He certainly did earn that reputation.
They thought it was cool to burn crosses in your front lawn
As they hung you from tree's in your backyard
They thought it was cool to leave you thirsty and stranded, Katrina!
He thought it was cool to carry a gun in his classroom and open fire
Virgina Tech, Columbine, stop the violence!
They thought it was cool to tear down the projects
And put up million dollar condo's, gentrification
They think its cool to stand on the block hidin' product in their socks
Making quick dime bag dollars
They think its cool to ride down on you in blue and white unmarked cars
Bustin' you upside your head
Freeze
'Cause the problem is we think its cool to
Check your ingredients before you overdose on the cool
As they hung you from tree's in your backyard
They thought it was cool to leave you thirsty and stranded, Katrina!
He thought it was cool to carry a gun in his classroom and open fire
Virgina Tech, Columbine, stop the violence!
They thought it was cool to tear down the projects
And put up million dollar condo's, gentrification
They think its cool to stand on the block hidin' product in their socks
Making quick dime bag dollars
They think its cool to ride down on you in blue and white unmarked cars
Bustin' you upside your head
Freeze
'Cause the problem is we think its cool to
Check your ingredients before you overdose on the cool
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