Whats Beef
Trina Lyrics


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What's Beef
Eh yo drew, turn my mic up
Cause I want these motha fucka's to hear me
I see you rap bitches talkin' real slick in the magazines.
I'm the same bitch your man want and your best friend's a trina fan.
(Hahahaha) Ya'll bitches funny to me. (ha)
You know what, I feel like playin'
I'm in the air, I don't hear bitches' corny raps
The badest bitch is back. The badest bitch is back.
What's Beef? Beef is when the bitch titties looking like they sleep.
Beef is when the clothes lookin' like dirty sheets
Beef is when I help you sell records just like I do. Now that's beef.
What's Beef? Beef is when these hoes say my name in the streets.
Beef is when they fame only last a few weeks.
Beef is when I help you sellin' records just like I do. Now that's beef.

My blades been sharp, My spades been played with.
This one, But nu uh this aint a game with this.
And ima put some hoes to shame so listen.
I dun seen alotta lame, but it's a shame that this (uh)
You see the problem is I used to like you, til' you start jumpin on the dick wit trick.
And doing all of my leftover shit. Now you's a scam. (was up) you get the left over hits.
So bitch get on the band wagon or get leftover bitch.
I can't believe the baddest beefin wit this drunk ass bitch
A slang titty havin' fake lauren hill ass bitch.
You moved to Georgia cause you thought you aint hit no shit.
Now you's mess hoe that's why they cut you outta your own video.
You dissin' for promo and dissin' me is a no no
I'm the queen of breeze bitches a dough hoe
But back to the promo (yo) Ima still try to help you out
And yah I'm talkin' bout Khia, dirty miss of the south.

Now what's beef? Beef is when the bitch titties looking like they sleep.
Beef is when the clothes lookin' like dirty sheeps (bahh)
Beef is when I help you sellin' records just like I do. Now that's beef.
What's Beef? Beef is when these hoes say my name in the streets.
Beef is when they fame only last a few weeks.
Beef is when I help you sellin' records just like I do. Now that's beef.
Yo neck and yo back. Bitch you know you was wrong,
'And Kang Wang' hoe, I aint even like that song
Oh was all of this just ova some dick?
I todl you when my debut, best friends, I do 5 or 6.
Enough of that, bitch I got some other shit to address
About some pussy ass niggas with ma name in they chest
Sayin: 'Trina fucked Biggie now she fuckin' Lil' Wayne'
You niggas snitchin' on your records fuckin' up a bitch name.
You wouldn't do that to a nigga, so why you do it me?
You soundin' like a hoe nigga, why you slanderin' T?
Cause you's a cash money reject, a night work soldier
He fuckin' with that boy and you gon end up in a coma.
And what about the waterboy he's a silly.
Last I heard you aint even from Philly.
So nigga keep the bench warm and keep the playas handle the shit
Cause you just dissin' for a deal but I'm just dissin' with the real.

What's Beef? Beef is when the dope make a nigga fall asleep
Beef is when you sound like a motha fuckin' sheep
Beef is when I help you sell records just like I do. Now that's beef.
What's beef? Beef is in the street nigga beefin' wit a chick.
Beef is when you brag on anotha nigga's dick.




Beef is when I help you sell records just like I do. Now that's beef nigga.
Fuck niggas. Ya'll niggas can't be serious. Ya'll niggas is real fuckin' funny to me. Get the fuck outta here.

Overall Meaning

Trina’s β€œWhat’s Beef” is a track where she aggressively addresses several issues from other women in the rap industry to male rappers spreading rumors about her personal life. The song opens with Trina calling out other female rappers who talk behind her back in the media. Trina boasts about her status as the β€œbaddest bitch” and questions her competition’s talents by comparing them to limp body parts and dirty laundry. Trina also accuses fellow Southern rapper Khia of disrespecting her in her own promo and kicks off a lengthy section getting personal with her criticisms, calling her out on moving to Georgia after getting nowhere in her home state and dissing her for promo. Trina also criticizes male rappers who use her name to gain clout, particularly those who spread rumors about her having intimate relationships with famous rappers.


Through the explicit and confrontational lyrics, Trina makes it clear that anyone who tries to come after her, particularly those who try to ride her coattails to fame, will not be tolerated. As one of the most prominent female rappers of the early 2000s, Trina was an influential figure who was unapologetic about asserting her dominance in the rap game. β€œWhat’s Beef” stands out as a testament to her ability to engage in rap battles and come out victorious, solidifying her position as a force to be reckoned with.


Line by Line Meaning

Eh yo drew, turn my mic up
Trina wants her voice to be heard loud and clear


Cause I want these motha fucka's to hear me
Trina wants to make sure her enemies are listening carefully


I see you rap bitches talkin' real slick in the magazines.
Trina is aware of other female rappers who are talking trash about her in the media


I'm the same bitch your man want and your best friend's a trina fan.
Trina knows that men desire her and even her haters' best friend is secretly a fan of hers


(Hahahaha) Ya'll bitches funny to me. (ha)
Trina finds her enemies to be amusing


You know what, I feel like playin'
Trina is ready to take on her enemies with confidence and strength


I'm in the air, I don't hear bitches' corny raps
Trina isn't paying attention to her enemies who are making weak music


The badest bitch is back. The badest bitch is back.
Trina asserts herself to be the toughest female rapper in the game


What's Beef? Beef is when the bitch titties looking like they sleep.
Trina is saying that if a woman's breasts don't look perky and awake, there will be beef


Beef is when the clothes lookin' like dirty sheets
Trina isn't a fan of sloppy dressing and says it will cause beef


Beef is when I help you sell records just like I do. Now that's beef.
Trina is saying that if she helps someone make money by collaborating, it could cause beef if they don't acknowledge her help


What's Beef? Beef is when these hoes say my name in the streets.
If Trina hears her name being talked about negatively on the street, it will start beef


Beef is when they fame only last a few weeks.
If someone's fame is short-lived, Trina feels it will cause beef


My blades been sharp, My spades been played with.
Trina is ready and experienced in handling beef


This one, But nu uh this aint a game with this.
Trina knows that beef shouldn't be taken lightly


And ima put some hoes to shame so listen.
Trina is confident that she will win in any beef situation


You see the problem is I used to like you, til' you start jumpin on the dick wit trick.
Trina is addressing someone who she used to like, but then they started collaborating with someone Trina doesn't like


And doing all of my leftover shit. Now you's a scam.
Trina is accusing someone of stealing her ideas


(was up) you get the left over hits.
Trina is implying that someone she doesn't like is only getting the scraps of the music industry


So bitch get on the band wagon or get leftover bitch.
Trina is saying that if someone doesn't like her, they can go find someone else to copy or get left behind


I can't believe the baddest beefin wit this drunk ass bitch
Trina is surprised that anyone would dare to beef with her


A slang titty havin' fake lauren hill ass bitch.
Trina is insulting someone's physical appearance and referring to their lack of talent


You moved to Georgia cause you thought you aint hit no shit.
Trina is mocking someone for moving to Georgia to avoid getting involved in the music industry


Now you's mess hoe that's why they cut you outta your own video.
Trina is claiming that someone got edited out of their own music video due to their alleged messiness


You dissin' for promo and dissin' me is a no no
Trina is criticizing someone for using negative comments about her for promotional purposes


I'm the queen of breeze bitches a dough hoe
Trina is stating her rank as the top female rapper and insulting her haters' integrity


But back to the promo (yo) Ima still try to help you out
Even though there is beef, Trina is willing to help her enemy succeed


And yah I'm talkin' bout Khia, dirty miss of the south.
Trina is calling out Khia, a fellow rapper who she doesn't get along with


Yo neck and yo back. Bitch you know you was wrong,
Trina is referencing Khia's song and criticizing her for being disrespectful


'And Kang Wang' hoe, I aint even like that song
Trina is insulting Khia's work and saying she doesn't even like her songs


Oh was all of this just ova some dick?
Trina is questioning if the beef between her and Khia is over a guy


I told you when my debut, best friends, I do 5 or 6.
Trina is referencing a conversation she had with someone and how they agreed to be friends


Enough of that, bitch I got some other shit to address
Trina is moving on from her conversation and addressing new topics


About some pussy ass niggas with ma name in they chest
Trina is critiquing men who mention her name in their songs


Sayin: 'Trina fucked Biggie now she fuckin' Lil' Wayne'
Trina is referencing a rumor about her and two famous rappers


You niggas snitchin' on your records fuckin' up a bitch name.
Trina feels that these men are snitches and damaging her reputation with their lyrics


You wouldn't do that to a nigga, so why you do it me?
Trina believes that these men would not criticize a male rapper the way they do her


You soundin' like a hoe nigga, why you slanderin' T?
Trina is calling these men out for sounding like gossiping women and slandering her name


'Cause you's a cash money reject, a night work soldier
Trina is insulting the music label these men are associated with and calling out their lack of success


He fuckin' with that boy and you gon end up in a coma.
Trina has a warning for these men if they continue to mess with Lil Wayne


And what about the waterboy he's a silly.
Trina is insulting another rapper who is less successful than her


Last I heard you aint even from Philly.
Trina is calling out someone for claiming to be from a city they are not actually from


So nigga keep the bench warm and keep the playas handle the shit
Trina is implying that these men should stick to the sidelines and let more experienced rappers handle the music business


Cause you just dissin' for a deal but I'm just dissin' with the real.
Trina believes that these men are only dissing her for a record deal while she is dissing them for genuine reasons


What's Beef? Beef is when the dope make a nigga fall asleep
When someone's raps are boring, Trina calls it beef


Beef is when you sound like a motha fuckin' sheep
Trina doesn't like it when someone's voice is high-pitched and annoying


Beef is when I help you sell records just like I do. Now that's beef.
Trina repeats that helping someone get famous could lead to beef if they don't give her credit


What's beef? Beef is in the street nigga beefin' wit a chick.
Trina is saying that beef can happen when a man has a problem with a female rapper


Beef is when you brag on anotha nigga's dick.
When a rapper talks about someone else's sexual exploits, Trina calls it beef


Beef is when I help you sell records just like I do. Now that's beef nigga.
Trina repeats that she will expect credit if she helps someone get famous and they don't acknowledge her


Fuck niggas. Ya'll niggas can't be serious.
Trina is fed up with the men who are causing problems and finds their actions to be silly




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@TitanClan11

trina put out records consistently, never had to do a comeback.

@hoodbttm871

And she still rocking 2022

@TitanClan11

@@hoodbttm871 booked, body banging, beautiful, and many of the new ladies adore her. A true Queen.

@wsturg

Only female rapper still relevant going on 30 years

@hoodbttm871

@@wsturg period

@cynthiagipson8039

Patti LaBelle call her dog the baddest Bassett hound

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@ttllcc86

ive been a trina fan since day one in 1998..shes put out 5 full length albums, some of them cracking the top 10 on billboards 200 albums chart,,,i think she deserves more credit then she gets..i hope shes working on more...she kills this song even calling out a couple of dudes, hard song...go Trina

@cynthiagipson8039

She not gonna get it

@romerome7115

​@@cynthiagipson8039 so I wonder if you want to change or update your comment

@musicbeast86

This why Khia want the versuz battle. Now that’s beef

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