Trae Tha Truth first gained exposure on the Houston rap scene in 1998, when he made his rapping debut with a guest appearance on Z-Ro's album Look What You Did to Me. In 2003, he began his solo career with the album Losing Composure. 2004's Same Thing Different Day, 2006's Restless, and 2007's Life Goes On followed shortly after. Trae Tha Truth has also worked relentlessly with fellow Houston rapper Chamillionaire on his various Mixtape Messiah series.
He also collaborated with Z-Ro to form the duo ABN or Assholes by Nature. They have released two albums, Assholes by Nature (2003) and It Is What It Is (2008).
Trae Tha Truth was involved in a fight with Texas rapper Mike Jones at the 2008 Ozone Awards. Both later apologized for the incident. It was recently suspected that Trae Tha Truth's music was banned from Houston's local radio Station, 97.9 The Boxx.
After creating a buzz online and in the streets, on March 1, 2012, T.I. announced he signed Trae Tha Truth to Grand Hustle Records.
In 2008, Trae Tha Truth was awarded by the mayor of Houston, Bill White, and Council Member Peter Brown with his own day, Trae Day, in honor of his outstanding work within the community. This is the first time the honor has been extended to a rap artist. Trae Day was celebrated July 22, 2008.
Hold Up
Trae tha Truth Lyrics
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King m**********are
Ay yo, some of y’all b*****s be motherfuckin’ speeding and talking out of turn
You need to slow the f**k down and hold up man
Ay yo, Trae The Truth, get at these n****s, c’mon
I am king, you know what it is
B***h came up to me, she said “who you is?”
You know what I had to tell her
[Hook: Trae Tha Truth]
I’m feelin’ like I’m fly as f**k, no planes
Yellin’ where them haters at? Ain’t nothin’ changed
Still talkin’ white bricks, cocaine
In the club with a hundred racks, I’m just sayin’
Yeah, b***h I’m like hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up
Yeah, wait a minute b***h
Hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up
Yeah, I’m just sayin’
[Verse 1: Jeezy]
I’m just sayin’ hold up
California ‘rari b***h, top just fold up
N***a with an attitude, Michael Kors polo
Top’ll get to poppin’, make ‘em freeze up like a photo
Nightmares ’bout the feds, smellin’ like Hermes
Black with a check, now you Cortez
The exorcist n***a, when I roll it turn heads
Put some Ninas ‘to they ‘fros/froze like starin’ at Medusa hair
You see me in these streets on these beats
With them hoes of the kitchen
A p***y n***a think different, p***y n***a trippin’
It’s Jizzle from the bottom, die a legend out this b***h
I get to whippin’ up that fo’, and get a second out that b***h
[Hook: Trae Tha Truth]
I’m feelin’ like I’m fly as f**k, no planes
Yellin’ where them haters at? Ain’t nothin’ changed
Still talkin’ white bricks, cocaine
In the club with a hundred racks, I’m just sayin’
Yeah, b***h I’m like hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up
Yeah, wait a minute b***h
Hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up
Yeah, I’m just sayin’
[Verse 2: Trae]
King of the streets, twin drops I’m storin’
B***h I ball for the city, just like my last name Horton
So much green inside the trunk, it should’ve stayed in the garden
All I do is pay the price, I never ask what they chargin’
I pull up on your b***h and repossess her like you owe that
Put her in a flick and and display her like she was Kodak
King m**********are I’m classic like I was throwback
This ain’t what you want p***y n***a, you better know that
Too deep in this ‘rari, something blowin’ like Bob Marley
Hit my youngin’ with a chopper, tell him ride like Harley
I do this for my n****s in the city of the slow s**t
Well they pulled up, and they bang something
Them laws come, we don’t know s**t
Street n***a problems, we don’t never duck ‘em
I’m an a*****e, Trae forever young ‘n f**k ‘em
Nuts hangin’ to the point it ain’t nowhere to stuff ‘em
I let my chain play n***a, I don’t ever tuck ‘em
[Hook: Trae Tha Truth]
I’m feelin’ like I’m fly as f**k, no planes
Yellin’ where them haters at? Ain’t nothin’ changed
Still talkin’ white bricks, cocaine
In the club with a hundred racks, I’m just sayin’
Yeah, b***h I’m like hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up
Yeah, wait a minute b***h
Hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up
Yeah, I’m just sayin’
[Verse 3: T. I.]
Jays in the yard, Ki’s in the kitchen
Aks in the closet, a quarter million in the ceiling
…wonder how they never caught me
All I gotta say is pay your taxes, pay your lawyer fee
People runnin’ at a n***a, know the n***a I got
Yeah that’s above the law, call it what you call it
Don’t take no s**t, ’cause I ain’t no toilet
See me shawty, you see me…
I pulled up, hopped out, sharp as s**t
Rolls Royce so big, can’t park the s**t
You ain’t ’bout that life, quit startin’ s**t
Cause we ain’t gon’ wanna hear that ol’ siren s**t
[Hook: Trae Tha Truth]
I’m feelin’ like I’m fly as f**k, no planes
Yellin’ where them haters at? Ain’t nothin’ changed
Still talkin’ white bricks, cocaine
In the club with a hundred racks, I’m just sayin’
Yeah, b***h I’m like hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up
Yeah, wait a minute b***h
Hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up
Yeah, I’m just sayin’
[Outro: Diddy]
Ay yo, abn
Trae The Truth
Kings, baby
I got stadium place, b*****s
And I ain’t just talkin’ to women neither
The song "Hold Up" by Trae tha Truth ft. Diddy, Jeezy, and T.I. portrays the success and dominance that comes with being on top. The opening lines from Diddy state that some people talk out of line and need to slow down. Trae the Truth then jumps in telling people who he is in relation to his fame and fortune. The hook is all about being at the top and not letting anyone bring you down. Jeezy raps about high-end fashion and cars, while T.I. is talking about how to keep yourself out of trouble when you’re living the high life.
The lyrics in “Hold Up” have a theme of success and power. Trae the Truth's lyrics revolve around living the life of a superstar while Jeezy talks about luxury cars and designer clothes. T.I. talks about having to pay taxes and the importance of hiring a good lawyer to stay out of trouble. The overall message in the song is to make sure you have your priorities straight and to stay at the top, you need to remain smart and focused.
Line by Line Meaning
King m**********are
Diddy establishes himself as royalty through his music.
Ay yo, some of y’all b*****s be motherfuckin’ speeding and talking out of turn
Diddy tells listeners to slow down and respect each other's turn.
B***h came up to me, she said “who you is?”
A woman approaches Diddy and asks who he is.
You know what I had to tell her
Diddy alludes to the fact that he responded with his name.
I’m feelin’ like I’m fly as f**k, no planes
Trae feels confident and successful without needing the help of material things.
Yellin’ where them haters at? Ain’t nothin’ changed
Trae is asking where the haters are as he hasn't changed despite his growing success.
Still talkin’ white bricks, cocaine
Trae is still talking about illegal activities despite his success.
In the club with a hundred racks, I’m just sayin’
Trae is in the club with a lot of money and is just pointing it out.
Yeah, b***h I’m like hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up
Trae is telling someone to hold on and pause for a second.
Yeah, wait a minute b***h
Trae tells someone to wait a minute.
California ‘rari b***h, top just fold up
Jeezy drives a Ferrari in California with the car's top down.
N***a with an attitude, Michael Kors polo
Jeezy describes himself as a man with an attitude and is wearing a Michael Kors polo.
Nightmares ’bout the feds, smellin’ like Hermes
Jeezy has nightmares about the police and or FBI coming after him.
Black with a check, now you Cortez
Jeezy is wealthy and therefore as powerful as Cortez.
The exorcist n***a, when I roll it turn heads
Jeezy describes himself as an exorcist who turns heads when he uses his influence.
I do this for my n****s in the city of the slow s**t
Trae is doing all of what he does for his friends in his hometown.
Well they pulled up, and they bang something
Trae's friends arrive somewhere and begin to fight.
Them laws come, we don’t know s**t
Trae's friends remain tight-lipped when the police arrive.
Jays in the yard, Ki’s in the kitchen
T.I. has Jordan sneakers stashed outside and cocaine in the kitchen.
Aks in the closet, a quarter million in the ceiling
T.I. has guns in the closet and a quarter million dollars stashed in the ceiling.
Cause we ain’t gon’ wanna hear that ol’ siren s**t
T.I. says that they don't want to hear the sound of police sirens.
Kings, baby
Diddy refers to the artists as kings
And I ain’t just talkin’ to women neither
Diddy is not exclusively talking to women.
Contributed by Mila C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.