Rap Game
D-12 & Eminem Lyrics


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Yeah, Shady (Woo!)
Ha ha, 50 Cent
G-G-G-G-G-G-UNIT
(Here we go again, yeah)
Uh huh, ha ha ha
Does it make you mad, when I switch my flow
You can't understand, how I get my dough
50 Cent, I'm on fire, 'cause Shady said so
(Here we go!) I'm on fire

Everybody's in a rush, to try and get the throne
I just get on the track, and try to set the tone
I ain't tryna use nobody, as a stepping stone
But don't compare me, I'm better off, just left alone
And I ain't even tryna go there, with record sales
I'm just tryna keep it humble, and respect myself
Say what up, keep stepping, and just rep D-12
Keep my nose clean and stay away from, weapons, jail
And living reckless, but if you gon' check my belt
You may see something else, I use to protect myself
A vest, to stop a Ruger, and deflect its shells
And send 'em back at you, faster than they left the barrel
And I don't even carry guns no more, I don't got to
Got undercover cops, that'll legally pop you
And I den seen a lotta people, cross the line
But this motherfucker Ja, must have lost his mind
That ex, got him thinking he was DMX
Then he switched to Pac, now he's tryna be him next
So which one are you, X, Luther, Pac or Michael
Just keep singing the same song, recycled
We all much rather get along, than fight you
Me and Halie dance to ya songs, we like you
And you don't really wanna step inside no mic booth
Come on now, you know the white boy will bite you
I hurt ya pride dog, and you know I don't like to
But I will if I have to, wit syllable after
Syllable I'll just slap ya, killin' you faster
Then you popin' pill after, little pill of them tabs of
That shit you're on, but if you want it, you got it
You'd bump this shit too, if we ain't diss you on it
But if we lock horns, we could charge harder than Busta
We bump heads, wit any motherfucka' that wants ta
So what's the, deal, what's with all the tough talk
When I walked up to you, like "Ja, what up dog?"
How come you didn't say, you had a problem then
When you were standing there with all ya men
We could have solved it then, I'm a grown man dog, come holla
All you did was laugh then, smile and swallow
Another one of those little ex pills, in front of me
And tell me 50 Cent was everything, that you wanna be, come on

[Chorus: x2]
I, know, you don't want it wit me
You, know, you don't want it wit me
You, talk, but soon we goin' see
You, don't wanna bump heads with me

(Tony Yayo!) You couldn't son me if my father helped you
My punchlines is hot, my bars will melt you
Ja you Stuard Little, shells'll lift you
Every other week, I'm buying a new pistol
I clap at yo ass, wit this chrome .38
And put six through ya hats, that's seven and 3-8
Irv you ain't Suge Knight, you shook night
I put my knife in ya wind pipe, you bleed on the turnpike
You know and I know, who took ya chain
You got robbed two times, so ya ass a lame
I there to die for this shit, all I need is bail
You better stick to the movies, with Steven Segal

[Chorus: x2]

(Lloyd Banks!) Fuck that I'm tired of hearing
These industry niggas starting to get outta hand
Like I won't find ya whereabouts, by stomp-ing 'em out ya man
You killing New York, even in Comp-ton, they understand
I'm on the block where you was raised doin' chocolate up out the van, and
They see me pop up on icy, cause I could
You den lost yo money, prolly forgot yo way around the hood (hood)
Cause when you paranoid, it's hard to make good songs
How you want it wit' us, when half your artists got makeup on
Every magazine I open, you on ya knees, taking prayer pictures
And you ain't even get shot yet, you scared bitches
You don't know nothing about what pain is sucka
I put yo ass to the ground, like a train conductor, motherfucker

[Chorus: x2]

Yeah, nigga!
Yeah, Shady, Aftermath, G-Unit!
What the fuck you think they call us G-Unit for?
'Cause we move units, uh huh
And don't think we ain't billing you




For this motherfucking studio time
Matter fact keep it over fifty, we call it even, ha

Overall Meaning

The song "Rap Game" by D-12 and Eminem is a diss track aimed at rapper Ja Rule and his label Murder Inc. The lyrics are aggressive and taunting, with the artists boasting of their success and power in the music industry. The chorus repeats the phrase "You don't wanna bump heads with me" as a warning to Ja Rule.


The first verse is by 50 Cent, who raps about his success and how he doesn't need anyone else to make it in the industry. He also boasts about his ability to protect himself and his connections with law enforcement. In the second verse, Eminem takes on Ja Rule directly, mocking his attempts to imitate other famous rappers and criticizing his reliance on drugs.


The final two verses are by Tony Yayo and Lloyd Banks, both of whom continue the attack on Ja Rule and his label. They criticize Ja Rule's music and question his street credibility. The song ends with a declaration of strength and power from the artists, suggesting that they are unbeatable in the game of rap.


Overall, the lyrics to "Rap Game" are aggressive and confrontational, aimed squarely at one particular rapper and his label. The artists use a variety of insults and boasts to show their power and dominance in the industry, creating a track that is both entertaining and intimidating.


Line by Line Meaning

Does it make you mad, when I switch my flow
Are you bothered when I change up my style?


You can't understand, how I get my dough
You don't comprehend how I make money


I'm on fire, 'cause Shady said so
I'm successful because Eminem endorsed me


Everybody's in a rush, to try and get the throne
Everyone is trying to be the best in the rap game


I ain't tryna use nobody, as a stepping stone
I'm not trying to use anyone as a way to advance my career


But don't compare me, I'm better off, just left alone
I don't want to be compared to anyone, I'd rather just do my own thing


And I den seen a lotta people, cross the line
I've witnessed many people cross the boundaries in the rap game


But this motherfucker Ja, must have lost his mind
Ja Rule must have gone crazy


We all much rather get along, than fight you
It's better for everyone if we get along rather than fight


And you don't really wanna step inside no mic booth
You don't want to rap against me


Come on now, you know the white boy will bite you
You know Eminem will out-rap you


I hurt ya pride dog, and you know I don't like to
I don't enjoy hurting your ego, but I will if I need to


I clap at yo ass, wit this chrome .38
I will shoot you with my gun


You better stick to the movies, with Steven Segal
You're better off just acting in movies rather than rapping


Cause when you paranoid, it's hard to make good songs
Being constantly anxious makes it difficult to create quality music


And you ain't even get shot yet, you scared bitches
You act tough but you haven't actually been shot yet


WHAT THE FUCK YOU THINK THEY CALL US G-UNIT FOR? 'Cause we move units
G-Unit is called that because they sell a lot of albums


And don't think we ain't billing you for this motherfucking studio time
We will charge you for recording this song




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: VON M CARLISLE, DE SHAUN DUPREE HOLTON, RUFUS JOHNSON, ONDRE C MOORE, DENAUN M PORTER

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@sebjesced

@Holy Saint Of Allah I snatch the chalk from the sidewalk and piss on the curb
This is absurd, these street niggas twistin' my words
We finally could say goodbye to Hollywood
‘Cause Proof and Shyne, man, shit, nothing in common
The nastiest band with gats in each hand
We never bow down to be a flash in the pan
No remorse; fuck your stature, dog!
Nothing to do with hands when I clap at y'all
Put your jaw on the ground with the four and the pound
Then I'm gone outta town 'fore the law come around
So we can battle with raps, we can battle with gats
Matter of fact we can battle for plaques theyres his bars



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@AHMAD16249

D12 - Rap Game (feat. 50 Cent)
0:37 - Swifty McVay
1:18 - Eminem
2:27 - Kon Artis
2:59 - Kuniva
3:28 - 50 Cent
3:48 - Proof
4:20 - Bizarre

@231994C

McVay is heavily underrated. All his verses are insane.

@M3rk420

@@231994C yeah. His entire portion of this song is so fucking sick.

@obinator9065

@@M3rk420 shit on you and purple pills too. The dude is vicious lol

@donaldtshabalala7260

swifty though

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