One Take Freestyle
Nipsey Hussle Lyrics


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#Merky2016
I don't know what the fuck you niggas thought, but
#Merky2016
You fucking doughnuts, aren't you, what the fuck
#Merky2016
Come like man's smoking fucking rice or something, I don't know but
#Merky2016
Driller
16 bars, no filler
Man wanna end my career
I see bare fuckboys, no killers
Go figure
Thinking you're big, I'm bigger
Think my white friends can say nigga
And I'll stand here like that's jigga
Mad
Going on wicked and bad
Go on then, pick up your strap
But please don't twist up the facts
Pathetic
I see niggas go switch up from rap
But this rap game's long and it's winner-stays-on
So pussy, don't pick up the pad (gassed up, gassed up)
Death threats
So many death threats
So tell me
How comes I ain't dead yet
Mad ting
How comes I ain't bled yet
22 but I'm still an old school legend
Like Nedved
Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait start off
Don't make me start off
They go and make diss tracks
Then I go and just chart top
Popped off
This game ain't something that I'm part of
I know real badboys like Narcos
I was a real bad boy, ask Carlos
Man have got Ghetts' spirit inside me
Go and ask Mumzy, bad from primary
Cocoa butter and the afro comb
Used to step out the yard with my face all shiny
You know them ones, dark and reckless
Bluejays ting for my breakfast
I've been keeping my ear to the streets
And there ain't many niggas that I've been impressed with
Grown arse men saying my name, embarrassing
Big with wife and the kids, embarrassing
Man are like 30+, how embarrassing
Now you wanna start with us, that's embarrassing
What? None of my Gs nominated for BRITs
Are you taking the piss Embarrassing4
But I've got the force like Anakin
This year, I'll let that slide, stop panicking
But next year, I'm going on dark
Like wah gwan, is my face too dark
Last year, they told the mandem that to be nominated
You've gotta go on UK charts
So what do we do? We chart3
Don't come here with your lies, don't start
Deny our ting, you calm
Deny our ting, I'll bark
Stiff Chocolate, not the edible type
Smoke on a medical vibe
I bring your girl to my show
She said I'm incredible live
Man wanna see me respond
See, I would but my schedule is tight
Man try say that he's better than me
That was a terrible lie
Man try say he's the fucking best
LOL, I'm fucking dead
You can keep your stupid opinions
In your stupid fucking head
All you do is fucking bred
Here he comes, this fucking beg
Take this mash, remove yourself
Or jump in front of a truck instead
I clocked it
My man's lost it
Man held a beating
The ref should've stopped it
Mopped it
Had one chance and flopped it
Threatening me won't make you the heavyweight champ, rudeboy
Stop this, man
Fucking hell, bruv





It's stopped, it's over

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Nipsey Hussle's song "One Take Freestyle" are a commentary on the state of the rap game and the hip-hop industry. He opens the song by chastising the "fucking doughnuts" who doubted him and asserts that he is the real deal, an OG in the rap game who is still making music that is true to his roots. He addresses the issue of rappers who switch from rap to other genres and back again in order to stay relevant, and he expresses his disdain for those who engage in childish beefs and diss tracks.


Nipsey Hussle's lyrics are full of anger and frustration, as he rails against the industry and the people who have tried to hold him back. He is not afraid to call out other rappers by name or to criticize the mainstream for not recognizing the talent and contribution of underground artists. Throughout the song, he maintains a hard, unapologetic tone that shows he is not afraid to speak his mind.


In summary, "One Take Freestyle" is a powerful commentary on the state of the rap game and the industry, and Nipsey Hussle's lyrics are a testament to the strength and resilience of the underground hip-hop scene.



Line by Line Meaning

I don't know what the fuck you niggas thought, but
I'm not sure what these guys were thinking


You fucking doughnuts, aren't you, what the fuck
You guys are idiots


Come like man's smoking fucking rice or something, I don't know but
They're acting strange, I don't understand why


Driller
I'm a skilled rapper


16 bars, no filler
My verses are pure and impactful


Man wanna end my career
Some people wish for my downfall


I see bare fuckboys, no killers
I notice a lot of weak guys, not tough ones


Go figure
It's hard to understand


Thinking you're big, I'm bigger
You may think you're special, but I'm greater


Think my white friends can say nigga
You might believe my friends can use racial slurs


And I'll stand here like that's jigga
But I won't be offended or bothered


Mad
I'm angry


Going on wicked and bad
Acting recklessly


Go on then, pick up your strap
Feel free to grab your gun


But please don't twist up the facts
But don't lie or manipulate the situation


Pathetic
You guys are sad


I see niggas go switch up from rap
Some rappers change their style


But this rap game's long and it's winner-stays-on
But to succeed in rap, you need staying power


So pussy, don't pick up the pad (gassed up, gassed up)
So don't bother writing rhymes if you're not committed


Death threats
I receive many threats to my life


So many death threats
I'm overwhelmed by the number of threats


So tell me
Can you explain to me?


How comes I ain't dead yet
Why I'm still alive despite the threats


Mad ting
It's crazy


How comes I ain't bled yet
Why I haven't been physically harmed


22 but I'm still an old school legend
I'm still recognized as a respected veteran at a young age


Like Nedved
Like the famous football player Pavel Nedved


Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait start off
Hold on, let me begin


Don't make me start off
Please don't make me start


They go and make diss tracks
Some people create songs insulting me


Then I go and just chart top
While I release successful music


Popped off
I became successful


This game ain't something that I'm part of
I don't really feel like I belong in the music industry


I know real badboys like Narcos
I have connections with dangerous people


I was a real bad boy, ask Carlos
I used to be involved in criminal activities


Man have got Ghetts' spirit inside me
I have the same determination as the rapper Ghetts


Go and ask Mumzy, bad from primary
My friend Mumzy can attest to my toughness from when we were kids


Cocoa butter and the afro comb
I used to take good care of my hair


Used to step out the yard with my face all shiny
I used to go out looking fresh and stylish


You know them ones, dark and reckless
You know the type: wild and fearless


Bluejays ting for my breakfast
I spent time with a girl named Bluejays in the morning


I've been keeping my ear to the streets
I'm aware of what's happening in the music scene


And there ain't many niggas that I've been impressed with
I don't find many artists impressive


Grown arse men saying my name, embarrassing
It's shameful that older men talk about me in public


Big with wife and the kids, embarrassing
Especially when they are married with children


Man are like 30+, how embarrassing
It's pathetic when guys over 30 act immaturely


Now you wanna start with us, that's embarrassing
It's laughable that they want to pick a fight with me


What? None of my Gs nominated for BRITs
None of my close associates were nominated for the BRIT awards


Are you taking the piss Embarrassing
It's ridiculous and insulting


But I've got the force like Anakin
But I have a strong connection to the power of music


This year, I'll let that slide, stop panicking
I'll let it go this year, don't worry


But next year, I'm going on dark
But next year, I'll become more aggressive


Like wah gwan, is my face too dark
I won't hold back, even if it offends some people


Last year, they told the mandem that to be nominated
Last year, they said to be nominated


You've gotta go on UK charts
You must have a charting single in the UK


So what do we do? We chart
So, that's what we did


Don't come here with your lies, don't start
Don't lie or exaggerate, don't start a problem


Deny our ting, you calm
If you deny our achievements, it shows your insecurity


Deny our ting, I'll bark
Because I'll defend our successes fiercely


Stiff Chocolate, not the edible type
I have a particular physique


Smoke on a medical vibe
I enjoy smoking marijuana for its medicinal benefits


I bring your girl to my show
I attract a lot of female fans to my concerts


She said I'm incredible live
They praised my live performance skills


Man wanna see me respond
Some people want me to react to their insults


See, I would but my schedule is tight
But I'm too busy to waste my time on them


Man try say that he's better than me
Some guys claim they're better than me


That was a terrible lie
But that's a ridiculous lie


Man try say he's the fucking best
Some guys claim to be the best


LOL, I'm fucking dead
That's hilarious and untrue


You can keep your stupid opinions
You can have your ignorant viewpoints


In your stupid fucking head
But keep them to yourself


All you do is fucking bred
All you do is produce weak rhymes


Here he comes, this fucking beg
Here comes this annoying person


Take this mash, remove yourself
Take a punch and go away


Or jump in front of a truck instead
Or do something even more drastic


I clocked it
I understand


My man's lost it
He's gone crazy


Man held a beating
Someone got hurt


The ref should've stopped it
Someone should have intervened


Mopped it
I cleaned up the competition


Had one chance and flopped it
But someone failed to deliver despite the opportunity


Threatening me won't make you the heavyweight champ, rudeboy
You can't intimidate me into submission


Stop this, man
You need to stop acting foolish


Fucking hell, bruv
Oh my God, buddy


It's stopped, it's over
It's finished now, it's done




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F Mic

One of the most descriptive authentic hip hop songs ever...the real life street corner cat & mouse๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ

rasheemthebest First one

๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ I canโ€™t stop listening

Kenny Fields

You're Absolutely Correct. Very well said.

Tech Kazi

โ€œBullets ainโ€™t got no namesโ€ like โ€œall eyes on meโ€ will always be a classic.

rasheemthebest First one

First time listening this project is hot ๐Ÿ”ฅ

DRa Pacino

"I'm on the block wit these rocks
Posted, loc'n
And low key.. So Johnny think I'm smoking.."
The #TRILL felt that on another level back when this dropped in 08

RussianBot

Too real and a king is gone too soon. Rest up cuz.

lee m

Trust me

Mil-town 414

R.i.P nipsey hussle ๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ’ฏ

Retro_Gamer_89

"Any action it got consequences, and death around here is about common as senses"

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