Hussle was murdered outside his store, Marathon Clothing, in South Los Angeles on March 31, 2019.
Last Time That I Checc'd
Nipsey Hussle Lyrics
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It was five chains on my neck
It was no smut on my rep, last time that I checked
I was sellin' zones in the set
Make a quarter mill no sweat, last time that I checked
I'm the street's voice out west
Legendary self-made progress, last time that I checked
First get the money then respect
I been self-made from the dribble
I was been sayin' I'm a killer
Playin' no games with you niggas, pop clutch, switch lanes on you niggas
Look, I laid down the game for you niggas
Taught you how to charge more than what they pay for you niggas
Own the whole thing for you niggas
Re-invest, double up, then explained for you niggas, it gotta be love
Who run the whole city, it gotta be 'cause
This for the pieces I took off the Monopoly board
And ya'll niggas false claims, it gotta be fraud
Just keep the hood up out of your mouth, and you gotta be charged
I doubled up, tripled up, nigga what
Banged on the whole game, I ain't give a fuck
Nobody trippin, had no business, got my digits up
And when I drop, you know I'm 'bout to fuck the whole city up
Last time that I checked
It was five chains on my neck
It was no smut on my rep, last time that I checked
I was sellin' zones in the set
Make a quarter mill no sweat, last time that I checked
I'm the street's voice out west
Legendary self-made progress, last time that I checked
First get the money then respect
Then the power, and the hoes come next, last time that I checked
And I come through fly (check) no co-sign
I ain't need radio to do mine, I done fine
And I take my time, and take my tribe
Every level that I crossed in this game like state lines
It was visionary, either I'm genius or you niggas scary
Maybe it's both and this balance I deliver daily
For every nigga in the streets trying to feed the babies
The single mamas workin' hard not to miss a payment
And dirty money get washed on royalty statements
Black owners in this game are powerful races
Young niggas in the set that's doing it makeshift
Out the garage is how you end up in charge
It's how you end up in penthouses, end up in cars, it's how you
Start off a curb servin', end up a boss
It's how you win the whole thing and lift up a cigar
With sweat drippin' down your face 'cause the mission was hard
Last time that I checked
It was five chains on my neck
It was no smut on my rep, last time that I checked
I was sellin' zones in the set
Make a quarter mill no sweat, last time that I checked
I'm the street's voice out west
Legendary self-made progress, last time that I checked
First get the money then respect
Then the power, and the hoes come next, last time that I checked
Last time that I checked
I got the front end and the back
We on the way and that's a fact
This real, this ain't rap
Where everybody wanna act pro-black (they don't really wanna fuck with us)
The last lie you heard, this ain't that
This that, "I done made it out the gutter" shit
Nip told you "fuck the middle man", I told you "fuck a bitch"
Fuck wearin' their clothes, I wear my own shit
Y'all can own ya'll label, I own my own, bitch!
Aye Nip, I remember all that game you taught me
Don't fuck around and get played by these label owners
Talk that shit to these niggas, Adrien Broner
But secure the win though, don't let that game fold you
'Cause when this game over, it's really game over
And all they do is play the game till this game over
And you be givin' game like a big brother
Mission, never let em take it from us
Last time that I checked
It was five chains on my neck
It was no smut on my rep, last time that I checked
I was sellin' zones in the set
Make a quarter mill no sweat, last time that I checked
I'm the street's voice out west
Legendary self-made progress, last time that I checked
First get the money then respect
Then the power, and the hoes come next, last time that I checked
Nipsey Hussle’s song “Last Time That I Checc’d” is an ode to his success and rise to fame from his humble beginnings. The lyrics portray how he has earned his wealth and status through hard work and determination. He begins by celebrating his success and achievements, with “Last time that I checked, it was five chains on my neck, it was no smut on my rep, last time that I checked”. Hussle is proud of his achievements to date, he has five chains and a clean reputation, and he is happy with the direction his life is headed.
Hussle then talks about his street credibility and how he has made a fortune selling drugs, “I was selling zones in the set, make a quarter mill no sweat, last time that I checked. I’m the street’s voice out west. Legendary self-made progress, last time that I checked.” He acknowledges the importance of establishing respect and power before enjoying the fruits of your labor, “First get the money then respect, then the power, and the hoes come next, last time that I checked”.
The song highlights Hussle's journey from hustling in the streets to becoming a successful businessman in the music industry. He shares his philosophy on investing in oneself rather than being reliant on record labels, “The last lie you heard, this ain’t that. This that, ‘I done made it out the gutter’ shit. Nip told you ‘fuck the middleman,’ I told you ‘fuck a bitch. Fuck wearing their clothes, I wear my own shit. Ya’ll can own ya’ll label, I own my own, bitch!’”. He expresses his desire to empower others through his music and inspire them to succeed.
Line by Line Meaning
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
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christopher Steven Brown, Ermias Joseph Asghedom, John Wesley Groover, Keenon Daquan Ray Jackson, Larrance Dopson, Michael Ray Cox
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@AalphaaR
“Black owners in this game are powerful races” - Nipsey Hussle
The Marathon Continues!
@strawberryshortcake7838
VeryDizzy
My favorite part💯
@kiedrajtv2132
💙🏁🙏🏽💯Ⓜ️
@jasonbalboa9772
Racists*^
@strawberryshortcake7838
Jason Balboa
Keep it pushing!
@KuShKLLeR_
TMC🏁
@thuglife3991
Whole YG verse is about Nipsey. Says a lot about how much Nipsey meant.
@ebonybarner1971
Definitely!
@hayleegrant6303
This is masculine energy not being "hard"
@missshannon9790
That nigga was on the stage at the funeral talkin foolish. He aint shit.