Blood Diamonds
Blood Diamonds

The Game - Blood Diamonds Lyrics

Hip-Hop/Rap
Jan 1, 2012
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Blood Diamonds Music Video

Blood Diamonds Lyrics

Jacob sold me my first couple pieces
I was killing niggas who misunderstood what deceased is
Spent half a mill on a Ferrari, I coulda leased it
Driving Scott Storch's Bugatti 'fore they released it
Drop The Documentary, rockin' khakis with creases
Dope and hip hop, it resurfaced with some leeches
Ten times platinum, now I'm chillin' where the beach is
Time to show the world what a motherfuckin' beast is
Blanca, bullet proof cars in Sri Lanka
12 years old, on his shoulder, a rocket launcher
10 thousand miles away, there's an owner of a corner store
A white man walks in, spit shinin' his Audemar
While somewhere in Africa, Jo-Burg and Congo is goin' to war
Rebels enslavin' they own people, diggin' water or
Get murdered 'cause that choppa is a carnivore
He found one and stole it, now the village tryna find that boy

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How you sellin' the shit our people is diggin' for
Diamonds, cotton, that belong to niggas though
LeBron and Durantula gave America a look at gold
And what you give us back, is another fucking liquor store
And we need blunts, so we walk in that motherfucker
Money in the safe, so we in that motherfucker
But you can't forget the tape, tryna pin a motherfucker
DEA ain't got a case, I'mma win that motherfucker
And it ain't about the Chinese, dude, I eat Chinese food
Where you think Michael Jordan find these shoes
We robbin' each other for 'em, think I should hide these jewels
Run up on you in broad day with them Siamese 2's
But nah, Mandela did 28 straight
Without a fucking complaint, put a afro on a saint
Put a wig on a judge, put a nigga in some chains
Over change, kill him, lethal injection inside his veins

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Brutus killed Caesar
And Judas killed Jesus
John Wilkes Boothe killed Lincoln
And you thought he freed slaves, what the fuck was you thinkin'
Nigga fuck Lincoln
I'm rolling up kush in my Lincoln, now let it sink in
Rolled against Obama now you divin' in the deep end
I'd rather take my chances at this water fountain drinkin'
Where the fuck is the loyalty, knock these niggas fuckin' teeth in
In the hood singin' like they Aubrey or The Weeknd
Pull that towel from under that door, and let it seep in
There's a lot of shit I Don't Like, so bring Chief Keef in
I don't like these phony ass jewellers with that fake shit
Overcharging niggas an arm and leg just to make shit
And you wonder why we take shit, y'all put us on slave ships
That's the reason we hate shit, rob my own niggas for them

Blood Diamonds
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Blood Diamonds
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Blood Diamonds
Look at Blood Diamonds
Blood Diamonds
Now take a look at Blood Diamonds

Writer(s): JUSTIN LOUIS RHODES, STANLEY BERNARD BENTON, LARRY DARNELL GRIFFIN, SAM HOOK, JAYCEON TERRELL TAYLOR, GREGORY VAN FEARS
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who are the writers of 'Blood Diamonds' by The Game?

    'Blood Diamonds' is written by Justin Louis Rhodes, Stanley Bernard Benton, Larry Darnell Griffin, Sam Hook, Jayceon Terrell Taylor (The Game), and Gregory Van Fears.

  2. How does 'Blood Diamonds' by The Game connect to the issue of conflict diamonds?

    In 'Blood Diamonds,' The Game discusses the harsh realities and human suffering tied to the mining of diamonds in conflict zones. He highlights how the illicit trade funds wars and exploits labor, especially in African nations. The song aims to raise awareness about these blood diamonds.

  3. What historical and social issues does The Game address in 'Blood Diamonds'?

    The Game touches on various issues, including exploitation in diamond mining, the commodification of African resources, systemic racism, and historical injustices, such as referenced figures like Mandela, Lincoln, and significant events like slavery and civil rights struggles.

  4. What is the significance of Jacob the Jeweler in the song?

    Jacob the Jeweler, a well-known figure in the hip-hop community for providing expensive jewelry, is mentioned as The Game’s introduction to luxury. However, the song contrasts this opulence with the exploitation and suffering that occurs in diamond mining, symbolizing the moral conflict involved.

  5. How does The Game's 'Blood Diamonds' compare to Kanye West's 'Diamonds from Sierra Leone'?

    Both songs address the brutal realities of the conflict diamond trade. Kanye West's 'Diamonds from Sierra Leone' raises awareness of child labor and civil wars funded by blood diamonds, while The Game’s 'Blood Diamonds' expands on the socio-economic and historical contexts, highlighting systemic exploitation.

  6. What message does The Game convey towards the end of the song 'Blood Diamonds'?

    Towards the end of 'Blood Diamonds,' The Game criticizes the jewelry industry for overcharging and exploiting consumers, which he connects back to the historical exploitation of African slaves. He implies that societal and racial injustices continue to manifest even in modern commerce.

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