Rap Game
Eminem D12 Lyrics

The rap game, hip-hop 101
The world of rap music, a fundamental lesson in hip-hop culture

The hardest nine to five you'll ever have
It's a challenging profession that requires constant effort and dedication

You can't learn this shit in no history book
This knowledge and experience can't be obtained from traditional education

You ready to rap, motherfucker?
Are you prepared to become a rapper and face the challenges that come with it?

You ready to sell your soul? Hahaha
Are you willing to compromise your values and integrity for success in the industry?

The rap game will fuck you up
The rap industry can be destructive and damaging to those involved

I'm a disrupted nigga, you made me crazy
I'm a troubled individual, and your actions have contributed to my madness

You shoulda slayed me as a baby
It would have been better if you had killed me when I was a baby

Behavin' shadier than Wes Craven
I'm acting more suspicious and deceptive than a horror movie director

And you ain't even gotta pay me
I'll cause harm and chaos without requiring any compensation

I take pleasure of laying a nigga down daily
I enjoy defeating and overpowering my opponents on a daily basis

You face me, drunk or sober, you'll faint fast
Whether you confront me while intoxicated or sober, you'll quickly lose consciousness

I'm never fucked up to where I can't whoop your ass
I'm always in a state of mind where I can defeat you physically

You'll neck'll get snapped with bare hands, fuck music
I can easily break your neck with my hands, regardless of your musical talent

Is he rappin'? It's cool but fools, just don't confuse it
If you think I'm just rapping, that's fine, but don't underestimate my true intentions

What happens, these dudes get rude and then I lose it
When people disrespect me, I become enraged and lose control

I'm scandalous, I blow your two kids off the atlas
I'm notorious and will harm your children without hesitation

With a gat that's bigger than Godzilla's back, nigga
I possess a firearm larger than the legendary monster, Godzilla

You are not real and in fact, you'll feel the effect
You lack authenticity, and as a result, you will face the consequences

Of a crack dealer, y'all president sends me smack
The president indirectly supports the drug trade, supplying me with drugs

And got a Mack 10 with it, so I ain't gotta rap
I have a powerful weapon, so I don't need to rely on my rap skills

But I'm thankful for that, don't mistakin' me, black
I appreciate my circumstances, but don't misunderstand my intentions

Or you'll be stankin' in the back of a fuckin' Cadillac
Otherwise, you will end up dead and left in the trunk of a Cadillac

I'ma get snuffed, 'cause I ain't said enough to pipe down
I'm at risk of being attacked because I haven't silenced myself

I'll pipe down when the Wh- H- is wiped out
I'll remain quiet when the injustices and corruption are eradicated

When I see that little Ch- dyke get sniped out
When I witness a disrespectful individual meet a deadly end

Lights out, bitch, adios, goodnight
I'm prepared to eliminate you, leaving you in darkness and bidding you farewell

Now put that in your little pipe and bite down
Consider and contemplate my words before you respond

Think for a minute 'cause the hype has died down
Take a moment to reflect because the excitement and attention have diminished

That I won't go up in the Oval Office right now
That I'm not willing to confront those in power, particularly the President, at this moment

And flip whatever ain't tied down upside down
I will cause chaos and disrupt anything that isn't securely fixed in its place

I'm all for America, fuck the government
I support the country but detest the actions and policies of the government

Tell that C. Delores Tucker slut to suck a dick
Convey an offensive message to C. Delores Tucker, insulting her and dismissing her beliefs

Motherfucker ducked, what the fuck, son of a bitch
Someone evaded or avoided me, which is infuriating

Take away my gun, I'm gonna tuck some other shit
If my firearm is confiscated, I'll find alternative weapons to carry

Can't tell me shit about the tricks of this trade
You can't educate me about the tactics and strategies of this profession

Switchblade with a little switch that switch blades
I possess a switchblade with a mechanism that enables the switching of blades

And switch from a six to a sixteen inch blade
The blade length can be adjusted from a six-inch to a sixteen-inch blade

Shit's like a samurai sword, a sensai
The weapon is similar to a samurai sword, wielded by a skilled teacher

Shit just don't change to this day
These circumstances remain constant up to the present day

I'm this way, still tell that ut-slay itch-bay
I haven't changed, and I can still fool that stupid bitch

Uck-say my ick-day, 'scuse my ig-pay atin-lay
Disregard my vulgar language, excuse my pig Latin

But uck-fay you ig-pay (50)
But fuck you, pig (50 Cent)

I bet you'd rather me drink and drown in my own inequity
You would prefer me to suffer and self-destruct due to my flaws and vices

But fuck that, I'ma rap 'til y'all all get sick of me
Regardless, I will continue rapping until everyone becomes tired of me

And clutch my nutsack and spit all who pick at me
I'll assert my dominance and retaliate against those who provoke me

A pitt and rott mix, fuck the dogs you sic on me
I'm a ferocious and aggressive threat, disregarding the dogs you send after me

I'm sayin' you motherfuckers don't know us, quit playin'
You don't understand me and my crew, so stop pretending

If I'm broke, then I'm breakin' up in the place where you layin'
If I'm financially struggling, I'll resort to burglary at your residence

You know, same shit every nigga done in his life
It's the typical actions and experiences of every individual in similar circumstances

I lived it, that's why I speak on what I want when I write
I have firsthand experience, which gives me the authority to express my thoughts and desires in my lyrics

So why should I ever fear another man
I have no reason to be afraid of another person

If he bleed like I bleed, take a piss and he stand?
If he's just as human as I am, susceptible to pain and vulnerability, why should I be intimidated?

OK, you win, you can say we can't rap
Fine, you can claim that we can't excel in rap music

But no Source never made me not buy an album
Negative reviews from a music magazine like The Source didn't deter me from purchasing an album

When they said it was wack
Even when they criticized and called it bad music

I walk in the party and just start bustin'
I enter a social gathering and immediately begin shooting

Right after I hear the last verse of 'Self Destruction'
Once the final verse of the song 'Self Destruction' is played, I commence my violent actions

This liquor makes me wanna blast the chrome
Alcohol fuels my desire to shoot my gun

To let you know The Time without Morris Day and Jerome (nigga)
I use violence to assert my dominance, just like the band The Time without key members Morris Day and Jerome

I'm low down and shifty, quickly call Swifty
I'm deceitful and cunning, so I immediately contact my associate Swifty

To do a drive-by on the tenth speed with 50
We plan to carry out a shooting from a bicycle with ten speeds while with 50 Cent

Ya feelin' lucky? Squeeze
Do you think you're fortunate? Well, I'll pull the trigger

I catch you outside of Chuck E. Cheese
I'll find you outside a family restaurant called Chuck E. Cheese

With your seed, you'll be an unlucky G
If you're with your child, you'll face unfortunate consequences

My lifestyle is unstable, a partyin' addict
My life is chaotic and filled with excessive partying and addiction

They said no fightin' in the club so I brought me a 'matic
The club has a rule against fighting, so I brought my firearm instead

Coughin' and static, I jump niggas, call me a rabbit
Amidst chaos and confrontation, I attack individuals quickly and unexpectedly, like a rabbit

Poppin' the tablet and guns to saw you in half with
I consume drugs and possess firearms with the intention of causing severe harm

Believe me, we run this rap shit, fo' sheezy
Trust me, we dominate and control the rap music industry

Make makin' millions look easy (yeah)
We effortlessly achieve success and accumulate vast amounts of money

Everywhere you turn, you see me, you hear me
I am constantly present and influential wherever you go

Believe me, before you see my pistol in 3-D
Consider the repercussions before witnessing my gun in three dimensions

No time to call a peace treaty
There is no opportunity to negotiate a truce or reconciliation

Dial 911, 'cause you need the
Call emergency services because you require immediate assistance

Police to help you, believe me
You'll rely on the police to aid you in times of trouble, trust me

I snatch the tongue from the sidewalk and piss on the curb
I display dominance and disrespect by removing someone's ability to speak and urinating on the ground

This is absurd, these street niggas twistin' my words
The actions and interpretations of these individuals from the streets distort my intended message

We finally could say goodbye to Hollywood
We can finally depart from the glamorized and superficial world of Hollywood

'Cause Proof and Sean Penn share nothin' in common
Proof and Sean Penn, despite both being associated with Hollywood, have nothing in common

The nastiest band with gas in each hand
We are the most dangerous group, armed with gasoline in both hands

We never bow down to be a flash in the pan
We refuse to conform and have short-lived success like a passing trend

No remorse, fuck your stature, dog
We have no regrets and disrespect your reputation, my friend

Nothin' to do with hands when I clap at y'all
I don't need to engage in physical confrontation; I'll simply shoot at all of you

I'll put your jaw on the ground with the four and the pound
I'll strike you in the jaw, causing you to fall to the ground, using a four-barrel firearm

Then I'm gone outta town 'fore the law come around
I'll flee the area before law enforcement arrives

So we can battle with raps, we can battle with gats
We can engage in rap battles or engage in armed confrontations

Matter of fact, we can battle for plaques (this rap game)
In fact, we can compete for achievements and accolades in the rap music industry

I'm too fuckin' retarded
I'm incredibly foolish and mentally impaired

I don't give a fuck about my dick
I have no concern or regard for my own sexual desires

That's why I'm datin' Lorena Bobbet
That's why I'm in a relationship with Lorena Bobbitt, infamous for severing her husband's penis

My group had an argument, who was the largest
My band had a dispute on who was the most significant or influential

Now they all is dead and I'm rollin' as a solo artist
Now they are all deceased, and I'm pursuing a career as a solo musician

Plus I made the beats and wrote all the raps
In addition, I produced the instrumentals and authored all the lyrics

Well, I really didn't, but I did accordin' to this contract
Actually, I didn't do it, but according to this contract, I'm credited for it

I was thrown in the snow with nowhere to go
I was left stranded in a harsh environment with no options

Freezin' 20 below, forced to join Bel Biv Devoe
Enduring freezing temperatures, I had no choice but to join the group Bel Biv Devoe

My little girl, she shouldn't listen to these lyrics
My daughter shouldn't be exposed to the explicit content in these lyrics

That's why I glued her headphones to her ear to make sure she hear it
That's why I affixed her headphones to her ears to ensure she listens to it

If rap don't work, I'm startin' a group with Garth Brooks
If my rap career doesn't succeed, I'll form a musical group with country artist Garth Brooks

Hahaha, 50, sing the hook
Laughter, 50 Cent, provide the chorus