Who Do You Love
YG Ft. Drake Lyrics

What's up?
Introducing the song and signaling the beginning of the lyrics.

I'm that nigga with the plugs
Referring to himself as the person with the connections or power in the streets.

I'm the nigga who got homies that be sellin' drugs
Acknowledging that he knows people who are involved in illegal activities.

I'm the nigga on the back street
Positioning himself as someone who's always in the background or hidden from plain sight.

With the fat heat, niggas better run like athletes
Warning others that he carries heavy artillery and they should flee quickly.

I'm that nigga, I'm that nigga
Reasserting himself as the dominant figure on the streets.

My Bank of America account got six figures
Boasting about his financial success.

I'm that nigga on the block
Claiming ownership of his territory in the neighborhood.

Police pull up, I'm tryna stash the Glock
Trying to hide his gun from the authorities.

Uh, you that nigga on the low-low
Addressing someone who is trying to keep a low profile or stay under the radar.

You the nigga, you're the one that be talkin' to the po-pos
Accusing someone of snitching or cooperating with the police.

Uh, Porsche sittin' on Forgi's
Boasting about his expensive car and custom wheels.

Niggas can't afford these
Claiming that others can't afford to own a car like his.

The Panamera shittin' on the 9-11
Comparing his Porsche Panamera to the Porsche 9-11 and implying that his car is superior.

I call my homies, not 9-11
Asserting that he trusts his friends more than the police and would call them in a crisis instead of 911.

I'm that nigga with the juice
Boasting about his power and influence in his community.

But I'll never do my nigga like Pac did Q
Promising to never betray his friends like Tupac Shakur did to his friend, Stretch (Randy Walker).

Bitch, who do you love?
Challenging someone to reveal who they truly care about or trust.

I got a shorty named Texas Syn
Introducing a woman he knows who lives in Texas and goes by the name Syn.

She got a buddy named Young JB and now you know the deal
Hinting that Texas Syn is involved romantically with Young JB and that it's not a secret.

We turnt up in the studio late night
Describing a wild night of partying and recording music in the studio.

That's why the songs that you hear are comin' real tight
Implying that the music they produced that night was of high quality and well-executed.

OVO crew, nigga, thought I told you
Referring to the OVO crew, which is the music collective that Drake is associated with.

If you a player in the game, this should hold you
Reminding others in the music industry that they need to take notice of his stature and power.

And man, shout my nigga Game, he just rolled through
Acknowledging the rapper The Game and showing him respect for visiting or supporting him.

Eatin' crab out in Malibu at Nobu
Describing a lavish and expensive meal he had with his friends at a high-end restaurant in Malibu called Nobu.

A lot of fools puttin' salt in the game
Calling out the people who are trying to disrupt or undermine his success and reputation in the music industry.

Until these women get the notion that they runnin' the game
Pointing out that some women in the industry are starting to gain power and influence, which is causing conflict with some male artists.

They got money that they jumpin' on the pole to make
Referring to female strippers and sex workers who turn to those professions to make money.

Did 'The Motto', took a flight to the golden state
Referencing a song he made with Drake called 'The Motto' and implying that it gave him the opportunity to travel to California.

I'm the general, just makin' sure my soldiers straight
Describing himself as a leader or authority figure who looks out for the well-being of others under his watch.

Had to leave my nigga, homie got a open case
Explaining why he had to separate himself from a friend who is currently dealing with legal issues.

But I'm big on the west like I'm big in the south
Stating that he has a significant following and success in both the western and southern regions of the United States.

So we gon' pay some people off, we gon' figure it out
Suggesting that he has the means to bribe or pay off people who can help him handle his problems.

And my name too big, and my gang too big
Stating that his reputation and following are too large to go unnoticed or be overshadowed by others.

Young Money shit, me and Lil Wayne too big
Referring to the record label he's associated with called Young Money and stating that he is on par in terms of fame and success with rapper Lil Wayne.

I'ma crush that ass even if it ain't too big
Asserting that he will dominate or overpower anyone who challenges him or gets in his way, even if they aren't necessarily a big threat.

I would pinky swear but my pinky ring too big, what's up?
Jokingly implying that his expensive jewelry, specifically his oversized pinky ring, is too high of a price to offer a pinky swear.

Nigga, we street and we hood
Acknowledging that he and his friends come from a rough upbringing and are hardened by their experiences in the streets.

Ain't nobody ever gave us shit
Pointing out that they didn't have any help or support from anyone growing up and achieved success on their own.

When you see us shinin' it's because we steady grindin'
Speaking to the effort and hard work they put into achieving their success.

We stay paper chasin'
Stating that they're always working towards making more money and improving their financial situation.

Separatin' the real from the fake
Identifying the people in their lives who are genuine and trustworthy versus those who are fake or disingenuous.

The fake from the real
Expanding on the previous line and making it clear there is a distinction between fake and real people in their lives.

We livin' to die and dyin' to live
Expressing a sentiment of living life to the fullest while acknowledging their mortality.

Nigga, that's why we got so many women
Boasting about how successful they are with attracting women due to their status and lifestyle.

I'm tryna go deep, hit them ass cheeks
Revealing his sexual desires and intentions towards women he's interested in.

Bust them guts, make her cum
Further emphasizing his sexual desires and goals in a graphic way.

Bitch, you know the game
Asserting that the woman he's addressing should be aware of how things work in their lifestyle or industry.

Ain't a motherfuckin' thing change
Suggesting that they haven't changed their behavior or mentality despite the success they've achieved.

I done lost too many homies in these past couple years
Acknowledging that he's experienced a lot of loss and heartbreak in his recent past.

This shit brazy
Expressing his frustration and disbelief at the seemingly endless pain and loss he's experienced.

Rest in peace, my nigga CJ Mack
Paying his respects to a friend or associate who passed away named CJ Mack.

Rest in peace, my nigga Cedar Block Frog though (bool)
Acknowledging another friend who passed away named Cedar Block Frog (nickname 'bool').

Rest in peace, my nigga Tiny M
Paying his respects to yet another friend or associate who passed away named Tiny M.

And last but not least, rest in peace, my nigga Big Aaron
Concluding his homage to his fallen friends by mentioning another named Big Aaron.