However, it was as a solo artist that D12 member Eminem found success. All of the members of D12 have aliases and Eminem chose Slim Shady as his. Eminem was formerly in a group called Soul Intent along with Proof before leaving and forming with D12.
Eminem's success persuaded Proof to establish D12 on a more permanent basis in early 1999. Bizarre, Eminem, Kon Artis, Bugz, and Kuniva were recruited to join the group. Kuniva and Kon Artis were previously part of Da Brigade. However, Bugz passed away in Detroit on May 21, 1999 because of a gun incident at a picnic that turned into a shooting, leading to Kuniva proposing Swift take Bugz's place. Each of the members of the crew wears a tattoo of Bugz's name in his honor. The tracks Good Die Young and Bugz 97 (the latter of which features an appearance from Bugz) on D12 World are also in his memory.
The six members of D12 signed a contract with Eminem's Shady Records and Interscope in 2000. The fact that D12 rose to prominence after Eminem led many people to assume that the other members had less significance in the group - this would be the concept of the group's 2004 hit single My Band. They also made the song to adress the common using of Eminem featuring D12.
Despite Eminem's prominence in the music industry, D12 insists that there is no frontman in the group and that Eminem is just another member. In spite of this, D12 recently began to tour as a separate entity to Eminem, a controversial move that could lead to confusion among concert-goers who may believe they are paying to see Eminem as well as the other five performers.
Sadly, early morning on April 11, 2006, Proof was shot and killed at a Detroit-area nightclub. Proof, real name DeShaun Holton, was 32 years old. Proof was also one of Eminem's best friends and will be missed by fans and friends.
History
Early career and The Underground EP (1996–1998)
In 1997, they released their debut extended play, The Underground EP, which was recorded between 1996 and 1997. In 1997 and 1998, its members began establishing reputations locally. Bizarre was named Inner City Entertainment's "Flava of the Week" and went on to release an album, Attack of the Weirdos. Along with Eminem, Rah Digga and Young Zee, he became an honorary member of The Outsidaz. Proof won a freestyling competition run by The Source. In 1999, Bugz released These Streets EP, and made several appearances on other rappers' songs.
Around the time of Eminem's first record deal, Proof attempted to revive D12. He managed to recruit local Detroit hip hop duo Da Brigade, composed of Kuniva, a local MC, and Mr. Porter, a longtime friend of Eminem and Proof. At the time, Porter was the group's producer (he later produced Eminem's first album, Infinite), but Kuniva persuaded him to join the group as an artist. Later the group was joined by Bugz, and Bugz introduced his longtime friend Swift, who at the time was a member of rap duo Da Rabeez.
Death of Bugz (1999)
On May 21, 1999, Bugz was shot and killed at a picnic. One of his final acts had been a request that Swift join the group. Eminem volunteered to replace Bugz; this led to him rejoining the group. Mr. Obnoxious, his first solo album, was released in February 2000 after his death. D12's first album, Devil's Night, is dedicated to him.
Devil's Night, D12 World and appearances without Eminem (2000–2005)
Their debut album, Devil's Night, referring to the tradition of setting unoccupied buildings on fire the night before Halloween, was released in June 2001. It debuted at number one on the U.S. and number two on the UK chart, also reaching the top of the Canadian charts. Devil's Night went on to sell four million albums worldwide and two million in the U.S. In 2021, the album was rereleased digitally as an expanded edition to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of its release which featured three bonus tracks, an unreleased freestyle, the a cappella version of "Shit On You" and the instrumentals to "Shit On You", "Purple Pills", "Fight Music" and "Blow My Buzz".
In August 2001, D12 and Esham were kicked off the Warped Tour after members of the group physically attacked Esham over the lyrics of his song "Chemical Imbalance", which contained a reference to Eminem's daughter. Eminem was not present during the tour. D12 World was released on April 27, 2004, featuring production by Dr. Dre, Eminem, Porter and Kanye West, and guest appearances by Obie Trice on the track "Loyalty" and B-Real of Cypress Hill on the track "American Psycho II". It debuted at the top of the U.S., UK, and Australian albums charts, and at number two in Germany—selling over half a million records in its first week of release in the U.S. alone. "My Band", the album's first single, also reached number one in Australia, New Zealand and the U.S. rhythmic top forty, the top five in the UK[9] and Germany, and the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100.
D12 was eclipsed by Eminem's success, touring without him to promote their second album while he recorded Encore. D12 members Bizarre and Proof managed mildly successful solo careers with the releases of Hannicap Circus and Searching for Jerry Garcia in 2005. D12 performed live, without Eminem, at the House of Blues in Chicago to promote both albums. That concert was released on DVD in 2005 as D12: Live in Chicago. D12, without Eminem, performed on the track "She-Devil" of Tech N9ne's 2002 album Absolute Power. They recorded "Hit Me with Your Best Shot" for Eminem's album Recovery but the song wasn't included on the album. It was eventually included on an Eminem mixtape Straight from the Lab Part 2 in 2011.
Death of Proof and Eminem Presents: The Re-Up (2006)
On April 11, 2006, Proof "pistol-whipped an unarmed man and shot him in the head", and was in turn fatally shot by the man's cousin. On December 5, 2006, Shady Records released Eminem Presents: The Re-Up which featured performances by Eminem, D12, 50 Cent, Obie Trice, Stat Quo, Bobby Creekwater and Cashis while affiliated artists such as Lloyd Banks, Akon and Nate Dogg, made guest appearances. Some tracks were collaborative performances from D12 members, such as "Murder" by Bizarre and Kuniva and "Whatever You Want" by Swifty McVay and Mr. Porter. The track "Trapped" by Proof included an intro by Eminem paying his final respects saying, "Big Proof, rest in peace dudey we love you. We just wanna keep making you proud."
Member changes, hiatus, mixtapes and comeback (2007–2013)
After four years of inactivity D12 released a new mixtape Return of the Dozen Vol. 1 (2008), without Eminem who was working on his solo album Relapse. There were solo performances by D12 members such as Kuniva's "If You Want It", similar to Eminem's solo performance "Girls" on Devil's Night. The mixtape Return of the Dozen Vol. 2 (2011) followed three years later. It featured Fuzz Scoota, an original member of D12 who left in 1999. Eminem performed on one track. Because Eminem was on tour promoting Recovery with Mr. Porter his hype man D12 had only four active members, Bizarre, Kuniva, Fuzz and Swift.[citation needed] D12 performed at the Kanrocksas Music Festival on August 5, 2011. The track, "Outro", off the Return of the Dozen Vol. 2 mixtape, had a music video released on September 1, 2011, though the video did not feature either Eminem or Mr. Porter. The group also stated intentions to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the release of the Devils Night album, though the celebration was held on the actual Devil's Night on October 30 in Saint Andrew's Hall in Detroit, Michigan, even though the album was released months earlier on June 19, 2001. In 2012 Bizarre left D12, citing creative differences, and Mr. Porter left to pursue a solo career, leaving D12 with four members. Asked about the group's status in 2012, Kuniva replied that it's "not over, we're still coming. However, when Mr. Porter was asked in 2013 about a possible new D12 album he responded "Not happening bro sorry".
Bizarre and Kon Artis rejoin, Shady XV, unreleased third studio album and The Devil's Night Mixtape (2014–2015)
In January 2014, Mark Bass of the Bass Brothers confirmed that D12 had been recently recording at the F.B.T. studio and he had been mixing their recorded material. He also confirmed that Eminem was featured on at least three songs that had been completed. February 2014, Bizarre confirmed that he was back in the group and that D12 would be releasing their third studio album during 2014. On August 25, 2014, a press release on Eminem's official website also revealed D12 to be featured on the label's upcoming 2-disc compilation album, titled Shady XV. The album, released on November 24, 2014, featured one greatest hits disc and one disc with new material from a variety of Shady Records recording artists including D12. The new D12 song was entitled "Bane", which features the return of Kon Artis and was also produced by him. The song did not feature Eminem or returning member Fuzz Scoota.
On August 18, 2015, D12 confirmed on Tim Westwood TV that they had already recorded a large number of songs for the album and will release it "when the time is right."[25] On October 1, 2015, it was announced that D12 would be releasing a new mixtape, The Devil's Night Mixtape was released on October 30, 2015, and it featured Lazarus, King Gordy, Royce da 5'9", Bizarre, Swifty McVay, Kuniva and Mr. Porter. It also included a freestyle by Eminem for its introduction although he wasn't present on any other tracks throughout the whole mixtape. It was hosted by DJ Whoo Kid.
Solo careers, collaborative works and breakup (2017–2018)
In 2017, D12 had been focusing on their respective solo careers. On February 17, Swifty McVay released his debut album Grey Blood. Bizarre released his new mixtape Tweek Sity 2,in addition to working on collaborations with other artists such as Riff Raff, King Gordy and Qom Qazamah respectively. Swifty McVay and Kuniva are currently working on their collaboration album, titled My Brother's Keeper. On August 31, 2018, Eminem released a song titled "Stepping Stone" on his album Kamikaze. On it, Eminem announced that D12 was officially broken up due to the death of Proof.
Shit Can Happen
D12 Lyrics
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Shit can happen, shit can happen
Shit can happen, shit can happen (yeah, yeah)
Shit can happen, shit can happen (yeah)
Shit can happen, shit can happen (yeah, yeah)
That's right motherfuckers, we back
They say I act like I'm too famous to say hi
And tell 'em what my name is but really I'm still nameless
You niggas don't get it yet, do you?
Deal or not, platinum or flop I still put it through you
With a Luger that'll spit fire
And hit higher than a pitch by a bitch like Mariah
You think for one second since we got a deal
That we won't deal wit you in front of St. Andrew's still?
You gay rappers better learn that
I won't stop until I see 'em turn back
If you don't slow that roll you got
You gon' see these Runyan Ave. niggas that really need some Prozac
Fo' sho' that, ask the others, Brigade'll lay you down
Next to your mother's mother's grandmother
You know I'm feeling real rowdy tonight
Ready to fight and half the niggas I give dap to I don't even like
The same cat who never gave a damn about your name
I gives a fuck about it like the next L.A. Clippers' game (bitch)
I kill you in ways you couldn't even fathom (punk)
You and your madame, it's really unexplainable how I have 'em
Who call theyself screaming about a challenge (what?)
Nigga, we got a gift while you barely making it off mere talent
My skills are deeply embedded even your ho said it (uh-huh)
She was knock kneed I fucked her now she's bow legged
In the middle of rapping I drop the mic (what?)
And have a stare down and jump in the crowd and start scrapping (bitch)
Kuniv' and Kon Artis, my nigga we get it cracking
While the paramedics pick you up, we on the side laughing
Now this ain't funny so don't you dare laugh
Shit can happen to him and yo' ass
You can be touched, don't think you can't
'Cause niggas ain't fuckin' around no more, man
This ain't funny so don't you dare laugh
Shit can happen to him and yo' ass
You can be touched, don't think you can't
'Cause niggas ain't fuckin' around no more, man
The feds can't hold me, I hold feds
I was born with a dark ass cloud over my head
Raining acid, you can't refrain from getting yo' ass kicked
'Cause you talk too much, you asked for it
I'm on some massive shit, everybody ignore me
They wouldn't fuck with me if I was performing at an orgy
These niggas get confronted (what up now?) then they change stories
I check you when they thinking everything's hunky dory
I even have you pouring me the gasoline for me
Pulling up slowly, cocktailing your homie
You met a lot of niggas but you wouldn't wanna know me (for real)
Yo' ass might not even make it home with your Rollie
Don't even try, in your system like E. Coli
Tryna beef with me, nigga please, yo' people die
I'm so wicked that my mama gave birth illegally
I survived the abortion immediately, surprise, ah
Picture me sitting in a jail cell rotting (shit)
Or barricaded in a motel with twelve shotguns
So when the cops come knocking each hand's got one
Cocked, ready to dump slugs heavy as shotputs
One man army, guns can't harm me
Young and ornery, worse than my uncle Ronnie
Ever since I got my first gun pulled on me
I can't stop airing out my dirty laundry
Middle fingers flipped at censorship
Your friends just flipped over the swift penmanship
Ever since I spit some shit on Infinite
I've been giving it 110%
'Cause when I vent, most of my energy's spent on enemies
80% of what I invent is Hennessy
20% is from being hungry as sin
10's because I love being under your skin (shit)
Yeah, shit can happen, so stick to rapping
Quit the yapping or I'ma lift the MAC and
That can lead to another mishap happening
Skip the crap get the can of whoop-ass cracking
Now this ain't funny so don't you dare laugh
Shit can happen to him and yo' ass
You can be touched, don't think you can't
'Cause niggas ain't fuckin' around no more, man
This ain't funny so don't you dare laugh
Shit can happen to him and yo' ass
You can be touched, don't think you can't
'Cause niggas ain't fuckin' around no more, man
It can and it will (nigga, nigga)
Fuck around with Amityville and you die
Insanity spills from the mentality of twelve motherfuckers
In six different bodies with their personalities split
Fucking you up with hit after hit
Sticking you up with clip after clip
Making you suck dick after dick
Dirty motherfucking dozen
The Kon Artis, motherfucking Peter S. Bizarre
Swifty McVay, the Kuniva, Dirty father-fucking Harry
Putting you down in a cemetery, you get buried
All you of you motherfuckers suck our motherfucking cocks
We are not playing, we are not playing
We are not bullshitting, this is not a motherfucking joke
All of you motherfuckers get smoked
D12's song "Shit Can Happen" is a classic example of aggressive hip-hop music that showcases the group's confident delivery and sharp rhymes. The song features various themes, including violence, sex, and anxiety, often delivered in a confrontational and dark manner. The song opens with the chant "shit can happen," which is repeated several times throughout the track. The lyrics revolve around the various dangers that come with living in the ghetto, including gun violence, drug addiction, and police brutality.
The song's first verse opens with an aggressive declaration that the group isn't afraid to take on anyone who stands in their way. The lyrics talk about how the group's fame hasn't diminished their street credibility, and they'll still deal with their rivals in the same way they used to before they hit it big. The verse also touches on homophobia in hip-hop and warns those who take issue with their sexuality that they won't hold back. The second and third verses continue with similar themes, with each of the members delivering sharp rhymes that leave a lasting impact.
In summary, "Shit Can Happen" is an aggressive, violent, and dark song that showcases D12's unique style of hip-hop. The lyrics touch on various themes, including drug addiction, gun violence, police brutality, and homophobia in hip-hop. The song features sharp rhymes and a confident performance from each group member, making it a standout track in D12's discography.
Line by Line Meaning
Bitch (yeah)
Addressing someone disrespectfully (yeah)
Shit can happen, shit can happen
Unfortunate events can occur, be prepared for it (shit can happen, shit can happen)
That's right motherfuckers, we back
Asserting their return with confidence and aggression (that's right motherfuckers, we back)
Same slanging, orangatanging, wilding out on hoodrats
Engaging in familiar reckless behavior with promiscuous women (same slanging, orangatanging, wilding out on hoodrats)
They say I act like I'm too famous to say hi
Accusation of arrogant behavior due to fame (they say I act like I'm too famous to say hi)
And tell 'em what my name is but really I'm still nameless
Despite having a reputation, feeling unrecognized and insignificant (and tell 'em what my name is but really I'm still nameless)
You niggas don't get it yet, do you?
Questioning the lack of understanding from others (you niggas don't get it yet, do you?)
Deal or not, platinum or flop I still put it through you
Regardless of success or failure, making an impact (deal or not, platinum or flop I still put it through you)
With a Luger that'll spit fire
Having a powerful weapon that can cause harm (with a Luger that'll spit fire)
And hit higher than a pitch by a bitch like Mariah
Achieving a higher level of success than a famous female singer (and hit higher than a pitch by a bitch like Mariah)
You think for one second since we got a deal
Challenging the assumption that signing a record deal changes their nature (you think for one second since we got a deal)
That we won't deal wit you in front of St. Andrew's still?
Reaffirming their readiness to confront and handle situations aggressively (that we won't deal wit you in front of St. Andrew's still?)
You gay rappers better learn that
Warning homosexual rappers to understand and acknowledge their toughness (you gay rappers better learn that)
I won't stop until I see 'em turn back
Persisting in their actions until gay rappers retreat (I won't stop until I see 'em turn back)
If you don't slow that roll you got
Advising someone to control their behavior (if you don't slow that roll you got)
You gon' see these Runyan Ave. niggas that really need some Prozac
Warning about encountering aggressive individuals from Runyan Ave. (you gon' see these Runyan Ave. niggas that really need some Prozac)
Fo' sho' that, ask the others, Brigade'll lay you down
Confirming the certainty of their actions and referring to their group as capable of causing harm (fo' sho' that, ask the others, Brigade'll lay you down)
Next to your mother's mother's grandmother
Threatening to cause harm to someone close to their family (next to your mother's mother's grandmother)
You know I'm feeling real rowdy tonight
Expressing wild and aggressive behavior at the moment (you know I'm feeling real rowdy tonight)
Ready to fight and half the niggas I give dap to I don't even like
Being prepared for physical confrontations with people they don't even like (ready to fight and half the niggas I give dap to I don't even like)
The same cat who never gave a damn about your name
Acknowledging a lack of concern or interest in someone's identity (the same cat who never gave a damn about your name)
I gives a fuck about it like the next L.A. Clippers' game (bitch)
Signifying a lack of care or interest, comparing it to the insignificance of a basketball game (I gives a fuck about it like the next L.A. Clippers' game)
I kill you in ways you couldn't even fathom (punk)
Threatening to harm or defeat someone in unimaginable ways (I kill you in ways you couldn't even fathom)
You and your madame, it's really unexplainable how I have 'em
Confidently asserting control over someone's partner without providing an explanation (you and your madame, it's really unexplainable how I have 'em)
Who call theyself screaming about a challenge (what?)
Dismissing those who claim to be challenging or provoking them (who call theyself screaming about a challenge)
Nigga, we got a gift while you barely making it off mere talent
Highlighting their exceptional skill compared to others who only rely on their basic abilities (nigga, we got a gift while you barely making it off mere talent)
My skills are deeply embedded even your ho said it (uh-huh)
Receiving validation from even someone's partner regarding their exceptional abilities (my skills are deeply embedded even your ho said it)
She was knock kneed I fucked her now she's bow legged
Having a physical encounter with someone, resulting in a change in their posture (she was knock kneed I fucked her now she's bow legged)
In the middle of rapping I drop the mic (what?)
Interrupting their performance abruptly (in the middle of rapping I drop the mic)
And have a stare down and jump in the crowd and start scrapping (bitch)
Engaging in a physical fight with the audience after staring at them (and have a stare down and jump in the crowd and start scrapping)
While the paramedics pick you up, we on the side laughing
Finding enjoyment and amusement as paramedics attend to the injured person (while the paramedics pick you up, we on the side laughing)
Now this ain't funny so don't you dare laugh
Warning others not to find amusement in the current situation (now this ain't funny so don't you dare laugh)
Shit can happen to him and yo' ass
Reminding others that they are not exempt from unfortunate events (shit can happen to him and yo' ass)
You can be touched, don't think you can't
Emphasizing vulnerability and the possibility of being harmed (you can be touched, don't think you can't)
'Cause niggas ain't fuckin' around no more, man
Asserting a change in behavior or attitude, becoming more serious and threatening (‘Cause niggas ain't fuckin' around no more, man)
The feds can't hold me, I hold feds
Claiming to be untouchable by legal authorities and having control over them (the feds can't hold me, I hold feds)
I was born with a dark ass cloud over my head
Feeling perpetually unlucky or cursed (I was born with a dark ass cloud over my head)
Raining acid, you can't refrain from getting yo' ass kicked
Describing the impact and consequences of their actions, causing harm to others (raining acid, you can't refrain from getting yo' ass kicked)
'Cause you talk too much, you asked for it
Attributing the harm caused to someone's excessive talking and provocation (’cause you talk too much, you asked for it)
I'm on some massive shit, everybody ignore me
Being involved in major or significant actions that others choose to overlook (I'm on some massive shit, everybody ignore me)
They wouldn't fuck with me if I was performing at an orgy
Claiming that others avoid confrontation due to fear or intimidation (they wouldn't fuck with me if I was performing at an orgy)
These niggas get confronted (what up now?) then they change stories
Observing how individuals alter their narratives when faced with confrontation (these niggas get confronted then they change stories)
I check you when they thinking everything's hunky dory
Asserting control over someone when they least expect it (I check you when they thinking everything's hunky dory)
I even have you pouring me the gasoline for me
Manipulating someone to the extent that they assist in their own harm (I even have you pouring me the gasoline for me)
Pulling up slowly, cocktailing your homie
Approaching cautiously and causing harm to someone close to the person being addressed (pulling up slowly, cocktailing your homie)
You met a lot of niggas but you wouldn't wanna know me (for real)
Implying that encountering them wouldn't be a desirable or pleasant experience (you met a lot of niggas but you wouldn't wanna know me)
Yo' ass might not even make it home with your Rollie
Suggesting a potential danger or threat to someone's valuable possession or life (yo' ass might not even make it home with your Rollie)
Don't even try, in your system like E. Coli
Warning against attempting to challenge them, comparing their presence to a harmful bacteria (don't even try, in your system like E. Coli)
Tryna beef with me, nigga please, yo' people die
Challenging someone who attempts to provoke or confront them, claiming that it will lead to consequences for their associates or followers (tryna beef with me, nigga please, yo' people die)
I'm so wicked that my mama gave birth illegally
Portraying themselves as inherently evil, suggesting their birth was unlawful (I'm so wicked that my mama gave birth illegally)
I survived the abortion immediately, surprise, ah
Asserting their resilience and survival against all odds, with a touch of sarcasm (I survived the abortion immediately, surprise, ah
Picture me sitting in a jail cell rotting (shit)
Imagining the consequences of their actions, being incarcerated and decaying (picture me sitting in a jail cell rotting)
Or barricaded in a motel with twelve shotguns
Envisioning a scenario where they are heavily armed and on the defensive in a motel (or barricaded in a motel with twelve shotguns)
So when the cops come knocking each hand's got one
Prepared to confront law enforcement with firearms (so when the cops come knocking each hand's got one)
Cocked, ready to dump slugs heavy as shotputs
Having loaded guns, ready to fire heavy and deadly bullets (cocked, ready to dump slugs heavy as shotputs)
One man army, guns can't harm me
Valuing personal strength and resilience, claiming to be invulnerable to harm from weapons (one man army, guns can't harm me)
Young and ornery, worse than my uncle Ronnie
Displaying youthful rebelliousness and asserting to be more difficult to handle than their own rebellious relative (young and ornery, worse than my uncle Ronnie)
Ever since I got my first gun pulled on me
Referencing an impactful experience, likely with threats or violence, involving a firearm (ever since I got my first gun pulled on me)
I can't stop airing out my dirty laundry
Continuing to expose personal issues or conflicts without restraint (I can't stop airing out my dirty laundry)
Middle fingers flipped at censorship
Expressing defiance and disrespect towards the act of censoring their art or expression (middle fingers flipped at censorship)
Your friends just flipped over the swift penmanship
Receiving recognition and admiration for their skillful and clever writing (your friends just flipped over the swift penmanship)
Ever since I spit some shit on Infinite
Referring to their breakthrough moment or record that showcased their talent (ever since I spit some shit on Infinite)
I've been giving it 110%
Devoting maximum effort and commitment to their craft (I've been giving it 110%)
'Cause when I vent, most of my energy's spent on enemies
Channeling their emotions and focus on those who oppose or challenge them (’cause when I vent, most of my energy's spent on enemies)
80% of what I invent is Hennessy
Acknowledging the influence of alcohol on their creative process, possibly as a source of inspiration or relaxation (80% of what I invent is Hennessy)
20% is from being hungry as sin
Being motivated and driven by a strong desire or hunger for success (20% is from being hungry as sin)
10's because I love being under your skin (shit)
Aiming to provoke and irritate others through their actions or words (10's because I love being under your skin)
Yeah, shit can happen, so stick to rapping
Reiterating the potential for unexpected events, advising others to focus on their own craft (yeah, shit can happen, so stick to rapping)
Quit the yapping or I'ma lift the MAC and
Warning against excessive talking or boasting, or face the consequence of being shot (quit the yapping or I'ma lift the MAC and)
That can lead to another mishap happening
Cautioning about the chain of events that can result from provocation (that can lead to another mishap happening)
Skip the crap get the can of whoop-ass cracking
Discouraging unnecessary talk or nonsensical behavior, and instead resorting to physical confrontation (skip the crap get the can of whoop-ass cracking)
It can and it will (nigga, nigga)
Reinforcing the belief that harm or violence is possible and likely to occur (it can and it will, nigga, nigga)
Fuck around with Amityville and you die
Warning against provoking or engaging with them from Amityville, as it may lead to deadly consequences (fuck around with Amityville and you die)
Insanity spills from the mentality of twelve motherfuckers
Describing a group mindset characterized by madness and chaos (insanity spills from the mentality of twelve motherfuckers)
In six different bodies with their personalities split
Referring to a group of individuals who have distinct personalities or personas (in six different bodies with their personalities split)
Fucking you up with hit after hit
Delivering consecutive powerful and impactful songs or blows (fucking you up with hit after hit)
Sticking you up with clip after clip
Threatening to harm or rob someone repeatedly with loaded firearms (sticking you up with clip after clip)
Making you suck dick after dick
Subjecting someone to degrading or humiliating acts repeatedly (making you suck dick after dick)
Dirty motherfucking dozen
Referring to themselves as a group of twelve individuals who engage in illicit or immoral activities (dirty motherfucking dozen)
The Kon Artis, motherfucking Peter S. Bizarre
Naming their group members, emphasizing their unusual or unconventional traits (the Kon Artis, motherfucking Peter S. Bizarre)
Swifty McVay, the Kuniva, Dirty father-fucking Harry
Naming additional members of their group, highlighting their unique characteristics (Swifty McVay, the Kuniva, Dirty father-fucking Harry)
Putting you down in a cemetery, you get buried
Promising to cause harm or kill someone and bury them in a graveyard (putting you down in a cemetery, you get buried)
All you of you motherfuckers suck our motherfucking cocks
Showing disdain and disrespect towards their critics or detractors (all you of you motherfuckers suck our motherfucking cocks)
We are not playing, we are not playing
Asserting their seriousness and lack of tolerance for games or disrespect (we are not playing, we are not playing)
We are not bullshitting, this is not a motherfucking joke
Clarifying that their actions and words should not be taken lightly or as mere amusement (we are not bullshitting, this is not a motherfucking joke)
All of you motherfuckers get smoked
Threatening to harm or eliminate all who oppose or challenge them (all of you motherfuckers get smoked)
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Denaun Porter, Jeffrey Irwin Bass, Marshall B. Mathers, Ondre C. Moore, Von M. Carlisle
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tumothy Mcginsley
[Intro: Rondell Beene, Eminem & Kon Artis]
Bitch
Yeah
Shit can happen, shit can happen
Shit can happen, shit can happen
Shit can happen, shit can happen
Shit can happen, shit can happen
[Verse 1: Kon Artis]
That's right motherfuckers, we back
Same slanging, orangatanging, wilding out on hoodrats
They say I act like I'm too famous to say "Hi"
And tell 'em what my name is but really I'm still nameless
You niggas don't get it yet, do you?
Deal or not, platinum or flop, I still put it through you
With a Luger that'll spit fire
And hit higher than a pitch by a bitch like Mariah
You think for one second since we got a deal
That we won't deal wit you in front of St. Andrew's still?
You gay rappers better learn that
I won't stop until I see 'em turn back
If you don't slow that roll you got
You gon' see these Runyon Ave. niggas that really need some Prozac
Fo' sho' that, ask the others, Brigade'll lay you down
Next to your mother's mother's grandmother
[Verse 2: Kuniva]
You know I'm feeling real rowdy tonight, ready to fight
And half the niggas I give dap to I don't even like
The same cat who never gave a damn about your name
I gives a fuck about it like the next L.A. Clippers' game (Bitch)
I kill you in ways you couldn't even fathom (Punk)
You and your madame, it's really unexplainable how I have 'em
Who call theyself screaming about a challenge (What?)
Nigga we got a gift while you barely making it off mere talent
My skills are deeply embedded even your ho said it (Uh-huh)
She was knock kneed, I fucked her, now she's bow-legged
In the middle of rapping I drop the mic (What?)
And have a stare down and jump in the crowd and start scrapping (Bitch)
Kuniv' and Kon Artis, my nigga we get it cracking
While the paramedics pick you up we on the side laughing
[Chorus: Kon Artis]
Now this ain't funny so don't you dare laugh
Shit can happen to him and yo' ass
You can be touched, don't think you can't
'Cause niggas ain't fuckin around no more man
This ain't funny so don't you dare laugh
Shit can happen to him and yo' ass
You can be touched, don't think you can't
'Cause niggas ain't fuckin around no more man
[Verse 3: Swifty McVay]
The feds can't hold me, I hold feds
I was born with a dark ass cloud over my head
Raining acid, you can't refrain from getting yo' ass kicked
'Cause you talk too much, you asked for it
I'm on some massive shit, everybody ignore me
They wouldn't fuck with me if I was performing at an orgy
These niggas get confronted (Wha tup now?)
Then they change stories
I cut you and they thinking everything's hunky dory
I even have you pouring me the gasoline for me
Pulling up slowly, cocktailing your homie
You met a lot of niggas but you wouldn't wanna know me (For real)
Yo' ass might not even make it home wit' your Rollie
Don't even try, in your system like E. coli
Trying to beef with me, nigga please, yo' people die
I'm so wicked that my mama gave birth illegally
I survived the abortion immediately, surprise
[Verse 4: Eminem]
Picture me sitting in a jail cell rotting (Shit)
Or barricaded in a motel with twelve shotguns
So when the cops come knocking each hand's got one
Cocked, ready to dump slugs heavy as shotputs
One man army, guns can't harm me
Young and ornery, worse than my Uncle Ronnie
Ever since I got my first gun pulled on me
I can't stop airing out my dirty laundry
Middle fingers flipped at censorship
Your friends just flipped over the swift penmanship
Ever since I spit some shit on Infinite
I've been giving it 110%
'Cause when I vent, most of my energy's spent on enemies
80% of what I invent is Hennessey
20% is from being hungry as sin
10's because I love being under your skin, shit
Yeah, shit can happen so stick to rapping
Quit the yapping or I'ma lift the MAC and
That can lead to another mishap happening
Skip the crap get the can of whoopass cracking
[Chorus: Kon Artis]
Now this ain't funny so don't you dare laugh
Shit can happen to him and yo' ass
You can be touched, don't think you can't
'Cause niggas ain't fuckin around no more man
This ain't funny so don't you dare laugh
Shit can happen to him and yo' ass
You can be touched, don't think you can't
'Cause niggas ain't fuckin around no more man
[Outro: Eminem]
It can and it will (Nigga, nigga)
Fuck around with Amityville and you die
Insanity spills from the mentality of twelve motherfuckers
In six different bodies with their personalities split
Fucking you up with hit after hit
Sticking you up with clip after clip
Making you suck dick after dick
Dirty motherfucking dozen
The Kon Artis, motherfucking Peter S. Bizarre
Swifty MC Vay, the Kuniva, Dirty father-fucking Harry
Putting you down in a cemetery, you get buried
All you of you motherfuckers suck our motherfucking cocks
We are not playing, we are not playing
We are not bullshitting, this is not a motherfucking joke
All of you motherfuckers get smoked
HugeHaloFanboy3463
this album is extremely underrated. My dad said this was his favorite Eminem album, and this album is a thousand times better than any of the mumble rappers
Egorthenoob420
@Kenny B yeah
Kenny B
@Egorthenoob420 and the late buggs rip
Kenny B
@Egorthenoob420 yes D12 was his group proof his childhood best friend rip 💯🙏
Egorthenoob420
your dad is wrong, this isnt only an eminem album this a D12 album
Physics guy
@spastik I agree this is probably the 4th best Eminem album
joseph Smith
This whole album is crazy underratted
KEVIN HERBIN
on me
Foul Play
I dont think it was under rated. Just think more songs got noticed then others. Such as purple pills. Devils night. Fight music. Nasty mind. The whole album pumps al the way through tho yea. Maybe 2 songs suck
Josie G
Yeah it is