fully aware of all the risks and dangers that are present.

I shine like De Beers, nigga
I'm shining bright like a diamond, much like the De Beers brand known for their diamond jewelry.

And fly like a Lear, nigga
I'm as fly and luxurious as a Learjet plane.

Climb like the stairs, nigga
I'm rising to the top, climbing each step like a staircase.

Spend time out in Paris, nigga
I'm living a life of luxury, spending time and money in Paris on a vacation.

Come from where the grannies gotta bury niggas
The neighborhood I come from is so violent that even grandmothers have to bury their grandchildren and other young people.

And money make these hoes wanna marry niggas
Women are often attracted to men who have money and can provide for them, making them want to marry those men.

I think about them late nights
I reflect on the difficult and challenging times when I was hustling late into the night.

Drive to Vegas cross the state lines
I remember driving to Las Vegas, crossing state lines in hopes of making money.

Finally did it, it just take time
After a lot of hard work and patience, I finally achieved my goal.

Since I was ye' high, my only goal was get this cake right
Ever since I was a young child, my only goal was to become wealthy and financially secure.

And what they say, right
As the saying goes,

You on your own, it's what you make life
You are responsible for your own life and your success is determined by your own choices and actions.

You was out there everyday, right?
You were hustling and working hard every day, right?

Tryna push foreign, tryna eat steak, right?
You were trying to sell luxury cars and treat yourself to some nice meals, right?

Put some hunnids in yo safe, right?
You were saving up hundreds of dollars and keeping them in a safe, right?

Hang some flat screens in yo place, right?
You put some flat screen TVs up in your place, right?

Life is short, just in case, right?
Life is unpredictable, so it's important to be prepared for anything that might happen.

Gave something to the lawyer, just in case, right?
I gave something to my lawyer as a precautionary measure, just in case something goes wrong.

Sitting solo, first class, on a straight flight
I'm flying first class, sitting by myself and headed straight to my destination.

I remember waiting on my day like
I remember waiting for my chance to succeed and make it big.

Everyday I'm on this paper chase, like
Every day, I'm working hard and doing whatever it takes to make money and succeed.

Stand between these buildings 'til the daylight
I used to hustle in the streets at night, standing between buildings until it was light out.

Wiggle through the prisons and the grave sites
I had to navigate dangerous areas including prisons and graveyards to get where I am today.

Then you finally get it, and you take flight
After struggling and hustling for so long, when you finally achieve success, you can fly high and enjoy the fruits of your labor.