Warren Griffin III (born November 10, 1970 in Long Beach, California), bett… Read Full Bio ↴Warren Griffin III (born November 10, 1970 in Long Beach, California), better known simply as Warren G, is a Grammy award nominated American West Coast rapper, singer, DJ and producer signed to his own label, G-Funk Entertainment. In 1990, Warren G formed the group 213 with Nate Dogg and Snoop Dogg, and in 1994 he exploded onto the Long Beach rap scene with the smash single "Regulate," a duet with Nate Dogg, and its accompanying album, Regulate...G Funk Era. He has since released a further 8 albums on Death Row Records. He grew up in Long Beach listening to his parents' extensive collection of jazz, soul and funk records, also frequently hanging out at the local record store. As a teenager, he and his friends Nate Dogg and future superstar Snoop Dogg formed a rap group called 213, after their area code. Unfortunately, all three had brushes with the law and spent time in jail, which motivated them to get jobs, also working on their music on the side. Eventually, the V.I.P. record store allowed the trio to practice and record in a back room. It was here that Snoop cut the demo "Super Duper Snooper," which G played for his half-brother Dr. Dre at a party. Dre invited all three to his studio and wound up collaborating with Snoop on The Chronic. While G also made several contributions, he opted to develop his talents mostly outside of Dre's shadow. He honed his musical skills while producing such artists as MC Breed and 2Pac. A break came when his vocal collaboration with Mista Grimm, "Indo Smoke," appeared on the Poetic Justice soundtrack. Soon after that, G recorded his debut album for Death Row. "Regulate" appeared on the Above the Rim soundtrack and was released as a single. It quickly became a massive hit, peaking at #2 on the Billboard charts and pushing the album up to the same position. The album eventually went triple platinum, with "This D.J." becoming his second Top 10 hit.

Warren G took nearly three years to complete his second album, returning in the spring of 1997 with Take A Look Over Your Shoulder, which was greeted with decidedly mixed reviews and weak sales. I Want It All followed in 1999 with The Return of the Regulator appearing two years later. In 2005 he signed with Lightyear Enterntainment and released In the Mid-Nite Hour.

Keep on Hustlin'
Warren G Lyrics

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Keep on hustlin'
Can't stop gotta claim what's mine
If I lose my grip on the game
No more bud, no more cash, no more dames
Keep on hustlin'
Can't stop gotta claim what's mine
If I lose my grip on the game
No more bud, no more cash, no more dames

(No, no more hoes)

I'm realizing my struggle for what it is and taken
And what belong to me and my responsibility
Keep my enemies close cause they the ones that get me
In a minute they'll be trying to pump a gauge in me
Leave the other "G" committee
Funkadelic better tell it to the fellas I ain't the one to be played with
If you think you gone be testing you sure in for a lesson
That's forever session I'm blessing to be the don
By the time you get the message outta this one I'll be dipping
Dipping the streets of LBC
Its been a long time stepping up to the plate now
I'm new and improved plus I drive a new bent now
My family straight, plus my homies in the game now
Living it straight, Long Beach the pen state
Bounce, rock, roller-skate
(Them niggas know they can't fuck with Warren G and Nate)

Keep on hustlin'
Can't stop gotta claim what's mine
If I lose my grip on the game
No more bud, no more cash, no more dames
(No, no more hoes)

(Yeah, let's go)
Rest in peace Nate Dogg, I'll meet you at the gate (yeah)
Pac was alive, life still'll be great (yeah)
District attorney, go ahead and free Lil Boosie (Boosie)
B.I.G was alive, everybody need some juicy (right)
Tell me the difference between Suge and Puff
While you at it, tell me the difference between weed and dust
My hustle don't stop it's around the clock
My paranoid don't stop, hands around the Glock (that's right)
Some of the shit I say man a nigga might kill me (kill me)
It's all good long as you motherfuckers feel me
What the fuck is going on niggas acting like I owe them (owe em')
Think I can't do it by myself, but I'ma show em' (yeah)
Went from Air Force 1's to white Dolce Gabbanas
Nigga ain't shit changed, I'm still keeping them llamas
Yeah I use to cop them white ass bricks when they was high (high)
GS400 Lexus when they was fly (yeah)
It don't stop nigga (it don't stop nigga)

Keep on hustlin'
Can't stop gotta claim what's mine
If I lose my grip on the game
No more bud, no more cash, no more dames
(No, no more hoes)

Welcome to the ghetto (to the ghetto) just like my home boy Chico
Where everyday the block is on lock like Steve Biko
Everyday brothers getting hit up with the R.I.C.O
I see CE from PAT to CPT
You know they can't stand to see me "G"
Getting my hustle on in these streets
Meeting my ends meet (meet)
So they hate on me behind my back
Hoping that one time flash lights behind my lac
They say its no pain no gain (gain) well guess what then (then)
I hurting bad as hell but it ain't for nothing ('thin)
Once I climb up out of this whole I been stuck in
The doors they kept me out they gone let me the fuck in (in)
I didn't come this far for me to quit now (now)
So I'ma make sure I get all I can get now (now)
Cause tomorrow might be my last
That's why I'm stacking everything I can before I pass
I gotta

Keep on hustlin'
Can't stop gotta claim what's mine
If I lose my grip on the game

No more bud, no more cash, no more dames
(No, no more hoes)

Overall Meaning

The song "Keep on Hustlin'" by Warren G is a rap about the struggles and successes of maintaining a successful hustle. The lyrics emphasize the importance of persistence in achieving one's goals and securing one's place in the game. Warren G raps about how he has realized his responsibility and taken control of what belongs to him, protecting himself from those who would try to take it away. He asserts that his enemies are the ones who keep him sharp and motivated.

The second part of the song pays tribute to deceased rappers and mentions legal troubles faced by others. The artist also reflects on how he has progressed in life and his journeys through the streets of LBC. He encourages listeners to strive for their dreams and work hard to achieve their goals. Ultimately, the lyrics express the idea that the hustle never stops; one must stay focused and determined to succeed.

Line by Line Meaning

Keep on hustlin'
Continue to work hard to achieve my goals and success.

Can't stop gotta claim what's mine
I cannot give up as I have a responsibility to claim what belongs to me.

If I lose my grip on the game
If I lose my hold on my position or my success, I may lose everything I worked hard for.

No more bud, no more cash, no more dames
If I fail, I will not have the luxury of the lifestyle I currently live.

I'm realizing my struggle for what it is and taken
I understand the difficulty and acknowledge the challenge of my situation.

And what belong to me and my responsibility
I have a responsibility to claim what is rightfully mine.

Keep my enemies close cause they the ones that get me
I am aware of the threats that exist around me.

In a minute they'll be trying to pump a gauge in me
I know that the people who don't want me to succeed may try to hurt me.

Leave the other "G" committee
I don't need anybody else to support me, I can handle it myself.

Funkadelic better tell it to the fellas I ain't the one to be played with
People should warn their acquaintances not to mess with me.

If you think you gone be testing you sure in for a lesson
Anyone who dares to challenge me will be taught a lesson.

That's forever session I'm blessing to be the don
I will forever shine and be blessed as a leader.

By the time you get the message outta this one I'll be dipping
I am moving ahead quickly and leaving others behind.

Dipping the streets of LBC
I am thriving in my hometown.

Its been a long time stepping up to the plate now
I've been working hard to get where I am now.

I'm new and improved plus I drive a new bent now
I am better than I was before and my success shows through my lifestyle.

My family straight, plus my homies in the game now
My family is financially stable and so are my friends.

Living it straight, Long Beach the pen state
Despite the difficulties, I am living a good life in Long Beach.

Bounce, rock, roller-skate
I'm celebrating my success through dancing and partying.

(Them niggas know they can't fuck with Warren G and Nate)
People know that they cannot compete with my talent and my partner Nate.

Rest in peace Nate Dogg, I'll meet you at the gate (yeah)
I miss my friend and wish to see him in the afterlife.

Pac was alive, life still'll be great (yeah)
If Tupac Shakur was still alive, life would be even better.

District attorney, go ahead and free Lil Boosie (Boosie)
I support the freedom of Lil Boosie, who was unjustly imprisoned.

B.I.G was alive, everybody need some juicy (right)
If Notorious B.I.G. was still alive, everyone would be happier.

Tell me the difference between Suge and Puff
There is no major difference between Suge Knight and Puff Daddy.

While you at it, tell me the difference between weed and dust
People say there isn't a difference between smoking weed and angel dust, but I know there is.

My hustle don't stop it's around the clock
I am always working hard to make progress.

My paranoid don't stop, hands around the Glock (that's right)
I am cautious and protect myself, ready to defend myself if necessary.

Some of the shit I say man a nigga might kill me (kill me)
I am not afraid to speak my mind, even if it may cause backlash or be dangerous.

It's all good long as you motherfuckers feel me
I don't care about the naysayers as long as my supporters appreciate my work.

What the fuck is going on niggas acting like I owe them (owe em')
People act like they deserve something from me, but they don't.

Think I can't do it by myself, but I'ma show em' (yeah)
People underestimate me, but I will prove them wrong.

Went from Air Force 1's to white Dolce Gabbanas
I have become more successful and better-dressed as a result.

Nigga ain't shit changed, I'm still keeping them llamas
Despite my success, I still have to keep myself well-armed and protected.

Yeah I use to cop them white ass bricks when they was high (high)
I used to buy cocaine when it was in high demand.

GS400 Lexus when they was fly (yeah)
I bought a luxurious car when it was popular.

It don't stop nigga (it don't stop nigga)
My hard work and success will continue to thrive.

Welcome to the ghetto (to the ghetto) just like my home boy Chico
I welcome everyone to the difficult lifestyle I grew up with, just like my friend Chico did.

Where everyday the block is on lock like Steve Biko
There is always trouble in the streets, similar to how Steve Biko's efforts to fight the Apartheid government were met with difficulty.

Everyday brothers getting hit up with the R.I.C.O
People are unnecessarily charged with the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act daily.

I see CE from PAT to CPT
I see people from Compton, East Palo Alto, and other poor neighborhoods around the country.

You know they can't stand to see me "G"
Others are jealous of my success and the "gangsta" lifestyle I live.

Getting my hustle on in these streets
I am working hard to succeed in this difficult environment.

Meeting my ends meet (meet)
I am making just enough money to make ends meet.

So they hate on me behind my back
People talk behind my back and hate on me.

Hoping that one time flash lights behind my lac
They hope that one time the police will pull me over.

They say its no pain no gain (gain) well guess what then (then)
People say that one must experience pain to gain success, but I refuse to accept that.

I hurting bad as hell but it ain't for nothing ('thin)
I may be going through a lot of pain, but it will not be in vain.

Once I climb up out of this whole I been stuck in
Once I climb out of this mess, things will get better.

The doors they kept me out they gone let me the fuck in (in)
The people who kept me down will have to let me in and give me my due respect.

I didn't come this far for me to quit now (now)
I have come too far to quit my hard work and success now.

So I'ma make sure I get all I can get now (now)
I will make the most of my hard work and success right now.

Cause tomorrow might be my last
I don't know whether I will live to see tomorrow or not, so I must live in the moment.

That's why I'm stacking everything I can before I pass
That's why I am working hard and preparing for the future through saving and building wealth.

I gotta
I have to continue working hard and hustling to achieve my goals.

Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Bernard Freeman, Jay Wayne Jenkins, Nathaniel Dwayne Hale, Warren Griffin

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D.O.H RECORDS

2y↑1

You see it’s double or nothing
I keep it close to my heart
Middle fingers up to the law
Catch me out in the yard

Repping for Gz
This isn’t nothing everyone sees
I grew up the same
I grew up with gang
Like Gz running game
Ain’t it strange
Ain’t nothing change
Ain’t no debate
Keep your life straight
Before it’s to late

We still hustle
Even those of us stuck in the struggle
fuck the law
Why you think
I’m stuck in this trouble

I ain’t can’t trust mfs
Who don’t know the goes
I’m in the game
Insert my mind for a overload
Use to drugs ready for an overdose
Why you think I’m over hoes

It’s money over bitches
Both of us know the rules
Keep your mind on the hustle
Let’s see which way it goes
The realist they’ll ever be
Shadows among the scene
Now most of you heard of me
They’re fucking with privacy
Homie I be a G

Alessandro Starrr

Quando cammino in strada tengo lo sguardo critico
Pensi che sono fesso perché avvolte sembrò timido
Vengo dalla giungla sprovvisto di un sogno vivido
Voi parlate ma se non vedo non credo
già a 4 anni io c ero tag e firme sul muro del cimitero
Tesche senza dinero esasperato vedevo nero mentre rollavo canne di nero.
"Fratelli ascoltate me dalla merda ci dovete uscire mica dormire, sembra tutto facile solamente a dire la strada insegna ma non salva le vite"
Conosciuto tossici e pusher tenevano cifre modiche e buste, ora sull asfalto prendo solo vie giuste, lo stato ti martella con cose ingiuste.
Sono povero e me ne vanto, in caserma non canto se so fare manco mi vanto ma con due rime ti incanto.
Viali stretti case brutte, pensa quante vite distrutte, confine italiano tra le regole rispetto prima di tutte, non le calcolo ste troie tornate sedute.
"Fratelli ascoltate me dalla merda ci dovete uscire mica dormire, sembra tutto facile solamente a dire la strada insegna ma non salva vite"
Take a trip ho cambiato universo accenno subito il verso non mi fa paura dire ho perso, bevevo merda vera nuotavo nella miseria pensavo fosse finita adesso la missione è seria ricordo ancora quella sera
Face ti face con la morte, le nostre vite sono troppo corte, inutile sprecarle sfidando la sorte, medicine del cazzo poi coi bro sotto al palazzo se a 25 non riesco probabilmente mi ammazzo

All comments from YouTube:

Ben Millward

2y↑12

For me this is the most motivational song out there, it helped me through some dark times

iwBoloz

1y↑1

Listen to runnin game by the 046 lad

James W.S.

8y↑70

Hip hop ain't dead yet... The real is endangered..
But maan.. Classic Nate Dogg with that clear voice. R.i.p.
Warren g and Bun B did their thing. Even jeezy came through on his verse. Great song.

Stan Pauler

9y↑32

SMOKING A JOINT LISTENING TO WHAT I ALWAYS WANTED ... KEEP GIVING US REAL MUSIC GUYS. NEVER STOP. WE NEED IT THE MOST. NATE DOGG YOU ARE STILL HERE BRO... YOU WILL NEVER DIE BRO.