In 1980 Cuban's father emigrated from Cuba to the United States, eventually settling in the New York City borough of the Bronx. Cuban Link quickly learned English, and was immediately infuenced by early hip-hop culture. Cuban began writing lyrics at the age of 15 and became friends with fellow Latin rappers Triple Seis and Big Punisher. Their friendship was close; in 1994 when Cuban Link was stabbed, he considered giving up rapping. Big Pun encouraged him, and convinced him to continue.
Bronx rapper Fat Joe soon recruited the three into the group Terror Squad, and began to make ripples in the New York hip-hop scene, receiving recognition from world-famous rappers like Nas, who quoted their lyrics back to them when they first met.
Cuban was first heard alongside Big Pun on the 1997 single "Off the Books", and made numerous appearances on Pun's platinum "Capital Punishment". He was also heard on the Terror Squad tracks "Bet Ya Man Can't" and "Tell Me What You Want".
When Big Pun died in 2000, Cuban released his first solo single, "Flowers For The Dead", as a tribute to Pun. It was shortly afterward that Cuban Link began disagreeing with Fat Joe on manegerial decisions and their infamous problem began.
Cuban Link's latest album Chain Reaction was released on the August 16, 2005, and features guest appearances from The Game, Jadakiss, and Mya.
Sugar Daddy
Cuban Link Lyrics
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(Uh ohhh...)
Yeah yeah I'ma be a player for life (ummmmm yeahhh)
Cuban link, clk, yeah I'ma be (baby) a player for life,
Yo it's plain to see, you can't (cuban) change me,
'Cause I'ma be a player for life,(what you got for me)
Yo it's plain to see (so come and get with me),you can't change me
Ah-yo excuse me miss, how do you do, you're probably used to this,
'Cause mami chula you're the bomb and your fuse is lit,
Me-I'm coola than the farms, cause I'm smooth and swift,
The type to pull up in to your prom in a brand new 6,
I'm old school, I use the charm to seduce the chicks,
You'll introduce me to ya moms as your future pick,
Your like benita applebalm, or some exclusive shit,
Waiting for you to put me on cause I refuse to quit,
And the truth is- you make a nigga lose his grip,
'Cause I just can't resist the way you move them hips,
The way you walk and you talk with them beautiful lips,
Got a New York train of thought, so you think you the shit,
A suitable fit, you even keep your cuticles ?clipped?,
Fully equipped, heavy duty boo, you truly a gift,
You a cuty with a mind, not a groupie or trick,
Rich in beauty cause you shine without jewelry and chips
[Chorus]
Papi, please be my sugar daddy,
I want you to rule my world,
Dry kisses that taste like candy,
Can I be your sugar girl,
Just put some ice on my pinky ring,
And fly me around the world,
I owe it to papi, I need my sugar daddy,
And I'll be your sugar girl
Yeah yo yo,
Mami you sweet like licorice, deep and articulate,
Baby you look delicious from your feet to your fingertips,
Unique and conspicuous, plus your body's ridiculous,
Make me want to lick my lips and lick you where you ticklish,
Picture this- Lamborghini's, mansions and yachts,
Trips to Tahiti instead of standing on the block,
Baby I can be your genie man and grant you them rocks,
Ice up your watch, and freeze the hands on your glock,
We can dance till we drop, in the sands of the trops,
Romance is so hot-you'll catch a tan on the spot,
Anxious to shop, I just hand you a knot,
And make you say (ain't no nigga like the one I got)
[Chorus]
Yo, now baby I'm a thug, plus a player by blood,
But we can lay in the tub, play with the bubbles while I'm rubbing ya butt,
Hugging you tight, like I'm cuffing the mic, loving you right,
So light up the candlelights, because we crushing tonight,
It's such a sight- touch you where you like it, hush and feel the tight grip,
'Cause I'm the type of private dancer that'll work the nightshift,
This kid will make you scream my name out, to let the pain out,
Once I hopped in the train I never came out,
The same wild individual from the playhouse,
Who stayed out all day at the bar, till' they said Γ’??get outΓ’??,
I'm straight out the player's club,
Rocking gators with leather gloves,
Tailor-made tux showing the ladies love,
I'm way above average, I know you love Paris,
But we can ride our horse and carriage through the bronx traffic,
24 Karats Cuban Link, I do my thing, (I want you to be my sugar daddy)
You can bring it if you think you can hang, I bang bang baby
[Chorus]
Yeah yeah I'm a be a player for life, (ohhh)
Cuban Link, click, yeah I'ma be a player for life, (player for life)
Yo it's plain to see, you can't change me,
'Cause I'm a be a player for life, (player for life)
Ah-yo it's plain to see, you can't change me,
Baby, I'm a be a player for life(player for life)
(I'll be your sugar girl)
Babe (cause I'm a be a player for life, I'll be your sugar girl)
CLK, It's that girl Mya, oh holla,
('Cause I'ma be a player for life) Come on (I'll be your sugar girl)
M.O.B. records (cause I'm a be a player for life) woo
(I'll be your sugar girl) I'll be your Sugar Daddy
[Repeat: x3]
('Cause I'm a be a player for life) I'll be your sugar daddy
The lyrics of Cuban Link's song Sugar Daddy is about a man who describes himself as a player for life, who has an unyielding and persistent drive to pursue women. Cuban Link believes that he will always be a womanizer and no one can change that. Through the lyrics, he tries to impress a woman whom he finds attractive, using his charm and wealth to sway her into being his sugar baby. He talks about how he sees himself, paying compliments to the woman's beauty, articulate speech, and sensuality. He manages to impress her with his promises of exotic trips, luxurious living, and expensive gifts. The singer tries to convince the woman to accept his proposal as he seeks to fulfill the role of her sugar daddy in exchange for her love and attention.
In essence, the song highlights the toxic nature of sugar daddy-sugar baby relationships, which are often transactional and leave both parties emotionally unfulfilled. While some women who engage in such relationships might do it for financial gain, the question remains whether it is worth trading their dignity and self-respect in the process. All in all, Sugar Daddy provides a peek into the world of a man who hopes to have relationships with women based purely on wealth and status.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah yeah I'ma be a player for life (ummmmm yeahhh)
I have decided to be a player for the rest of my life, and I am happy with that decision.
Cuban link, clk, yeah I'ma be (baby) a player for life,
I am Cuban Link or CLK and I will always identify as a player.
Yo it's plain to see, you can't (cuban) change me,
I am firmly committed to this lifestyle and will not change it, even if you try.
'Cause I'ma be a player for life,(what you got for me)
I am telling you upfront that being a player is a part of who I am and will always be.
Yo it's plain to see (so come and get with me),you can't change me
I am sharing with you that I am not interested in changing who I am because I am happy being a player.
'Cause I'm be a player for life (cause I want you to be my sugar daddy)
I will never change my player ways, and I want you to be my sugar daddy because of it.
Ah-yo excuse me miss, how do you do, you're probably used to this,
I know I am not the only guy who has come up to you like this before.
'Cause mami chula you're the bomb and your fuse is lit,
You are a beautiful woman and everyone knows it.
Me-I'm coola than the farms, cause I'm smooth and swift,
I am very charming and irresistible to you.
The type to pull up in to your prom in a brand new 6,
I am the type of person who will sweep you off your feet and arrive in a fancy car.
I'm old school, I use the charm to seduce the chicks,
I use my charm to seduce women, which is an old-school way of courting.
You'll introduce me to ya moms as your future pick,
I want to become a part of your family and grow old with you.
Your like benita applebalm or some exclusive shit,
You are something very special and unique.
Waiting for you to put me on cause I refuse to quit,
I hope you will give me a chance to show you what I can offer because I am not giving up.
And the truth is- you make a nigga lose his grip,
You have such a powerful effect on me that I cannot control myself.
'Cause I just can't resist the way you move them hips,
Your movements and your body are too intoxicating to resist.
The way you walk and you talk with them beautiful lips,
You are so beautiful, and I am entranced by everything about you.
Got a New York train of thought, so you think you the shit,
I have a certain way of thinking, which makes me think you are amazing.
A suitable fit, you even keep your cuticles clipped,
You are perfect for me, and I love even the small details about you, like how you take care of your nails.
Fully equipped, heavy duty boo, you truly a gift,
You are fully equipped with all the qualities I want in a partner, and I see you as a gift to me.
You a cuty with a mind, not a groupie or trick,
You are a beautiful woman with a great mind and personality, not someone who is just after fame or money.
Rich in beauty cause you shine without jewelry and chips
You are rich in beauty and have a natural shine that does not require any external accessories.
[Chorus]
The refrain of the song, where the artist talks about wanting a sugar daddy.
Papi, please be my sugar daddy,
I want you to be my sugar daddy.
I want you to rule my world,
I want you to have control over me and my life.
Dry kisses that taste like candy,
I want your kisses to be sweet and addictive like candy.
Can I be your sugar girl,
Can I be your partner or companion?
Just put some ice on my pinky ring,
I want you to buy me expensive jewelry.
And fly me around the world,
I want you to take me traveling and show me the world.
I owe it to papi, I need my sugar daddy,
I need a sugar daddy in my life to provide for me and help me succeed.
And I'll be your sugar girl
I will be your companion and satisfy your needs.
Yeah yo yo,
An interjection to get the listener's attention.
Mami you sweet like licorice, deep and articulate,
You are very sweet and have a deep and articulate way of speaking.
Baby you look delicious from your feet to your fingertips,
You are very attractive from head to toe.
Unique and conspicuous, plus your body's ridiculous,
You are unique and stand out in a crowd, and you have a fantastic body.
Make me want to lick my lips and lick you where you ticklish,
You make me so aroused that I want to lick my lips and touch your ticklish spots.
Picture this- Lamborghini's, mansions and yachts,
Imagine us having the luxury of Lamborghinis, mansions, and yachts.
Trips to Tahiti instead of standing on the block,
Instead of being on the streets, we can take trips to amazing destinations like Tahiti.
Baby I can be your genie man and grant you them rocks,
I can be like a genie and grant all your wishes, including giving you expensive jewelry.
Ice up your watch, and freeze the hands on your glock,
I will make your watch and gun look even better with some added ice and bling.
We can dance till we drop, in the sands of the trops,
We can dance the night away on a beautiful tropical beach.
Romance is so hot-you'll catch a tan on the spot,
Our romance is so intense that you will feel the heat and get a tan on the spot.
Anxious to shop, I just hand you a knot,
I am eager to give you money for shopping.
And make you say (ain't no nigga like the one I got)
You will be so satisfied with me that you will say there is no one like me.
Yo, now baby I'm a thug, plus a player by blood,
I am not just a player, I am also a thug by nature.
But we can lay in the tub, play with the bubbles while I'm rubbing ya butt,
We can also have intimate moments, like relaxing in a bubble bath while I massage your butt.
Hugging you tight, like I'm cuffing the mic, loving you right,
I will hug you tightly, just like how a musician holds a mic, and love you the right way.
So light up the candlelights, because we crushing tonight,
Let's set the mood by lighting candles, because we are going to have a great time together.
It's such a sight- touch you where you like it, hush and feel the tight grip,
Touching you in the right places feels so good, and the tight grip gives us both pleasure.
'Cause I'm the type of private dancer that'll work the nightshift,
I am the type of person who will work all night to satisfy your needs.
This kid will make you scream my name out, to let the pain out,
I will make you climax so hard that you will scream in pleasure.
Once I hopped in the train I never came out,
Once I started living my life as a player, I never looked back.
The same wild individual from the playhouse,
I am the same wild person I was when I used to go out and party a lot.
Who stayed out all day at the bar, till' they said Γ’??get outΓ’??,
I used to spend all day at the bar, and only left when they kicked me out at closing time.
I'm straight out the player's club,
I am a true member of the player's club.
Rocking gators with leather gloves,
I dress fashionably, including wearing alligator shoes and leather gloves.
Tailor-made tux showing the ladies love,
I wear a custom-made tuxedo to show the ladies how much I care.
I'm way above average, I know you love Paris,
I am way better than average, and I know you enjoy the finer things in life like going to Paris.
But we can ride our horse and carriage through the bronx traffic,
We can enjoy a romantic horse and carriage ride through the busy streets of the Bronx.
24 Karats Cuban Link, I do my thing, (I want you to be my sugar daddy)
I am proud of my 24-karat Cuban Link chain, and I want you to be my sugar daddy.
You can bring it if you think you can hang, I bang bang baby
You can try to keep up with me if you think you are tough enough.
CLK, It's that girl Mya, oh holla,
This is Cuban Link, and I am with Mya, so say hi.
('Cause I'ma be a player for life) Come on (I'll be your sugar girl)
I am going to be a player for the rest of my life, but you can still be my sugar girl.
M.O.B. records (cause I'm a be a player for life) woo
This song is produced by M.O.B. records, and I am still going to be a player for life.
(I'll be your sugar girl) I'll be your Sugar Daddy
I will be your sugar daddy and fulfill your needs and desires.
[Repeat: x3]
The refrain is repeated multiple times throughout the song as a reminder of the central theme.
Lyrics Β© Royalty Network Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DELGADO, ADDARLY WILSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@skyy111_
Itβs 2023 and Iβm still playing this song regularly. My jr. high self used to think Cuban Link was sooo fine and would get super excited when this video came on lol
@thebaby1933
Can't stop listening such a great song! Still listening after 5yrs!
@punnymoney3692
Rookie!
@gottagrind2shine607
β@@punnymoney3692fr. What's 5 years. Been in this bish for 15
@jayc8803
This song is actually dope af
@julyawilliams6196
Johnny Cabrera π€
@keishlaivettex3
Whoβs still listening in 2021 , Mf classic
@adrianramirez5165
Whoβs here in 2024 love this song β€
@r3d3y3j3ti
Used to slap this all day in high school! 5+ years later & its still a slapper
@gilo8467
This should number one of billboard