long ago I was just a young kid

(Verse 1) Long ago, I was just a young kid with dreams Running through the streets, trying to find my means 71 beats per minute, my heart steady racing Nas' style, I'm embracing, the mic I'm embracing From the projects to the stages, I'm breaking barriers Writing rhymes, spitting fire, leaving tracks charred and scarred From the struggle to the hustle, I've come so far Every line I drop, leaving my mark like a shooting star (Verse 2) Long ago, I had to fight for my spot in this game Battling through the pain, refusing to be tamed 71 BPM, my flow steady grooving Nas' influence, my mind constantly moving From the concrete jungles to the rap thrones I've shown, I own this microphone, it's my zone 16 bars, I'm painting pictures with my words Unheard stories, the voice of the unheard (Verse 3) Long ago, I had to overcome the obstacles From the bottom to the top, unstoppable 71 beats per minute, my rhythm divine Nas' style, timeless, it'll forever shine I spit truth, no fiction, my lyrics they glisten Every word, a mission, to inspire and listen From the struggle to the hustle, I've earned my stripes 16 bars, I'm here to ignite the rap game's nights (Verse 4) Long ago, I was just a young kid with a dream Now I'm living it, making history it seems 71 BPM, my flow never ceasing Nas' legacy, I'm keeping, my rhymes releasing From the streets to the speakers, I bring the heat 16 bars, my lyrics hit hard, never discreet Long ago, but forever present in the game Nas' influence, my flame will always remain