Hollywood Divorce by Outkast featuring Lil' Wayne & Snoop Dogg (2024)

Starts off like a small town marriage
Lovely wife and life, baby carriage
Now all the stars have cars, success of course
But it ends in Hollywood divorce, Hollywood divorce

And I'm a start
Yea, and I don't have to go to Hollywood
'Cause Hollywood come through my neighborhood with cameras on

I really think they're stealin' from us like a sample song
I really wish one day we'd take it back like Hammer's home
The hurricane come and took my Louisiana home
And all I got in return was a darn country song
This whole country wrong
What would you write if you just put a little ice on
And cut your mic on
But you don't even write songs
But Hollywood make you spit like a python
I meant Cobra, I'm so not sober
I'm high like a Hollywood coffee or soda
You can call me a roller
Your grill's glistenin'
Spent a hundred thousand on mine to feel different
What's the real sense of it?
Bling bling, I know
And did you know I'm the creator of the term
I just straightened the perm
Ain't let it sit too long, they just makin' it burn
And make a movie of our lifestyle
But they earn like a dead body burned on a mantlepiece
That's why I try not to lie on wax like this candle grease
And I be's the little nigg*
Cooler than anti-freeze defrost on your window pane - Lil Wayne
But in Hollywood it's Litt-le Wayne
Don't make me nut
So that's why I got a pre-nup
I do

Starts off like a small town marriage
Lovely wife and life, baby carriage
Now all the stars have cars, success of course
But it ends in Hollywood divorce, Hollywood divorce

Yeah, Yeah
A is for Adamsville
B is Bowen Homes
See if I give a f*ck if you like me you know I don't
If she ain't got a good head on her leave that ho alone
If she do got some good head on her let her sing a song
D is for what I serve, I don't be on no curb
She ain't no junkie neither, I ain't no dope dealer
But she keep comin' back three stacks must be some crack
Put that pipe in her lap, she ain't know how to act
Now that I've got your undivided attention I'm
Gonna say this and run under condition one
Promise me you gon' stack, promise me you gon' ball
Promise me you'll invest three fourths of it all
For what? So your kids, kids, kids can have some cheese
Can't get with it? Get get get get get on your knees
Cause wealth is the word
Rich is round the corner from the curb
Don't like what I write? Shoot me a bird

(Starts off)
Tenth grade, the way was pave for me and Dre. to create
Like Dr. Frankenstein the arts and crafts
Now could we make a difference
Antoine Patton and Andre Benjamin
Been jammin' for you crabbing rap nigg*z and journalists
That's quick to misprint public and private business
Then retract back for deaf ears and think it's dismissed
Part two the sequel all new 'Kast
Just ain't the same gang of nerds on the internet
Slanndering your name behind that screen name
They're lame and their life is pretty plain
M&M's with no nuts
Won't show up face-to-face straight bitch made
Like puppies on the nipples of a mutt
Address it on a case-by-case basis like the judge
What about these lyin' ass hoes tryin' to plot
Or these nigg*z on the block who want the queen (nigg* please)
But even she can walk we'll miss her we ain't gon' fake it
But God don't make mistakes must be something bigger waiting

Starts off like a small town marriage
Lovely wife and life, baby carriage
Now all the stars have cars, success of course
But it ends in Hollywood divorce, Hollywood divorce

I do, love you but you hate me at the same time
Lights, camera, action, it's game time
Do you take this here as your lovely wife?
To love her and cherish her for all your life?
I solemnly swear to dare share take you there
And me and you together baby we a lucky pair
It's been a long time, we walked a thin line
Others say they got you but you been mine
As I sit back and watch all them cat fights
Domestic violence - is that right?
But you love the dogg, gave me the spotlight
And now I'm growin' up, showin' up, blowin' up
I never ever thought that we would separate at all
But you played me like a game of football
Used to feed me, need me, dress me
Now it's so messy straight cut out and left me

Hollywood divorce
All the fresh styles always start off as a good little hood thing
Look at blues, rock, jazz, rap
Not even talkin' about music
Everything else too
By the time it reach Hollywood it's over
But it's cool
We just keep it goin' and make new sh*t

Take our game, take our name

Give us a little fame
And then they kick us to the curb that's a cold thang

Starts off like a small town marriage
It begins with a simple and innocent love story, like a marriage in a small town

Lovely wife and life, baby carriage
Building a beautiful life together, with a happy family

Now all the stars have cars, success of course
But as they attain fame and fortune, like the stars, success becomes expected

But it ends in Hollywood divorce, Hollywood divorce
But unfortunately, their relationship comes to an end with a painful divorce, just like many others in Hollywood

And I'm a start
And I will begin

Yea, and I don't have to go to Hollywood
Yes, I don't need to go to Hollywood to experience the negative aspects of fame

'Cause Hollywood come through my neighborhood with cameras on
Because Hollywood invades my neighborhood with cameras, invading my private life

I really think they're stealin' from us like a sample song
I truly believe they are taking advantage of us, just like sampling without permission

I really wish one day we'd take it back like Hammer's home
I genuinely hope that one day we can regain control and power, just like Hammer did with his house

The hurricane come and took my Louisiana home
Devastatingly, the hurricane took away my home in Louisiana

And all I got in return was a darn country song
And in return, all I have is a mediocre country song

This whole country wrong
The entire country is in the wrong

What would you write if you just put a little ice on
What would you create if you just added a touch of greatness

And cut your mic on
And turned on your microphone

But you don't even write songs
But you don't even write your own songs

But Hollywood make you spit like a python
But Hollywood forces you to rap with skill, like a python striking

I meant Cobra, I'm so not sober
I meant Cobra, I'm not in a clear state of mind

I'm high like a Hollywood coffee or soda
I'm intoxicated, just like the highly caffeinated coffee or soda in Hollywood

You can call me a roller
You can consider me a player

Your grill's glistenin'
Your teeth shine brightly with your expensive dental work

Spent a hundred thousand on mine to feel different
I spent a huge amount on my metal dental work to feel unique

What's the real sense of it?
What's the true purpose behind it all?

Bling bling, I know
It's all about the flashy jewelry, I get it

And did you know I'm the creator of the term
Do you know that I'm the one who coined the phrase

I just straightened the perm
I just made the hairstyle popular

Ain't let it sit too long, they just makin' it burn
I didn't let it last too long, they're just ruining it

And make a movie of our lifestyle
And they want to make a film about our life

But they earn like a dead body burned on a mantlepiece
But they profit off our struggles, just like displaying a dead body as a decoration

That's why I try not to lie on wax like this candle grease
That's why I try to be honest in my music, unlike the fake image they portray

And I be's the little nigg*
And I'm just a small and insignificant person

Cooler than anti-freeze defrost on your window pane - Lil Wayne
I'm so cool, like the defrost melting on your window pane

But in Hollywood it's Litt-le Wayne
But in Hollywood, they consider me a minor or unimportant artist

Don't make me nut
Don't make me go crazy

So that's why I got a pre-nup
That's why I have a prenuptial agreement in place

I do
Yes, I do

A is for Adamsville
The letter A represents Adamsville

B is Bowen Homes
The letter B represents Bowen Homes

See if I give a f*ck if you like me you know I don't
See, I couldn't care less about your opinion of me, you already know that

If she ain't got a good head on her leave that ho alone
If she lacks intelligence, it's best to avoid her

If she do got some good head on her let her sing a song
If she possesses some sexual skills, let her enjoy herself

D is for what I serve, I don't be on no curb
The letter D represents what I sell, but I'm not on the streets

She ain't no junkie neither, I ain't no dope dealer
She's not addicted to drugs, and I'm not a drug dealer

But she keep comin' back three stacks must be some crack
But she keeps coming back for more, I must have something addictive

Put that pipe in her lap, she ain't know how to act
Give her the opportunity for pleasure, she doesn't know how to control herself

Now that I've got your undivided attention I'm
Now that I have your full attention, I am

Gonna say this and run under condition one
I'm going to say something important and quickly leave

Promise me you gon' stack, promise me you gon' ball
Promise me you will save money and enjoy your success

Promise me you'll invest three fourths of it all
Promise me you will put aside seventy-five percent of your earnings

For what? So your kids, kids, kids can have some cheese
Why? So that your future generations can have financial security

Can't get with it? Get get get get get on your knees
If you don't agree, then kneel down in submission

Cause wealth is the word
Because wealth is the ultimate goal

Rich is round the corner from the curb
Richness is just a step away from poverty

Don't like what I write? Shoot me a bird
If you don't like my lyrics, express your dislike

Tenth grade, the way was pave for me and Dre. to create
In tenth grade, the path was set for me and Dre to make music

Like Dr. Frankenstein the arts and crafts
Like Dr. Frankenstein, we bring together different elements of art and craft

Now could we make a difference
Now can we make an impact

Antoine Patton and Andre Benjamin
Referring to our real names, Antoine Patton and Andre Benjamin

Been jammin' for you crabbing rap nigg*z and journalists
We have been making great music for those who criticize rap and journalists

That's quick to misprint public and private business
Who quickly misprint both public and private matters

Then retract back for deaf ears and think it's dismissed
Then retract their statements, assuming no one is paying attention

Part two the sequel all new 'Kast
The second part, a new and improved version of Outkast

Just ain't the same gang of nerds on the internet
We are not the same group of nerdy individuals on the internet anymore

Slanndering your name behind that screen name
Spreading false and damaging rumors about you using anonymous screen names

They're lame and their life is pretty plain
They're boring and their lives are quite unremarkable

M&M's with no nuts
They're like M&M candies without any substance

Won't show up face-to-face straight bitch made
They don't have the courage to confront you directly, they're cowards

Like puppies on the nipples of a mutt
Like puppies depending on a stray dog for sustenance

Address it on a case-by-case basis like the judge
Deal with each situation individually, just like a judge handling a case

What about these lyin' ass hoes tryin' to plot
What about these deceitful women trying to conspire against us

Or these nigg*z on the block who want the queen (nigg* please)
Or these men on the street who desire the same woman (please)

But even she can walk we'll miss her we ain't gon' fake it
Even if she chooses to leave, we will sincerely miss her, no pretending

But God don't make mistakes must be something bigger waiting
But God does not make mistakes, there must be something greater in store for us

I do, love you but you hate me at the same time
I do love you, but it feels like you have a deep dislike for me

Lights, camera, action, it's game time
As the spotlight turns on, it's time to go, it's showtime

Do you take this here as your lovely wife?
Do you accept this person as your beloved wife?

To love her and cherish her for all your life?
To love and care for her throughout your entire life

I solemnly swear to dare share take you there
I promise to boldly share and take you to new places

And me and you together baby we a lucky pair
The two of us together, baby, we are fortunate and blessed

It's been a long time, we walked a thin line
It's been a while, and we have faced many challenges

Others say they got you but you been mine
Others claim to have you, but deep down, you belong to me

As I sit back and watch all them cat fights
As I observe all the conflicts and arguments

Domestic violence - is that right?
Domestic violence - is that acceptable behavior?

But you love the dogg, gave me the spotlight
But you love me, Snoop Dogg, and gave me the attention

And now I'm growin' up, showin' up, blowin' up
And now I'm maturing, making my presence known, and achieving great success

I never ever thought that we would separate at all
I never thought we would ever go our separate ways

But you played me like a game of football
But you deceived me like playing a game of football

Used to feed me, need me, dress me
You used to take care of me, rely on me, and support me

Now it's so messy straight cut out and left me
Now everything is chaotic, you completely cut me out and left me

Hollywood divorce
A divorce that occurs within the context of the superficial and destructive Hollywood lifestyle

All the fresh styles always start off as a good little hood thing
All the new and innovative styles always originate from humble beginnings in the neighborhood

Look at blues, rock, jazz, rap
Look at genres like blues, rock, jazz, and rap

Not even talkin' about music
This is not just about music

Everything else too
This applies to everything else as well

By the time it reach Hollywood it's over
By the time it becomes popular in Hollywood, its essence is already lost

But it's cool
But that's alright

We just keep it goin' and make new sh*t
We simply continue to innovate and create new things

Take our game, take our name
They take our talent and our identity

Give us a little fame
They give us a taste of fame

And then they kick us to the curb that's a cold thang
And then they reject us, leaving us with nothing, it's a heartless act