Hard Out Here for a Pimp
Three 6 Mafia, Paula Campbell
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You know it's hard out here for a pimp (you ain't know) When he tryin' to get this money for the rent (you ain't know) For the Cadillacs and gas money spent (you ain't know) Will cause a whole lot of bitches jumpin' ship (you ain't know) You know it's hard out here for a pimp (you ain't know) When he tryin' to get this money for the rent (you ain't know) For the Cadillacs and gas money spent (you ain't know) Will have a whole lot of bitches jumpin' ship (you ain't know) Through my eyes, I done seen some crazy thangs in the street Gotta couple of girls workin' on the track just for me But I gotta keep my game tight like Kobe on game night Like takin' from a girl don't know no better I know that ain't right Done seen people killed, done seen people deal Done seen people live in poverty with no meal It's messed up where I live, but that's just how it is It might be new to you, but it's been like this for years It's blood, sweat and tears when it come down to a lick I'm tryin' to get rich 'fore I leave up out of here I'm tryin' to have thangs but it's hard for a pimp So I'm prayin' and I'm hopin' to God I don't slip, yeah You know it's hard out here for a pimp (you ain't know) When he tryin' to get this money for the rent (you ain't know) For the Cadillacs and gas money spent (you ain't know) Will cause a whole lot of bitches jumpin' ship (you ain't know) You know it's hard out here for a pimp (you ain't know) When he tryin' to get this money for the rent (you ain't know) For the Cadillacs and gas money spent (yeah, Academy Award winner) Will have a whole lot of bitches jumpin' ship (Three 6 Mafia) (You know what time it is) Man, it seems like I'm duckin', dodgin' bullets everyday Ghouls hatin' on me 'cause I got girls on the bay But I gotta stay paid, gotta stay above water Couldn't keep up with my girls, that's when thangs got harder North Memphis where I'm from, I'm 7th street bound Where people all the time end up lost and never found Man, these girls take me through thangs, keep me with a headache I'm hopin' every night, they don't end up bein' dead weight I got a snow bunny and a Black girl too You pay the right price and they'll both do you That's the way the game goes, gotta keep it strictly pimpin' Gotta keep my hustle tight, makin' change off these women, yeah You know it's hard out here for a pimp (you ain't know) When he tryin' to get this money for the rent (you ain't know) For the Cadillacs and gas money spent (you ain't know) Will cause a whole lot of bitches jumpin' ship (you ain't know) You know it's hard out here for a pimp (you ain't know) When he tryin' to get this money for the rent (you ain't know) For the Cadillacs and gas money spent (you ain't know) Will have a whole lot of bitches jumpin' ship (you ain't know)
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Written by: Cedric Coleman, Jordan Houston, Paul D. Beauregard
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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10 facts about this song
Oscar-winning achievement"Hard out Here for a Pimp" won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2006. It's one of the very few rap songs in history to have achieved this prestigious honour.
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Film FeatureThe song was composed for the film "Hustle & Flow," where it was performed by the movie's main characters.
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Writing CreditsThree 6 Mafia members DJ Paul, Juicy J, and their colleague Frayser Boy were among the writers of the song.
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Lyrics ContentThe lyrics of the song reflect the struggles and hardships of a pimp's life and were written to maintain authenticity to the movie's central character's lifestyle.
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Censored PerformanceDuring their performance at the 78th Academy Awards, the group had to alter some of the lyrics due to the explicit content since it was a live TV performance.
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Impact on Rap MusicThis song’s Oscar recognition helped bring southern rap music and crunk genre into the mainstream media and further promoted the southern hip-hop scene.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the label of "Sony BMG" and was a part of the "Hustle & Flow" original soundtrack.
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Inclusive RecognitionThree 6 Mafia became the first African American hip-hop group to win an Oscar in any category.
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Track LengthThe full-length track of "Hard Out Here for a Pimp" is of duration 2 minutes and 53 seconds. It is relatively short compared to many other hip-hop songs.
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Historical SignificanceIt's the second rap song to win an Oscar, following Eminem's "Lose Yourself" from the film "8 Mile" in 2002.
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