I'm A King
T.I. feat. P$C & Lil' Scrappy Lyrics

Now, e'rybody wanna be the king of the South
Everyone wants to be the most prestigious person in the Southern United States.

When, they ain't runnin' a damn thing but they mouth
Most of these people who want to be the king are only talking and not doing anything productive.

No doubt, it's all good, y'all just statin' y'all opinion
It's understandable that everyone has an opinion on who should be the king.

But in the South and in the hood it's understood without sayin'
In the South and in the neighborhoods, it's already known who the king is.

It's a given, and ain't because of what I'm doin' for a livin'
The fact that I'm the king isn't solely because of my profession.

It's, mo' because of what I do and how I'm livin'
It's because of my actions and lifestyle that I'm considered the king.

Not to mention when I'm rappin' I'm just hurtin' niggaz feelings
When I'm rapping, I'm hurting other rappers' feelings.

(Niggas feelings) And still chillin' on somethin' that's into healing
Despite the fact that I'm hurting others through my music, I'm still promoting something positive.

Made provisions for the clique to continue keepin' it pimpin'
I've made sure that my group will continue to prosper and maintain their success.

Whether crack was in the house or record sales was through the ceiling
Our success continues regardless of whether illegal drugs were involved or record sales were doing well.

So say what you want, and do what you please
You can say what you want and do what you want, but it won't affect my position as king.

But for fun, I shoot 22's from your shoes to your knees
I'm skilled enough to shoot tiny bullets and cause damage to specific parts of your body for enjoyment.

I run a record label and a crew of G's
In addition to being a successful rapper, I also manage a record label and a group of gangsters.

So, niggas'll come and look for you if ya sneeze
If there's even a slight indication that something went wrong, my people will come looking for you.

Or even breathe the wrong way, you better do what the song say
You need to follow the message of this song or you'll face consequences for acting out of line.

And be easy, or else it'll be a long day
You should just relax and not try to challenge my position, or you'll have a difficult time.

I'm a king, bank rolls in the pockets of my jeans
As the king, I have a lot of money in my pockets.

I'm a king, you pussy niggaz couldn't see me in your dreams
People who want to be king are no match for me; they couldn't compete with me even in their dreams.

I'm a king, top topic of all of your magazines
I'm so well-known and respected that I'm the subject of many magazine articles.

I'm a king, head of the body, leader of the team
As the king, I'm the head of a group and the leader of a team.

I'm a king, remember I can get your block knocked off
As the king, I have the power to harm you or your community if necessary.

I'm a king, a Bentley coupe with the top chopped off
As the king, I have a luxury convertible car with the top removed.

I'm a king, I'm connectin nationwide but in the South
Despite being renowned nationwide, I remain connected to my Southern roots.

I'm a king, just respect it and keep my name out'cha mouth
Just acknowledge my position as king, and don't speak negatively about me or my reputation.

I'm the prince shorty don't get it twisted
Although I'm not the king, I'm still powerful and influential.

Been callin' shots simpin' 'fore my flows existed
I've been making important decisions and influencing others' actions for a long time.

And still find birds in my momma kitchen
I'm still able to find drugs despite my mother's presence in the household.

You might see me burnin' purple in the subdivision
I might be smoking marijuana in a residential area.

I got soldiers on deck, babyface pimpin'
I have a lot of gang members available to assist me, and I run my pimping business smoothly despite my youthful appearance.

Whatchu' know 'bout dat, I get a bad Brenda
I manage a prostitute named Brenda who is highly desirable.

With that vert' top back, my jeans feelin tight
I'm driving a convertible car with the top removed, and I have a lot of money in my pockets.

Cause my pockets stay fat, playa better know that
I always have a lot of money in my pockets, and everyone should be aware of that fact.

My neck got so much shit, danglin'
I have a lot of ostentatious jewelry around my neck.

Big dick, big chain, we just keep on hangin'
I have a large penis and a large chain, and my crew and I continue to be successful.

Got a Hollywood ho, and a broad that be sangin'
I have a Hollywood prostitute and a female singer in my life.

They be hatin cause I'm famous ? what I was thankin'
People are envious of me because of my fame, and I can understand why.

And this for every don nigga thankin he passed me
This part of the song is directed at any person who thinks they can surpass me in power and influence.

Y'all just thank that you gone and the shit'll be nasty
People who underestimate me will quickly realize it was a bad decision.

I'ma stay ballin', ballin' off my old school classic
I plan to continue being successful and live off the profits of a vintage car.

Lil Scrap got big bank, now see if you can match it
One of my associates, Lil Scrap, also has a lot of money, and I challenge anyone to match our wealth.

Shorty I'm down with the kings, so call me the greatest
I'm aligned with the king, so I'm technically also a powerful figure and should be acknowledged as such.

Number one hustler, I keep the street blazin'
I'm the top hustler and keep the streets hot and active.

If the grapes don't sell, I dry 'em up and sell raisins
If my products don't sell well, I can still make a profit by converting them into another item for sale.

While y'all cherry pickin' hustlers out here slavin'
Others may be selective with their hustling, but I'm a hard worker and always working to make a profit.

That king shit nigga runs deep in my veins
Being a king is a part of who I am and runs through my blood.

Pump through my heart, live in my bone marrow mayne
The feeling of being a king is so strong it's physically a part of me.

That's pimpin! My gas is premium like octane
Being a king is equivalent to being a pimp, and my resources are top quality.

Can't tell me nothin' 'bout stackin' these Benja-maynes
Nobody can tell me anything about making and saving money.

I'm the king of the Dirty, see me seated in the throne
I'm the king of the Southern United States, and my reign is solidified.

Overruled other dudes like Caesar did in Rome
I have power over other people similar to how Julius Caesar had power in ancient Rome.

With a prince that's so demandin' and an aura so strong
My associate, the prince, is also very powerful and influential and has a commanding presence.

The South ain't been represented like this in so long
I'm bringing a level of success and recognition to the Southern United States that hasn't been seen in a long time.

I'm an emperor, you best be glad I'm workin' on my temper
I have so much power and influence that I could be considered an emperor, and people should be grateful that I'm working on controlling my temper.

Otherwise I'd cock a pistol, send some missiles to your temple
If I didn't have my temper under control, I would be violent and could inflict severe harm on others.

Disrespect us I'ma blick 'em 'til I get you plain and simple
If someone disrespects me or my associates, I will retaliate with violence.

Brass knuckles to your dentals blast suckers in they dimples
I will use brass knuckles to inflict physical harm on someone and push their teeth into their gums if necessary.