Last Time That I Checc’d
Nipsey Hussle Lyrics

Last time that I checked
Reflecting on past success and accomplishments

It was five chains on my neck
Showing off wealth and material possessions

It was no smut on my rep, last time that I checked
Maintaining a clean image and reputation

I was sellin' zones in the set
Making money through drug dealing

Make a quarter mill no sweat, last time that I checked
Earning a large amount of money with ease

I'm the street's voice out west
Being a prominent figure in the hip-hop community on the west coast

Legendary self-made progress, last time that I checked
Achieving great success and notoriety through hard work and determination

First get the money then respect
Prioritizing earning money and then earning respect

Then the power, and the hoes come next, last time that I checked
After earning money and respect, obtaining power and women becomes easier

I been self-made from the dribble
Having achieved success on one's own, without outside help

I was been sayin' I'm a killer
Having always proclaimed one's own greatness and talent

Playin' no games with you niggas, pop clutch, switch lanes on you niggas
Being focused and driven in life, not wasting time on unimportant matters

Look, I laid down the game for you niggas
Sharing one's own wisdom and knowledge for the benefit of others

Taught you how to charge more than what they pay for you niggas
Teaching others how to increase their own worth and value

Own the whole thing for you niggas
Encouraging others to take full control of their own lives and futures

Re-invest, double up, then explained for you niggas, it gotta be love
Encouraging others to invest in themselves and their future success

Who run the whole city, it gotta be 'cause
Being the most influential and successful person in the city

This for the pieces I took off the Monopoly board
Having achieved success in the same way one would in the board game Monopoly

And ya'll niggas false claims, it gotta be fraud
Accusing others of making false claims about their own success

Just keep the hood up out of your mouth, and you gotta be charged
Encouraging others to be respectful and dignified, or face the consequences

I doubled up, tripled up, nigga what
Continuing to achieve success and increase one's own worth

Banged on the whole game, I ain't give a fuck
Fearlessly taking on the entire industry and succeeding

Nobody trippin, had no business, got my digits up
Succeeding in spite of obstacles and without any connections or help

And when I drop, you know I'm 'bout to fuck the whole city up
Anticipating and preparing for even greater success in the future

And I come through fly (check) no co-sign
Succeeding on one's own, without needing endorsement or support from others

I ain't need radio to do mine, I done fine
Having achieved success without needing the approval or promotion of mainstream media

And I take my time, and take my tribe
Being patient and calculated in one's approach, while also being loyal to others

Every level that I crossed in this game like state lines
Having advanced and achieved success at every stage of one's career

It was visionary, either I'm genius or you niggas scary
Being ahead of the curve and doing something innovative, to the point that others may fear or not understand it

Maybe it's both and this balance I deliver daily
Being both innovative and also having a strong work ethic and dedication to success

For every nigga in the streets trying to feed the babies
Empathizing with and honoring those who are working hard to provide for their families

The single mamas workin' hard not to miss a payment
Honoring and respecting the hard work and dedication of single mothers

And dirty money get washed on royalty statements
Acknowledging the ways in which success and wealth can be built through illegal or unethical means

Black owners in this game are powerful races
Recognizing and honoring the great success and power of black people in the entertainment industry

Young niggas in the set that's doing it makeshift
Acknowledging and celebrating the success of young people who are achieving great things in difficult circumstances

Out the garage is how you end up in charge
Acknowledging the way in which success can come from humble beginnings

It's how you end up in penthouses, end up in cars, it's how you
Recognizing the great rewards that come from hard work and success

Start off a curb servin', end up a boss
Acknowledging the way in which success can come from the most unexpected places

It's how you win the whole thing and lift up a cigar
Celebrating the ultimate achievement of great success and enjoying the rewards that come with it

With sweat drippin' down your face 'cause the mission was hard
Acknowledging the hard work and dedication required to achieve great success

I got the front end and the back
Having achieved success in every aspect of one's life

We on the way and that's a fact
Anticipating even greater success in the future

This real, this ain't rap
Being authentic and true to oneself, even in the face of criticism or skepticism

Where everybody wanna act pro-black (they don't really wanna fuck with us)
Acknowledging and calling out the way in which some people only pretend to support black people or black culture

The last lie you heard, this ain't that
Being truthful and honest, and not pretending or exaggerating in order to be successful

This that, "I done made it out the gutter" shit
Celebrating having achieved great success despite humble beginnings or difficult circumstances

Nip told you "fuck the middle man", I told you "fuck a bitch"
Encouraging others to be independent and self-sufficient, and not rely on others for their success

Fuck wearin' their clothes, I wear my own shit
Being oneself and expressing oneself authentically, rather than trying to fit in or conform to societal expectations

Y'all can own ya'll label, I own my own, bitch!
Celebrating having achieved great success on one's own terms, without needing to rely on others or follow their rules

Aye Nip, I remember all that game you taught me
Acknowledging and honoring the lessons and wisdom passed down by someone who came before

Don't fuck around and get played by these label owners
Being aware of the potential exploitation and manipulation by those in power in the entertainment industry

Talk that shit to these niggas, Adrien Broner
Encouraging others to speak up and assert themselves, like the boxer Adrien Broner

But secure the win though, don't let that game fold you
Achieving great success while still maintaining one's dignity and integrity

'Cause when this game over, it's really game over
Acknowledging the finality and gravity of death, and the importance of achieving success while still alive

And all they do is play the game till this game over
Recognizing the way in which the entertainment industry can be focused solely on success and achievement, even at the expense of one's wellbeing or happiness

And you be givin' game like a big brother
Passing down knowledge and wisdom to those who are younger or less experienced

Mission, never let em take it from us
Being fiercely protective of one's success and power, and never letting others take it away