From Hustle to Survivor

Yeah, from the corners to the fucking skies, still I rise

Little hustler, now I got my family, my prize

Street's whisperin' my story, heard through the beats

From high school days to now, life’s is a fucking treat

Back in the day, I was just that quick, cash slick

Stealin' what wasn’t mine, porch lights, no regrets quick

Selling gum and condoms, out my locker, city’s own little boss

Dodgin' the patrol, slicker than a fox, no damn loss

Hustle in my veins, roots deep in West Philly soil

Dreamin’ of Eagles, touchdowns, making the city spoil

Street chess, pawns up, king of my block

Survivor stamped, got no ops, I still rock

Look in my eyes, you see fire, no disguise

Lived through storms, come out dry, no surprise

My journey’s been rough, but I’m still here standing

Plotting my next move, hustle expanding

Survivor, ride or die, built from the streets

From high school dreams, now my life repeats

Two boys, a granddaughter, my future’s gold

Hustle in my blood, stories untold

Oh, I miss West Philly’s feel, but I had to go

Streets still callin', but I won’t answer no more

Cause I’m a survivor, yeah, that’s my song

From the block to the top, I still belong

Now I see my boys grow, take pride in their stride

Shit Stories I tell ’em, hustle tradition, can’t hide

Granddaughter’s laughter, brighten my dark days

I pray for her future, find a better way

Hurdled through surgeries, pain I overcame

Strength in my veins, fuck still playin’ the game

Keep my head high, city’s heart beats loud

From the ghetto to Delaware , I’m proud

Look in my eyes, you see fire, no disguise

Lived through storms, come out dry, no surprise

My journey’s been rough, but I’m still here standing

Plotting my next move, hustle expanding

Survivor, ride or die, built from the streets

From high school dreams, now my life repeats

Two boys, a granddaughter, my future’s gold

Hustle in my blood, stories untold

Oh, I miss West Philly’s feel, but I had to go

Streets still callin', but I won’t answer no more

Cause I’m a survivor, yeah, that’s my song

From the block to the top, I still belong

Street lessons, heart’s stressin', but I keep it fucking movin’

Legacy in my blood, no losin’, just improvin’

City lights flicker, memories linger

Hustle’s in my DNA, finger on the trigger

From rough starts to brighter days

Survivor’s crown, I wear it displays

My hustle, my story, my victory lane

In the game of life, I’ve damn I earned my name

Yeah, still standin’, still fightin’, street’s soft whisperin’

My past, my present, my future, I’m still hearin’ them

From the corner to the courthouse, still smilin’ through pain

Survivor, now I teach, I remain

West Philly roots, shit is hectic I stay in my lane

Streets called, I didn’t answer, not again

From a hustler’s hustle to a boss with a plan

I’m stayin’ strong, that’s who I am