1999 WRITE THE FUTURE & Shaquille O'Neal Dazzle With Collab "Raw I Know I Got It"

BYZachary Horvath1073 Views
Link Copied to Clipboard!
raw i know i got itraw i know i got it
Shaq always seems to deliver a memorable verse no matter where he goes.

It appears that 1999 WRITE THE FUTURE has an NBA legend keeping tabs on their work. The genre-bending collective that is linked to record label 88rising has quickly become a new force in hip-hop. Their unique and unpredictable style has given us some fun records. Due to their versatility, they are working with all sorts of artists such as Rich Brian, Rick Ross, redveil, Smino, BADBADNOTGOOD, Amaarae, and more. However, their newest single, "Raw I Know I Got It," sees them team up with Shaquille O'Neal, his EDM DJ alias DIESEL, and producer NITTI.

Casual hip-hop fans may not know that the NBA big man was rapping on the side during the early stages of his playing career. Even though he took a long hiatus from spitting in the booth, Shaq has kept the passion alive. Recently, he has been hopping on tracks with Meek Mill and Rick Ross, as well as the L.A. duo Coyote. On "Raw I Know I Got It," Shaq is bragging and boasting to the max about his accomplishments when he was viewed as the most dominant player ever.

Read More: Travis Scott Affiliate Luxury Tax 50 Clowns Tyga After Cannes Brawl

Listen To "Raw I Know I Got It" By DIESEL, NITTI, 1999 WRITE THE FUTURE, & Shaquille O'Neal

"Broken records, broken backboards / Broke the records for broken backboards, I’m that raw." However, he also gets a little vulnerable, as he talks about missing his close friend, teammate, and fellow all-timer, Kobe Bryant. The Diesel also shows love to Gianna or "Gigi," saying that he would name Los Angeles WNBA team after her. All in all, it is another great performance from Shaq and this track continues to show 1999's unlimited range.

What are your thoughts on "Raw I Know I Got It" by 1999 WRITE THE FUTURE, Shaquille O'Neal, DIESEL, and NITTI? Is this one of 1999's better collaborations as of late? Is Shaq the greatest NBA rapper of all time, why or why not? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding 1999 WRITE THE FUTURE and Shaquille O'Neal. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

Quotable Lyrics:

When I’m not with Kenny Smith
I’m still close to a jet
Can't believe my little brother Kobe gone
Thank you for the three-peat
If I talked about that pain, you wouldn't believe me
Might go buy the L.A. Sparks and change the name to the GG’s

Read More: Memphis Producer Hitkidd Recruits Key Glock & Doe Boy For "NOTT"

About The Author
Zachary Horvath
Zachary Horvath is one of the Music Freelance News Writers at HotNewHipHop and has held that title since August 2023. Prior to this position, he held another freelance gig covering local high school football, girls and boys varsity basketball, in addition to recapping Cleveland Cavaliers games remotely. He's taken the previous experience and used it to become a jack of all trades at HotNewHipHop. Zach has thoroughly enjoyed tackling some of the trending topics in sports, with a larger focus on hip-hop and pop culture. Some of those include Bronny James's draft stock, a multitude of angles swirling around the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef, as well as Diddy's arrest and lawsuits. Separate from the headlines that everyone wants to hear about, he was fortunate enough to help spread Zaytoven's current thoughts at the time around mid-December in 2023. Even though being able to give his expertise on these stories is fulfilling, being able to share his passion for releases trumps that ever so slightly. Having the chance to express his excitement indirectly about what he thinks our readers should be checking out/revisiting grows his passion for writing that much more.
...