Jackin' for Beats
The Game feat. Fabolous Lyrics


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[The Game]
Straight outta Compton, Chuck Taylor in Brooklyn 8 deep
And the Desert Storm blew in Ghetto F-A-B
The only difference between us
Is the coast and the length of the ninas
And the rainbow paint on the beamers
Out here they call me "All Star Game"
And every nigga with a gun is waiting on the '04 All Star Game
So while you in the Staples parking lot
I'm watchin the corners, with the safety on like Ronnie Lott

[Fabolous]
Straight outta Brooklyn it's the same youngan
Slangin that same onion
Smokin that Cali bud that my nigga Game brung in
I keep a dame tongue on my dick
The chain huggin my dick
The cane brung by the brick, it's ghetto!
The fiends sprung on me quick
But I still got 20s of dope that'll have yo brain strung on a fix
These haters can't stop the rock I pushes
Cause a nigga move around with more arms than them octipusses, nigga

[The Game]
I got a winchester that will turn your vest into confeddi
I'm Chuck Taylor, the same nigga that put the 6-4 in Chevy
It's the same nigga that keep the .44 in the Chevy
With no stash spot, when you in Compton ask coppers
If that Aston Martin's the same color as grass hoppers
I'm runnin the rock, not J, Dame Dash of Hoffa
So when you in Compton, you know who to ask for
That 21 year old young gun with bricks in the Jaguar, nigga

[Fabolous]
The kid push Bentley exaust thru
And if you see my guns you would think Bush sent me to war too
Even with chicks beggin me for dick regularly
A nigga known for gettin rid of weight like Dick Gregory
I'm New York City's fly guy, you bums don't impress me
I already got the lead waitin for someone to test me
You don't wanna be in the news
Cause when I'm lookin for you
Not even Bin Laden wanna be in your shoes, nigga

[The Game]
Every ghetto in America, I know that niggaz lettin clips fly
So I keep that in mind when I'm out in the N-Y
Niggaz see the Aftermath chain they like f... 50
Cause we flyin thru Queens in that Ferarri F-50
Bitches see me in the video, wanna have sex with me
So keep a box of Magnums and a bag of X with me
Keep a .38 Magnum stashed in the vette with me
And it's 'fuck yo life' if you ain't signin check with me

[Fabolous]
Nigga I'm eatin, and you be snackin like you on a diet
That's why you window shoppin actin like you wanna buy it
Actin like you gonna roit, like you gonna shoot
When in fact you gone be quiet, like you on mute
That's proof, you a punk, and you lucky
There ain't enough room to fit a nigga in my roof or the trunk
I got a box to quickly hide the gun
You shouldn't move if you seen Boyz N The Hood
And when Ricky tried to run

[The Game]
Niggaz know when them hollows airin
I'll turn your Antoine Walker into a throwback Robert Parrish
With 2 holes under the Celtic
And you will think your 'Boston Warm-Up' jacket hot
Till the desert eagle melt it
I'm a gangsta, and the birds, they love it
20 with a baby face, and sit on base like Kirby Puckett
If you can't afford the new Bentley, fuck it!
Copp yay from Jay, the bricks come with Louis Vuitton luggage

[Fabolous]
In my hood the slower you move, the quicker they get you
Sometimes it's somebody in your click that be with you
That's why my vest is thicker to get thru
And I keep 2 nines on my shirt like Dickersons shit do
Why waste my breath when I'm bickering with you
I'd rather waste my techs till they flicker and hit you
You sick cause my shit blew
And you ain't goin' nowhere for a while
A commercial where Snickers will fit you, fucka!

[The Game]
Ain't nothin but a gangsta party when I'm spittin to Pac
The paint fall off your Miskeen when I'm spittin the Glock
Before I was 16, I was liftin the drop
Spittin on cops, pitchin the rock
Like Charlie Ward before the New York Knicks
Now you can catch me in Brooklyn with Fab
On a New York bench, while you old niggaz in rehab
And if I can't be a hip-hop legend, I'll just die in a ski-mask

[Fabolous]
When a gangsta like me ride
It be suede in it, be shades in it
Tires that got the rims that Spree made in it
1 of the prettiest hoes be laid in it
Blowin the kid faster than pre-paid minutes
And I'm guessin these haters
Don't know I keep Wesson & 8ters
Fully loaded with the vest penetrators




But if they want it, ya'll can get it
Ya'll love the way the coast to coast G's did it, nigga!

Overall Meaning

In "Jacked For Beats," The Game and Fabolous present a somewhat disjointed but ultimately cohesive onslaught of braggadocio about their criminal exploits. The two rap about guns, drugs, fast cars, and women as they compare their gangster bona fides, all over a pounding beat punctuated by the sounds of semi-automatic gunshots. The two emcees trade verses back and forth, building off each other's boasts and playing up their own cartoonishly violent personas. While much of the lyrics are self-explanatory, the song's title may require some explanation. "Jacked For Beats" refers to the act of stealing a beat from another rapper and using it as your own, and the song is built around a series of borrowed samples, with nods to classic West Coast hip-hop tracks from artists like Eazy-E, Dr. Dre, and N.W.A.


Line by Line Meaning

Straight outta Compton, Chuck Taylor in Brooklyn 8 deep
I am representing both Compton and Brooklyn, wearing Chuck Taylor shoes, and rolling with a crew of eight people.


And the Desert Storm blew in Ghetto F-A-B
Fabolous, a renowned rapper, came into the scene like a powerful storm in the ghetto.


The only difference between us
The only thing that sets us apart


Is the coast and the length of the ninas
Is the location (West Coast vs. East Coast) and the size of our guns.


And the rainbow paint on the beamers
And the vibrant, colorful custom paint jobs on our BMW cars.


Out here they call me 'All Star Game'
In this neighborhood, they refer to me as 'All Star Game' because of my status and reputation.


And every nigga with a gun is waiting on the '04 All Star Game
Everyone in the area, armed with guns, anticipates the '04 All Star Game.


So while you in the Staples parking lot
While you are hanging out in the Staples Center parking lot


I'm watchin the corners, with the safety on like Ronnie Lott
I am keeping a vigilant eye on the streets, ensuring my safety like Ronnie Lott with his football career.


Straight outta Brooklyn it's the same youngan
Coming straight from Brooklyn, I am the same young individual


Slangin that same onion
Engaging in the illegal drug trade, specifically selling the same type of narcotics.


Smokin that Cali bud that my nigga Game brung in
Indulging in high-quality cannabis imported from California, which my friend Game brought with him.


I keep a dame tongue on my dick
I am sexually involved with multiple women.


The chain huggin my dick
I always have my expensive chain close to me.


The cane brung by the brick, it's ghetto!
The cocaine is sold in large quantities, emphasizing the gritty nature of the environment.


The fiends sprung on me quick
Drug addicts quickly become dependent on me for their fix.


But I still got 20s of dope that'll have yo brain strung on a fix
Despite the addicts' desperation, I continue to have a steady supply of drugs that can easily hook their minds.


These haters can't stop the rock I pushes
The haters are unable to hinder my success in drug dealing.


Cause a nigga move around with more arms than them octipusses, nigga
I possess many firearms and weapons, surpassing even the arms of an octopus.


I got a winchester that will turn your vest into confeddi
I own a powerful rifle that can tear through your bulletproof vest.


I'm Chuck Taylor, the same nigga that put the 6-4 in Chevy
Just like the iconic Chuck Taylor shoes, I am the one responsible for installing a 6-4 engine in a Chevrolet car.


It's the same nigga that keep the .44 in the Chevy
I am also the person who always carries a .44 caliber gun inside the Chevrolet.


With no stash spot, when you in Compton ask coppers
I don't keep any hidden spots for drugs, and if the police inquire, they can ask people in Compton.


If that Aston Martin's the same color as grass hoppers
To identify my Aston Martin car, they can look for the same shade as grasshoppers.


I'm runnin the rock, not J, Dame Dash of Hoffa
I have control and influence in the neighborhood, similar to JAY-Z and Dame Dash, or even Jimmy Hoffa.


So when you in Compton, you know who to ask for
If you are in Compton and need something, you can ask for me.


That 21 year old young gun with bricks in the Jaguar, nigga
I am a 21-year-old individual involved in criminal activities, carrying a large amount of drugs in my Jaguar.


The kid push Bentley exaust thru
I make my presence known by driving a Bentley with a loud exhaust system.


And if you see my guns you would think Bush sent me to war too
If you catch a glimpse of my firearms, it would seem as if I was sent to war by former President George Bush.


Even with chicks beggin me for dick regularly
Despite having women constantly seeking sexual encounters with me


A nigga known for gettin rid of weight like Dick Gregory
I have a reputation for effortlessly disposing of large amounts of illegal narcotics, similar to Dick Gregory's weight loss journey.


I'm New York City's fly guy, you bums don't impress me
I am the stylish and impressive individual in New York City, unimpressed by those considered less fortunate.


I already got the lead waitin for someone to test me
I am well-prepared for anyone foolish enough to provoke me, with bullets ready to be fired.


You don't wanna be in the news
You definitely do not want to become the subject of a news report


Cause when I'm lookin for you
Because when I am searching for you


Not even Bin Laden wanna be in your shoes, nigga
Even Osama Bin Laden himself would not desire to be in your unfortunate position.


Every ghetto in America, I know that niggaz lettin clips fly
I am aware that in every impoverished neighborhood in America, individuals are resorting to gun violence.


So I keep that in mind when I'm out in the N-Y
I always remember this fact when I am in New York.


Niggaz see the Aftermath chain they like f... 50
When people see the Aftermath Entertainment chain I wear, they associate it with 50 Cent.


Cause we flyin thru Queens in that Ferarri F-50
That's because we are cruising through Queens in a luxurious Ferrari F-50.


Bitches see me in the video, wanna have sex with me
Women who view my music videos are eager to engage in sexual activities with me.


So keep a box of Magnums and a bag of X with me
To be prepared for such encounters, I always carry a box of Magnums (condoms) and a bag of ecstasy pills.


Keep a .38 Magnum stashed in the vette with me
Additionally, I hide a .38 caliber Magnum handgun in my Corvette.


And it's 'fuck yo life' if you ain't signin check with me
If you are not financially beneficial to me, I couldn't care less about your wellbeing.


Nigga I'm eatin, and you be snackin like you on a diet
I am thriving and successful, while you are barely getting by.


That's why you window shoppin actin like you wanna buy it
That is why you spend time looking at things you cannot afford, pretending to consider purchasing them.


Actin like you gonna roit, like you gonna shoot
You put on a façade, pretending to be ready for violence and gunfights


When in fact you gone be quiet, like you on mute
In reality, you will end up being silent and unresponsive, just like being on mute.


That's proof, you a punk, and you lucky
This behavior confirms that you are a coward, and you are fortunate


There ain't enough room to fit a nigga in my roof or the trunk
There is no space available in my car to accommodate you, either in the roof or the trunk.


I got a box to quickly hide the gun
I am well-prepared to swiftly conceal my firearm in a hidden compartment.


You shouldn't move if you seen Boyz N The Hood
I advise you not to make any sudden movements if you have watched the movie 'Boyz N The Hood.'


And when Ricky tried to run
Referencing a scene from the movie when Ricky attempted to flee but got shot.


Niggaz know when them hollows airin
People become aware when hollow-point bullets start flying and causing harm.


I'll turn your Antoine Walker into a throwback Robert Parrish
I will metaphorically transform your basketball career, similar to how Antoine Walker's downfall contrasts with Robert Parrish's successful career.


With 2 holes under the Celtic
Referring to the Boston Celtics logo, implying that two bullet holes will be left on your body.


And you will think your 'Boston Warm-Up' jacket hot
You might consider your 'Boston Warm-Up' jacket fashionable and highly desired


Till the desert eagle melt it
But it will easily get ruined when my desert eagle firearm obliterates it.


I'm a gangsta, and the birds, they love it
I present myself as a dangerous individual, and women are attracted to this persona.


20 with a baby face, and sit on base like Kirby Puckett
Despite being young and looking innocent, I have connections and a position of power, similar to Kirby Puckett on a baseball field.


If you can't afford the new Bentley, fuck it!
If you are unable to purchase the latest Bentley car, just disregard it!


Copp yay from Jay, the bricks come with Louis Vuitton luggage
When buying cocaine from my friend Jay, it comes packaged in high-end Louis Vuitton bags.


In my hood the slower you move, the quicker they get you
In my neighborhood, if you appear vulnerable and hesitant, people will take advantage of you.


Sometimes it's somebody in your click that be with you
Occasionally, it is someone within your own group of associates who will betray you.


That's why my vest is thicker to get thru
That is why I wear a heavier and more protective bulletproof vest.


And I keep 2 nines on my shirt like Dickersons shit do
I always carry two 9mm handguns, symbolically displayed on my shirt, emulating Eric Dickerson's jersey number.


Why waste my breath when I'm bickering with you
Engaging in arguments with you is a pointless waste of my energy and efforts.


I'd rather waste my techs till they flicker and hit you
Instead, I prefer using my firearms until the bullets run out and strike you.


You sick cause my shit blew
You are envious because my career and success skyrocketed.


And you ain't goin' nowhere for a while
On the other hand, you are not progressing or achieving anything significant in life.


A commercial where Snickers will fit you, fucka!
Your situation is so stagnant and unremarkable that even a Snickers commercial would suit you.


Ain't nothin but a gangsta party when I'm spittin to Pac
Whenever I deliver my rhymes in the style of Tupac Shakur, it transforms into an authentic gangsta party atmosphere.


The paint fall off your Miskeen when I'm spittin the Glock
The intensity of my rapping causes the paint of your Miskeen clothing brand to peel off.


Before I was 16, I was liftin the drop
Even before the age of sixteen, I was capable of stealing cars with convertible tops.


Spittin on cops, pitchin the rock
Not only did I disrespect law enforcement officers, but I also engaged in drug dealing.


Like Charlie Ward before the New York Knicks
Similar to Charlie Ward's basketball career before joining the New York Knicks


Now you can catch me in Brooklyn with Fab
Nowadays, you will find me in Brooklyn alongside Fabolous.


On a New York bench, while you old niggaz in rehab
Sitting on a bench in New York, while the older individuals are stuck in rehabilitation centers.


And if I can't be a hip-hop legend, I'll just die in a ski-mask
If I cannot achieve legendary status in the hip-hop industry, then I am willing to die while wearing a ski mask.


When a gangsta like me ride
When a gangster, such as myself, is driving


It be suede in it, be shades in it
The car's interior will be adorned with suede material, and there will be sunglasses present.


Tires that got the rims that Spree made in it
The tires will have rims custom-made by Latrell Sprewell.


1 of the prettiest hoes be laid in it
One of the most attractive women will be sitting and enjoying the car's luxury.


Blowin the kid faster than pre-paid minutes
She will engage in sexual activities that will bring me pleasure faster than prepaid cellular minutes are used up.


And I'm guessin these haters
I assume that these individuals who despise me


Don't know I keep Wesson & 8ters
Are unaware that I possess both Smith & Wesson firearms and 8-shot revolvers.


Fully loaded with the vest penetrators
These weapons are fully loaded with ammunition designed to penetrate bulletproof vests.


But if they want it, ya'll can get it
However, if they seek trouble or confrontation, I am more than ready to engage.


Ya'll love the way the coast to coast G's did it, nigga!
Everyone appreciates and admires the style and approach of gangsters from different coasts.




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Arquitekto Verbal

games mixtapes are always dope.

KS Hoodlum

verbal rkeytekt
chyea he literally takin the game

Michael Cobbs (NJ)

Game got bars. Stop sleeping on both of these guys.

Edrics Gatesz

Fabolous killed him!

Pats17

Still good

BOMBER MC

DOPE SHIT FROM COMPTON.

Still I Rise🙌🏾

Bars upon bars

Yungsondagod

This is crazy fab is this track

themadrapper101

Game won

cory carpenter

+themadrapper101 on the NWA beat

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