Prompt / Lyrics
Yeah Used to ball on a budget, now the budget need a GoFundMe Everything high — except my paycheck, that’s ugly Man I walked in the store just to grab me some eggs Saw the price, hit a stutter-step, broke both legs Cart looking skinny like it’s doing keto Two bags deep, still cost me a C-note Milk went up, bread went up Gas so high I’m riding shotgun in my own truck Dollar menu? That’s a folklore myth Now it’s “$3.89” plus tax and a tip I remember five bucks filled half a tank Now five bucks get you fumes and a prayer at the bank Rent due? That’s a horror flick Landlord smiling like he just hit a lick Utility bill looking like a phone number AC off — now I’m sweating through the summer Trying to grill but the steak too steep So we barbecuing hot dogs cut in half this week Inflation nation, my wallet on vacation Every time I blink, prices jump a generation Used to swipe calm, now I hesitate Tap my card praying it don’t say “insufficient” straight Inflation nation, math ain’t mathing I need a side hustle for my side hustle’s gas and Laugh so I don’t cry at the register line Used to buy steak — now it’s ramen time Went out to eat, that was bold of me Menu prices looking like a sold-out show to me Fifteen bucks for a burger and fries? For that price it better sing lullabies Subscription stacking like a Jenga tower Streaming, gym, cloud space, data power Cancel one? They raise another Feels like bills multiplying undercover Car note high, insurance higher Breathing too deep probably cost me a wire “Convenience fee” for convenience? Wow I’m paying extra just to pay right now Grocery aisle doing mental gymnastics Generic brand drip — financially elastic Name brand? That’s a luxury flex I’m rocking “Toasted O’s” instead of Chex Even fast food acting five-star fancy Drive-thru price got me driving off antsy App said “deal!” I clicked with hope Still paid thirty bucks for fries and a Coke Inflation nation, my wallet on probation Every checkout beep sound like an accusation Used to live large, now I calculate If I buy this cheese, can I afford my fate? Inflation nation, jokes but it’s tragic Bank account disappearing like it’s doing black magic Laugh through the pain, crack jokes on the grind If broke was a sport, I’m ahead by a mile (Bridge – rapid fire) Gas up — stress up Rent up — debt up Eggs up — bread up Everything up except my check stub Sale sign? That’s cap “Rollback” still a trap Buy one get one free But the first one triple-taxed So I’m budgeting tight like a drumline snap Coupon king with a barcode app Flipping loose change like I’m making it rain But it’s pennies and nickels — economic pain We gon’ hustle, we adapt, we survive Making memes just to keep hope alive If laughing free, that’s the plan I choose ‘Cause humor don’t come with a processing fee bruise Yeah Cost of living wild but we still out here Fast-paced life in the price-hike year If rich is a dream, I’m hitting snooze ‘Til groceries stop acting like luxury shoes
Tags
Rap, faced paced, male
Duration
3:17
Instrumental
No
Created
3/4/2026