In 2006 he released his first mixtape, Young on Probation, and released his debut studio album, No Introduction, in 2008. He has since released a further mixtapes, with the latest being Well Done 3, released in the summer of 2012.
His single "Taste," released in 2018, is his best charting song so far.
Black Crowns
Tyga Lyrics
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King me 'cause this is my time now
So all you other niggas bow down
'Cause all I see on me is black crowns
Black crowns
Uh, heavenly father, appoint me to the coronation
I deserve it, brought music for clarification
Negativity hill, over the hump camels waiting
Never gave up, most of my peers forsaken
One make it, we all make it but I delivered that patient
King chronicles, never write it too logical
Fake niggas saying 'What up, fam?', but we ain't biological
Hands down to my mother, she the greatest ever
Since I was the only child, wasn't too much to stress her
Waking up before work, leaving allowance on the dresser
Raising the prince under pressure, no king, no rescue
It's all good, got homies like Boyz in the Hood
We all good, I mean no matter what circumstances was
Champagne, weed, pills, it do the same
These niggas gassed up, too much butane
Working hard like one day I'll afford the 4-door Porsche
Approaching every corner cautious
Too much shopping, niggas calling you a target
Too much flossing, niggas gossiping in your blog shit
I rather put one in the air, congratulate careers
Death defying moments, people that I ain't seen in years
What you running from when you you're your only fear?
Guess my time is here now
All I see is black crowns
King me 'cause this is my time now
So all you other niggas bow down
'Cause all I see on me is black crowns
Black crowns
All I see is black crowns
King me 'cause this is my time now
So all you other niggas bow down
'Cause all I see on me is black crowns
Black crowns
Uh, fatigue, I'm feeling jaded
She gave me the number but I ain't never saved it
Shit is solid, why these niggas played it?
Drew the right cards, but I ain't get to play it
Determine payrolls, living the lifestyle
You couldn't be in if you was to see it right now
I think I see it right now
They judge me every day, life on trial
Take your money, niggas betting on my downfall
Many all real hoes, bitches gonna call
Five fingers, pledge allegiance to my one God
We'd have been through hell, so heaven ain't far
Two cars Sedans, tearing it on the way to the Grammy's
Guess we nominated, guess they appreciate us
These niggas often imitate us
We just stay creative
All I see is black crowns
King me 'cause this is my time now
So all you other niggas bow down
'Cause all I see on me is black crowns
Black crowns
All I see is black crowns
One time in the, one time in the, it's my time now
Two times in the, two times in the air for the
Bow down, both hands in the air for the air if you feel it, yeah
Black crowns, black crowns
One time in the, one time in the air for the
Two, two, two times in the, two times in the air for the
Both hands, both hands, both hands in the air for the
One time, two times, times
Just wanted to call to let you know how proud I am
Sweetie, this album is amazing
I have never imagined that God would bless you so much
As he is going to continue to bless you
He's already made you the king that you are
Only one to wear the black crown
Well, I just want you to know how much I love you
And how awesome you are
And how I am so, so honored to have a son as yourself
I could never have ask for more, you're just amazing
And I am just so excited for this album
I think this album is definitely your baby
And it's definitely gonna be heard by a lot of people
And a lot of people are going to love it
They're gonna love it, love it, love it
And God's gonna continue to bless you with all the talents that you
I'm just so proud, I just wanna shed a tear right now
Ok mommy loves you and you the best thing ever
You are my heart, I love you sweetie, bye bye
In Tyga’s song “Black Crowns”, the rapper flaunts his success while reflecting on his journey towards becoming a king in the music industry. Throughout the song, Tyga expresses that he deserves to be where he is and has worked hard to overcome obstacles. The chorus “All I see is black crowns, King me 'cause this is my time now” emphasizes his current position as a king in his field.
Tyga credits his success to his hard work and his mother who raised him alone. He shows appreciation towards her and emphasizes that being raised in a single-parent household was not a burden. Tyga also mentions his ability to handle the negative aspects of fame, such as gossip and people betting on his downfall. He notes that he’s had to remain true to himself and creative despite people imitating him.
The second verse speaks of feeling jaded, seeming to refer to a past relationship, and the temptation that comes with his newfound success. It’s a reminder that despite his success, he’s still human and faces the same struggles as anyone else. Nonetheless, Tyga is confident in his position and the power his success holds, personifying his position as a king.
Line by Line Meaning
All I see is black crowns
I see myself as royalty, achieving greatness and success.
King me 'cause this is my time now
I am taking my rightful place as a leader and ruler because it is my time to shine.
So all you other niggas bow down
Others should respect and recognize my authority and power.
'Cause all I see on me is black crowns
I am surrounded by a symbol of royalty and success wherever I look.
Uh, heavenly father, appoint me to the coronation
I am seeking divine intervention to help me achieve my position of power.
I deserve it, brought music for clarification
I have worked hard and proved my worth through my music.
Envision my past, Egypt reincarnated
I am drawing inspiration from the grandeur and power of ancient Egypt to visualize my own future success.
Negativity hill, over the hump camels waiting
Despite facing obstacles and negativity, I am persevering and moving forward to reach my goal.
Never gave up, most of my peers forsaken
I have stayed determined and committed to my dream while others have given up or lost focus.
One make it, we all make it but I delivered that patient
I believe that our success is connected, but I have shown patience and dedication to lead the way.
King chronicles, never write it too logical
My journey to becoming a king is full of twists and turns, and cannot be explained solely through logic or reason.
Fake niggas saying 'What up, fam?', but we ain't biological
People who are not truly close to me try to act like they are part of my inner circle.
Hands down to my mother, she the greatest ever
I am expressing gratitude and respect for my mother and her influence on my life.
Since I was the only child, wasn't too much to stress her
My mother didn't have to worry about raising other children, so she was able to focus on me and support my goals.
Waking up before work, leaving allowance on the dresser
I am recounting the sacrifices my mother made for me by waking up early and leaving me money to help me support my dreams.
Raising the prince under pressure, no king, no rescue
My mother raised me to be a strong and independent leader, even though there was no one else around to help her.
It's all good, got homies like Boyz in the Hood
I have a close group of friends who support me and help me through tough times, like the characters in the movie 'Boyz in the Hood.'
We all good, I mean no matter what circumstances was
We have been through tough times but we have come out stronger and united.
Champagne, weed, pills, it do the same
No matter what means of escape we choose, they all serve to help us forget our problems and celebrate our successes.
These niggas gassed up, too much butane
Others around me are too caught up in their own egos and self-importance.
Working hard like one day I'll afford the 4-door Porsche
I am putting in the work and dedication now so that I can afford luxury items and be successful in the future.
Approaching every corner cautious
I am taking each step with care and consideration to avoid making mistakes.
Too much shopping, niggas calling you a target
Others may judge me for my material possessions and try to take advantage of me because of them.
Too much flossing, niggas gossiping on your blog shit
If I show off too much, people will start talking about me and trying to spread rumors.
I rather put one in the air, congratulate careers
Instead of making a big show of my success, I prefer to celebrate others who have achieved greatness.
Death defying moments, people that I ain't seen in years
I am reflecting on the dangerous situations I have overcome and the people who have come back into my life because of my success.
What you running from when you're your only fear?
I am questioning why others are so afraid of taking risks or succeeding when ultimately they are only afraid of themselves.
Guess my time is here now
I have arrived at the pinnacle of my success and am ready to take on the world.
Uh, fatigue, I'm feeling jaded
I am tired and worn out from the challenges of my journey.
She gave me the number but I ain't never saved it
I may have opportunities presented to me but I can't always take advantage of them or keep track of them all.
Shit is solid, why these niggas played it?
My music is high quality and deserving of recognition, so I can't understand why others wouldn't appreciate it.
Drew the right cards, but I ain't get to play it
I may have all the resources I need but still not have the opportunity to use them all to their full potential.
Determine payrolls, living the lifestyle
I am making the big bucks and living a lavish lifestyle because I have put in the hard work and determination to make it happen.
You couldn't be in if you was to see it right now
Others can't imagine or understand the success I have achieved or the life I am now living.
I think I see it right now
I am recognizing and appreciating the success and opportunities that I have worked so hard to achieve.
They judge me every day, life on trial
I am constantly being judged and scrutinized, with my successes and failures under constant review.
Take your money, niggas betting on my downfall
Others may try to take advantage of my success or bet that I will eventually fail, but I won't let them get to me.
Many all real hoes, bitches gonna call
I am attracting many fans and admirers, but I have to be careful and discerning about whom I let into my life.
Five fingers, pledge allegiance to my one God
I am putting my faith and trust in one higher power, and nothing else has the same level of importance or significance to me.
We'd have been through hell, so heaven ain't far
I have overcome many obstacles and challenges, so I am confident that success and happiness are within reach.
Two cars Sedans, tearing it on the way to the Grammy's
I am cruising to the Grammys in style, with my luxury sedans getting me there quickly and efficiently.
Guess we nominated, guess they appreciate us
I am being recognized and appreciated for my talent and hard work, as evidenced by my Grammy nomination.
These niggas often imitate us
Many others try to copy or emulate my success or style, but they will never fully replicate it.
We just stay creative
I am sure that my continued success and creativity will keep me ahead of the pack.
Just wanted to call to let you know how proud I am
This conversation is an expression of love and pride between a mother and son.
Sweetie, this album is amazing
The mother is praising her son's latest work and showing her support and admiration.
He's already made you the king that you are
The mother recognizes and affirms her son's natural talents and skills that have led him to his current success.
Only one to wear the black crown
The mother is proud that her son is the only one who can wear the 'black crown,' representing his position as a unique and powerful leader.
I could never have ask for more, you're just amazing
The mother is expressing her gratitude and appreciation for her son's talent and success, and is proud to be his mother.
And I am just so excited for this album
The mother is looking forward to the album's release and the success it will bring.
I think this album is definitely your baby
The mother sees the album as a reflection of her son's hard work, dedication, and creative vision.
And it's definitely gonna be heard by a lot of people
The mother is confident that her son's music will have a widespread impact and receive much acclaim.
And God's gonna continue to bless you with all the talents that you
The mother believes that her son's talent and success are a blessing from God, and they will continue to be blessed in the future.
I'm just so proud, I just wanna shed a tear right now
The mother is so proud of her son's accomplishments that she is overwhelmed with emotion.
Ok mommy loves you and you the best thing ever
The mother ends the conversation by expressing her love and admiration for her son.
You are my heart, I love you sweetie, bye bye
The mother is saying goodbye with affection and love for her son.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael Tyga Stevenson, Pier Luigi Salami, Cameron Forbes Lewis, David L. Doman, Daniel Clark Chaimson, Jess Reed Jackson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ricardo G.
Two songs I respect Tyga for, black crowns and King and Queens. Those are his best songs of his career.
Haydo 1
Black crowns for sure bro..
Plazik
This song just puts me in a trance whenever I listen to it, especially at night or when I'm driving. It's hard to describe but for me it's like I relive my whole life in these 5 minutes. Memories good and bad, some that I thought I forgot come flooding in. This was definitely peak Tyga and Careless World was a masterpiece that should be remembered as one of the best rap albums of the 2010s but it gets forgotten cuz of how hard Drake, Kanye, and the Weeknd dominated the 2010s
Cory
🎯💯
SDizzzzzy
Thank u I’m not the only one. Was going thru a lot when this dropped still in high school. Grown now but I still feel that “trance”
DiscipleSF
This looks like the right song to play the day after your last day of high school senior year in the night looking at your high school field with the lights on and crying of tears of joy because of how you had so much work done and so many memories with your teachers/friends and missing them cause your never seeing them again :')
EDIT: 3 years later and I have now graduated high school and wow its such a great moment when you listen to this song. I really miss my friends and some teachers (even though some were real assholes lmao) and ive really worked hard on where i am. Thanks Tyga for making this song to remind my high school experience and God bless anyone whoever is reading this.
Mike
High school and this song go hand in hand for me. I started slapping this sophomore year and now I’m 25 years old with so many memories and hurtful times that I can’t help but push on till the day I am married and have a wife and kids.
Big Dipprr
Life is so much bigger than highschool
jose lazaro
I Remember reading your comment in my sophomore year and now that I am senior it crazy how fast times flys.
PaperPals
@Erick Farias Funny thing! I first heard the album my last month of Highschool. This song was one of my favorites on it and I downloaded it and listened to it all the time my last month. I remember I had it on repeat on my way to graduation and I listened to it once on the way home. Every now and then I'll hear it come up on my Pandora and it just brings back to graduating.