Killer
Nipsey Hussle Lyrics


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Look, I let the beat bang I don't claim colors
Honestly the honesty is why the game love us
My women either centerfolds or on the main covers
Stunt so hard I make these niggas hate summer
And pray for winter but when it's winter time
I'm still waitin' on these niggas at the finish line
We just took our first trip to the Amalfi coast
Couple days on the beach then it's adios (Killa)
Just look at what I done alone
You will swear we planted trees the way the money's grown
We been busy like some bees no honeycomb
And you could prolly feel the breeze when the money's blown
Pardon my towel and flip flop phase
I'll never be the reason that a bitch got paid
Even when I'm not functioning in tip top shape
I could bench as much as hip hop weighs, Drizzy

Uh, I'm tryna bring it home
Even if I gotta do it on my own
I'm a muhfuckin' killa, killa, killa, killa
Uh, and I'm the one to blame
Now that I'm around shit will neva be the same
I'm a killa, killa, killa, killa

Listen, look, before rap my last name was my lifestyle
And when I visualize success it look like right now
What was once gray skies is now white clouds
And I did it with the ones that y'all said was not the right crowd
Follow my steps and you'll see what I'm 'bout
I keep my money coming in and never going out
From Chuck Taylors on the pavement with the blamma's out
Then I hit the league straight out the streets with no talent scout
And now my face bring the cameras out
That young nigga these industry bitches yap about
You know the one the cops buck you up and ask about
All because I took my wildest dreams and then mapped 'em out
I go for mine like it's overtime
Me and my niggas had to struggle so we over shined
Been fucked bitches I been on my grind
'Cause on a mission your worst enemy is idle time, Hussle

I'm tryna bring it home
Even if I gotta do it on my own
I'm a muhfuckin' killa, killa, killa, killa
Uh, and I'm the one to blame




Now that I'm around shit will neva be the same
I'm a killa, killa, killa, killa, nigga

Overall Meaning

In "Killer," Nipsey Hussle and Drake reflect on their rise to success and the hard work and dedication that got them there. The lyrics focus on their ability to make money and influence, and their determination to keep pushing forward to achieve their goals. Nipsey explains that he doesn't claim any particular set of colors, but instead is embraced by the game due to his honesty and dedication. He highlights his success with his women, who are either on magazine covers or centerfolds. Nipsey boasts about being a "killah," who makes his haters fear summer and pray for winter. His success is evident as he takes a trip to the Amalfi Coast and enjoys his wealth.


Drake chimes in, expressing how he is trying to bring it home and he will do it by himself if he has to. He is also a "killah," who takes full responsibility for shaking things up and making things neva(be) the same. He describes his life before rap when his last name was his lifestyle, and it was a struggle just to make ends meet. He talks about how he was able to turn grey skies into white clouds and made it to the top with the right crowd. Through his journey, he became the person that the industry talks about and the police inquire about. Drake says he has been on his grind and going for his dreams, even during overtime, and idle time is his worst enemy.


Overall, the lyrics in "Killer" express the hard work, dedication, and perseverance that it takes to achieve success. Nipsey and Drake share their journeys and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people and having a clear goal in mind.


Line by Line Meaning

Look, I let the beat bang I don't claim colors
I rap without any affiliation to any gang.


Honestly the honesty is why the game love us
Our honesty is the reason why we are loved in the industry.


My women either centerfolds or on the main covers
My women are either models or famous celebrities.


Stunt so hard I make these niggas hate summer
I stunt so hard that people become jealous of my success.


And pray for winter but when it's winter time
People hope for my downfall, but I always come out on top.


I'm still waitin' on these niggas at the finish line
I'm ahead of the game, waiting for others to catch up.


We just took our first trip to the Amalfi coast
I recently went on vacation to the Amalfi coast.


Couple days on the beach then it's adios (Killa)
I only took a short vacation and now it's back to grinding.


Just look at what I done alone
I have achieved great success on my own.


You will swear we planted trees the way the money's grown
We have made so much money that it seems impossible to have achieved it without some sort of magic.


We been busy like some bees no honeycomb
We have been working hard without much rest.


And you could prolly feel the breeze when the money's blown
The amount of money we have is so great that it can be felt in the air when we spend it.


Pardon my towel and flip flop phase
Excuse my attire, I'm just relaxing.


I'll never be the reason that a bitch got paid
I never use women or take advantage of them for personal gain.


Even when I'm not functioning in tip top shape
Even when I'm not at my best, I am still better than most.


I could bench as much as hip hop weighs, Drizzy
I am strong and capable, even in the competitive world of hip hop music.


Uh, I'm tryna bring it home
I am trying to bring my success to its fullest potential.


Even if I gotta do it on my own
Even if I have to achieve success without the help of others.


I'm a muhfuckin' killa, killa, killa, killa
I am a deadly force in the industry.


Uh, and I'm the one to blame
I am responsible for my own success and must take credit for it.


Now that I'm around shit will neva be the same
My presence in the game has caused a significant change in the industry.


Listen, look, before rap my last name was my lifestyle
Before becoming a rapper, my lifestyle defined who I was.


And when I visualize success it look like right now
I always knew that I would be successful.


What was once gray skies is now white clouds
My life has turned around from difficult times to happy times.


And I did it with the ones that y'all said was not the right crowd
I succeeded with the help of those who people said wouldn't help me.


Follow my steps and you'll see what I'm 'bout
If you follow my lead, you will understand my drive and success.


I keep my money coming in and never going out
I am smart with my money and always find new ways to make it.


From Chuck Taylors on the pavement with the blamma's out
I came from a difficult background.


Then I hit the league straight out the streets with no talent scout
I made it to the top without anyone else's help.


And now my face bring the cameras out
My fame attracts attention and publicity.


That young nigga these industry bitches yap about
I am the young man talked about in the industry.


You know the one the cops buck you up and ask about
I am well-known even by law enforcement officials.


All because I took my wildest dreams and then mapped 'em out
I made a plan for my success and followed through with it.


I go for mine like it's overtime
I am dedicated to my success and always working hard.


Me and my niggas had to struggle so we over shined
My friends and I overcame the struggles we faced and achieved great success.


Been fucked bitches I been on my grind
I have had relationships while still working hard to achieve success.


'Cause on a mission your worst enemy is idle time, Hussle
When you are striving for success, boredom and lack of action can be your biggest enemies.


I'm a killa, killa, killa, killa, nigga
I am a deadly force in the industry and nothing can stop me.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Aubrey Graham, Larrance Dopson

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Honesty is the best policy

Don’t tease us if you’re not going to show the trial once it’s time.
RIP NIPSEY!!!

Hollywood Runna

Tease us? Who is us

big baba

@Bucket Getters Hoops🏀💲 forget about the almost. he's not in general population...can't be

he's way too much of a high profile inmate, the administration never takes risks like that. he's probably not even in normal PC, but in something even safer and more secluded. probably walks the yard alone with a guard, showers alone, always walks the prison guarded etc.

Deric E

It's called keeping the fans informed dickhead

Ashley Leonard

R.i.p Nipsey Hussle 💙💙

Bucket Getters Hoops🏀💲

@James Tipton can almost guarantee he’s not in General population … not many people like this guy

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Seon van Wyk

You came from the streets,gave back to the streets and in the end the streets took your life...Rip Nip🙏

Elcholo Gonzalez

@Under Dog same reason rap music is changing they don't want positive minds they want everyone popping pills big pharma is running the show.

Ronald Pitts

Dang Nip the power of the tongue can turn out bad sometimes I honestly wish you would have not said anything and let those snitching allegations about this man be what it was gone be because I honestly think you would still be here brotha smh

Lars Stougaard

Life is a Hussle

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