Williams also interned at WXKS-FM ("Kiss 108") in Boston. She later became a DJ for radio station WVIS in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, and after eight months there, accepted a job at oldies station WOL in Washington D.C.. Wendy Williams then entered the New York market, where she worked for the FM stations WPLJ and "Hot 97".
In 1989, Williams began working at "98.7 Kiss FM" in New York City as a fill-in DJ. As rival station WBLS began hiring away staff from that station, Kiss FM hired her full-time for its morning show and gave her a non-compete clause contract; at this time she started her trademark of talking about African-American celebrities, giving listeners the dirt on their personal lives. A year later, Ms. Williams landed her own 6-10 p.m. shift, eventually winning the Billboard Award for Best On-Air Radio Personality in 1993. The following year after her Billboard award Emmis Broadcasting bought out Kiss FM and switched Williams to the company's Hot 97.
Billing herself as "the Queen of All Media," radio personality Wendy Williams leveraged her nationally syndicated show into a multimedia endeavor in 2005, when she launched Question Mark Entertainment alongside her husband, Kevin Hunter. The married couple kicked off their venture with Wendy Williams Brings the Heat, Vol. 1, a mixtape-style various-artists compilation hosted by the Queen herself
Say What
Wendy Williams Lyrics
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This is dedicated to my nigga Easy-E
Compton (Compton)
Rest in peace my nigga (rest in peace my nigga)
(Hook 1)
Say what?
I'ma hustler
Hit the block real hard, and I'ma sew it up
Police push up cause they notice us
(Hook 2: Guerilla Black)
L.A. - what's the business?
Vegas- what's the business?
D.C. - what's the business?
Chi-town- what's the business?
[Verse 1: Guerilla Black]
I'm from a place called Compton, California
Most of my dogs smoke marijuana
Most on the run from them folks
Whenever they come
They throw that dope
Some swallow it and put in they butt
Not me I stash mine up in the tuck
Mom say son don't be no fool
I'm trying to buy a Bentley, a house on the pool
I just want a piece of the American dream
But Uncle Sam he don't want to share wit me
So when they called up my amigos
He told me bring'em a 10 and kilo
(Hook 1)
(Hook 2: Guerilla Black)
Atl- what's the business?
Miami- what's the business?
Dallas- what's the business?
Houston- what's the business?
[Verse 2: Guerilla Black]
Lord knows it's so damn hard in da struggle
Everybody got either a job or a husel
Bush got everybody going to war
I'm trying to put some 15's up in my car
This is for my baby momma's on food stamps
Girl don't be mad if you lost ya man
It's another dude that'll take his place
Love you're bullet wound and the scar on ya face
And I'ma keep it real
That's the way that is iz
As long as I'm around
I don't play that shit
This is for all my dogs on my block
Hustling from 5 around the clock
(Hook 1)
(Hook 2: Guerilla Black)
Jack town - what's the business?
New York - what's the business?
New Orleans - what's the business?
Detroit - what's the business?
[Verse 3: Guerilla Black]
It's 2004, I got the 64
On some 24's wit da stop and go's
I got a pinky ring
Wit da prince's cuts
Most of dez cats
They mindless mutts
I got some Air Force 1's, wit my kaki's on
Wit da fresh throwback and my glasses on
I love the bubbly
I'm not you're man or hubby
I'm handsome no not ugly
It's the flow spit tin, go getting, high class to chicken
By pass those pigeons hell
Shake; shake when I got the pop in wader
Turn a double up to a brand new quarter
(Hook 1)
(Hook 2: Guerilla Black)
Memphis- what's the business?
Cleveland- what's the business?
St. Louis- what's the business?
Philly- what's the business?
V.A. - what's the business?
Carolinas- what's the business?
New Jersey- what's the business?
Phoenix- what's the business?
Mobile- what's the business?
Hartford- what's the business?
Little Rock- what's the business?
Cashville- what's the business?
(Hook 1)
The song "Say What" by Guerilla Black featuring Wendy Williams is a tribute to the West Coast legend, Easy-E. It is a song that talks about the struggles and aspirations of people living in the Compton neighborhood of California, and how they're trying to make ends meet by hustling and selling drugs. Guerilla Black talks about how life is tough and how the government doesn't help people of color. The hook of the song is repeated several times, asking different cities about their business, implying that life is tough everywhere.
Guerilla Black starts his verse by mentioning that most people in Compton smoke marijuana and are usually on the run from the police. He also mentions that drug dealers swallow drugs or stash them in their butts to evade the police. He goes on to talk about his aspirations in life, of owning a Bentley, a house, and living the American Dream. He also mentions how Uncle Sam doesn't want to share this dream with him. He talks about how drug dealers help each other and how they look out for their friends.
In the second verse, Guerilla Black talks about the struggles in the ghetto, where everyone either has a job or has turned to hustling. He mentions that a lot of young men are off to war, and he's just trying to work hard and put some 15-inch speakers in his car. He also mentions his love for champagne and how he's not ugly but handsome. He talks about his high-class lifestyle and how he's not scared of anyone.
Line by Line Meaning
Say what?
What did you say? Please repeat yourself.
I'ma hustler
I work hard to make money.
I'ma coma say workin on my doublea
I'm constantly working on doubling my earnings.
Hit the block real hard, and I'ma sew it up
I work tirelessly to dominate my business.
Police push up cause they notice us
Police bother us because they're aware of our activities.
L.A. - what's the business?
What's happening in Los Angeles?
Vegas- what's the business?
What's happening in Las Vegas?
D.C. - what's the business?
What's happening in Washington D.C.?
Chi-town- what's the business?
What's happening in Chicago?
Lord knows it's so damn hard in da struggle
It's extremely difficult to succeed from my difficult background.
Everybody got either a job or a husel
Everyone is either employed or hustling to make a living.
Bush got everybody going to war
The government is sending people to war.
I'm trying to put some 15's up in my car
I'm working to upgrade my car's sound system.
This is for my baby momma's on food stamps
This is for single mothers struggling financially.
Girl don't be mad if you lost ya man
Don't be upset if you lost your significant other.
It's another dude that'll take his place
There are other men who will replace him.
Love you're bullet wound and the scar on ya face
I accept and love every part of you, including your past struggles and physical scars.
And I'ma keep it real
I will always be honest and truthful.
That's the way that is iz
This is the way things are.
As long as I'm around
As long as I'm alive and present.
I don't play that shit
I don't tolerate nonsense or disrespect.
This is for all my dogs on my block
This is for all my friends from my neighborhood.
Hustling from 5 around the clock
Working hard from morning until night.
Jack town - what's the business?
What's happening in Jackson, Mississippi?
New York - what's the business?
What's happening in New York City?
New Orleans - what's the business?
What's happening in New Orleans?
Detroit - what's the business?
What's happening in Detroit?
It's 2004, I got the 64
It's the year 2004 and I have a 1964 Chevrolet Impala
On some 24's wit da stop and go's
I have 24-inch wheels and hydraulics that can raise and lower the car.
Most of dez cats
Most people.
They mindless mutts
They're senseless and lack direction in life.
I got some Air Force 1's, wit my kaki's on
I have Nike Air Force 1 shoes and khaki pants on.
Wit da fresh throwback and my glasses on
I'm wearing a retro jersey and glasses.
I love the bubbly
I enjoy drinking champagne.
I'm not you're man or hubby
I'm not your boyfriend or husband.
I'm handsome no not ugly
I consider myself to be attractive.
It's the flow spit tin, go getting, high class to chicken
I have a unique style of rapping that sets me apart, I am driven and succeed in the finer things.
By pass those pigeons hell
Ignore the people who try to bring you down.
Shake; shake when I got the pop in wader
Everyone dances when I play popular songs.
Turn a double up to a brand new quarter
I can turn a small investment into a significant profit.
Memphis- what's the business?
What's happening in Memphis?
Cleveland- what's the business?
What's happening in Cleveland?
St. Louis- what's the business?
What's happening in St. Louis?
Philly- what's the business?
What's happening in Philadelphia?
V.A. - what's the business?
What's happening in Virginia?
Carolinas- what's the business?
What's happening in North or South Carolina?
New Jersey- what's the business?
What's happening in New Jersey?
Phoenix- what's the business?
What's happening in Phoenix?
Mobile- what's the business?
What's happening in Mobile, Alabama?
Hartford- what's the business?
What's happening in Hartford, Connecticut?
Little Rock- what's the business?
What's happening in Little Rock, Arkansas?
Cashville- what's the business?
What's happening in Nashville, Tennessee?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Leon Gray, Charles N Williamson, Carlos Broady
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
M. I.
You can tell she is hurt by what happened but Wendy is a strong woman that will rise like a Phoenix and we all have her back. ❤️
Molar Bear
gotta give her praise for being strong and rolling on with life but obviously it's humiliating, raw and she is human. she is handling the questions well.
Straight Up 100
The hurt is fresh and Wendy will be okay. 🌹🧡
Louise
Wendy is cancer, cancers are sensitive but they're strong.
Rickshaw Haytham
@Louise for a second i thought you were coming at wendy, but yes youre right lol
verymuchjojo
marcus7w zodiac signs dont tell you anything...
Brandon Cahee
Wendy asking herself “what am I doing” on a live recording shows you how real she is and will always be like nobody wants to confess everything going at home to the world…I know that took alot
Charmaine B
What are you doing, Wendy? You are feeling and that's ok. Took me years to get over my divorce; it's like experiencing the death of a loved one. I pray you heal faster than I did.
Sage713
You can't help but love Wendy! She always been consistent.
Rachel C
This woman is so real I love her for that