Sean Price (March 17, 1972 – August 8, 2015) was an American rapper and mem… Read Full Bio ↴Sean Price (March 17, 1972 – August 8, 2015) was an American rapper and member of the hip hop supergroups Boot Camp Clik and Random Axe with Guilty Simpson and producer Black Milk. He came to fame as one-half of the duo Heltah Skeltah, performing under the name Ruckus, or in short Ruck, along with partner Rock. He is also featured in the video game NBA 2K11 as a playable character in street mode. Price lived in Brownsville, Brooklyn.

Sean Price aka Sean P was an American rapper from Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York, famous as a member of hip-hop collective Boot Camp Clik. He came to fame as a member of the duo Heltah Skeltah, performing under the name Ruck, with partner Rock. He released three albums with Heltah Skeltah, 1996's acclaimed Nocturnal, 1998's Magnum Force and their last album D.I.R.T., an acronym for Da Incredible Rap Team. He released his solo debut in 2005, titled Monkey Barz. He followed up his debut solo album with Jesus Price Supastar, which he released in 2007 and Mic Tyson released in 2012. His last album is titled Songs in the Key of Price, released posthumously in 2015. Sean has also been featured in the hit game Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, with a snippet of one of his songs in a level. He is famous for being quoted saying "I'm the brokest rapper alive."

Sean Price died on August 8, 2015, he died in his sleep.

The Hardess Ni**a Out
Sean Price Lyrics

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P! Ha ha ha
Uh yeah, P beat up the beat bastard
Beats from my heat and sleep deep in your green pasture
Mean rapper fuck is you lookin at
Fuck a autograph nigga, Ruck is a crooked cat
Uhh, look at that who you think them pants from?
Uhh, look at that who you get that dance from?
Psh, I don't dance for niggaz

I take trips for the shit and advance on niggaz
This is anti-bitch boy, whack niggaz fall back
This is the verse that niggaz could never call whack
The illest nigga in Nebraska, I'm Method Man
Clown nigga, yellow leather, weapon fam
And I smoke a lot too
Come from black church with polka dots troop
Ha ha y'all get it later
P Body the great but it get greater
Fuck with me!

Yo, listen
Uh, slap when the sket blow
Bum-ass nigga, no snaps on the petrol
I'm a Mastercard pa you just a Metro
Straight train fare, I'm not believin your chain here
Coke blow, nose blow nigga to reindeer
On my grind, sometimes I be rockin I be rockin
Steady your home, big sket weapon is chrome
No slot, +6 Minutes+ Doug E. Fresh on the phone
Listen, death be quick, gat be nimble
You strapped but you whack as you sat wit'cha back to the window
I'm child gun fat rap gat to your temple
Stay in your lane lame plain and simple (yes)
I dedicate this to the eighty-fivers
Wholeheartedly hand stage divin Mercedes drives
Who, I will pop you black

The big hand you science you writin is that Yacub rap
See you in hell!

Overall Meaning

"The Hardest Nigga Out" by Sean Price is a rap song that speaks to the artist's bravado and his place in hip hop. The first verse begins with P stating that he beats up the beat, which is a metaphor for his intense rhymes and strong delivery. He asserts that his lyrics live in the minds of listeners, even when they are not conscious of it, as they sleep deep inside their "green pasture." He further cements his status as a "mean rapper" who doesn't care for the fame and autograph culture, citing his crooked tendencies. P is known to be one-half of the hip hop duo, Heltah Skeltah, and has built his reputation on strong performances that push the boundaries of what is expected in the genre.

In the second verse, P continues his attack on other rappers, conveying his distaste for those who fake their status or are not authentic in their lyrics. He calls out a "bum-ass nigga" who cannot afford Mastercard and has to settle for the subway fare. P lays down his intense rhymes and warns anyone who wants to challenge his reign as the hardest nigga out. He uses his weapon, the "big sket," to protect his territory in hip hop and send a message to anyone who dares defy him. He dedicates the song to "the eighty-fivers," a reference to those who were born in 1985 and grew up in the golden age of hip hop.

Line by Line Meaning

P! Ha ha ha
Sean Price starts the song with his signature laugh.

Uh yeah, P beat up the beat bastard
Sean Price boasts that he has defeated the beat of the song.

Beats from my heat and sleep deep in your green pasture
Sean Price's music is so good that it will become a part of the listener's mind and soul.

Mean rapper fuck is you lookin at
Sean Price is a serious and intimidating rapper who shouldn't be messed with.

Fuck a autograph nigga, Ruck is a crooked cat
Sean Price doesn't care about giving autographs, and his alter ego Ruck is a shady character.

Uhh, look at that who you think them pants from?
Sean Price points out someone's clothing which he thinks is ridiculous and not worth wearing.

Uhh, look at that who you get that dance from?
Sean Price mocks someone who can't dance and tries to imitate others.

Psh, I don't dance for niggaz
Sean Price refuses to dance for anyone, especially not for men.

I take trips for the shit and advance on niggaz
Sean Price is always moving forward and advancing himself while others stay in one place.

This is anti-bitch boy, whack niggaz fall back
Sean Price doesn't tolerate weak or unskilled rappers, and expects them to step aside.

This is the verse that niggaz could never call whack
Sean Price believes that he has written a verse that is so good, nobody can criticize it.

The illest nigga in Nebraska, I'm Method Man
Sean Price is comparing himself to Method Man, who is known as a great rapper from Nebraska.

Clown nigga, yellow leather, weapon fam
Sean Price insults someone who is wearing a ridiculous yellow leather outfit and threatens them with his weapon.

And I smoke a lot too
Sean Price smokes a lot of marijuana.

Come from black church with polka dots troop
Sean Price grew up in a black church and is proud to wear polka dots as a symbol of his individuality.

Ha ha y'all get it later
Sean Price continues to laugh at and mock his audience.

P Body the great but it get greater
Sean Price is already great, but he believes that he can become even better.

Fuck with me!
Sean Price challenges anyone to try to compete with him.

Yo, listen
Sean Price signals that he is about to start rapping again.

Uh, slap when the sket blow
Sean Price describes the sound of a gunshot, which he calls a 'sket blow'.

Bum-ass nigga, no snaps on the petrol
Sean Price insults someone for not having any money, and not being able to afford gas for their car.

I'm a Mastercard pa you just a Metro
Sean Price is rich, and compares himself to a Mastercard (a credit card) while insulting someone else for being poor like a Metro (a subway system).

Straight train fare, I'm not believin your chain here
Sean Price will only pay for a train ride, and doesn't believe that someone's chain is real gold.

Coke blow, nose blow nigga to reindeer
Sean Price is suggesting that someone is doing cocaine, which makes their nose look like a reindeer's nose.

On my grind, sometimes I be rockin I be rockin
Sean Price is always hustling, and sometimes he is successful while other times he struggles.

Steady your home, big sket weapon is chrome
Sean Price advises someone to protect their home, and to have a weapon with them (which has a chrome finish).

No slot, +6 Minutes+ Doug E. Fresh on the phone
Sean Price doesn't have any free time, and compares his busy schedule to a slot machine that is always full. He also references Doug E. Fresh, who is a famous rapper and beatboxer.

Listen, death be quick, gat be nimble
Sean Price is warning others that death can come suddenly, and advises them to have a gun that is quick and easy to use.

You strapped but you whack as you sat wit'cha back to the window
Sean Price makes fun of someone who is carrying a gun but doesn't know how to use it, and sits in a way that makes them vulnerable.

I'm child gun fat rap gat to your temple
Sean Price is claiming that he is a child of the hip hop genre and has a lot of power in the rap industry. He is also threatening someone with a gun to their head.

Stay in your lane lame plain and simple (yes)
Sean Price wants others to stick to what they are good at and not try to challenge him.

I dedicate this to the eighty-fivers
Sean Price dedicates his song to people who were born in 1985, which is the year he released his first album with the group Heltah Skeltah.

Wholeheartedly hand stage divin Mercedes drives
Sean Price supports those who go all out when they perform on stage, and also admires people who drive luxury cars like Mercedes-Benz.

Who, I will pop you black
Sean Price threatens to shoot someone.

The big hand you science you writin is that Yacub rap
Sean Price is criticizing someone's music, saying that they are writing nonsense that has no real meaning.

See you in hell!
Sean Price ends the song with a phrase that suggests he is ready to fight anyone who crosses him.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALAN MAMAN, MICHAEL PERETTA, SEAN PRICE

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