Look What You Made Me
Yung Berg Lyrics

I'ma product of this music,
I was shaped and influenced by the culture and art of hip-hop music.

Don't blame me, blame Jay-z
My style and approach to music is inspired by Jay-Z and his influence on the industry.

For me doing it how I do it,
I create music in my own unique style and method.

Plan b, a G me wanting to move units
My backup plan is to become a successful musician and make a lot of sales.

Ask P. Diddy why he had to run the city
Puff Daddy had a big impact on the music industry and could offer insight on the hustle and drive required to make it big.

Ask Eminem why he had to sign 50
Eminem's decision to sign 50 Cent to his label shaped hip-hop and created a wave of new artists.

Now its 1 blood against 8 or 9 niggas
I'm facing a lot of competition in the industry.

I'm like whats up? whats up?
I'm determined to face this competition and come out on top.

I'm the youngin' who had a deal
I secured a record deal at a young age.

Before I could legally a nickle roll
I was making money from music before I was legally old enough to drink.

Blame Snoop for me being in the coupe
Snoop Dogg may have inspired me to get a car (coupe), allowing me to drive around and listen to hip-hop.

Blowin' L's bangin' out to Beanie Sigels the Truth
I enjoy smoking and listening to Beanie Sigel's album, The Truth.

Layin' more p for me mashin' out
I feel more confident and powerful when I have more money.

Cause real niggas hit me when the cash is out
I value and maintain connections with real people (niggas) who help me out financially.

Ask Pac let me rent his thug mansion out
Tupac Shakur may have influenced me to live a lavish lifestyle, renting out luxurious 'thug mansions'.

Thats why I can write what her wrote and put a classic out
My experiences and lifestyle inspire me to write music that tells a story and has a lasting impact.

I don't need a platinum plaque
Making lasting, meaningful music is more important to me than achieving monetary success.

I just want to do gold like Old Dirty Bastards mouth
I want to achieve a level of success that is notable, but not overly glorified (in reference to the late musician Ol' Dirty Bastard).

On the block, hustlin' crazy
I am working hard, with a sense of urgency and diligence.

Been shootin' up in front of they babies
I've been engaging in potentially dangerous activities in public areas.

Look what you made me
This is the result of the environment and pressure surrounding me.

Moms couldn't do it,
My mother was unable to raise me and help me succeed.

So lately I was left for these streets to raise me
I had to rely on my community and street environment to make something of myself.

Pops tried hard to tame,
My father attempted to guide and discipline me.

Now that 5 on my job just at me,
Now that I am a successful musician, I am under scrutiny and criticism.

It ain't nelly for me being in the telly
Nelly's influence wasn't why I found success (television-related).

Presidential sweet like Cash and R. Kelly
My success has allowed me to live in luxurious, presidential-style hotel suites such as those that Johnny Cash and R. Kelly may have stayed in.

Me and Hype Williams layin' watchin' Belly
I've had the opportunity to watch movies with director Hype Williams (such as the movie Belly).

Speedin' through lights, smokin' weed on the celly
I've engaged in reckless activities such as speeding and smoking marijuana while talking on my cellphone.

Callin' up X like nigga how you let me
I've had conversations with DMX, discussing how he allowed me to get far in the music industry.

Chilled up in the crib, while you was on the stage reppin'
I've enjoyed the fruits of my labor while other musicians perform and work hard on stage.

Blame Irv Gotti shit he gave me his blessing
Music executive Irv Gotti helped me and supported me in my journey.

They said do you, niggas thought I was eleven
People underestimated me and didn't think I had much potential.

Till.' I went up in the booth and did no half steppin'
I proved people wrong by writing and performing music to the best of my ability.

A youngin' on big niggas sort of like Kevin
I am a young artist in a genre that is typically dominated by established, big-name musicians (such as Kevin Johnson, who played against seasoned big men in the NBA).

Johnson when he did to Hakeem
A reference to Kevin Johnson's success in a game against Hakeem Olajuwon.

Playin' dame dash, biggin' up my team
I am motivated and encouraged by the success and guidance of industry leaders (such as Dame Dash).

And I seem, naive or a little obscene
I may come across as inexperienced or controversial.

You can blame everybody but not me
Other people may be responsible for my success or influence, but ultimately it is up to me to make the most of it.

And I've seen niggas with deals who don't know how to use it
I've seen artists who are signed to labels, but are not successful due to a lack of skill or knowledge.

Why, cause they ain't a product of the music
These artists do not have the same passion and genuine connection to the culture and art of hip-hop music that I do.

This is what you made me
My environment, experiences, and influences have shaped who I am.

I'm a product of this game
I am a result of the music industry and the social and cultural context surrounding it.

I'ma get whats comin' to me
I have the drive and ambition to achieve the success that I deserve.

Music is what I love
I have deep passion and dedication to the art of music.

I was born with it in my blood
My love for music and talent in the field come naturally and inherently.

I'ma give it to you
I will create and share my music with the world.

Will nobody, help you
In this industry, it is up to you to pave your own way.

You better get your shit together
If you want to make it in this industry, you need to be prepared and focused.

Thats the way of the world
This is how things work in the music industry and in life in general.

You got to get it on your own
Success is not handed to you - you have to work hard to achieve it.

With Biggie and Pac in the background
Even though these artists are no longer alive, their influence and legacy live on.

I don't ever feel alone
These artists are a reminder of my passion and connection to the culture of hip-hop.

Look at what you made me
My success and influence are the result of the circumstances and influences surrounding me.