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.
Pimp Shit
8Ball & MJG Lyrics
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You can count on this pimpin', I got them Budweiser horse women
Black mack, make a rookie divorce pimpin'
I didn't read about it, I was born with it and exercised
First I came with a game plan (what) next I tried it
Now what you know about that money in her snatch
When she promised you that she was givin' you the whole stack
Can't be no lover slash pimp nigga, or a player slash good boy
Cause ain't no such thing as love at first sight
But it's a such thing that you was on them drugs the first night
It's mandatory for me to appeal to the women
Keep it real with the women, but let them tricks deal with the women
And when you in the field with them women
Watch 'em, they start talkin' love shit stop 'em
Cause ain't no hoe supposed to have no emotions
Her job is to keep a trick broken and hopeless
[Chorus - X2]
This is pimp shit, you hoes got to deal with
No nonsense, bitch, that's what this is
Pimp shit, you hoes gon' respect this
Real nigga shit and ain't scared to check a bitch
[Eightball]
I bust nuts on the face of slut hoes
And hang at the club with dope dealers and cutthroats
Never been one of them niggaz that would save a hoe
Bitch you know the score, you can get your shit and hit the door
Never slippin', you trippin' if you think you pimpin'
Hoes comin' up if they in front of you strippin'
Trickin', that pussy wet lookin' finger lickin'
Tradin' big faces hopin' you can stick your dick in
And she will do whatever for a dollar bill
Suck dick and lick clit on them X pills
High heels and big thighs make a dick ride
Make a nigga spend a grip and think of plenty lies
Lookin' deep in your eyes and don't mean none of it
I got the pie, you got to work if you want some of this
Where you from bitch, don't nothin' come easily
I got somethin' for you if you got somethin' for me
[Chorus - X2]
This is pimp shit, you hoes got to deal with
No nonsense, bitch, that's what this is
Pimp shit, you hoes gon' respect this
Real nigga shit and ain't scared to check a bitch
[MJG]
For four and a quarter you can get a hoe and a order
A Barbie doll bitch or a hoe from across the border
A loose bitch, a tight bitch, whatever you like
With the certain group of paint brushin' bitches consider priceless
Nut drinkers, butt spankers, dominatrix
Most ain't really with that rough shit but some can take it
One hundred percent born and bred, pimp type
Hoes make my money off of goin' to bed
[Eightball]
Givin' head, hookin' niggaz like a cigarette
Niggaz plea and pay fees, just to get a hit
Skin tight, with no hair so you can see the clit
White hoes, black hoes and hoes that Hispanic
Pierced tongue feel good when she workin' wood
Platinum Visa, PIN numbers and them check books
Turn it in, help a nigga get a new Benz
Turn out your friend, let me be both of y'all man
[Chorus - X3]
This is pimp shit, you hoes got to deal with
No nonsense, bitch, that's what this is
Pimp shit, you hoes gon' respect this
Real nigga shit and ain't scared to check a bitch
In the song "Pimp Shit," 8Ball and MJG rap about the world of pimping from their personal experiences. The song's lyrics assert that love is not a part of the game, and that emotions are not something that a pimp and his hoes should ever reveal to each other. The culture of pimping is vicious and unforgiving, and those who want to survive in it need to have a strong game plan and be willing to make hard decisions. They also state that no one should ever be both a lover and a pimp because emotions have no place in this world. A pimp must be strict and uncompromising in his approaches, and the hoes must know their roles as money earners, with no emotions.
The lyrics of the song do not glorify pimping, but instead provide a glimpse into a dangerous and complex way of life. The two rappers' verses are filled with crass language and graphic descriptions of sexual encounters, drugs, and violence. The chorus, repeated multiple times throughout the song, reminds the listeners that this is "pimp shit" and the hoes need to respect it, and that the rappers are not afraid to put them in their place if necessary.
Line by Line Meaning
You can count on this pimpin', I got them Budweiser horse women
I am a reliable pimp and have recruited attractive women that appeal to men who drink Budweiser beer.
Black mack, make a rookie divorce pimpin'
I am an experienced and skilled pimp who has successfully caused rookie pimps to fail in their business.
I didn't read about it, I was born with it and exercised
I didn't learn how to pimp, it came naturally to me and I have honed my skills over time.
First I came with a game plan (what) next I tried it
I came up with a plan to pimp, tried it out, and later refined my approach for optimal success.
Now what you know about that money in her snatch
Do you know about the cash that a prostitute may stash in her vagina?
When she promised you that she was givin' you the whole stack
A prostitute may promise to give a pimp all of her profits but may secretly keep some for herself.
Can't be no lover slash pimp nigga, or a player slash good boy
You cannot be both a romantic lover and a pimp or a player who is also a good, loyal boyfriend.
You either be real or Mr. Goodjoy
You must either be a genuine pimp or a nice, ordinary guy.
Cause ain't no such thing as love at first sight
There is not enough trust or mutual understanding between a pimp and a prostitute for them to fall in love at first sight.
But it's a such thing that you was on them drugs the first night
However, it is possible that one or both parties were high on drugs during their first encounter.
It's mandatory for me to appeal to the women
I must attract and persuade women to work for me as prostitutes.
Keep it real with the women, but let them tricks deal with the women
I am honest with my prostitutes, but I let my more deceitful associates handle the job of manipulating their emotions.
And when you in the field with them women
When you're working alongside prostitutes in the sex industry,
Watch 'em, they start talkin' love shit stop 'em
Be wary of prostitutes who try to talk about or develop emotional attachments, and shut down that behavior.
Cause ain't no hoe supposed to have no emotions
Prostitutes are not supposed to have emotions or any sort of romantic attachment to clients or pimps.
Her job is to keep a trick broken and hopeless
Their job is to keep clients in a state of dependency and exploit them for money.
I bust nuts on the face of slut hoes
I ejaculate on the faces of promiscuous prostitutes.
And hang at the club with dope dealers and cutthroats
I spend time with criminal drug dealers and dangerous people.
Never been one of them niggaz that would save a hoe
I have never been the type of guy to rescue or protect a prostitute.
Bitch you know the score, you can get your shit and hit the door
You know how things work, and you are free to leave and find another pimp.
Never slippin', you trippin' if you think you pimpin'
I am always alert and in control, and you are foolish if you think you can outsmart me.
Hoes comin' up if they in front of you strippin'
It's easy for prostitutes to get ahead in life if they are willing to strip for men.
Trickin', that pussy wet lookin' finger lickin'
Prostitutes make clients spend money on them by pretending to be sexually interested in them.
Tradin' big faces hopin' you can stick your dick in
Prostitute exchanges money with clients in the hopes of establishing a sexual transaction.
And she will do whatever for a dollar bill
Prostitutes are willing to do anything in exchange for money.
Suck dick and lick clit on them X pills
Prostitutes engage in sexual activity while under the influence of drugs.
High heels and big thighs make a dick ride
Sex with a prostitute wearing high heels and having thick thighs is enjoyable.
Make a nigga spend a grip and think of plenty lies
Clients spend a lot of money and often have to lie to their partners in order to keep their affairs with prostitutes a secret.
Lookin' deep in your eyes and don't mean none of it
Prostitutes pretend to be interested and connected to clients, but this is only an act.
I got the pie, you got to work if you want some of this
I have the money and power, and you have to work for me and follow my rules if you want a piece of that success.
Where you from bitch, don't nothin' come easily
Things don't come easily anywhere, not even for prostitutes and pimps.
I got somethin' for you if you got somethin' for me
I have a proposition for you, and I will only agree to help you if you can help me in return.
For four and a quarter you can get a hoe and a order
For $425, you can buy a prostitute and her services.
A Barbie doll bitch or a hoe from across the border
Prostitutes may come in different forms, whether they are conventionally attractive or from another country.
A loose bitch, a tight bitch, whatever you like
Prostitutes may have different sexual preferences and appearances, and you can choose what type you prefer.
With the certain group of paint brushin' bitches consider priceless
There is a small number of extremely skilled and valuable prostitutes who are hard to find.
Nut drinkers, butt spankers, dominatrix
There is a range of fetishes that clients may have, including enjoying drinking semen or spanking prostitutes.
Most ain't really with that rough shit but some can take it
Many prostitutes are not interested in rough sexual activity, but some are willing to engage in it.
One hundred percent born and bred, pimp type
I was always meant to be a pimp, and it is a part of my identity.
Hoes make my money off of goin' to bed
Prostitutes are the source of my income, and this relies on them selling their bodies for sex.
Givin' head, hookin' niggaz like a cigarette
Prostitutes readily offer oral sex to clients, and clients become addicted to their services like they would to smoking.
Niggaz plea and pay fees, just to get a hit
Clients beg and pay prostitutes for a sexual encounter.
Skin tight, with no hair so you can see the clit
Prostitute's genital area is shaved to make the clitoris visible.
White hoes, black hoes and hoes that Hispanic
Prostitution is not limited to a specific race or ethnicity.
Pierced tongue feel good when she workin' wood
Prostitutes with pierced tongues provide better oral sex and feel better doing it.
Platinum Visa, PIN numbers and them check books
Clients pay prostitutes with credit cards and checks.
Turn it in, help a nigga get a new Benz
Give me the money you earned and I will invest in luxury cars and other expensive possessions.
Turn out your friend, let me be both of y'all man
Encourage your friend to become a prostitute as well, and I will be the man in charge of both of you.
This is pimp shit, you hoes got to deal with
This is the way things work in the sex industry, and prostitutes have to accept and navigate this reality.
No nonsense, bitch, that's what this is
I am not going to tolerate excuses or objections from prostitutes.
Pimp shit, you hoes gon' respect this
Prostitutes are expected to respect and comply with the rules and expectations set forth by their pimp.
Real nigga shit and ain't scared to check a bitch
I am being honest and straightforward, and I am not afraid to hold prostitutes accountable for their actions.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRAD FRANKLIN, D. BROWN, LAVELL CRUMP, LAVELL W. CRUMP
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