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 β 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.
Spanish Fly
Black Rob Lyrics
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Yo, look, clown, I come through to put it down
Keep thinkin' that you hard; take a look around
I got soldiers stationed up to bring pain
And when it go down, my hos do the same thing
We all in the same game; we all willin' to bang
Ain't nobody going against the grain, so take aim
B.R.'s evasive; cut all the faces; catch all the cases; this real
I mean, I got this rap game locked with more cake than Tastee
Black the feindest
The title I hold I won't relinquish
And this type s*** you should distinguish
And one phone call, and I'll extinquish
I mean this; you seen this
Blue steel fo'fo'; the caliber - Excalibur
I'm a destroy my next challenger
B. Rob, high post emcee
Quick to spray Raid on the roach emcee
So don't be apporachin' me without the cross and rosary
Who this n**** 'pose to be?
I blast him in the open beef
Damn, Black, how you do that der?
'Cause we don't care
I'll take 'em there
[Chorus]
Last night, I dreamed of some more dough
Some crystal, sixty thousand, and ten dimes of 'dro
(I'll take 'em there)
That's when I realized I'm dreaming
Too late now
Guess I'll finish what I started, baby
[Black Rob]
Y'all n****s heard the first verse; no doubt s*** bangin'
Verse two make sure none of y'all left hangin'
Got honnies lovin' this s*** too; girl, I'm wit' chu
Long as you know my pants don't fit chu
Money good look; understand why he shook
S***, I'm rich; face all up in the Guinness Book
Check all the records I set; it's major
Check that the sets I wreck with flavor
F*** that Cajun; guns stay bond c***
Boiling hot; hold s*** down like Fort Knox
Man, knock the rhyme unorthodox
What'cha barely understand, s***, I did with the L.O.X.
Give me the props; I'm tryin' set a mark this year
And bring the equipment out to the parks this year
So y'all could see how it used to be
I'm lookin' towards the future, see
Black here to stay
It's time y'all got used to me
Puff said Black ain't tryin' to fit in
Up and down the coast; can't count the spots I've been in
Put'cha bid in
[Chorus]
[Black Rob]
I hit arenas, swinging notice if my name was Teddy Pender
Hot beats and hot rhymes tossed in a blenda'
I want ch'all to feel hardcore; nothin tenda'
Blessed this mic for as long as I remember
Y'all can't see the Rob
Uh-uh, y'all must be stupid
If I owe Sean Combs any money, then I recouped it
I looped it; this fly s*** from Nebodaga
Me, and Yogi, and Hard Pierre from You don't Know Me
I dare you to come against me, run against me
Use your gun against me
You finito, finished
I've seen wild cats diminished, foldin' for
Bad Boy's known to ball
Internationally, I'm sayin' actually
I have to be the next cat to go and sell a million records casually
So, prepare yourself for the storm
Nineteen-nine-nine, it's on
And I'm just gettin' warm
[Chorus]
In Black Rob's song "Spanish Fly," he raps about his power and influence in the rap industry. He describes his crew and his ability to bring pain to those who cross him, and he boasts about his wealth and success. Black Rob also talks about his dreams of making more money and having even greater success. Throughout the song, he exudes confidence and a willingness to take on anyone who challenges him.
The lyrics of "Spanish Fly" are filled with references to violence, money, and power. Black Rob presents himself as a fierce and formidable figure who is not to be messed with. He declares that he is the best in the game and that he has what it takes to succeed. His words are bold and confrontational, but they also reveal a sense of vulnerability and a desire for more.
Overall, "Spanish Fly" is a powerful and provocative hip-hop track that showcases Black Rob's skills as a rapper and his ability to command attention. The song's lyrics are a reflection of the themes that run throughout much of the rap genre, including the pursuit of success, the display of power, and the importance of loyalty and respect.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, look, clown, I come through to put it down
Black Rob is addressing his opponent confidently and boldly saying that he will win the battle
Keep thinkin' that you hard; take a look around
Black Rob is daring his opponent who thinks he is tough to observe the situation and realize that he is not hard enough
I got soldiers stationed up to bring pain
Black Rob has his team of soldiers ready to cause harm
And when it go down, my hos do the same thing
Even Black Rob's women are ready to fight for him when necessary
We all in the same game; we all willin' to bang
Everyone is in this game of hip hop and are ready to fight for their place in it
Ain't nobody going against the grain, so take aim
No one is opposing the norm in hip hop, so take aim at the competition
B.R.'s evasive; cut all the faces; catch all the cases; this real
Black Rob is evasive and even violent to maintain his position in hip hop; this is real life
You rather bet 'cha life than face me
Black Rob is so tough and skilled in hip hop that people would rather bet their lives than face him in a battle
I mean, I got this rap game locked with more cake than Tastee
Black Rob is dominating the rap game and has more money than Tastee cakes, which is known for its deliciousness
Black the feindest
Black Rob is a fiend for being the best in hip hop and will do whatever it takes
The title I hold I won't relinquish
Black Rob has a title in hip hop that he won't let go of
And this type s*** you should distinguish
Others should recognize the type of talent Black Rob has
And one phone call, and I'll extinquish
Black Rob has connections to eliminate his opponents if necessary
I mean this; you seen this
Black Rob is serious and people have witnessed his talent
Blue steel fo'fo'; the caliber - Excalibur
Black Rob is carrying a powerful weapon and has the strength of Excalibur
I'm a destroy my next challenger
Black Rob is confident he will defeat his next opponent
B. Rob, high post emcee
Black Rob is a high post emcee, very successful in the rap game
Quick to spray Raid on the roach emcee
Black Rob is quick to destroy weak emcees with no skill
So don't be apporachin' me without the cross and rosary
People should not approach Black Rob without protection as he is a dangerous opponent
Who this n**** 'pose to be?
Black Rob questions who his opponent thinks he is
I blast him in the open beef
Black Rob will take down his opponent in a battle
Damn, Black, how you do that der?
People are amazed by how talented and skilled Black Rob is
'Cause we don't care
Black Rob and his team are so confident they don't care about the competition
I'll take 'em there
Black Rob is ready to take on any challenges in hip hop
Last night, I dreamed of some more dough...
Black Rob speaks about his desires for more money and success in hip hop
That's when I realized I'm dreaming...
Black Rob wakes up and realizes it was all just a dream but he is still determined to achieve his goals
Y'all n****s heard the first verse; no doubt s*** bangin'
Black Rob's first verse was impressive and he continues to deliver in the second verse
Verse two make sure none of y'all left hangin'
Black Rob's second verse ensures that his listeners stay entertained and hooked
Got honnies lovin' this s*** too; girl, I'm wit' chu
Women are attracted to Black Rob's music and he is enjoying the attention
Long as you know my pants don't fit chu
Black Rob does not want his female fans to get the wrong idea based on his baggy pants
Money good look; understand why he shook
Black Rob has a lot of money and his competitors understand why they should be afraid of him
S***, I'm rich; face all up in the Guinness Book
Black Rob is so wealthy that his face is in the Guinness Book of World Records
Check all the records I set; it's major
Black Rob has set many records that are considered significant
Check that the sets I wreck with flavor
Black Rob's performances are full of flavor and excitement
F*** that Cajun; guns stay bond c
Black Rob disregards the law and is always carrying guns to protect himself
Boiling hot; hold s*** down like Fort Knox
Black Rob is so hot that he can hold down a performance like Fort Knox holds down its gold
Man, knock the rhyme unorthodox
Black Rob's rhymes are unorthodox but still impressive
What'cha barely understand, s***, I did with the L.O.X.
Black Rob has worked with the rap group L.O.X. and made music that others may not understand or appreciate
Give me the props; I'm tryin' set a mark this year
Black Rob deserves credit and recognition for his talents and is determined to make his mark this year
And bring the equipment out to the parks this year
Black Rob plans to bring his music to the parks and perform live for his fans
So y'all could see how it used to be
Black Rob wants his fans to experience how hip hop used to be in the past
I'm lookin' towards the future, see
Black Rob is also focused on the future and how he can continue to succeed
Black here to stay
Black Rob is a permanent fixture in hip hop and is not going anywhere
It's time y'all got used to me
People should get used to Black Rob's presence in hip hop
Puff said Black ain't tryin' to fit in
Black Rob's mentor Puff Daddy has said that he is not trying to fit in with other artists
Up and down the coast; can't count the spots I've been in
Black Rob has traveled along the coast and performed in many venues but has lost count of how many
Put'cha bid in
Others should put in their bid to challenge Black Rob but they will not win
I hit arenas, swinging notice if my name was Teddy Pender
Black Rob performs in large arenas and would attract attention like Teddy Pendergrass would
Hot beats and hot rhymes tossed in a blenda'
Black Rob's music has both hot beats and rhymes that are mixed perfectly like ingredients in a blender
I want ch'all to feel hardcore; nothin tenda'
Black Rob wants his listeners to feel the raw energy of hip hop with nothing held back
Blessed this mic for as long as I remember
Black Rob is gifted and has been talented since he can remember
Y'all can't see the Rob
Others cannot compete with Black Rob's level of talent
Uh-uh, y'all must be stupid
Those who disregard Black Rob's talent are foolish
If I owe Sean Combs any money, then I recouped it
Black Rob has made so much money that he has paid off any debts he owed his mentor Puff Daddy
I looped it; this fly s*** from Nebodaga
Black Rob has used loops in his music and has created something unique from Nebodaga
Me, and Yogi, and Hard Pierre from You don't Know Me
Black Rob has collaborated with other artists and producers like Yogi and Hard Pierre from the song 'You Don't Know Me'
I dare you to come against me, run against me
Black Rob challenges anyone to compete with him in hip hop and run against him
Use your gun against me
Black Rob is so confident that he dares others to use their weapons against him
You finito, finished
Those who try to come against Black Rob will be done
I've seen wild cats diminished, foldin' for
Black Rob has witnessed opponents losing and folding under pressure and competition
Bad Boy's known to ball
Black Rob's record label Bad Boy Entertainment is known for throwing extravagant parties and living extravagantly
Internationally, I'm sayin' actually
Black Rob has gained success internationally and is very popular in other countries
I have to be the next cat to go and sell a million records casually
Black Rob is determined to be the next artist to casually sell a million records and achieve maximum success
So, prepare yourself for the storm
Others should be ready for Black Rob's upcoming success and his impact on the hip hop industry
Nineteen-nine-nine, it's on
Black Rob is proclaiming that 1999 is the year he will make his mark in hip hop
And I'm just gettin' warm
Black Rob is just beginning to heat up and become successful in hip hop
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PATRICK LEONARD, ROBERT ROSS, SADAO WATANABE, BRUCE GAITSCH, MADONNA CICCONE, JEREMY GRAHAM
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AJ
Salute, Rob. RIP brother πΉπ―οΈππ» π¬π§
jensen denoyes
Sad. I'm still in shock.
WHATUJACKINTV TALKCAST
One of the best storytellers of hip hop ..and this was a hit
EXthesweetlamb
That "La isla bonita" sample is lit!
demaification
Rest in peace to Black Rob we love you and we miss you homie
Mike T
hated this song when the album first came out but a few years back I realized that the black rob verses are all fire. RIP BR
Dwight Thomas
The song so underrated rip rob met him once good dude
Gor Kenei
This was the best album on Bad Boy period. I'm real live with it, even better than Ready to Die. This was like a movie, for real. Yo, Diddy had some talent under his belt
Debario Davis
Hs4lo x gol
Cole Pitt
Ready To Die was also a movie though....