The Hate finds M.I. Abaga directly confronting critics, doubters, and former associates. He questions why people resent him despite his contributions. “What’s up with all the hate?” becomes a repeated challenge. M.I asserts his legacy, saying he’s built roads, elevated younger artists, and earned a place of power. The song underscores a theme of respect: M.I. demands that even those who doubt him should acknowledge his place.
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[Chorus]
What's up with all the hate though?
What's up with all the hate though?
'Cause all I done for you niggas is make roads
What's up with all the hate though?
War-time I'm ready nigga Kratos
What's up with all the hate though?
What's up with all the hate though? My nigga
[Verse]
You don't respect your elders anymore
Alright, it's okay bro
But you should bow down when you talk to me
The bought my shit down in soweto
I'm a god, I'm a king, I'm a Pharoah (Yes)
Been a leader since I was a day old
When I talk you should pay close attention
'Cause of why? 'Cause I say so
What's up with all the hate though?
I pun the philosophy from plato
From now y'all anonymous to me una dey break code
Me, I been blessеd by mai ceto
Flows been decent, not just rеcent
Boss since y’all was in nursery
I turned forty last year but I been a legend since way back when I was like fu- thirties
Think about it
When you see me, you show courtesy
'Cause I show you thirsty niggas mercy
I heard this one nigga say that he would mock me
Make me a legend for eternity, na nigga you rebirth me
And you're not even worthy
I get sick when I talk about it, allergic
My brother's the emperor and you're not even the sergeant
I made a away for you to eat, I was determined
Ohhhh, I got a sermon
I made the rap game better for niggas like you then helped you specifically, nigga I earned this
And that's why anytime they call me vermin
I get so angry, mehn I'm burning 'cause I'm a lion
Lemfani that's my fucking name
Jukun man from Taraba here to change the game
Since they heard my lines anytime niggas drown, called themselves the best it's I hear
Doesn't hit the same
How far will all the hate bro
I'm war ready, I'm soldier boy, I'm drako
Imma run through paper, imma staple
Slow niggas can't win here, that's a fable
You're looking at the general in plain cloths
You stop faking then we make snow
Young blood I'm at the big man table
Sitting there with my nigga Naeto (Yes boss)
Strategizing how to free the people
Making chips without peeling the potatoes
Nigga can't catch up if I give them all tomatoes
Fuck with me and end up in the deep hole (l-l-l-louda)
That's on finito, final
New album out on vinyl
Chopsticks on the beat, feel it in your spinals
Changed my name from MI Abaga, I'm the GUY now
What's up with all the hate though?
You're talking to a legend- in the flesh
Show some respect
[Spoken Outro]
Do you understand?
Ehn, do you understand me my brother?
Levels dey for this shit oh
Calm down levels dey no worry yourself
Okay, Okay, Okay
Hear this one now, hear this one now, hear am"
Uploaded by: Precious • Upload date: 11/25/2025
