Hussle was murdered outside his store, Marathon Clothing, in South Los Angeles on March 31, 2019.
One Take Freestyle
Nipsey Hussle Lyrics
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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
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
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
Contributed by Madelyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
F Mic
One of the most descriptive authentic hip hop songs ever...the real life street corner cat & mouse๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
rasheemthebest First one
๐ฏ๐ช๐ฝ๐ช๐ฝ๐ฅ๐ฅ I canโt stop listening
Kenny Fields
You're Absolutely Correct. Very well said.
Tech Kazi
โBullets ainโt got no namesโ like โall eyes on meโ will always be a classic.
rasheemthebest First one
First time listening this project is hot ๐ฅ
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 ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฏ
Retro_Gamer_89
"Any action it got consequences, and death around here is about common as senses"