The top 5 rap lyrics of the week — Tinashe is living in the moment

5. “What I’m trying to say is not to forget, You see only the good, selective memory”  — Shakira ft. Rihanna, ‘Can’t Remember To Forget You’

Rihanna has nostalgia for her past relationship, and she chooses to only remember the good times. She forgets the mistakes, which may be the reason for the on again off again relationship with Chris Breezy.

4. “Got sticks that’ll knock your baby momma out, Scratch that, knock Harry Potter out” – Denzel Curry, ‘Bow Down’

Is this the best Harry Potter reference in hip hop?! Harry’s mother was killed with a magical wand — a favorite phallic symbol of rappers and D&D aficionados alike — but Harry managed to defy death. But in this case, not even he could survive Denzel’s onslaught.

3. “I’m, not really thirsty to be signed, I’m with the Village, I’ll be fine” — Alex Wiley ft. Kembe X, ‘Made Me Know Normal’ 

Right now, being signed to a big label is the least of his worries. He’s a member of the rap collective The Village, and they’re doing just fine without being signed.

2. “I need diamond teeth, livin’ like it’s 1998, Like when Percy was the king, back when Juvie was the great” – Isaiah Rashad, ‘RIP Kevin Miller’ 

Master P is Isaiah’s favorite rapper, so he dedicated this song to P’s slain brother Kevin Miller. He also references Juvenile, “Juvie”, who dropped his multi-platinum album 400 Degreez in 1998.

1. “Live fast die young that’s my choice, Get money, get money like an invoice” – Tinashe, ‘2 On’ 

As Tinashe told RG: “Life is short so let’s show out and take risks!” She recently turned 21 and is living in the moment with her mind on the money.