In September 2010, Pusha T signed to Kanye West's GOOD Music imprint, under the aegis of Def Jam Recordings. Later that year, he was featured on West's single "Runaway," which peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2011, he released his first solo project, the mixtape Fear of God, which was followed up with his debut solo album, My Name Is My Name, released in 2013. In November 2015, West appointed Pusha T to take over his role as president of GOOD Music. Pusha T remained a flagship artist for the label until ending his tenure with the company in 2022.
Pusha T has since then released three solo albums: King Push – Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude (2015), Daytona (2018), and It's Almost Dry (2022), all receiving widespread critical acclaim; the latter was Pusha T's first number one debut on the Billboard 200.
M.F.T.R.
Pusha T Lyrics
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Speak up on these niggas
Speak up on a nigga
Walk up in that bitch and wave at everything
Walk up in that bitch and wave at everything
Go and make it bang, go and make it bang
Gettin' followed by them hollows, go and make it bang
Niggas ain't been to church in a minute
Amen!
You rather be more famous than rich
Play your role, it's easy acting like Mitch
"Paid In Full" was more than reading a script
Paid in full is really just being Rich Porter
Filling all standing orders
Would you question could I swim if you saw me walking on water?
Yeah, while every song got a rapper dance
Yuugh, I'm drug money like Dapper Dan
No retirement plans, no Derek Jeters
We all know I did it, Rodriguez
The illusion of money we don't believe in
You ask me, Tyga looking like a genius
I'm Kim Jong of the crack song
Gil Scott-Heron to the black poem
Woo, the revolution will be televised
'Cause we done see all and they telling lies
Creep up on these niggas
Speak up on these niggas
Speak up on a nigga
Walk up in that bitch and wave at everything
Walk up in that bitch and wave at everything
Go and make it bang, go and make it bang
Gettin' followed by them hollows, go and make it bang
Niggas ain't been to church in a minute
But it's funny how that TEC make a nigga get religious
Amen!
You rather be more famous than rich
Play your role, it's easy being my bitch
It's only right for a queen to floss your shit
Rolex crowns, I emboss your wrist
The minimums, niggas ain't synonyms
Dual exhausts, driving flying saucers
Diamond crosses, hang Takashi portraits
Street millionaires rub shoulders
And laugh at bitches fucking promoters
Hoping that they get noticed, still driving a Focus
What you fuck him for if you didn't know what the goal was?
Shine, remote control blinds
That turn on the time lapse, controlled by the iPad
Ah, my living room rap scream crack money
I don't trust rap niggas or rap money
See this air hole tech and get rat from me
Creep up on these niggas
Speak up on these niggas
Speak up on a nigga
Walk up in that bitch and wave at everything
Walk up in that bitch and wave at everything
Go and make it bang, go and make it bang
Gettin' followed by them hollows, go and make it bang
Niggas ain't been to church in a minute
But it's funny how that TEC make a nigga get religious
Amen!
Niggas talking it, but ain't living it
Two years later admitting it, all them niggas is renting shit
They ask why I'm still talking dope, why not?
The biggest rappers in the game broke, voilà
They say it's hate, but it's these well-dressed snakes
That learn to walk on the concrete, I just saw it and spoke to it
Yuugh, you ain't know, you got coached through it
Wooo, the rap fans got hoaxed through it
Ha, the whole time I sold coke through it
Nigga, and records I was Bo through it
King Push is synonymous with kingpin
Chess moves on your checkerboard, king him
Yeah, this is gun slingers and Goyard
Uh, this is O Dog in the courtyard
You wonder why I'm still here
I'm America's worst nightmare
Night, night nigga
Creep up on these niggas
Speak up on these niggas
Speak up on a nigga
Walk up in that bitch and wave at everything
Walk up in that bitch and wave at everything
Go and make it bang, go and make it bang
Gettin' followed by them hollows, go and make it bang
Niggas ain't been to church in a minute
But it's funny how that TEC make a nigga get religious
Amen!
In the song "M.F.T.R." by Pusha T and The-Dream, they rap about their experiences in the rap game and how they've made it to the top. They start by talking about how they can quickly sneak up and confront their enemies without hesitation, spreading fear among them. They then use their wealth as a status symbol, boasting about their luxury items like Rolexes and diamond crosses, and how those show they're at the top of the game. They question the motives of those who only want fame, and talk about how their drug money has made them wealthy and successful.
The reference in the lyrics to "Paid in Full" highlights the fact that there's a difference between reading about something and actually living it. They also talk about the illusion of success that money brings, and how Tyga, a popular rapper, is admired for his wealth even though it's not necessarily sustainable or smart. Pusha T also references Gil Scott-Heron and his poem "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" to suggest that the rap industry is telling lies and painting a false picture of success.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of confidence and power in the lyrics. Pusha T and The-Dream both speak confidently about their success and the way in which they have found their way to the top of the game. They see themselves as unstoppable forces, and the repetition of phrases like "speak up on a nigga" and "go and make it bang" reflect this sense of power and confidence.
Line by Line Meaning
Creep up on these niggas
Approach these people stealthily
Speak up on these niggas
Address these people candidly
Speak up on a nigga
Address a specific person candidly
Walk up in that bitch and wave at everything
Enter a location confidently and acknowledge everything/one present
Go and make it bang, go and make it bang
Make a significant impact, accomplish your goals
Gettin' followed by them hollows, go and make it bang
Being pursued by those seeking to harm you, take decisive action
Niggas ain't been to church in a minute
People haven't been practicing their faith for a while
But it's funny how that TEC make a nigga get religious
It's ironic how the threat of violence can lead someone to turn to religion
Amen!
So be it!
You rather be more famous than rich
You prefer notoriety over wealth
Play your role, it's easy being my bitch
Act accordingly, I'm in charge
It's only right for a queen to floss your shit
It's appropriate for a woman in a position of power to show off her wealth
Diamond crosses, hang Takashi portraits
Expensive jewelry and art are on display
And laugh at bitches fucking promoters
Mocking those who sleep with promoters to get ahead
What you fuck him for if you didn't know what the goal was?
Why have sex with him if you weren't aware of his intentions?
I don't trust rap niggas or rap money
I don't have faith in other rappers or their wealth
Two years later admitting it, all them niggas is renting shit
Admitting to renting instead of owning after two years
They ask why I'm still talking dope, why not?
Others question why I continue to rap about drugs, but it's my reality
The biggest rappers in the game broke, voilà
The most successful rappers are actually not wealthy
They say it's hate, but it's these well-dressed snakes
Others call it jealousy, but it's actually the deceitful people in nice clothing
This is gun slingers and Goyard
This is a combination of violence and high-end fashion
You wonder why I'm still here
You may question how I've maintained success
I'm America's worst nightmare
I represent what America fears the most
Night, night nigga
Goodnight
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TERRENCE THORNTON, ADAM KING FEENEY, MATTHEW SAMUELS, TERIUS NASH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@khmerprideworldwide
pusha t one of the most underrated artists out!
@onyxog6444
The dream too
@pimpinisanoncontactsport2096
He dont drop muzic often enough
@paschalagwunobi579
I agree
@ParlayParri24
Nah we not doing that NO more. PUSH ain't underrated he's HATED.
@thurgoodjenkins8361
Agreed, he’s not underrated. He’s just not down with the industry bullshit. “I don’t trust Rap Niggas, or rap money”
@Uncleperezpdl
it's 2023 I'm still bumping this classic 🥵💫🐐
@asill.6668
Pusha T is arguably one of the greatest rappers in the game today!
@jamesg8175
Who's arguing about it??
@joshnippleton3449
@@jamesg8175 Drake fans. Who mainly consist of 15 yr old white girls trying to be black.