Tha Problem
Cassidy Lyrics

1-2 1-2. I need all my real niggaz to stand up. All you fake ass niggaz fall back. It's a problem. Philly stand up!
It's time for all the real people to show who they are and let the fake ones take a seat. There is an issue going on and Philadelphia needs to take the lead.

(What's ya name dog?) Cassidy
Swizz is asking Cassidy his name.

(Man, tell 'em again) Caissidy
Swizz wants Cassidy to repeat his name.

(Man, where ya from?) Philly
Swizz is asking Cassidy where he comes from.

(Talk to 'em talk to 'em) If ya ready to feel me
Swizz is egging Cassidy on to say his piece and be heard.

(Talk to' em talk to 'em) Bottom line I'm a problem, y'all
Cassidy is making a bold statement that he's a force to be reckoned with.

(I tried to tell 'em, man) Bottom line I'm a problem, y'all
Swizz is chiming in to agree with Cassidy that he's someone to be afraid of.

(I tried to tell 'em, man) The hood know I'm a problem, y'all
Swizz is reinforcing the idea that the local community is already aware of Cassidy's power.

(I tried to tell 'em, man) The world know I'm a problem, y'all
Swizz is spreading the notion that Cassidy's reach goes beyond his home city and that people across the globe are realizing how formidable he is.

(Hold on, I tried to tell 'em, man!)
Swizz is desperate to ensure that everyone knows that he was the first to spot Cassidy's greatness.

My name Cass and I'm 'bout my be-i
Cassidy is introducing himself and stating that he's all about making money.

Niggaz want to be me, yeah I can see why
Cassidy acknowledges that people admire him and his lifestyle.

Told y'all How I used to roll and see Clive
Cassidy is referencing the fact that he was once associated with the legendary mogul Clive Davis.

Hop off the G-4, hop in the G-5
Cassidy is talking about his ability to switch from one extravagant mode of transportation to another.

But since niggaz want to copy and be me
Cassidy acknowledges that some people want to emulate him.

I'mma hop off the yacht then hop in the GT
Cassidy will jump from one luxurious boat to another sleek car instead.

Got niggaz in the hood knockin' the CD
Cassidy has some fans in his local community who buy his albums.

Wait 'till my face start poppin' on TV
Cassidy believes that his television appearances will go a long way to increasing his fan base.

See the ladies give me top for cheapy
Women are willing to perform sexual acts for Cassidy with little to no incentive.

All they want to do is just hop on the wee-wee
Cassidy is saying that these women want to be intimate with him.

My rich chick'll take a helicopter to see me
Cassidy is referring to a fictional girlfriend who would make use of air transport to get to him.

I pop Dominican and she'll drop me a key free
Cassidy is saying that he uses drugs and that his lady friend will provide him with some for free.

I got a actress in L.A., doctor in DC
Cassidy has connections to famous people in both L.A. and DC.

Even got a lawyer a cop in the DT
Cassidy knows influential people even in the legal profession.

See I got money but I ain't spendin' it
Cassidy is rich but not frivolous.

I need a girl who got a job wit nice benefits
Cassidy is looking for a girlfriend who has a good job with healthy work benefits.

'cause honey bunch I ain't wit the funny stuff
Cassidy wants to be straightforward in his dealings.

You ain't gone fuck me to spend my money up
Cassidy is saying that he won't get intimately involved with someone who is after his funds.

Nah, I can't have it boo
Cassidy won't tolerate any behavior like that.

But girl do what you do I ain't mad at you
Cassidy encourages women to behave the way they want without upsetting him.

Nah, 'cause I got since to know
Cassidy is saying that he has enough wisdom to handle such situations.

That I ain't gone get pimped, I'mma pimp a hoe
Cassidy is saying that he is the boss, and will never let anyone try to manipulate him.

Ayyo, get money nigga fuck the fame
Cassidy values money more than fame.

(The industry is in trouble, betta learn his name!)
Swizz wants people to know and appreciate the power that Cassidy brings to the music industry.

Ayyo, guess what happened, guess what happened?
Cassidy is trying to spark interest in himself.

I was on the radio and yo, guess what happened?
Cassidy was interviewed on the radio.

I'm sittin' there starin' in this DJ face
Cassidy vividly describes his experience during the radio interview.

And all he askin' me about is the Freeway tape
Cassidy reveals that the DJ only wanted to know about a recent release by another artist named Freeway.

I'm like, "If I ain't right you can say I'm wrong But Mr. DJ can you play my song?"
Cassidy wanted to have his music played by the DJ but didn't want to come across as pushy.

Please, play somethin' that's good for the air
Cassidy requests that a song be played that has a positive messaging.

Please, play somethin' that the hood want to hear
Cassidy believes that the DJ should play music that caters to his listenership.

So when the radio go to put that trash on Call 'em up and say, "Put that Cass on!"
Cassidy implores his fans to call the radio station and request his music when inferior content is played.

And I ain't pissin' nobody
Cassidy makes it clear that he is not trying to make an enemy of anyone.

But if every rapper died I wouldn't be missin' nobody 'Specially if it ain't Styles, 'Kiss or nobody Busta, Nore, Swizz or nobody If it ain't Drag, Kim or Fat Joe
Cassidy is dismissive of most other musicians except a select few.

I could care less if a cat gotta lay on his back, yo
Cassidy doesn't care about other musicians' lifestyles and regulations.

So, I don't owe y'all niggaz
Cassidy believes he is not beholden to anyone in the music industry.

And y'all might be aight but I don't know y'all niggaz
Cassidy doesn't feel close with many people in the music industry.

I mean, it's a couple other niggaz that I've met
Cassidy knows only a select few musicians that he has met in the past.

With the FS on my chest without press
Cassidy is referring to musicians affiliated with his Full Surface record label.

I got love for Snoop, Puff and Wyclef
Cassidy respects and admires Snoop Dogg, Puff Daddy, and Wyclef Jean.

And my niggaz Esco, so let's go, yo
Cassidy is loyal to his friends and crews and mentions his association with Escobar.

Get money nigga, fuck the fame
Cassidy ends the song as he started it, reiterating that money is more important than fame.