Uncle Murda Gets Personal and Gritty in ‘Use To Be’ Visual

Uncle Murda gets personal and gritty in ‘Use To Be’ visual. You can see the official video below.

Uncle Murda Gets Personal and Gritty in New Visual for “Use To Be”

When you think of Uncle Murda, you probably think of his annual “Rap Up” series—the ruthless, headline-grabbing year-end roasts that spare no celebrity. Not this time. With his latest release, the Brooklyn veteran proves he’s just as effective when he turns the lens inward.

The official music video for “Use To Be” is listed as “Used 2 Be” on his recent album Murda He Wrote. Uncle Murda delivers a sobering, introspective look at the cost of loyalty in the streets.

The Vibe: Betrayal and Reflection

Released just last week, the video for “Use To Be” steps away from the high-energy disrespect of his “Rap Ups”. Instead, it settles into a mood that is darker and more melancholic. The visual matches the track’s energy, which is stripped-down and raw. It captures Murda in a reflective state. Contemplating the relationships that have soured over the years, his main focus is his lady.

The track is built on a soulful, nostalgic sample that screams “New York pain rap.” It’s providing the perfect backdrop for Murda’s raspy delivery. It’s the kind of beat that demands honesty. Murda delivers.

“I Just Want to Go Back to How It Used to Be”

Lyrically, “Use To Be” is one of the most relatable tracks Murda has dropped in recent memory. He tackles a universal theme: money and success changing the people around you.

Rapping candidly, he is expressing how it feels when, after helping friends, some of them eventually turn their backs on him. He touches on the specific pain of loaning money to “brothers.”  Brothers, who not only fail to pay it back but, start acting like victims when it’s time to settle up. However, his most painful raps derives from the relationship change with his lady. At least he mans up to his role in the relationship changes.

Standout bars from the track include:

“When your brother was broke, boy, I let him sell dope for me… he f—ed up the money, basically he stole from me.”

and the visceral line:

“Can’t breathe like a racist white cop was choking me.”

The artist admits to being “drunk and keeping it real,” lamenting that he wishes things could go back to the way they were. Yeah, before the money and the envy complicated relationships. It’s a mature take from an artist who has seen it all.

Context: Murda He Wrote

This track is a standout cut from his 2025 album Murda He Wrote, which dropped earlier this year. While the album features high-energy collaborations, this track serves as the project’s emotional anchor. It reminds listeners that behind the “Rap Up” jokes and the tough exterior, a veteran MC is processing the trauma of the lifestyle he survived.

The Verdict

If you’re tired of the gimmicks and just want to hear some grown-man bars about real-life situations, “Use To Be” is a must-watch. Uncle Murda shows that while he’s famous for talking about everyone else’s business, he’s not afraid to be open about his own.

Watch the video below and let us know: Is this one of Uncle Murda’s best introspective tracks?

Fast Facts

• Artist: Uncle Murda

• Song: “Use To Be” (aka “Used 2 Be”)

• Album: Murda He Wrote

• Release Date (Video): December 5, 2025

• Key Themes: Loyalty, Betrayal, Nostalgia, Street Politics

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