You Ain't Gotta Lie (Momma Said)

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You ain't gotta lie to kick it, my nigga

The song’s theme is based on common phrases, such as: "The loudest in the room is the weakest in the room" or "Those who tell don’t know and those who know don’t tell." Its title is a reference to the posthumously released 2Pac track, 1997’s “Lie To Kick It”—which also inspired Ice Cube’s “You Ain’t Gotta Lie (Ta Kick It)” in 2000; the latter of which is sampled here for good measure. Other notable interpolations include “Fly Fo Life” by Suga Free and “You’re Getting a Little Too Smart” by Detroit Emeralds. It’s a powerful message of the figurative purgatory that… read more
The song’s theme is based on common phrases, such as: "The loudest in the room is the weakest in the room" or "Those who tell don’t kn… read more
The song’s theme is based on common phrases, such as: "The loudest in the room is the weakest in the room" or "Those who tell don’t know and those who know don’t tell.&quo… read more

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