Last Time That I Checc'd
Nipsey Hussle Lyrics

Last time that I checked
Reflecting on past accomplishments and current status

It was five chains on my neck
Wearing luxury accessories as a symbol of success

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

I was sellin' zones in the set
Making money selling drugs in the neighborhood

Make a quarter mill no sweat, last time that I checked
Earning a substantial amount of money without much effort

I'm the street's voice out west
Being a representative for the streets and speaking on their behalf

Legendary self-made progress, last time that I checked
Achieving success through hard work and dedication without outside help

First get the money then respect
Making money the main priority before earning respect from others

Then the power, and the hoes come next, last time that I checked
With money and respect, comes power and the ability to attract women

I been self-made from the dribble
Becoming successful from the very beginning without help

I was been sayin' I'm a killer
Claiming to be ruthless and successful at everything he does

Playin' no games with you niggas, pop clutch, switch lanes on you niggas
Not messing around with anyone and quickly getting ahead of the competition

Look, I laid down the game for you niggas
Sharing knowledge and wisdom with others

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

Own the whole thing for you niggas
Encouraging others to own their own businesses and be independent

Re-invest, double up, then explained for you niggas, it gotta be love
Encouraging reinvestment in businesses and sharing knowledge out of love

Who run the whole city, it gotta be 'cause
Presuming that he and his crew are in charge of the entire city

This for the pieces I took off the Monopoly board
Claiming to have taken control of the game of life like in the board game, Monopoly

And ya'll niggas false claims, it gotta be fraud
Calling out those who make false claims about their success

Just keep the hood up out of your mouth, and you gotta be charged
Advising others not to speak poorly about the neighborhood and to take responsibility

I doubled up, tripled up, nigga what
Multiplying his earnings and being proud of it

Banged on the whole game, I ain't give a fuck
Making bold moves and not caring about criticism

Nobody trippin, had no business, got my digits up
Ignoring distractions and focusing on making money

And when I drop, you know I'm 'bout to fuck the whole city up
Anticipating great success with future projects and endeavors

And I come through fly (check) no co-sign
Being successful without the support of others

I ain't need radio to do mine, I done fine
Achieving success without the help of radio airplay

And I take my time, and take my tribe
Being patient and taking care of those around him

Every level that I crossed in this game like state lines
Crossing different levels of success and treating them like borders between states

It was visionary, either I'm genius or you niggas scary
Being ahead of his time and either being highly intelligent or intimidating others

Maybe it's both and this balance I deliver daily
Combining intelligence and intimidation to succeed in the industry

For every nigga in the streets trying to feed the babies
Acknowledging the struggle of those trying to provide for their families in the neighborhood

The single mamas workin' hard not to miss a payment
Recognizing the hard work and dedication of single mothers in the community

And dirty money get washed on royalty statements
Referring to the practice of laundering money in the music industry

Black owners in this game are powerful races
Highlighting the importance of black ownership in the industry

Young niggas in the set that's doing it makeshift
Commending those who are succeeding in the neighborhood with limited resources

Out the garage is how you end up in charge
Starting from the bottom and working your way up to success

It's how you end up in penthouses, end up in cars, it's how you
Achieving luxury, wealth, and success through hard work and determination

Start off a curb servin', end up a boss
Beginning with a small business and growing it into something big and successful

It's how you win the whole thing and lift up a cigar
Celebrating success with a victory cigar

With sweat drippin' down your face 'cause the mission was hard
Expressing the difficulties and hard work that led to success

And I got the front end and the back
Being successful both financially and socially

We on the way and that's a fact
Being on the path to even greater success

This real, this ain't rap
This success is genuine and not just for show

Where everybody wanna act pro-black (they don't really wanna fuck with us)
Noticing that some people only pretend to be pro-black and aren't truly committed to the cause

The last lie you heard, this ain't that
Denying any negative rumors or lies about him or his success

This that, "I done made it out the gutter" shit
Celebrating success after coming from a tough upbringing or background

Nip told you "fuck the middle man", I told you "fuck a bitch"
Encouraging independence and not relying on others, whether in business or personal relationships

Fuck wearin' their clothes, I wear my own shit
Preferring to wear his own brand over others

Y'all can own ya'll label, I own my own, bitch!
Being proud of owning his own music label and not needing anyone else's support

Aye Nip, I remember all that game you taught me
Remembering the life lessons and wisdom shared by his friend, Nipsey Hussle

Don't fuck around and get played by these label owners
Warning others not to be taken advantage of by record label owners

Talk that shit to these niggas, Adrien Broner
Encouraging others to speak confidently and call out others when necessary

But secure the win though, don't let that game fold you
Urging others to stay focused and not let setbacks or failures discourage them

'Cause when this game over, it's really game over
Reminding others that success is temporary and they should make the most of it while they can

And all they do is play the game till this game over
Noticing that many people in the industry are only focused on short-term success and don't think about the long run

And you be givin' game like a big brother
Being a mentor and role model for others in the community

Mission, never let em take it from us
Keeping the focus on achieving success and not letting anyone take it away from him or the community