E-40 is a self-proclaimed "O.G." in the rap game and has been around since the early days and has an old school following from his G-Funk days. His group "The Click" consists of his brother, cousin and his sister; D-shot, B-legit, & Suga-T. His other brother Mugzi (aka Young Mugzi) has a group called the Mossie, consisting of himself, Kaveo, and Tap Dat Azz. E-40 also brought his nephew into the rap game, and is a well known bay area artists named "Turf Talk". His son "Droop-E" is now a Bay Area hyphy producer and makes uptempo beats packed with major 808 kick samples. All these rappers and many more are under his established independent label; Sic Wid It records.
His nicknames include TKA (Tycoon Known As) Charlie Hustle, E-Bonics, 40 Fonzarelli, The Ambassador of the Bay, The Ballatician, 40 Belafonte, E-Pheezy, Fortywata (40water), E-4-0 (E-Four-Oh), Mr. Flamboyant, and Earl "Poppin' His Collar" Stevens.
ENTREPRENEUR
In addition to record sales E-40 has ventured into other business opportunities. Along with former NFL player Chester McGlockton, E-40 has opened a Fatburger franchise in Pleasant Hill, California. E-40 recently authored the book, E-40's Book of Slang to be published by Warner Books. He also has his own line of liquor called Cloud 9, and he opened the now-defunct Ambassador's Lounge, a nightclub in Downtown San Jose.[13]. On Nov 16th, 2007 it was announced that Stevens, signed a franchise agreement with Wingstop Restaurants, Inc. and will open one in Southampton shopping center located in Benicia, California. "I was introduced to Wingstop in Dallas and as soon as I tasted the wings I was hooked. I love the food," said Stevens. "I chose to open in the Bay Area because this is the soil where I was born and raised, and I still live here to this day. People here are going to love these things." In late 2007, E-40 announced a new line of energy drinks called "40 Water."
Da Bumble
E-40 Lyrics
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Lexus of Concord, reached out and touched me
Some of you hoe fake ass niggas like Roz, be messy
I know some beautiful black intelligent women, they're sexy
E-40's back and blackened
I don't be barkin, nor even high cappin
You better watch me, I'm comin smebbin
Ninety-five, ninety-six, ninety-seven
Special shout to Casual Del the Souls and opium
About the town, the Valley-Joe
Just like a democratic, I'm for' the po'
Fuck the bumble, New Clik Shit ain't no punk hoe
Pedestrian stumble sound like a gorilla
tryin to get up out of a trunk hoe
Continue strikin it, hope you likin it
Filthy McNasties at the bus stop hitchhikin' it
Every egg that I pull in bulges
When it comes to spittin I'm ferocious
Management in cabbages, Savage
Hangin out when all the sudden I'm eatin ham sandwiches
All day, everyday, 40 play, he say
She say, bieetch! that-a-way
Keep it goin though - don't stop
Shakin baking soda, forms a rock
36 steps on a triple beam scale
Burn the duct tape but keep all the ya-yo
Rip a peel, extra crisp, really really
Ate it like I'm a specialist
(Drisidrisomina?) is the illest zaggin
Thinkin I put cause like this
You know I'm (puzackin'?)
M the mornin, cookin bacon
From the ghetto in the bullet-proof apron
Here comes the laws, valium crushin through my balls
I rip my drawers runnin from the canine cocaine-sniffing dogs
Some niggaz hate me, some niggaz love me
Some niggaz shake my paw, some niggaz mug
I see ya tweakin, I see ya peekin
Y'all bootches with me, why you sleepin?
A motherfucker ain't gotta be Flash Gordon
always runnin up the backstreets in a batch
That having a hoe protect the shit won't work
that batch just wants your scrizzach
Lettin em know, preferred zodiac sign Scorpio
See the breeze soldier, V-A-L-L-E-J-O
Never show witness to your
Never leave your crib with out your pepper, beeotch!
I'm tryin to get legal with it
Open up a shop cotton candy and licorice
Cash in stashes, that's a must
We leavin with a million and that's a plus
Don't get it twisted, don't try to find me
Might be in Switzerland, or Hawaii
1-2-3-40, wheels new shoes scrappin toe to toe
Crack black jack and keno, strike sideways hit Reno
Ball cappin, no smilin
Sittin lo somethin profilin, beeitch!
Fuck the bumble, you bitches it ain't no punk hoe
You clits it ain't no punk hoe
In E-40's song "Da Bumble," the artist is boasting about his success and reputation in the rap game. He describes his flashy car, a Lexus that was sent to him by the dealership in Concord, CA. He also has a message for his haters, telling them he knows they are fake and messy, and credits the intelligence and beauty of black women. E-40 explains that he doesn't need to brag or pretend to be something he's not, and focuses on his music instead.
As the song continues, E-40 mixes music metaphors with street language to communicate his talent and success. He references fellow artists, including Casual Del the Souls and opium, and shouts out to his hometown of Vallejo, California. The chorus repeats the phrase "fuck the bumble," which is likely a reference to a slang term for the police or authorities. The song ends with E-40 warning listeners not to mess with him, referencing his preferred zodiac sign as Scorpio and reminding everyone to always carry pepper spray for protection.
Line by Line Meaning
I flipped a Lexi, speed up and catch me
I'm driving a Lexus and speeding, try to catch me if you can.
Lexus of Concord, reached out and touched me
I got a call from a Lexus dealership in Concord, they want to sell me a car.
Some of you hoe fake ass niggas like Roz, be messy
Some of you guys act fake like Roz, who is known to be messy.
I know some beautiful black intelligent women, they're sexy
I appreciate smart and beautiful black women, they are attractive.
E-40's back and blackened
I am back and better than ever.
I don't be barkin, nor even high cappin
I don't lie or exaggerate.
You better watch me, I'm comin smebbin
You should be aware of me, I'm coming strong.
Ninety-five, ninety-six, ninety-seven
These are the years E-40 is rapping about.
Bet your persodian, 30-R-6-castodian
I'm so confident that I'm willing to bet anyone, even janitors (persodians).
Special shout to Casual Del the Souls and opium
A shoutout to Casual Del the Souls and Opio who are from my hometown.
About the town, the Valley-Joe
Talking about the town (Vallejo) where E-40 is from.
Just like a democratic, I'm for' the po'
I support the police, just like a democratic.
Fuck the bumble, New Clik Shit ain't no punk hoe
I don't care about the Bumble (a dance move), New Clik Shit is stronger.
Pedestrian stumble sound like a gorilla
Pedestrians who stumble sound like gorillas.
tryin to get up out of a trunk hoe
They are trying to get out of the trunk like a kidnapped woman (trunk hoe).
Continue strikin it, hope you likin it
I'm continuing to rap, hoping you're enjoying it.
Filthy McNasties at the bus stop hitchhikin' it
There are dirty and unattractive people hitchhiking at the bus stop.
Every egg that I pull in bulges
Whenever E-40 gets money, he has a lot of it.
When it comes to spittin I'm ferocious
When it comes to rapping, I'm aggressive and intense.
Management in cabbages, Savage
I'm taking care of my business and being ruthless, like a savage.
Hangin out when all the sudden I'm eatin ham sandwiches
I'm suddenly eating ham sandwiches, while I was just hanging out.
All day, everyday, 40 play, he say
All day, every day, I'm doing my thing.
She say, bieetch! that-a-way
A woman is telling someone to go in a certain direction (that-a-way).
Keep it goin though - don't stop
I'm telling myself and others to keep going and not to stop.
Shakin baking soda, forms a rock
When baking soda is shaken, it becomes a rock-like substance.
36 steps on a triple beam scale
A triple beam scale with 36 steps is being used to weigh something.
Burn the duct tape but keep all the ya-yo
Duct tape is burned, but the drugs (ya-yo) are kept safe.
Rip a peel, extra crisp, really really
Some drug is being peeled or broken really crisply.
Ate it like I'm a specialist
I ate the food or drug as if I'm an expert.
(Drisidrisomina?) is the illest zaggin
A name is being mentioned, who is the coolest person ever.
Thinkin I put cause like this
I'm able to put words together like this, and I'm proud of it.
You know I'm (puzackin'?)
I'm not sure of this word, but it's something I do or am known for.
M the mornin, cookin bacon
In the morning, I'm cooking bacon.
From the ghetto in the bullet-proof apron
I wear a bullet-proof apron because I'm from the ghetto and it's necessary.
Here comes the laws, valium crushin through my balls
The police are coming; I'm feeling the effects of Valium in my testicles.
I rip my drawers runnin from the canine cocaine-sniffing dogs
I'm running from drug-sniffing dogs and I rip my pants in the process.
Some niggaz hate me, some niggaz love me
Some people dislike me, while others like me.
Some niggaz shake my paw, some niggaz mug
Some people shake my hand, while others give me nasty looks.
I see ya tweakin, I see ya peekin
I see people acting strangely and watching me.
Y'all bootches with me, why you sleepin?
You're all with me, why are you sleeping on me or not paying attention?
A motherfucker ain't gotta be Flash Gordon
A person doesn't have to be super fast like Flash Gordon.
always runnin up the backstreets in a batch
Someone is always running in the back streets in a group or squad.
That having a hoe protect the shit won't work
Having a woman protect something won't work, she just wants money.
that batch just wants your scrizzach
The group just wants your money.
Lettin em know, preferred zodiac sign Scorpio
I'm letting people know that my preferred zodiac sign is Scorpio.
See the breeze soldier, V-A-L-L-E-J-O
I'm referring to Vallejo, where I'm from.
Never show witness to your
This line is cut off and unclear.
Never leave your crib with out your pepper, beeotch!
Don't leave your home without your gun (pepper).
I'm tryin to get legal with it
I'm trying to do something legally.
Open up a shop cotton candy and licorice
I'm opening a store that sells cotton candy and licorice.
Cash in stashes, that's a must
It's important to have cash stashed away.
We leavin with a million and that's a plus
We're leaving with a million dollars, which is great.
Don't get it twisted, don't try to find me
Don't misunderstand me, and don't try to look for me.
Might be in Switzerland, or Hawaii
I could be in Switzerland or Hawaii, you never know.
1-2-3-40, wheels new shoes scrappin toe to toe
Another verse about E-40's cars and shoes.
Crack black jack and keno, strike sideways hit Reno
Gambling terms are used here, what happens in Reno stays in Reno.
Ball cappin, no smilin
E-40 and his crew are cool and serious.
Sittin lo somethin profilin, beeitch!
They are sitting in a lowrider, looking cool.
Fuck the bumble, you bitches it ain't no punk hoe
Another line about not caring about the Bumble dance move.
You clits it ain't no punk hoe
He doesn't care what women (clits) think either.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SAM BOSTIC, MICHAEL MOSLEY, EARL T STEVENS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
SAVE MASCULINITY
That beat hard af
HaitianSpaceProgram
like steel
Sal_Fresco
20+ years later, this shit still goes hard
kendall rainey
On me I'm still ridn to this
Embrace TheNoid
About to pound the Vallejo
😎 HOLLA' @ A PLAyA' tho🕺
@kendall rainey i swear
😎 HOLLA' @ A PLAyA' tho🕺
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Nicole CNC
Bought this cassette twice!!! I bumped this so hard every morning freshman year that my tape popped😂
Robert Ingham
I bumped this the click dru down rbl posse cbo. Two kicker comp 12s with the infinite component set.
Bue Deezy
same shii freshman year I was bumpin all day for me but my freshman year is 2018 🤣🤣