(Verse 1) In the hood, where we grew up, life was tough, But we stayed strong, never giving up, 'cause that's enough. My friends, my crew, we held each other tight, Through the darkest nights, we fought for what was right. In the streets, where danger lurks at every corner, We had each other's back, like sisters and brothers. From the block parties to the late-night hangouts, We shared dreams, ambitions, and doubts. Chillin' on the stoop, reminiscing 'bout the past, The laughter, the tears, the memories that'll last. We made it through the struggles, the pain, and strife, Together we were unstoppable, a force in this life. (Chorus) This is a rap about the hood and my friends, Through thick and thin, we'll stick together till the end. From the concrete jungle to the corner store, We represent the ones who strive for more. (Verse 2) Raised in the hood, we witnessed the struggle, But it fueled our fire, made our hustle bubble. From the broken homes to the vacant lots, We defied the odds, never fearing the shots. My homies, my brothers, side by side we stand, Pushing each other to be the best, we demand. We had dreams, big dreams, to escape this place, But we never forgot our roots, our home base. Through the trials and tribulations, we rose above, Turning pain into power, spreading nothing but love. No matter the color, no matter the creed, In unity we stood, planting a seed. (Chorus) This is a rap about the hood and my friends, Through thick and thin, we'll stick together till the end. From the concrete jungle to the corner store, We represent the ones who strive for more. (Verse 3) In the hood, where the struggle is real, We navigate the obstacles, we break the seal. We support each other's dreams, never letting go, Because in this concrete jungle, we know we can grow. My friends, my fam, my crew for life, Through the highs and lows, we'll forever strive. We've come so far, but the journey's not done, We'll keep pushing forward until we've all won. So here's to the hood and the friends I hold dear, In this rap, I shout out, loud and clear. Together we stand, united and strong, Making moves, writing our own life song. (Chorus) This is a rap about the hood and my friends, Through thick and thin, we'll stick together till the end. From the concrete jungle to the corner store, We represent the ones who strive for more.