Ermias Asghedom (August 15, 1985 – March 31, 2019), known professionally as… Read Full Bio ↴Ermias Asghedom (August 15, 1985 – March 31, 2019), known professionally as Nipsey Hussle (often stylized as Nipsey Hu$$le), was an American rapper and songwriter from Los Angeles, California. Emerging from the West Coast hip hop scene in the mid-2000s, Hussle initially became known for his numerous mixtapes, including his Bullets Ain't Got No Name series, The Marathon , The Marathon Continues , and Crenshaw , the latter of which rapper JAY-Z bought 100 copies of for $100 each. After much delay, his debut studio album Victory Lap was released in February 2018 to critical acclaim and commercial success, and was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards in 2019.

Hussle was murdered outside his store, Marathon Clothing, in South Los Angeles on March 31, 2019.

The Crown
Nipsey Hussle Lyrics

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Suicide doors, smoke grey Phantom
Fuckin' these whores, bitches gettin' at 'em
Rockin' this ice, lovin' my life
These niggas get mad, they don't wanna fight
'Bout to take a flight then when I touch down
It be ten thousand cash and the paper bag's brown
Ball with no budget, L.V.s on the luggage
Fall down to my knees, God, please keep it comin'

First-class flight, lookin' at the clouds
Hopin' that my niggas up in Heaven lookin' down
Hopin' what I'm doin' truly make my mama proud
'Cause for a very long time, I was the reason for her frowns
Chrome Alpinas, high school senior
I was never one of those, I sold zones out the Regal
Nigga had a vision then I made a decision

Then I gave a commitment then it put me in position
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Overall Meaning

At me now, I got the world in my palm
Life is a marathon, gotta keep pushin' on
I came from the bottom, now I'm livin' up
Money comin' in, never givin' up
I got the crown, they know my name
All eyes on me like 2Pac and Hussein
I'm the king of my city, I put on for my town
Niggas tryna bring me down, but I'm still holdin' my ground
I'ma keep rollin', I'ma keep hustlin'
I came from nothing, now I'm bustin' with muscle
I'ma keep winning, I'ma keep grindin'
The crown's mine, ain't nobody takin' that from me

The lyrics to Nipsey Hussle's "The Crown" paint a picture of the luxurious lifestyle that he's now living. He describes riding around in a smoke grey Phantom with suicide doors and "fuckin' these whores" while wearing expensive jewelry. He raps about flying first class and hoping that his friends in heaven are proud of him. The song also shows Nipsey's self-confidence and determination, as he talks about coming from nothing and now being the king of his city.

This song can be interpreted in different ways. One possible interpretation could be that Nipsey is talking about the sacrifices he made to get where he is today. He mentions how he used to sell drugs out of his car (the Regal) and how he was the reason for his mother's frowns. But now that he's successful, he hopes he's making his mother proud. The "crown" in the song could represent his success and dominance over his city.

Line by Line Meaning

Suicide doors, smoke grey Phantom
Nipsey is showing off his luxurious lifestyle by mentioning his car's unique feature - suicide doors- and its color – smoke grey Phantom.

Fuckin' these whores, bitches gettin' at 'em
Nipsey is sexually promiscuous and attracting many women who want to be with him.

Rockin' this ice, lovin' my life
Nipsey loves to wear expensive jewelry and enjoys his life to the fullest.

These niggas get mad, they don't wanna fight
Nipsey's haters are jealous and angry, but they are not willing to confront him physically.

'Bout to take a flight then when I touch down
Nipsey is a frequent traveler and he is about to embark on another journey.

It be ten thousand cash and the paper bag's brown
Nipsey always carries a large sum of cash with him on his trips and he keeps it in a brown paper bag.

Ball with no budget, L.V.s on the luggage
Nipsey loves to live lavishly and he spares no expense, even on his luggage which features Louis Vuitton branding.

Fall down to my knees, God, please keep it comin'
Nipsey is grateful for his life and asks God to continue blessing him.

First-class flight, lookin' at the clouds
Nipsey is flying in first class and admiring the view of the clouds from above.

Hopin' that my niggas up in Heaven lookin' down
Nipsey hopes that his deceased friends who are now in heaven are watching over him and seeing his success.

Hopin' what I'm doin' truly make my mama proud
Nipsey wants to make his mother proud of his accomplishments and endeavors.

'Cause for a very long time, I was the reason for her frowns
In the past, Nipsey caused his mother a lot of stress and worry but is now trying to turn his life around for the better.

Chrome Alpinas, high school senior
Nipsey used to drive a car with chrome wheels while he was still a high school student.

I was never one of those, I sold zones out the Regal
Nipsey has always been a hustler and used to sell illegal substances from his Buick Regal car.

Nigga had a vision then I made a decision
Nipsey had a clear view of his goals and aspirations which led him to make important life choices and act upon them.

Then I gave a commitment then it put me in position
Nipsey's dedication and hard work towards his goals put him in a position of power and influence.

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Nipsey is emphasizing an important point and wants his listeners to pay attention.

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

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