Xavier Dotson, better known as Zaytoven, is an American record producer out… Read Full Bio ↴Xavier Dotson, better known as Zaytoven, is an American record producer out of San Francisco, California born in Germany on an Army base He was raised in San Francisco but later moved to Atlanta, Georgia. Since then, he has worked with Gucci Mane extensively, contributing at least one song on every one of his albums, and doing many mixtapes with him. He has also worked with other notable Atlanta artists, such as Soulja Boy, Gorilla Zoe, Young Jeezy and OJ Da Juiceman. He first started making beats for local San Francisco artists such as Messy Marv and San Quinn."It was during his time in San Francisco did Zay reach his formative years. He learned to play piano, guitar and organ in the church choir and soon began selling beats to local Bay Area rappers.

Zaytoven was playing a lhe saxs producing for local Atlanta artist Gucci Mane, Zaytoven became the go-to producer for JT Tha Bigga Figga and Messy Marv. But just as his beats began to become popular his family packed up and moved to Georgia.But because of the fact Zaytoven wanted to get his name out and thought he would be more successful in the California area, He decided to stay

In 2000, Zaytoven joined the rest of his family in the Atl, Georgia area

I Know
Zaytoven Lyrics

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Eliantte, Eliantte you don't like my jeweler
Nigga you a bitch you ain't no motherfuckin shoota
You wanna get rich, then pay attention to what I'm doing
I'm the jewel, the finesse king
They call me Young Scooter
I know why you niggas ain't winning (yeah)
Because you weren't real from the beginning (pussy nigga)
I know why your baby daddy broke (broke)

'Cause he ain't got no hustle, bitch you know (broke ass nigga)
I know why your niggas ain't winning (yeah)
Because you weren't real from the beginning (yow)
I know why your baby mama trippin' (yeah)
'Cause she say you be working for them niggas (ah)

I don't roll no Backwoods, I smoke Swishas (nah)
But Dolph, he roll up Backwoods that's my nigga (Dolph)
And all the sticks I got come with extensions (brrap, brrap)
I know you want the recipe so pay attention (yeah)
Your bitch she got a fake red bottom (damn)
I know you niggas having money problems (yeah)
That dope money, that rap money I got options (Young Scooter)
If you ain't got no haters you ain't poppin' (for real)
I know, he know, she know, you know, Pep and G know (yeah)
I touched a mil' before this rap game, just ask casino (juice)
It's black amigo I know all the dope boy tricks with yayo (whip)
I'm balling on these pussy niggas and they hate it, I know (yeah)

I know why you niggas ain't winning (yeah)
Because you weren't real from the beginning (pussy nigga)
I know why your baby daddy broke (broke)
'Cause he ain't got no hustle bitch you know (broke ass nigga)
I know why you niggas ain't winning (yeah)
Because you weren't real from the beginning (juice)
I know why your baby mama trip (yeah)
'Cause she say you be working for them niggas (ah!)

I know you're a broke ass nigga (pussy nigga)
'Cause you fuck with broke ass bitches (broke bitch)
We dem move that dope ass niggas
BM and BG, some fuckin' mathematicians
I break a bitch down
Like a break a brick down
Walk off in the club yeah we set that bitch down
Ain't ball MJ, G, he talkin' crazy, lay it down
Criss cross that there dope, I let that shit just jump around

Eliantte, Eliantte you don't like my jeweler
Nigga you a bitch you ain't no motherfuckin shoota
You wanna get rich, then pay attention to what I'm doing
I'm the jewel, the finesse king
They call me Young Scooter
I know why you niggas ain't winning (yeah)
Because you weren't real from the beginning (pussy nigga)
I know why your baby daddy broke (broke)
'Cause he ain't got no hustle, bitch you know (broke ass nigga)
I know why your niggas ain't winning (yeah)
Because you weren't real from the beginning (yow)

I know why your baby mama trippin' (yeah)
'Cause she say you be working for them niggas

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Zaytoven's song "I Know" convey a sense of confidence and self-assuredness. The song starts with a reference to Eliantte, a well-known jeweler in the hip-hop community, and dismisses anyone who doesn't like him as ineffective and not a "shoota" or someone who can take action. Zaytoven asserts that if you want to succeed and get rich, you need to pay attention to what he's doing because he is the "jewel" and the "finesse king." He goes on to criticize those who are not winning because they were not real from the beginning, implying that they lack authenticity and honesty. Zaytoven also addresses financial struggles, suggesting that people's baby daddies are broke because they lack hustle and work ethic. The song concludes with the assertion that Zaytoven is aware of others working for someone else, potentially betraying their own interests.

Overall, "I Know" emphasizes Zaytoven's confidence, success, and understanding of the game. He sees through the facades and fake personas of others and identifies authenticity and hard work as key factors for achieving success. The song also touches on the influence of money and material possessions in the hip-hop industry.

Line by Line Meaning

Eliantte, Eliantte you don't like my jeweler
I see that you don't appreciate the quality of my jewelry, Eliantte.

Nigga you a bitch you ain't no motherfuckin shoota
You're not a real gangster, you're just a coward.

You wanna get rich, then pay attention to what I'm doing
If you want to achieve wealth, observe and learn from my actions.

I'm the jewel, the finesse king
I am highly skilled and influential in the jewelry and street game.

They call me Young Scooter
My nickname is Young Scooter.

I know why you niggas ain't winning (yeah)
I understand why you guys are not succeeding.

Because you weren't real from the beginning (pussy nigga)
It's because you were never authentic from the start, you coward.

I know why your baby daddy broke (broke)
I understand why your child's father is financially struggling.

'Cause he ain't got no hustle, bitch you know (broke ass nigga)
It's because he lacks ambition and doesn't work hard enough, you know it too.

I know why your niggas ain't winning (yeah)
I understand why your crew is not achieving success.

Because you weren't real from the beginning (yow)
It's because you guys were never true and authentic from the start.

I know why your baby mama trippin' (yeah)
I understand why your child's mother is causing problems and being confrontational.

'Cause she say you be working for them niggas (ah)
Because she claims you are cooperating with or employed by other individuals.

I don't roll no Backwoods, I smoke Swishas (nah)
I prefer smoking cigars wrapped in Swisher tobacco leaves, not Backwoods.

But Dolph, he roll up Backwoods that's my nigga (Dolph)
However, Dolph, my associate, prefers rolling Backwoods.

And all the sticks I got come with extensions (brrap, brrap)
All of my firearms are equipped with extended magazines.

I know you want the recipe so pay attention (yeah)
I know you desire to learn my secret to success, so listen closely.

Your bitch she got a fake red bottom (damn)
Your woman is wearing counterfeit red-soled designer shoes, that's unfortunate.

I know you niggas having money problems (yeah)
I'm aware that you guys are facing financial difficulties.

That dope money, that rap money I got options (Young Scooter)
Through my income from drug dealing and music, I have various choices and opportunities.

If you ain't got no haters you ain't poppin' (for real)
If you don't have any people who envy or dislike you, then you're not successful.

I know, he know, she know, you know, Pep and G know (yeah)
I, along with others including Pep and G, possess knowledge about certain matters.

I touched a mil' before this rap game, just ask casino (juice)
I earned a million dollars before I even started my career in rap music, just verify with casino.

It's black amigo I know all the dope boy tricks with yayo (whip)
As a member of the Black Mafia Family, I'm knowledgeable about all the methods used by drug dealers with cocaine.

I'm balling on these pussy niggas and they hate it, I know (yeah)
I am outshining and surpassing these weak individuals, and I am aware that they resent it.

I know you're a broke ass nigga (pussy nigga)
I am aware that you are financially struggling, you coward.

'Cause you fuck with broke ass bitches (broke bitch)
Because you associate yourself with poverty-stricken women.

We dem move that dope ass niggas
We are the individuals who distribute large quantities of drugs.

BM and BG, some fuckin' mathematicians
BM and BG, who are part of our crew, are highly skilled and intelligent in the drug trade.

I break a bitch down
I easily manipulate and control a woman.

Like a break a brick down
Just like how I break down larger quantities of drugs into smaller units.

Walk off in the club yeah we set that bitch down
When we enter the nightclub, we assert our dominance and become the center of attention.

Ain't ball MJ, G, he talkin' crazy, lay it down
I don't play basketball like Michael Jordan, but if my associate G disrespects me, I will physically confront him.

Criss cross that there dope, I let that shit just jump around
I mix and package the drugs in a specific manner, allowing them to distribute and sell easily.

Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, YOUNG SCOOTER PUBLISHING
Written by: Xavier Dotson, Leland Wayne, Kenneth Edward Bailey

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