Say My Name
Eminem/Xzibit/Nate Dogg Lyrics

This ain't beef, man
I don't consider this a dispute, but not sure what to call it

I don't know what the fuck to call it
I'm confused and don't know how to label this situation

But no beef
Despite the tension, I don't want to escalate this into a full-blown feud

What up, X?
Greeting to Xzibit with a friendly tone

Just hit 'em
Let's take a shot at our opponents without holding back

I float like Big's spirit in this bitch, I'm ghostly
I'm moving with ease and grace like the late rapper Biggie Smalls' spirit

Rush me, 'cause you ain't gonna live to roast me
If you attack me, you won't survive to mock me in return

I'll have my motherfuckin' ass kicked by Moby
I'd rather face a physical beating by rapper Moby than let someone humiliate me

If I let some bitch in the can like 'Bis cop over me
I won't succumb to someone snitching on me and winding up in jail like rapper 'Bis cop

To do war and try to bring my crew back down
Our opponents are attempting to start a conflict and bring down my associates

I'll never stoop to that level to do that now
I won't resort to their level and retaliate negatively

I got a new cat, this time I'm pullin' two gats out
I have a new strategy and I'm prepared with two firearms

With bullets, I finally got somethin' to shoot at now
I'm now equipped with ammunition to strike back

Let's see who come out on top
Let's find out who wins this confrontation

Let's see who really want their name in the streets
Who is really about street credibility

Let's see who wanna die the same time as me and make ends meet
Who is willing to risk their life for their reputation and financial stability

Now was I blessed with a gift or cursed with a curse?
I'm questioning whether my talent is a blessing or a curse

I follow hearse after hearse, spit verse after verse
I constantly work on my art, even in difficult times

And I'll be damned if I let Billy "Dance" Dupri
I won't allow any rival or opponent to disrespect me or my family

Or anybody swing an axe at my family tree, so now
I won't tolerate anyone causing harm to my loved ones

I love it when you niggas be talkin', sayin' my name
I enjoy when people mention my name and acknowledge my presence

Seems like your mouth is not connected to your brain
You're speaking without thinking first

Two-zero-zero-three, and shit, it ain't the same
The current year is 2003 and things have changed drastically

Better have a strap, my nigga, simple and plain
It's best to carry a gun for self-defense, no need for complicated explanations

Put your nuts on the table, my nigga, let's play the game
Show some courage and bravery, join in on the challenge at hand

Hurt you so long, you'll be addicted to pain
I'll inflict so much harm on you that you'll be accustomed to suffering

I don't wanna hear what you meant, do not explain
I don't want your excuses or reasoning, just accept the consequences

Right before you lay in your coffin, ho, say my name
Remember my name, even as you face death

Why do you hate me? (Hate me)
What's the cause of your animosity towards me?

I came from nothin', blood sweat and tears, you did not create me
I worked hard to get where I am, without any help

How can you doubt me? (Doubt me)
Why are you questioning my abilities and talents?

You don't know shit about me, there'd be no West Coast without me
You're unaware of my past and contributions to the West Coast hip hop scene

Cut with the bullshit (bullshit)
Stop with the lies and nonsense

I struggle for survival and now you tryna act like my rival
I fought hard to stay alive and now you're attempting to compete with me

Watch what you say, partner, it's a small earth
Be careful with your words, the world is smaller than you think

Don't play games with your life, nigga, it's not worth
Don't take unnecessary risks with your safety, it's not worth it

All the pain (all the pain), all the agony (all the agony)
I've experienced a lot of suffering and distress

All the horror (all the horror), all the tragedy (all the tragedy)
I've witnessed many terrible events and circumstances

Put your hands up people, it's time to fight now
Get ready for battle

I beat holes in your chest, remain hostile
I'll attack you aggressively and fiercely

Threaten my life? (Come on)
Are you seriously threatening my life?

One day you'll understand
Someday you'll grasp the gravity of your actions and consequences

They say that pride is the sign of a foolish man
Having too much pride can be a sign of ignorance and foolishness

So who the fuck you think you talkin' to?
Don't address me with disrespect

Live and direct in the flesh, I'm right in front of you
I'm here physically, so there's no need to talk behind my back

I never really smashed on Jermaine's ass, Dre smashed him
I didn't physically harm Jermaine, Dr. Dre defeated him

Nobody ganged up 'til he came back and jacked him
We didn't start a group attack until Jermaine instigated it

I never really brought it to his ass, I tapped him
I didn't engage in a violent altercation with Jermaine, just a minor confrontation

I could have been like Treach, poom-papped and slapped him
I could've responded like rapper Treach and physically assaulted Jermaine

Purple, for mimicking him with two rappin' Urkels
I'm angry with Jermaine for mimicking us with two Steve Urkel characters in his music video

I could of snapped, took it past rap and hurt you
I could've taken serious action beyond music to harm you

But I didn't, I kept it on wax and served you
I chose to handle it through music and lyrically defeat Jermaine

I square dance 'cause I'm sick of rappin' circles
I'm tired of the same old rap battles and want to switch it up

Around these clowns, steady tryna call me out
These rivals are continuously provoking me and calling me out

It's like I'm listening to motherfuckin' dogs meow
It's ridiculous and laughable to hear their weak attempts at dissing me

You'd probably do better tryna come and stomp me out
You'd have a better chance of winning if you physically attacked me instead of verbally

You don't want it with rap, this is what I'm all about, come on
If you're not prepared for a true rap battle, don't bother trying to compete with me

(I) No gangsta, you ain't either
I'm not a thug, neither are you

(Will) But I know that I spit ether
I'm confident in my ability to lyrically destroy my opponents

(Not) I shit across your belly
I'll humiliate you and leave my mark on you

(Lose) Show you I'm not R. Kelly
I'm not the type to engage in inappropriate behavior, unlike R. Kelly

X, pass me the weed
Xzibit, give me the marijuana

I'ma put my ashes out on his ass for the last time, man
I'm going to finish this once and for all

Watch your fuckin' mouth
Be careful what you say in my presence

It's the last time, man
This will be the final encounter we have

I'm through
I'm done with this situation and moving on