No Nigga Like Me
Nipsey Hussle Lyrics


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I dropped seven tapes and it was all the truth
Live my life just like a baller do
Meet a gang of girls and they all be cute
You can fall for me I can't fall for you
I'm in a CL-6 that's the baller coupe
You fuck for cash you a prostitute
Go to school then girl I salute
And make a hunned mill what I'm bout to do
To knock my hustle ain't possible
Me kill you that's optional
Slauson ave I've made lots of moves
Cause I'm a African that think like a Jew
I be doing me, watching you is my example of what not to do
My shoe strings stay Dodger blue
I had a hoop dream but then I caught the flu
Cause the routine is still [?]
And you know I'm a do what I got to do
Picked up the sack, dropped the school
Went hard to the paint, bought some jewels
Switch up my thinking to the proper view
Hopped in this rap, paid all my dues
I was something like an Impala fool
I'm so LA, like a barbecue
These niggas talk a lot, but they wallets mute
I shop a lot, you know cars and shoes
When I hit the block I still rock my jewel
But I ain't one of these niggas that got a lot to prove, nah
I got a lot to do
I wake up nigga to an awesome view
Way these labels tryna deal with rappers got me fuckin' mad like I'm watchin' roots!

Kunta, no no nigga like me
I don't know no nigga like me
I don't know no nigga like me
I don't know no nigga like me

Yeah, haters call now they callin' harder
Truth flies same day departure
Played the bench until I made the starter
Used to play the ball but now I'm ballin' harder
Street nigga can't stay legit
Next check I get I might cop a brick
Keep a tool handy, getcha fixed
Asshole for life its kind of hard to switch
Follow follow my lead, I'm in front of the line
If I don't get it today, then I'm a get it with time
If I don't get it with rap, then I'm a get it with crime
Runnin' in yo crib tryna hit her wit nine
Two door coupe, might cop that twice
Outside was mean, inside was nice
In the hood I'm rollin' I ain't talkin' dice
Fully loaded choppa can't block ya life
What I'm worth you can't hop the price nigga
My advice don't end up hurt nigga
Play with me I bet shit get real
I'm 10 deep with goons and they about that murk nigga
I don't fuck with fuck niggas I'm nothin' like em
Yeah the truth a trip nigga you wouldn't like em
These cars and tents nigga you wouldn't like em
All this shit I'm on nigga you wouldn't like em

Kunta, no no nigga like me
I don't know no nigga like me




I don't know no nigga like me
I don't know no nigga like me

Overall Meaning

Nipsey Hussle's song "No Nigga Like Me" opens with an announcement about his impressive track record. He tells his listeners that he has released seven mixtapes and all of them were authentic expressions of his life. He declares that he lives like a baller, attracts attractive women, and drives a top-of-the-line CL-6. Nipsey shows off his confidence, asserting that if he falls for someone, it's the other person's downfall.


The rapper makes references to his African roots, highlighting his experiences on Slauson Avenue in Los Angeles. His affirmation of his background is also embedded in a statement that positions him as someone who thinks like a Jew. Nipsey believes that his savvy thinking will lead him to amass considerable wealth. The chorus repeats the phrase, "Kunta, no no nigga like me," pointing to his uniqueness and high self-regard.


He goes on to describe his ascent to success, navigating the street life and sometimes questionable decisions. Nipsey boasts about his independent thinking and ability to resist peer pressure or external influence. He uses the final lines of the song to reiterate that he is unparalleled in the music industry, "I don’t fuck with fuck n***as I’m nothin’ like β€˜em…All this shit I’m on nigga you wouldn’t like β€˜em."


Overall, the song is a message of empowerment, embracing oneself with all the flaws and attributes, and pushing against the narrative that dismisses Black excellence in a predominantly white industry.



Line by Line Meaning

I dropped seven tapes and it was all the truth
I have released seven albums, and they were all based on real experiences.


Live my life just like a baller do
I live my life in a luxurious manner.


Meet a gang of girls and they all be cute
I meet many attractive women.


You can fall for me I can't fall for you
I am not capable of falling in love with someone who is in love with me.


I'm in a CL-6 that's the baller coupe
I drive an expensive car.


You fuck for cash you a prostitute
If you have sex for money, you are a prostitute.


Go to school then girl I salute
I respect women who go to school.


And make a hunned mill what I'm bout to do
My goal is to make one hundred million dollars.


To knock my hustle ain't possible
It is impossible to stop my hustle.


Me kill you that's optional
I have the ability to kill you, but we don't need to go down that route.


Slauson ave I've made lots of moves
I have made many accomplishments on Slauson Avenue.


Cause I'm a African that think like a Jew
I have a mentality similar to that of a Jewish person.


I be doing me, watching you is my example of what not to do
I focus on myself, and observe others' mistakes to avoid making them myself.


My shoe strings stay Dodger blue
I wear blue shoelaces as a nod to the Dodgers baseball team.


I had a hoop dream but then I caught the flu
I wanted to become a basketball player, but things didn't work out due to external factors.


Cause the routine is still [?]
I am unsure what the routine refers to, but it is a constant.


And you know I'm a do what I got to do
I will always do what I need to do to succeed.


Picked up the sack, dropped the school
I stopped attending school to pursue other endeavors.


Went hard to the paint, bought some jewels
I worked hard and made enough money to buy expensive jewelry.


Switch up my thinking to the proper view
I changed my mindset to a more productive one.


Hopped in this rap, paid all my dues
I became a rapper after putting in a lot of effort and hard work.


I was something like an Impala fool
I was a foolish person, like a stereotypical Impala driver.


I'm so LA, like a barbecue
I am very much a part of Los Angeles culture.


These niggas talk a lot, but they wallets mute
Many people talk big, but are actually broke.


I shop a lot, you know cars and shoes
I enjoy shopping for luxury items such as cars and shoes.


When I hit the block I still rock my jewel
I wear my jewelry even in my neighborhood.


But I ain't one of these niggas that got a lot to prove, nah
I don't feel the need to constantly prove myself.


I got a lot to do
I have many goals and aspirations.


I wake up nigga to an awesome view
I wake up to a great view every day.


Way these labels tryna deal with rappers got me fuckin' mad like I'm watchin' roots!
The way record labels treat rappers is frustrating, similar to how the treatment of slaves in Roots is infuriating.


Kunta, no no nigga like me
There is nobody else like me.


Yeah, haters call now they callin' harder
People who hate me are now trying harder to get my attention.


Truth flies same day departure
The truth is always revealed quickly.


Played the bench until I made the starter
I started on the bench and worked hard to become a starter.


Used to play the ball but now I'm ballin' harder
I used to play basketball, but now I am much more successful as a rapper.


Street nigga can't stay legit
It is difficult for someone who grew up in the streets to stay out of trouble.


Next check I get I might cop a brick
When I get my next paycheck, I might purchase drugs to sell.


Keep a tool handy, getcha fixed
I carry a gun for protection.


Asshole for life its kind of hard to switch
Once you have a certain personality trait, it is difficult to change it.


Follow follow my lead, I'm in front of the line
Follow my example because I am a leader.


If I don't get it today, then I'm a get it with time
If I don't accomplish my goals today, I will keep working hard and eventually achieve them.


If I don't get it with rap, then I'm a get it with crime
If I am not successful as a rapper, I may resort to criminal activities.


Runnin' in yo crib tryna hit her wit nine
I will enter your home and threaten you with a gun.


Two door coupe, might cop that twice
I may purchase two of the same car.


Outside was mean, inside was nice
The car appeared tough on the outside, but was actually very nice on the inside.


In the hood I'm rollin' I ain't talkin' dice
I am driving through the neighborhood, not playing a game of dice.


Fully loaded choppa can't block ya life
A fully loaded gun cannot prevent your death.


What I'm worth you can't hop the price nigga
My value is priceless and cannot be matched.


My advice don't end up hurt nigga
My advice is to avoid getting hurt.


Play with me I bet shit get real
If you mess with me, things will get serious.


I'm 10 deep with goons and they about that murk nigga
I am with a group of people who are willing to harm others.


I don't fuck with fuck niggas I'm nothin' like em
I don't associate with people who are disrespectful and I am not like them.


Yeah the truth a trip nigga you wouldn't like em
The truth can be difficult to handle.


These cars and tents nigga you wouldn't like em
You wouldn't be able to handle my expensive cars and houses.


All this shit I'm on nigga you wouldn't like em
You wouldn't be able to handle my lifestyle.




Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ermias Asghedom

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Comments from YouTube:

@rundeemc99

This whole mixtape is lit. I think this is one of his best mixtapes!

@Infinit5

Its one of myy favorite (0.0005%) Listener on Spotify

@dwaynewilliams6224

I be doing me. Watching you is my example of what not to do. RIP Nip The Great!

@hdot89

If I don’t get it today, I’m gonna get it with time.

@Official_Loafalthelilly

If I don't get it with rap, then I'mma Get It With Crime

@Sam-jp2lu

Patient and Time is needed.

@cliftonkilpatrick7395

β€œThe way these labels deal wit rappers got fuckin mad like I’m watchin roots” if your listening to this 2022 your a legend! πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯🏁

@alluramonae685

πŸ‘‘ The Great King Ermias Asghedom -God will Rise

@ebMusicTv

Amen πŸ™πŸ’―

@kasotastanback3910

ASE!!!

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