Now, on this ride there's gonna be some real mutha-fuckas and there's gonna be some pussys. Now the real niggas gonna be the ones with money and bitches; the pussys are gonna be the niggas on the floor bleedin'. Now everybody keep your eyes on the prize cause the ride get tricky. See you got some niggas on your side that say they're your friends, but in real life they your enemies. And then you got some mutha-fuckas that say they your enemies, but in real life they eyes is on your money. See the enemies will say they true, but in real life those niggas will be the snitches! Its a dirty game y'all. Y'all got ta be careful about who you fuck with and who you don't fuck with 'cause the shit get wild y'all. Keep your mind on your riches, baby keep your mind on your riches.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker warns that in competitive environments, friends may be enemies and enemies may be after money. He urges caution and focus on financial success to survive.
- In plain terms
- Be careful who you trust because fake friends betray you and enemies want your money. "k": "Trust no one blindly and prioritize financial independence to survive.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you verify who your friends are?
- Is money the ultimate protection?
Another view
Total distrust can isolate you from genuine support.
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