Gossip

Lil Wayne

About Gossip

"Gossip" is the first single from Lil Wayne's EP The Leak. The single was officially released December 18, 2007 to the iTunes Store. The song contains samples of "Stop! in the Name of Love" as performed by Margie Joseph.


Year:
2008
3:14
166 
#4

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I hate gossip,
And I don't walk around looking for it, you know? 
But yesterday it seemed to just wander until it found me,
You know like,
Gossip found me
Then why don't you just provin' it
How? You don't know how to prove it?,
Well, what you just do is.

Stop, hatin' on a nigga
That is a weak emotion
The lady of a nigga
And you could get tipped
Like ya waitin' on a nigga, 
Put a body bag and an apron on a nigga

I give my all behind the mic,
But you could never see, if you sit behind the light
You don't have to pick me, to win the title fight
But I'm a wear that championship belt so tight
And if I'm wrong, there is no right
And if I'm wrong, there is no white
I'm tryna be po-lite, 
but you bitches in my hair like the fucking Po-lice
My flow is rare, these other rappers nice,
These other rappers bark,
Some of em' even bite
But I'm much more bright
I give the game sight
So before you dim the light you just might, might, wanna

Think it over (think it over) ooh
Think it over (think it over) baby baby

Stop, analyzin' critacizin',
You should realize what I am and start epidamizin'
Legitimate, I got the heart of the biggest lion
I'm confident like f*ck 'em all pull out my dick and ride it
My flow sick, so sick, it's like my shit is dyin'
It rains a lot in my city, because my citys cryin'
because my citys dyin'
But I emerge from all of that, I am a livin pio-neer, sighin'
Fear God, not them
Steer my Robin Coupe through the streets of the booth and
Soo-woo
And, then I leek a tub in the boot, I leave a blood bath,
Sorry there's a tub in the boot, now where the drugs at?
I'm twisted like the strings on a shoe
No nigga f*ck that
I'm twisted like the strings on a boot, 
Now where New Orleans at?
I feel hip hop stole me like a bus pass
So in your possession, I, I must ask

Hey, haven't I been good to you? (Think it over)
Tell me, haven't I been sweet to you?

Drag my name through the mud
I come out clean
Cast away stones
I won't even blink
A gun is not a math problem,
I won't even think
Just leave you dead like the meat under my sink
Don't believe in me
Don't believe me
I've graduated from hungry,
And made it to greedy
My flow is like pasta
Take it and eat it
But I'm a need cheese if I'm bakin' a ziti
You niggas want beef?
I want a steak in the weed B
Lost in Amsterdam or Jamaica where weed be
Hard body nigga, takin' it easy
All about my paper, bout my paper like Eazy
Why do rappers, lot of rappers, lot of fans, lot of rappers, lot of rappers
Lie like actin', cut the motherfuckin' cameras
Cut the check, nigga f*ck your pops
And make it out to Mr. Hip Hop

I'm not dead, I'm alive 

And I ain't dead I'm alive

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Lil Wayne

Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. (born September 27, 1982), better known by his stage name Lil Wayne ( /ˌlɪl ˈweɪn/), is an American rapper. In 1991, at the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1996, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included rappers Juvenile, B.G., and Young Turk. Hot Boys debuted with Get It How U Live! that year. Lil Wayne gained most of his success with the group's major selling album Guerrilla Warfare, released in 1999. Also in 1999, Lil Wayne released his Platinum debut album Tha Block Is Hot, selling over one million copies in the U.S. more »

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Written by: Dwayne Carter, Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland, Nicholas Warwar, Edward Jr. Holland

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Origin
"Gossip" is a song by American rapper Lil Wayne. It was initially released as a freestyle rap during his performance at the BET Awards in 2007.
Song Style
The song is known for its raw rap style and considered an outstanding freestyle rap. It casts light on Wayne's skill as a freestyler.
Album Association
Although quite popular, "Gossip" did not feature on any album formally. It was later included on the bonus disc of "Tha Carter III" in some (Target) stores.
Lyrics Significance
The lyrics of "Gossip" strongly reflect how Lil Wayne responds to the criticism and rumour surrounding him in the music industry. This track proves that he does not wish to entertain negativity and gossip.
Live Performance
"Gossip" is known to be among the few songs related to Lil Wayne's BET Awards spectacle. Many fans acclaim his live manifestation of this song as being groundbreaking, testament to his exceptional talent.
Song Length
Like most of the freestyle raps, "Gossip" is not lengthy and merely lasts for about 3 minutes.
Music Theme
In "Gossip," Lil Wayne alludes to multiple themes, including criticism, negativity, resilience, fame, and success, all strung together by his signature bravado.
Sound and Beat
The song retains a steady, semi-dark hip-hop beat, exemplifying Wayne's style in the mid to late 2000s.
Reception
Overall, the song was well-received by fans and critics alike. Although it wasn't a chart-topper, Wayne's charisma and strength in freestyle rap were highly appreciated through this track.
Legacy
The verses from "Gossip" are often quoted by fans and critics and are an example of Lil Wayne's strength as a lyricist and rapper in general. This song still finds itself on the playlists of his fans globally.

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