Young Nigga
Nipsey Hussle Lyrics

Strippers in the club and my cups half empty
Despite being surrounded by temptation and indulgence, I still feel incomplete and unsatisfied.

Ride with my niggas cause my niggas understand me
I stick with my close friends because they truly know and support me.

Still on Plan A, pussy niggas on Plan B
While others resort to backup plans, I remain focused on my primary goal.

Right now, motherfucker let's go
It's time to take action and seize the moment.

Young rich nigga, young rich nigga
I am a young and successful individual.

Yeah, what can make a nigga wanna go and get it?
What motivates someone to strive and pursue success?

Said he want a Beamer with the subs in it
He desires a BMW car with a powerful sound system.

Said he grew up in a house and it was love missing
He experienced a childhood without a genuine feeling of love.

Said he grew up in the set, he keep his guns with him
Raised in a neighborhood where he must always carry firearms.

Young nigga, just a young nigga
He is simply a young individual.

And he don't need a reason, he a young nigga
He acts without needing to justify his actions, as he is still youthful.

And you don't want your daughter and your sons with him
You wouldn't want your children to associate with him.

Probably never understand us
Most likely, others won't comprehend who we truly are.

'Til he pull in Phantom
Until he arrives in a luxurious Rolls-Royce Phantom car.

When he pull up in a Phantom
Once he arrives in that high-end vehicle.

He gon' have that shit blasting
He will play loud and attention-grabbing music.

Like young nigga, just a young nigga
Similar to a youthful individual who doesn't conform to societal expectations.

What they call you where you from, nigga?
How do people label you based on your origin?

In my city, that was question number one, nigga
In my hometown, that's the first thing people ask.

Looking at the legend I become, nigga
Observing the icon I've transformed into.

I can't help, but feeling like I'm the one, nigga
I can't help but believe I am destined for greatness.

Remember I was on the run, nigga
Recalling the time I was evading capture.

Couple years before you had a son, nigga
A few years prior to you becoming a father.

Open up your doors and kept it one, nigga
Opening up opportunities and remaining true.

Held a nigga down and that was love, nigga
Providing support and loyalty as a sign of love.

Nobody want to stand in front a judge, nigga
No one desires to face the consequences of legal proceedings.

Make you think of better days like when you was winning
It prompts you to reminisce about more prosperous times.

Standing on the couches in the club with us
Being present with us and enjoying luxuries.

But then I got my shot, I had to run with it
Once I had an opportunity, I had to seize it without hesitation.

Out the gate, lost count, many days in the studio, we slave, but this shit we gotta save
From the very beginning, we dedicated countless days in the studio, putting in hard work, but it's all worth it and we must preserve it.

Staring in the space that you fishing for a phrase
Deep in thought, searching for the right words to express oneself.

Uninspired and your mind, still it's all a paper chase
Despite feeling uninspired, the pursuit of financial success remains a priority.

First you over dedicate, then you notice that you great
Initially, you invest everything into your craft, then you realize your own greatness.

And you been the whole time, then it slap you in the face
You've possessed the talent all along, but it finally becomes evident.

Then you stack it in your safe, got it cracking, it was fate
You secure your wealth, with your success being a result of destiny.

You the definition, nigga, laughing to the bank
You epitomize success and find joy in your financial achievements.

I'm a master of my fate, plus I'm the type of nigga own the masters to my tape
I have full control over my destiny, and I am also the one who owns the rights to my music.

I'm in Nevada for the day, I just caught a flight from Philly, we just sold out TLA
I'm currently in Nevada, but I recently flew from Philadelphia after having a successful sold-out show at TLA.

Fresh up off a stage on my way to B of A
Just finished performing on stage and now heading to Bank of America.

AMB, we L.A, tryna eat, we the way
AMB (All Money In, No Money Out) is our collective brand, and we are representing Los Angeles. We strive to succeed and pave the way for others.

Look, young Nipsey, he the great, never talk
Look, young Nipsey is exceptional, and he doesn't need to boast.

Had a drink, I just lead to the lake
I had a drink, and it brought me to a place of tranquility.

It's eighty-something degrees in L.A
The weather in Los Angeles is around eighty degrees Fahrenheit.

Fuck it, time to put some jetskis on L.A
I've decided to have some fun and ride jet skis in the waters of Los Angeles.

Look, I got a team at my bank, I don't even need an I.D at my bank
I have a loyal team working with me at the bank, and they recognize me without needing to show identification.

This used to be a dream we would chase
This current reality was once a distant dream we pursued.

I know J. Stone and Copy Supreme could relate
My associates J. Stone and Copy Supreme can understand and connect with my experiences.

I know the whole team could relate
The entire team can relate to our shared journey.

I know Evan Makenzi and Bron Lees could relate
Even individuals like Evan Makenzi and Bron Lees can empathize with our experiences.

Cornell, Saddam, Adam Man, DeBron, Steven Donaldson and Black Sam been on this Marathon
Individuals such as Cornell, Saddam, Adam Man, DeBron, Steven Donaldson, and Black Sam have been dedicated and committed to this ongoing journey.

Balling since my brother used to hustle out the Vons
I've been successful since the days when my brother sold illicit goods near the Von's supermarket.

Couple hundred thousand up, he took a shovel to the lawn
Once he accumulated a substantial amount of money, he buried it in the backyard.

No exaggeration for the content of my songs
The lyrics of my songs contain honest and genuine experiences, with no need for exaggeration.

When he went to dig it up, shit, a hundred something gone
When he attempted to retrieve the buried money, he realized a significant portion of it was missing.

Molded, you can ask moms
I have been shaped and influenced, and you can confirm this by asking my mother.

Had to plug in blow dryers for the ones we could wash
We had to connect blow dryers to electrical outlets just to wash the clothes we could afford.

Salvaged the little bit
We managed to salvage the small amount we had.

Young rich nigga shit, pressure on your shoulder
Dealing with the responsibilities and expectations of being a young, wealthy individual.

How you gon' deal with it?
How will you handle and navigate through these challenges?

Say it's all uncomfortable when you transition, but it's all beautiful when you get rich in it
The process of transitioning may be uncomfortable, but it becomes beautiful once you achieve wealth.

When you start killing shit and they all witness
When you excel and achieve great success, everyone notices.

Money roll faster than niggas could spend the shit
The flow of money is so abundant that people can't spend it quickly enough.

Open more businesses with you and your niggas that watching your vision and being more generate
Establishing additional ventures alongside your supportive friends who are witnessing your creative ideas becoming reality.

Like a Ford dealership, we up in Forbes
Similar to a Ford car dealership, we have elevated ourselves into the pages of Forbes (a renowned business magazine).

Watching and they wishing that it wasn't yours
People observe your success and secretly wish it wasn't yours.

I forgive you, I remember I was poor
I forgive those who were envious because I remember what it was like to be poor.

Plus I ain't in the way of what you reaching for
Furthermore, I am not impeding or blocking your own aspirations.

Gotta play the game, you gotta read the score
You have to participate in the game of life and understand how to keep score.

See, I'ma do the same and pop the clutch of four
You see, I will also follow the same approach and accelerate forward.

Told me if I want it, gotta hustle for it
Others advised me that if I desire success, I must work hard for it.

Only difference now, the money more mature
The only distinction now is that the money I earn is more grown-up and mature.

Get your money, young nigga
Acquire your wealth, young individual.

Get the money, young nigga
Obtain the money, young individual.

Keep God first though, take that
Despite pursuing wealth, always prioritize putting God first. Take that advice to heart.