Run A Lap
Nipsey Hussle Lyrics

It's young hussle when I'm bout to make it clap
Nipsey Hussle is in his prime and ready to show off his talent.

Got a... On my bricks and my city on my back
Nipsey Hussle represents his city and has the mentality of a hustler.

Shout out to bitches on the stage getting racks
Nipsey Hussle supports women who are working hard and making money.

Told her it's a marathon, now she out here running laps
Nipsey Hussle tells women that it takes hard work and dedication to achieve their goals.

Check on my shoulder, for niggers that hated on us
Nipsey Hussle is aware of the hate and criticism he has received from others in the industry.

Labels that hesitated when radio woudn't play us
Record labels were hesitant to work with Nipsey when he wasn't getting radio play.

Rappers dropping they disses they see us start explaining
Other rappers throw shade at Nipsey when they see him succeeding.

Bitches I used to date when shut up and start complaining
Nipsey's ex-girlfriends are jealous and angry now that he's successful.

Now they looking salty cause I'm... Duck and 4 times
Nipsey's success and hard work make his ex-girlfriends feel salty and jealous.

... Hundred thousand ain't enough to buy a new ride
Nipsey is focused on his money and knows that $100,000 is not enough to buy a new car.

See that's the type of disrespectful deal you signed
Nipsey warns other artists to be careful when signing record deals to avoid getting screwed over.

What happened niggaare? Last year you was cracking niggaare
Nipsey calls out other rappers who have fallen off over the course of a year.

This marathon got me laping all you rapping niggers
Nipsey has been working hard and outdoing his competition.

We steady rising since the world got a half...
Nipsey's success has continued to grow despite obstacles in his way.

I hussle when a house in... Rented back from niggers
Nipsey is focused on smart investments such as buying and renting back houses in his community.

Streets love me cause they know I got crack...
Nipsey has the respect and support of his community because of his hard work and dedication.

Took a stand,...
Nipsey takes a stand for his community and is a leader in his city.

Failed out with black money kept track
Nipsey has had to learn from his past failures and keep track of his finances to be successful.

And I took this rap game and put some real niggaare passion in it
Nipsey brings authenticity and passion to the rap game.

Low and behold, he getting his dough
Nipsey is making money and becoming successful.

Got that presidential rollie flow, you niggers should know
Nipsey has a style and flow that sets him apart from other rappers.

Criticize me for the jury that I rock at my show
Nipsey receives criticism for the jewelry he wears during performances.

But watch the value of the dollar drop and gold explode
Nipsey believes that his jewelry will increase in value over time, unlike the declining value of the dollar.

I got no time 40, I ain't trying to stay in line homies,
Nipsey doesn't have time to waste waiting in line and is focused on his goals.

Think I owe the world but never did nothing for me
Nipsey feels like the world expects a lot from him but hasn't given him anything in return.

Talking under they breath till they vicious making them want me
Nipsey's enemies are trying to bring him down behind his back.

See me or hit me with some fake shit like hey browly
Nipsey's fake friends try to approach him in a friendly way.

Got enemies, trying to kill me for the rep
Nipsey's enemies are trying to harm him because of his reputation.

Tony montana at the lot with my bitch
Nipsey feels like a boss as he shops for cars with his girlfriend.

Tell them bulletproof that and bulletproof this
Nipsey is prepared for any form of attack with his bulletproof car and attitude.

Guns behind the ace, see I'm stashboxed...
Nipsey has guns hidden in his car for protection.

You can look at me and tell I was a match box...
Nipsey has come a long way from his humble beginnings.

I'm game tight so niggers will never play me
Nipsey is wise and cunning, so other people won't be able to take advantage of him.

4 words for my haters, look, fuck you pay me
Nipsey has a clear message for those who doubt him or try to bring him down.

These niggers not fucking with me
Nipsey knows that his competition can't compete with him.

Enemies know my words cause the bitches be fucking with me
Nipsey's enemies are intimidated by his success and popularity with women.

These loco hoes will get famous from fucking...
Women who sleep with famous men can become famous themselves.

So I treat her like the groupie she is and tell her miss me
Nipsey is honest with women who are only interested in him for his fame.

Supposed to be dead already, niggers shot but they missed me
Nipsey has survived an attempt on his life and feels lucky to still be alive.

So every morning I wake up I make history
Nipsey feels like he's making progress and changing the world every day.

Changed straight out the 60 and I took the whole city
Nipsey has overcome challenges and transformed his community.

And I'm from... Tripping, just doing the best bizness
Nipsey is from a rough neighborhood but is focused on smart business decisions.

So local niggers with respect come connect with us
Nipsey wants to work with people in his community who understand and respect him.

I'm all money in till I get the death sentence
Nipsey is always focused on making money and being successful, even until the end of his life.

People say that I'm the best in it
Nipsey is highly regarded as one of the best in his industry.

Whichever comes first, my dick clean but I done dirt
Nipsey has had some moral failings in the past but is still focused on his goals.

I got hands and my guns work
Nipsey is prepared to defend himself physically if necessary.

Trust, you think... Think of one word
Nipsey values trust and expects his associates to be loyal to him.

Marathoning, I'ma run until my lungs hurt, niggaare
Nipsey is dedicated to his goals and will continue working hard until he can't anymore.