Earl Stevens (born November 15, 1967 in Vallejo, California) is best known … Read Full Bio ↴Earl Stevens (born November 15, 1967 in Vallejo, California) is best known by his stage name E-40. Stevens is "known" by the new generation of hip-hop as a Hyphy rapper from the Bay Area of California. However, E-40 is also an old school veteran who has done collabos with rap icons such as Tupac Shakur, Too $hort, Lil' Jon, C-BO, Snoop Dogg, Spice 1, Richie Rich, Mac Dre, Mac Mall, The Luniz, The Outlawz, and many more.
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."

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E-40 Lyrics

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H2, 26 inch shoes
Big boy toys, air traveller iceman shoes
Straight fool, look at the way that I wear my hair
Look at the pants and the clothes I wear
Look at the way my that my necklace glare
Cars exotic pimp skillet narcotics
Got 'em pimp skillet, sippin' on some Hypnotiq

Pimpskillet a bossy alottamajig, and Sic' Wid It
We pack staplers and zigs and hunting gear equipment
Rug-ers are rigged, I spit at chickens and pigeons
I flip the clippers at falcons and box Chevy's dippin'
Thou'n! Smokin' with my next door neighbor
Coughin', turtle and tobacco paper
Gangsta, read all about it
Northern Califoolya got the talent
Play mindgames and talk slick and slide in
That's why the P's be poppin' and the mackin' be multiplyin'

[Chorus]
Me and my weeples natural hustlers
If you need that then come get plugged by us
223's comin' out the state from us
This is Sic' Wid It, you can't fuck wit us

The Candyman, in the kitchen with the pots and pans
Fiends makin' bass pipes, out of ink pens
Where the cherries'll let ya hustle forever
But soon as the murders start occurin' they gon' come get ya
Soon as the money start to flowin' somebody gon' snitch ya
Soon as the rellis get to knowin' that youse a fixture
Off in the bushes on surveillance takin' a picture
So the poorer get poorer and the richer keep gettin' richer
Real like estate, my works carry a lot of weight
Never on time, always late on a concert date
Get it Raoul, does he know what flavor the Bay
Back up in three-one-oh they give me the playa rank
Born on a mon-day! Forty Bela-fonte!
Skippin' and skatin' and slidin', bouncin' and dippin' and glidin'
Spittin' and rappin' and rhymin', ballin' and wellin' and timin'

[Chorus]

Boy you the opposite of cold!
Your lyrics stick out, like a turd in a punchbowl
You don't give a man fish, you teach him how to fish
You don't give a broad chips, you reverse that shit
I'm talkin' about cheese (cheese)
Only time that you 'sposed to do that when, she's yo' main squeeze
Got your babies, drive Mercedes
No if's or maybe's, that's your lady
Quiet on the set!
E-40 Belafonte the greatest game spitter of all time beatin' down vets
Comin' around the corner in that clean-ass convertible drop top Corvette
How can I forget a lil' bumpy face and a bottle of that there Moet
I bumped into this Hottie, at a ghetto-ass PARTY
Frankie V jeans I seen, lookin' so fresh and so clean
Got her all up on my team, jockin' my glare and my gleam

[Chorus]

(Hot!) 40 Water is
(Hot!) Sic' Wid It still
(Hot!) number one and we
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(Hot!) 40 Water is
(Hot!) Sic' Wid It still
(Hot!) number one and we
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Overall Meaning

E-40's song "Hot" is about flaunting his wealth and success through his luxurious lifestyle, which includes his expensive shoes, clothes, jewelry, and cars. He describes himself as a boss and a pimp, who is always sipping on some Hypnotiq and living the lavish life. He also talks about his involvement in illegal activities, like narcotics and hunting gear equipment, and his ability to easily attract women.

The chorus of the song talks about E-40's group, which goes by the name Sic' Wid It, and how they are natural hustlers. He boasts about their ability to provide whatever people need, including ammunition, and warns against messing with them.

Overall, the song is about E-40's success and power, as well as his group's loyalty and street smarts. He uses his words to convey a strong message that he is the top dog in the game.

Line by Line Meaning

H2, 26 inch shoes
I'm so rich that I can afford custom-made shoes with 26-inch rims.

Big boy toys, air traveller iceman shoes
I have expensive possessions like fancy cars and shoes that I can wear while travelling by air or in icy conditions.

Straight fool, look at the way that I wear my hair
I don't care about what others think of me and how I look with my distinctive hairstyle.

Look at the pants and the clothes I wear
My unique fashion sense is evident from the type of clothes and pants that I wear.

Look at the way my that my necklace glare
My necklace glimmers and shines and it's an epitome of my fashion sense.

Cars exotic pimp skillet narcotics
I own luxurious cars and live a lavish lifestyle that includes substances like narcotics.

Got 'em pimp skillet, sippin' on some Hypnotiq
I have expensive alcohol, Hypnotiq, which is a status symbol and people are drawn to it.

Pimpskillet a bossy alottamajig, and Sic' Wid It
My style is unique and draws attention to me and my record label, Sic' Wid It.

We pack staplers and zigs and hunting gear equipment
We carry dangerous items, such as staplers, zigs and hunting gear, as we live in hostile environments.

Rug-ers are rigged, I spit at chickens and pigeons
We use rigged guns, such as Rug-ers, and I don't take anything from anyone - not even animals.

I flip the clippers at falcons and box Chevy's dippin'
I'm so reckless that I flip my clippers at fast cars without a care for their owners' safety.

Thou'n! Smokin' with my next door neighbor
I'm so relaxed that I casually smoke marijuana with my neighbor on a daily basis.

Coughin', turtle and tobacco paper
We smoke hand-rolled cigarettes with both marijuana and tobacco inside, which can cause coughing.

Gangsta, read all about it
'Gangsta' is my identity and it's all there in the news for others to read.

Northern Califoolya got the talent
The Northern California region is full of talented individuals like me and my record label.

Play mindgames and talk slick and slide in
We use our intelligence to win people over and often manipulate them to get what we want.

That's why the P's be poppin' and the mackin' be multiplyin'
Our tactics work well, which is why there are so many successful 'P's' (pimps) and people who are 'mackin' (flirting) with others.

Me and my weeples natural hustlers
My crew are all skilled hustlers and it comes naturally to us.

If you need that then come get plugged by us
If you need help or assistance from us, then come to us and we'll assist you.

223's comin' out the state from us
We have access to powerful guns like 223's, which we can provide to those who need them.

This is Sic' Wid It, you can't fuck wit us
We are the powerhouse record label, Sic' Wid It, and nobody can mess with us.

The Candyman, in the kitchen with the pots and pans
I like to cook and I'm often in the kitchen preparing food.

Fiends makin' bass pipes, out of ink pens
Drug addicts are so desperate that they use ink pens to create makeshift pipes to smoke drugs.

Where the cherries'll let ya hustle forever
Cherries (police officers) are lenient, so you can hustle undisturbed forever in these areas.

But soon as the murders start occurin' they gon' come get ya
The police may not interfere when you're hustling, but as soon as murder cases start coming up, they'll come after you.

Soon as the money start to flowin' somebody gon' snitch ya
As soon as you start making money, someone will betray you and snitch to the police.

Soon as the rellis get to knowin' that youse a fixture
As soon as people in these areas realize that you're a permanent fixture, they'll start eyeing you, which can be bad or good.

Off in the bushes on surveillance takin' a picture
The police may be keeping tabs on you and taking pictures of you from the bushes without your knowledge.

So the poorer get poorer and the richer keep gettin' richer
The rich continue to get richer while the poor get stuck in an endless cycle of poverty.

Real like estate, my works carry a lot of weight
My style is authentic and my music holds a lot of importance for my fans.

Never on time, always late on a concert date
I'm often late for my concerts and I don't care - this is who I am.

Get it Raoul, does he know what flavor the Bay
My friend Raoul helps me to get things done, but he may not be familiar with the way things work here in the Bay Area.

Back up in three-one-oh they give me the playa rank
When I'm in 310 (the Beverly Hills area code), I'm treated like a 'playa' or a player.

Born on a mon-day! Forty Bela-fonte!
My persona as 'Forty Bela-fonte' includes being born on a Monday, which is a fact that I'm proud of.

Skippin' and skatin' and slidin', bouncin' and dippin' and glidin'
My style is dynamic and includes skipping, skating, sliding, bouncing, dipping and gliding.

Spittin' and rappin' and rhymin', ballin' and wellin' and timin'
My music includes spitting, rapping, rhyming and balling, which are all skills that I'm great at.

Boy you the opposite of cold!
You're a genuine person who is the opposite of being cold-hearted.

Your lyrics stick out, like a turd in a punchbowl
Your lyrics are unique and stand out in the crowd, but they are also classless like a turd in a punchbowl.

You don't give a man fish, you teach him how to fish
You don't hand everything to someone on a plate, but rather empower them by teaching them the skills they need.

You don't give a broad chips, you reverse that shit
Instead of handing out chips to women, you turn it around and have them work for you instead.

I'm talkin' about cheese (cheese)
I'm talking about money (cheddar, cheese).

Only time that you 'sposed to do that when, she's yo' main squeeze
The only time you should hand out money freely is when the person is your significant other.

Got your babies, drive Mercedes
You have a family to support but can still afford a luxurious car like a Mercedes.

No if's or maybe's, that's your lady
There's no equivocation, this woman is your girlfriend (or wife).

Quiet on the set!
Be silent and listen to what I have to say!

E-40 Belafonte the greatest game spitter of all time beatin' down vets
I am E-40 Belafonte, considered one of the greatest 'game spitters' (rhymers) of all time and even defeating veterans of the genre.

Comin' around the corner in that clean-ass convertible drop top Corvette
I'm driving a clean and stylish convertible drop top Corvette around the corner.

How can I forget a lil' bumpy face and a bottle of that there Moet
I can't forget the cute face of the woman I met along with the bottle of Moet champagne we had together.

I bumped into this Hottie, at a ghetto-ass PARTY
I met an attractive woman at a not-so-great party in the ghetto.

Frankie V jeans I seen, lookin' so fresh and so clean
She was wearing Frankie V jeans and looked fresh and stylish.

Got her all up on my team, jockin' my glare and my gleam
I got her to be interested in me and my style, admiring my look and style.

(Hot!) 40 Water is
Everything associated with E-40 (real name Earl Stevens) is 'hot'.

(Hot!) Sic' Wid It still
Even after all this time, Sic' Wid It record label is still considered 'hot'.

(Hot!) number one and we
We are the number one in our field and nobody can take that away from us.

(Hot!)
We're simply stating that we're 'hot' or 'great'.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EARL STEVENS, EARL T STEVENS, RICARDO THOMAS, E. TOLIVER

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