You Don't Know
50 Cent Eminem Ca$his & Lloyd Banks Lyrics


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Shady! Yeah
Who run it? You know, you actin' like you don't know
We run it, you do know but you actin' like you don't know
Who run it? You know, you actin' like you don't know
We run it, you do know but you actin' like you don't know

You know, you actin' like you don't know
I tear the club up fo' sho
This flow is gon' bring more dough
You do know but actin' like you don't know

Now homie I say I run (it run) it 'cause I'm in control
Hypnotic, Hennessey, a couple shots of Patron
I have you feelin' aight, I get you high as a kite
Party poppin' shorty said she's comin' with me tonight
I ain't shoulder leanin', I ain't snappin' and poppin'
Either I'm bobbin' my head or I'm just standin' there watchin'
I'm a hustler, I hustle, you can tell that I'm paid
And I protect what I got, I'm in the house with my blade
Nigga you front you gon' get it, ok now maybe I said it
'cause I want you triddip, yeah I be on that shiddit
You should see when I'm stuntin' I flash the stones that be wantin'
Push the whip see me rollin', you can tell that I'm holdin'
I'm just doin' my thang, you know The Units the game
I got my grimy Shady with me
You front you'll have to get me off your ass
I pay the lawsuit and laugh, it's not a big deal
It's nuttin' but some cash

You know, you actin' like you don't know
I tear the club up fo' sho
This flow is gon' bring more dough
You do know but actin' like you don't know

You know, you actin' like you don't know
I tear the club up fo' sho
This flow is gon' bring more dough
You do know but actin' like you don't know

When me and Fif' got together to do this music then move it
We became enveloped we just developed a fellowship through it
It's no pretend shit, it's friendship, me nemisis is su nemisis
The same for him, it's just media, see to them it's just images
But this shit is no gimmicks, this is blood in and blood out
When it's beef you just gotta know when to butt in and butt out
If there's a problem we solve it, if we don't resolve it
It usually just evolves into one big brawl and we all get involved in it
We should all get a merit, this much beef we inherit
And wear it like a badge with honour, pass it around and share it
And let it go to whoevers holdin' the most current beef on their shoulders
And their soldiers got their backs till it's over
But tonight, we ain't comin' here to beef with nobody
We came to party, Banks, Cashis and Mr. Ferrari
So it's Shady After-mizz-ath back in that ass, you izz-ass
Come hizzon what kinda fizz-uckin' position is that

You know, you actin' like you don't know
I tear the club up fo' sho
This flow is gon' bring more dough
You do know but actin' like you don't know

You know, you actin' like you don't know
I tear the club up fo' sho
This flow is gon' bring more dough
You do know but actin' like you don't know

Pistol play, ricochet, see where the victim lay
Slumped over bleedin', JFK
HK to your chest plate
Cave out and ride till the death, do you rep that way?
Forever I'm a be a Shady 7-4 Gangster
Plus I survived everything you got in that chamber
I thrived off of danger, jumpin' in all beef
You keep talkin' shit, now the squad called me

Enough holdin' back the steam, Em let off a magazine
Dappadon Cappa-queens, mixed in with Cashis creams
Started off with half a dream, developed into what you see
Tellin' ain't my cup of tea, can't tell I'm a fuckin" G
I'm a hold a 'matic, when I'm at it, start static and you splattered
Shit shattered, I'm a walkin' bitch magnet
Spit it how I live it, live it all the way to the limit
And I'm always on my pivot for my digits, you dig it

You know, you actin' like you don't know
I tear the club up fo' sho
This flow is gon' bring more dough
You do know but actin' like you don't know

You know, you actin' like you don't know
I tear the club up fo' sho
This flow is gon' bring more dough
You do know but actin' like you don't know

You know what this is
Shady, G-Unit, Aftermath,
Lloyd Banks, Cashis, Marshall Mathers, Ferrari F-50,




It's a movement, you can't stop it
Talk of Tony Yayo, go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of 50 Cent feat. Eminem's song "You Don't Know" are about the power that these rappers have in the industry, how they are in control, and how others are acting like they don't know. They are boasting about their successes and wealth, and how they have risen to the top of the ranks. The lyrics also touch on the theme of loyalty and friendship in the rap community, how they stick together and support each other through the tough times. They flaunt their power and influence by showing off their cars, diamonds, and cash. The chorus is a repetition of how these rappers are in control and that others are merely pretending not to know.


The verses of the song talk about various topics related to these rappers' lives. For example, Fifty talks about how he is a hustler and that he has to protect what he has. He also touches on how he is always doing his thing and how "The Units" are the game. Eminem's verse focuses on the themes of loyalty and friendship, how he and Fifty have developed a fellowship through their music. He also touches on how they don't beef with anyone and how they came to party.


Overall, "You Don't Know" is a song about power, control, and the loyalty and friendship between rappers in the industry.


Line by Line Meaning

Who run it? You know, you actin' like you don't know
We run it, and you know it, but you're pretending like you don't know


You know, you actin' like you don't know
You are aware of the situation, but you're pretending like you are not


I tear the club up fo' sho
My performance will be highly energetic that the crowd will go wild


This flow is gon' bring more dough
My unique style of rapping is going to get me more money


Now homie I say I run (it run) it 'cause I'm in control
I control the situation, and everyone knows that


Hypnotic, Hennessey, a couple shots of Patron
Drinks that will make you feel good, forget everything and enjoy the moment


I have you feelin' aight, I get you high as a kite
My style of entertainment will leave you feeling exhilarated


Party poppin' shorty said she's comin' with me tonight
A girl at the party is into me and has agreed to come with me tonight


I ain't shoulder leanin', I ain't snappin' and poppin'
I'm not following the latest dance moves, I'm just enjoying the moment


Either I'm bobbin' my head or I'm just standin' there watchin'
I'm either enjoying the music or observing the partygoers


I'm a hustler, I hustle, you can tell that I'm paid
I'm a hardworking individual, and I have earned a lot of money because of my hard work


And I protect what I got, I'm in the house with my blade
I make sure to safeguard my property, and I even carry a weapon if necessary


Nigga you front you gon' get it, ok now maybe I said it
If you challenge me, you will get involved in a violent altercation, and I have already warned you


'cause I want you triddip, yeah I be on that shiddit
I am trying to provoke you so that we can get into a violent altercation, and I enjoy such confrontations


You should see when I'm stuntin' I flash the stones that be wantin'
When I display my wealth and possessions, everyone around me becomes envious


Push the whip see me rollin', you can tell that I'm holdin'
When I'm driving my car, you can see that I am holding a lot of wealth


I'm just doin' my thang, you know The Units the game
I'm just being myself, and I am part of G-Unit, which is the current trend


I got my grimy Shady with me
I have my friend Eminem with me, who is known for his gritty style


You front you'll have to get me off your ass
If you try and confront me, I will retaliate violently


I pay the lawsuit and laugh, it's not a big deal
I treat lawsuits as a trivial matter, and I can easily pay the settlement


It's nuttin' but some cash
The only thing involved in this matter is money


When me and Fif' got together to do this music then move it
When Eminem and I collaborated on this music project, it was a great decision


We became enveloped we just developed a fellowship through it
Our collaboration was so intense that we developed a deep bond and friendship


It's no pretend shit, it's friendship, me nemisis is su nemisis
Our friendship is genuine, and our enemies are the same


The same for him, it's just media, see to them it's just images
Eminem feels the same way, and he understands that the media just sees us as images


But this shit is no gimmicks, this is blood in and blood out
Our collaboration is not a publicity stunt, but rather a genuine bond that we have developed through our music


When it's beef you just gotta know when to butt in and butt out
When there is a conflict, we know when to get involved and when to stay away


If there's a problem we solve it, if we don't resolve it
We always try to solve problems that arise, and if we can't fix it, we move on


It usually just evolves into one big brawl and we all get involved in it
Most of the time, the situation ends up becoming a huge fight, and all of us get affected by it


We should all get a merit, this much beef we inherit
We should receive a reward for dealing with the many conflicts we are involved in


And wear it like a badge with honour, pass it around and share it
We are proud of our ability to deal with conflicts, and we share the experiences with others


And let it go to whoevers holdin' the most current beef on their shoulders
We let the person who has the most recent conflict take the lead and deal with the situation


And their soldiers got their backs till it's over
Our friends will always support us until the conflict is resolved


But tonight, we ain't comin' here to beef with nobody
Tonight, we just want to enjoy ourselves and not involve ourselves in any conflicts


We came to party, Banks, Cashis and Mr. Ferrari
We came here to have a great time, along with our colleagues Lloyd Banks, Cashis, and Mr. Ferrari


So it's Shady After-mizz-ath back in that ass, you izz-ass
Eminem, Aftermath, and I are back and better than ever


Come hizzon what kinda fizz-uckin' position is that
What kind of awkward situation are you in?


Pistol play, ricochet, see where the victim lay
When you use a gun violently, you can see where the victim falls


Slumped over bleedin', JFK
The victim falls over and starts bleeding like John F. Kennedy after being shot


HK to your chest plate
I will shoot you in the chest with an HK gun


Cave out and ride till the death, do you rep that way?
Are you willing to take risks and face death, if it means supporting your crew?


Forever I'm a be a Shady 7-4 Gangster
I will always be a loyal member of the Shady 7-4 gang


Plus I survived everything you got in that chamber
I have already survived all the violence and confrontations that you have brought my way


I thrived off of danger, jumpin' in all beef
I enjoy engaging in violent confrontations and getting myself involved in difficult situations


You keep talkin' shit, now the squad called me
If you keep talking about me, my crew will get involved and have my back


Enough holdin' back the steam, Em let off a magazine
We have been holding back our anger for too long, and now Eminem has decided to retaliate with violence


Dappadon Cappa-queens, mixed in with Cashis creams
Dappadon, Cappa-Queens and Cashis are among the great musicians involved in this performance


Started off with half a dream, developed into what you see
We began with a modest dream, and it has now turned into a huge success


Tellin' ain't my cup of tea, can't tell I'm a fuckin G
I don't like to brag about my achievements, but you can tell that I am very successful


I'm a hold a 'matic, when I'm at it, start static and you splattered
I carry a gun, and if provoked, I will retaliate with violence and leave you in a mess


Shit shattered, I'm a walkin' bitch magnet
My fame and success have made me very popular with women


Spit it how I live it, live it all the way to the limit
I rap about my life and experiences, and I always live my life to the fullest extent


And I'm always on my pivot for my digits, you dig it
I am always aware of my financial situation, and I make sure to keep earning more money


You know what this is
You already know what's going on here


Shady, G-Unit, Aftermath
These are the names of our respective groups


Lloyd Banks, Cashis, Marshall Mathers, Ferrari F-50
These are the names of the colleagues performing with us, as well as the luxury car we are riding in


It's a movement, you can't stop it
We are creating a massive change, and you can't prevent or change it


Talk of Tony Yayo, go
We're bringing up Tony Yayo, so let's talk about him now




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Marshall B. III Mathers, Luis Edgardo Resto, Christopher Lloyd, Curtis James Jackson, Ramone Johnson

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@arjunvijay7016

Em’s verse “We became enveloped we just developed a fellowship through it
It's no pretend shit, it's friendship, me nemisis is su nemisis
The same for him, it's just media, see to them it's just images
But this shit is no gimmicks, this is blood in and blood out
When it's beef you just gotta know when to butt in and butt out
If there's a problem we solve it, if we don't resolve it
It usually just evolves into one big brawl and we all get involved in it
We should all get a merit, this much beef we inherit
And wear it like a badge with honour, pass it around and share it”
Still highlights how they got each others back for more than 2 decades.



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