Discover the story of the song > Victory Lap – Nipsey Hussle

The lyrics tell the story of a successful and confident man from South Central, who refuses to dumb down his music for anyone. He talks about his expensive lifestyle, how he's beaten challenges in life, and how he's made it in the music industry by playing chess instead of checkers. The chorus repeats the phrase "like the beginning of Mean Streets," which is a reference to a movie, and his partner sings about the need to make it and succeed.