Hate Me Now

Diddy, Nas, Puff Daddy

About Hate Me Now

"Hate Me Now" is the second and final single by rapper Nas featuring Puff Daddy, from Nas' third studio album I Am.... The backbeat is inspired by, and contains some samples from, Carl Orff's Carmina Burana. It was ranked 119 on XXL's best songs of the 1990s.


Year:
1999
4:44
78 
#1

 The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com

Escobar season has returned... 
It's 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 N****s) 
'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 

B****es 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 s*** 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 n**** 
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 n****s 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 n****s feel this right 

Do it now 

[Chorus]

It's 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, n****s 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 
N****s 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: x 2] 

(Do it now, do it now) 
(do it now, do it now) 
(Come on) 
(Hate me now, hate me now) 

(C'mon n****s, see'mon n****s) 
(Do it now, get the s*** over with) 
(It ain't gonna ever stop n****s)

 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!


Nas

Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones ( /nɑːˈsɪər/; born September 14, 1973), better known mononymously as Nas ( /ˈnɑːz/), is an American rapper and actor. He is also the son of jazz musician Olu Dara. Nas has released eight consecutive platinum and multi-platinum albums since 1994, four of which topped the Billboard charts upon release and has sold over thirteen-million records in the United States alone. Nas was also part of the hip hop supergroup The Firm, which released one album under Dr. Dre's record label Aftermath. Aside from rapping, Nas is also an occasional actor and has appeared in feature films such as Hype Williams' directorial debut Belly, Ticker and In Too Deep and the television show Hawaii Five-0. more »

4 fans

Written by: ANTHONY MOODY, NASIR JONES

Lyrics © JELLYBEAN MUSIC GROUP

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


10 facts about this song

Release Information
The track "Hate Me Now" was released by Nas as the second single from his studio album "I Am…" on April 6, 1999.
Collaboration
This popular hip hop number features a guest appearance by rapper and producer Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs, making it a significant collaboration at the time.
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.
Controversial Music Video
The 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.
Connection with 2Pac
Some 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.
Sampling
This song samples "O Fortuna" from the cantata "Carmina Burana" by Carl Orff.
Award Nomination
Although it didn't win, "Hate Me Now" was nominated for Best Rap Video at the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards.
In Popular Culture
The 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."
Behind the Scenes Altercation
There 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.
Successful Producers
The 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.

Discuss the Hate Me Now Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Hate Me Now Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 26 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/3308224/Nas/Hate+Me+Now>.

    Missing lyrics by Nas?

    Know any other songs by Nas? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    Hate Me Now

    42.7M
    272.7K     0

    Top Hot 100 Songs 1999

    Billboard #62


    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    David Coverdale is the founding member and vocalist of which band?
    A Def Leppard
    B Journey
    C Motley Crüe
    D Whitesnake

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Don't miss Nas's

    Upcoming Events

    »
    Nas tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!