What Up What's Haapnin'
T.I. Lyrics


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Aye What's Happenin'
All you haters should get at me cause I hear ya and
I'm watchin' but I'm serious haters so all I gotta say is,

[Chorus]
What up, what's happenin'
All u haters can get at me (hey)
Cause I hear ya and I'm watchin' (hey)
But I'm still here I ain't stoppin'
So What up, what's happenin'
All u haters should get at me
Cause I hear ya and I'm watchin'
But I'm serious haters so all I gotta say is what up

What it is bro (bro)
What it do mane (man)
Still the man from the pan to the blue flame
Still gettin' dough and make it rain with the loose change
I bet that what he did a show, now that's a damn shame
I guess that what he hatin' for boy u so damn lame (Sucker nigga)
Ya Click the same, a destined bunch of walkin' shit stain
Disgraced the A ya give the city such a bad name
You way back in my rear view mirror I'm in the fast lane
Still I hear ya loud and clear on ya lil' song
Go on getcha dissin' on while the king on
Your self esteem gone (why) cause I'm back now
Let's see if we can't teach these niggas how to act now
Ya Kissin' ass then, ya just as bad now
I check ya ass then, I shut ya ass down
And I deliver front and center, never back down
Who get the last laugh now sucker nigga

[Chorus]

I got a front street swag and a side street hustle
Center Hill, Cedar Ave. that's where I be sucker
South Grand Church Street, the first with that work
But we can get it to commercial, if ya need somethin' chirp with
Hey what I care bout who you askin', sayin' they ain't heard of me
I'm certified, certainly
Them videos ain't hurtin' me
I still ride with the window rolled down all around the A town like it's finn'a go down
If it was ever any questions, niggas finna' know now
Won't retire my thrown or surrender no crown
I never bow down (Never)
And never say die (Never)
Just to whom it may concern and who so ever may try
I'm forever Westside
And the featherweight dies
Tell them take your best shot
Goin' get yourself hot
Cause I yell Bankhead and you felt left out
I ain't mention yo name
That's what all this bout?

[Chorus]

From Summer Hill to the hills up in Hollywood
A house full, gettin' to it, you know how we do it (Yeah)
Yeah we smoke great (great)
And we drink good (good)
Then we ball hard, just like G's should
Buy what we want
Drive what we want
G4 up up and away we go, we fly where we want
Haters smile like they like it when they really don't
Wish they could just wish me away
That's what they really want
"I really hate his ass"
"I don't like him either"
"We'll do a song together, maybe then we can beat him"
"Somehow he must be stopped"
"Somethin' must be done"
"If we can't knock him off, let's just try him when he get caught with guns"
"Then if he really done (Yeah) and we really won (Yeah)
"Any more ideas? "
"Suggestions anyone? "
"How bout we stay up all night, on the blog sites,
Spread vicious lies and nasty rumors we could all write"
But that's alright
Let the nerds hate
Cause in my face though, them words get ate
And hatin's hard work, when I just bounce back
This God's work
Tell all the haters I'm back!





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of T.I.'s "What Up, What's Haapnin'" are a response to the criticisms and negative comments directed towards the artist, who addresses the haters in a defiant and confident manner. He emphasizes how he is aware of the negativity but remains unbothered and unfazed, relentlessly pursuing his dreams and success. He boasts about his accomplishments, fame, and wealth, flaunting his lavish lifestyle and the admiration he receives from his fans. He also takes a jab at his rivals who try to bring him down, accusing them of jealousy and lack of talent. Despite the threats and rumors circulating around, T.I. shows resilience and determination, refusing to back down or compromise his values for anyone. In essence, the song represents a declaration of strength and self-belief, asserting his dominance and superiority over his detractors.


In terms of the historical context of the song, "What Up, What's Haapnin'" was released in 2008 as part of T.I.'s sixth studio album, "Paper Trail." The album was a commercial and critical success, propelling T.I. to the forefront of the rap scene and granting him a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album. The song also features a beat produced by Drumma Boy, a renowned producer who has worked with various hip-hop artists such as Gucci Mane, Young Jeezy, and Kanye West. Additionally, the track samples "Flash Light" by Parliament, a funk band that heavily influenced the sound of rap and hip-hop in the 1970s.


Line by Line Meaning

Aye What's Happenin'
The singer is asking what is going on or what is happening.


All you haters should get at me cause I hear ya and I'm watchin' but I'm serious haters so all I gotta say is
The singer is addressing the haters and letting them know that they are being watched and he is serious about his words.


What up, what's happenin'
The singer is asking again what is going on or what is happening.


All u haters can get at me (hey)
The artist is telling the haters that they can come and confront him if they want to.


Cause I hear ya and I'm watchin' (hey)
The artist reiterates that he is listening to and watching the haters.


But I'm still here I ain't stoppin'
The singer is telling the haters that he is still present and will not stop.


So What up, what's happenin'
The singer repeats his question about what is happening.


All u haters should get at me
The artist is challenging the haters again to come and confront him.


What it is bro (bro)
The artist is greeting someone with a relaxed and friendly tone.


What it do mane (man)
The artist is greeting someone with a familiar and informal tone.


Still the man from the pan to the blue flame
The singer is asserting that he is still the same person from his hometown to his current status.


Still gettin' dough and make it rain with the loose change
The artist is saying he is still making money and spending it extravagantly.


I bet that what he did a show, now that's a damn shame
The singer is criticizing someone for their bad performance at a show.


I guess that what he hatin' for boy u so damn lame (Sucker nigga)
The singer is insulting someone for their hate and calling them a sucker.


Ya Click the same, a destined bunch of walkin' shit stain
The singer is insulting someone's group, calling them all losers.


Disgraced the A ya give the city such a bad name
The artist is criticizing someone for giving their city a bad name.


You way back in my rear view mirror I'm in the fast lane
The artist is saying that he is going forward while the haters are falling behind.


Still I hear ya loud and clear on ya lil' song
The singer mentions that he can hear the haters in their weak song.


Go on getcha dissin' on while the king on
The singer is saying that he is the king and the haters can continue to hate while he reigns supreme.


Your self esteem gone (why) cause I'm back now
The artist is saying that the haters' self-esteem has decreased because he has returned to the scene.


Let's see if we can't teach these niggas how to act now
The artist is saying that he will show the haters how to behave appropriately.


Ya Kissin' ass then, ya just as bad now
The artist is insulting someone for trying to appease him now, after previously hating on him.


I check ya ass then, I shut ya ass down
The singer is saying that he has put the haters in their place and stopped them.


And I deliver front and center, never back down
The artist is saying that he always comes forward and never gives up.


Who get the last laugh now sucker nigga
The singer is saying that he has the last laugh and is calling the haters suckers.


I got a front street swag and a side street hustle
The singer is saying that he is confident in his style and is always working hard.


Center Hill, Cedar Ave. that's where I be sucker
The singer is telling the haters where he always is.


South Grand Church Street, the first with that work
The artist is saying that he was the first to work on that street.


But we can get it to commercial, if ya need somethin' chirp with
The artist is saying that he can work with commercial businesses if they need his services.


Hey what I care bout who you askin', sayin' they ain't heard of me
The singer is saying that he doesn't care if people haven't heard of him.


I'm certified, certainly
The singer is asserting that he is certified and has proven his worth.


Them videos ain't hurtin' me
The artist is saying that negative videos about him are not affecting him.


I still ride with the window rolled down all around the A town like it's finn'a go down
The artist is saying that he still rides around his city, Atlanta, with his car window down, as if he owns the city.


If it was ever any questions, niggas finna' know now
The artist is asserting that he is answering any questions that people might have now.


Won't retire my thrown or surrender no crown
The singer is saying that he will not give up his position of power.


I never bow down (Never)
The artist is saying that he never bows down to anyone.


And never say die (Never)
The singer is saying that he will never give up.


Just to whom it may concern and who so ever may try
The singer is addressing anyone who might try to stop him.


I'm forever Westside
The singer is saying that he is forever from the Westside of Atlanta.


And the featherweight dies
The artist is saying that he is not a weakling and will not fall easily.


Tell them take your best shot
The artist is challenging his enemies to try their best to stop him.


Goin' get yourself hot
The singer is saying that his enemies will have to bring their best effort.


Cause I yell Bankhead and you felt left out
The singer is saying that he is a part of the Bankhead neighborhood and his enemies are not.


I ain't mention yo name
The artist is saying that he hasn't mentioned his enemies' names.


That's what all this bout?
The artist is questioning why his enemies are attacking him if he hasn't mentioned their names.


From Summer Hill to the hills up in Hollywood
The artist is saying that he is known and respected from Atlanta to Hollywood.


A house full, gettin' to it, you know how we do it (Yeah)
The singer is saying that he is living in a house and has fun doing what he does.


Yeah we smoke great (great)
The artist is saying that he smokes good-quality drugs.


And we drink good (good)
The singer is saying that he consumes good-quality alcohol.


Then we ball hard, just like G's should
The singer is saying that he lives like a gangsta and has fun.


Buy what we want
The singer is saying that he buys any item that he wants.


Drive what we want
The artist is saying that he drives any car that he wants.


G4 up up and away we go, we fly where we want
The artist is saying that he flies using his private jet and can fly anywhere he wants.


Haters smile like they like it when they really don't
The singer is saying that his enemies pretend to like him, but they really don't.


Wish they could just wish me away
The singer is saying that his enemies wish they could make him disappear.


That's what they really want
The artist is saying that his enemies really want him to disappear.


"I really hate his ass"
The artist is quoting what his enemies might say about him.


"I don't like him either"
The artist is quoting what his enemies might say about him.


"We'll do a song together, maybe then we can beat him"
The singer is mocking his enemies' attempt to beat him by collaborating with him.


"Somehow he must be stopped"
The artist is quoting what his enemies might say about him.


"Somethin' must be done"
The singer is quoting what his enemies might say about him.


"If we can't knock him off, let's just try him when he get caught with guns"
The singer is mocking his enemies' attempts to frame him by planting guns at his possession.


"Then if he really done (Yeah) and we really won (Yeah)
The singer is mocking his enemies' attempts to incriminate him by framing him for gun possession.


"Any more ideas? "
The artist is sarcastically asking if his enemies have any more ideas.


"Suggestions anyone? "
The artist is sarcastically asking if his enemies have any more suggestions.


"How bout we stay up all night, on the blog sites, Spread vicious lies and nasty rumors we could all write"
The singer is mocking his enemies' attempts to spread negative rumors about him on the internet.


But that's alright
The singer is saying that he is not bothered by his enemies' attempts to bring him down.


Let the nerds hate
The artist is saying that he isn't bothered by people who hate on him.


Cause in my face though, them words get ate
The artist is saying that he is not bothered by insults to his face.


And hatin's hard work, when I just bounce back
The artist is saying that it is hard work to try and bring him down, because he always recovers and gets back up.


This God's work
The singer is saying that his ability to bounce back is a result of divine intervention.


Tell all the haters I'm back!
The artist is asserting that he has returned and is addressing his haters.




Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CLIFFORD HARRIS, CLIFFORD J. HARRIS, HARVEY MASON, HARVEY W. MASON, KENNETH JAY MASON

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