Brotha Lynch Hung has been described as the creator of the "horrorcore rap genre", and has sold 1.4 million cds independently. His rapping style has been described as smooth and quickly delivered.
Some listeners argue that Lynch Hung's 24 Deep album defines his musical style, but Lynch Hung has said in interviews and online forums that it does not.
Lynch Hung's second album Season of Da Siccness in 1995 proved to be the one of the most gruesome and mysogynistic Gangsta Rap albums ever released, graphically chronicling a life of drug use and sale, promiscuity, ultra-violence, rape, infanticide, and supposed cannibalism. This is Lynch's most commercially successful album, as it has now achieved gold album sales status.
Lynch Hung's lyrics are described as sicc -- having the same meaning as the word sick but utilizing the double "C" which is characteristic of local Crip gangsters (loccs) in Sacramento, CA and other parts of California. Lynch has stated in his song "24 Gone" that he himself is a Crip, residing in Crip areas of Sacramento has had an influence on his lyrics. He has been in gang confrontations, and he was shot once. He describes his real life experiences in his lyrics. He has since released Loaded in 1997. The next Lynch album was released in 2000 called EBK4 after a dispute with Black Market Records. The label allegedly restricted his creativity by featuring artists on the album against Lynch's will. Lynch asked his fans not to buy the album. He said "I don't care how they get it just don't buy it or steal it". Brotha Lynch released the DVD of Now Eat in 2000, which features a bloodthirsty and cannibalistic Lynch who goes on a rampage, killing and eating many people.
Lynch released Blocc Movement and Virus in 2001, Appearances: Book 1 in 2002, and in that same summer of 2002 he released his first DVD, Plague. Lynch's newer work includes Lynch by Inch: Suicide Note and Uthanizm in 2003, and the Now Eat DVD in 2000. In 2006 he released a collaboration with rapper MC Eiht entitiled "The New Season."
In May 2009, Mann signed a three album deal with Midwest rapper Tech N9ne's Strange Music label. In March 2010, he released his Strange Music debut, Dinner and a Movie, selling around 7,000 copies during its first week. His second Strange album, Coathanga Strangla, was released a year later in April 2011, and his third album with Strange Music, Mannibalector was released on February 5, 2013. The Horror-inspired trilogy told a fictional story of a crazed cannibalistic serial killer, struggling with life, family and the urge to kill. Each album debuted on the Billboard 200, and featured acts such as Snoop Dogg, Yelawolf, Hopsin and Tech N9ne among others. Following the release of the third album, Strange Music offered Mann a contract extension to keep him on the label.
Dead Man Walkin
Brotha Lynch Hung Lyrics
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How many muthafuckers wanna empty out they glocks in me
The gangbangers most wanted
The first nigga caught me in my side
And my set didn't ride
So I'm locc to the mutherfucking brain
50 pounds of dank in my casket
I'm bout to take my last splift
Records of a criminal for baby killin nothin
40 ounces wit my game
Them niggas that kill they momma for some fame
For the ripgut trigga to hit what muthafuckers in my aim;
Even my momma tried to take me out the game
By heating up some Brandy and taking it to the dome because I came;
With the siccness and it's just the dank that I smoke
Making me load that millimeter putting deuce up in your throat;
Murder she wrote, in the book, as a gang related homicide
Reality check nigga for the fact she giving it up
It's suicide for the do or the die
True or the die each time
One after each as I creep through the streets
With a 9 millimeter up under my seat
I pack heat, deep 'cause a nigga like me can't be played cheap;
Blink, before I'm leaving this niggas guts up in the street;
Peep, ever since nigga deep I gotta carry me something
'cause everywhere I go niggas 12 gauge pumping
I wan't them to know when my 44 bust
I'm taking this niggas brain hookin him up
And murderin niggas up
Then I give it up, then I'm in the cut
5 triple 0 double o Mosburg pump
Point it at your grill
Ready to bust for the fact some call me still
The hardest nigga in that casket hotboxing
So who those muthafuckers that wanna empty out they glocks in me;
Think 24 times fool fo you come wit yo punk 9's
'cause nigga you nigga me, my oozie say it's dinnertime
That ripgut cannibal mind for the shit that make them violent crimes;
That's atheist so feel the sign
A deadman walkin
The lyrics to Brotha Lynch Hung's song "Dead Man Walkin" speak to the life and mindset of a gang member who has been shot and killed. He likens himself to a dead man walking, knowing that his time is up and that death is imminent. He speaks to the violence that he has experienced, having been shot by a gang member and not having his own gang retaliate. This causes him to be "locc to the motherfucking brain," meaning that he has lost his mind due to the trauma of his situation. He also references his drug use, noting that he has 50 pounds of marijuana in his casket and will take one last puff before he dies.
The lyrics also touch on the themes of gang violence and the harsh realities of living in impoverished, gang-ridden neighborhoods. The singer speaks about the fact that some people will kill their own mothers for fame and notoriety, while others are willing to kill him simply because of the gang he belongs to. He notes that he carries a 9 millimeter gun with him at all times because he knows that danger is always lurking around the corner. He speaks to the fact that he is willing to die for his gang, as well as the fact that he has no fear of death because he is already a dead man walking.
Overall, the lyrics to "Dead Man Walkin" provide a glimpse into the life and mindset of a gang member who has been shot and is preparing for his own death. They touch on themes of violence, drug use, and the harsh realities of gang-ridden neighborhoods.
Line by Line Meaning
Thus the nigga in that casket hotboxin
The deceased person is smoking drugs inside the casket
How many muthafuckers wanna empty out they glocks in me
How many people want to shoot me with their guns.
The gangbangers most wanted
The person is a notorious and wanted gang member.
The first nigga caught me in my side
The person was shot in the side by someone.
And my set didn't ride
Their gang did not retaliate or seek revenge for their death.
So I'm locc to the mutherfucking brain
The person is crazy and very dangerous.
50 pounds of dank in my casket
There are drugs present in the person's casket.
I'm bout to take my last splift
The person is smoking drugs before they die.
Before I make that move to insane
The person is about to die and lose their mind.
Records of a criminal for baby killin nothin
The person has a criminal record for killing a baby.
40 ounces wit my game
The person is drinking alcohol while being part of a gang.
Them niggas that kill they momma for some fame
There are people who kill their own mother to become famous.
For the ripgut trigga to hit what muthafuckers in my aim;
The person is aiming their gun to shoot someone successfully.
Even my momma tried to take me out the game
Even the person's mother tried to convince them to leave the gang life.
By heating up some Brandy and taking it to the dome because I came;
The person's mother tried to kill herself with alcohol when she found out her child was involved in gang life.
With the siccness and it's just the dank that I smoke
The person is sick and it's just because of the drugs they smoke.
Making me load that millimeter putting deuce up in your throat;
The person loads their gun and puts two bullets in someone's throat.
Murder she wrote, in the book, as a gang related homicide
The murder was committed by a gang member.
Reality check nigga for the fact she giving it up
The reality is that life of crime is not glamorous.
It's suicide for the do or the die
It's suicide to either fight or die in a gang war.
True or the die each time
Every time there's an important decision to make, it's a matter of life and death.
One after each as I creep through the streets
The person is constantly on edge as they move through the streets.
With a 9 millimeter up under my seat
The person always carries a gun with them.
I pack heat, deep 'cause a nigga like me can't be played cheap;
The person carries a gun everywhere because they can't be easily threatened or intimidated.
Blink, before I'm leaving this niggas guts up in the street;
The person threatens to kill someone in a matter of seconds.
Peep, ever since nigga deep I gotta carry me something
The person always carries a weapon as a precaution ever since they joined the gang.
'cause everywhere I go niggas 12 gauge pumping
Gun violence is common in the areas where the person goes.
I wan't them to know when my 44 bust
The person wants to be known and feared for their use of a powerful gun.
I'm taking this niggas brain hookin him up
The person is killing someone and making it look easy.
And murderin niggas up
The person has killed multiple people before.
Then I give it up, then I'm in the cut
The person will retire from their criminal life after this murder.
5 triple 0 double o Mosburg pump
The person owns a specific type of gun with a clear purpose.
Point it at your grill
The person points the gun at someone's face.
Ready to bust for the fact some call me still
The person is ready to kill because their reputation has been called into question.
The hardest nigga in that casket hotboxing
The person was very tough and feared by others.
So who those muthafuckers that wanna empty out they glocks in me;
The person is challenging anyone who wants to kill them to come forward and do their worst.
Think 24 times fool fo you come wit yo punk 9's
The person advises others to think multiple times before trying to kill them with a weak gun.
'cause nigga you nigga me, my oozie say it's dinnertime
The person has a powerful and deadly gun, and is ready to use it if needed.
That ripgut cannibal mind for the shit that make them violent crimes;
The person's mind is twisted and capable of committing terrible acts of violence.
That's atheist so feel the sign
The person is a nonbeliever and feels that their violent actions are a sign of their power.
A deadman walkin
The person is doomed and will die soon due to their own actions.
Contributed by Ian Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rx Fly Fishing
Nothing can fade that flow still to this day 2021
Tunika Cooper
21 years later and I still love this shit!!
Chrisaaad
Tunika Cooper 23 years later
Ken Twyman
Damn this shits that old?? Still fresh af.
Jon Duignan
Funny stuff me to!,!
Devon Thomas
24
Ivan Carrillo
Yeaaaaahhh jejejej it´s real. in my time University student.
Driveaway Bros.
I was 12 yrs when I first got down with this album with my Big Bro. Now I'm 31 and music today can REST IN PISS
Tunika Cooper
Driveaway Bros. lol
Karen Patiño
2020 and It’s still one of my favorite songs