My Name
Eminem; Nate Dogg; Xzibit Lyrics

This ain't beef, man
I don't consider our conflict to be a serious matter

I don't know what the fuck to call it
I'm not sure how to label our situation

But no beef
Despite our differences, I don't view it as a full-blown beef

What up, X?
Hello, Xzibit

Just hit 'em
Let's take action against our adversaries

I float like Big's spirit in this bitch, I'm ghostly
I move with a haunting elegance, like the spirit of the late rapper Notorious B.I.G.

Rush me, 'cause you ain't gonna live to roast me
If you come at me aggressively, you won't survive to insult me

I'll have my motherfuckin' ass kicked by Moby
I'd rather be beaten up by the musician Moby than let a snitch get the better of me

If I let some bitch in the can like 'Bis cop over me
I won't allow myself to be undermined by someone who's in prison

To do war and try to bring my crew back down
You're attempting to wage war against me and my associates

I'll never stoop to that level to do that now
I won't degrade myself by retaliating in the same manner

I got a new cat, this time I'm pullin' two gats out
I now have a new firearm and I'm ready to use it

With bullets, I finally got somethin' to shoot at now
I'm finally able to take action against my enemies

Let's see who got they city on lock
Let's determine who has control of the streets

Let's see who got the better aim with the Glock
Let's find out who is the more skilled marksman

Let's see who come out on top
Let's find out who emerges as the victor

Let's see who really want their name in the streets
Let's discover who is truly dedicated to their reputation in the streets

Let's see who wanna die the same time as me and make ends meet
Let's find out who is so committed to their lifestyle that they're willing to die alongside me

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'm constantly surrounded by death and I constantly produce new music

And I'll be damned if I let Billy 'Dance' Dupri
I won't allow the record producer Billy 'Dance' Dupri to attack me

Or anybody swing an axe at my family tree, so now
I won't let anyone harm my heritage or my descendants

I love it when you niggas be talkin', sayin' my name
I find it amusing when people mention my name in conversation

Seems like your mouth is not connected to your brain
It seems like you're speaking recklessly without really considering the implications

Two-zero-zero-three, and shit, it ain't the same
The world has changed since 2003, and things aren't the way they used to be

Better have a strap, my nigga, simple and plain
You should carry a weapon if you want to confront me, it's that simple

Put your nuts on the table, my nigga, let's play the game
Let's see if you're really willing to risk everything and go to war with me

Hurt you so long, you'll be addicted to pain
I'll cause you so much pain that you'll become addicted to it

I don't wanna hear what you meant, do not explain
I don't care what your intentions were, I'm not interested in your explanation

Right before you lay in your coffin, ho, say my name
I want my adversaries to acknowledge my dominance, even as they're on their deathbed

Why do you hate me? (Hate me)
I don't understand why you have animosity towards me

I came from nothin', blood sweat and tears, you did not create me
I emerged from a place of hardship and struggle, and you had no role in shaping who I am

How can you doubt me? (Doubt me)
I don't understand why you would question my abilities or character

You don't know shit about me, there'd be no West Coast without me
You have no real understanding of who I am, and the West Coast rap scene wouldn't exist without my contributions

Cut with the bullshit (bullshit)
Stop with the meaningless talk and get to the point

I struggle for survival and now you tryna act like my rival
I had to fight hard to get where I am, and now you're trying to challenge me

Watch what you say, partner, it's a small earth
Be careful what you say, the world is relatively small and word gets around

Don't play games with your life, nigga, it's not worth
Don't take your life for granted, it's too valuable to waste

All the pain (all the pain), all the agony (all the agony)
I've experienced significant pain and hardship in my life and career

All the horror (all the horror), all the tragedy (all the tragedy)
I've endured numerous horrifying and tragic events in my life

Put your hands up people, it's time to fight now
It's time to take action and defend ourselves against our enemies

I beat holes in your chest, remain hostile
I'll fight you so ferociously that it will leave a physical impact on you

Threaten my life? (Come on)
I don't take any threats to my life lightly

One day you'll understand
Eventually, you'll come to appreciate the truth and understand why I'm so driven

They say that pride is the sign of a foolish man
Some people believe that excessive pride is a sign of stupidity

So who the fuck you think you talkin' to?
Do you know who you're talking to? Show me some respect

Live and direct in the flesh, I'm right in front of you
I'm present and standing right in front of you in this moment

I never really smashed on Jermaine's ass, Dre smashed him
I'm clarifying that I wasn't the one who physically attacked Jermaine Dupri, Dr. Dre was

Nobody ganged up 'til he came back and jacked him
No one had a reason to attack Dupri until he instigated the situation by stealing from someone

I never really brought it to his ass, I tapped him
I didn't escalate the situation by physically assaulting him, I merely confronted him

I could have been like Treach, poom-papped and slapped him
I could've responded with excessive violence, like rapper Treach

Purple, for mimicking him with two rappin' Urkels
I'm criticizing Dupri for copying my style and for making it seem silly

I could of snapped, took it past rap and hurt you
I could've resorted to physical violence and seriously injured you

But I didn't, I kept it on wax and served you
Instead, I chose to respond with a diss track and outdo you with my lyrics

I square dance 'cause I'm sick of rappin' circles
I'm tired of the repetitive nature of the rap game and I'm ready to try something new

Around these clowns, steady tryna call me out
People are constantly trying to challenge me and start a conflict

It's like I'm listening to motherfuckin' dogs meow
Their words and actions have no real impact on me, it's like listening to dogs meowing

You'd probably do better tryna come and stomp me out
You'd have a better chance of defeating me if you came at me with physical force

You don't want it with rap, this is what I'm all about, come on
You're not prepared to deal with my skills as a rapper, this is what I excel at

(I) No gangsta, you ain't either
Neither one of us is a true gangster

(Will) But I know that I spit ether
But I know that I have superior skills when it comes to rapping

(Not) I shit across your belly
I'm insulting you for being inferior to me in every way

(Lose) Show you I'm not R. Kelly
I'm proving to you that I'm not someone who takes advantage of minors or engages in other inappropriate behavior like R. Kelly

X, pass me the weed
Xzibit, please hand me the marijuana

I'ma put my ashes out on his ass for the last time, man
I'm going to use the end of my blunt to burn my enemies for the last time

Watch your fuckin' mouth
Be careful what you say to me

It's the last time, man
This is the final confrontation

I'm through
I'm finished with this situation