Hate Me Now
Nas
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Escobar season has returned... Its been a long time Been a long time comin' Looks like the death of me now But you know, there's no turning back now This is what makes me This is what I am [Chorus:] You can hate me now (QB) But I won't stop now (Real Niggas) Cause I can't stop now (Bravehearts) You can hate me now (C'mon) But I won't stop now 'Cause I can't stop now You can hate me now You can hate me nooow Do it now, do it now Do it now Don't hate me, hate the money I see, clothes that I buy Ice that I wear, clothes that I try Close your eyes, picture me rollin', Sixes, money foldin' Bitches honeys that swollen The riches, Nas get in ya Most critically acclaimed Pulitzer prize winner Best storyteller thug narrator my style's greater Model dater, big threat to a lot of you haters Commentators ring side try watchin' my paper Almost a decade quite impressive Most of the best is in the essence For this rap shit that I stand for Expanding more to the big screen Bill gates dreams But it seems you'd rather see me in jail With state dreams Want me off the scene fast But good things last Like your favorite M.C. still makin' some mean cash First rapper to bring a platinum plaque Back to the projects But you still want to hate, be my guest I suggest Do it now [Chorus :] Do it now, I told you do it now You want to hate me then hate me What can I do? But keep gettin' money Funny I was just like you I had to hustle hard never give up Until I made it Now why'all sayin' that's a clever nigga Nothing to play with Hate on me, I blew but I'm the same ol G People warn me, when you're on top there's envy Took my niggas out the hood but you doubt on us Sayin' we left the hood But can't get it out of us My bad, should I step out my shoes Give 'em to you? Here's my car and my house You can live in that too Criticize when I flow for the streets Hate my dress code Gucci this, Fendi that What you expect hoe Nickname esco Took this game to its threshold Best flow I bet the whole U.S. know Try to make it like you the realest But who the illest? Think we all know the answer to that Cause niggas feel this right Do it now [Chorus:] Its a thin line between paper and hate Friends and snakes, nine millis and thirty-eights Hell or the pearly gates I was destined to come Predicted, blame God, he blew breath in my lungs Second to none, wicked turn wives to widows Shoot through satin pillows, the desolate one Took a little time to claim my spot Chairman of the board until this game stop And I side with the Lord Ride for the cause While driving, niggas shot out my doors Plottin', I'm sure to catch me With they glocks to my jaw Try stickin' my up but I But I flipped on these ducks Instead of me Ambulances were picking them up Niggas fear what they don't understand Hate what they can't conquer Guess its just a theory of man Became a monster, atop of the world Never fallin' I'm as real as they come From day one, forever ballin' See'mon [Chorus: Repeat 2X] (Do it now, do it now) (do it now, do it now) (c'mon) (Hate me now, hate me now) (C'mon niggas, see'mon niggas) (do it now, get the shit over with) (it ain't gonna ever stop niggas)
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Written by: ANTHONY MOODY, NASIR JONES, GAVIN MARCHAND
Lyrics © JELLYBEAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave
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10 facts about this song
Release InformationThe track "Hate Me Now" was released by Nas as the second single from his studio album "I Am…" on April 6, 1999.
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CollaborationThis popular hip hop number features a guest appearance by rapper and producer Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs, making it a significant collaboration at the time.
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Chart Performance"Hate Me Now" peaked at number 62 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 18 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart.
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Controversial Music VideoThe original version of the song's music video depicted Nas and Puff Daddy being crucified in a manner similar to Jesus Christ, which sparked heated controversy. The final scenes of the video, showing Combs being crucified, were later edited out at his request.
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Connection with 2PacSome fans and critics believe that "Hate Me Now" is a direct response to 2Pac's song "Hit 'em Up," as the two artists had a rivalry before 2Pac's death.
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SamplingThis song samples "O Fortuna" from the cantata "Carmina Burana" by Carl Orff.
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Award NominationAlthough it didn't win, "Hate Me Now" was nominated for Best Rap Video at the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards.
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In Popular CultureThe song "Hate Me Now" has been included in various popular culture elements, including the soundtracks of several video games like "Madden NFL 10" and the 2014 film "A Most Violent Year."
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Behind the Scenes AltercationThere was a famous altercation between Nas and Combs after the release of the music video. Combs had requested his crucifixion scenes to be removed, but they were mistakenly included when the video aired on MTV, leading to a confrontation between the two artists.
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Successful ProducersThe song "Hate Me Now" was produced by music producers Poke and Tone, also known as Trackmasters, who have helped produce successful records for other notable artists such as Jay-Z, Mariah Carey, and The Notorious B.I.G.
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