Nobody

French Montana, P. Diddy, Rick Ross

About Nobody

"Nobody" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Rick Ross, taken from his sixth studio album Mastermind (2014). The song, produced by Diddy, features a guest appearance by rapper French Montana. It was written by William Roberts, Sean Combs, Karim Kharbouch, Christopher Wallace, Stevie Jordan, Ephrem Lopez and Jiv Poss. On February 19, 2014, it was released as the album's third promotional single. "Nobody" was met with generally positive reviews from music critics. It debuted at number 38 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs upon the album's release.  


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You wanted to fuckin' walk around these roaches
These niggas is roaches
These niggas is mere motherfuckin' mortals
I'm tryna push you to supreme bein'
You don't wanna motherfuckin'
You don't wanna embrace your destiny
You wanna get by
You don't wanna go into the motherfuckin' dark
Where it's lonely
You can't handle the motherfuckin', the pain
Of the motherfuckin' not knowin' when the shit is gonna stop

Mama's tryna save me
But she don't know I'm tryna save her
Man, them niggas tried to play me
Man, 'til I got this paper
You're nobody 'til somebody kills you

"Blast for me" the last words from my nigga
On the pavement, born killers, body shivers
Drug money, dollar figures
Hustlers moving out of rentals, art of war is mental
Having sushi down in Nobu
Strapped like an Afghan soldier, nowhere to go to
So it's bang, no survivors
Only riders on my rider, murder rate rises
Stalkin' niggas on their IG's, never; I be
Still solo, Under Armour still Polo
No wire, on fire
My desire for fine things made me a liar, a shooter
Gettin' high feeling like it's voodoo
Nine lives, SK with the cooler
Makaveli in the 'Rari, still B-I double G, I, E
I pray you smoke with me
Go to bed with a kilo like Casino
Janet Reno, we all we got the creed to Nino
Pretty cars in the driveway
If you cut it then you sideways, double up, crime pays

Mama's tryna save me
But she don't know I'm tryna save her
Man, them niggas tried to play me
Man, 'til I got this paper
You're nobody 'til somebody kills you

You fuckin' wanna walk around with these niggas?
What the f*ck is their culture?
Where the f*ck is their souls at?
What defines you?
These niggas with these fuckin' silly looks on their faces
You wanna walk around with them or you wanna walk with God, nigga!
Make up your got damn mind!

I'm from where the streets test you
Niggas mix business and pleasure where the cocaine measure
The narcotics is our product
The by-product, you walk up on me, I cock it
New Mercedes as it peels off
Nothing penetrates the steel doors, gang signs, see 'em all
I said my prayer as I'm countin' sheep
Never really athletic, but I play for keeps, do you feel me?
The mortician, the morgue fillin' with more snitches
We kill 'em and taking their bitches, R.I.P
Chinchillas on a winter night
Black bottles when I'm feelin' like, you wanna know what winners like
And I'm never on that tour bus
Just a decoy for niggas, the PJ's for two of us
Ciroc boys down to die for Diddy
My niggas ride for less, keep it real, homie, made me filthy
Touch mine until it's even keel
Like I'm knowing every heathen will, closed the deal with Steven Hill
We Magic City of the networks
Cut a nigga cast off, how my nigga net worths

Mama's tryna save me
But she don't know I'm tryna save her
Man, them niggas tried to play me
Man, 'til I got this paper
You're nobody 'til somebody kills you

F*ck you wanna talk about?
Fuckin' jewelries and Bentley's and Hublot's
And fuckin' art that niggas ain't got on their fuckin' walls
And fuckin' mansions niggas ain't got
Niggas can't even pay the IRS, let alone their fuckin' staff, nigga
You gotta tell the truth, man
The truth'll set you free, son
The truth will set you free

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Rick Ross

William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), better known by his stage name Rick Ross (often stylized as RICK RO$$), is an American rapper. Ross founded the record label Maybach Music Group, on which he released his studio albums Deeper Than Rap (2009) and Teflon Don (2010). Ross was also the first artist signed to Diddy's management company Ciroc Entertainment. In early 2012, MTV named Ross as the Hottest MC In The Game. more »

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Written by: Billy Preston, Christopher Wallace, Ethram Lopez, Jean Louhsdod, Karim Kharbouch, Sean Combs, Steven Jordan

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Year of Release
"Nobody" by Rick Ross was released in 2014 as part of his sixth studio album, "Mastermind."
Sampling Facts
The song "Nobody" heavily samples "You're Nobody (Til Somebody Kills You)" by the late rapper Notorious B.I.G. The use of this sampling replicates the elements of the original song but infuses them with Ross's distinctive style.
Featured Artists
"Nobody" features French Montana doing the hook and also includes the legendary P. Diddy providing a spoken background narration.
Notorious B.I.G. Connection
The track not only uses a sample from a Notorious B.I.G. song, it also uses a clip from B.I.G.'s last radio interview, adding another layer of depth and connection to the late rapper.
Lyric Content
The song's lyrics tackle Ross's real-life issues, including his experience with a drive-by shooting and the struggles of maintaining success and dealing with enemies.
Production Credits
The track was produced by Diddy alongside co-producer Ross himself and others, maintaining the level of hard-hitting beats and thematic continuity within Ross's "Mastermind" album.
Critical Reception
Upon its release, "Nobody" received mostly positive reviews from music critics. They praised its introspective lyrics and the sampling of Notorious B.I.G.'s song, which effectively pays homage to the late rapper.
Music Video
The music video for "Nobody" was directed by Chris Sims and it further highlights Ross's luxurious lifestyle and significant hustle in the music industry.
Chart Performance
While "Nobody" did not chart as strongly as some of Ross's other singles, its impact was more about its emotional content and the connection to Notorious B.I.G.'s legacy rather than sheer commercial success.
Influence
Despite being released years ago, "Nobody" continues to resonate with Rick Ross' fans and hip-hop enthusiasts due to its raw portrayal of life in the music industry and the challenges faced by successful artists.

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