They first appeared on the rap scene with their 1993 album Comin' Out Hard. The album was successful commercially as well as critically and established the group as a prominent act in the then emerging Southern Rap scene. Their subsequent albums in the 1990s including 1994's On the Outside Looking In, and 1995's On Top of the World cemented their status as some of the South's best rappers. On Top of the World was particularly succeessful, peaking at #8 on the Billboard Hot 200 and being certified Gold. After those albums both 8Ball & MJG released solo albums, first MJG's No More Glory in 1997 and then 8Ball's Lost in 1998. They reunited in 1999 to release their fourth album as a group, titled In Our Lifetime, Vol. 1
For their later releases they signed with Bad Boy Records. Their first album for Bad Boy Records, Living Legends, was certified Gold by the RIAA. Their second album on Bad Boy Records was titled Ridin High and was released in March 2007.
Commercially one of the high points of 8Ball & MJG's career was their being featured on Three 6 Mafia's hit song "Stay Fly" in 2005. That song peaked at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100, which is the biggest hit of Three 6 Mafia's career and the biggest hit for 8Ball & MJG. The song was a collaboration between two of the most successful rap groups from the state of Tennessee, where Three 6 Mafia also hail from.
Today 8Ball and MJG also head their own record labels. 8Ball heads 8 Ways Entertainment (distributed by Koch Entertainment), while MJG heads MJG Muzik. On their label are the young, up and coming Memphis duo, Da Volunteers, who are widely known throughout the Southern United States for their 2006 single, "What's Yo Favorite Color?", which glorifies their neighborhood of Orange Mound.
In September 2007, 8Ball and MJG signed deals in Sacramento, CA with Real Talk Entertainment 8Ball released a group album with E.D.I of the Outlawz entitled Doin' It Big on April 1, 2008 and MJG released a solo album entitled Pimp Tight on April 29, 2008.
In June 2008 the group announced that they have officially signed onto T.I.'s record label Grand Hustle.
Don't Make
8Ball & MJG Lyrics
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Don't make (don't make)
Me kill (me kill)
No muthafuckin body in here (in here)
Ima shoot (Ima shoot)
Three shots (three shots)
Somebody done made me hot (me hot)
Me kill (me kill)
No muthafuckin' body in here (in here)
Ima shoot (Ima shoot)
Three shots(three shots)
Somebody done made me hot(me hot)
You got me fucked up, we shoot guns and hit targets
Meat market, chop haters up who start shit
M.J.G., rippin' holes in body guards
Outta line, polices and boys who think they body hard
And when the party started, I thought we was all chillin'
I figured that everybody be leavin' here all livin
You standin' to close partna, you askin' too much baby
You need to get way from round me, before our clique goin' crazy
They many niggaz come round, talkin' bout
They hot, but they not, fuckin' with fat boy and MJ
Nigga we the truth, holla at a playa man
Streets are the booth, we poppin' at you hatas man
Soft ass niggaz make they chin hit the floor
Off bran niggaz take they cheese and they hoe
Mafio (mafio), Niggaz know (niggaz know)
When them real live g's hit the door (hit the door)
[Chorus]
I got a 22, not much bigger than my finger
A Winchester pistol grip pump that's a head ringer
A two shot derringer, not little millinater
A big 40 glock, just call me the gun slanger
Some AK spray to kill the front line
One hundred and thirty dead from squeezin' off one time
All you muthafuckin' niggaz, that yappin that fly lip
Let it rip, don't slip, I'm workin' with fly clips
We fifty deep and every nigga with me got they ice on
Look, niggaz gottta brake your face like Roy Jones
Crush your bones when its on, we ain't never scared
Them Memphis boys, we so serious when its bout that bread
Kidnap family members, them niggaz don't leave no witness
They all love a gangsta, that shit be so addictive
When we pull up, they know who we are by the car
We blowin' big, and you know Diddy he gonna buy the bar
[Chorus]
Take your vest off, I'm blowin' your neck off and eyes out
High speed chase, I'll follow you to your hideout
Shoot your fuckin' tires out, don't try to ride now
What happened to the bass in your voice, you just cryin' now
Thought you was a man, you starting to look fine now
The grim reaper been lookin' for ya, and boy its time now
And blow the roll, shit out the right side of your head man
ain't no way for retaliation when yous'a dead man
Not a scared man, we keep it, out the frame
We stayin' away from lames, and run the whole game
I do it like G, you ain't, fuckin' with me
Eightball, MJG, we reppin' for Tennessee
With murder and homicide, and daily, niggaz die
And daily, niggaz ride, it don't mean with we you wise
Money, and the power, the weak, they get devoured
Them boys that disrespect, with bullets they get showered
[Chorus: x3]
The above lyrics are from the song "Don't Make" by 8Ball & MJG. This is a track of pure gangsta rap. The chorus of the song warns not to make the singer kill anyone. The verses discuss the group's arsenal of guns and their readiness to use them. They also rap about their clashes with haters, the police, and those who challenge their authority. They boast about their gangsta lifestyle, their drug deals, and their willingness to kidnap family members, leaving no witnesses.
The lyrics depict the harsh reality of the street life and the dangers that come with it. They are raw and aggressive in nature, which is characteristic of gangsta rap. There is also a sense of pride and honor in the lyrics, as they claim to be the "real live g's" and "the truth."
Overall, the song advocates violence and gang activity, which is seen as a negative influence on society. However, the lyrics are an honest portrayal of the harsh reality of urban life, and the group's delivery of it is impressive.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't make (don't make)
Don't provoke me
Me kill (me kill)
I will use violence
No muthafuckin body in here (in here)
No one in this room will be spared
Ima shoot (Ima shoot)
I will fire my weapon
Three shots (three shots)
I will shoot three times
Somebody done made me hot (me hot)
I have been angered and provoked
You got me fucked up, we shoot guns and hit targets
Do not underestimate me or my abilities with firearms
Meat market, chop haters up who start shit
I have no qualms with killing those who provoke me
M.J.G., rippin' holes in body guards
Even bodyguards do not intimidate me
Outta line, polices and boys who think they body hard
I will not hesitate to use violence against those who step out of line
And when the party started, I thought we was all chillin'
I thought this would be a peaceful gathering
I figured that everybody be leavin' here all livin
I expected everyone to leave alive
You standin' to close partna, you askin' too much baby
You are too close and asking for trouble
You need to get way from round me, before our clique goin' crazy
You need to leave before we become violent
They many niggaz come round, talkin' bout
Many people come around, boasting and bragging
They hot, but they not, fuckin' with fat boy and MJ
They may think they're tough, but they cannot handle us
Nigga we the truth, holla at a playa man
We are the real deal, speak to anyone who knows us
Streets are the booth, we poppin' at you hatas man
We are always ready to fight against our enemies
Soft ass niggaz make they chin hit the floor
Those who are weak and soft are easily defeated
Off bran niggaz take they cheese and they hoe
Those who are not genuine lose everything they have
Mafio (mafio), Niggaz know (niggaz know)
We are notorious and people are aware of our reputation
When them real live g's hit the door (hit the door)
Everything changes when we arrive
I got a 22, not much bigger than my finger
I have a small firearm
A Winchester pistol grip pump that's a head ringer
I have a shotgun with a powerful kick
A two shot derringer, not little millinater
I have a small two-shot handgun
A big 40 glock, just call me the gun slanger
I am skilled with a large Glock handgun
Some AK spray to kill the front line
I am capable of shooting many people at once with an AK-47
One hundred and thirty dead from squeezin' off one time
I have killed many people with a single burst of gunfire
All you muthafuckin' niggaz, that yappin that fly lip
All those who boast and talk tough
Let it rip, don't slip, I'm workin' with fly clips
I will use my ammunition effectively and without hesitation
We fifty deep and every nigga with me got they ice on
I have a large group with me, and we all carry valuable jewelry and clothing
Look, niggaz gotta brake your face like Roy Jones
We are capable of inflicting serious physical harm on our enemies
Crush your bones when its on, we ain't never scared
We are not afraid to use extreme violence
Them Memphis boys, we so serious when its bout that bread
We take money and power very seriously in Memphis
Kidnap family members, them niggaz don't leave no witness
We have no qualms about kidnapping and killing those who cross us
They all love a gangsta, that shit be so addictive
People are drawn to the dangerous and unpredictable lifestyle of a gangster
When we pull up, they know who we are by the car
Our reputation precedes us wherever we go
We blowin' big, and you know Diddy he gonna buy the bar
We are living extravagantly and expect others to pay for our indulgences
Take your vest off, I'm blowin' your neck off and eyes out
I will not hesitate to use lethal force to kill you
High speed chase, I'll follow you to your hideout
I will pursue you relentlessly, even if you try to run or hide
Shoot your fuckin' tires out, don't try to ride now
I will disable your vehicle to prevent you from escaping
What happened to the bass in your voice, you just cryin' now
You have lost your tough demeanor and are now crying like a child
Thought you was a man, you starting to look fine now
You have been exposed as weak and cowardly
The grim reaper been lookin' for ya, and boy its time now
Death is coming for you, and it's time to face the consequences of your actions
And blow the roll, shit out the right side of your head man
I will kill you violently and without mercy
ain't no way for retaliation when yous'a dead man
You cannot fight back when you're already dead
Not a scared man, we keep it, out the frame
We are not afraid of violence and are always prepared for it
We stayin' away from lames, and run the whole game
We avoid those who are weak and dominate our competition
I do it like G, you ain't, fuckin' with me
I behave like a true gangster, and you cannot handle me
Eightball, MJG, we reppin' for Tennessee
We represent Tennessee and its violent, gangster lifestyle
With murder and homicide, and daily, niggaz die
Death and violence are a common occurrence in our lifestyle
And daily, niggaz ride, it don't mean with we you wise
Just because we live this way does not mean we are wise or respectable
Money, and the power, the weak, they get devoured
In our world, the strong and violent dominate over the weak
Them boys that disrespect, with bullets they get showered
Those who disrespect us will be met with gunfire and death
Don't make (don't make)
Do not provoke me
Me kill (me kill)
I will use violence
No muthafuckin' body in here (in here)
No one in this room will be spared
Ima shoot (Ima shoot)
I will fire my weapon
Three shots(three shots)
I will shoot three times
Somebody done made me hot(me hot)
I have been angered and provoked
Lyrics © Royalty Network
Written by: MARLON J GOODWIN, PREMRO VONZELLAIRE SMITH, SHONDRAE L CRAWFORD, J. GOODWIN / SHONDRAE CRAWFORD MARLON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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If you listening in 2021 you're officially god tier now 8ball and mjg still that greatest group around!!!!!
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@MIKEMADNESS215
Opening line..
"You Got Me Fucked Up"...!!!
It just sets everything off from there🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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MIKE MADNESS'215 hell yeah!!!
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yes!!!!
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MIKE MADNESS'215 lol 😂 🙌🏾🙌🏾🔥🔥
@williealexander2520
The first one that said it...''.You Got Me Fucked Up"....!!!!!!
@nesaj7068
No bull shit 🍷💯
@Deerych
MEMPHIS FOR LIFE...STILL STANDING. STILL BANGING!
@mistasolo457
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