Wanksta

50 Cent

About Wanksta

"Wanksta" is a song by American rapper 50 Cent, released on November 5, 2002, as the second single from the soundtrack to the film 8 Mile (2002). The single, produced by Sha Money XL and John "J-Praize" Freeman, reached number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song originally appeared on 50 Cent's mixtape No Mercy, No Fear, released in August 2002.


Year:
2003
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Yea, It's 50, A.K.A. Ferrari, F-50, break it down
I got a lot of living, to do before I die,
And I ain't got time to waste. Let's make it

You say you a gangsta, but you never pop nothing
We say you a wanksta, then you need to stop fronting

You ain't a friend of mine,(yea) you ain't no kin to mine,(c'mon)
What makes you think that I won't run up on you wit the nine, (uh huh)
We do this all the time (what), right now we on the grind (yea)
So hurry up and cop and go resell it nicks and dimes, (uh huh)
Shortie, she so fine, I gotta make her mine,
A ass like that, gotta be one of a kind,(Whoo)
I crush em every time, punch em wit every line
I'm fucking with they mind, I make em press rewind
They know they can't shine, If I'm around to rhyme
Been on parole since ninety four, cause I commit the crime
I say them my line, I did it three to nine
The D's ran up in my crib, you know who drop the dime

You say you a gangsta, but you never pop nothing,
You say you a wanksta, then you need to stop fronting
You go to the dealership, but you don't never cop nothing
You been hustling a long time, but you ain't got nothing
You say you a gangsta, but you never pop nothing
You say you a wanksta, then you need to stop fronting
You go to the dealership, but you never cop nothing
You been hustling long time, but you ain't got nothing

Damn homie,
In high school you was the man homie
What the f*ck happened to you, I got the sickest vendetta, when it come to the chedda,(uh huh)
Nigga, you play with my paper, you gon meet my baretta
Now shortie think I'm a sweat her,(uh huh) I'm sippin on Amaretto, (yea)
I'm out here doin stilleta, I know I could do betta
She look good, but I know she after my chedda
She tryin to get in my pockets, homie, and I ain't gon let her
Be easy, start some bullshit, you get your whole crew wet
We in the club doin the same ol two step
Gorilla unit 'cause, they say we bugged out
Cause we don't go nowhere without toast be thugged out

You say you a gangsta, but you never pop nothing,
You say you a wanksta, then you need to stop fronting
You go to the dealership, but you don't never cop nothing
You been hustling a long time, but you ain't got nothing
You say you a gangsta, but you never pop nothing
You say you a wanksta, then you need to stop fronting
You go to the dealership, but you never cop nothing
You been hustling long time, but you ain't got nothing

Me, I'm no mobster, me, I'm no gangsta
Me, I'm no hit man, (yea) me, I'm just me
Me, I'm not wanksta, me, I'm no actor
But it's me you see, on your TV, cause I hustle babe
This rap shit is so easy, I'm getting what you get for a brick, to talk greasy
By any means, partner, I got to eat on these streets
When you play me close, fa' sure, I'ma pop my heat
Niggas say they goin' murder 50, how
We riding round wit guns the size, of Lil' Bow Wow
What you know about AK's and are-15's
Equipped wit night vision, shell catchers and empties, huh

You say you a gangsta, but you never pop nothing,
You say you a wanksta, then you need to stop fronting
You go to the dealership, but you don't never cop nothing
You been hustling a long time, but you ain't got nothing
You say you a gangsta, but you never pop nothing
You say you a wanksta, then you need to stop fronting
You go to the dealership, but you never cop nothing
You been hustling long time, but you ain't got nothing

Damn homie!

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50 Cent

Curtis James Jackson III (born July 6, 1975), better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2003) and The Massacre (2005). His album Get Rich or Die Tryin' has been certified eight times platinum by the RIAA. more »

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Written by: John Freeman, Curtis James Jackson

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Wanksta" by 50 Cent was released as a single on November 5, 2002.
Album Appearance
The song, which initially earned popularity on mixtapes, later appeared on the soundtrack to the film "8 Mile" and also on 50 Cent's debut studio album, "Get Rich or Die Tryin'."
Chart Performance
The song peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it 50 Cent's first entry on the chart.
Lyrics Inspiration
"Wanksta" is a term coined by 50 Cent for a person who pretends to be a gangster or hardcore but actually isn't.
Notable Feud
"Wanksta" was allegedly a diss track aimed at fellow rapper Ja Rule, although 50 Cent has never confirmed this.
Sales Record
The song has achieved platinum status by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), meaning it has sold over a million copies.
Music Video
The music video for "Wanksta" was directed by Jessy Terrero, who has worked with 50 cent for a number of his videos.
Eminem's Influence
Eminem, upon hearing "Wanksta" during a visit to a radio station in New York, played a major role in ensuring the song's placement on the "8 Mile" soundtrack.
Pop Culture Influence
The song has been referenced in a variety of films and television shows due to its catchy hook and memorable lyrics.
Critical Review
"Wanksta" received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised 50 Cent's storytelling ability and the song's beat.

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