Whats Beef!
Trina Lyrics


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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) Y'all 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 baddest bitch is back. The baddest 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

The song "What's Beef!" by Trina is an assertive and bold statement made by the rapper regarding her rivalry with other female rappers. In this song, Trina directly addresses the rumors and gossip surrounding her in the industry. She dismisses her competitors and asserts her dominance, questioning the authenticity of their music and ridiculing their physical appearance.


Trina's opening lines suggest that she is eager to be heard and is not intimidated by the competition. Trina addresses the other female rappers, claiming that they talk behind her back in magazines but are too afraid to face her directly. Highlighting her prominence and popularity, Trina asserts that she is the woman that all men desire and boasts about her loyal fan following.


Throughout the song, Trina uses the term "beef" to describe the rivalry with her competitors. According to her, "beef" is not just about verbal attacks, but it also reflects the competitor's physical appearance, their financial successes, and the length of their fame. Trina criticizes her competitors' image and accuses them of using her name to gain popularity. She also points out their lack of creativity and originality, claiming that they resort to copying her style and sound.


In conclusion, through the song "What's Beef!", Trina exhibits her confidence and power in the industry. She rejects her competitors' attempts at outshining her and highlights her success and loyalty of her listeners.


Line by Line Meaning

Eh yo drew, turn my mic up
Trina wants her microphone to be louder so that everyone can hear her clearly.


Cause I want these motha fucka's to hear me
Trina desires for her message to be conveyed precisely to everyone.


I see you rap bitches talkin' real slick in the magazines.
Trina encounters other female rappers who talk negatively about her in magazines.


I'm the same bitch your man want and your best friend's a trina fan.
Trina claims that every man craves her, and even her best friend is her loyal supporter.


(Hahahaha) Y'all bitches funny to me. (ha)
Trina finds it amusing that other female rappers try to compete with her.


You know what, I feel like playin'
Trina wants to engage in a verbal duel with her rivals.


I'm in the air, I don't hear bitches' corny raps
Trina considers herself to be above mediocre female rappers, so their words do not affect her.


The baddest bitch is back. The baddest bitch is back.
Trina asserts that she is the greatest female rapper, and she has returned to claim her throne.


What's Beef? Beef is when the bitch titties looking like they sleep.
Trina believes that her rivals are not attractive and saggy, which qualifies as 'beef.'


Beef is when the clothes lookin' like dirty sheets
If a person dresses shoddily, then it is a factor in 'beef.'


Beef is when I help you sell records just like I do. Now that's beef.
If Trina assists her competitors in selling records and then they betray her, it is 'beef.'


What's Beef? Beef is when these hoes say my name in the streets.
If other female rappers use Trina's name to fuel their beef, it creates 'beef.'


Beef is when they fame only last a few weeks.
If other rappers' glory is fleeting, then it is another factor contributing to 'beef.'


My blades been sharp, My spades been played with.
Trina claims that she is skilled in verbal exchanges and has used them many times already.


This one, But nu uh this aint a game with this.
Trina takes this beef seriously and is not playing around.


And ima put some hoes to shame so listen.
Trina plans to demean her competitors' reputation through her witty tactics.


I dun seen alotta lame, but it's a shame that this (uh)
Trina has seen and dealt with many rivals, but this particular one is a shame.


You see the problem is I used to like you,
Trina initially had a good relationship with her nemesis.


til' you start jumpin on the dick wit trick.
However some person, aka 'the trick,' made her rival change her attitude towards Trina.


And doing all of my leftover shit.
Trina's rival copies everything she does, even left-over tricks that Trina had performed earlier.


Now you's a scam. (was up) you get the left over hits.
Trina's rivals start copying her, claiming that they are unique, but they only receive Trina's leftover success.


So bitch get on the band wagon or get leftover bitch.
Trina leaves a message for her enemies to jump on her wagon because there is only disappointment available further down.


I can't believe the baddest beefin wit this drunk ass bitch
Trina finds it ridiculous that she has to deal with her rival, who is intoxicated regularly.


A slang titty havin' fake Lauren hill ass bitch.
Trina criticizes her rival's body type and voices her imitation of Lauren Hill is not genuine.


You moved to Georgia cause you thought you aint hit no shit.
Trina claims that her competitor moved to Georgia because she was an unsuccessful rapper in other locations.


Now you's mess hoe that's why they cut you outta your own video.
Her rival couldn't even remain in her own music video and was edited out because of drama and messiness.


You dissin' for promo and dissin' me is a no no
Trina believes that her nemesis is dissing her to gain more attention and fame, which is disrespectful.


I'm the queen of breeze bitches a dough hoe
Trina believes herself to be royalty of the rap community, and others are just sex workers.


But back to the promo (yo) Ima still try to help you out
Trina won't abandon her rival despite her rival's behavior and still wants to assist her in progressing in the industry.


And yah I'm talkin' bout Khia, dirty miss of the south.
Trina calls out her rival Khia, the singer of the song 'My Neck, My Back,' as being dirty and not talented.


Yo neck and yo back. Bitch you know you was wrong,
Trina calls Khia out for producing a song that is baseline pornographic and vulgar, breaking the standard expected in rap music.


'And Kang Wang' hoe, I aint even like that song
Trina also disapproves of Khia's other music and sees it as a sign that Khia is not a real artist.


Oh was all of this just ova some dick?
Trina is questioning whether their entire beef with each other is over a romantic partner.


I todl you when my debut, best friends, I do 5 or 6.
Trina warned her rivals during her debut as a rapper that she can handle 5 to 6 opponents at once.


Enough of that, bitch I got some other shit to address
Trina switches topics and wants to address some foolish males who have mentioned her in their songs.


About some pussy ass niggas with ma name in they chest
Some male rappers, who are insignificant to her, are using her name for fame.


Sayin: 'Trina fucked Biggie now she fuckin' Lil' Wayne'
The male rappers are spreading rumors that Trina slept with both notorious B.I.G and Lil' Wayne.


You niggas snitchin' on your records fuckin' up a bitch name.
These male rappers are lying and compromising Trina's reputation for their own gain.


You wouldn't do that to a nigga, so why you do it me?
Trina believes that the male rappers wouldn't spread lies about males, so they shouldn't do it to her.


You soundin' like a hoe nigga, why you slanderin' T?
Trina is equating the male rapper's behavior with a female's by calling him out for his lies.


Cause you's a cash money reject, a night work soldier.
Trina is labeling these men as failures in the music business and as a mediocre worksite laborer.


He fuckin' with that boy and you gon end up in a coma.
Trina claims that the male is getting involved with powerful people that can hurt him in repercussions.


And what about the waterboy he's a silly.
Trina asserts that another male rapper is not taken seriously and is just a 'waterboy' for the other rappers.


Last I heard you aint even from Philly.
Trina believes that one of her opponents is not even from Philadelphia and has no right to speak on her.


So nigga keep the bench warm and keep the playas handle the shit
Trina encourages men to watch events from the sidelines and let the real players handle things.


Cause you just dissin' for a deal but I'm just dissin' with the real.
Trina believes that these men are just trying to create controversy for fame, whereas she is genuinely passionate about her music.


What's Beef? Beef is when the dope make a nigga fall asleep
Trina believes that if a rapper is boring or uninspiring, then it can lead to 'beefs.'


Beef is when you sound like a motha fuckin' sheep
Trina believes that copying other rapper's styles or voices can lead to 'beef.'


Beef is when I help you sell records just like I do. Now that's beef.
Trina gets upset when she helps her rivals achieve success and they do not acknowledge her assistance and instead compete with her.


What's beef? Beef is in the street nigga beefin' wit a chick.
If a male rapper beefs with a female rapper, it can lead to more issues and problems in the community.


Beef is when you brag on anotha nigga's dick.
Trina believes that rappers who brag about their sex lives with other men are just trying to create controversy for fame.


Beef is when I help you sell records just like I do. Now that's beef nigga.
Trina gets angry when she assists a male rapper in his profession, and he still initiates a beef with her.


Fuck niggas. Ya'll niggas can't be serious.
Trina calls out her male rapper rivals as unserious and insignificant for starting false rumors.


Ya'll niggas is real fuckin' funny to me. Get the fuck outta here.
Trina is fed up with the immaturity and disrespect from her rivals and tells them to leave her alone entirely.




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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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