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.
Ready
Black Rob Lyrics
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Shake the town, wave the pound, laid you down
Round town, I'm bound, shake the ground
Shake the town, wave the pound, laid you down
And that's how we approach these faggots
Try an' gon be fly but they still maggots
.40 cal, watch yourself, I'll spoil your plans
I'm the up top gangsta, the star in the hood
One of the few muF'fuckas that ain't scared of Suge
Fam, that was 9-5, man, fuck the pass
See niggas out there frontin' bodyguards up they ass, man
He's Black Rob, he's okay
Play and you'll get robbed today
Ya'll know how I'm comin' through the Source Awards
Somebody's jewels got jacked, man, it must've been yours
Ya'll dudes be talkin' out the side of your mouth
So I put the gem star on the side of your mouth
I ain't sell no records, made no cash yet
Fuck dude,' cause my niggas is goons in every aspect
And don't get beside yourself
A lot of shit gonna be fucked up beside your health, man
He's Black Rob, he's a thug
Fuck with him, you'll get fucked up
Fam, I don't threaten dudes, that's a promise
That's honest, you can kiss my ring and pay homage
Or get smart, read books by Nostradamus
Meanwhile, I'm deep-sea diving, oceanomics
I seen green, more green than the Sonics
More green than the Geico lizard, the grand wizard
The 9 mm scope, I walk up on a nigga
Put the 9 to his throat and watch him shake like the Pope
He's Black Rob, he's our friend
[Incomprehensible] Rob is back again
Aww man, ya'll niggas done got me hype
This is it, we fit the same stereotype
If a nigga wanna while we can do that too
Fuck the model bitches, well, we can screw that too
Yeah, man, notice I said "we"
She's a J-you-M-P
Man, off top, fam, I got figures in the game
She's fuckin' with all the top niggas
He's Black Rob, he's our man
If he can't do it, no one can
Yeah, 'bout to put the whole game on smash
Alumni, I put the whole name on smash
After this they gon' wanna lace me pretty
Who's your man 'cause they can't make it JC Penney
Who's your Bad Boy, BR, back with the nutritious
Black attacks like a pit bull vicious
It's goin' down, fam, I'ma bout to shake the ground
It's uptown, holla, at your man
The lyrics of Black Rob's song "Ready" have a strong, aggressive tone that reflects the rapper’s readiness to confront his enemies. The first stanza talks about how he’s capable of shaking the ground and laying down those who challenge him. In the second and third stanzas, the rapper asserts his authority as a gangster and warns his haters to watch their backs. He talks about his affiliation with powerful people and his willingness to use violence against those who try to mess with him. The last four lines of the song make it clear that he’s not to be trifled with, and he challenges anyone who’s willing to test him.
The song is full of violent and vulgar language that glamorizes gangster culture. The lyrics reinforce the stereotype of the thuggish black male who doesn’t hesitate to use brute force to get what he wants. The song's lyrics depict Black Rob as a man who won't take no for an answer and is willing to put everyone who tries to stand in his way in their place. Despite the song's controversial themes, it remains popular among fans of rap music and is considered a classic of the genre.
Line by Line Meaning
Round town, I'm bound, shake the ground
I'm a tough guy around here, shaking things up everywhere I go.
Shake the town, wave the pound, laid you down
I carry a gun and am ready to use it when necessary.
And that's how we approach these faggots
We're tough guys and we aren't intimidated by anyone.
Try an' gon be fly but they still maggots
People may try to act cool, but we see through them and know they're no good.
I'm sure all I gotta do is call my man
If I have any issues, I know I can count on my people to have my back.
.40 cal, watch yourself, I'll spoil your plans
I carry a .40 caliber gun and will use it if anyone tries to mess with me.
I'm the up top gangsta, the star in the hood
I'm a gangster and everyone in the neighborhood knows it.
One of the few muF'fuckas that ain't scared of Suge
I'm fearless and not intimidated by anyone, even notorious rapper Suge Knight.
Fam, that was 9-5, man, fuck the pass
The past is in the past and I'm living in the present.
See niggas out there frontin' bodyguards up they ass, man
I see people pretending to be tough and surrounding themselves with bodyguards.
He's Black Rob, he's okay
I'm Black Rob and I'm doing fine.
Play and you'll get robbed today
But if anyone messes with me, they'll be in trouble.
Ya'll know how I'm comin' through the Source Awards
People know that I'm a big deal and will make an entrance at events.
Somebody's jewels got jacked, man, it must've been yours
If anyone loses their jewelry, they may assume I was responsible.
Ya'll dudes be talkin' out the side of your mouth
People may talk behind my back, but I know what's going on.
So I put the gem star on the side of your mouth
I may threaten people or physically harm them if they don't show me respect.
I ain't sell no records, made no cash yet
I may not be successful or wealthy, but that doesn't stop me from being dangerous.
Fuck dude,' cause my niggas is goons in every aspect
I don't care what anyone else thinks because I have tough, skilled people around me.
And don't get beside yourself
Don't think you're better than me or I'll teach you a lesson.
A lot of shit gonna be fucked up beside your health, man
If you cross me, you'll regret it and possibly end up hurt.
He's Black Rob, he's a thug
I'm a thug and I'm not hiding it.
Fuck with him, you'll get fucked up
If anyone tries to mess with me, they will face the consequences.
Fam, I don't threaten dudes, that's a promise
I don't just threaten people, I follow through on my promises.
That's honest, you can kiss my ring and pay homage
I demand respect and expect people to praise and honor me.
Or get smart, read books by Nostradamus
If you don't want to show me respect, then prepare for danger.
Meanwhile, I'm deep-sea diving, oceanomics
I have varied interests and am exploring new things, such as oceanography.
I seen green, more green than the Sonics
I'm making money and am more successful than many others.
More green than the Geico lizard, the grand wizard
I'm more successful than many companies, like Geico, and even more powerful than some leaders, like the Grand Wizard.
The 9 mm scope, I walk up on a nigga
I have a very specific type of gun and I'll approach someone with it in a threatening way.
Put the 9 to his throat and watch him shake like the Pope
If someone crosses me, they will be afraid and shaken, like how the Pope would be if threatened with a gun.
He's Black Rob, he's our friend
I'm Black Rob and I'm a friend to some people.
[Incomprehensible] Rob is back again
I've returned and am back to my old ways.
Aww man, ya'll niggas done got me hype
I'm getting excited and riled up because of the situation at hand.
This is it, we fit the same stereotype
I'm a typical example of a tough guy, and others around me fit that stereotype as well.
If a nigga wanna while we can do that too
If someone wants to fight or cause trouble, I'm ready and willing to engage.
Fuck the model bitches, well, we can screw that too
I'm not interested in high-class women or trying to impress anyone.
Yeah, man, notice I said "we"
I have a group of people around me who all share my views and lifestyle.
She's a J-you-M-P
One of the women around me is promiscuous and sleeps with many men.
Man, off top, fam, I got figures in the game
I'm well-connected in the industry and have important people on my side.
She's fuckin' with all the top niggas
One of the women around me is sleeping with other successful, tough men.
He's Black Rob, he's our man
I'm Black Rob and I'm part of this group of people.
If he can't do it, no one can
If I'm unable to accomplish something, then no one can.
Yeah, 'bout to put the whole game on smash
I'm about to make a big impact on the industry and the game itself.
Alumni, I put the whole name on smash
I represent and am proud of my former school, where I gained important skills and training.
After this they gon' wanna lace me pretty
After this accomplishment, people will want to give me the best of everything and make me look good.
Who's your man 'cause they can't make it JC Penney
I'm too good and important to be shopping at a store like JC Penney.
Who's your Bad Boy, BR, back with the nutritious
I'm part of the group of performers known as Bad Boy and I have a lot to offer.
Black attacks like a pit bull vicious
I'm aggressive and ready to attack like a pitbull.
It's goin' down, fam, I'm about to shake the ground
I'm getting ready to make a big impact and everyone will feel it.
It's uptown, holla, at your man
I'm in the uptown area and am ready to interact with people there.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid, Spirit Music Group
Written by: ANGELETTI, DUMMETT, ROSS, SHEMER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@CreativeLaelAsif
RIP Black Rob bumped this every morning in 9th grade
@biggabz1968
I stg this was my favorite song on the album
@treydavisiii9039
Man Dmx and Now Black Rob 🤦🕊🌹 Rest in peace both icons 🙏🕊🙏✊
@justinclark48
this whole CD is the shit, used to bang this shit out all day, no skipping songs.. black rob goes hard
@realdeal9993
"Put the nine to his throat, watch him shake like the Pope"
@2TrainWakefield
R.I.P to the star in the hood. This was my favorite by you OG.
@rasrules6567
Rest In Power Black Rob🙏
@33Rakim
My favorite joint by black rob...RIP🙏
@criminalmindsgirl2936
This was my shit back in 2005! I had this CD!
@cliffbooth7030
Day it dropped 💯