Ross has a history of arrests spanning from his childhood to even after his record label signing and album release. This culminated in him recently being sentenced to seven years in prison in 2006 for failing to show up to court for his sentencing (which was to be 2 – 6 years initially) in a grand larceny charge from 2004, in which he was accused of robbing more than $6,000 worth of jewelry from a hotel room. He was released from prison in May 2010, cutting ties with Bad Boy and releasing his third album Game Tested, Streets Approved the following year on July 26, 2011 via Duck Down Music. His fourth album Genuine Article was released in 2015, with features from various artists such as Sean Price, Tek, Q Parker, Ron Browz and Murda Mook.
On April 17, 2021, Ross passed away at the age of 51, due to kidney failure.
Espacio
Black Rob Lyrics
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Y'all don't know? Uhh Uhh dangerous niggas
Lil Kim and Black Rob yellow man
P Diddy, the moment you all been waitin' for
Murder yeah, ha ha yeah
What y'all riffin' about, hang em like they did in the South
Dead wit ya dick in ya mouth
Like I won't slip in ya house, and put my dick in your spouse
Till you get home, I'm amped like a part of ya couch
Then sit on me, that's what I'ma spit filthy
Pretty swiftly, 'til them coppers come and get me
Tried to tell his coward ass it's real
Actin like I can't get through that Slomen Shield
I'm a veteran, I'll take leathers and furs in front of him
Safe cracker, moved from New York to Jers
Still sending [unverifed] kites with birds [unverified]
Nothin's heard, feds wanna tap my word
Take vehicles off curbs, tools off herbs
Jewels off of all you nerds
You swerve, I splurge with all y'all riches
Comin' to joke and blind all y'all bitches
Give respect where respect is due
Keep frontin', and I'ma put the tech to you
Coward
Lil Kim and Black Rob, Dame espacio
Man back up off me Dame espacio
Can I get a minute to breathe?
Dame espacio that means give me space
Dame espacio, damn back up off me
Like I'm just talking like I never did these things
Snatch chains and rings, teddy bears from siblings
I did things some of y'all cowards might not imagine
Like run in the stores, gun drawn, spasm
Press the button bitch I'm not havin'
Or it'll your [unverified] super [unverified]
Employee leave in a bag and
Black wagon, bait boy I'm not braggin'
It's a promise, I'll take em to school like Nostradamus
It's my thing do what I do best
Want the treasure chest, and that dough in your girl breasts
How dare you try to stash yours in your drawls
What's mines is mines, what's yours ain't yours
Get his whip, watch how quickly I paint yours
Watch poppi and them, hit it up with the paint balls
Coward niggas, got the gall, thinkin' I won't lamp in the hall
Like New Year's and drop the ball, bitches!
Lil Kim and Black Rob, Dame espacio
Man back up off me Dame espacio
Can I get a minute to breathe?
Dame espacio that means give me space
Dame espacio, damn back up off me
Where I come from, we all got guns
Be a hundred of y'all and we still won't run
Call the cops, they still won't come
We bang on niggas like we playin' the drums
These cats think they know me Black
Well I hit em over the head and say, "Homey don't play that"
Listen to they rhymes and say didn't I say that?
Damn, I'm the shit, it's like I'ma nigga they be bitin' my dick
Get on some old school shit, bitch run your kicks
Go on y'all can have my flow I extort y'all hoes for all y'all dough
And by now I think all y'all know
Who's the winner, still champ by T.K.O. WHAT
Lil Kim and Black Rob, Dame espacio
Man back up off me Dame espacio
Can I get a minute to breathe?
Dame espacio that means give me space
Dame espacio, damn back up off me
The song Espacio by Black Rob features aggressive and threatening lyrics, which highlight the rapper's dangerous persona. The song begins with boastful lyrics about how he can hang and kill people, and rape their spouses. The rapper's cavalier attitude towards violence and his ready willingness to engage in it is further exemplified by lines later in the song like "We bang on n*****s like we playin' the drums" and "Get on some old school shit, bitch run your kicks." The use of Lil Kim's vocals on the chorus of the song contrasts with Black Rob's harsh imagery, creating a sense of balance within the song.
The title of the song "Espacio" is Spanish for "space" and is repeated throughout the chorus, which seems like Black Rob asking for some room to breathe, which can be seen as ironic given the dense lyrical content of this song. However, the repetition of "Dame Espacio" can also be interpreted in a more threatening way, as a demand to give him space or else he will act.
In the end, the song is about Black Rob's perceived superiority to others and his willingness to do whatever it takes to stay that way. It is a statement of power and menace aimed at anyone who might challenge his position as "the winner."
Line by Line Meaning
Dangerous niggas, uhh Black Rob shit
Introducing himself as a dangerous rapper
Y'all don't know? Uhh Uhh dangerous niggas
Reasserting the dangerous nature of his persona
Lil Kim and Black Rob yellow man
Collaborating with Lil Kim and highlighting their racial backgrounds
P Diddy, the moment you all been waitin' for
Acknowledging his mentor P Diddy and teasing the audience with anticipation
Murder yeah, ha ha yeah
Boasting about his potential for violence
What y'all riffin' about, hang em like they did in the South
Challenging anyone who is talking negatively and threatening violence
Dead wit ya dick in ya mouth
Violent threat against anyone who disrespects him
Now what this shit is about, niggas sleepin'
Questioning the motives of anyone who is not aware of his capabilities
Like I won't slip in ya house, and put my dick in your spouse
Threatening to commit sexual violence against someone's partner
Till you get home, I'm amped like a part of ya couch
Stalking behavior, implying that he will remain hidden in someone's home
Then sit on me, that's what I'ma spit filthy
Boasting about his rap skills and aggressive flow
'til them coppers come and get me
Acknowledging the possibility of getting caught by the police
Tried to tell his coward ass it's real
Addressing someone who doubts his violent tendencies and asserting their reality
Actin like I can't get through that Slomen Shield
Asserting his ability to break through any defense or obstacle
I'm a veteran, I'll take leathers and furs in front of him
Boasting about past criminal acts and daring someone to confront him
Safe cracker, moved from New York to Jers
Revealing his past as a safe cracker and disclosing that he moved from NYC to New Jersey
Still sending [unverifed] kites with birds [unverified]
Implied to be sending coded messages to other criminals
Nothin's heard, feds wanna tap my word
Suspicion of being under surveillance by law enforcement
Take vehicles off curbs, tools off herbs
Asserting the power to take away someone's possessions or drugs
Jewels off of all you nerds
Threatening to take away the jewelry of less intimidating individuals
You swerve, I splurge with all y'all riches
Boasting about the wealth he has obtained through criminal acts
Comin' to joke and blind all y'all bitches
Threatening violence and robbing everyone in the vicinity
Give respect where respect is due
Demanding respect in exchange for his intimidating behavior
Keep frontin', and I'ma put the tech to you
Issuing a violent warning to anyone who disrespects him
Coward
Insulting anyone who does not behave as violently as he does
Dame espacio
Spanish phrase for "give me space"
Man back up off me Dame espacio
Demanding physical distance from anyone who approaches him
Can I get a minute to breathe?
Requesting time alone or privacy
Like I'm just talking like I never did these things
Insinuating that he has committed serious crimes and can back up his threats
Snatch chains and rings, teddy bears from siblings
Describing past criminal acts such as robbery
I did things some of y'all cowards might not imagine
Boasting about his past criminal deeds and daring others to challenge him
Like run in the stores, gun drawn, spasm
Describing a violent act of robbery in a store
Press the button bitch I'm not havin'
Demanding compliance and threatening violence
Or it'll your [unverified] super [unverified]
Unclear meaning due to missing lyrics
Employee leave in a bag and
Threatening to kill the employees of a store during a robbery
Black wagon, bait boy I'm not braggin'
Describing a type of car and bragging about his criminal abilities
It's a promise, I'll take em to school like Nostradamus
Promising to teach someone a lesson through violence, referencing Nostradamus' predictions of the future
It's my thing do what I do best
Declaring his tendency towards violence and criminal behavior
Want the treasure chest, and that dough in your girl breasts
Describing his desire for money and women
How dare you try to stash yours in your drawls
Insinuating someone is hiding valuables in their underwear
What's mines is mines, what's yours ain't yours
Justifying his desire to take what he wants and implying he does not respect property ownership
Get his whip, watch how quickly I paint yours
Threatening to steal someone's car and change its appearance
Watch poppi and them, hit it up with the paint balls
Describing an act of vandalism with paint balls
Coward niggas, got the gall, thinkin' I won't lamp in the hall
Insulting individuals who doubt his violent tendencies and threatening to attack them in a public space
Like New Year's and drop the ball, bitches!
Boasting about his violent capabilities and comparing himself to the New Year's Eve ball drop
Where I come from, we all got guns
Referencing his upbringing and the culture of violence in his hometown
Be a hundred of y'all and we still won't run
Boasting that he and his associates are willing to face overwhelming odds
Call the cops, they still won't come
Questioning the effectiveness of law enforcement in his community
We bang on niggas like we playin' the drums
Describing the violent behavior of his community
These cats think they know me Black
Addressing individuals who think they understand him
Well I hit em over the head and say, "Homey don't play that"
Referencing a catchphrase from the comedy show In Living Color and threatening violence
Listen to they rhymes and say didn't I say that?
Implied that other rappers copy his style and lyrics
Damn, I'm the shit, it's like I'ma nigga they be bitin' my dick
Boasting about his influence on the rap industry and suggesting other rappers copy his style
Get on some old school shit, bitch run your kicks
Encouraging someone to adopt an old school, aggressive attitude and challenging them to a physical confrontation
Go on y'all can have my flow I extort y'all hoes for all y'all dough
Acknowledging his ability to manipulate and extort people for money while offering up his rap style
And by now I think all y'all know
Boasting that he has made his reputation known
Who's the winner, still champ by T.K.O. WHAT
Boasting that he is the champion and will win any fight (technical knockout)
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KIMBERLY JONES, SEAN COMBS, ROB ROSS, MARIO WINANS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Shiloh8006
correction:
n*gg*h's over puff HEAD:
TOLD him.....
to do rob fammo, durty asf...
After the door open for you, and you step thru willingly:
When you THAT high, or them folk thank or see you got potential to be more than what you yourself bargain for!?
You got 2 ways outta this big man:
you either gon lay down & GET phukked OR, OR........ OR big
man:
nite nite 👉🏿...... ⚰️,, 🪦,, ⚱️ 😬
no joke! either way!? is not a win from a worldly aspect, and lotta times it's not from a °Holy° aspect either, not ALL the time but,,
a lot of it! 🤷🏿♂️
Example:
Big bruh name in the movie "demolition man" flick with stallone & snipes;
the main villain:
is raymond cocteau,,
wait hol on, coc ---- WHO!? 🤔
"Coc" (cock)... 👉🏿 ------ 🍆,, 💦
"teau" 👉🏿 (Toe)
CocTeau huh!?
Lady last year an acquaintance of mine a friend, said:
We either gon FIGHT or PHUKK
cock = phukk; teau/toe = fight!
N*gg*h, a muhphukka been celiboso,,
abstinent in tents eva........... SINCE, she threw those hints about a woman..
dude I'm GRRRRREAT, like frosted flakes...
immmmmmm str8?
my foot 👢 up yo' a** OR,,
my shlong can suffice;
How do u want it!?
CocTeau...
@GrayFebruary
R.I.P. Black Rob. Life Story was a classic.
@wilsord11
Beginning to end... Can I Live!
@calvestermarks900
The best cd of all time
@agray4791
His best I believe RIP BLACK🖤ROB🙏🏾
@agthaog1986
word....that album aged like wine everytime i hear it i appreciate it more
@dupreegamez9295
still a classic
@rusticization
I swear this Black Rob song should have charted on the Billboard charts 21 years ago because it is still great to this day,
May Black Rob rest in paradise.
@Henry.P
I believe he charted. I believe his album went platinum. BlackRob was on fire in 2000.
@1stClazzKingz
@Henry Hell yeah he got 4 and a half 🎤 in The Source for this album
@alphaisjesusomegaischrist3300
He was number 7 in country. No cap