Discover the story of the song > “Crime Pays” – Freddie Gibbs

The song is about a man who makes money through illegal activities like selling drugs and doesn't care about consequences as he believes "crime pays". He talks about his experiences with his friends and their sexual encounters with women and how they prioritize making money over their health. He also mentions how he feels like a slave to the system but still tries to survive in it. The song ends with him repeating the phrase "crime pays".