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.
Diamond Life ft. Patty Crash
Tyga Lyrics
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Playboys and socialites, young and fly fly fly
1989: No pressure, but to the best that's in my section
Levels of a professional, skip school, create my own lessons
Confessions of a mad rapper, music's got me wrapped up
Green stretching only leads to red stretchers
He's next in line for the blessing, get your mind off mine,
At age 17 addicted to ink, a rap fiend who had money dreams, my taste of fame couldn't compare to what I'd seen
Them dying, government lying', all for that paper cheese
Mom's cryin', watching her only son through TV, MTV, BET
He on now, wipe me down, no longer fighting through the crowd
I control the crowd, how you like me now? Wow
Diamond life, sugar baby we dynamite,
Playboys and socialites, young and fly fly fly
Diamond life, sugar baby we dynamite,
Playboys and socialites, young and fly fly fly
Back to the cold, motivational roads
No guidance, just violence and probational homes
Thinking my hot routes is all out, music gotta be my way out
Family gathered around I gotta make 'em proud,
Pops propped in the penitentiary laid out, hoping his son feel under a different cloud
I'm speaking directly into the crowd, nothing but personal,
Just thought you'd want to know the person
Far from perfect, but nearly word perfect
Must be he, rate him on the scale from one to me
Me equaling greatness, one equalling every ten haters
The rest couldn't make it due to unlikely behavior,
So be patient or end up the next patient
Emergency room, newspaper, the new rappers call 'em straight actors
Music wise, they playing safety and I'm shootin off safety
Aiming for greatness,
Diamond life, sugar baby we dynamite,
Playboys and socialites, young and fly fly fly
Diamond life, sugar baby we dynamite,
Playboys and socialites, young and fly fly fly
Now everybody wear your game face (Dynamite)
Forget everybody just do what he say
They wanna move like, they wanna be like, you can do it just like
Diamond life, sugar baby we dynamite,
Playboys and socialites, young and fly fly fly
Diamond life, sugar baby we dynamite,
Playboys and socialites, young and fly fly fly
Cash stacking like tetris, his youthful effervescence
No army arsenals, I'm only secret weapon
Get the message I'm getting C.R.E.A.M. like a nestle,
Welcome, Compton's Armageddon
The first verse of the song depicts the Diamond Life which is filled with glamour, fortune, and luxury. The lyrics refer to playboys and socialites which implies indulgence in high-class living. The singer talks about his own journey towards fame, rapping about the beginning of his journey as a young rapper who had aspirations. He talks about how he decided to skip school and create his own lessons, indicating his desire to pave his own path. The lyrics touch upon some of the struggles he has faced, including the loss of loved ones, such as his mother. The verses show how he had to fight his way to the top to achieve his dreams and how he has been successful since then, controlling the crowd and becoming famous.
The second verse explains the challenges that the singer had to go through to get to where he is now. The lyrics mention how the singer was faced with violence and was put in probational homes, expressing how he overcame them to pursue his musical career. He talks about his father being in prison, and how this motivates him to work harder and make his family proud. The lyrics showcase his ambitions of being great in the music industry, and his willingness to overcome obstacles to achieve it. Diamond Life is a song that tells the story of Tyga's life struggles, his climb to the top of the music industry, and the luxuries of the successful hip-hop lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
Diamond life, sugar baby we dynamite,
Living a luxurious life, we are a force to be reckoned with, youthful and vibrant.
Playboys and socialites, young and fly fly fly
We are surrounded by people who live luxuriously, youthful and vibrant.
At age 17 addicted to ink, a rap fiend who had money dreams, my taste of fame couldn't compare to what I'd seen
At the age of 17, I was obsessed with rap music and had dreams of being wealthy, but quickly realized that the reality of fame was not as glamorous as I had imagined.
Them dying, government lying', all for that paper cheese
People are dying and the government is deceiving us, all for the sake of money and power.
Music's got me wrapped up, green stretching only leads to red stretchers
Music has me fully invested, chasing money can lead to dangerous consequences.
He's next in line for the blessing, get your mind off mine,
Someone else is waiting to receive their chance, focus on yourself instead of trying to compete with others.
Hustle something and stop relying on mine, molding a lesson while u letting time fly by
Work hard for yourself instead of relying on others, you can learn and grow while time passes by.
Back to the cold, motivational roads, No guidance, just violence and probational homes
Going back to the rough roots, where there is little hope, just violence and a broken system.
Thinkin my hot routes is all out, music gotta be my way out
Music is my only way out of a desperate situation.
Family gathered around I gotta make 'em proud, Pops propped in the penitentiary laid out, hoping his son feel under a different cloud
I want to make my family proud, especially since my father is in prison and I want to rise above his mistakes.
Must be he, rate him on the scale from one to me Me equaling greatness, one equalling every ten haters
Compare me to anyone, I know I am great and that for every one person who hates me, there are ten who are fans.
The rest couldn't make it due to unlikely behavior, So be patient or end up the next patient
Others failed because of their poor choices, so be patient and wait for your chance or suffer the same fate.
Emergency room, newspaper, the new rappers call 'em straight actors
The emergency room and newspapers are filled with rappers who are fake and not really talented.
Music wise, they playing safety and I'm shootin off safety, Aiming for greatness,
Other rappers are playing it safe, but I am taking risks and aiming for greatness.
Now everybody wear your game face (Dynamite), Forget everybody just do what he say
Get ready to put on a confident attitude, ignore the critics and do what I tell you to do.
They wanna move like, they wanna be like, you can do it just like
People want to move and be like us, and you can be like us too.
Cash stacking like tetris, his youthful effervescence
We are making a lot of money and have a youthful energy.
No army arsenals, I'm only secret weapon
I don't need weapons to succeed, I am my own secret weapon.
Get the message I'm getting C.R.E.A.M. like a nestle, Welcome, Compton's Armageddon
Understand the message that I am conveying, I am earning a lot of money and am a powerful figure in Compton.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: DAVID KATZ, MICHAEL STEVENSON, SAM HOLLANDER
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