The title of the track “cap” is a slang word meaning ‘lie’ or ‘false’ and the chorus is about avoiding being friends with fake people.
Offset’s verse is actually from an unreleased song by one of the producers on this track, Mally Mall called “Fuck Up The City”.
Cap
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(Molly Made)
Don't
I cannot pretend if I don't
I can tell the fake from the fraud
Out here checking chips for the bank
That's why I can't be no friends with no cap
With no cap, with no cap, with no cap
With no cap, with no cap, with no cap
With no cap, with no cap, with no cap
With no cap, bitch, that's cap
Fuck up the city
My bitch she bad and she did it
Put the Patek on her arm, she litty
Ice, ice cold, cold, frigid
I was on the road, kilo, tryna get it
I will not sell my soul for a billion
Drop Mulsanne, gotcha main man
Ridin' through the city when I fuck with the gang
Shawty got stuck with the gang
Bent the Benz, take her, we pullin' up Range
These niggas cap, they lame
I'ma put the AP on, make it rain
She bad, she a animal, get tamed
Pouring up the mud in the Fanta drank
Homes, you a dud I'ma hit you with the flame
Took these hoes, Offset and the gang
These niggas broke, ooh, shame, oh, shame
Bust my neck, my wrist, my frames
Bust your bitch, give the rest to the gang
Bust my clip, fuck a vest I got aim
Fuck nigga talkin' on Twitter, say your name
I'ma pay ten rack, they gon' eat your brain
Ridin' in the Benz Maybach, what's your name?
I'ma drip, drip Gucci down, Gucci 'caine
I cannot pretend if I don't (if I don't)
I can tell the fake from the fraud (from the fraud)
Out here checking chips for the bank (we the bank)
That's why I can't be no friends with no cap
With no cap, with no cap, with no cap
With no cap, with no cap, with no cap
With no cap, with no cap, with no cap
With no cap, bitch, that's cap
Coolin', a bitch tryna find me
My bread, that shit cookin', it's grimey
The product they're selling like pallets
My putty, I glue it like Pritt Stick
Payin' the crystal for surfing
Catchin' a wave, nigga fishin'
People hissin', cuttin' their hands in the kitchen
Snakey slimes, they sell out a mate for dimes
Pay 200k for rhymes, I get 200k for the views
I paid 500k for a cat
I got 500k for that river
Niggas on different cheddar
Fuck around with that blue cheese and that mozzarella
Edit the show, got my blue trees
Open the garden with few keys
Hellen Keller, won't show when I panic
I don't stop winnin', I swear I'm an addict
Automatic, competition is viewless
Cinematic when I kill it like Kula
They go manic, they don't win, I'm in it
Overtime when I dunk and it's scenic, ayy, ayy
I cannot pretend if I don't (if I don't)
I can tell the fake from the fraud (from the fraud)
Out here checking chips for the bank (we the bank)
That's why I can't be no friends with no cap
With no cap, with no cap, with no cap
With no cap, with no cap, with no cap
With no cap, with no cap, with no cap
With no cap, bitch, that's cap, ayy
In "Cap," KSI (formerly known as KSIOlajidebt) raps about his success and wealth, celebrating his ability to tell the difference between those who are real and those who are fake. He mentions his lavish lifestyle and expensive possessions, such as his Patek watch and Bentley Mulsanne, while also admitting that he works hard for his money and won't compromise his values or integrity for it.
Throughout the song, KSI emphasizes his rejection of "cap," a slang term for lies or exaggeration. He asserts that he can spot when people are being fake, and that he won't associate with them. He also mentions the importance of checking "chips for the bank," which could refer to verifying financial assets or making sure he's surrounded by people who contribute positively to his success.
Overall, "Cap" is a song about honesty, hard work, and success. KSI urges his listeners to stay true to themselves and their values, even as they pursue their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't
Don't pretend to be something you're not.
I cannot pretend if I don't
I can't fake it if I don't have it.
I can tell the fake from the fraud
I can distinguish between genuine and fake people.
Out here checking chips for the bank
I'm out here securing my money and making sure it's legit.
That's why I can't be no friends with no cap
I can't be friends with anyone who's fake or insincere.
With no cap, with no cap, with no cap
Without any falsehood or pretense.
Bitch, that's cap
That's a lie.
Fuck up the city
Make a big impact on the city.
My bitch she bad and she did it
My girlfriend is attractive and successful.
Put the Patek on her arm, she litty
I bought her a Patek watch and she's happy about it.
Ice, ice cold, cold, frigid
Very cold and detached.
I was on the road, kilo, tryna get it
I was hustling and traveling to make a profit.
I will not sell my soul for a billion
I won't compromise my values for money.
Drop Mulsanne, gotcha main man
I'm driving a Bentley Mulsanne and I'm the main man.
Ridin' through the city when I fuck with the gang
I'm cruising through the city with my friends.
Shawty got stuck with the gang
The girl is attached to our group of friends.
Bent the Benz, take her, we pullin' up Range
We're driving a Benz and Range Rover to pick her up.
These niggas cap, they lame
These guys are fake and uninteresting.
I'ma put the AP on, make it rain
I'll wear my Audemars Piguet watch and throw money around.
She bad, she a animal, get tamed
The woman is attractive and needs to be controlled.
Pouring up the mud in the Fanta drank
Drinking cough syrup mixed with soda.
Homes, you a dud I'ma hit you with the flame
You're unimpressive and I'll insult you.
Took these hoes, Offset and the gang
We seduced these women with the help of Offset and his friends.
These niggas broke, ooh, shame, oh, shame
These guys are broke and it's a pity.
Bust my neck, my wrist, my frames
My jewelry is impressive.
Bust your bitch, give the rest to the gang
I'll have sex with your girlfriend and share her with my friends afterwards.
Bust my clip, fuck a vest I got aim
I'll shoot without a bulletproof vest because I have good aim.
Fuck nigga talkin' on Twitter, say your name
I'll call out someone who's talking negatively about me on Twitter.
I'ma pay ten rack, they gon' eat your brain
I'll pay someone to humiliate you.
Ridin' in the Benz Maybach, what's your name?
I'm driving a luxurious car and asking for someone's name.
I'ma drip, drip Gucci down, Gucci 'caine
I'll dress in Gucci and be fashionable.
Coolin', a bitch tryna find me
I'm relaxing and a woman is looking for me.
My bread, that shit cookin', it's grimey
My money is being made in a shady, unethical way.
The product they're selling like pallets
The product they're selling is in high demand.
My putty, I glue it like Pritt Stick
I handle my drug business with excellence.
Payin' the crystal for surfing
I'm paying for crystal meth to use while surfing.
Catchin' a wave, nigga fishin'
Surfing and fishing at the same time.
People hissin', cuttin' their hands in the kitchen
People are arguing and getting hurt in the drug kitchen.
Snakey slimes, they sell out a mate for dimes
Dishonest people will betray their friends for a little money.
Pay 200k for rhymes, I get 200k for the views
I pay $200,000 for a rap verse and get $200,000 from the popularity of the song.
I paid 500k for a cat
I spent $500,000 on a car.
I got 500k for that river
I earned $500,000 from selling drugs in that river.
Niggas on different cheddar
Different people have different amounts of money.
Fuck around with that blue cheese and that mozzarella
Make a lot of money and live luxuriously.
Edit the show, got my blue trees
I'm editing the video for the song while smoking marijuana.
Open the garden with few keys
I'm able to make a fortune with just a little investment.
Hellen Keller, won't show when I panic
I won't show my fear or distress.
I don't stop winnin', I swear I'm an addict
I keep winning and I can't stop.
Automatic, competition is viewless
I'm winning easily against the competition.
Cinematic when I kill it like Kula
I'm making a big impact with my performance.
They go manic, they don't win, I'm in it
My competitors are getting desperate and I'm still winning.
Overtime when I dunk and it's scenic, ayy, ayy
I'm playing basketball and it's a beautiful sight to see.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Olajide William Olatunji
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It's weird how I've never spoken to him in real life but I can't be the only one that's so proud of him, especially since i've been watching for 7 years now and been trough all the things he did. JJ we appreciate you man!
FrozenIceBladez
I've been watching since the FIFA days
Australian jk
You legit just coppied this comment from the no cap video with no music video
Danyaal
@Australian jk it's called a trailer
Murilo Valese
InValid eSports same
Sl
Well said
BIGJoey 2252
Went from making heskey time to making a song with offset. Proud of you JJ.
bangladeshirealtor
Pay offset for a feature and you can have a song with him 2 lol
4UELL3
@bangladeshirealtor he got the verse from smokepurpp, offset's verse was supposed to be on a smokepurpp song, then smoke gave the verse to KSI
Streety Boy69
Ikr what a downgrade