Keeping this wealth professing street ghetto essence inside us

from Nas (Ft. AZ) – Life's a Bitch Lyrics 1 on Rap Genius

AZ will keep the rough, rich, pure trace of the hood with him to the grave, passing in on to others around him.

The correct lyrics are in fact “wealth professing”, in paradox with popular belief. A Do-It-Yourself a capella version of the song can be found here for a clearer listening experience.

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