Rap Game
Eminem & D12 feat. 50 cent Lyrics


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Yeah, Shady (Woo!)
Ha ha, 50 Cent
G-G-G-G-G-G-UNIT
(Here we go again, yeah)
Uh huh, ha ha ha
Does it make you mad, when I switch my flow
You can't understand, how I get my dough
50 Cent, I'm on fire, 'cause Shady said so
(Here we go!) I'm on fire

Everybody's in a rush, to try and get the throne
I just get on the track, and try to set the tone
I ain't tryna use nobody, as a stepping stone
But don't compare me, I'm better off, just left alone
And I ain't even tryna go there, with record sales
I'm just tryna keep it humble, and respect myself
Say what up, keep stepping, and just rep D-12
Keep my nose clean and stay away from, weapons, jail
And living reckless, but if you gon' check my belt
You may see something else, I use to protect myself
A vest, to stop a Ruger, and deflect its shells
And send 'em back at you, faster than they left the barrel
And I don't even carry guns no more, I don't got to
Got undercover cops, that'll legally pop you
And I den seen a lotta people, cross the line
But this motherfucker Ja, must have lost his mind
That ex, got him thinking he was DMX
Then he switched to Pac, now he's tryna be him next
So which one are you, X, Luther, Pac or Michael
Just keep singing the same song, recycled
We all much rather get along, than fight you
Me and Halie dance to ya songs, we like you
And you don't really wanna step inside no mic booth
Come on now, you know the white boy will bite you
I hurt ya pride dog, and you know I don't like to
But I will if I have to, wit syllable after
Syllable I'll just slap ya, killin' you faster
Then you popin' pill after, little pill of them tabs of
That shit you're on, but if you want it, you got it
You'd bump this shit too, if we ain't diss you on it
But if we lock horns, we could charge harder than Busta
We bump heads, wit any motherfucka' that wants ta
So what's the, deal, what's with all the tough talk
When I walked up to you, like "Ja, what up dog?"
How come you didn't say, you had a problem then
When you were standing there with all ya men
We could have solved it then, I'm a grown man dog, come holla
All you did was laugh then, smile and swallow
Another one of those little ex pills, in front of me
And tell me 50 Cent was everything, that you wanna be, come on

[Chorus: x2]
I, know, you don't want it wit me
You, know, you don't want it wit me
You, talk, but soon we goin' see
You, don't wanna bump heads with me

(Tony Yayo!) You couldn't son me if my father helped you
My punchlines is hot, my bars will melt you
Ja you Stuard Little, shells'll lift you
Every other week, I'm buying a new pistol
I clap at yo ass, wit this chrome .38
And put six through ya hats, that's seven and 3-8
Irv you ain't Suge Knight, you shook night
I put my knife in ya wind pipe, you bleed on the turnpike
You know and I know, who took ya chain
You got robbed two times, so ya ass a lame
I there to die for this shit, all I need is bail
You better stick to the movies, with Steven Segal

[Chorus: x2]

(Lloyd Banks!) Fuck that I'm tired of hearing
These industry niggas starting to get outta hand
Like I won't find ya whereabouts, by stomp-ing 'em out ya man
You killing New York, even in Comp-ton, they understand
I'm on the block where you was raised doin' chocolate up out the van, and
They see me pop up on icy, cause I could
You den lost yo money, prolly forgot yo way around the hood (hood)
Cause when you paranoid, it's hard to make good songs
How you want it wit' us, when half your artists got makeup on
Every magazine I open, you on ya knees, taking prayer pictures
And you ain't even get shot yet, you scared bitches
You don't know nothing about what pain is sucka
I put yo ass to the ground, like a train conductor, motherfucker

[Chorus: x2]

Yeah, nigga!
Yeah, Shady, Aftermath, G-Unit!
What the fuck you think they call us G-Unit for?
'Cause we move units, uh huh
And don't think we ain't billing you




For this motherfucking studio time
Matter fact keep it over fifty, we call it even, ha

Overall Meaning

In “Rap Game,” Eminem, D12, and 50 Cent take aim at other rappers in the industry for their lack of originality and authenticity. The song is brimming with confidence as the three rappers boast their success and call out those they see as undeserving of their place in the rap game. Eminem’s verse in particular is critical of artists who appropriate the styles of icons like Tupac and DMX without bringing anything new to the table. He also addresses the many rumors and controversies surrounding his own life, including his previous drug abuse and brush with the law.


Throughout the track, the three rappers make it clear that they are not to be messed with. The chorus is a warning to anyone who might dare to cross them: “You know you don’t want it with me / You talk, but soon we going to see / You don’t want to bump heads with me.” As with much of Eminem’s music, “Rap Game” is an unapologetic celebration of the rapper’s talent, success, and superiority.


Line by Line Meaning

Does it make you mad, when I switch my flow
Do you become angry when I change my rap style?


You can't understand, how I get my dough
You are unable to comprehend how I make my money


50 Cent, I'm on fire, 'cause Shady said so
I am hot right now, according to Shady's endorsement


Everybody's in a rush, to try and get the throne
Everyone is in a hurry to be the best in the rap game


I just get on the track, and try to set the tone
I focus on my own performance instead of worrying about the competition


A vest, to stop a Ruger, and deflect its shells
I wear a bulletproof vest to protect myself from gunshots


We all much rather get along, than fight you
We would prefer to have a peaceful relationship with you instead of engaging in conflict


I hurt ya pride dog, and you know I don't like to
I damage your pride as a rapper, but I don't enjoy doing it


You don't wanna bump heads with me
You don't want to have a confrontation or argument with me


My punchlines is hot, my bars will melt you
My lyrics are extremely powerful and will render you speechless


I put my knife in ya wind pipe, you bleed on the turnpike
I will kill you with a knife and leave your body in the middle of the road


Every magazine I open, you on ya knees, taking prayer pictures
Whenever I look at a magazine, I see you in a vulnerable position, like a person praying


And you ain't even get shot yet, you scared bitches
You claim to be tough, but you are actually afraid of confrontation


'Cause we move units
Our rap group is successful and sells a lot of albums


And don't think we ain't billing you
We are going to charge you for using our studio


Matter fact keep it over fifty, we call it even
Actually, you owe us more than fifty dollars, but if you pay that much, we will consider it even




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: VON M CARLISLE, DE SHAUN DUPREE HOLTON, RUFUS JOHNSON, ONDRE C MOORE, DENAUN M PORTER

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@sebjesced

@Holy Saint Of Allah I snatch the chalk from the sidewalk and piss on the curb
This is absurd, these street niggas twistin' my words
We finally could say goodbye to Hollywood
‘Cause Proof and Shyne, man, shit, nothing in common
The nastiest band with gats in each hand
We never bow down to be a flash in the pan
No remorse; fuck your stature, dog!
Nothing to do with hands when I clap at y'all
Put your jaw on the ground with the four and the pound
Then I'm gone outta town 'fore the law come around
So we can battle with raps, we can battle with gats
Matter of fact we can battle for plaques theyres his bars



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@AHMAD16249

D12 - Rap Game (feat. 50 Cent)
0:37 - Swifty McVay
1:18 - Eminem
2:27 - Kon Artis
2:59 - Kuniva
3:28 - 50 Cent
3:48 - Proof
4:20 - Bizarre

@231994C

McVay is heavily underrated. All his verses are insane.

@M3rk420

@@231994C yeah. His entire portion of this song is so fucking sick.

@obinator9065

@@M3rk420 shit on you and purple pills too. The dude is vicious lol

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swifty though

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