Sportscenter
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Cover my tracks like butter so where the bread be
I say beef is dead meat who that the president yeah me
No one scare me, and you ain't gotta double dare me
Hear me loud and clearly rats aren't near me
wiretap niggaz get blood in they earpiece
I'm from New Orleans nowhere near peace
Pure Beast, Fear Free, Dear Grief
Catch up bitch I'm in gear three
zoom gone, see ya peace drop one finger
F**k 'em and whoever made 'em
I will hurt whoever love 'em cause I hate 'em
Lookin' for a lady, high and sedated
Got her to the pad, I 'on't know how a nigga made it
She gave me relations, so now we related
The morning comes, the picture faded
Awaited on my turn to burn, can I get a light
Little dog, bigger bite, Jackson Five, Little Mike
Can I get a mic or a mic and a half
That's Source homie, shout out to the editing staff
I'm all grown, so much better with math
I need a spread in the Forbes takin a Benjamin bath yeah
I'm servin' this track like, Stephen Graph yeah


Roger Federer, there's no competitors
Niggaz know my rhetorhic, bitches know my preference
Young God baby, all them other niggaz reverends
Sittin in my big house surrounded by my weaponries
I keep them away like I got leprosy
Chopper right next to me loaded up wit pepper seize
Got an extra clip but that's only for my especiallies
(Dramatic, Dramatic) This is especially for you
Disrespect a nigga game what kinda referee is you
Swallow it slow, make a nigga ride wit the pistols
Cuzz the fakest niggaz ride wit the pistols
Even if I die old, I'ma die with the pistols
And if you stand over my body I'll probalie kill ya
Yeah, now I feel it, Weezy the realest
I wear a lot of Bathing Ape cuzz I be wit gorillas
He what they talkin bout topic of the conversation
product of determination
stop playin you are not up in my situation
I get money like a caucasian, the car red so the car cajun
Stop hatin, y'all ballers I'ma sports agent




Wait a minute lemme translate it, It's
Weezy not the father motherf**kin Baby

Overall Meaning

In the song "Sportscenter" by Lil Wayne, the artist covers a range of topics, from his own superiority to the emptiness of material possessions. In the first verse, he raps about covering his tracks, asserting his own power and influence over those trying to catch him. Wayne emphasizes his dominance over others, using language that puts himself in higher esteem than "rats" or "beef." Even relationships with women seem to hold little meaning as he views them as a means to an end. He also touches on the materialistic culture of hip hop, referencing Bathing Ape clothing and accruing wealth like a "caucasian." However, despite these superficial indicators of status, Wayne ultimately emphasizes his own authority and truth, even if it means dying with his "pistols."


The second verse shifts from Wayne's personal experience to a more general discussion of power and authority. He references tennis player Roger Federer, using him as an example of someone who is at the top of their game and has no competition. Wayne uses his own experiences to parallel Federer, positioning himself as a "Young God" who is above others. This section continues to tackle themes of violence and authority, with Wayne again asserting his control through owning weapons and using them against people who disrespect him.


Line by Line Meaning

Cover my tracks like butter so where the bread be
I conceal my actions perfectly, leaving no trace behind, so where the profit is made is unknown.


I say beef is dead meat who that the president yeah me
I declare that conflict is meaningless, as it only leads to destruction. If there is any authority, it's me.


No one scare me, and you ain't gotta double dare me
I am fearless, and I do not need to be provoked to take action.


Hear me loud and clearly rats aren't near me
I make myself heard, and I avoid any association with traitors and informants.


wiretap niggaz get blood in they earpiece
Anyone who tries to monitor my conversations will suffer consequences.


I'm from New Orleans nowhere near peace
I grew up in a place full of crime and conflict, and I am used to it.


Pure Beast, Fear Free, Dear Grief
I am a ferocious and untamed creature, unafraid of anything, but I still suffer from pain and sorrow.


Catch up bitch I'm in gear three
I am way ahead of everyone, and they cannot keep up with me.


zoom gone, see ya peace drop one finger
I leave my enemies behind quickly, and as I do, I mock them with a rude gesture.


F**k 'em and whoever made 'em
I despise those who oppose me, and I will even hate those who created them.


I will hurt whoever love 'em cause I hate 'em
I don't care if someone cares about my enemies; I will still hurt them because I hate them.


Lookin' for a lady, high and sedated
I am searching for a woman who is under the influence of drugs, and I don't care about her well-being.


Got her to the pad, I 'on't know how a nigga made it
I brought her to my place, and I cannot remember how I managed to do it.


She gave me relations, so now we related
She had sex with me, so now we are somehow related or connected.


The morning comes, the picture faded
When the morning arrives, the memories of the night before start to disappear.


Awaited on my turn to burn, can I get a light
I am waiting for my chance to make a move, can someone give me what I need to do it?


Little dog, bigger bite, Jackson Five, Little Mike
I may appear small or insignificant, but I am powerful and fierce, just like Michael Jackson in his early years.


Can I get a mic or a mic and a half
Can I have a microphone or even better, a more powerful sound system?


That's Source homie, shout out to the editing staff
That's the Source magazine, my friend. I want to acknowledge the hard work of their editing team.


I'm all grown, so much better with math
I am mature now and have improved in many aspects, including my mathematical skills.


I need a spread in the Forbes takin a Benjamin bath yeah
I want to be featured in Forbes magazine, and I will take a hundred-dollar bill bath when that happens.


I'm servin' this track like, Stephen Graph yeah
I am taking control of this song and performing it with the same skill and expertise as Stephen A. Smith on ESPN's First Take.


Roger Federer, there's no competitors
Roger Federer is the best tennis player, and no one can match his skill level.


Niggaz know my rhetoric, bitches know my preference
People are familiar with my style of speaking, and women know what I like.


Young God baby, all them other niggaz reverends
I am a divine figure, and all other men are just religious leaders in comparison.


Sittin in my big house surrounded by my weaponries
I am sitting in my large mansion, guarded by my weapons.


I keep them away like I got leprosy
I am isolating myself from others like I have a contagious disease.


Chopper right next to me loaded up wit pepper seize
I have a powerful gun next to me, fully loaded with spicy bullets.


Got an extra clip but that's only for my especiallies
I have a spare magazine of ammunition, but I will only use it for special people or occasions.


(Dramatic, Dramatic) This is especially for you
I am emphasizing that the following words or actions are directed at a particular person or group.


Disrespect a nigga game what kinda referee is you
If someone is trying to undermine me, what kind of authority figure are they pretending to be?


Swallow it slow, make a nigga ride wit the pistols
I am advising someone to be patient and not be too impulsive. That way, they will always be carrying their guns with them.


Cuzz the fakest niggaz ride wit the pistols
People who are not authentic or genuine usually pretend to be aggressive and carry guns to look tough.


Even if I die old, I'ma die with the pistols
I will carry my guns until the end of my life, no matter how old I get.


And if you stand over my body I'll probalie kill ya
If someone tries to harm me or stand over my dead body, I will still find a way to fight back and retaliate.


Yeah, now I feel it, Weezy the realest
I am experiencing a strong emotion currently, and it confirms that I am the most authentic and genuine person (referring to himself by his nickname, Weezy).


I wear a lot of Bathing Ape cuzz I be wit gorillas
I dress up in the Bathing Ape streetwear brand because I associate myself with people who are as wild and fierce as gorillas.


He what they talkin bout topic of the conversation
I am the subject of the discussion, and people cannot stop talking about me.


product of determination
I am successful because of my persistence and hard work.


stop playin you are not up in my situation
I am telling someone to stop pretending to understand or relate to what I am going through because they have no idea.


I get money like a caucasian, the car red so the car cajun
I make as much money as white people, and my red car looks spicy like a Cajun dish.


Stop hatin, y'all ballers I'ma sports agent
Stop being jealous and envious of my success. I am making money not by playing sports but by representing athletes as their agent.


Wait a minute lemme translate it, It's Weezy not the father motherf**kin Baby
Let me explain it to you. I am Lil Wayne, not the father of Baby, who is a record executive and the co-founder of Cash Money Records.




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From "Genius"

[Verse]

Cover my tracks like butter, so where the bread be?
I see beef as dead meat
"Who that, the president?" "Yeah, me"ย No one scare me
And you ain't gotta double dare me, hear me?
Loud and clearly, rats aren't near me
Wiretap niggas get blood in they earpiece
I'm from New Orleans, nowhere near peace
Pure beast, fear-free, dear grief
Catch up, bitch, I'm in gear three
Zoom gone, see ya! Peace... drop one finger
(Gangsta!)ย Fuck 'em and whoever made 'em!
I will hurt whoever love 'em, cause I hate 'em
Lookin' for a lady, high and sedated
Got her to the pad, I don't know how a nigga made it
She gave me relations, so now, we related
The morning comes; the picture, faded
I waited on my turn to burn, can I get a light?
Little dog, bigger bite, Jackson Five, Little Mike
Can I get a mic or a mic and a half
That the Source owe me? Shout out to the editing staff, yeah
I'm all grown, so much better with math
I need a spread in the Forbes takin' a Benjamin bath, yeah
I'm servin' this track like, Steffi Graf, yeah
Roger Federer;ย there's no competitors
Niggas know my rhetoric; bitches know my preference
Young God, baby: all them other niggas reverends
Sittin' in my big house surrounded by my weaponries
I keep them away like I got leprosy
Chopper right next to me, loaded up with pepper seeds
Got an extra clip, but that's only for my especiallies, yeah
(Dramatic, Dramatic) This is especially for you
Just respect a nigga game, what kinda referee is you?
Swallow your whistle, make a nigga ride with the pistol
Cause the fakest niggas ride with the pistol
Even if I die old, I'mma die with the pistol
And if you stand over my body, I'll probably kill ya, yeah
Now I feel it, Weezy the realest
I wear a lot of Bathing Ape 'cause I be with gorillas, yeah
He what they talkin' bout: topic of the conversation
Product of determination, yeah
Stop playin, you are not up in my situation
I get money like a Caucasian
The car red, so the car Cajun, stop hatin'
Y'all ballers, I'm a sports agent
Wait a minute, lemme translate it:
It's Weezy Not-The-Father Motherfuckin' Baby



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Rell

This man rapped over a tennis match and bodied itโ€ฆlegendary

Rodrick Tyrone

The fact that Iโ€™m just realizing this ohhh shit

James Worthy

โ€‹@CHINO Vega or Rodger Federer there's no competitor ๐Ÿ”ฅ

jmvedro

wtf I just found this out LMAOOO WHAT A LEGEND

CHINO Vega

Iโ€™m serving this track like Steffi Graffโ€ฆyea

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Trez Milds

The mixtape that solidified my teenage life

Domonique Talton

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Devin

Hope ya get better. Prayers

OJ Glove

Facts

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Gee Garcia

This track, the beat... His flow... Shit was just BUTTER.

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