Life After Death

Playa Hater

The Notorious B.I.G.

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

8

End

75

Internal

29

Multi

49

Slant

2

Chain

Rhyme Groups — hover to spotlight
[Interlude: Puff Daddy]
You see, there are two kinds of people in the world today✦
We have the playas, and we have the playa haters
Please don't hate me because✦ I'm beautiful baby✦
[Verse 2: Puff Daddy]
Hear what they talk about me
But my crew so deep
You can't do a damn thing, to me
[Chorus: The Notorious B.I.G., (Keanna Benson) & Puff Daddy]
Playa (Hater)✦
Open✦ the door (Open✦ the door)
Lay on the floor, you've been robbed✦
Wake up (Wake up)
(Wake your ass up)
Take off your jewels✦ (Take off your jewels)✦
You fuckin fools, you've been robbed,✦ uhh
This is a robbery, nigga✦
[Bridge: The Notorious B.I.G. & (Keanna Benson)]
Playa playa (Hater)✦
Playa playa (Hater)✦
Playa playa (Hater)✦
Playa playa (Hater)✦
Playa hater✦ (Hater)✦
Playa hater✦ (Hater)✦
Playa hater✦ (Hater)✦
[Outro: The Notorious B.I.G. & Puff Daddy]
Uhh, thank you, thank you very✦ much *Applause*✦
Playa hater✦
Thank you thank you far too kind, far too kind
Thank you, thank you very✦ much
Good night everybody, good night!
Playa hater✦
I love all of you, thank you thank you
Thank you, thank you very✦ much, good night!
Playa hater,✦ playa hater,✦ oww!

Technical Breakdown

5.7
Multisyllabic Rhymes8.5

Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)

Internal Rhymes9.5

Rhymes within a line (data-driven)

Wordplay / Double Entendres3.0

Clever language, metaphors, punchlines

Cadence / Rhythm5.5

Flow variation and timing (data-driven)

Vocabulary Complexity4.0

Range and depth of words used (data-driven)

Delivery / Breath Control5.0

Performance and control

Computed Score5.69

Production

— Sean "Puffy" Combs, Stevie J

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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

The verse relies heavily on simplistic call-and-response structures and repetitive chant-like phrasing rather than complex poetic architecture, serving a functional pop-rap role rather than a lyrical one.

C
8.5
Multisyllabic
9.5
Internal Rhymes
5.5
Cadence / Flow
4
Vocabulary
3
Wordplay
5
Delivery
Call-and-responseRepetitive chantStaccato delivery
Rhyme Architecture: The scheme is simplistic and functional, utilizing basic AABB end-rhyme structures with minimal internal deviation, prioritizing rhythm over intricate lexical choices.
Verified Doubles & Entendres

"Playa Hater"

① A person who expresses jealousy or envy towards those perceived as successful or 'playas'.② A linguistic framing used to define a social binary between the narrator's status and his detractors.

Effective use of vocal dynamics to create a commanding, aggressive tone

Clear, rhythmic cadence that serves the song's club-oriented composition

Strong structural cohesion within the chorus for high recall

Lack of depth in lyrical content and wordplay

Heavy reliance on repetitive chants over substantive verse construction

Minimal use of metaphorical or linguistic complexity

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