Superstar
Westside Connection Lyrics


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While you're shuckin' and jivin', howdy drivin'
Rollin' in my SUV (Westside nigga)
All my plus-three thugs on the way to the club
And when I come you got love for me
'Cause I'm a super, super star (star)
You know we're super, super star (star)

Everybody know jail records sell records
I'mma catch a case come to court nigga bail naked
I got the formula, double murder equal double platinum
I know these bitch niggas wonderin' why I'm bustin' at 'em
The rich and famous ignoramus
It's kind of Haynes with the picture of the world that he paint us
The most dangerous angriest lyrics that a thug got
Ain't enough nigga, where your mugshot?
Where's your drug spot, nigga you's a was-not
I cant bump your shit if you never was shot
Before you bust a verse nigga go snatch a purse
You ain't my dogg till you laid up in a hearse
And you'll learn about loyalty when the record company
Try to fuck your family out the royalty
You're number one with a bullet and you took it in the back
Goddamn, that nigga can rap

While you're shuckin' and jivin', howdy drivin'
Rollin' in my SUV (Westside nigga)
All my plus-three thugs on the way to the club
And when I come you got love for me
'Cause I'm a super, super star (star)
You know we're super, super star (star)

Now break me down, check my resume, tell me what it say
It's the hood or nothing, cross 'em out and put a K
No, no, it don't matter how good you spit
If you ain't hit the trauma unit they ain't playin' your shit
Who gives a fuck if your money and game up to par
'Cause jail time and bullets make a nigga a star
But it's a shame you ain't gettin' no real-ass figures
Got these white kid fools like you some real-ass niggas
But most of y'all is cowards ain't nothin' like me
'Cause I'm a Westside motherfucker Inglewood G
And fuck sellin' records if I gotta get murd
I'd rather put my hustle down, cook and cut up work
And it ain't but a few real killas and scrapers
And all these so-called gangstas really backpack rappers
And I can care less about a battlin' skills
'Cause when you bump Mac 10 you get the real reel

While you're shuckin' and jivin', howdy drivin'
Rollin' in my SUV (Westside nigga)
All my plus-three thugs on the way to the club
And when I come you got love for me
'Cause I'm a super, super star (star)
You know we're super, super star (star)

Fucked up down the game is fucked up now
This new rapper got shot and looked up now nigga
Fuck a peace service soon as Dub hit the surface
I got 'em shakin' and nervous 'cause y'all created a murderous
Brazin' tattoo so blaze the zag fool afraid the gat you
Got my gauge right at you
Fuck Paula Abdul I'm an American Idol
With my album cover posin' with a semi-auto rifle
'Cause murderin' vital cells and steels ain't real enough
The media wants drama so I ain't givin' a fuck
If I kill me nigga, won't get shot in the heart
I can hit the countdown to one-o-six and park
So bang this shit, nigga hang that shit
You say you don't but I know you love this gangsta-shit nigga
'Cause bullet holes and record sales go to together
Like cops a radar's ash and A and R

To all my niggaz lovin' chicken and watermelon
Talk broken' English and drug-sellin'
Rap murderous lyrics and story tellin'
You got to be a felon to get your shit sellin'
And if it got to be that way
A nigga murder me a rapper today
It just happened today
So if I come clappin' your way
It's just to sell what a nigga sold back in the day
Bang this and my niggas get dangerous
Bang this with a four five stainless
Bang this and the bitches go painless
Bang this if you want to be famous
Bang this and my niggas get dangerous
Bang this with a four five stainless




Bang this and the bitches go painless
Bang this if you want to be famous

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Westside Connection's "Superstar" are about the glamorization of violence and criminal activity in the music industry. The chorus describes the singer's flashy lifestyle as a superstar rapper with a following including "plus-three thugs on the way to the club." However, the verses discuss the pressure to engage in criminal activity to sell records, such as taunting rivals with violent rhymes, boasting about double murder and being willing to kill to sell records. The verses also criticize those who pretend to be gangsters for fame, using the metaphor of "backpack rappers." The last verse is a call to arms for those who feel they need to commit crimes to succeed as musicians.


Overall, "Superstar" is a gritty, honest look at the darker side of the music industry, where rappers are celebrated for their rough backgrounds and violent lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

While you're shuckin' and jivin', howdy drivin'
I'm cruising in my SUV with my crew while you're busy faking your success.


Rollin' in my SUV (Westside nigga)
I'm driving my SUV on the west side with my crew.


All my plus-three thugs on the way to the club
All my friends are joining me, and we're headed to the club.


And when I come you got love for me
Everyone loves me when I show up.


'Cause I'm a super, super star (star)
I am a famous rapper and a superstar.


You know we're super, super star (star)
My crew and I are superstars.


Everybody know jail records sell records
My fans love hearing about my criminal activities in my music.


I'mma catch a case come to court nigga bail naked
I'm willing to risk everything and go to court, even if it means I go broke or end up in jail.


I got the formula, double murder equal double platinum
My music is controversial, and my violent lyrics have helped me sell millions of records.


I know these bitch niggas wonderin' why I'm bustin' at 'em
My rivals question why I'm always dissing them in my music.


The rich and famous ignoramus
Most famous and wealthy people are ignorant.


It's kind of Haynes with the picture of the world that he paint us
My perspective on the world is real and harsh.


The most dangerous angriest lyrics that a thug got
My lyrics are the most dangerous and aggressive among all the thug rappers.


Ain't enough nigga, where your mugshot?
You're not a true thug unless you have a mugshot.


Where's your drug spot, nigga you's a was-not
If you haven't sold drugs, you're not really a thug and not on my level.


I cant bump your shit if you never was shot
I won't listen to your music if you have never been shot.


Before you bust a verse nigga go snatch a purse
Before you rap about being a thug, you should commit a crime like stealing a purse.


You ain't my dogg till you laid up in a hearse
We're not friends until you put your life on the line for me and die.


And you'll learn about loyalty when the record company
You'll see how loyal the record company is when they try to cheat you out of your royalties.


Try to fuck your family out the royalty
The record company will try to cheat you out of your royalties, which hurts your family.


You're number one with a bullet and you took it in the back
You're the top-selling rapper, but you still have to watch your back.


Goddamn, that nigga can rap
I'm a great rapper, and everyone knows it.


Now break me down, check my resume, tell me what it say
Look at my background and tell me I am a true thug and a rapper.


It's the hood or nothing, cross 'em out and put a K
I am all about the hood life and not afraid to express it.


No, no, it don't matter how good you spit
It doesn't matter how good your rapping skills are unless you're willing to do criminal activities.


If you ain't hit the trauma unit they ain't playin' your shit
Your rap music won't get played unless you've been to the hospital due to violence and served time in jail.


Who gives a fuck if your money and game up to par
It doesn't matter how much money you have or how good you are at the rap game unless you're a thug.


'Cause jail time and bullets make a nigga a star
Going to jail and getting shot can make you famous and successful as a rapper.


But it's a shame you ain't gettin' no real-ass figures
It's a shame you're not getting the same amount of success and money as I am.


Got these white kid fools like you some real-ass niggas
White kids are fooled into thinking that you are a true thug like me.


But most of y'all is cowards ain't nothin' like me
Most rappers are cowards and not on my level.


'Cause I'm a Westside motherfucker Inglewood G
I'm from the west side of LA, and I'm a true gangster from Inglewood.


And fuck sellin' records if I gotta get murd
I'd rather be known for my criminal activities and not my record sales.


I'd rather put my hustle down, cook and cut up work
I'm willing to resort to illegal activities to make money.


And it ain't but a few real killas and scrapers
Only a few rappers are true killers and gang members like me.


And all these so-called gangstas really backpack rappers
Most rappers who claim to be gangsters are actually fake and poseurs.


And I can care less about a battlin' skills
I don't care about your rap skills unless you're a true thug and a killer like me.


'Cause when you bump Mac 10 you get the real reel
If you listen to my music, you'll get the real story of my life as a gangster.


Fucked up down the game is fucked up now
The rap game is messed up and corrupt now.


This new rapper got shot and looked up now nigga
When a new rapper gets shot, they become famous and are looked up to by others.


Fuck a peace service soon as Dub hit the surface
As soon as you become famous, you become a target for violence.


I got 'em shakin' and nervous 'cause y'all created a murderous
My scary reputation as a thug makes people scared and nervous around me because of the culture that glorifies violence.


Brazin' tattoo so blaze the zag fool afraid the gat you
I have a bold tattoo that shows my fearless attitude.


Got my gauge right at you
I have my shotgun aimed at you.


Fuck Paula Abdul I'm an American Idol
I am the new American Idol, and I'm not like the mainstream and commercialized Paula Abdul.


With my album cover posin' with a semi-auto rifle
I'm posing with a semiautomatic rifle on my album cover to show my dangerous image.


'Cause murderin' vital cells and steels ain't real enough
Merely murdering people isn't enough, I need to make it more violent and extreme in my rap lyrics.


The media wants drama so I ain't givin' a fuck
I don't care about the media's opinion, and I'll continue to make violent music to satisfy my fans.


If I kill me nigga, won't get shot in the heart
My enemies won't be able to shoot me in the heart because I'm prepared and alert for any potential danger.


I can hit the countdown to one-o-six and park
My music can reach the top of the charts on BET's 106 & Park TV show.


So bang this shit, nigga hang that shit
Listen to my music and enjoy it.


You say you don't but I know you love this gangsta-shit nigga
You might pretend not to like my music, but secretly, you love it and proven by its popularity.


'Cause bullet holes and record sales go to together
Violence and crime are synonymous with success and popularity in the rap industry.


Like cops a radar's ash and A and R
The record company A&R executives and police share the same interest in tracking criminals.


To all my niggaz lovin' chicken and watermelon
My fans that love chicken and watermelon, I'm talking to you.


Talk broken' English and drug-sellin'
My fans who sell drugs and don't speak proper English, I'm talking to you.


Rap murderous lyrics and story tellin'
My fans who enjoy violent rap lyrics and stories, I'm talking to you.


You got to be a felon to get your shit sellin'
To succeed in the rap industry, you need to be a criminal and a felon.


And if it got to be that way
If this is what's required to sell records.


A nigga murder me a rapper today
If need be, I'm willing to kill another rapper to prove my gangster status.


It just happened today
It could happen any day to any rapper.


So if I come clappin' your way
If I come after you with guns blazing.


It's just to sell what a nigga sold back in the day
It's just to continue the tradition of thug life that has existed for generations.


Bang this and my niggas get dangerous
Listen to my music, and my fans will become violent and dangerous.


Bang this with a four five stainless
Listen to my music while carrying a .45 caliber handgun.


Bang this and the bitches go painless
Listen to my music, and girls will like you easier.


Bang this if you want to be famous
Listen to my music if you want to become famous and successful.


Bang this and my niggas get dangerous
Listen to my music, and my fans will become violent and dangerous.


Bang this with a four five stainless
Listen to my music while carrying a .45 caliber handgun.


Bang this and the bitches go painless
Listen to my music, and girls will like you easier.


Bang this if you want to be famous
Listen to my music if you want to become famous and successful.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: DEDRICK D'MON ROLISON, DORSEY WESLEY, O'SHEA JACKSON, WILLIAM CALHOUN

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Luis Huerta

I REMBER BUYING THIS CD IN TOWER RECORDS LOL GOING TO SCHOOL LATE BEFORE LUNCH IN GARFIELD HIGH SCHOOL AND BUMPING IT ON MY HEADPHONES. CLASSMATES WERE LIKE IT SOUNDS DOPE. I WAS LIKE THAT'S WHAT'S UP LMAO

Luis Herrera

Classic lyrical delivery, fluent sentences (no mumble), hood tragedies. WC classic!

Zyr KP

The whole album is one of the last witnesses of 90's rap

Gangsta Macc

@K-RAW the early 2000's were closer to the late 1990s then the 2010's and up

tony a

K-RAW I think it would be the style of the rap.

K-RAW

This album came out in 2003 though

Trent Yates

Mack is a str8 G. Once again with them sick lyrics. Dope joint!

Felipe Arango

The hip hop classic.

They're Coming To Get You Barbara

Bangin!!!

Kiri 2native

And still..... 🔥🔥🔥

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