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[Intro] *** all y'all hoes
Get a grip *** Yeah, this album is dedicated
To all the teachers that told me I'd never amount to nothing
To all the people that lived above the buildings that I was hustling in front of
That called the police on me When I was just trying to make some money
to feed my daughter And all the *** in the struggle
You know what I'm saying It's all good baby baby
[Verse 1] It was all a dream
I used to read Word Up magazine Salt 'n' Pepa and Heavy D up in the limousine
Hangin pictures on my wall Every Saturday Rap Attack, Mr. Magic, Marley
Marl I let my tape rock til my tape popped
Smokin weed and Bambu, sippin on Private Stock Way back, when I had the red and black lumberjack
With the hat to match Remember Rappin Duke? duh-ha, duh-ha
You never thought that hip hop would take it this far
Now I'm in the limelight cause I rhyme tight Time to get paid, blow up like the World Trade
Born sinner, the opposite of a winner Remember when I used to eat sardines for dinner
Peace to Ron G, Brucey B, Kid Capri Funkmaster Flex, Lovebug Starski (wassup)
I'm blowin up like you thought I would Call the crib, same number same hood (that's
right) It's all good (it's aaalll good)
And if you don't know, now you know, ***
[Hook] You know very well who you are
Don't let em hold you down, reach for the stars
You had a goal, but not that many Cause you're the only one I'll give you good
and plenty
[Verse 2] I made the change from a common thief
To up close and personal with Robin Leach And I'm far from cheap, I smoke skunk with
my peeps all day Spread love, it's the Brooklyn way
The Moet and Alizé keep me pissy Girls used to diss me
Now they write letters cause they miss me I never thought it could happen, this rappin
stuff I was too used to packin gats and stuff
Now honeys play me close like butter play toast
From the Mississippi down to the east coast Condos in Queens, indo for weeks
Sold out seats to hear Biggie Smalls speak Livin life without fear
Puttin 5 karats in my baby girl's ears Lunches, brunches, interviews by the pool
Considered a fool cause I dropped out of high school
Stereotypes of a black male misunderstood And it's still all good
Uh...and if you don't know, now you know, ***
[Hook]
[Verse 3] Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis
When I was dead broke, man I couldn't picture this
50-inch screen, money green leather sofa Got two rides, a limousine with a chauffeur
Phone bill about two G's flat No need to worry, my accountant handles that
And my whole crew is lounging Celebrating every day, no more public housing
Thinking back on my one-room shack Now my mom pimps a Ac with minks on her back
And she loves to show me off, of course Smiles every time my face is up in The Source
We used to fuss when the landlord dissed us No heat, wonder why Christmas missed us
Birthdays was the worst days Now we sip champagne when we thirst-ay
Uh, damn right I like the life I live Cause I went from negative to positive
And it's all
(It's all good)
...and if you don't know, now you know, *** Track 10 on Ready to Die