Bad News
50 Cent (feat G-Unit) Lyrics


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Lloyd Banks in the house, bad news
Tony Yayo in the house, bad news
50 cent in the house, bad news whenever 50 around its bad news
Tray pound's in the house, bad news
40 Kal's in the house, bad news
I got a knife in the house, bad news whenever 50 around its bad news

[Lloyd Banks]
I get little (?) mad cause I'm flossin' bad
I ain't a wrestler, but I'll put your bitch the Boston crab
I talk money cause it costs to brag
Round here bitches walk round here at the horse's head (?)
Rap it get your face stuck on them bricks
I don't really like to exercise but I'll push up on a bitch
y'all sweet like 99 bananas
That's why I got 99 niggaz wit 99 hammers
They all want a nigga to stop
Cause I rap slick enough to slip the ring off of Vivica Fox
I'm just a playa that found out where the cokes know
That's why I'mma be around longer than the Oprah show
You and your man y'all both should know
That all it takes is a finger to send you where the ghosts go
Shit I been hated since the 5th grade
that's why my best friend the tray pound, a ice pick, and a switch blade

[Chorus]
I don't like you, you don't like me
Its not likely that we'll ever be friends
Why pretend? (Ma, Banks' back at it again)
I don't like you, you don't like me
Its not likely that we'll ever be friends
Why pretend? (Ma, Tony's back at it again)

[Tony Yayo]
Rule number one pick a target and study him for weeks
See where they rest at and lay with their peeps
Now you got the drop, know their daily routine
So the 2nd rule please leave the crime scene please
3rd rule pick a day, 4th rule pick a time
5th rule pick a fifth, 6th rule pick a nine
And the seventh rule make sure your sidearm sweet
So when the shootout you leave him 6 feet deep
8th meet in a fast car with disguise
Use a ski mask with shades on your eyes
9th rule don't say shit cause Po-Po listen
Fuck around you end up being stuck in the system
And the 10th rule don't put a tag on a broken heart
Just put a toe-tag on your mark
And rule number 11, you caught a body but you not a legend
You better watch where you heading

[Chorus]
I don't like you, you don't like me
Its not likely that we'll ever be friends
Why pretend? (Ma, 50's back at it again)
I don't like you, you don't like me
Its not likely that we'll ever be friends
Why pretend? (Ma, 50's back at it again)

[50 cent]
Go ahead go against me I'll hurt your feelings
Stones in my cross the size of your earrings
My confidence level's high nigga can't tell
Licking my lips at your bitch like I'm L.L.
I smile like a nigga in jail receiving mail
Better yet like nigga Bookers that made bail
From day one I came in the game they said I was hot
They got scared, "Cent got money" and I got shot
You so much pressure on me when you compare me to Pac
I'm just a new kid, I can't help that I'm hot
What little niggaz say to 50 cent don't matter
I'll fire shots at the ship and watch the seas scatter
my enemies never turn into friends, my friends turn into enemies
you scared then get the fuck around me
Record execs, no not the (?) on my check
I come through with my knife cause I'm a pain your neck (YEAH!)

[Chorus]
I don't like you, you don't like me
Its not likely that we'll ever be friends
Why pretend? (Ma, 50's back at it again)
I don't like you, you don't like me
Its not likely that we'll ever be friends
Why pretend? (Ma, 50's back at it again)

Lloyd Banks in the house, bad news
Tony Yayo in the house, bad news
50 cent in the house, bad news whenever 50 around its bad news
Tray pound's in the house, bad news




40 Kal's in the house, bad news
I got a knife in the house, bad news whenever 50 around its bad news

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 50 Cent's song "Bad News" featuring G-Unit are about the rough and destructive lifestyle of the rappers. They boast about their weapons and violence, warning others to stay away from them. Lloyd Banks' verse includes metaphors about wrestling and horses, and brags about having a group of men with weapons to protect him. Tony Yayo's verse shares rules for committing a crime, touching on everything from stalking to cleaning up the crime scene. 50 Cent's verse once again emphasizes his confidence, comparing himself to a prisoner receiving mail and firing shots at his enemies. The chorus underscores the underlying theme of the song- there's no mutual friendship or respect to be found here.


Line by Line Meaning

Lloyd Banks in the house, bad news
The presence of Lloyd Banks in the vicinity is ominous and foreboding.


Tony Yayo in the house, bad news
The arrival of Tony Yayo is alarming and unsettling.


50 cent in the house, bad news whenever 50 around its bad news
The mere presence of 50 Cent instills a sense of danger and impending trouble.


Tray pound's in the house, bad news
The presence of Tray Pound signifies potential violence and aggression.


40 Kal's in the house, bad news
The possession of a 40 caliber firearm indicates a heightened level of danger.


I got a knife in the house, bad news whenever 50 around its bad news
The mere fact that the singer possesses a knife is concerning, especially when in the presence of 50 Cent.


I get little (?) mad cause I'm flossin' bad
The singer becomes angry due to others' jealousy of his material possessions.


I ain't a wrestler, but I'll put your bitch the Boston crab
Although not a trained fighter, the artist is capable of physically overpowering his opponents.


I talk money cause it costs to brag
The artist flaunts his wealth to demonstrate superiority over others.


Round here bitches walk round here at the horse's head (?)
Women in the area exhibit a strong, dominant demeanor.


Rap it get your face stuck on them bricks
Speaking out of turn may result in physical harm or retribution.


I don't really like to exercise but I'll push up on a bitch
The artist does not enjoy physical activity, but will engage in assertive behavior towards women.


y'all sweet like 99 bananas
The singer views others as weak and unimpressive.


That's why I got 99 niggaz wit 99 hammers
The singer surrounds himself with a large group of men willing to engage in violence on his behalf.


They all want a nigga to stop
The singer's enemies hope to prevent him from achieving success.


Cause I rap slick enough to slip the ring off of Vivica Fox
The artist's smooth talk can deceive even those with strong defenses.


I'm just a playa that found out where the cokes know
The artist is a hustler who has located a source of cocaine.


That's why I'mma be around longer than the Oprah show
The singer intends to maintain his success for an extended period of time.


You and your man y'all both should know
The singer's opponents should be aware of their impending defeat.


That all it takes is a finger to send you where the ghosts go
The artist can easily inflict mortal harm with minimal effort.


Shit I been hated since the 5th grade
The artist has faced animosity and hostility from a young age.


that's why my best friend the tray pound, a ice pick, and a switch blade
To protect himself, the artist carries weapons at all times.


Rule number one pick a target and study him for weeks
To commit a successful crime, research and preparation are crucial.


See where they rest at and lay with their peeps
Observing a target's associates and living situation can lead to valuable insights.


Now you got the drop, know their daily routine
Having knowledge of a target's habits provides a strategic advantage.


So the 2nd rule please leave the crime scene please
A successful criminal always knows when to make a swift exit.


3rd rule pick a day, 4th rule pick a time
Planning the precise moment of the crime is critical to success.


5th rule pick a fifth, 6th rule pick a nine
Selecting appropriate firearms is an important aspect of planning for a violent crime.


And the seventh rule make sure your sidearm sweet
The artist emphasizes the importance of having a reliable and effective weapon.


So when the shootout you leave him 6 feet deep
The singer aims to eliminate all opposition and potential threats.


8th meet in a fast car with disguise
Making a quick getaway in disguise is crucial after committing a crime.


Use a ski mask with shades on your eyes
Wearing a mask and sunglasses helps to conceal one's identity and avoid detection.


9th rule don't say shit cause Po-Po listen
The artist warns against saying anything that could be used as evidence against them.


Fuck around you end up being stuck in the system
Careless mistakes can result in being incarcerated or otherwise trapped by the justice system.


And the 10th rule don't put a tag on a broken heart
The singer advises against letting emotions cloud one's judgment in business or criminal endeavors.


Just put a toe-tag on your mark
The artist urges taking swift and definitive action to achieve one's goals.


And rule number 11, you caught a body but you not a legend
The singer reminds his audience that violent actions alone do not guarantee fame or notoriety.


You better watch where you heading
The potential consequences of criminal behavior should not be taken lightly.


Go ahead go against me I'll hurt your feelings
The singer is confident in his ability to inflict emotional damage on his opponents.


Stones in my cross the size of your earrings
The artist boasts about the size and value of his jewelry.


My confidence level's high nigga can't tell
The artist exudes self-assurance and remains unfazed by criticism.


Licking my lips at your bitch like I'm L.L.
The singer is sexually attracted to and pursues women aggressively.


I smile like a nigga in jail receiving mail
Receiving attention and validation brings the singer genuine happiness.


Better yet like nigga Bookers that made bail
The artist's happiness is comparable to that of a man who has successfully avoided punishment after being accused of a crime.


From day one I came in the game they said I was hot
The artist has been recognized for his talent and potential since the beginning of his career.


They got scared, "Cent got money" and I got shot
The artist suggests that his financial success made him a target for violence and criminal activity.


You so much pressure on me when you compare me to Pac
The singer feels burdened by the expectation that he should live up to the standards set by Tupac Shakur.


I'm just a new kid, I can't help that I'm hot
The artist attributes his success to natural talent and denies intentional manipulation or scheming.


What little niggaz say to 50 cent don't matter
The singer is unconcerned by the negative opinions of his detractors.


I'll fire shots at the ship and watch the seas scatter
The singer is willing to use violence to eliminate threats and obstacles to his success.


my enemies never turn into friends, my friends turn into enemies
The singer expresses a lack of trust in others and expects betrayal.


you scared then get the fuck around me
The artist is aware of his reputation for danger and advises his opponents to avoid confrontation.


Record execs, no not the (?) on my check
The artist dismisses the authority and influence of record label executives.


I come through with my knife cause I'm a pain your neck (YEAH!)
The singer is unafraid to engage in violent behavior and will use weapons to inflict harm on his enemies.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN JARRARD, WILL ROBINSON, MARK DANIEL SANDERS

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