Lunch Money
Pusha T
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Yeah, I'm taking niggas' lunch money Too bad, I was fucking hungry Real niggas don't notice you I'm the only dopeboy quotable Mami tryna land a Sinatra So she don't f*ck niggas with Apple watches 'Cause Rolex shopping is more exciting Shout out to dopeboy LED 16 swipers Howard homecoming kingpins Movie on my neck with the screen gems Me and my nigga havin' bottle wars Forty thousand on the floor when them bottles pour Spill, nigga, a Blu Ray to your DVD You might've caught me on TMZ Cameo tryna sue a nigga (f*ck 'em) 'Cause I party hard like it's three of me America's still abusing us And 9/11 is the Ku Klux So why wouldn't I fire back When everyday them niggas shooting us? True enough, I'm out of line You better stand for something before you out of time This is crime by design If the crown ain't mine tell me who am I behind Yeah, I'm taking niggas' lunch money Too bad, I was fucking hungry Real niggas don't notice you I'm the only dopeboy quotable Pocket get me everything I want Riding 'round with Miguel Cotto in the trunk What I'm cooking in the kitchen, niggas Bobby Brown, New Edition, niggas What I'm wearing in this blizzard, nigga Mink, leather or it's lizard, nigga St. Laurent, I'm in all layers The mannequin to you ballplayers Shout out my Mac 11 monster Grew up on Nintendo playing Contra And though that nigga only 5'9 One hundred bodies on his timeline What's the price of success? Lost my bitch, bought a chef The 911 cost 211 Watch looking like a jeweler's heaven Hottest seven, I'm so alive Your bank account Swiss, nigga, so is mine This is crime by design If the crown ain't mine tell me who am I behind Yeah, I'm taking niggas' lunch money Too bad, I was fucking hungry Real niggas don't notice you I'm the only dopeboy quotable
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Written by: TERRENCE THORNTON, KANYE WEST, JEAN JACQUES PERREY, NOAH GOLDSTEIN, ANGELO BADALAMENTI, MARIE PERREAULT
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Lunch Money" is a song by American rapper and songwriter, Pusha T. Born as Terrence LeVarr Thornton, Pusha T is known for his raw, hard-hitting lyrics that often discuss street life.
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Music ProductionThe song was produced by Kanye West, an influential figure in the music industry and a long-time collaborator with Pusha T.
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Unexpected ReleaseThe track "Lunch Money" was unexpectedly released in November 2014, debuting on Google Play for free download.
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Song InspirationThe song's title "Lunch Money" refers to the money kids bring to school to buy lunch, symbolising the economic struggles of the hustle.
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Musical Response"Lunch Money" was greatly appreciated by the music community and critics who lauded both Pusha T's lyrical prowess and Kanye West's unconventional production.
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Genre ClassificationThe song falls under the genre of hip-hop, showcasing Pusha T's talent for storytelling within the rap music scene.
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Album Contribution"Lunch Money" serves as the lead single from Pusha T's second studio album, "King Push," which was released in 2015.
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Lyric ContentIn the song, Pusha T raps about his and other people's hustle to make ends meet, a constant theme in his music that has garnered him critical acclaim.
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Musical StyleThe song showcases an edgy musical style, combining heavy hip-hop beats and distinctive sampling, a signature of producer Kanye West.
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Cultural SignificancePusha T's "Lunch Money" was critical in shaping the modern sound of hip-hop, carving out space for raw and gritty narratives in mainstream music.
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