Wanna Be a Baller
Fat Pat
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Want to be a baller shot caller Twenty inch blades on the Impala A caller gettin laid tonight Swisher rolled tight gotta spray my ice I hit the HIIIGHWAY making money the FLYYYY WAY But there's got to be a BETT ER WAYY! A better way better way YEAH AHHHH I'ma baller I'ma twenty inch crawler Blades on Impala, diamond rottweiller Octane hauler, not a leader not follower Break these boys off I'ma twenty inch crawler Bust a left, a right, I'm outta sight I'm throwed I'm bouncin off the road I'm in a modem with them foe dem Tiny tune -- hop out my big body form Chain with the chong, can't forget Moet along I'm hot, find me lookin good, diamonds against my wood Man it's understood -- got money in my hood I'm pushing big body can't stop me For the nine-eight got to sell a million copy I'ma crawl slow puffin on the Optimo hit the sto' I'ma go real slow -- puffin indo out the do' I'ma lit the stash green, man I'm lookin clean Want remote control screens with ice bezeltynes Want to be a baller shot caller Twenty inch blades on the Impala A caller gettin laid tonight Swisher rolled tight gotta spray my ice I hit the HIIIGHWAY making money the FLYYYY WAY But there's got to be a BETT ER WAYY! A better way better way YEAH AHHHH Big ballin, smashin, makin my ends Smokin big killa gettin high in the Benz Big ballin, smashin, makin my ends Smokin big killa gettin high in the Benz In the wind smoke goes as I crawl down on Vogues Twenty Lorenzo, smoke all up in my nose Yo' eyes, get froze, as you see my low Candy-red, two-do', let my top down slow Hittin, my remote, sittin, in my shit Presidential V-12 with that AMG kit It don't quit, as I get high From K.C. to H-Town, connectin SouthSide Now we worldwide, watch me highside Fat Pat blowin killa, can't be denied 187 thugs, oh yeah we got love Blowin sticky green we flow through and above Want to be a baller shot caller Twenty inch blades on the Impala A caller gettin laid tonight Swisher rolled tight gotta spray my ice I hit the HIIIGHWAY making money the FLYYYY WAY But there's got to be a BETT ER WAYY! A better way better way YEAH AHHHH Sittin' Fat Down South, rollin Benz on blocks Mo' scrilla I got, signin with Shortstop And that's for real, so tell me how you feel To make a million dollars out my first record deal Shortstop -- puttin up your motherfuckin ear Really really don't give a f*ck and I ain't drinkin on no beer Codeine what I sip, pistol grip when I ride Trunk hit fo' life baby it's SouthSide We on a fuckin mission Expedition Navigator That's how we be ridin, alligator suitcasin Puttin it in your face, and that's for real Shinin harder than the grill it's the player Lil' Will Down with the 2-Low, Yungstar be a thug So nigga nigga what? I'm down with my own thugs Mo' thugs in the pound, you know it's goin down Represent that H-Town, pop trunks surround by sound Want to be a baller shot caller Twenty inch blades on the Impala A caller gettin laid tonight Swisher rolled tight gotta spray my ice I hit the HIIIGHWAY making money the FLYYYY WAY But there's got to be a BETT ER WAYY! A better way better way YEAH AHHHH I gots to get better man, it gots to move on Switched from Motorola to a PrimeCo phone Broke in two chrome, now you know no dope pigeon Used to count my spoke, now these hoes count my inches Had to get older -- man it got colder I done got grown and got a chip on my shoulder Licks in Kuwait, got links in Pakistan Boys don't understand virtual reality Caravan Double doors marble floors naked hoes around me Every time I'm comin out, niggaz they want to sign me Got the Lil' Will diamond grillers ?? Blaze in the Benz and you can't forget the den The boo went down to Rueben's, I'm watchin on a movie Drop the top it's cotton, and you know I'm in a jacuzzi Bourban and I'm swervin, man it's gettin hot My last name Lemmon, drive my tight'um off the lot, David Taylor Want to be a baller shot caller Twenty inch blades on the Impala A caller gettin laid tonight Swisher rolled tight gotta spray my ice I hit the HIIIGHWAY making money the FLYYYY WAY But there's got to be a BETT ER WAYY! A better way better way YEAH AHHHH I hit the highway Everything's my way, I par-le Everyday all day, ain't no way Boys can't stop as I slide through your neighborhood Chop chop chop, headed straight to the top I only play to win -- bout to close up shop Showstoppin dead end, pimp the pen once again Peep the message I send Take these levels that you devils can't comprehend Big bout it Benz -- as I floss through the south Big blue lens -- now whatcha talkin about? Close yo' mouth -- as I settle all scores Scream and shout -- my similes and metaphors Mansion doors -- I constantly close All you hoes -- go and take off your clothes Lord knows -- ain't no time to play Commence to fuckin and-a suckin on the H.A.W.K. Want to be a baller shot caller Twenty inch blades on the Impala A caller gettin laid tonight Swisher rolled tight gotta spray my ice I hit the HIIIGHWAY making money the FLYYYY WAY But there's got to be a BETT ER WAYY! A better way better way YEAH AHHHH
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Written by: BRUCE ISAAC RHODES, JARVIS LEMON, JOHN EDWARD HAWKINS, PATRICK L. HAWKINS, TERENCE GLEN PREJEAN, TROY BIRKLETT
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Wanna Be a Baller" as a song was released on April 20, 1999.
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Artist CollaborationThis song is actually a lead single from Lil' Troy's album "Sittin' Fat Down South," but it features American rapper Fat Pat and additional verses from other artists.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a remarkable success, peaking at number seventy on the Billboard Hot 100, twenty-two on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and thirteen on the Hot Rap Songs.
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Certification"Wanna Be a Baller" is a certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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TributeThe song was a posthumous release for Fat Pat, who was murdered in 1998 and thus served as a tribute to the tragically lost artist.
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Impact on Lil' Troy's CareerThe song "Wanna Be a Baller" by Lil' Troy played a key role in launching his career to greater heights in the hip-hop and musical world.
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Cultural InfluenceThe song is widely considered a classic in the southern hip-hop genre and has significantly influenced hip-hop music and culture. It continues to maintain its popularity, even years after its release.
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SamplingThe pop culture influence of "Wanna Be a Baller" extends beyond the song itself, as many other artists have since sampled the song in their own music.
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Title SignificanceThe title "Wanna Be a Baller" reflects the desire of many individuals to attain a high status, wealth, or reputation, a common theme in hip-hop music.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Wanna Be a Baller" showcases the Texas hip-hop scene of the late 90s and complements the overall message of the song.
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