He is the child of an era when Hip-Hop Legends such as Rakim, Big Daddy Kane and Slick Rick were considered prophets among men by their command of the English language on the microphone.
Rasheed’s words are able to capture and convey cinematic emotion, it’s as if you are watching a movie more than listening to music. He has the ability to weaves tales of tragedy and triumph into soulful melodies that reflect his environment and love of Hip-Hop culture.
Courtside
Rasheed Chappell Lyrics
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Yo
TRUST
Project City
Huh
A Yo Sheed
Whaddup
I'm a meet you over there around 3 ya heard
A yo my name 38
And I don't like questions
Both my homies caught life
Them was life lessons
Made your first Mil'
And you ain't respect it
You broke fast
Off your first meal
Like breakfast
Fucked in the daytime
No night sessions
Never let a side bitch
Have my wife stressing
These my blessings
I ain't got a bright complexion
But l reside in a white section
I guess it's the safest part of the city
Lincoln freed the slaves
They put his face on a penny
Huh
All my hoes faces gotta be pretty
Don't talk that bougie shit
Take this bottle of Henny
Pray God forgive for all mine
My Mom died
It's a lot of pain in my hard drive
On my grind for a long time
Still got ten toes down
On this floor sitting court side
TRUST
We in the green room wild
And loud as Walt Frazier suit
I used to use wire hangers
As ball hoops
Now I'm at the Garden
In Madison Square
Our face
On the Jumbotron
Nigga we here
Concierge for the VIP
That's me
Getting texts from my n*ggas like
Is that you Sheed
Yup
Y'all see me
4K on TV
Tried to tell n*ggas
But y'all ain't believe me
I past n*ggas
Who last year was that n*gga
At this pace
Next year won't even dap n*ggas
Don't @ n*ggas like l see you King
Saw y'all too
Now watch me do my thing
Oh shit the Knicks scored
It's close
The game tied
Let me put this phone down
And enjoy from court side
N*ggas
The lyrics to "Courtside" by Rasheed Chappell depict the artist's rise to success and his current status as a prominent figure in the music industry. In the first verse, Chappell introduces himself as "38" and emphasizes that he does not like answering questions, possibly indicating his desire to maintain a level of privacy and mystique. He mentions that his friends have received life sentences, suggesting that he has learned valuable lessons from their experiences. Chappell reflects on his own success, expressing disappointment in those who have disregarded their initial accomplishments. He compares this negligence to someone skipping breakfast, missing out on the nourishment and fulfillment it provides.
Chappell also touches on his relationships with women, stating that he avoids involving side partners who may cause stress in his primary relationship. He acknowledges the blessings in his life, despite not having a light complexion, and highlights the irony of living in the safest part of the city, referencing how Abraham Lincoln's contribution to the abolition of slavery contrasts with his placement on the penny. Chappell's preference for attractive women and disdain for pretentiousness is mentioned in his desire for a pretty face rather than someone who talks in a snobbish manner.
In the second verse, Chappell describes the excitement of being in the green room, becoming loud and exuberant like Walt Frazier's vibrant suits. He reminisces about using wire hangers as makeshift basketball hoops, signifying his humble beginnings. Now, he finds himself at Madison Square Garden, with his face displayed on the Jumbotron, symbolizing his achievement and recognition. Chappell mentions being the concierge for the VIP, suggesting that he has elevated his social status and is now catering to others in privileged positions.
Despite his success, Chappell remains modest and grounded, not forgetting where he came from. He acknowledges that some people doubted his potential, but he asserts his worth and surpasses those expectations. As the song references the Knicks and a close game, Chappell acknowledges the excitement but decides to put his phone down and savor the moment of watching the game from courtside, appreciating the experience.
Overall, "Courtside" reflects on Rasheed Chappell's journey from humble beginnings to the heights of success in the music industry, emphasizing his perseverance, pride in his accomplishments, and ability to stay true to himself.
Line by Line Meaning
A yo my name 38
My name is 38
And I don't like questions
I don't appreciate being asked questions
Both my homies caught life
Two of my friends received life sentences
Them was life lessons
Their situations taught me important life lessons
Made your first Mil'
Earned your first million dollars
And you ain't respect it
And you didn't appreciate or value it
You broke fast
You spent it quickly
Off your first meal
From your initial substantial amount of money
Like breakfast
Similar to how someone consumes breakfast quickly
Fucked in the daytime
Engaged in sexual activity during the day
No night sessions
Avoiding sexual encounters during the nighttime
Never let a side bitch
Never allow a person who is not your main partner
Have my wife stressing
Cause my wife to feel anxious or worried
These my blessings
These are the positive things in my life
I ain't got a bright complexion
My skin tone is not light
But l reside in a white section
But I live in an area predominantly occupied by white people
I guess it's the safest part of the city
I assume it's the most secure area of the city
Lincoln freed the slaves
President Lincoln abolished slavery
They put his face on a penny
His image is depicted on the one-cent coin
All my hoes faces gotta be pretty
All the women I associate with must have attractive appearances
Don't talk that bougie shit
Don't speak in a pretentious or snobbish manner
Take this bottle of Henny
Accept this bottle of Hennessy
Pray God forgive for all mine
Ask God to forgive me for all my sins
My Mom died
My mother passed away
It's a lot of pain in my hard drive
There is a significant amount of emotional suffering within me
On my grind for a long time
I have been working hard for a considerable period
Still got ten toes down
I am still standing strong and committed
On this floor sitting court side
Seated in a privileged position near the court during a game
We in the green room wild
We are causing a commotion in the reserved backstage area
And loud as Walt Frazier suit
And as loud as the colorful suits worn by Walt Frazier
I used to use wire hangers
I used wire hangers as makeshift basketball hoops
As ball hoops
As basketball hoops
Now I'm at the Garden
Now I am at Madison Square Garden
In Madison Square
In the vicinity of Madison Square
Our face
Our image
On the Jumbotron
Displayed on the large screen in the arena
Nigga we here
We have arrived, my friend
Concierge for the VIP
I act as a concierge for the important and privileged guests
That's me
That would be myself
Getting texts from my n*ggas like
Receiving messages from my close friends, like
Is that you Sheed
Is it really you, Sheed?
Yup
Yes
Y'all see me
You all are witnessing me
4K on TV
My image is being displayed on 4K resolution television
Tried to tell n*ggas
I attempted to inform people
But y'all ain't believe me
But you all didn't have faith in what I was saying
I past n*ggas
I surpassed individuals
Who last year was that n*gga
Who were considered important or influential last year
At this pace
At the rate I'm progressing
Next year won't even dap n*ggas
Next year, I won't even acknowledge those individuals
Don't @ n*ggas like l see you King
Don't mention or tag people, like I see you, King
Saw y'all too
I saw all of you as well
Now watch me do my thing
Now observe me perform and succeed
Oh shit the Knicks scored
Oh, wow, the New York Knicks just scored
It's close
The score is tight
The game tied
The game is evenly matched
Let me put this phone down
Allow me to set my phone aside
And enjoy from court side
And fully appreciate the game from my privileged court side seat
N*ggas
My friends or associates
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Rasheed Chappell
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Sean Young
So glad to see yall two on tracks together again.
Mari Torres Hip Hop Junkie
Dope 🔥🔥🔥
Summer
🎼🎶🎵🎹🥶💪🏾👏🏾 🫶🏾 Vevo brought me here. This is my first time coming across your music. I like your flow and style. I will most definitely be sharing with my Peoples. And adding it to my playlist. ❤️🌿👣
PoisonousTaoist1
PURE CRACK! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
MeNtHO SON "The Goghst"
This is mad nice.
Face Manspeak
Beautiful, the machinations of two friends at a courtside ball game.
Leroy Regis
38spesh is on another level
Hendrix🎸
Shoutout to Parks from the JBP for playing this as a sleeper. Definitely keeping this in rotation even tho I hate the Knicks.
Joss Lo life
Dope !
Apurva Naruka
Nice one