Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. (born September … Read Full Bio ↴Did you mean: Lil' Wayne
Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. (born September 27, 1982 in New Orleans, Louisiana), better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. Formerly a member of the rap group the Hot Boys, he joined the Cash Money Records collective as a teenager. Get It How U Live, released in 1997, was Lil Wayne's first album with Hot Boys, and Tha Block is Hot, his solo debut, came out in 1999.
After gaining fame with two other albums in the early 2000s, Lil Wayne reached higher popularity with 2004's Tha Carter and its two subsequent albums Tha Carter II (2005) and Tha Carter III (2008). He earned various accolades following Tha Carter III, including being nominated for eight Grammy Awards. He released a rock album titled Rebirth in 2010.
Not Like Me
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Original roughnecks, hear {laughing}
Check!
[Chorus: x2]
Nobody burn them blocks like-a we
Nobody bust them heads like-a we
Nobody could outshine we
[Lil' Wayne]
Look, it's little rhymecholy
Legendary like "bymolly"
17 ward superstar, feel me
I tell ya, shorty million dollar, nigga
Don't test, cause lil' shorty is a rider, nigga
Got my click behind me, every step of tha way
Hit your wards, with the pump, with your chest and your face
I'm a bloodhound, I ain't lyin', I'm thugged out!
I'm from uptown, and that ain't no Beverly Hills
You wan' know what that be like? Well, curiosity kills
Send chills up my trigga finger, blast the dummy
'Specially if it's a drought, I got ta have the money
Take tha hit, even if it's below the average money
Got to make it through the week, and feed my family uppy
I'm just a lil' thug, what
Belt-buckle fall down to my cuffs, what
And police don't even matter, they can suck what
The price right if I catch ya slippin', nigga, what what, what
[Chorus: x2]
[Mannie Fresh]
What, what
What, you think I'm scared, cause of the threats that you sendin' me?
Lil' boy, I got so much money, I know who killed Kennedy
I hear you tellin' people 'bout the people you done
But look, every time I brought me to ya, you all about fun
What made you bring a knife to a gun fight, now that's not right!
Why your bitch-ass even showed up tonight?
Nigga, we use ta kick it like Tai Bo
I don't know, what made you go sideshow, turn jive whore
Kickin', trifling, dirty, and low
We use ta split chicken, ride ta Texas and back
I drive the rental car while you drive tha Cadillac
Shakin' like a pair of hot dice
Doin' 55, duckin' feds, law enforcement, and police
Niggas turn like fake gold, sell they soul
Treat'cha like Chicago in the winter, ice cold!
9-karat 44's, and Calicos
Keep a clean nose
And tight Teflon bullet-proof clothes
[Chorus]
Nobody burn them blocks (Stop!) like-a we (Stop!) (no)
(What? What?)
Nobody bust them heads (Stop!) like-a we (Stop!)
(What? What?)
Nobody could (Stop!) outshine (Stop!) we (What?)
Tha whole CMR (What?), CMR (Stop!) family (Stop!) (For real!)
[Baby]
Nigga outta line, get smoked
I don't kidd, or joke
Fuckin' with my B.G., off top I'm goin' broke
I don't play with these niggas
I get, low down and dirty
And have niggas' brains coverin' tha ground
I'm the number-one stunter, you don't want my trouble
I'll have four niggas in your hood in my hummer
I'm from back in tha game, but ain't a damn thing change
[B.G.]
Ya get a whole thing for ten, nigga, the price the same
[Baby]
My money long, but it don't run with the airport
I just bought a Hotel Cash Money Resort
Hos love my grill, hos love my crib
[B.G.]
These hos just love the way that, Baby live
[Baby]
But I'm a thug-ass nigga, arms full of some taps
Got a Cash Money Millionaires 'cross my back
You don't want funk with me, I don't think you do, nigga
[B.G.]
We'll put ten-a-piece on your whole crew
[Baby]
What!
[Chorus: x4]
The song "Not Like Me" by Lil Wayne featuring Mannie Fresh and members of the Cash Money Records (CMR) family including B.G., Paparue, and Baby, is a rap anthem that articulates the group's prowess as the most dominant rap crew in the game, defiantly calling out any challengers or haters who dare to question their status in the hip hop community. The opening bars by Paparue reiterate the group's original roughneck roots and introduce the chorus, which repeats the claim that nobody does it better than the CMR family in terms of burning blocks, busting heads, and outshining the rest. Lil Wayne follows up with his own verse, delivering a series of boastful and aggressive lines that showcase his lyrical skills and thug persona, culminating in the memorable line "I'm just a lil' thug". Mannie Fresh then interrupts with his own verse, challenging his detractors and threatening to use his wealth and connections to crush them, while B.G. and Baby add their own unique perspectives on the topic of gangsta life, drugs, and money-making.
Line by Line Meaning
Original roughnecks, hear {laughing}
We are the toughest people around, and we are laughing at anyone who tries to challenge us
Nobody burn them blocks like-a we
No one else can cause damage to property and intimidate people like we do
Nobody bust them heads like-a we
No one else is as skilled at physical violence and causing harm to others like we are
Nobody could outshine we
We are the most impressive and dominant group of people around
Tha whole CMR, CMR family
We are the Cash Money Records family, and we are all united in our strength and power
Look, it's little rhymecholy
I am Lil Wayne, and I am a skilled and talented rapper
Legendary like "bymolly"
I am so great that people compare me to legendary figures, like the drug Molly
17 ward superstar, feel me
I am a superstar from the Seventeenth Ward of New Orleans, and I am amazing
I tell ya, shorty million dollar, nigga
I am a wealthy and successful person, and everyone should listen to me
Don't test, cause lil' shorty is a rider, nigga
Don't try to mess with me, because I am a tough and dedicated person
Got my click behind me, every step of tha way
I am part of a group of equally tough people who will always support and protect me
Hit your wards, with the pump, with your chest and your face
We will come to your neighborhood with guns and physically harm you
I'm a bloodhound, I ain't lyin', I'm thugged out!
I am a determined and violent person, and I always follow through on my threats
I'm from uptown, and that ain't no Beverly Hills
I come from an area of New Orleans that is rough and poverty-stricken, not a wealthy and glamorous place like Beverly Hills
You wan' know what that be like? Well, curiosity kills
If you try to find out what my life is like, you will regret it
Send chills up my trigga finger, blast the dummy
The thought of violence and killing makes me excited and ready to act
'Specially if it's a drought, I got ta have the money
If times are tough and money is scarce, I will do whatever it takes to get more money
Take tha hit, even if it's below the average money
I am willing to commit crimes and take risks for even small amounts of money
Got to make it through the week, and feed my family uppy
I am responsible for providing for my family, and I will do whatever it takes to make sure they have what they need
I'm just a lil' thug, what
Despite my toughness and bravado, I am still just a small-time criminal
Belt-buckle fall down to my cuffs, what
My clothing is ragged and not very impressive
And police don't even matter, they can suck what
I have no respect for law enforcement and am not afraid of them
The price right if I catch ya slippin', nigga, what what, what
If I catch someone off guard, I will take advantage and make money off of them
What, what
An exclamation of aggression and toughness
What, you think I'm scared, cause of the threats that you sendin' me?
Do you think I am afraid because you are threatening me?
Lil' boy, I got so much money, I know who killed Kennedy
I am very wealthy and powerful, and have knowledge and connections that normal people do not
I hear you tellin' people 'bout the people you done
I know that you are bragging to others about violent and criminal things you have done
But look, every time I brought me to ya, you all about fun
Every time I hang out with you, you are more focused on having a good time than being tough and violent
What made you bring a knife to a gun fight, now that's not right!
Why would you bring a knife to a situation where a gun would be more effective?
Why your bitch-ass even showed up tonight?
Why did you bother coming here when you are not tough enough to handle the situation?
Nigga, we use ta kick it like Tai Bo
We used to hang out and have fun together like friends
I don't know, what made you go sideshow, turn jive whore
I do not know what happened to make you change and act differently
Kickin', trifling, dirty, and low
You are acting in a low and not respectable way
We use ta split chicken, ride ta Texas and back
We used to travel together and have fun adventures
I drive the rental car while you drive tha Cadillac
I was not as wealthy as you, so I had to drive the less impressive rental car
Shakin' like a pair of hot dice
Feeling nervous and unsure of yourself
Doin' 55, duckin' feds, law enforcement, and police
Driving quickly to avoid getting caught by the authorities
Niggas turn like fake gold, sell they soul
People are easily influenced and will do whatever it takes for money and success
Treat'cha like Chicago in the winter, ice cold!
We will treat you with no mercy, like the cold and harsh winters of Chicago
9-karat 44's, and Calicos
We are always armed with powerful and deadly guns
Keep a clean nose
We try to avoid getting caught by the authorities
And tight Teflon bullet-proof clothes
We protect ourselves from harm with bulletproof clothing
Nobody burn them blocks (Stop!) like-a we (Stop!) (no)
No one else can cause damage to property and intimidate people like we do
(What? What?)
An exclamation of aggression and toughness
Nobody bust them heads (Stop!) like-a we (Stop!)
No one else is as skilled at physical violence and causing harm to others like we are
Nobody could (Stop!) outshine (Stop!) we (Stop!)
We are the most impressive and dominant group of people around
Tha whole CMR (What?), CMR (Stop!) family (Stop!) (For real!)
We are the Cash Money Records family, and we are all united in our strength and power
Nigga outta line, get smoked
If someone disrespects us or crosses us, they will be harmed or killed
I don't kidd, or joke
We take our threats and actions very seriously
Fuckin' with my B.G., off top I'm goin' broke
If anyone messes with my friend B.G., they will face serious consequences
I don't play with these niggas
We do not mess around with others, and they should take us seriously
I get, low down and dirty
We are not above committing crimes and doing whatever it takes to succeed
And have niggas' brains coverin' tha ground
Our violence and aggression can be deadly and result in people being killed or injured
I'm the number-one stunter, you don't want my trouble
I am the most impressive and intimidating person around, and you do not want to mess with me
I'll have four niggas in your hood in my hummer
I have powerful connections and can easily arrange for people to come and harm you
I'm from back in tha game, but ain't a damn thing change
Even though I have been around for a long time, I am still just as tough and aggressive as always
Ya get a whole thing for ten, nigga, the price the same
We are always selling drugs and doing whatever it takes to make money
My money long, but it don't run with the airport
I have a lot of money, but it is not legitimate and cannot be used in traditional ways
I just bought a Hotel Cash Money Resort
I am so wealthy that I can buy luxurious properties and create resorts for people to enjoy
Hos love my grill, hos love my crib
Women are attracted to my wealth and status
These hos just love the way that, Baby live
People admire and are drawn to my impressive and luxurious lifestyle
But I'm a thug-ass nigga, arms full of some taps
Despite my wealth and status, I am still a tough and aggressive person
Got a Cash Money Millionaires 'cross my back
I am part of a very wealthy and powerful group, and that gives me even more status and influence
You don't want funk with me, I don't think you do, nigga
You do not want to mess with me or cross me, because I am willing to go to extreme lengths to get what I want
We'll put ten-a-piece on your whole crew
We are so wealthy that we can easily place bounties on others and have them harmed or killed
What!
An exclamation of aggression and toughness
Tha whole CMR, CMR family
We are the Cash Money Records family, and we are all united in our strength and power
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Bryan Williams, Byron O. Thomas, Dwayne Carter
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