Akon - Ghetto (official video)

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  • "Ghetto" is a single by Akon. Released in late 2004 and officially in early 2005, it reached No. 90 on the Billboard Hot 100, and is a cut off Akon's debut album Trouble. There are three remixes of this song: An International Remix featuring Ali B & Yes R, two Dutch-Moroccan rap artists (#3 in the Netherlands); one featuring 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G. (with the lyrics of Everyday Struggle from Ready to Die), and one with lyrics of 2Pac's "Ghetto Gospel" lyrics. There is also another Reggaeton remix with Tego Calderón.
    The video was shot in New Jersey
    The song's lyrics describe the cycle of poverty experienced by those living in poor, inner-city areas. Additionally, it describes the physical and psychological oppression with which these residents must deal on a regular basis.
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  • @manuelarmandotaimotaimo6251
    @manuelarmandotaimotaimo6251 Před 2 měsíci +201

    2024 everyone?

  • @holyodds01
    @holyodds01 Před 3 měsíci +160

    It’s 2024, who else is still jamming this monster of a track🔥🔥🔥

  • @marsdeen1782
    @marsdeen1782 Před 8 měsíci +145

    It’s 2023 and I’m still in love with this mad tune 😩😩🔥🔥

  • @fortyfive4632
    @fortyfive4632 Před 10 měsíci +85

    This song was 30 years ahead of it’s time. Unity and love is the answer

    • @amadoubarry7251
      @amadoubarry7251 Před 7 měsíci +1

      It’s my first day to hear this song 🎧 from TikTok ❤❤❤

  • @shivamsawhney8957
    @shivamsawhney8957 Před 3 lety +885

    This didn't come up in your suggestions, you searched for this.
    King 👑

    • @VIRALREGGAE
      @VIRALREGGAE Před 3 lety +13

      One of the most prophetic song Akon ever recorded. Still here during this corona virus pandemic

    • @MorpheusRishi
      @MorpheusRishi Před 2 lety +4

      You too my man 🥃✊🏾🔥

    • @raymax7965
      @raymax7965 Před 2 lety +7

      Yes I did

    • @DK10491
      @DK10491 Před 2 lety +2

      Yktv

    • @nexis8406
      @nexis8406 Před 2 lety +6

      Hell ya I searched this gem

  • @KingsleyMomoh
    @KingsleyMomoh Před 4 lety +2444

    Its 2020. Who else is still jamming this monster hit?

  • @SmilingCrocodile-tt1bp
    @SmilingCrocodile-tt1bp Před měsícem +19

    2024, who's still vibing to this song ❤??

  • @diegoresendiz7800
    @diegoresendiz7800 Před rokem +41

    2023 anyone else still feeling this?

  • @oshanepatterson5452
    @oshanepatterson5452 Před 5 lety +647

    "No need to cherish luxury because everything come, and go even the life that you lived is borrowed you're not promised tomorrow." Touching words!!

  • @dadon8940
    @dadon8940 Před 3 lety +491

    2021
    Anyone watching?
    This song never gets old ☺️😍

  • @thebiggestbossyaseenthusfar

    THESE STREETS REMIND ME OF QUICKSAND, WHEN YOU'RE ON IT, YOU'LL KEEP GOING DOWN, AND THERE'S NO ONE TO HOLD ON TO, AND THERE'S NO ONE TO PULL YOU OUT, YOU KEEP ON FALLIN' NO ONE CAN HEAR YOU CALLIN', SO YOU END UP SELF DESTRUCTING - GOD DAMN

  • @ashleydaniel3215
    @ashleydaniel3215 Před rokem +63

    As a Navajo Woman I think Akon nailed it!
    Thanks for coming to the Rez ❤️
    My cousin was in the video.

    • @abahsimononoja1663
      @abahsimononoja1663 Před 9 měsíci +2

      Thanks for the comments. U have made me to make research and realize that Navajo are one of the native tribes of USA and most found in New Mexico and uta

    • @smiletag173
      @smiletag173 Před 9 měsíci +1

      ❤❤❤

    • @1008md
      @1008md Před měsícem

      That’s awesome!
      Yes Akon message was ghettos are everywhere and they don’t have an ethnicity.
      White, Asian , Indigenous, black. Doesn’t have a country.
      Nothing but love the mighty Navajo Nation!

  • @atulkotekar4027
    @atulkotekar4027 Před 5 lety +818

    2019!!
    Anyone watching?
    This so never die !!!❤❤

  • @baguioboy7394
    @baguioboy7394 Před 7 lety +991

    This song is sooooo underrated. . Real music man.

  • @khaidariylijonjo5716
    @khaidariylijonjo5716 Před 4 měsíci +3

    2024 we are here to still celebrate for good music ❤🤙🏾

  • @everythingfunny7031
    @everythingfunny7031 Před 2 lety +10

    "No need to cherish luxury cos everything come and go. Even the life that you have is borrowed, because you are not promised tomorrow"... This line really touched me🤦💯❣️

  • @meghnamurthy8123
    @meghnamurthy8123 Před 3 lety +659

    Back when rap wasn't sex, drugs, money, and cars but actually had a meaning. Such nostalgia, a definite pick-me-up.

    • @alshynermek
      @alshynermek Před 3 lety +7

      Before Dirty South became mainstream

    • @Mrphilcastedey1
      @Mrphilcastedey1 Před 2 lety +13

      Go listen to some Hopsin or NF, rap has still something to say

    • @kyleking9312
      @kyleking9312 Před 2 lety +12

      Totally agree with you this was when music was made for the love not the money we need these type of music back maybe the world would be a better place

    • @pabitrasikdar6784
      @pabitrasikdar6784 Před 2 lety +15

      This is not Rap actually but R&B. Akon is among the top R&B artist in 2000's era.

    • @francoiscamara9383
      @francoiscamara9383 Před 2 lety +23

      Lol rap has always been sex, money, and murder.

  • @edinalagic8267
    @edinalagic8267 Před 6 lety +498

    No need to cherish luxuries
    ‘Cause everything come and go
    Even the life that you have is borrowed
    ‘Cause you're not promised tomorrow
    So live your life as if every day is gon' be your last ... Akon for life wit this words....

  • @user-ur8mt5ih1f
    @user-ur8mt5ih1f Před 7 měsíci +17

    This music has always been my motivation when I am down.

  • @omeratsin6731
    @omeratsin6731 Před 2 lety +41

    When looking at this video, There 're some tears of nostagy falling from my eyes and at the time it gives me hope to struggle in life. Well done, AKON.

  • @DonDeeLottery
    @DonDeeLottery Před 4 lety +165

    Remember listening to this dog with my pops. He use to tell me one day you’ll understand. Well dad I do now. And I miss you

  • @raveeshtewary2505
    @raveeshtewary2505 Před 6 lety +786

    How many guys still adore the song??😍

  • @angelsaldana4821
    @angelsaldana4821 Před 2 lety +22

    This song never gets old. Shout out to my people who still strive to get what they need. Shout out to my bro in the feds doing a 30 piece. Shout out to my dad doing 13 years and to my two younger nephew's that are in the TDC. We miss y'all. #37

  • @enemycutz6425
    @enemycutz6425 Před 9 měsíci +3

    This song deserves more views

  • @sdb87149
    @sdb87149 Před 8 lety +439

    Definitely one of his top 3 songs. Never gets old!

  • @JayPee25
    @JayPee25 Před 3 lety +172

    Love how the music video shows that poverty sees no color. We all endure the same struggle in life. This will always be a classic

    • @liviomoreira2457
      @liviomoreira2457 Před rokem +7

      Unite the colors, we all human. One race one fate.

    • @medusa5861
      @medusa5861 Před 4 měsíci +1

      He hacks the politician propaganda that keep poor people in différent groups on this clip. So smart and brave.

  • @francispancho6916
    @francispancho6916 Před 10 měsíci +8

    This song is the real definition of life. If you are not in America you won’t understand. The most underrated song in the next 20, 30 years they will value this song more than now.

    • @smiletag173
      @smiletag173 Před 9 měsíci +1

      ❤❤❤

    • @adamedwards3885
      @adamedwards3885 Před 8 měsíci

      U think ghetto just in America. U think all us Brits sit drinking tea wid the queen. Don't kno shit

    • @adamedwards3885
      @adamedwards3885 Před 16 dny

      We have poverty in Britain... If U think it's all tea and cakes and royalty Ur so wrong mate

  • @hamid8133
    @hamid8133 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Its 20 modafucking 23 and we still listenint out here 🔥🔥🔥

  • @irish955
    @irish955 Před 3 lety +197

    Big respect for everyone still in the struggle same shit all over the world
    Love and respect from Ireland

  • @onepeople8529
    @onepeople8529 Před 8 lety +181

    Akon, your music touches souls. I miss the old days

  • @INFINITY1664
    @INFINITY1664 Před 2 lety +4

    Some legendary song right here. If you are watching you are a definition of a legend!!!

  • @themoneymusic7910
    @themoneymusic7910 Před 3 měsíci +5

    2024 we still here , this song never gets old

  • @thaurbanthinker543
    @thaurbanthinker543 Před 8 lety +277

    I LOVE THIS VIDEO akon takes you to THE GHETTO, THE TRAILER PARK, THE BARRIO and THE RESERVATIONS to show you POVERTY does not DISCRIMINATE

    • @nunyabz8840
      @nunyabz8840 Před 5 lety +8

      Your comment is so true. Thank you for pointing that out.

    • @dwwicked4706
      @dwwicked4706 Před 2 lety +1

      Navajo here from the res was such a big hit

  • @furquanshaikh224
    @furquanshaikh224 Před 4 lety +62

    This song deserves all time popularity. Too underrated.

  • @chitoaguilar7113
    @chitoaguilar7113 Před rokem +2

    2023 still listening to this 🔥🔥🔥 nostalgic thinking about the good old days

  • @theguyofhawai7304
    @theguyofhawai7304 Před 10 měsíci +3

    2023 vous êtes là n'est-ce pas ❤❤❤❤🎉.
    Depuis le Gabon 🇬🇦+241

  • @sourabhparashar9160
    @sourabhparashar9160 Před 4 lety +11

    Ghetto, ghetto, ghetto, ghetto we livin'
    These streets remind me of quicksand
    When your on it you'll keep goin' down
    And there's no one to hold on too
    And there's no one to pull you out you keep on fallin'
    And no one can here you callin'
    So you end up self destructing
    On the corner with the tuli on the waist line
    Just got outta the bing doin' state time
    Teeth marks on my back from the K9
    Dark memories of when there was no sunshine
    'Cause they said that I wouldn't make it I remember like yesterday
    Holdin' on to what God gave me
    Cause that's the life when your
    Living in the
    (Ghetto)
    And eating in the
    (Ghetto)
    Or sleeping in the
    (Ghetto, ghetto)
    That's the life when your
    Living in the
    (Ghetto)
    And eating in the
    (Ghetto)
    Or sleeping in the
    (Ghetto, ghetto, ghetto)
    No need to cherish luxuries 'cause everythin' come and go
    Even the life that you have is borrowed
    'Cause your not promised tomorrow
    So live your life as if everyday's goin' be your last
    Once you move forward can't go back
    Best prepare to remove your past
    'Cause ya gotta be willin' to pray
    Yes there gotta be there gotta be a better way
    Yes ya gotta be willing to pray
    'Cause there gotta be there gotta be a better day
    Whoever said that the struggle would stop today
    A lot of niggas dead or locked away
    Teenage women growin' up with AID's
    'Cause that's the life when your
    Living in the
    (Ghetto)
    And eatin' in the
    (Ghetto)
    Or sleepin' in the
    (Ghetto, ghetto)
    That's the life when your
    Livin' in the
    (Ghetto)
    And eatin' in the
    (Ghetto)
    Or sleepin' in the
    (Ghetto, ghetto, ghetto)
    Gun shots every night in the
    (Ghetto)
    Crooked cops on sight in the
    (Ghetto)
    Everyday is a fight in the
    (Ghetto)
    Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
    (Ghetto)
    Got kids to feed in the
    (Ghetto)
    Sellin' coke and weed in the
    (Ghetto)
    Everyday somebody bleedin' in the
    (Ghetto)
    Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
    (Ghetto)
    'Cuz that's the life when your
    Livin' in the
    (Ghetto)
    We livin' by the
    (Ghetto)
    And eatin' in the
    (Ghetto, ghetto)
    'Cuz that's the life your
    Livin' in the
    (Ghetto)
    And sleepin' by the
    (Ghetto)
    Livin' in the
    (Ghetto, ghetto, ghetto)
    Read more: Akon - Ghetto Lyrics | MetroLyrics

  • @daehrren
    @daehrren Před 9 lety +116

    I was 11 when I was bumping to this, english isnt my first language so I understood most of it but not everything, now that im older I realize Akon is spitting some real shit on this song from start to finish...damn

  • @zomipaite4132
    @zomipaite4132 Před 8 měsíci +1

    It's 2023 31st August and still listening this legendary songs
    Love from NORTHEAST INDIA

    • @KapilSingh410
      @KapilSingh410 Před 8 měsíci

      @zomipaite4132 Wannabe my chamak challo!

  • @natashachikuwe27
    @natashachikuwe27 Před rokem +1

    2023 still 🔥🔥🔥🔥
    Much love from 🇿🇲🇿🇲

  • @kakangu7
    @kakangu7 Před 4 lety +128

    Who is here on june 2020 Quarantine #Legend

  • @bearxbunny1835
    @bearxbunny1835 Před 7 lety +117

    I still get depressed when I hear this song, its been over 10 years too

    • @hhhhhhhhhh6675
      @hhhhhhhhhh6675 Před 3 lety

      Bruh this song isn’t something to be depressed to, it‘s pure realtalk and brings hope for the hood

  • @Diyani04
    @Diyani04 Před rokem +7

    This song is too deep until today, never get old

  • @malcolmkiriko8645
    @malcolmkiriko8645 Před rokem +11

    The song never gets old💫

  • @kartikrai9174
    @kartikrai9174 Před 4 lety +105

    This Song Is Enough To Give You Hope And Desire To Survive Hard Times

  • @evansboro1758
    @evansboro1758 Před 3 lety +17

    This guy was talented. anyone listening to this in 2021

  • @mrhimax6162
    @mrhimax6162 Před rokem +1

    I was searching this song for 10 yrs. Because i've heard this in 2012 on my farthers pen drive. I have searched "ero ero" , ah ah ah.... but finally i searched "you keep going down" ... then i found this song.. 😍😍

  • @isonguyosamuel3184
    @isonguyosamuel3184 Před 2 lety +12

    This song touches my soul.

  • @ashrutsood02
    @ashrutsood02 Před 6 lety +44

    Back when akon was dropping bangers. What a song!

  • @britnycrump3357
    @britnycrump3357 Před 9 lety +55

    I loved this song when i was 9. I haven't listened to it in like 4 years. I miss Akons old music

    • @Paddict227
      @Paddict227 Před 9 lety +17

      ***** Yea because there's no such thing as poor white people... quit being an a$$hole, you don't have to be a particular race to enjoy good music or understand the message being conveyed.

    • @jaspercheneyon9885
      @jaspercheneyon9885 Před 9 lety

      Paddict227 well sad!

    • @blakecowell9200
      @blakecowell9200 Před 9 lety

      Paddict227

    • @JacksonPM23
      @JacksonPM23 Před 9 lety +5

      ***** Apparently the black community takes pride in being poor & unsuccessful?. . You're a fucking idiot man.

  • @Aceishere420
    @Aceishere420 Před rokem +3

    2023
    Cause I saw a tweet about the song and had to watch this masterpiece

  • @dkennethm9063
    @dkennethm9063 Před 2 lety +2

    These songs remain me when I was a drugs addict.

  • @ayandambambo8010
    @ayandambambo8010 Před 4 lety +62

    Black Friday on 2019 who is still listing 👌😊

  • @StezzyTailsz
    @StezzyTailsz Před 8 lety +73

    2015 & still playing this song.

  • @richardtibbetts574
    @richardtibbetts574 Před rokem +1

    The only difference between the various ghettos, is the scenery, AKON ROCKS.

  • @reubenasare4842
    @reubenasare4842 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Who is back here in 2024

  • @exp3905
    @exp3905 Před 3 lety +40

    10 years old. Can’t believe it. I was young at that time

    • @morradi10000
      @morradi10000 Před 3 lety +4

      This dropped in 2004, mate

    • @bloodymeerkat78
      @bloodymeerkat78 Před 3 lety +2

      @@morradi10000 i think he meant that he was 10 when this dropped

    • @morradi10000
      @morradi10000 Před 3 lety +2

      @@bloodymeerkat78 he certainly did. Not the first time I’ve tried to act smart, just to fall spectacularly on my big behind!

    • @rickardoramchand6466
      @rickardoramchand6466 Před 2 lety

      @@morradi10000 I was 9 then haha

  • @threekings222
    @threekings222 Před 9 lety +309

    One of his best songs......and no such thing as poor white ppl? I grew up in Brightmoor, straight gutter in Detroit, and all I knew was broke till I worked my way outta there. Still got love and am proud where I came from cuz it pushed me to where I am at now in my life.

    • @threekings222
      @threekings222 Před 9 lety +9

      Kenny Hassal Honesty is somethin that this up-coming generation lacks.......I'm 31, know a bunch of 20 somthings that want, claim, act like they had it so hard smh, nickolodeian generation.....growin up hard is somethin that I am not gonna have my kids go thru. But thank you sir for the commendation.

    • @willybd2604
      @willybd2604 Před 9 lety +8

      Jeff Keon I grew up in the Netherlands. Im totally dutch. But im on my school computer. We dont even have fucking money for a fucking computer. its going better because i can go to school now. BLESS MY BOYS IN THE GHETTO

    • @threekings222
      @threekings222 Před 9 lety +8

      Ghettos, goin without, havin to do things that you look back on now as an adult that couldve, shouldve put u in prison just to keep your bills paid......i smh at the old me, but Ive grown as an adult and will be damned if I go back to it, but it also is a part of me..........bein without knows no color, nationality, gender etc......

    • @user-se8nw1ic1b
      @user-se8nw1ic1b Před 9 lety

      Willem van de Eijnden komt goed, hoe vaak je het ook hoort gewoon werken aan je toekomst en dan kom je er wel!

    • @RamdomRando
      @RamdomRando Před 9 lety +1

      Jeff Keon yes but since you're white it's easier to get a job, just because you're white.

  • @SkidCudi
    @SkidCudi Před 9 měsíci

    The first I time heard this song I was in the ghetto scared of my future now God has changed my stories and he's using me to bless others.

  • @moussawelediallo9917
    @moussawelediallo9917 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Sur la route du lycée à kayes au Mali, je ressentais de la joie à chaque instant sur mon corps. Le plaisir que ce hit procurait en moi était énorme.

  • @mustaphaaidara5755
    @mustaphaaidara5755 Před 5 lety +30

    2019 we are here from Sénégal 🇸🇳

  • @mmf5249
    @mmf5249 Před 3 lety +14

    2021, Who still listen best song Akon???

  • @salahabdi6497
    @salahabdi6497 Před rokem +1

    It's 2023. And still rocking this banger

  • @MichaelBrooks-je4xb
    @MichaelBrooks-je4xb Před 6 měsíci +1

    This tune is of the chart on a different level.akon he is on a page that's not even in the book. Superb artist. Thank u.mick brooks❤

  • @jlucman
    @jlucman Před 9 lety +79

    2015 still bumpin this

    • @nikemercurial2563
      @nikemercurial2563 Před 8 lety +5

      +jlucman 2016. soon and its still up! Best song of him! :)

  • @thetraveler1182
    @thetraveler1182 Před 3 lety +4

    That line "even the Life that you have is borrowed, cause youre not promised tomorrow....." in 2004 I felt that. My neighborhood was locked into a 10 year war with every surrounding area. A lot of people I know are dead, in prison or in a wheelchair. My only way out of that was the Army....crazy huh. God Bless ya'll.

  • @wittytelizar4981
    @wittytelizar4981 Před 2 lety +5

    I remembered the beat then searched the song. Men this song is underrated 😩

  • @user-fo5ok7hn1p
    @user-fo5ok7hn1p Před 6 měsíci +2

    Its nearly 2024 but still listening this masterpiece

  • @Shinobi91
    @Shinobi91 Před 3 lety +13

    From the Ghetto of Malawi, South East Africa...this was my joint in the mid 2000s

  • @freddykrueg3r713
    @freddykrueg3r713 Před 6 lety +11

    when I heard this at the age of 10 I didn't realize I was living in the ghetto till I joined a gang at 13. till this day I thank God I made it thru those obstacles.

  • @chiomaezegbo4465
    @chiomaezegbo4465 Před 10 měsíci +2

    it's 2023 and I'm still on this song 🥺

  • @perryakom6706
    @perryakom6706 Před 2 lety +2

    I’m here in 2022 anyone else listening to this inspiration ❤️

  • @nuurabdullah4884
    @nuurabdullah4884 Před 4 lety +18

    So much love from the Ghetto of Somali.

  • @ducktape1326
    @ducktape1326 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I have a playlist containing over 24hrs of old-school american Hip-Hop. With basicly every artist to have ever touched this genre.
    This song is and will forever be my favourite out of all of them. It doesn't only have a strong lyrics, but it brings a whole unique kind of feeling with it.
    This song and the feeling that comes with it doesn't only pass my ears, it runs through my entire body.
    Criminally underrated, and WAY ahead of it's time. Thank you AKON.

  • @homeoffootball8867
    @homeoffootball8867 Před rokem +2

    2023 who's still jamming with this

  • @mavsoul9934
    @mavsoul9934 Před 3 lety +6

    Dealing with a strangulation charge that was false against my wife. Prayers please yall, I pray everyday for people lile us that grew up in poverty. God is Great !

  • @ttmts972
    @ttmts972 Před 4 lety +12

    This song has 3.5 milion views
    And is more beautiful than all songs of 2019

  • @sincerelyspazz
    @sincerelyspazz Před rokem +2

    this brings back memories of my childhood in south Africa, so glad i made it out

  • @telepathy90
    @telepathy90 Před 3 lety +4

    Remember watching this before middle school in 05 or 06. Shit changed my life

  • @oscarmontalvo7460
    @oscarmontalvo7460 Před 8 lety +117

    This song brings back memories

  • @04_raqibshabir45
    @04_raqibshabir45 Před rokem +1

    It's 2023 and I'm here.. What a masterpiece!!!!

  • @rishipatel5102
    @rishipatel5102 Před 9 měsíci +1

    It's 2023 nd still listening to this monster🔥🌊

  • @vonrosso2361
    @vonrosso2361 Před 6 lety +11

    "No need to cherish luxury coz everything comes and goes" 2018 and still the song motivates me.

  • @xavierrodriguez6504
    @xavierrodriguez6504 Před 4 lety +16

    I'll say in my opinion this is a top 5 song ever created period... It's just too perfect in every way 💯💯🙏💪💪

  • @criscirhuza7111
    @criscirhuza7111 Před 5 měsíci +1

    It's 2023 and this song still make us keep our faith for a better future

  • @mrsmilterwilliams6925
    @mrsmilterwilliams6925 Před 4 měsíci +3

    2024 and I’m here listening to this

  • @frankthetank2284
    @frankthetank2284 Před 7 lety +43

    Old days growing up to this, still jamming in 2016 😎

  • @tomato4049
    @tomato4049 Před 4 lety +21

    Im from ghetto too... "You keep going down,And there's no one to hold on to,And there's no one to pull you out,you keep on falling,And no one can hear you falling,so you end up self destructing"... Too true... I know,ghetto is full of pain...

  • @scaryvalidation
    @scaryvalidation Před měsícem +1

    Growing up in the streets of Bridgeport, Connecticut this speaks to me

  • @rachidhmidi5110
    @rachidhmidi5110 Před 2 lety +6

    2021 and still listening to this angel voice

  • @user-jw7wf9ed3p
    @user-jw7wf9ed3p Před 9 lety +39

    Best song heard in my life
    Because it tells the same as what I experienced and what I live now

    • @nanu7750
      @nanu7750 Před 2 lety +1

      How you doing now man ?

    • @aaronzool1470
      @aaronzool1470 Před 2 lety +1

      I'm good thanks now living in Beverly hills

  • @HJenniferx3
    @HJenniferx3 Před 10 lety +17

    2014 and listening to this still

  • @o.c.christian2275
    @o.c.christian2275 Před 2 lety +1

    Ghetto, ghetto, ghetto, ghetto we livin'
    These streets remind me of quicksand
    When your on it you'll keep goin' down
    And there's no one to hold on to ±
    And there's no one to pull you out you keep on fallin'
    And no one can here you callin'
    So you end up self destructing
    On the corner with the tuli on the waist line
    Just got outta the bing doin' state time
    Teeth marks on my back from the K9
    Dark memories of when there was no sunshine
    'Cause they said that I wouldn't make it
    I remember like yesterday
    Holdin' on to what God gave me
    'Cause that's the life when your
    Living in the
    (Ghetto)
    And eating in the
    (Ghetto)
    Or sleeping in the
    (Ghetto, ghetto)
    That's the life when your
    Living in the
    (Ghetto)
    And eating in the
    (Ghetto)
    Or sleeping in the
    (Ghetto, ghetto, ghetto)
    No need to cherish luxuries 'cause everythin' come and go
    Even the life that you have is borrowed
    'Cause your not promised tomorrow
    So live your life as if everyday's goin' be your last
    Once you move forward can't go back
    Best prepare to remove your past
    'Cause ya gotta be willin' to pray
    Yes there gotta be there gotta be a better way
    Yes ya gotta be willing to pray
    'Cause there gotta be there gotta be a better day
    Whoever said that the struggle would stop today
    A lot of niggas dead or locked away
    Teenage women growin' up with AID's
    'Cause that's the life when your
    Living in the
    (Ghetto)
    And eatin' in the
    (Ghetto)
    Or sleepin' in the
    (Ghetto, ghetto)
    That's the life when your
    Livin' in the
    (Ghetto)
    And eatin' in the
    (Ghetto)
    Or sleepin' in the
    (Ghetto, ghetto, ghetto)
    Gun shots every night in the
    (Ghetto)
    Crooked cops on sight in the
    (Ghetto)
    Everyday is a fight in the
    (Ghetto) **CUTS**
    Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
    (Ghetto)
    Got kids to feed in the
    (Ghetto)
    Sellin' coke and weed in the
    (Ghetto)
    Everyday somebody bleedin' in the
    (Ghetto)
    Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
    (Ghetto)
    'Cuz that's the life when your
    Livin' in the
    (Ghetto)
    We livin' by the
    (Ghetto)
    And eatin' in the
    (Ghetto, ghetto)
    'Cuz that's the life your
    Livin' in the
    (Ghetto)
    And sleepin' by the
    (Ghetto)
    Livin' in the
    (Ghetto, ghetto, ghetto)
    #copiedfromGoogle
    ± minor edit

  • @onewapani
    @onewapani Před 2 měsíci +1

    Feb 2024 in the building. 🔥✊🏾

  • @toronto416.
    @toronto416. Před 3 lety +7

    Akon produced this and his whole album 1 man army, 1 of the realest sickest tracks ever

  • @MattNeufy
    @MattNeufy Před 3 lety +33

    2021 where you at?!?
    Not in the ghetto if you’re watching this video I’ll tell you that much...
    Donate a quarter, do your part, if you can’t change a life then at least MAKE a life brighter

  • @muhammadlaminu9443
    @muhammadlaminu9443 Před rokem +1

    2023 who is still jamming this hit 🔥🔥

  • @anthonynyachae3807
    @anthonynyachae3807 Před 9 měsíci

    2023 still a banger. Reminds me when me and my Lil homies used to live n share everything

  • @nehemiaharrolla6139
    @nehemiaharrolla6139 Před 3 lety +5

    Lovely .. Akon ☺️
    From India 🇮🇳

  • @callingoutbullshit3623
    @callingoutbullshit3623 Před 3 lety +6

    This song is a classic!!! Akon was 1 of my childhood heros they dont make music like this anymore its sad!!! My generation is fucked up but at least we had good music!!!!