Livin’ in a World
By MM
Livin’ in a world
Where if you snitch you hot
Livin’ in a world
Where dope dealers on the block
Livin’ in a world
Where the youngins totin’ glocks
Livin’ in a world
Where n****s act and play dumb
But actually are who became famous
Livin’ in a world
Where poor sleep on concrete
Without a meal to eat
Livin’ in a world
Where cops catch you
That’s you’re a**
Livin’ in a world
Where if you lackin’
You get bagged
Livin’ in a world
Where 14-year-olds getting pregnant
Livin’ in a world
Where Blacks claimed to be ignorant
Livin’ in a world
Where Blacks kill each other
Livin’ in a world
Where snakes be under cover
Livin’ in a world
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