Hussle was murdered outside his store, Marathon Clothing, in South Los Angeles on March 31, 2019.
They Know
Nipsey Hussle Lyrics
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And my jury up 100.000 dollars plus I got the...
Till that foresheet that I'll be dropped
And my bro to riches over lack the options
Off the trunk my blue colors my back to slos
Now my... and holes my... flying out getting paid 10 thousand a show amen
Two wait with my seat back at my window...
Thinking bout the funny niggas that twisted it up
Tell me wanka reason I should give a f*ck
Hook:
They know, still cleaning up on the road
Never fast real slow
Spending cash and get mow
They know, keep the gun everywhere I go
Runnin round getting though
Livin fast seems slow
They know, still cleaning up on the road
Livin fast seems slow
Keep the gun everywhere I go
They know, still run around getting though
Livin fast seems slow
Gun everywhere I go, they know
Tattoos on my face tattoos on ym neck
Pistols in my stash one button make... jack
Niggas hate know a fact
Can't get close enough to touch so
Homes through me sick
Host young... 'cause I wont' sleep
Won't lose cause I won't quit
Yeah life is hard yeah no shit
But I'm a real nigga won't bitch
That go for my whole clip self made I don't owe shit
Only ride to my own shit
I'm so fly I'm oh shit I mean so fly I don't know shit
My... I got no kicks I don't touch guns I got no prince
And I'm so fly and I got... runnin round when I know...
Why 'cause I did that and like... but they know this
[Hook:]
Yeah that's right, that's right
Nigga don't grind, nigga don't eat
That's life, that's life
See I was on the road but I'm back right
Tmc is stack right who show... new tracks right
Yeah everything nigga here act like
But if you just sniff that life you know first class
And got racks right yeah
We just stick into the facts right
Rich before rap got... right
Lost everything and got back right
Yeah so let's... this fast life,
We gonna do the same today and past out like...
But it's cold my stacks right if I'm in the club to just... tight
People out of my... right my last life
I'm just sayin... right even make sense like a black light
I came in the city my back no niggas
Go son I guess I'm just that type
It's a... now... life my young nigga homie got that flight
And niggas ain't tryin to fight fast right
And black... at the... right
[Hook:]
In this song, Nipsey Hussle talks about the struggles and successes he has gone through and how people know about it. The lyrics are indicative of Nipsey's attitude towards his life and craft. He believes that when one puts in hard work, they will eventually reap rewards. From the first few lines, he talks about how his jewelry costs a lot of money, indicating that he has achieved luxury and success as an artist. He also mentions his blue colors, which could be seen as a nod to his affiliation to the Crips gang. Nipsey talks about his quick rise to riches and the fact that he was forced to take that route because he was dealt a lack of options.
He then transitions to speaking about his tattoos and guns, indicating that people are envious of his lifestyle and the fact that they can't get close to him because of the guns he carries. The hook in the song repeats the phrase "They know," driving home the point that people know what Nipsey has gone through to get where he is. Additionally, he talks about how living fast seems slow and running around getting through. This may seem like a paradox, but it's true when you consider that Nipsey's life is full of hustle and hard work. At the end of the day, he does it all for himself and the people around him, as evidenced in the lines, "But I'm a real nigga won't bitch / That go for my whole clip self-made I don't owe shit."
Line by Line Meaning
When you go as hard as hustle they gonna pay you...
If you work hard like I do, you will be rewarded and paid for your efforts.
And my jury up 100.000 dollars plus I got the...
My jewelry is worth over $100,000 and I also have [something else that is valuable].
Till that foresheet that I'll be dropped
I will keep hustling until the day I die.
And my bro to riches over lack the options
My brother has become wealthy due to a lack of other opportunities.
Off the trunk my blue colors my back to slos
I used to sell drugs out of my car and wear my gang's blue colors to represent my loyalty.
Now my... and holes my... flying out getting paid 10 thousand a show amen
I now have lots of money and women, and I am getting paid $10,000 per show.
Two wait with my seat back at my window...
I am sitting in my car with my seat back, looking out the window and thinking.
Thinking bout the funny niggas that twisted it up
I am thinking about the people who tried to deceive me or turn against me.
We make some plans most... stunt
We come up with plans but most of them are just for show or to impress others.
Tell me wanka reason I should give a f*ck
Give me one good reason why I should care or be concerned.
They know, still cleaning up on the road
People are aware that I am still hustling and making money while on the road.
Never fast real slow
I take my time and move carefully, rather than rushing into things.
Spending cash and get mow
I spend money freely and get even more in return.
Keep the gun everywhere I go
I always carry a gun with me for protection and to assert my power.
Thinking bout the funny niggas that twisted it up
I am thinking about the people who tried to deceive me or turn against me.
Livin fast seems slow
Even though I am always on the move, it feels like my life is moving slowly.
Tattoos on my face tattoos on ym neck
I have tattoos on my face and neck, which represent my gang affiliation and personal beliefs.
Pistols in my stash one button make... jack
I keep guns hidden away and can easily retrieve them with just the push of a button.
Niggas hate know a fact
People dislike me because they know the truth about me and my lifestyle.
Can't get close enough to touch so
People are unable to get close to me or harm me because of my power and protection.
Homes through me sick
My success and wealth make jealous people sick.
Host young... 'cause I wont' sleep
I am a great host and entertainer because I never stop working.
Won't lose cause I won't quit
I will never give up or be defeated, no matter what obstacles I face.
Only ride to my own shit
I only listen to and support my own music, rather than trying to impress others or follow trends.
I'm so fly I'm oh shit
I am so cool and confident that it surprises even myself.
My... I got no kicks I don't touch guns I got no prince
My clothing is simple, I do not collect guns and I do not have a princely demeanor.
Why 'cause I did that and like... but they know this
I do these things because they reflect my personality and values, but others are aware of my true motives.
Yeah that's right, that's right
Yes, I am correct or telling the truth.
Nigga don't grind, nigga don't eat
If you do not work hard, you will not be able to survive or succeed.
Rich before rap got... right
I became wealthy through my hustling and drug dealing before I even started rapping.
Lost everything and got back right
I experienced a setback or loss, but was able to recover and come back stronger.
I'm just sayin... right even make sense like a black light
What I am saying is true and logical, even though it may seem unusual or unexpected.
I came in the city my back no niggas
When I first came to this city, I did not have any friends or connections.
And niggas ain't tryin to fight fast right
People are not trying to start a conflict with me because they know how quickly I can act.
And black... at the... right
People are jealous of my success and how easily I am able to obtain wealth and power.
Contributed by Max K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Nipsey Hussle
THEY KNOW
[Verse 1]
Can't stop this money marathon but they gonna try regardless
When you go as hard as Hussle they gonna pay you homage
Add my jewellery up 100,000 dollars
Plus I got the pink slips to the foreign shit that I be drivin'
Built my road to riches over lack of options
Out the trunk of my blue cutlass with my back to Slauson
Now my car's fresh off the lot and hoes got low mileage
Flying out getting paid 10 thousand a show, I'm in
2A with my seat back and my window up
Thinking bout the funny niggas that done switched it up
We made some plans most of them stuck
So tell me one good reason I should give a fuck
[Hook]
They know, still cleaning up on the road
Living fast sip slow
Spending cash to get mo
They know, keep a gun everywhere I go
Riding round getting dough
Living fast and sip slow
They know, still cleaning up on the road
Living fast and sip slow
Keep a gun everywhere I go
They know, still ride around getting dough
Livin fast and sip slow
Gun everywhere I go, they know
[Verse 2]
Tattoos on my face tattoos on my neck
Pistols in my stash one button make those eject
Niggas hate, no effect
Can’t get close enough to touch so
Hoes throw me sex
Posted, Don't sleep cuz I won't slip
Won’t lose cause I won’t quit
Life is hard, yeah no shit
But I’m a real nigga so I don't bitch
That go for my whole clique, self made I don’t owe shit
Only ride to my own shit
I’m so fly I’m oh shit I mean so fly I don’t know shit
My offence I got no kicks I don’t touch guns I got no prints
And I’m so fly and I got no tints
Riding round without no rims
Why? cause I did that in like '06 but they know this
[Hook]
They know, still cleaning up on the road
Living fast sip slow
Spending cash to get mo
They know, keep a gun everywhere I go
Riding round getting dough
Living fast and sip slow
They know, still cleaning up on the road
Living fast and sip slow
Keep a gun everywhere I go
They know, still ride around getting dough
Livin fast and sip slow
Gun everywhere I go, they know
[Verse 3]
Yeah that’s right, that’s right
Nigga don’t grind, nigga don’t eat
That’s life, that’s life
Yeah
See I was on the road but I’m back right
TMC this that right new shows booked and new tracks right
Yeah every nigga out here act like
But just a few of us live that life you know first class
And got racks right yeah
We just sticking to the facts right
Rich before rap got crack right
Lost everything and got back right
Yeah so let’s sip slow to this fast life
We gonna do the same thing today and we passed out from last night
But it’s cool cuz my stacks right if I’m in the club then it's packed tight
People lie but my stats right and in my last life I was a flash light
Nah, I’m just sayin' though I'm that bright
It don't even make sense like a black light
How I came put the city on my back no niggas cosign
Guess I’m just that type
But it’s a marathon, run a lap life
My young nigga homie got that flight
And niggas ain’t tryin’ to fight Fatz, right?
And Blacc Sam got the mac, right?
But, they know!
[Hook]
They know, still cleaning up on the road
Living fast sip slow
Spending cash to get mo
They know, keep a gun everywhere I go
Riding round getting dough
Living fast and sip slow
They know, still cleaning up on the road
Living fast and sip slow
Keep a gun everywhere I go
They know, still ride around getting dough
Livin fast and sip slow
Gun everywhere I go, they know
@easymoneyjimmy
)-: RIP Nipsey. This was the first song I ever heard from him and had remained my fav song by him to this day.
@mattvaughan4470
Same here.
@lezg5071
Heard this banger on a welcome to the future mixtape.. the whole series was fire
@husslenhytops47
SAME HERE BEST RAPPER EVER
@allmoneyinjgriff14
@Hy Top 💯
@jaeeluv
My babies dad from Durham NC used to talk about Nipsey back in 2013. Nip BEEN on 💙💙💙
@youngnfocused481
Nips one of the realest out there. Love this dues music and his messages, I was sleeping for a minute but I know whats up now, mad respect!
@Stoneybv
@Ty Smith u goofy asf. Listen lil boi. He telling u to get on your ass and go fo yo dreams. We can all do it. Its whether you can and you will. If you got the strength for it or if u gonna bitch. Mfs came from nothing and made something into a movement. What are you doing?
@leticiasandoval3480
you did that Nipsey . Good shit!
@jlawre1
Definitely one of my favorite Nipsey tracks. RIP Legend. We miss you nipsey