D12 (aka The Dirty Dozen and D-Twizzy) was initially formed in 1991 by Proo… Read Full Bio ↴D12 (aka The Dirty Dozen and D-Twizzy) was initially formed in 1991 by Proof who invited local Detroit rappers such as Bizarre, Eminem and other members who would leave the crew before it achieved success including Eye Kyu, Killa Hawk and Fuzz. The group was a loose collective in the vein of Wu-Tang Clan. Several members began making names for themselves in hip hop during the late 1990s. Bizarre was named Inner City Entertainment's "Flava of the Week" and Proof won a free-styling competition run by The Source in 1998.
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.
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.
These Drugs
D12 Lyrics
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It's (it's) be (be) cause (cause) of (of)
These drugs I do, that's why I do the things, I do
Be, cause, of,
These drugs I do, that's why I do the things, I do
It was like, whoa and then the fuckin' room started spinnin' and shit
And my friend came in he was like, "Yo! Yo! Em! Em!
You puttin' that shit up your nose again?"
And I was like, "Naw" nothin' like, everything was just spinnin'
I couldn't even see and like, he started to look like a monster n shit
Then I just started laughin' and threw up all over the fuckin' floor
It's crazy
It's (it's) be (be) cause (cause) of (of)
These drugs I do, that's why I do the things, I do
Be, cause, of,
These drugs I do, that's why I do the things, I do
(It's because, of these drugs, that I do, that make me)
(do these things, that I do, do these things, that I do)
My music is therapeutic for whoever's there to use it
It's like, Lucifer's here to influence listeners through it
You probably do what it said to do just from listenin' to it
It's got the power to get you to do it (c'mon)
So when the shit comes on, I wanna see some shit jump off
Some bitch get slapped, some motherfuckin' kid get stomped
So get this song, go run out and buy this disc
And try this shit, as much coke as I just did
Cause times like these, got me doin' lines like these
Plus I grab a pencil every time that I light weed
It's probably because of the drugs Shady does what he does
And is what he is, I'm dizzy Bizzy visit these kids
Hey Stephanie (hi!) Let's take some ecstasy (okay!)
Now pull your pants down bitch and have sex with this dog next to me
(huh?) 'Til I'm dead I'm takin' blunts to the head
Needles in my broken leg, listen to Grateful Dead
These mescaline's got me sure
That I can fuck any whore with genital warts on the Warped Tour
Who slipped this downer in my Snapple?
Cussin' out Interscope (Bizarre, you're signed to Capitol!)
Fuck it, I was born with half a brain
Sniffin' 'caine, at celebrity basketball games
You motherfuckers think I'm a gimmick
Cause I got a Cash Money tattoo and roll with No Limit (ugh!)
The last time I sniffed blow
I ended up in Denver, Colorado at an Iggy Pop show
Bizarre be smokin' a half a pound
Fuckin' the engineer's wife, while he's mixin my song down
It's (it's) be (be) cause (cause) of (of)
These drugs I do, that's why I do the things, I do
Be, cause, of,
These drugs I do, that's why I do the things, I do
It's like, back when I first went on tour
I like, went crazy I was like out of control
And, just was fuckin' wasted every night, like
Wakin' up the next morning like, where the,
Where the fuck am I at, what the fuck is goin' on
You see what I'm sayin'? I was just like, out of control
It's (it's) be (be) cause (cause) of (of)
These drugs I do, that's why I do the things, I do
Be, cause, of,
These drugs I do, that's why I do the things, I do
(It's because, of these drugs, that I do, that make me)
(do these things, that I do, do these things, that I do)
These Benadryls got me stiffer than a mannequin
Eight years old swallowin' Anacins, standin' over my bannister
Laughin' with a chromed out caliber (ha ha ha ha ha)
The weed that I'm sellin' this ? look like the back of a tarantula
I keep a substantial amount of aspirins in my Acura
Smashin' it, after framin' a nigga with smack and dust
I'm scandalous, drugs been ran for months
Crackin' capsules to expand our blunts
I rolled it up and take the pressure to the head
Now I'm lookin' like a extra on "Night of the Living Dead"
Until they find me on a stretcher
I'm quick to sample anything, bitch you got a tester?
This crank'll have me blowin' up banks like Uncle Fester
Ah, watch tonight, you'll admit that I'm a fiend
Pop beans, 'scalines, along with amphetamines
Ghetto kings, meddling with the smell of greens
Got a Jell-o spleen, and see yellow rings (oh)
Blue pills, and purple mushrooms
(Hey little girl, you got a curfew, don't you?)
Missin' since yesterday, perfect just for rape
See I'm on judgment day, numb from special K
Two tabs of X and vitamin C
Swallow Hennessey along with Tylenol 3
Grindin' the teeth at the signs of the E
I lost six days at a time in the week
The crime in the street hold your parents for ransom
While D-12 gang rape Marilyn Manson
In twelve hours we blow a pound of the chronic
Barf up my stomach linin', drown in my vomit
It's (it's) be (be) cause (cause) of (of)
These drugs I do, that's why I do the things, I do
Be, cause, of,
These drugs I do, that's why I do the things, I do
It's (it's) be (be) cause (cause) of (of)
These drugs I do, that's why I do the things, I do
Be, cause, of,
These drugs I do, that's why I do the things, I do
It's (it's) be (be) cause (cause) of (of)
These drugs I do, that's why I do the things, I do
Cause I like, I always tell people, ya know what I'm sayin' like
If you got an addiction, don't admit, to nobody, ya know what I'm sayin'?
Keep that shit to yourself, because if anybody sees that, ya know what I'm sayin'
When you're out in the public eye and shit
They're always gonna think that you're on that shit even if you're not
That's why I always tell my friends, know what I'm sayin' but
I mean, like for me, I don't give a fuck
I'll probably end up, dyin' from this shit one day
Probably pick up a newspaper in the morning and it's like
"Eminem dies from, drug overdose" ya know what I'm sayin'? And
And my friends, they ain't no fuckin' better, ya know what I'm sayin'?
They ain't nothin' but influences, bad influences to me, ya know
It's peer pressure, shit is like all peer pressure
That's what it boils down to, and, I give in to it
So do they
It's (it's) be (be) cause (cause) of (of)
These drugs I do, that's why I do the things, I do
Be, cause, of,
These drugs I do, that's why I do the things, I do
(It's because, of these drugs, that I do, that make me)
(do these things, that I do, do these things, that I do)
These drugs I do, that's why I do the things, I do
Be, cause, of,
These drugs I do, that's why I do the things, I do
It was like, whoa and then the fuckin' room started spinnin' and shit
And my friend came in he was like, "Yo! Yo! Em! Em!
You puttin' that shit up your nose again?"
I couldn't even see and like, he started to look like a monster n shit
Then I just started laughin' and threw up all over the fuckin' floor
It's crazy
It's (it's) be (be) cause (cause) of (of)
These drugs I do, that's why I do the things, I do
Be, cause, of,
These drugs I do, that's why I do the things, I do
(It's because, of these drugs, that I do, that make me)
(do these things, that I do, do these things, that I do)
My music is therapeutic for whoever's there to use it
It's like, Lucifer's here to influence listeners through it
You probably do what it said to do just from listenin' to it
It's got the power to get you to do it (c'mon)
So when the shit comes on, I wanna see some shit jump off
Some bitch get slapped, some motherfuckin' kid get stomped
So get this song, go run out and buy this disc
And try this shit, as much coke as I just did
Cause times like these, got me doin' lines like these
Plus I grab a pencil every time that I light weed
It's probably because of the drugs Shady does what he does
And is what he is, I'm dizzy Bizzy visit these kids
Hey Stephanie (hi!) Let's take some ecstasy (okay!)
Now pull your pants down bitch and have sex with this dog next to me
(huh?) 'Til I'm dead I'm takin' blunts to the head
Needles in my broken leg, listen to Grateful Dead
These mescaline's got me sure
That I can fuck any whore with genital warts on the Warped Tour
Who slipped this downer in my Snapple?
Cussin' out Interscope (Bizarre, you're signed to Capitol!)
Fuck it, I was born with half a brain
Sniffin' 'caine, at celebrity basketball games
You motherfuckers think I'm a gimmick
Cause I got a Cash Money tattoo and roll with No Limit (ugh!)
The last time I sniffed blow
I ended up in Denver, Colorado at an Iggy Pop show
Bizarre be smokin' a half a pound
Fuckin' the engineer's wife, while he's mixin my song down
It's (it's) be (be) cause (cause) of (of)
These drugs I do, that's why I do the things, I do
Be, cause, of,
These drugs I do, that's why I do the things, I do
It's like, back when I first went on tour
I like, went crazy I was like out of control
And, just was fuckin' wasted every night, like
Wakin' up the next morning like, where the,
Where the fuck am I at, what the fuck is goin' on
You see what I'm sayin'? I was just like, out of control
It's (it's) be (be) cause (cause) of (of)
These drugs I do, that's why I do the things, I do
Be, cause, of,
These drugs I do, that's why I do the things, I do
(It's because, of these drugs, that I do, that make me)
(do these things, that I do, do these things, that I do)
These Benadryls got me stiffer than a mannequin
Eight years old swallowin' Anacins, standin' over my bannister
Laughin' with a chromed out caliber (ha ha ha ha ha)
The weed that I'm sellin' this ? look like the back of a tarantula
I keep a substantial amount of aspirins in my Acura
Smashin' it, after framin' a nigga with smack and dust
I'm scandalous, drugs been ran for months
Crackin' capsules to expand our blunts
I rolled it up and take the pressure to the head
Now I'm lookin' like a extra on "Night of the Living Dead"
Until they find me on a stretcher
I'm quick to sample anything, bitch you got a tester?
This crank'll have me blowin' up banks like Uncle Fester
Ah, watch tonight, you'll admit that I'm a fiend
Pop beans, 'scalines, along with amphetamines
Ghetto kings, meddling with the smell of greens
Got a Jell-o spleen, and see yellow rings (oh)
Blue pills, and purple mushrooms
(Hey little girl, you got a curfew, don't you?)
Missin' since yesterday, perfect just for rape
See I'm on judgment day, numb from special K
Two tabs of X and vitamin C
Swallow Hennessey along with Tylenol 3
Grindin' the teeth at the signs of the E
I lost six days at a time in the week
The crime in the street hold your parents for ransom
While D-12 gang rape Marilyn Manson
In twelve hours we blow a pound of the chronic
Barf up my stomach linin', drown in my vomit
It's (it's) be (be) cause (cause) of (of)
These drugs I do, that's why I do the things, I do
Be, cause, of,
These drugs I do, that's why I do the things, I do
It's (it's) be (be) cause (cause) of (of)
These drugs I do, that's why I do the things, I do
Be, cause, of,
These drugs I do, that's why I do the things, I do
It's (it's) be (be) cause (cause) of (of)
These drugs I do, that's why I do the things, I do
Cause I like, I always tell people, ya know what I'm sayin' like
If you got an addiction, don't admit, to nobody, ya know what I'm sayin'?
Keep that shit to yourself, because if anybody sees that, ya know what I'm sayin'
When you're out in the public eye and shit
They're always gonna think that you're on that shit even if you're not
That's why I always tell my friends, know what I'm sayin' but
I mean, like for me, I don't give a fuck
I'll probably end up, dyin' from this shit one day
Probably pick up a newspaper in the morning and it's like
"Eminem dies from, drug overdose" ya know what I'm sayin'? And
And my friends, they ain't no fuckin' better, ya know what I'm sayin'?
They ain't nothin' but influences, bad influences to me, ya know
It's peer pressure, shit is like all peer pressure
That's what it boils down to, and, I give in to it
So do they
It's (it's) be (be) cause (cause) of (of)
These drugs I do, that's why I do the things, I do
Be, cause, of,
These drugs I do, that's why I do the things, I do
(It's because, of these drugs, that I do, that make me)
(do these things, that I do, do these things, that I do)
The lyrics in D12's song "These Drugs" are a reflection of the group's struggles with drug addiction. The repeated lines "It's be cause of these drugs I do, that's why I do the things" reveal the hold drugs have on them and the influence it has on their behavior. The verses go on to tell stories of drug-induced escapades that range from funny to chilling, all illustrating the dangers of addiction.
The singer describes the power of music and its ability to influence listeners, making them want to emulate the behavior they hear in the lyrics. This is juxtaposed with the destructive behavior caused by drugs, as the group members are depicted engaging in violent and dangerous activities while high.
The song also touches on the shame and secrecy associated with addiction, as the singer advises against admitting addiction to anyone for fear of being judged and stigmatized. This further illustrates the complex relationship between addiction and self-perception.
Overall, "These Drugs" is a reflection on the destructive and addictive nature of drugs and the hold they can have on individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
It's (it's) be (be) cause (cause) of (of)
These drugs are the reason why I do what I do.
It was like, whoa and then the fuckin' room started spinnin' and shit
I was so high that everything around me was spinning.
And my friend came in he was like, "Yo! Yo! Em! Em!
My friend saw me and started questioning me about my drug use.
You puttin' that shit up your nose again?"
He asked me if I was snorting drugs again.
And I was like, "Naw" nothin' like, everything was just spinnin'
I denied it, even though I couldn't see straight and everything was spinning.
My music is therapeutic for whoever's there to use it
My music is therapeutic for anyone who needs it.
It's like, Lucifer's here to influence listeners through it
It's as if the devil is influencing listeners through my music.
So when the shit comes on, I wanna see some shit jump off
When my music plays, I want to see chaos ensue.
Cause times like these, got me doin' lines like these
Because of the difficult times I face, I turn to drugs.
Plus I grab a pencil every time that I light weed
I start writing when I smoke weed because it stimulates my creativity.
It's probably because of the drugs Shady does what he does
I am who I am and do what I do because of the drugs I take.
Hey Stephanie (hi!) Let's take some ecstasy (okay!)
I ask my friend Stephanie to take ecstasy with me.
Now pull your pants down bitch and have sex with this dog next to me (huh?)
I request that Stephanie have sex with a dog while we are high on drugs.
The weed that I'm sellin' this ? look like the back of a tarantula
The weed that I sell looks like the hairy back of a tarantula.
I lost six days at a time in the week
I lose large chunks of time due to my drug use.
The crime in the street hold your parents for ransom
My drug use can result in criminal behavior like holding someone's parents for ransom.
While D-12 gang rape Marilyn Manson
My group and I rape Marilyn Manson while we are high on drugs.
In twelve hours we blow a pound of the chronic
My group and I smoke a full pound of high-quality marijuana in twelve hours.
Pop beans, 'scalines, along with amphetamines
I take a combination of various drugs like Xanax, mescaline, and amphetamines.
Smashin' it, after framin' a nigga with smack and dust
I engage in violent drug-induced behavior and potentially frame someone for a crime.
I'll probably end up, dyin' from this shit one day
I accept the reality that my drug use may eventually lead to my death.
And my friends, they ain't no fuckin' better, ya know what I'm sayin'?
My friends are just like me and are also heavily influenced by drugs.
They ain't nothin' but influences, bad influences to me, ya know
My friends are negative influences in my life.
That's what it boils down to, and, I give in to it
Ultimately, peer pressure is the main reason why I continue to use drugs.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Denaun Porter, Marshall Mathers, Rufus Johnson, De Shaun Dupree Holton, Jeff Bass, Kevin Bell, Deshaun Holton, Jeffrey Bass, Marshall B. Mathers, Ondre C. Moore, Von Carlisle
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Mudra
It's (it's) be (be) cause (cause) of (of)
These drugs I do, that's why I do the things, I do
Be, cause, of,
These drugs I do that's why I do the things, I do
It was like, whoa and then the fucking room started spinning and shit
And my friend came in he was like, "Yo! Yo! Em! Em!
You putting that shit up your nose again?"
And I was like, "Naw" nothing like, everything was just spinning
I couldn't even see and like, he started to look like a monster n' shit
Then I just started laughing and threw up all over the fucking floor
It's crazy
It's because, of these drugs, that I do, that make me
Do these things, that I do, do these things, that I do
My music is therapeutic for whoever's there to use it
It's like, Lucifer's here to influence listeners through it
You probably do what it said to do just from listening to it
It's got the power to get you to do it (c''mon)
So when the shit comes on, I want to see some shit jump off
Some bitch get slapped, some motherfucking kid get stomped
So get this song, go run out and buy this disc
And try this shit, as much coke as I just did
Cause times like these, got me doing lines like these
Plus I grab a pencil every time that I light weed
It's probably because of the drugs Shady does what he does
And is what he is, I'm dizzy Bizzy visit these kids
Hey Stephanie (hi!) Let's take some ecstasy (okay!)
Now pull your pants down bitch and have sex with this dog next tome
(huh?) 'Til I'm dead I''m taking blunts to the head
Needles in my broken leg, listen to Grateful Dead
These mescalines got me sure
That I can fuck any whore with genital warts on the Warped Tour
Who slipped this downer in my Snapple?
Causing out Interscope (Bizarre, you're signed to Capitol!)
Fuck it, I was born with half a brain
Sniffin 'caine, at celebrity basketball games
You motherfuckers think I'm a gimmick
Cause I got a Cash Money tattoo and roll with No Limit
The last time I sniffed blow
I ended up in Denver, Colorado at an Iggy Pop show
Bizarre be smoking a half a pound
Fucking the engineer's wife, while he's mixin my song down
It's (it's) be (be) cause (cause) of (of)
These drugs I do, that's why I do the things, I do
Be, cause, of,
These drugs I do that's why I do the things, I do
It's like, back when I first went on tour
I like, went crazy I was like out of control
And, just was fucking wasted every night, like
Waking up the next morning like, where the
Where the fuck am I at, what the fuck is going on
You see what I'm saying? I was just like, out of control
It's because, of these drugs, that I do, that make me
Do these things, that I do, do these things, that I do
These Benadryl's got me stiffer than a mannequin
Eight years old swallowing Anacins, standing over my Bannister
Laughing with a chromed out caliber
The weed that I'm selling this ? look like the back of a tarantula
I keep a substantial amount of aspirins in my Acura
Smashing it, after framing a nigga with smack and dust
I'm scandalous, drugs been ran for months
Cracking capsules to expand our blunts
I rolled it up and take the pressure to the head
Now I'm looking like a extra on "Night of the Living Dead"
Until they find me on a stretcher
I'm quick to sample anything, bitch you got a tester?
This crank'll have me blowin up banks like Uncle Fester
Watch tonight, you'll admit that I'm a fiend
Pop beans, 'scalines, along with amphetamines
Ghetto kings, meddling with the smell of greens
Got a Jell-o spleen, and see yellow rings (oh)
Blue pills, and purple mushrooms
(Hey little girl, you got a curfew, don't you?)
Missing since yesterday, perfect just for rape
See I'm on judgment day, numb from special K
Two tabs of X and vitamin see
Swallow Hennessy along with Tylenol 3
Grinding the teeth at the signs of the E
I lost six days at a time in the week
The crime in the street hold your parents for ransom
While D-12 gang rape Marilyn Manson
In twelve hours we blow a pound of the chronic
Barf up my stomach lining, drown in my vomit
It's (it's) be (be) cause (cause) of (of)
These drugs I do, that's why I do the things, I do
Be, cause, of,
These drugs I do that's why I do the things, I do
It's (it's) be (be) cause (cause) of (of)
These drugs I do, that's why I do the things, I do
Be, cause, of,
These drugs I do that's why I do the things, I do
Cause I like, I always tell people, ya know what i'm saying like
If you got an addiction, don't admit, to nobody, ya know what i'm saying?
Keep that shit to yourself, because if anybody sees that, ya know what i'm saying
When you're out in the public eye and shit
They're always gonna think that you're on that shit even if you're not
That's why I always tell my friends, know what I'm sayin but
I mean, like for me, I don't give a fuck
I'll probably end up, dying from this shit one day
Probably pick up a newspaper in the morning and it's like
"Eminem dies from, drug overdose" you know what I'm sayin? And
And my friends, they ain't no fucking better, ya know what I'm saying?
They ain't nothing but influences, bad influences to me, ya know
It's peer pressure, shit is like all peer pressure
That's what it boils down to - and, I give in to it
So do they
It's because, of these drugs, that I do, that make me
Do these things, that I do, do these things, that I do
It's because, of these drugs, that I do, that make me
Do these things, that I do, do these things, that I do
Songwriters: Jeff Bass / De Shaun Dupree Holton / Rufus Johnson / Rufus B Johnson / Marshall B Iii Mathers / Denaun M Porter
These Drugs lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
D3-von
man the monologue at the end almost foreshadowed the future. gave me goosebumps
simongamer987
The bonus tracks on devils night were too good
simongamer987
@Real Pokemon Joe hello fellow Pokémon man, invest in Japanese sealed product 👀
Real Pokemon Joe
Funny thing is Girls and these drugs are the only bonus tracks. These words are weapons is from funk master flex' album funk volume 4 I believe and shit on you was a dj clue song off the album desert storm volume 2 or 3 I don't remember it's been like 20 years since I had these albums
Flex
@wayne Hefner why? They came on the "deluxe" CD.
Jonas Celentano
The whole album is straight 🔥
wayne Hefner
I wish they made the actually album
Pac All Day
This song and drug ballad are my favorites
Annisøkay
Drugs are great!
TacoMaster07
@Pykl WheostanZan yeah u think u mastered drugs? I think it's the other way around and drugs r ur master, I been there, the sooner u realize the better.