Prima Donna
Vince Staples A$AP Rocky Lyrics


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Kick cack ce cool, watch a nigga get it
I be all around the city with the semi naughty crippin'
All the homies say I'm different, police say I raise suspicion
Buy a million dollar home and blow my dome to paint the kitchen
Bitches like, "Is that Venetian?"
Niggas salty when they meet him
'Cause they never finna beat him
And they'll never get a feature
I'm a star, tell Billy I'ma bill him for the sneakers
You conversin' with a nigga, better be about the green
I've been broke, I ain't goin' back
Rather go to Calipat, or murdered while I'm shootin' back
Call me King Latifah
If we talkin' bout your bitch and she a keeper
Better keep her in the house
Watch your mouth
Don't be talking from the bleachers, nigga

Is it real?
Is it? Is it real?
Is it real?
Real, real
Is it? Is it real?
Is it real, real? Is it real?
Real, real, real
Real, real, real
Real, real, real
Real killer shit, real nigga shit, real militant
Once you get addicted to it
Is it real?

I just wanna be DaVinci baby
Why they wanna kill me baby?
Feelin' like a pop star, music drive a nigga crazy
Think I'm finna pull a Wavves on the Primavera stage
On some prima donna shit, finna throw it all away
I don't need no accolades, boy I'm here to act a fool
Ask about me, had the shotty, robbin' niggas after school
Me and Pac Slimm, we been shootin' since the Vans song
Pullin' any trigger that a nigga got his hands on
Lookin' at my vida, all this money, all these visas
All these mothafuckin' mini mes I know they wanna be him
Either with it or against it nigga, ain't no in-betweenin'
If you say you wanna kill the man then dump it when you see him pussy

Is it real?
Is it? Is it real?
Is it real?
Real, real
Is it? Is it real?
Is it real, real? Is it real?
Real, real, real
Real, real, real
Real, real, real
Real killer shit, real nigga shit, real militant
Once you get addicted to it
Is it real?

Once you get addicted to it
Once you get addicted to it
Once you get addicted to it
Once you get addicted to it
Once you get addicted to it
Once you get addicted to it
Once you get addicted to it
Once you get addicted to it
Once you get addicted to it
Once you get addicted to it
Once you get addicted to it
Once you get addicted to it
Once you get addicted to it
Once you get addicted to it
Once you get addicted to it
Once you get addicted to it

Little sunshine
Fed up with the gun violence
Fed up with the old rules
Fed up with the youth dyin'
I just wanna live forever
I just wanna live forever
I just wanna live forever
I just wanna live forever
Fed up with the songs singin'
Fed up with the gang bangin'
Fed up with the same things
Fed up with my life changin'
I just wanna show you better
I just wanna show you better




I just wanna show you better
I just wanna show you better

Overall Meaning

The song "Prima Donna" by Vince Staples featuring A$AP Rocky is a commentary on fame, the pressures of success, and the struggles of staying true to oneself while navigating the ups and downs of the music industry. The lyrics describe the temptations of drugs and violence that come with fame and the fear of being killed or losing one's way. Vince Staples describes being a "real killer" and a "real nigga" in the industry and warns those who talk about killing him to follow through. The chorus asks the question, "Is it real?" which could refer to the authenticity of the rapper's persona, the reality of the dangers they face, or the reality of their success.


The lyrics also touch on societal issues such as gun violence and the desire for a better life. The line "Fed up with the gun violence" shows Staples' frustration with the violence that surrounds him and his desire for change. The chorus repeats the phrase "I just wanna live forever" which could be interpreted as a desire for immortality or a longing for a better world where people do not have to fear for their lives.


Overall, "Prima Donna" is a complex and introspective look at the cost of fame and the struggles of staying true to oneself in the music industry.


Line by Line Meaning

Kick cack ce cool, watch a nigga get it
I'm smooth and confident, my enemies better watch out


I be all around the city with the semi naughty crippin'
I'm always around town with my gun, ready for anything


All the homies say I'm different, police say I raise suspicion
My friends notice that I'm unique, but the cops see me as trouble


Buy a million dollar home and blow my dome to paint the kitchen
I'll spend extravagant amounts of money on things that don't really matter


Bitches like, "Is that Venetian?"
Women are impressed by my expensive taste


Niggas salty when they meet him
Guys are upset when they meet me because they know they can't compete


'Cause they never finna beat him
They know they could never win against me


And they'll never get a feature
They know they'll never collaborate with me


I'm a star, tell Billy I'ma bill him for the sneakers
I'm famous, and Billy is going to have to pay me for the shoes he took


You conversin' with a nigga, better be about the green
If you're talking with me, make sure it's about money


I've been broke, I ain't goin' back
I've been poor before, and I refuse to go back to that


Rather go to Calipat, or murdered while I'm shootin' back
I'd rather go to jail than die without fighting back


Call me King Latifah
My confidence is so high, call me royalty


If we talkin' bout your bitch and she a keeper
If we're talking about your girlfriend and she's worth keeping


Better keep her in the house
You better keep her away from me


Watch your mouth
Be careful what you say to/about me


Don't be talking from the bleachers, nigga
Don't talk behind my back, come talk to me face to face


Is it real?
Is this really happening?


Is it? Is it real?
Are you serious? Is this true?


Real, real
This is definitely happening


Real, real, real
This is absolutely happening


Real killer shit, real nigga shit, real militant
I'm the real deal, tough and dangerous


Once you get addicted to it
Once you experience this lifestyle, it's hard to turn back


I just wanna be DaVinci baby
I want to be recognized as an artist and genius


Why they wanna kill me baby?
Why are people after me?


Feelin' like a pop star, music drive a nigga crazy
I'm famous and the pressure is driving me insane


Think I'm finna pull a Wavves on the Primavera stage
I might just go crazy and destroy the stage like Wavves did at Primavera Festival


On some prima donna shit, finna throw it all away
I'm acting like a spoiled star and risk losing everything


I don't need no accolades, boy I'm here to act a fool
I don't care about awards, I'm here to have fun and be reckless


Ask about me, had the shotty, robbin' niggas after school
Ask around, I had a shotgun and robbed people after school


Me and Pac Slimm, we been shootin' since the Vans song
Me and my friend Pac Slimm have been involved in violence since we were young


Pullin' any trigger that a nigga got his hands on
We'll shoot anyone with any gun we can get our hands on


Lookin' at my vida, all this money, all these visas
Looking at my life, all this wealth and freedom to travel


All these mothafuckin' mini mes I know they wanna be him
All these younger guys want to be like me


Either with it or against it nigga, ain't no in-betweenin'
Either you're on my side or not, there's no gray area


If you say you wanna kill the man then dump it when you see him pussy
If you talk tough, make sure you follow through when you see me


Little sunshine
Innocence and purity


Fed up with the gun violence
Tired of the constant shootings and killings


Fed up with the old rules
Tired of following traditional and outdated ways of thinking


Fed up with the youth dyin'
Tired of seeing young people lose their lives


I just wanna live forever
I want to have a long and meaningful life


Fed up with the songs singin'
Tired of hearing music about violence


Fed up with the gang bangin'
Tired of gangs and their violence


Fed up with the same things
Tired of the same old problems that never get solved


Fed up with my life changin'
Tired of feeling like everything is constantly changing


I just wanna show you better
I want to make a positive change and show you a better way of living




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: VINCE STAPLES, RAKIM MAYERS, DACOURY NATCHE

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