They first appeared on the rap scene with their 1993 album Comin’ Out Hard. The album was successful commercially as well as critically and established the group as a prominent act in the then emerging Southern Rap scene. Their subsequent albums in the 1990s including 1994’s On the Outside Looking In, and 1995’s On Top of the World cemented their status as some of the South’s best rappers. On Top of the World was particularly succeessful, peaking at #8 on the Billboard Hot 200 and being certified Gold. After those albums both 8Ball & MJG released solo albums, first MJG’s No More Glory in 1997 and then 8Ball’s Lost in 1998. They reunited in 1999 to release their fourth album as a group, titled In Our Lifetime, Vol. 1
For their later releases they signed with Bad Boy Records. Their first album for Bad Boy Records, Living Legends, was certified Gold by the RIAA. Their second album on Bad Boy Records was titled Ridin High and was released in March 2007.
Commercially one of the high points of 8Ball & MJG’s career was their being featured on Three 6 Mafia’s hit song “Stay Fly” in 2005. That song peaked at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100, which is the biggest hit of Three 6 Mafia’s career and the biggest hit for 8Ball & MJG. The song was a collaboration between two of the most successful rap groups from the state of Tennessee, where Three 6 Mafia also hail from.
Today 8Ball and MJG also head their own record labels. 8Ball heads 8 Ways Entertainment (distributed by Koch Entertainment), while MJG heads MJG Muzik. On their label are the young, up and coming Memphis duo, Da Volunteers, who are widely known throughout the Southern United States for their 2006 single, “What’s Yo Favorite Color?”, which glorifies their neighborhood of Orange Mound.
In September 2007, 8Ball and MJG signed deals in Sacramento, CA with Real Talk Entertainment 8Ball released a group album with E.D.I of the Outlawz entitled Doin’ It Big on April 1, 2008 and MJG released a solo album entitled Pimp Tight on April 29, 2008.
In June 2008 the group announced that they have officially signed onto T.I.’s record label Grand Hustle.
Break-A-Bitch College
Eightball & MJG Lyrics
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This is your teacher, MJG
Look at me as I write my name on the board
Class, do you see my name?
Do you understand my name?
Well, listen
Okay
We will teach young bustas, playa-hatas
And all of these weak, narrow-minded young sissies
How to break a bitch
Now
Really, it's so easy
Mister G, I have a question
Yes?
Pimpology today is different than it was in the 70s
Aha
I wanna know how can anybody stroll today
And if so, what proceeds do we have to go through?
Well, check it out
First here's what you have to do
{MJG:}
It's time to let the p-I-m-p in the fuckin front do'
One mo' nigga cuttin paper on the down low
It's so twisted in this white man's society
Why it be hard for a nigga when he try to be
Independent, on his own with a plan
You hate it cause you can't understand how I can
Rearrange and change how your daughter was raised
And teach her how to constantly get paid when she's laid
Ain't no use in bein the freak of the city, you still ain't got no ducats
You want a rolex or ride buckets?
Bitch, listen cause you gots plenty of competition from these other hoes
Who think that you supposed
To fall dead, short, lame to the game
Don't worry, put them bitches in your pistol range
MJ fuckin G settin your mind free with the type of knowledge
Class has started, day number one in Break-A-Bitch College
And today, class
We have a guest speaker, Mister Fat Mac
Please introduce yourself...
Good evening, players, good evening
Eightball the Fat Mac here
I'm here to let you know
That these bitches, mean these bustas no good
You see what I'm sayin?
Now first of all, class
Are there any questions?
Ah yes, Mister Eightball
You bein a Professor of Pimpology
Tell me how these niggas let these hoes
Get em caught up in that fuck shit
Alright buddy, check this out...
{Eightball:}
Once again here I come pushin that funk into your ear
Do you recall Eightball, the player of the year
Calm cause I'm cool, and I'm cool cause I'm calm
Leavin hoes shell-shocked like they fall in Vietnam
Mayn, some have game, but most of them can't handle this
Those that I think are stars, end up bein scandalous
Welfare recipients, crib full of rugrats
Boost a couple of shirts, and now the bitch think she all that
Freakazoids have a nigga noid steppin up to me
Hoes that'll fuck you fast might be packin H.I.V.
Me, I'm packin jimmy hats
So a hoe won't give me that
Shit about she on the pill
Knowin that her pussy kill
See, through my education illustrations were the key
See, where I'm from only bustas have to pay a fee
Now you might ask what can a nigga do to get started
Pull a hoe and go enroll in Break-A-Bitch College
Ah yeah
Now that was a very nice lecture
And as I walk back over to the middle of the bulletin board
I - I kinda figured, I wondered to myself
And I looked at my class, and I
It seems that you have more questions
Is there any more questions?
Yes
Yes, Mister MJG
I have a question
Yes?
Ah - in 94
Do you think - ah
Any bitches are gonna come up?
Can - can any bitches be pimps?
Look here, look here
Let me tell you...
{MJG:}
Now these bitches got a lotta game for a nigga, so
That made me try to see how to break a hoe
What exactly would it take for me to make the bitch click
How damn quick could I make the bitch break a trick
How fuckin long will it take to make my profit
And what kinda justice can this hoe do for my pocket
Talkin space-age pimpin, similar to the oldies
In ways like keepin our business tight, not by tryina be Goldie
These niggas gettin they game picked down to the bone
If you listen on what these hoes have to say, your money's gone
Nigga, focus on your own rhyme, make em follow your own rules
Don't be a fool, nigga, bring that bitch on by to school
I got a class for that ass, and it stars at seven
'I was a pimp' at ten o'clock, break till eleven
Future looks good for the smartest
Niggas in the school of Sir Break-A-Bitch College
Okay class, okay class
Everybody just needs to settle down
Everybody just settle down
We're gonna break in about 15 minutes
But we have one more lecture, one more lecture
Now ehm, eh
Calm down, calm down
I'm gonna take one more question
I'm gonna take -
Are there any more questions?
Ah yeah - ah
I wanna know
How can a ordinary busta like me
You know, you know
...get in Break-A-Bitch College?
{Eightball:}
Not long ago I grew up as a youngster in this shit
When all I wanted to do is stick my dick up in a bitch
That dope made my ends, and my ends bought me weed
And all I wanted to see was them young bitches on they knees
Uncle Sam, damn, can I get a job, see
I don't wanna sell this dope, and nope, I don't wanna get out and rob
Today I was coolin like I usually do
I met this hoe after a show that wanted to chew me and screw
Now some busta-ass nigga woulda fucked the bitch
But at Break-A-Bitch College that's called trickin off your dick
On the corner ain't no pimps, real players are low-key
I'm on the verge of a splurge, settin up shop in Tennessee
Ain't no future for the lame, ain't no love in this game
Do you fuck them hoes and trust them hoes and love em with no shame?
9 times out of 10, trick nigga, if you do
Break-A-Bitch College got a scholarship just for you
Ah yes
Damn good class, damn good class
Wonderful graduates
I love em all, I love em all
Now class
Can you all join in with me
For our school alma mater
And let's sing it
I'm proud to be an alumni
From Break-A-College
I'm proud to be...
The song "Break-A-Bitch College" by Eightball & MJG is a satirical take on the idea of "pimpology" and how to become a successful pimp. In the song, MJG plays the role of the professor introducing students to the art of pimping, while Fat Mac is a guest speaker offering his wisdom on the subject. The chorus "Break-A-Bitch College" is used to emphasize the idea that pimping is something that can be learned through education and various tactics.
Throughout the song, the lyrics describe the various ways in which a person can break a woman and turn her into a prostitute, such as rearranging and changing how she was raised, teaching her how to constantly get paid when she is laid, and putting other competitors in her pistol range. The song also talks about how some people are cut out for pimping while others are not, and how it takes a certain level of street smarts and cunning to be able to make it in this lifestyle.
The song is essentially a critique of the pimping lifestyle and how it can ruin people's lives. However, it also serves as a commentary on the fact that in a society where many people feel economically oppressed, the pimping lifestyle can be seen as a way out or a way to make easy money.
Line by Line Meaning
Good morning, class
I am addressing my students in a formal manner at the beginning of the day
This is your teacher, MJG
I am introducing myself as the instructor of this class
Look at me as I write my name on the board
Pay attention to me as I display my name for identification
Class, do you see my name?
Are you all able to visually perceive the name I have written?
Do you understand my name?
Can you comprehend the significance of my name?
Well, listen
Pay close attention to what I am about to say
Okay
Understood
Class, today at Break-A-Bitch University
For the duration of this day at our educational institution called Break-A-Bitch University
We will teach young bustas, playa-hatas
Our focus will be on instructing young individuals who lack intelligence and those who hold animosity towards successful players
And all of these weak, narrow-minded young sissies
Additionally, we will educate those feeble-minded and easily influenced young individuals
How to break a bitch
We will be teaching the techniques involved in exploiting and manipulating women
Now
At this moment
Really, it's so easy
Truly, the process is quite effortless
Mister G, I have a question
Sir, I would like to pose a query
Yes?
What is your query?
Pimpology today is different than it was in the 70s
The current state of the art of pimping is distinct from how it was practiced in the 1970s
Aha
I see
I wanna know how can anybody stroll today
I am curious about the contemporary techniques of seduction and control
And if so, what proceeds do we have to go through?
If those techniques exist, what are the necessary steps to engage in them?
Well, check it out
Allow me to explain
First here's what you have to do
To initiate, let me outline the initial steps
It's time to let the p-I-m-p in the fuckin front do'
Now is the opportune moment to allow the pimp to take charge
One mo' nigga cuttin paper on the down low
One more individual secretly earning significant amounts of money
It's so twisted in this white man's society
The environment we find ourselves in, dominated by white individuals, is extremely complex
Why it be hard for a nigga when he try to be
Why is it challenging for a black man when he attempts to become
Independent, on his own with a plan
Self-sufficient, devising his own strategy
You hate it cause you can't understand how I can
You despise it because you are unable to comprehend the means by which I accomplish it
Rearrange and change how your daughter was raised
Modifying and redirecting the upbringing and values instilled in your daughter
And teach her how to constantly get paid when she's laid
And teaching her the skills to consistently earn money through sexual encounters
Ain't no use in bein the freak of the city, you still ain't got no ducats
Being considered the most promiscuous person in the city is pointless if you do not have any money
You want a rolex or ride buckets?
Do you desire to own a luxury watch or drive inexpensive, old cars?
Bitch, listen cause you gots plenty of competition from these other hoes
Pay attention, as there are numerous other women vying for the same opportunities
Who think that you supposed
Who believe that you are expected
To fall dead, short, lame to the game
To fail miserably and be unimpressive in this profession
Don't worry, put them bitches in your pistol range
Do not fret, eliminate those women who pose a threat
MJ fuckin G settin your mind free with the type of knowledge
I, MJ G, am expanding your intellectual horizons with insightful information
Class has started, day number one in Break-A-Bitch College
Our educational session has commenced, marking the first day of instruction at Break-A-Bitch College
And today, class
Furthermore, in today's class
We have a guest speaker, Mister Fat Mac
We are honored to have a distinguished speaker, Mister Fat Mac
Please introduce yourself...
Kindly inform the class of your identity and credentials
Good evening, players, good evening
Greetings, fellow players, greetings
Eightball the Fat Mac here
I am Eightball the Fat Mac, present in this establishment
I'm here to let you know
I have arrived to inform and educate you
That these bitches, mean these bustas no good
These women, specifically those mediocre men, are detrimental to one's success
You see what I'm sayin?
Do you understand the point I am trying to relay?
Now first of all, class
Primarily, my students
Are there any questions?
Are there any queries or uncertainties?
Ah yes, Mister Eightball
Indeed, Mister Eightball
You bein a Professor of Pimpology
Considering your expertise in the field of Pimpology
Tell me how these niggas let these hoes
Enlighten me on how these men allow these women
Get em caught up in that fuck shit
To become embroiled in undesirable situations
Alright buddy, check this out...
Very well, my friend, allow me to explain...
Once again here I come pushin that funk into your ear
Once again, I am imparting my wisdom and knowledge to you
Do you recall Eightball, the player of the year
Are you familiar with Eightball, the most accomplished player of the year?
Calm cause I'm cool, and I'm cool cause I'm calm
I maintain a sense of tranquility because I am naturally composed
Leavin hoes shell-shocked like they fall in Vietnam
Leaving women astonished, just as soldiers were in the midst of war
Mayn, some have game, but most of them can't handle this
Many possess a certain level of skill, but the majority cannot handle my methods
Those that I think are stars, end up bein scandalous
Individuals I initially deem impressive often turn out to be deceitful and disreputable
Welfare recipients, crib full of rugrats
Individuals dependent on government assistance, with homes overflowing with children
Boost a couple of shirts, and now the bitch think she all that
Steal a few articles of clothing, and suddenly the woman believes she is superior
Freakazoids have a nigga noid steppin up to me
Curious and eccentric individuals approach me with an air of excitement
Hoes that'll fuck you fast might be packin H.I.V.
Women who engage in frequent sexual encounters may be infected with the human immunodeficiency virus
Me, I'm packin jimmy hats
On the contrary, I am equipped with condoms
So a hoe won't give me that
To prevent a woman from transmitting the virus to me
Shit about she on the pill
False claims regarding the usage of contraception
Knowin that her pussy kill
Aware that her vagina can have deadly consequences
See, through my education illustrations were the key
My course materials, including visual aids, were fundamental in the learning process
See, where I'm from only bustas have to pay a fee
In my hometown, only individuals lacking in skill and confidence must pay a price
Now you might ask what can a nigga do to get started
At this point, you may wonder what actions one must take to initiate their journey
Pull a hoe and go enroll in Break-A-Bitch College
Seduce a woman and then proceed to enroll in Break-A-Bitch College
Ah yeah
Indeed
Now that was a very nice lecture
That was an exceptionally informative presentation
And as I walk back over to the middle of the bulletin board
As I return to the center of the bulletin board
I - I kinda figured, I wondered to myself
I contemplated and pondered internally
And I looked at my class, and I
I gazed upon my students, and I
It seems that you have more questions
It appears that you possess additional inquiries
Is there any more questions?
Are there any further queries?
Yes
Indeed
Yes, Mister MJG
Yes, Mister MJG
I have a question
I have a query
Yes?
What is your question?
Ah - in 94
In 1994
Do you think - ah
Do you believe
Any bitches are gonna come up?
Will any women achieve success?
Can - can any bitches be pimps?
Is it possible for women to become pimps?
Look here, look here
Listen closely, listen closely
Let me tell you...
Allow me to explain...
Now these bitches got a lotta game for a nigga, so
These women possess a significant amount of knowledge and skills to manipulate men
That made me try to see how to break a hoe
This sparked my curiosity in learning how to effectively control women
What exactly would it take for me to make the bitch click
Which specific actions would be necessary to gain influence over the woman
How damn quick could I make the bitch break a trick
How rapidly could I make the woman manipulate and exploit another person
How fuckin long will it take to make my profit
How long will I have to wait to generate a substantial income
And what kinda justice can this hoe do for my pocket
What kind of financial restitution can this woman provide me
Talkin space-age pimpin, similar to the oldies
Referring to an advanced form of pimping, comparable to strategies employed in the past
In ways like keepin our business tight, not by tryina be Goldie
Specifically, by maintaining discretion and not attempting to replicate Goldie's style
These niggas gettin they game picked down to the bone
These men are having their strategies carefully examined
If you listen on what these hoes have to say, your money's gone
If you pay too much attention to the advice provided by these women, you will lose your money
Nigga, focus on your own rhyme, make em follow your own rules
Man, concentrate on your personal approach and make the women adhere to your guidelines
Don't be a fool, nigga, bring that bitch on by to school
Do not be foolish, bring the woman to our educational institution
I got a class for that ass, and it stars at seven
I have a class specifically tailored for individuals of her nature, and it commences at seven o'clock
'I was a pimp' at ten o'clock, break till eleven
It is a program where you can learn to become a pimp, scheduled from ten to eleven o'clock
Future looks good for the smartest
The prospects for success appear favorable for those who possess intelligence
Niggas in the school of Sir Break-A-Bitch College
Individuals attending Sir Break-A-Bitch College are on the right path
Okay class, okay class
All right, class, all right, class
Everybody just needs to settle down
It is essential for everyone to calm down
Everybody just settle down
Everyone should gather themselves and become composed
We're gonna break in about 15 minutes
We will have a recess in approximately fifteen minutes
But we have one more lecture, one more lecture
However, we still have one more educational presentation
Now ehm, eh
Now um, well
Calm down, calm down
Please, relax
I'm gonna take one more question
I will entertain one final inquiry
I'm gonna take -
I am prepared to receive it
Are there any more questions?
Is there anything else you would like to ask?
Ah yeah - ah
Yes indeed - um
I wanna know
I am curious
How can a ordinary busta like me
What can an average individual like me
You know, you know
You understand what I mean
...get in Break-A-Bitch College?
Do to enroll in Break-A-Bitch College?
Not long ago I grew up as a youngster in this shit
Recently, I was a naive and inexperienced individual
When all I wanted to do is stick my dick up in a bitch
When my main ambition was to engage in sexual relations with women
That dope made my ends, and my ends bought me weed
Selling illegal drugs earned me money, which I used to purchase marijuana
And all I wanted to see was them young bitches on they knees
My sole desire was to witness young women performing oral sex
Uncle Sam, damn, can I get a job, see
I desired lawful employment, but struggled to find opportunities
I don't wanna sell this dope, and nope, I don't wanna get out and rob
I no longer wish to participate in drug trafficking or criminal activities
Today I was coolin like I usually do
Today, I was relaxing and minding my own business as usual
I met this hoe after a show that wanted to chew me and screw
After a performance, I encountered a woman who desired both oral sex and intercourse
Now some busta-ass nigga woulda fucked the bitch
A foolish and inexperienced man would engage in sexual activity with the woman
But at Break-A-Bitch College that's called trickin off your dick
However, at Break-A-Bitch College, such behavior is considered wasting one's resources
On the corner ain't no pimps, real players are low-key
True players do not operate openly on the streets
I'm on the verge of a splurge, settin up shop in Tennessee
I am close to experiencing a substantial economic gain, as I establish my business in Tennessee
Ain't no future for the lame, ain't no love in this game
There is no lasting success for those lacking skill, and there is no genuine love in this industry
Do you fuck them hoes and trust them hoes and love em with no shame?
Should you engage in sexual activities with women, trust them, and feel genuine affection without any reservations?
9 times out of 10, trick nigga, if you do
Most likely, you will end up being fooled and deceived, if you do
Break-A-Bitch College got a scholarship just for you
Break-A-Bitch College offers an opportunity for those who are easily tricked and taken advantage of
Ah yes
Oh yes
Damn good class, damn good class
Exceptional class, truly remarkable
Wonderful graduates
You are all remarkable graduates
I love em all, I love em all
I hold deep affection for each and every one of you
Now class
Now, my students
Can you all join in with me
Would you all be willing to participate with me
For our school alma mater
As we sing our school's anthem
And let's sing it
Please sing along with me
I'm proud to be an alumni
I take pride in being one of the graduates
From Break-A-College
From Break-A-Bitch College
I'm proud to be...
I am proud to be...
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: M.J. GOODWIN, PREMRO SMITH, MARLON GOODWIN, PREMRO VONZELLAIRE SMITH, TRISTAN JONES
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