A Song Wall What is the meaning behind "Piss out your per diem, you just gotta hate 'em, funk"? HUMBLE. by Kendrick Lamar - A Song Wall
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What is the meaning behind “Piss out your per diem, you just gotta hate ’em, funk”? HUMBLE. by Kendrick Lamar

  • by imrk
  • March 25, 2023

Per diem is Latin for “per day” or “for each day.” It’s money given to artists who are on tour. Kendrick uses the term to flex his wealth—his income is so large that his competitors' daily budget would only cover his beverage expenses .