Brokest Rapper You Know
Sean Price Lyrics

Y'all hear the guitars?
Making an introduction to the song with excitement.

Wyclef is in the building
Wyclef Jean, a famous artist, is present.

Puffy came to get me
Sean Price is being picked up by Puff Daddy, another famous artist.

I have officially made the band
Sean Price has become part of a band or music group.

I'm a rockstar!
Sean Price is feeling like a superstar due to the success he's achieved.

Do you know, where your going to
Asking listeners about their future goals and aspirations.

Do you like the things that life is showing you
Encouraging listeners to reflect on their current situation in life and if they are happy with it.

What are you gonna do?
Challenging listeners to make a change if they are unhappy with their current situation.

So where you from?
Asking where the people listening to the song are from.

Where chicks rock air force ones
Referring to a certain area where women wear a specific sneaker brand.

Betty's shirts tied up and our hair stayed done
Describing the style of women in a particular area.

We hit the block, out the spots, holdin air force guns
Describing a rougher area where people carry guns and are involved in criminal activity.

Philly spitters, rock niggs and boots
Describing the fashion style and culture in Philadelphia.

A duece duece in my tube socks itching to shoot
Referencing a specific type of gun and hinting at involvement in criminal activity.

Where guerrillas don't be messin with cops
Reinforcing the rough nature of the area described and the lack of trust between residents and law enforcement.

Catchin a case, go on the run and still huggin the block
Describing the lifestyle of someone involved in criminal activity and their dedication to their neighborhood.

So what you doin?
Asking listeners what they are currently doing with their lives.

Big ballin', money making and flawcin'
Describing living an extravagant lifestyle with a lot of money.

Sean John and you know how we do it in New Orleans
Making a reference to the clothing brand Sean John and describing the New Orleans lifestyle.

Man, I'm mindin' my biz, I'm tryin' to feed my kid
Describing the importance of providing for one's family and minding one's own business.

I can't starve dawg, I need my rib
Explaining the motivation to work hard and earn money in order to survive.

Shutin' broads down, believe me
Boasting about being successful with women.

On my grind all night 'cause your girl is greedy
Suggesting that the singer is working hard to provide for his girlfriend or partner, who is demanding or greedy.

All I know, somebody better have my money
Stressing the importance of being paid for one's work.

'Cause being broke as a joke, I don't find that funny
Expressing the struggle and frustration of being broke despite working hard.

That chicks betta respect my gangsta
Asserting dominance and respect from women based on involvement in criminal activity.

I'm far from your mother, but I still will spank ya
Playing on the phrase 'I'm not your mother' but still threatening violence.

All I know is this project livin' is shh...
Describing the difficult and sometimes dangerous living conditions in housing projects.

What could you tell me if you ain't never been in this here
Questioning the authority of outsiders or people who haven't experienced project living.

My flow, put me through betta doors
Describing how success in music has led to better opportunities.

And bought two gold pedals for that Bentley is a....errrrr
Celebrating purchasing extravagant accessories for a luxury car.

Please, don't give up (don't give up)
Providing encouragement to listeners who are struggling or facing challenges.

On your life
Emphasizing the importance of one's life and not giving up on it.

Ghetto child
Referencing the struggle of growing up in the ghetto.

It's alright
Assuring that things will be okay despite the struggles faced.

See the sun will come out
Using the metaphor of the sun to represent hope and positivity.

Tomorrow
Implying that better things are to come in the future.

Even though we grindin' on in the ghetto
Acknowledging the difficulties and hardships of living in the ghetto, but maintaining hope for the future.

But so it go and so it go
Accepting the reality of the situation and persevering despite it.

When the sun come out to shine, I be so ready for dying-o
Using the metaphor of the sun again, but implying readiness for any challenge or danger that may arise.

Forgive me for my sins, but I still holdin' my nine-o
Asking for forgiveness for past wrongs, but holding onto a weapon for protection.

VIP lookin for another man to rob now
Describing involvement in criminal activity and looking for new targets to rob.

Just another way to escape Rikkar's Island
Referring to a prison and expressing the desire to avoid it by making money through crime.

I'm gonna prove to these dudes
Making a statement of intent to prove something to others.

I can get me a crew
Wanting to form a new music group, without taking members from other groups.

Without snatching you outta yours
Promising to form a new group without taking members from an existing group.

With that still on you
Suggesting that no harm is intended in forming the new group.

I'm gonna prove I'm a superstar
Stating the desire to prove oneself as a very successful artist.

Rims sitting on Shaquille O'Neal's
Referring to extravagant and expensive car accessories owned by Shaquille O'Neal and now owned by the singer.

You know who we are
Asserting recognition and fame, likely as part of the new music group being formed.

So thugs hold on tight, like I'm snatchin' your chain
Warning other people involved in crime to prepare themselves for competition, using the metaphor of snatching a chain.

And I'm prove it, to the chicks that cold shouldered me
Describing the desire to prove oneself to women who previously showed no interest or respect.

And all the record labels that chose to look over me
Describing the desire to prove oneself to music industry leaders who previously dismissed or ignored the artist's talent.

Ha, I ain't goin' back to jail
Declaring the intention to avoid prison and continue living a successful life.

To a pack of oodles and noodles and a whack in my cell
Describing the poor living conditions and lack of decent food in prison.

Dudes be cutting the yard, we rushin' the guard
Describing a violent uprising or disturbance in prison.

We takin' over, it's a riot, gun buttin' the sarge
Describing a violent rebellion in prison and assaulting a superior officer.

All of my homies with wheels waiting foward to peel
Describing the desire to leave prison and reunite with old friends and family members who are waiting outside in vehicles.

Oh it's all the way real, we peel, penitentiary still
Emphasizing the reality of the situation and the challenges of avoiding prison and criminal activity.

Bad Boy, Refugee camp
Referencing two famous music groups.

Calabo, let's go
Encouraging collaboration between groups or artists.

Babs from Brooklyn and I do my thing
Introducing one of the artists and asserting individuality and success.

Chopper City straight outta New Orleans
Introducing another artist and asserting individuality and success.

The infamous Freddy Pee from the MIA
Introducing another artist and asserting individuality and success.

It's Sarah Stokes with the Midwest Swing
Introducing another artist and asserting individuality and success.

I'm Dylan Dillenger, doin' my thang
Introducing another artist and asserting individuality and success.

E-Ness, that Philly cat, stickin' niggas for bling
Introducing another artists and implying involvement in criminal activity.

Duh Duh Duh Duh Duh Duh Duh
Repeating a musical sound to conclude the song on a high note.