In the Hood
Trae ft Joc/Trae Lyrics


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Now see, the definition of a real nigga
Is about it, in this motherfucking song right here
You know, it took two real niggaz to collab
And make some motherfucking shit happen, man
It's your boy Yung Joc, you know, Block Entertainment
And my motherfucking nigga Trae, asshole by nature
Ay, Trae, tell me what you is nigga
[Trae]
I'm a gangsta to the end, riding for the set
Black Chevrolet, with the paint still wet
J's on my toes, locs on my eyes
Crawling on fours, every time I slide by
Nothing less than the truth, on the streets of the South
Hos on my swag 'cause the diamonds in my mouth
But I move low key, posted in the trap
Raw with the rap, to put my hood on the map
I'm a do this one for H.A.W.K., and his brother named Pat
And my partna named Screw, so I let the trunk crack
What they know about that, haters better chill
Plus I'm packing something, that they classify steel
Repping my block, still doing my thang
Trunk full of bang, holding A.B.N. gang
Screwed up click, I'm a let the world know
Before it's all over, we gon' make the world slow

[Chorus]
You can find me in the hood, swanging in a drop
Trunk popped up, now I'm letting back the top
Locs on my face, and my grill so clean
Thirty grand talk, boppers hopping on my team
Moving so slow, banging my screw
Moving so slow, banging my screw
Moving so slow, banging my screw
Hop out on the block, still hollin' 'what it do'

[Yung Joc]
'65 Impala, Chevy SS
The top disappear, see the clear VVS
I guess you know the name, I ain't even gotta say it
When I say it's going down, SK start spraying
Block E-N-T, and A.B.N. niggaz in charge
Ery'body mugging, nigga face different starch
I'm a let you pull your card, but watch how quick I pull it
Ay fuck a semi-auto, my niggaz pack fullest
We bullies on the block, the hustle don't stop
It's eat what you kill, that's the motto off top
Yeah, it's the A-Town, and the H-Town
Tell 'em this the shake down, lay face down
Me and my nigga Trae, getting cake now
Split it down the middle, 50-50 that's the break down
Baby, keep your face down, and don't talk back
You can find me in the hood, nigga distributing packs

[Big Pokey]
My guns go off, when my fists is hard
Mobbed up 'cause nigga pistols'll scar
You got your knife on you, homie, that's for twisting cigars
I got my knife on me, homie, that's for twisting your guards
These niggaz, wanna play you for weak
It's going down, motherfuckers drizzown when they playing it deep
I do the damn thang, niggaz talking about it
I'm a problem run into it, you ain't walking up out it
Sensei'll fade the pack, I get mean
Lean on you with this beam, till you fade to black
Cuffing broads, cause I mack on chicks
I go hard same nigga hit your hard, put your Lac on bricks
Niggaz a trip, crock bull give niggaz the clip
Slap niggaz in they trap, when they giving me lip
S.U.C. my nigga, we missing H.A.W.K.
I'm gon' live through the rest of the click, that's real talk

[Chorus]

[Trae]
Hop out on the block, like I'm still hitting stangs
Platinum in the hood, so they tend to know my name
Yellow VS-1's, got me switching up the game
Might hop fly, top dropping like the rain
Hoes talk down, Trae never get mad
Niggaz old school, still jacking my swag'
Y'all concerned about a playa, since the day of my birth
Grab a couple mill, and I can show you what I'm worth
Sitting so low, every time I come down
Trunk just popped, so I'm showing my surround
84's got me tipping, so low to the ground
Still hitting licks, moving off the Greyhound
Watching for the laws, I ain't fucking with the time
Bitch I'm in my prime, ain't no stopping my shine
I advise, that they lead the truth to the throne
If you say I ain't the realest, say bitch you dead wrong





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Trae ft. Yung Joc's "In the Hood Dirty" are a classic expression of gangsta rap. The song begins with a statement on the definition of a real nigga, implying that both of the rappers who worked to create the song are authentic and dedicated to the street life. Trae's verse touches on his rough upbringing and his unshakeable loyalty to his crew. He mentions some of the legendary Houston rappers who have passed away, including H.A.W.K. and DJ Screw, acknowledging the role they played in shaping his career. The chorus, which is repeated throughout the song, celebrates the slow and steady pace of southern life, with Trae and Yung Joc rapping about cruising through the hood with their cars' trunks popped open.


Yung Joc's verse takes on a more aggressive tone, with the rapper proudly proclaiming his tough reputation and his willingness to resort to violence if necessary. He references his affiliations with both Block Entertainment and A.B.N., suggesting that he has connections to powerful and influential figures in the rap game. Big Pokey's verse follows a similar theme, highlighting the importance of physical strength and the need to carry weapons for protection. He also makes a nod to one of Trae's fallen comrades, H.A.W.K., by dedicating his performance to the late rapper.


Overall, "In the Hood Dirty" reflects some of the key themes and attitudes that are commonly associated with gangsta rap. The song celebrates the rough and tumble world of the streets, where only the strongest and most ruthless survive. The chorus, with its simple and catchy refrain, evokes a sense of pride and loyalty to one's community, while the verses provide a glimpse into the harsh realities of life in the ghetto.


Line by Line Meaning

Now see, the definition of a real nigga
Let me explain what a real nigga is


Is about it, in this motherfucking song right here
This song embodies what a real nigga is


You know, it took two real niggaz to collab
It takes real niggaz to come together to make this happen


And make some motherfucking shit happen, man
We came together to make some dope music


I'm a gangsta to the end, riding for the set
I'm a true gangsta and will ride for my set till the end


Black Chevrolet, with the paint still wet
My Chevy is all black with fresh paint


J's on my toes, locs on my eyes
I'm rocking Jordans and wearing shades on my eyes


Crawling on fours, every time I slide by
My car is so low, it looks like I'm crawling on all fours when I drive by


Nothing less than the truth, on the streets of the South
I always keep it real on the streets of the South


Hos on my swag 'cause the diamonds in my mouth
Girls love my style because of the diamonds in my mouth


But I move low key, posted in the trap
I keep a low profile and stay in the trap


Raw with the rap, to put my hood on the map
My lyrics are raw and represent my hood to the fullest


Repping my block, still doing my thang
I'm representing my block and still doing what I do


Trunk full of bang, holding A.B.N. gang
My trunk is full of drugs, holding it down for A.B.N. gang


Screwed up click, I'm a let the world know
I'm a part of the Screwed up click and represent them to the world


Before it's all over, we gon' make the world slow
We're going to make the whole world slow down with our music


You can find me in the hood, swanging in a drop
I'm always in the hood, cruising around in my convertible car


Trunk popped up, now I'm letting back the top
I opened my trunk and now I can take the top off my car


Locs on my face, and my grill so clean
I'm wearing shades and my teeth are so clean


Thirty grand talk, boppers hopping on my team
I'm talking big money and girls are attracted to me


Moving so slow, banging my screw
I'm driving slowly and listening to my Screwed up music


Hop out on the block, still hollin' 'what it do'
I hop out of my car and greet everyone on the block


'65 Impala, Chevy SS
I drive a classic '65 Chevy Impala SS


The top disappear, see the clear VVS
The top of my car disappears and my diamond is VVS quality


I guess you know the name, I ain't even gotta say it
My reputation precedes me, no need to introduce myself


When I say it's going down, SK start spraying
When I say it's time, my crew starts shooting


Block E-N-T, and A.B.N. niggaz in charge
Block Entertainment and A.B.N. are in charge around here


Ery'body mugging, nigga face different starch
Everyone is staring, some with fear on their faces


I'm a let you pull your card, but watch how quick I pull it
I'll let you test your luck, but I'll quickly show you what I'm made of


Ay fuck a semi-auto, my niggaz pack fullest
We don't need semi-automatic guns, we carry the most powerful ones


We bullies on the block, the hustle don't stop
We're the big dogs on the block and we never stop hustling


It's eat what you kill, that's the motto off top
We live by the motto 'eat what you kill' and we mean it


Yeah, it's the A-Town, and the H-Town
Representing both Atlanta and Houston


Tell 'em this the shake down, lay face down
We're doing a shake down, so lay face down


Me and my nigga Trae, getting cake now
Me and Trae are making money and living large


Split it down the middle, 50-50 that's the break down
We split the money down the middle, 50-50


Baby, keep your face down, and don't talk back
Keep quiet and don't say anything


My guns go off, when my fists is hard
I don't need guns, my fists are lethal weapons


Mobbed up 'cause nigga pistols'll scar
I roll with my crew because our guns will leave scars


You got your knife on you, homie, that's for twisting cigars
You have a knife on you, which is useless


I got my knife on me, homie, that's for twisting your guards
I have a knife on me, and I'll use it to take you down


These niggaz, wanna play you for weak
These people think you're weak and will try to take advantage of you


It's going down, motherfuckers drizzown when they playing it deep
Things will get serious if someone tries to mess with us


I'm a problem run into it, you ain't walking up out it
I'm the problem, and you won't walk away unscathed


Sensei'll fade the pack, I get mean
I'll take care of the weaklings, while you step back


Lean on you with this beam, till you fade to black
I'll aim and shoot until you're unconscious


Cuffing broads, cause I mack on chicks
I'm sweet talking girls and getting them hooked


I go hard same nigga hit your hard, put your Lac on bricks
I go hard and can hurt you as much as I can build you up


Niggaz a trip, crock bull give niggaz the clip
People are testing me, but they'll regret it when I take them out


Slap niggaz in they trap, when they giving me lip
I'll slap someone who dares to disrespect me


S.U.C. my nigga, we missing H.A.W.K.
Screwed Up Click lost a member and we miss him


I'm gon' live through the rest of the click, that's real talk
I'll keep the spirit of Screwed up Click alive and well


Hop out on the block, like I'm still hitting stangs
I still hit the streets as if I were driving a Mustang


Platinum in the hood, so they tend to know my name
I'm famous in the hood and everyone knows me


Yellow VS-1's, got me switching up the game
My yellow diamonds are game changers


Might hop fly, top dropping like the rain
I might fly off to somewhere warm and sunny, leaving my troubles behind


Hoes talk down, Trae never get mad
Girls try to bring me down, but I never let them see me mad


Niggaz old school, still jacking my swag'
People are still copying my style from the old days


Y'all concerned about a playa, since the day of my birth
People have been talking about me since I was born


Grab a couple mill, and I can show you what I'm worth
I'm worth millions and can prove it


Sitting so low, every time I come down
My car is so low, it looks like it's just coming down from the sky


Trunk just popped, so I'm showing my surround
I just opened the trunk and now everyone can see what's inside


84's got me tipping, so low to the ground
My car's wheels are so big it looks like it's tipping over


Still hitting licks, moving off the Greyhound
I'm still robbing people and getting away on a Greyhound bus


Watching for the laws, I ain't fucking with the time
I'm always aware of the police because I don't want to get caught


Bitch I'm in my prime, ain't no stopping my shine
I'm at my best and no one can stop my success


I advise, that they lead the truth to the throne
I advise people to tell the truth and be real


If you say I ain't the realest, say bitch you dead wrong
If you say I'm not the realest, you're dead wrong




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNARD JAMES FREEMAN

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@biggdangelo6980

One of my favorite Trae tracks.......this beat is crazy

@joshsoto762

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@edemsuley4774

Trae's voice and the beat is just authoritative

@jessikaminshew93

I remember the first time they played this on 97.9 the box. They liked it so much that they played it a second time. Truth!

@JAYDOTEnt

Too bad they don't play him at all now.

@ederhernandez6102

The beat*

@vincebryant8510

Jay dot I really wish they did.

@corywhite2709

facts lol js❀

@reginaldrichmond9485

Which city is that radio station in?

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@xVenu5

Bangin' this since i was 16 in '06 n it still bangs.

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