Ya Boy was given his name by his cousin Bailey, and was helped to develop into a rap artist by his other cousin San Quinn. In the Summer of 2005, Ya Boy released his first solo mixtape, Future of The Franchise, and it sold 10,000 copies in the first month alone. This was to be followed up by his debut album, Rookie of the Year. His album features E-40, Turf Talk, Clyde Carson of The Team, San Quinn and more. The first single off the album was produced by Rick Rock and is titled "Step Ya Game Up."
In 2006, Ya Boy began an affiliation with The Black Wall Street. The Game took him under his wing and the two began to network. His affiliation with Game brought him a step higher in the rap game, as he began to collaborate with big name producers such as JR Rotem, Nu Jerzey Devil and Scott Storch to name a few. Pop star Britney Spears' ex-husband Kevin Federline, aka [artist[K-Fed[/artist], called upon Ya Boy's talent for writing, and had him ghost write for his debut album Playing With Fire.
Ya Boy makes a cameo appearance in the 1996 crime film Mad Dog Time.
Cake
Ya Boy Lyrics
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{CAKE}
Ya boy don't play
I rap but I'm strapped
Gyea I represent the hood got the Bay on my back
I ain't neva been a sucka ask my uncle Phat Rat
Before rap I was gettin my {CAKE} off a crack
Somebody call the president tell em Tupac back
With a mouth full of diamonds, Giants hat all black
I'm the greatest we can even bet the {CAKE} on dat
Gyea
Boom when I approach the hammer
Get hit with a red beam like the grocery scanner
Paranoid so I filled the whole crib full of planners(?)
I like jewlery but I'm spendin all my{CAKE} on Atlanta(?)
Yeah I got a full house like Stephanie Tanner
And the clip on the K look like a banana
All black burner(?) gloves
All black Phantom
I'm the kush man hold the big sack like Santa
Piece of {CAKE} no challenge
Gettin green like salad
Told the homies where you at
It's green like havok murderin is a habit
Expecially when we step in the booth it's automatic for the
(money) the (money) the (money) the (money) the {CAKE}
You niggaz betta pump yo brakes
Ya Boy don't play
I'm rap but I'm strapped
Put you niggaz underground
Put my city on the map
Keep a vest on my chest and a gauge on my lap
And yes money talks cause for the {CAKE} you gettin clacked
Ask about me in New York
I'm the truth it's a fact
And everybody know the Bay
Ya Boy drops it's a rap
I don't need you friendship
You ain't gotta have my back
All I need in this world is {CAKE} and a Mac
I'm the Luke Skywalker
Rhyme talkers I got bars
Fuck a movie Ya Boy ready to war with stars
I gotta flow outta this world it's on Mars
The Earth upped and baked it in a {CAKE} like fuck cigars
My hoes walk around topless like Mardigras
It's the gutter side of hip hop it's too many parties on
Rappin bout the streets erybody knows you not involved
I don't think you hard no nigga not at all
Sweetest {CAKE} from the bakery
Bitch there ain't no fakin me
Say it real nigga till the undertaker takin me
Past the blind even they can see my pockets got no vacancy
It's Ya Boy be makin me some (money) some (money) some (money) some (money)
Some {CAKE}
You niggaz betta pump yo brakes
Gyea
It's almost time
I know ya'll been patiently waiting for me
I've been sittin back in the Cutty
Gettin my {CAKE}
Haha
Yea
We finna let the beast loose though
We finna unlock this cage in a minute
I'm goin so hard
I'm gettin {CAKE}
Somthin you niggas don't know nothin about nigga
I don't want that mixtape to drop
I don't think ya'll ready yet
Ya'll want it?
I'm gettin {CAKE}
It's comin nigga
Bout to change the muthafuckin game nigga
Young Ya Boy
Do you understand
Ugh {CAKE}
Ya'll didn't know a Bay area niggas could spit this way huh nigga
Shocked you niggaz huh?
Yeah nigga I'm finna fuck a lot of you niggaz ova
No homo muthafucka
(money, money, money, money) that's what I'm bout though
{CAKE}
Gyea
Go
{CAKE}
In Ya Boy's song "Cake," he presents himself as a tough guy from the Bay Area who is all about making money. He emphasizes his reputation on the streets and his ability to make money through drug dealing, stating, "Before rap I was getting my {CAKE} off a crack." He also talks about his paranoid tendencies, as he has filled his house with security cameras, and speaks of his extensive jewelry collection - "I like jewelry but I'm spending all my{CAKE} on Atlanta(?)." Ya Boy proclaims himself as the greatest in the game and doesn't shy away from making bold statements about his wealth and status.
Furthermore, Ya Boy also touches on the topic of street credibility and authenticity in hip hop. He asserts that there are too many rappers who pretend to be involved in the streets when they truly are not, stating, "Rapping bout the streets, everybody knows you not involved. I don't think you hard no nigga not at all." Ya Boy takes pride in the fact that he is genuinely from the streets, unlike certain rappers who pretend to be.
Overall, Ya Boy's song "Cake" is a track all about his love for money, his tough guy persona, and his pride in being truly from the streets. The lyrics provide insight into Ya Boy's mindset and image as a rapper.
Line by Line Meaning
Ya boy don't play
I am serious and don't mess around
I rap but I'm strapped
I am armed and protected despite my profession as a rapper
Gyea I represent the hood got the Bay on my back
I show pride in representing my neighborhood and the Bay Area region
I ain't neva been a sucka ask my uncle Phat Rat
I have never been weak or a loser, just like my uncle Phat Rat
Before rap I was gettin my {CAKE} off a crack
Before becoming a rapper, I made a lot of money selling crack
Fuck the world till I die I'm feelin just like dat
I have a rebellious attitude to the world and will maintain it until the end of my life
Somebody call the president tell em Tupac back
My rap style and bravado remind people of the late Tupac Shakur
With a mouth full of diamonds, Giants hat all black
I have expensive jewelry and wear a black San Francisco Giants hat
I'm the greatest we can even bet the {CAKE} on dat
I consider myself the best and am willing to wager a lot of money on it
Boom when I approach the hammer
Things get serious and violent when I arrive
Get hit with a red beam like the grocery scanner
I use a laser sight to aim and shoot my gun
Paranoid so I filled the whole crib full of planners(?)
I am paranoid and have filled my entire house with cameras and alarm systems
I like jewlery but I'm spendin all my{CAKE} on Atlanta(?)
Although I like expensive jewelry, I am investing a lot of money in Atlanta
Yeah I got a full house like Stephanie Tanner
I have a lot of people and things in my life, just like the TV show character Stephanie Tanner
And the clip on the K look like a banana
The magazine on my gun looks like a banana
All black burner(?) gloves
I wear all black gloves when handling a gun
All black Phantom
I have an all black Rolls Royce Phantom car
I'm the kush man hold the big sack like Santa
I am the person who distributes marijuana, and I carry a lot of it like Santa Claus with his presents
Piece of {CAKE} no challenge
It is easy for me to make a lot of money
Gettin green like salad
I am making a lot of money and accumulating wealth quickly
Told the homies where you at
I have told my friends where they can also make a lot of money
It's green like havok murderin is a habit
We make a lot of money and have no problem using violence to get it
Expecially when we step in the booth it's automatic for the
We are particularly good at rapping and it comes naturally
(money) the (money) the (money) the (money) the {CAKE}
Money and profit are always on my mind and the most important things to me
You niggaz betta pump yo brakes
Other rappers should slow down and not try to compete with me
Put you niggaz underground
I will defeat other rappers and end their careers
Keep a vest on my chest and a gauge on my lap
I keep a bulletproof vest on my body and a shotgun on my lap for protection
And yes money talks cause for the {CAKE} you gettin clacked
Money is powerful and can cause people to get hurt or killed
Ask about me in New York
People in New York are aware of my reputation and skills
I'm the truth it's a fact
I am genuinely good at rapping, it's not just hype
And everybody know the Bay
The Bay Area is well-known and celebrated by many people
Ya Boy drops it's a rap
Whenever I release new music, it is a guarantee that it will be successful
I don't need you friendship
I don't need to be friends with other rappers or people in the music industry
You ain't gotta have my back
I don't expect anyone to have my back in any situation, but will take care of myself
All I need in this world is {CAKE} and a Mac
Money and a gun are the only things I need to be successful and safe
I'm the Luke Skywalker
I am a hero and lead my own path, just like the Star Wars character Luke Skywalker
Rhyme talkers I got bars
I am a skilled rapper with great lyrics
Fuck a movie Ya Boy ready to war with stars
I don't care about making movies, I am ready for a real fight with other successful people
I gotta flow outta this world it's on Mars
My rap style is unique and different, like it's from another planet
The Earth upped and baked it in a {CAKE} like fuck cigars
My success is so great that it's like the world gave birth to a cake instead of cigar like usual
My hoes walk around topless like Mardigras
My female companions wear revealing clothing similar to people at the Mardigras festival
It's the gutter side of hip hop it's too many parties on
I represent a tough, gritty side of hip hop and there's too much focus on partying and having fun
Rappin bout the streets erybody knows you not involved
Other rappers who rap about the streets and crime aren't really involved in it
I don't think you hard no nigga not at all
I don't think other rappers are tough or hardcore at all
Sweetest {CAKE} from the bakery
I have the best and sweetest profits from my endeavors
Bitch there ain't no fakin me
No one can fake or copy my success or skills
Say it real nigga till the undertaker takin me
I will always speak honestly and keep it real until the day I die
Past the blind even they can see my pockets got no vacancy
Even blind people can sense that I have a lot of money and there is no room for more
Young Ya Boy
I am a young and up-and-coming rapper
Do you understand
I am making a big statement and want people to truly understand it
Ya'll didn't know a Bay area niggas could spit this way huh nigga
People didn't realize that rappers from the Bay Area (San Francisco, Oakland, etc.) could rap this well
Shocked you niggaz huh?
I have surprised and shocked other rappers with my talent
No homo muthafucka
I'm not saying anything gay or homosexual, just making a statement
{CAKE}
Money and profits are the most important things to me
Contributed by Sadie T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Andrew Wilder
this shit goes so hard I remember when he first put this shit out. Its easily one of his top 3 songs ever made in my opinion.... hes got sooo many bangers tho
Tori Wheeler
not a single dislike. just how it should be
Jihad2560
dopeeeee
nickerson420
all i need in this world is the cake and the mac
Kiera Bright
dat shit hot! "move when i approach da hammer a get hit wit a red beam like a grocery scanner"
cody williamson
siiiiiiick ass song
James Wagner
i got a full house like stephanie tanner!
Thomas Miller
any1 know some other dope ya boy songs this songs hard but all the other songs i peep by him dont really bring it
FittyOneFitty
Loyyd Banks was never good.. haha
James Wagner
ask the blind even they can see my pockets got no vacancy