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.


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It's Fifty 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 said you a gangster but you never pop nuttin'
We said you a wanksta and you need to stop frontin'
You ain't a friend of mine (yeah)
You ain't no kin of mine (nah)
What makes you think that I won't run up on you with the nine
We do this all the time, right now we on the grind
So hurry up and copy and go selling nicks and dimes
Shorty she so fine, I gotta make her mine
A a** like that gotta be one of a kind
I crush 'em every time, punch 'em with every line
I'm f***ing with they mind
I make 'em press rewind
They know they can't shine if I'm around the rhyme
Been on parole since ninety-four 'cause I commit the crime
I send you my line, I did it three to nine
If D's ran up in my crib, you know who dropping dimes

You said you a gangsta
But you never pop nothing
We said you a wanksta
And you need to stop frontin'
You go to the dealership
But you never cop nuttin'
You been hustling a long time
And you ain't got nothing

You said you a gangsta
But you never pop nothing
We said you a wanksta
And you need to stop frontin'
You go to the dealership
But you never cop nuttin'
You been hustling a long time
And you ain't got nothing

Damn Homie, in high school you was the man, homie
What the f*** happened to you?
I got the sickest vendetta when it come to the chedda
And if you play with my paper, you gotta meet my berretta
Now shorty think I'm a sweat her, sipping on amaretto
I'm living once than deada, I know I can do better
She look good but I know she after my chedda
She tryna get in my pockets, homie and I ain't gonna let her
Be easy, stop the bulls***, you get your whole crew wet
We in the club doin' the same ol' two step
Guerrilla unit cause they say we bugged out
'Cause we don't go nowhere without toast we thugged out

You said you a gangsta
But you never pop nothing
We said you a wanksta
And you need to stop frontin'
You go to the dealership
But you never cop nuttin'
You been hustling a long time
And you ain't got nothing

You said you a gangsta
But you never pop nothing
We said you a wanksta
And you need to stop frontin'
You go to the dealership
But you never cop nuttin'
You been hustling a long time
And you ain't got nothing

Me I'm no mobsta, me I'm no gangsta
Me I'm no hitman, me I'm just me, me
Me I'm no wanksta, me I'm no acta
But it's me you see on your TV
'Cause I hustle baby, this rap s*** is so easy
I'm gettin' what you get for a brick to talk greasy
By any means, partner, I got to eat on these streets
If you play me close, for sure I'm gonna pop my heat
N****s saying they going murd' Fifty, how?
We riding 'round with guns the size of Lil Bow Wow
What you know about A-Ks and are fifteens?
Equipped with night vision, shell catchers and F-bangs, huh

You said you a gangsta
But you never pop nothing
We said you a wanksta
And you need to stop frontin'
You go to the dealership
But you never cop nuttin'
You been hustling a long time
And you ain't got nothing

You said you a gangsta
But you never pop nothing
We said you a wanksta
And you need to stop frontin'
You go to the dealership
But you never cop nuttin'
You been hustling a long time
And you ain't got nothing

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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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