Letter to My Niggas

Remember when my pockets was popped But if that money ain't comin', I'ma take it (take it) Felt like I was stuck on the block I got some niggas still in that situation (situation) But we still on the way to the top Put the whole gang on that jet for a vacation ('cation) And my brodie just came home from up top He said it feel like he goin' through the matrix (matrix) Man, life get dangerous Gotta stay alert man, these bullets is nameless Bad lil' vibe, she just wanna be my main chick Ask my guys, I ain't never do no changin' Yeah, we ain't never tuckin' chains let the chains swing We was dead broke on the block had to change things Shawty gon' blow me like a whistle 'cause my name ring, ayy I'm in Valentino not no Bathing Ape Felt like I was stuck but then I made a way This stuff in my cup gon' make me fade away Well connected like Wi-Fi We don't made some plays on the block, no, highlights Shooter turn your fuckin' tee shirt tie-dye She don't want no scrub nigga on the sideline Rest in peace my brothers, ain't no niggas like mine I ain't tryna be at the wrong place at the right time R.I.P D Block, 30s mask up Rest in peace Karon, we was supposed to run the cash up R.I.P Feezy, pourin' Henny for my past ones Rest in peace to Ron, we still ballin' like you supposed to R.I.P Jusglo and Maui gotta road to Gotta go we ain't money like we supposed to Gotta go and stack some money on the side Came a long way sittin' in the trap swattin' flies You ain't gang though, you can't come in here unless you buy (buy) My mother was really gettin' by (by) There was plenty nights I made her cry (cry) And I'm sorry for that, here's a bag take all the racks All the times I ain't call you back All the times that you flushed the packs I'm sorry for all of them times that I lied (that I lied) I came up, feel like I won a prize I could never be living in disguise Remember when my pockets was popped But if that money ain't comin', I'ma take it (take it) Felt like I was stuck on the block I got some niggas still in that situation (situation) But we still on the way to the top Put the whole gang on that jet for a vacation ('cation) And my brodie just came home from up top He said it feel like he goin' through the matrix (matrix) Young niggas on top, yeah, we up there Pray to God that my whole squad count it up, yeah How could I ever ride the wave, bitch, I'm from there No my guys ain't lettin' shit slide, you ain't from here And you not one of us With a bad bitch every time I hop out the truck Say you savage, nigga, get your block hours up We was clocked in 'til sun come up But I can't see my niggas struggle no more I just pull strings and you playin' tug-of-war I just do my thing so I wonder why they hate me Hit the stage make 'em all go crazy, ayy My big brother Matches taught me how to make plays Used to finesse a lot but we changed lanes We ain't ever claimin' no thots we just claim gangs Rico used to fuck up the pot just to maintain Penthouse, Time Square, free Broadway Sittin' reminiscin', me and Tango in the hallway Free my brother, I been thinkin' 'bout him all day Couple racks in commissary it's the small things Get some racks and it get scary how they all change I was broke and I was fiendin' for some Balmains Shit changed once I got up in the ball game And my wrist bling 'cause that money come in all ways Niggas fouled and we pullin' up from long range Wipe me down shawty lickin' all up on me Couple thou' gettin' all these bitches horny It's just a fling I will be right out by the morning It's aggravated where we from ain't never have it Gotta celebrate it, thinkin' 'bout my nigga Aggy If my niggas wasn't 'round I wouldn't be in this I just really hope my niggas seein' this Lookin' at the crowd I get, I dreamed of it Hope you know I'm comin' for the crown and I'm keepin' it I don't wanna see my brothers on the news In the concrete jungle growin' up with loose screws Remember when my pockets was popped But if that money ain't comin', I'ma take it (take it) Felt like I was stuck on the block I got some niggas still in that situation (situation) But we still on the way to the top Put the whole gang on that jet for a vacation ('cation) And my brodie just came home from up top He said it feel like he goin' through the matrix (matrix) --- Letter to My Niggas - Jay Critch