Outlaw is an acronym for Operating Under Thug Laws As Warriors. In the Earlier years of the Outlawz they were known as Dramacydal. Dramacydal first appeared on the 2Pac's 1995 Me Against the World album, the Outlawz were on the title track "Me Against The World" & "Outlaw". Dramacydal was composed of:
* K-Dog - Later name changed to Kastro
* Young Hollywood - Later name changed to Yaki Kadafi
* Big Malcolm - Later name changed to E.D.I. Mean
When he signed to Death Row upon his release from prison, Shakur recruited his stepbrother Mopreme Shakur and Big Syke. Bruce Washington and Mutah Beale were also added, and together they formed the original lineup, which debuted on 2Pac's multi-platinum smash All Eyez on Me , on the song "When We Ride ". Other times members of the Outlawz appear on the record, they are still credited as "Dramacydal".
The idea behind the group was for each member to have a rap name coinciding with the names of various tyrants or enemies of America, past and present.
* Tupac Shakur, stage name 2Pac, was the leader of the group, and gave himself the title of Makaveli after Italian political philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli; his was the only pseudonym which wasn't taken from a dictator, though Machiavelli was a philosopher for dictatorship.
* Yaki Kadafi, Real name Yafeu Fula, Godbrother and childhood friend of 2Pac, was given the name Yaki Kadafi after Lybian Colonel Gadaffi.
* Kastro, Real name Katari Cox, Cousin of 2Pac, was given the alias Kastro after Cuban president Fidel Castro.
* E.D.I. Mean, Real Name Malcolm Greenridge, was given the alias E.D.I. Mean after Ugandian president Idi Amin.
* Hussein Fatal, Real Name Bruce Washington, Introduced to 2pac by childhood friend Yaki Kadafi, given the name Hussein Fatal after former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein.
* Napoleon, Real Name Mutah Beale, Childhood friend of Kadafi, was given the name Napoleon after French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte.
* Mussolini, Real name Tyruss Himes. Previously known as Big Syke. Was in 2Pac's first group, Thug Life. Joined the Outlawz under the alias Mussolini, after former Italian president Benito Mussolini.
* Komani, Real name Mopreme Shakur. Tupac's stepbrother and previously in 2Pac's first group, Thug Life. Joined the Outlawz under the alias Komani, after Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.
* Young Noble, Last official member.
Killuminati
2Pac & The Outlawz Lyrics
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Around the way niggas get murdered by the full moon
Heard it in whispered tones
Niggas is bold and they choose to roll
I kill em all, watch now nigga truth be told
Westside was the war cry, look how they scatter
Niggas dyin' by my 30-yard, brains'll splatter
Wonder why these niggas cross me
Now diggy-die, everytime I ride it's for reasons
Hard to kill a nigga cause I'm comin' back like Jesus
Bow down to my ill nation runnin' from drug cases
Lookin' at my congregation so full of thug faces
Momma gave a nigga breath, a life of stress
I invest in a vest and makin' niggas watch they every step
Label me a threat
And I ain't even got started with this shit yet
Thug style baby, hands on my pistol, listen I'm a rida'
Every nigga breathin' pay attention
Bout to show you motherfuckers how it feel, to drop a body
The simple gun to my lifestyle, Killuminati
Yo Makaveli they can't stop you
Hold it down
Killuminati and we got you, got you
Yo Makaveli they can't stop you
Hold it down
Killuminati and we got you, got you
Yo Makaveli they can't stop you
Hold it down
Killuminati and we got you, got you
Yo Makaveli they can't stop you
Hold it down
Killuminati and we got you, got you
After the fire comes the rain, after pleasure there's pain
Even though we broke for the moment, we'll be ballin' again
'Til I make it yo; my military be prepared for them bustas
Similar to, bitches that scary, get too near me we rushin'
Visions of over-packed prisons, fiends and niggas thug livin'
Pressures and three strikes, I hope they don't test us
They pull the heater ammunition it cranks, psssh
Move without a sound, as we slide down, pistols in place
They got me fiendin' for currency, the money be callin'
It's like I'm, dreamin, see in season me ballin'
Participated in felonious behavior
Cock the cocked fo'-five, snatchin' niggas pagers
Labeled a mark soon as we start, it was hard to quit
We started out drinkin' 40's, moved to harder shit
God damn now I'm a grown man, I follow no man
Nigga got my own plan, and it's called Killuminati
Yo Makaveli they can't stop you
Hold it down
Killuminati and we got you, got you
Yo Makaveli they can't stop you
Hold it down
Killuminati and we got you, got you
Yo Makaveli they can't stop you
Hold it down
Killuminati and we got you, got you
Yo Makaveli they can't stop you
Hold it down
Killuminati and we got you, got you
I spend most of my time bankin' niggas
Because they hate a nigga, comin' across fake niggas
But we made niggas, old school and I'm thinkin'
Y'all some bitch made niggas and you steadily sinkin'
O-U-T, L-A-W-Z ain't nuttin' fuckin' with that
We bustin' back comin' back for the stacks
Laugh last cash cash, all I want is the paper
Givin' them fuckers tool whips, I rule haters
Y'all can't fade us, we kill steal and peal quickly
The boss niggas, definitely, put it down strictly
E.D.I. Amin, until the law come for me
Kill em all for shortie, ninety-nine Killuminati
They got me thinkin' strugglin' and hustling's my only fate
Toppin' grams on the kitchen plate, tryin' to keep that money straight
Times is rollin' three up these streets sleep
But when I crack, hammer cocked back rapped in my sheets
My life's been crossed, crooked since a seed it hurts
Got a package from the devil, payin' my deeds
Preoccupied by the greed, in this crooked life I lead
More funds to spend, or bigger guns to squeeze
Me and my thugs clock G's simpin' naughty thangs
Real as these tatt's on my body, and it's Killuminati
Yo Makaveli they can't stop you
Hold it down
Killuminati and we got you, got you
Yo Makaveli they can't stop you
Hold it down
Killuminati and we got you, got you
Yo Makaveli they can't stop you
Hold it down
Killuminati and we got you, got you
Yo Makaveli they can't stop you
Hold it down
Killuminati and we got you, got you
Makaveli the Don until I'm gone, I maintain
Hold it down, hold it down
Makaveli up in this bitch, worldwide mash, Westside
Makaveli the Don until I'm gone, I maintain
The question we ask, do you know what time it is?
Hold it down, hold it down
You know what type of shit we be
Makaveli the Don until I'm gone, I maintain
You want that hip-hop real
It's that hip-hop that's rea
Hold it down, hold it down
Hip-hop that's worldwide, feel?
Makaveli the Don until I'm gone, I maintain
Fuck with me nigga you get killed!
Hold it down, hold it down
It don't get no realer than this
Makaveli the Don until I'm gone, I maintain
What's my motherfuckin name nigga?
Hold it down, hold it down
My niggas we all bad
Makaveli the Don until I'm gone, I maintain
What's my muh'fuckin name nigga?
Hold it down, hold it down
What's my muh'fuckin name?
Makaveli the Don until I'm gone, I maintain
Outlawz in this bitch!
Rap pro at his finest
Makaveli the Don until I'm gone, I maintain
Repeat! Death Row at it's finest
Nigga, you know what time it is
Makaveli the Don until I'm gone, I maintain
Outlawz
The lyrics of "Killuminati" by 2Pac & The Outlawz speak about the violent and aggressive lifestyle of gang members and their quest for power and control. The chorus highlights the importance of sticking together as a gang and being loyal to the group. The song also touches on topics such as poverty, struggles, and street violence. The lyrics depict the singer as someone who is willing to kill for personal gain and is not afraid to use violence as a means to an end.
The verses of the song delve deeper into the reasons behind the singer's violent behavior. Bitterness, insecurity, and a need for recognition appear to be driving forces behind their actions. The lyrics also suggest that the singer has been involved in illegal activities and has a criminal record. The title "Killuminati" refers to the conspiracy theory that a supposed secret organization controls the world, and the lyrics suggest that the gang members are the ones in control.
Line by Line Meaning
Let it be prophesized; niggas'll die because ya crew's goon
I foresee a future where people will die because your crew is dangerous
Around the way niggas get murdered by the full moon
In this neighborhood, people get killed when the full moon is out
Heard it in whispered tones
I've heard rumors and secrets being shared discreetly
Niggas is bold and they choose to roll
People are brave and they choose to take risks
I kill em all, watch now nigga truth be told
I eliminate them all, and now the truth is revealed
Westside was the war cry, look how they scatter
The Westside was our battle cry, see how everyone flees in fear
Niggas dyin' by my 30-yard, brains'll splatter
People are getting killed by my shots from 30 yards away and their brains are bursting
Wonder why these niggas cross me
Questioning why these people betray me
I'm certified crazy, so sick the world made me
I'm officially crazy, the world has shaped me to be this sick
Now diggy-die, everytime I ride it's for reasons
Now listen, every time I go out, I have my own motives
Hard to kill a nigga cause I'm comin' back like Jesus
It's difficult to kill me because I always come back like Jesus
Bow down to my ill nation runnin' from drug cases
Respect and submit to my powerful group avoiding legal trouble related to drugs
Lookin' at my congregation so full of thug faces
Observing my followers who all have tough and rebellious expressions
Momma gave a nigga breath, a life of stress
My mother gave me life, but it's filled with constant stress
I invest in a vest and makin' niggas watch they every step
I buy protective gear and make people be cautious at all times
Label me a threat
Consider me dangerous
And I ain't even got started with this shit yet
And I haven't even begun to show you how extreme things can get
Thug style baby, hands on my pistol, listen I'm a rida'
I have a thug lifestyle, always armed with my gun, listen I ride for my people
Every nigga breathin' pay attention
Every person alive should pay attention to what I'm about to do
Bout to show you motherfuckers how it feel, to drop a body
I'm about to demonstrate how it feels to take someone's life
The simple gun to my lifestyle, Killuminati
Taking lives is just a normal part of my lifestyle as an ower of the illuminati
After the fire comes the rain, after pleasure there's pain
After experiencing success, there will be hardships and challenges
Even though we broke for the moment, we'll be ballin' again
Even though we're currently financially struggling, we will become wealthy again
'Til I make it yo; my military be prepared for them bustas
Until I achieve my goals, my group must be ready for any opposition
Similar to, bitches that scary, get too near me we rushin'
Just like cowardly women, if someone gets too close to me, we will attack
Visions of over-packed prisons, fiends and niggas thug livin'
I imagine overcrowded prisons filled with drug addicts and criminals living a rebellious lifestyle
Pressures and three strikes, I hope they don't test us
Under the pressure of the legal system and the three-strikes rule, I hope they don't provoke us
They pull the heater ammunition it cranks, psssh
When they draw their guns, the bullets load into the chamber, making a sound
Move without a sound, as we slide down, pistols in place
We move silently as we approach our target, guns ready
They got me fiendin' for currency, the money be callin'
I'm desperate for money, it's like it's calling out to me
It's like I'm, dreamin, see in season me ballin'
Sometimes it feels like I'm just dreaming, imagining myself being successful
Participated in felonious behavior
I've been involved in illegal activities
Cock the cocked fo'-five, snatchin' niggas pagers
I pull out my loaded .45 caliber gun, stealing people's pagers
Labeled a mark soon as we start, it was hard to quit
We were seen as targets from the beginning, and it was difficult to leave this lifestyle
We started out drinkin' 40's, moved to harder shit
We began by drinking 40-ounce bottles of beer, then progressed to stronger drugs
God damn now I'm a grown man, I follow no man
Damn, now that I've grown up, I don't follow anyone
Nigga got my own plan, and it's called Killuminati
I have my own strategy, and it's called Killuminati
I spend most of my time bankin' niggas
I spend most of my time making money off of people's fear
Because they hate a nigga, comin' across fake niggas
Because they resent my success, encountering fake and disloyal people
But we made niggas, old school and I'm thinkin'
But we made people, influenced by the old ways of thinking
Y'all some bitch made niggas and you steadily sinkin'
You're all weak and cowardly, and you're constantly declining
O-U-T, L-A-W-Z ain't nuttin' fuckin' with that
Outlawz can't be messed with, we're a force to be reckoned with
We bustin' back comin' back for the stacks
We are shooting back and returning for the money
Laugh last cash cash, all I want is the paper
We will have the last laugh and collect a lot of money
Givin' them fuckers tool whips, I rule haters
Using our guns to intimidate our enemies, showing them who's in charge
Y'all can't fade us, we kill steal and peal quickly
You can't compete with us, we kill, steal, and make money rapidly
The boss niggas, definitely, put it down strictly
We are the leaders, without a doubt, and we control things strictly
E.D.I. Amin, until the law come for me
I, E.D.I. Amin, will keep doing what I do until the authorities catch up with me
Kill em all for shortie, ninety-nine Killuminati
We will eliminate everyone, representing the 1999 Killuminati
They got me thinkin' strugglin' and hustling's my only fate
I'm starting to believe that my destiny is to always struggle and hustle
Toppin' grams on the kitchen plate, tryin' to keep that money straight
Weighing drugs on the kitchen counter, trying to maintain our financial stability
Times is rollin' three up these streets sleep
Times are tough, people are struggling, and these streets are not peaceful
But when I crack, hammer cocked back rapped in my sheets
But when I snap and lose control, I'm armed and ready, hidden under my sheets
My life's been crossed, crooked since a seed it hurts
My life has been filled with deceit and corruption since I was born, and it pains me
Got a package from the devil, payin' my deeds
I received something sinful from the devil, paying for my past actions
Preoccupied by the greed, in this crooked life I lead
I'm consumed by greed, living an immoral and deceitful life
More funds to spend, or bigger guns to squeeze
I need more money to spend or more powerful guns to use
Me and my thugs clock G's simpin' naughty thangs
My gang and I make a lot of money, engaging in illicit activities
Real as these tatt's on my body, and it's Killuminati
As real as the tattoos on my body, and it's all about the Killuminati
Makaveli the Don until I'm gone, I maintain
I, Makaveli the Don, will remain strong until the end
Hold it down, hold it down
Stay strong, stay strong
The question we ask, do you know what time it is?
We ask the question, do you understand the situation?
You know what type of shit we be
You know the kind of things we do
What's my motherfuckin name nigga?
What's my fucking name, man?
My niggas we all bad
My crew, we're all dangerous
What's my muh'fuckin name nigga?
What's my fucking name, man?
Outlawz in this bitch!
The Outlawz are in charge here!
Makaveli the Don until I'm gone, I maintain
I, Makaveli the Don, will remain strong until the end
Repeat! Death Row at it's finest
Repeat this! This is the peak of Death Row Records
Nigga, you know what time it is
You know exactly what's happening
Hold it down, hold it down
Stay strong, stay strong
Makaveli up in this bitch, worldwide mash, Westside
Makaveli is here, a worldwide phenomenon, representing the Westside
Makaveli the Don until I'm gone, I maintain
I, Makaveli the Don, will remain strong until the end
Hold it down, hold it down
Stay strong, stay strong
You want that hip-hop real
You want authentic hip-hop music
It's that hip-hop that's real
This is the real hip-hop
Hold it down, hold it down
Stay strong, stay strong
Hip-hop that's worldwide, feel?
This is the powerful, global impact of hip-hop, understand?
Makaveli the Don until I'm gone, I maintain
I, Makaveli the Don, will remain strong until the end
Fuck with me nigga you get killed!
If you mess with me, you'll be dead!
Hold it down, hold it down
Stay strong, stay strong
It don't get no realer than this
This is as real as it gets
Makaveli the Don until I'm gone, I maintain
I, Makaveli the Don, will remain strong until the end
What's my motherfuckin name nigga?
What's my fucking name, man?
Hold it down, hold it down
Stay strong, stay strong
What's my muh'fuckin name?
What's my fucking name?
Makaveli the Don until I'm gone, I maintain
I, Makaveli the Don, will remain strong until the end
Outlawz in this bitch!
The Outlawz are in charge here!
Rap pro at his finest
I'm a skilled rapper, at the top of my game
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: KOTARI (PKA "KASTRO") COX, MALCOLM (E.D.I.) GREENIDGE, TONY PIZARRO, TUPAC SHAKUR, YAFEU FULA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@papnlilly
Only the real Pac fans have made it here
@p.m3163
The amount of verses Pac laid down before his untimely death is astounding
@willtheprodigy3819
Didn’t you already comment this on another video?
@Leetokee101
Solid lyricist expelling his due diligence in his life as his own man. R.1.P.
@scam-proof2500
Pac was always on fire man, the best to do it#OG
@salomonbustos364
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@joaquincostilla3663
Underrated 🔥🌚
@rtathamofnn169
I want to hear the Outlawz response to this
@rtathamofnn169
this song is deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep
@ceedee7647
The 🎸 on this was Track Krazy