Hoe Era Lyrics – Ray Vaughn

Hoe Era Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
Ray starts off calling out people who’ve been talking behind his back, almost laughing at how predictable it is. He’s pointing out that people are back on their same old nonsense and acting fake again. The tone is casual but irritated, like he’s ready to respond.

[Chorus]
Ray questions the intelligence of his target, mocking how they act tough in situations where they’re clearly outnumbered. He’s saying they’re all talk and no real threat. He also makes it clear he doesn’t care about where they come from — status or background doesn’t impress him.

[Post-Chorus]
He brushes off the other person with a dismissive “what’s up, shut up,” like he’s not here for any fake conversations or weak energy.

[Verse 1]
Ray’s clowning someone who hasn’t earned respect yet — no awards, no numbers to prove they’re hot. He says this person should stop rapping and maybe try acting because their bars are weak. He pokes fun at their appearance and performance, implying they’re salty and trying too hard. He threatens to confront them in public and reminds them that real steppers (real ones who act, not pretend) don’t dance, they act with force. He also jokes that their music sounds like jazz because of bad production. Ray questions why they’re even going after Kendrick (Dot), like they’re punching way above their level. He mentions CJ, a rapper who’s older and not taken seriously, and mocks someone chasing clout instead of building a real fanbase. He ends the verse saying he could wipe out Pro Era with ease, putting them all on a basic shirt — showing total disrespect.

[Chorus]
Ray repeats the taunt, again asking if the other person is clueless. He mocks their attempt at standing out or fighting a losing battle and repeats that he doesn’t care where they’re from — it’s irrelevant if they don’t have talent.

[Post-Chorus]
He shuts them down again with “what’s up, shut up,” saying they should quit the fake bravado and just be quiet.

[Verse 2]
Ray calls himself a “vape lord,” meaning he’s cool with smoke — conflict doesn’t bother him. He says he stays strapped and ready like he’s in a war. Even if someone’s standing next to a big name like Ab-Soul, it won’t save them. He doesn’t care about comeback stories because they don’t mean anything if there’s no real skill. He says people only know his rival for acting, not for actually making good music. They were never a real part of the scene. He says he’s alert and aware, even comparing himself to something from the future. Ray says older artists may not guide the new ones, but he will — through disses if needed. He thinks this other rapper’s never been through real situations and was never about that life. He mocks their failed attempt to represent the West Coast and how their short EP flopped. He ends by saying their team isn’t even polished — how are they on TV when their friends are editing videos with basic phone apps?

[Refrain]
He tells them to stop pretending and actually do something real — take action and stop faking the grind.

[Verse 3]
Ray reminds his rival that their last hit was a long time ago. He compares rap to a game and says he’s ready to go against anyone. He’s quick to turn small drama into publicity. He complains that whenever his side performs well, critics change the standards. He mocks how the rival couldn’t get a response from Kendrick, so now they’re chasing J. Cole for attention.

[Chorus]
Again, he mocks the person for picking a losing fight, acting tough when the odds are against them.

[Verse 4]
Ray starts by mocking someone for comparing themselves to Rakim, one of the greatest. He says TDE is full of stars and this guy’s just jealous. He brags about how many rappers he’s “taken out” — joking it’s like med school now. He compares gunfire to music beats, showing the chaos he brings. The beef wasn’t serious, more like comic book drama (Deadpool), and he gave the guy energy that only helped him. He laughs at the weak diss EP his rival dropped, saying it was full of excuses. When people tell him to go easy on the other rapper, Ray refuses. He says the guy fooled people into thinking he raps for the love of it, but Ray’s not buying it. He compares himself to Snoop Dogg, saying he’s knocking down the fake rapper’s little “fort.” He finishes by saying that the person is washed up and irrelevant — even joking that Ice Spice has more status now, which is a major insult in the context of rap ego.

[Refrain]
He keeps pushing the message: stop fronting, stop pretending, and either bring real action or get out of the way.