Privileged Rappers
Drake and 21 Savage continue their promotion for their new collaborative album called, "Her Loss". The album has been enjoying its share of streams, and a bit of controversy. As a part of their promotion, the rappers have released a series of content to show love to some of the prominent platforms like SNL and Vogue Magazine. Recently, they tackled the popular "Colors" series for the single, "Privileged Rappers".
Privileged Rappers
Woah, woah, woahYeah, let's have sex in the bank, tell 'em to open the safeI hate a privileged rapper who don't even know what it takeThe diamonds, they hit like a rainbow, that's 'cause the necklace a Frank (Purr)Woah, woah, woahYeah, let's have sex in the 9 (Let's do it)Breakin' and bendin' her spine (Let's do it, let's do it)I hate a privileged rapper that ain't had a hit since he signed (Let's do it)Niggas be full of excuses, act like they takin' they time (For real, for real)
No, no, noLet's have sex in the bank, tell 'em to open the safeI hate a privileged rapper who don't even know what it takeThe diamonds, they hit like a rainbow, that's 'cause the necklace a Frank (Purr)Woah, woah, woahYeah, let's have sex in the 9 (Let's do it)Breakin' and bendin' her spine (Let's do it, let's do it)I hate a privileged rapper that ain't had a hit since he signed (Let's do it)Niggas be full of excuses, act like they takin' they time (For real, for real)
"Privileged Rappers" by 21 Savage is a song that critiques the hip-hop industry and the privileged rappers that exist within it. The lyrics express 21 Savage's frustration with rappers who have not experienced struggle and yet still claim to be authentic. He takes issue with these rappers because they do not understand the true nature of the industry, and have not had to battle through its ups and downs.21 Savage contrasts his own experiences with those of the privileged rappers, highlighting his time handing out CDs before people bought them and his willingness to count his earnings even though it was already sealed. He claims to have worked hard for everything he has earned, and feels that this gives him a deeper understanding of the industry.The lyrics also contain references to violence, with 21 Savage bragging about his willingness to go to war with his enemies. He also criticizes privileged rappers who have not had any hits since they signed, and perceives them to be full of excuses and not taking the industry seriously.Overall, the song embodies a sense of frustration with the hypocrisy and inauthenticity in the hip-hop industry, and celebrates the value of hard work, perseverance, and humility.
Look at me dead in my eyes, I know that you know that a nigga ain't lyin'Too much respect, all of my shawty BDs, they know not to try itToo much respect, I used to hand out CDs before they would buy itWoah, she love me so much, it seem like she biasedNiggas don't know how I live, but that's 'cause they live at the Hyatt, ayy4L step team steppin' on shit 'til it's quietHe brought me the money sealed up, I still had to count it, I cannot just eye itYeah, let's have sex in the bank, tell 'em to open the safeI hate a privileged rapper who don't even know what it takeThe diamonds, they hit like a rainbow, that's 'cause the necklace a Frank (Purr)Woah, woah, woahYeah, let's have sex in the 9 (Let's do it)Breakin' and bendin' her spine (Let's do it, let's do it)I hate a privileged rapper that ain't had a hit since he signed (Let's do it)Niggas be full of excuses, act like they takin' they time (For real, for real)Look at me dead in my eyes, you see all the times that I had to go slide (21)Too many sticks, we go to war with whoever, ain't never been biased (Pussy)Too many sticks, how was they your opps and none of 'em died? (Pussy)Hol' up (21), hol' up (21), hol' up (21)Why you pull up at one in the morning and sit on the edge of the bed? (For what?)Textin' emojis, tongue out, eggplant, must've went over her head (21)Catch him outside of the studio (Pussy), make him repeat what he said (Pussy, pussy)Yeah, yeah, let's have sex in the car (On God)The Maybach came with a bar (21)I'm wipin' my dick with her bra (21, pew, pew, pew)Sniped his ass, he got hit in the head from far (Pussy)Opps gets undivided attention, I give them my all (On God)How you come over to the spot when you know it's your time of the month? (How?)Make a diss and see how fast you go from the booth to a blunt (Pussy)She say she hungry, I gave her dick for brunch (On God)Send me my whole fee, I don't do backends and fronts (21)No, no, noLet's have sex in the bank, tell 'em to open the safeI hate a privileged rapper who don't even know what it takeThe diamonds, they hit like a rainbow, that's 'cause the necklace a Frank (Purr)Woah, woah, woahYeah, let's have sex in the 9 (Let's do it)Breakin' and bendin' her spine (Let's do it, let's do it)I hate a privileged rapper that ain't had a hit since he signed (Let's do it)Niggas be full of excuses, act like they takin' they time (For real, for real) 041b061a72