Rap Game )
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The rap game, hip-hop 101
The hardest nine to five you'll ever have
You can't learn this shit in no history book
You ready to rap motherfucker?
You ready to sell your soul? Hahaha
The rap game will fuck you up

I'm a disrupted nigga, you made me crazy
You shoulda slayed me as a baby
Behavin' shadier than Wes Craven
And you ain't even gotta pay me
I take pleasure of layin' a nigga down daily
You face me, punk it's over, you'll faint fast
I've never fucked up to where I can't whoop ya ass
You'll neck'll get snapped with bare hands, fuck music
Is he rappin'? It's cool but fools, just don't confuse it
What happens, these dudes get rude then I lose it
I'm scandalous, I blow ya two niggas off the atlas
With a gat that's bigger than Godzilla's back nigga
You are not realer, in fact you're feel the effects
Of a crack dealer, y'all presidents since we smacked
And got a Mack 10 with it, so I ain't gotta rap
But I'm thankful for that, don't mistakin' me black
Cause you'll be stankin' in the back of a fuckin' Cadillac

I'm a get snuffed, 'cause I ain't said enough to pipe down
I pipe down, when the White House just wiped out
When I see that little Cheney dyke get sniped out
Lights out, bitch adios, goodnight
Now put that in ya little pipe and bite down
Think for a minute 'cause the hype has died down
That I won't go up in the Oval Office right now
And flip whatever ain't tied down upside down
I'm all for America, fuck the government
Tell that seed to Laura, tell the slut to suck a dick
Motherfuck ducked, what the fuck, son of a bitch
Take away my gun, I'm gonna tuck some other shit
Can't tell me shit about the tricks of this trade
Switchblade, with a little switch to switch blades
And switch from a six to a sixteen inch blade
Shit's like a samurai sword of Cincy
Shit just don't change to this day
I'm this way, still tell that utslay ipsbay
Upsay my ipnay, 'scuse my ickpay, addelay
But uckfay the rap game

This rap game, this rap game
I ain't sellin' my soul for this rap game
And I ain't diggin' no hole for this rap game
Man, I'm tellin' you, know it ain't happening
This rap game, this rap game
I ain't sellin' my soul for this rap game
I ain't diggin' no hole for this rap game
This rap game, this rap game

I wouldn't want to be drinkin', drowned in my own inequity
But fucked that I'm a rap 'til y'all all get sick of me
And clutch my nuts sack and spit all who pick at me
I'm pickin' a rott mix, fuck the dogs you sic on me
I'm sayin' you motherfuckers don't know us, quit playin'
If I'm broke, then I'm breakin' up in the place where you layin'
You know, same shit every nigga done in his life
I lived to this wise, speak on what I want when I write
So why should I ever fear another man
If he bleed like I bleed, take a piss and he stand?
OK, you win, you can say we can't rap
But no shorts 'cause I'm mean say this is whack

I walk in that party and just start bussin'
Right after I hear the last verse of "Self Destruction"
This liquor makes me want to blast the chrome
To let you know the time without Morris Day and Jerome (nigga)
I'm low down and shifty, quickly call Swifty
To do a drive-by on the tenth speed with 50
Ya feelin' lucky? Squeeze
I catch you outside of Chuckie Cheese
With ya seed, you be an unlucky G
My lifestyle is unstable, I party anatic
They said no fightin' in the club so I brought me a 'matic
Coughin' the static, I jump niggas, call me a rabbit
Poppin' the tablet and guns to soften what happened

Believe me, we run this rap shit, fo sheezy
Make makin' millions look easy
Everywhere you turn you see me, you hear me
Believe me, before you see my pistol in 3D
No time to call a peace treaty
Dial 911 'cause you need the police to believe me

I snatch the chalk from the sidewalk and piss on the curb
This is absurd, we street niggas twistin' the words
We finally could "Say Goodbye to Hollywood"
Cause Proof and Shyne man shit nothin' in common
But ask this band with gasoline chan
We never bow down to be a flash in the pan
No remorse, fuck ya stature dog
Nothin' to do with hands when I clap at y'all
But to draw on the ground with the form 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 (this rap game)

I'm too fuckin' retarded
I don't give a fuck about my dick
That's why I'm datin' Lorraina Bobbit
My crew had an argument, who was the largest
Now they all is dead and I roll as a solo artist
Plus I made all the beats and wrote all the raps
Well I really didn't, but I did accordin' to this contract
I was thrown in the snow with nowhere to go
Freezin' twenty below, forced to join Bel Biv Devoe
My little girl, she shouldn't listen to these lyrics
That's why I glued her headphones to her ear to make sure she hear it
If rap don't work, I'm startin' a group with Garth Brooks
Ha ha ha ha, and just say "Look"

This rap game, this rap game
I ain't sellin' my soul for this rap game
And I ain't diggin' no hole for this rap game
Man, I'm tellin' you, know it ain't happening
This rap game, this rap game
I ain't sellin' my soul for this rap game




I ain't diggin' no hole for this rap game
This rap game, this rap game

Overall Meaning

In D12's song "Rap Game," they explore the hardships and challenges of the hip-hop industry. The lyrics suggest that the rap game is something that cannot be learned from a history book and that it requires a lot of dedication and hard work. The chorus communicates that they are not willing to sell their souls or dig a hole for the rap game, meaning that they won't compromise their values for fame or success.


One of the verses describes the persona as a "disrupted nigga" with a tendency toward violent behavior. He boasts about how easily he takes pleasure in laying someone down and how he's never made a mistake he couldn't fix with a physical altercation. The verse also includes references to weapons and aims to convey that the persona is not to be messed with. In contrast, another verse discusses the struggles of growing up in poverty and the vulnerabilities facing many people attempting to make it in the music industry.


Overall, "Rap Game" delves deep into the negative aspects of the rap industry, from its intense pressure to the shady dealings that go on behind the scenes.


Line by Line Meaning

The rap game, hip-hop 101
The music industry and culture of rap, a fundamental introduction to the genre


The hardest nine to five you'll ever have
Being a rapper is a challenging and demanding profession


You can't learn this shit in no history book
The knowledge and skills required cannot be acquired through traditional education


You ready to rap motherfucker?
Are you prepared to become a rapper and enter this competitive industry?


You ready to sell your soul? Hahaha
Are you willing to compromise your integrity for success?


The rap game will fuck you up
The music industry can have damaging effects on one's life and well-being


I'm a disrupted nigga, you made me crazy
I am a disturbed individual, and you are responsible for driving me to insanity


You shoulda slayed me as a baby
It would have been better if you had killed me when I was a baby


Behavin' shadier than Wes Craven
Engaging in questionable activities, similar to the work of horror film director Wes Craven


And you ain't even gotta pay me
I will act out violently without expecting any compensation


I take pleasure of layin' a nigga down daily
I enjoy defeating and dominating my opponents regularly


You face me, punk it's over, you'll faint fast
If you confront me, you will quickly become overwhelmed and lose consciousness


I've never fucked up to where I can't whoop ya ass
I have never made mistakes that would prevent me from beating you up


You'll neck'll get snapped with bare hands, fuck music
I can easily break your neck with my bare hands, showing disregard for any musical talent


Is he rappin'? It's cool but fools, just don't confuse it
If you think I am just a rapper, it's okay, but don't mistake my abilities and intentions


What happens, these dudes get rude then I lose it
When people disrespect me, I become enraged and unpredictable


I'm scandalous, I blow ya two niggas off the atlas
I am notorious and capable of completely destroying your reputation


With a gat that's bigger than Godzilla's back nigga
I possess a firearm larger than Godzilla, emphasizing its size and power


You are not realer, in fact you'll feel the effects
You are not authentic, and you will experience the consequences of your fake persona


Of a crack dealer, y'all presidents since we smacked
Similar to the impact of a drug dealer, our influence exceeds that of presidents


And got a Mack 10 with it, so I ain't gotta rap
I possess a powerful firearm, making it unnecessary for me to rely solely on my rap skills


But I'm thankful for that, don't mistakin' me black
I am grateful for my success, but don't misunderstand my race or identity


Cause you'll be stankin' in the back of a fuckin' Cadillac
If you cross me, you will end up dead in the trunk of a Cadillac


I'm a get snuffed, 'cause I ain't said enough to pipe down
I might get attacked because I haven't spoken enough to silence my critics


I pipe down, when the White House just wiped out
I will remain silent only when the government is held accountable


When I see that little Cheney dyke get sniped out
If Dick Cheney's daughter gets assassinated, I will take pleasure in it


Lights out, bitch adios, goodnight
You will be eliminated, and it will be your final farewell


Now put that in ya little pipe and bite down
Consider and reflect on my words, and accept your defeat


Think for a minute 'cause the hype has died down
Take a moment to reconsider due to the decline in popularity


That I won't go up in the Oval Office right now
I am not afraid to confront those in power, even in the highest office


And flip whatever ain't tied down upside down
I will cause chaos and disruption wherever I go


I'm all for America, fuck the government
I support the people and the country, but I despise the authorities


Tell that seed to Laura, tell the slut to suck a dick
Tell George W. Bush's wife and his mistress to perform sexual acts


Motherfuck ducked, what the fuck, son of a bitch
Fuck the current administration and their deceitful actions


Take away my gun, I'm gonna tuck some other shit
If my firearm is confiscated, I will find alternative means of protection


Can't tell me shit about the tricks of this trade
I am knowledgeable about the deceitful tactics commonly used in this industry


Switchblade, with a little switch to switch blades
I possess a small, concealable knife with the capability of changing blades


And switch from a six to a sixteen-inch blade
I can quickly transition from a small knife to a much larger and deadlier one


Shit's like a samurai sword of Cincy
My weaponry is comparable to a samurai sword from Cincinnati


Shit just don't change to this day
Things haven't changed, and the same violence and aggression are still prevalent


I'm this way, still tell that utslay ipsbay
I remain true to myself, even when using pig Latin to disguise my words


Upsay my ipnay, 'scuse my ickpay, addelay
Change the subject of my conversation, apologize for my offensive language, and speak in a coded manner


But uckfay the rap game
But, to put it plainly, fuck the rap game


This rap game, this rap game
Referring to the corrupt and cutthroat nature of the music industry


I ain't sellin' my soul for this rap game
I refuse to compromise my integrity for success in the industry


And I ain't diggin' no hole for this rap game
I won't put myself in a compromising position for the sake of the industry


Man, I'm tellin' you, know it ain't happening
I'm emphasizing that I will never succumb to the pressures of the rap game


I wouldn't want to be drinkin', drowned in my own inequity
I would not want to be consumed by my own moral and ethical shortcomings


But fucked that I'm a rap 'til y'all all get sick of me
But instead, I will continue to rap until everyone becomes tired of me


And clutch my nuts sack and spit all who pick at me
I will assert my dominance and retaliate against anyone who tries to criticize or challenge me


I'm pickin' a rott mix, fuck the dogs you sic on me
I am choosing a dangerous mix-breed dog to counter any aggression thrown my way


I'm sayin' you motherfuckers don't know us, quit playin'
I'm asserting that you don't understand or comprehend our experiences, so stop acting like you do


If I'm broke, then I'm breakin' up in the place where you layin'
If I am financially struggling, I will resort to robbery or burglary to support myself


You know, same shit every nigga done in his life
You know, it's the same actions and experiences that many individuals have gone through


I lived to this wise, speak on what I want when I write
I have gained wisdom and insight, allowing me to express my thoughts and desires through my lyrics


So why should I ever fear another man
Considering my experiences, why should I be afraid of anyone?


If he bleed like I bleed, take a piss and he stand?
If we are all human, why should I be intimidated by someone who is just as vulnerable as I am?


OK, you win, you can say we can't rap
Fine, you win; you can claim that we are unable to rap


But no shorts 'cause I'm mean say this is whack
However, don't underestimate me because I am merciless when I call out mediocrity


I walk in that party and just start bussin'
I enter a party and immediately start firing my weapon


Right after I hear the last verse of 'Self Destruction'
After I hear a socially conscious rap song about self-improvement


This liquor makes me want to blast the chrome
Alcohol intensifies my desire to shoot my gun


To let you know the time without Morris Day and Jerome (nigga)
I will resort to violence as a means of intimidation, just like in the movie 'Purple Rain'


I'm low down and shifty, quickly call Swifty
I am cunning and deceitful, so I promptly contact Swifty, who is known for his ruthlessness


To do a drive-by on the tenth speed with 50
To carry out a shooting while riding a bicycle with a 50 caliber gun


Ya feelin' lucky? Squeeze
Are you feeling fortunate? Then I will pull the trigger


I catch you outside of Chuckie Cheese
I will confront and attack you in a seemingly harmless location like a children's establishment


With ya seed, you be an unlucky G
If you have your child with you, it will be unfortunate for you


My lifestyle is unstable, I party anatic
My way of living is unpredictable and chaotic, I am a party addict


They said no fightin' in the club so I brought me a 'matic
Since fighting is prohibited in the club, I decided to bring a firearm


Coughin' the static, I jump niggas, call me a rabbit
I provoke conflicts and swiftly attack others, earning the nickname 'rabbit'


Poppin' the tablet and guns to soften what happened
I consume drugs and use firearms to cope with and lessen the impact of my actions


Believe me, we run this rap shit, fo sheezy
I assure you, we are the ones in control of the rap industry


Make makin' millions look easy
We effortlessly generate large sums of money


Everywhere you turn you see me, you hear me
I am omnipresent, making my presence and music impossible to ignore


Believe me, before you see my pistol in 3D
Believe me, because you will encounter the reality of my firearm in three dimensions


No time to call a peace treaty
There is no time to negotiate peace or reconcile


Dial 911 'cause you need the police to believe me
Call emergency services because you will require their assistance to verify my claims


I snatch the chalk from the sidewalk and piss on the curb
I symbolically mark my territory by urinating on a sidewalk curb


This is absurd, we street niggas twistin' the words
Our actions and behavior defy logic, as we manipulate language to suit our needs


We finally could 'Say Goodbye to Hollywood'
We can finally remove ourselves from the facade of a glamorous lifestyle


Cause Proof and Shyne man shit nothin' in common
Proof and Shyne have no similarities despite both being involved in the rap game


But ask this band with gasoline chan
However, direct this question to a group of individuals who are filled with rage and ready to ignite conflict


We never bow down to be a flash in the pan
We refuse to conform and have transient success


No remorse, fuck ya stature dog
We feel no regret and have no respect for your reputation


Nothin' to do with hands when I clap at y'all
My intention is not to physically fight, but to attack you verbally


But to draw on the ground with the form and the pound
Instead, I will create art with my lyrics and rhythm


Then I'm gone outta town 'fore the law come around
After causing chaos and destruction, I will quickly leave before law enforcement arrives


So we can battle with raps, we can battle with gats
We can engage in lyrical confrontations or resort to using firearms


Matter of fact, we can battle for plaques (this rap game)
In fact, we can compete for awards and recognition within the rap industry


I'm too fuckin' retarded
I am extremely foolish or mentally impaired


I don't give a fuck about my dick
I don't care about my own masculinity or sexual desires


That's why I'm datin' Lorraina Bobbit
That's why I'm in a relationship with a woman known for severing her husband's penis


My crew had an argument, who was the largest
My group had a dispute about who was the most influential or successful


Now they all is dead and I roll as a solo artist
Now they are all deceased, and I continue my career as a solo performer


Plus I made all the beats and wrote all the raps
Furthermore, I am responsible for producing all the instrumentals and writing all the lyrics


Well I really didn't, but I did accordin' to this contract
Well, technically I didn't do it myself, but it is credited to me according to my contractual agreement


I was thrown in the snow with nowhere to go
I was abandoned and left in the cold without any options


Freezin' twenty below, forced to join Bel Biv Devoe
Enduring freezing temperatures, I was compelled to join a less successful musical group


My little girl, she shouldn't listen to these lyrics
My daughter should not be exposed to the explicit content and messages in my songs


That's why I glued her headphones to her ear to make sure she hear it
That's why I attached her headphones to her ears to ensure she can't avoid hearing it


If rap don't work, I'm startin' a group with Garth Brooks
If my rap career fails, I will form a musical group with country artist Garth Brooks


Ha ha ha ha, and just say 'Look'
I laugh at the absurdity of the idea and use humor to dismiss it




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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