This Is Family
Fabolous Lyrics

Where the fuck's all these niggas saying Ran' isn't hot
I'm wondering who these people are that are claiming Ransom isn't talented.

I damage the block
I create chaos and intimidate the neighborhood.

I scramble like Randall with rocks
I move quickly and unpredictably, like Randall did when dealing drugs.

I'm that nigga in the gambling spot
I'm the respected and confident person in the place where people gamble.

Cracking jokes and drinking liquor
I'm having a good time, making people laugh and enjoying some alcoholic beverages.

You still gotta hand me your watch
Even in a casual situation, people still feel compelled to give me their valuable possessions for safekeeping.

I'm in the kitchen with the pans and the pots
I am actively involved in illegal activities, specifically drug dealing.

Razor on the plate, trying to figure out how many grams I'm a chop
I'm using a razor blade to measure and cut drugs, contemplating the most efficient division of the substance.

Family or not, some niggas making plans with the cops
Even though they may be part of my family, certain individuals are collaborating with law enforcement.

Trying to figure how to make this animal stop
They are strategizing ways to end my criminal activities.

Who these niggas trying to take down
I'm questioning the identities of the people attempting to eliminate me.

Break down, tray pound, eight rounds
They are armed and ready to retaliate with gunfire.

He ain't feeling nothing from the waist down
If they shoot me, I won't feel any pain or fear.

Hit up, lit up, he never gonna get up
Once they shoot and injure me, I won't be able to recover or fight back.

There's only one legend alive
I am the only truly remarkable and influential person who is still alive.

The rest you gotta dig up
All the other impressive individuals have passed away and are buried.

You acting like it's hard roast ya
I'm mocking your tough demeanor and pretending it's difficult to insult you.

I'll creep in your crib, and put your brains on your Barkley posters
I will enter your home unnoticed and brutally murder you, leaving your brain splattered on your Charles Barkley memorabilia.

Got no time to be boxing around
I am too busy and focused to waste time engaging in pointless arguments or fights.

I got the ox and the pound
I possess a firearm and a large amount of drugs.

I'll leave you in the box in the ground
I will kill you and leave your lifeless body buried in a coffin.

Got the keys to the game, and we locking this down
I have complete control and dominance in this criminal world, ensuring its stability.

Underwater with the sharks, and we not gonna drown
Despite being surrounded by dangerous individuals, we will not be defeated.

Got the order from the narcs, they still watching the town
The police or informants have given us instructions, and they continue to monitor our activities.

I'm copping a pound
I am acquiring a significant amount of drugs for distribution.

They ain't no stopping us now, my nigga
Nobody can hinder or impede our progress and success.

Ya clip trip, clip spit
I have a gun with a magazine that malfunctions and spits out bullets.

Get your strip wet
I will cause chaos and violence in your neighborhood or territory.

I got the rubber grip Smith and my rich sweats
I am armed with a firearm and dressed in expensive clothing.

Player haters talking 'bout they gonna get Freck
Jealous individuals are making threats, claiming they will harm Freck.

I'm in the Lamb' sunk lower than the shipwreck
I am driving a luxurious Lamborghini, appearing inconspicuous and hidden like a sunken ship.

They call me bar-for-bar 'cause I spit the better lines
My rap skills are renowned, as I consistently deliver superior and impressive verses.

The white bitch got rich like Federline
A white woman I am involved with has become wealthy, similar to Kevin Federline.

Fuck a g-pack, I'll show you how to read crack
I have no interest in a small package of drugs. Instead, I will demonstrate how to produce and distribute crack cocaine.

You get it soft and then you rock it like T-Mac
After acquiring the drugs in their less potent form, you transform and sell them, emulating Tracy McGrady's ability to excel under pressure.

The weed good price, plus it smoke speci
I offer high-quality marijuana at a reasonable price, and it has a unique and enjoyable effect when smoked.

Three thousand full pound of some Dro Pesci
I have 3,000 grams of marijuana, resembling a pound, known for its exceptional quality, similar to Joe Pesci's acting skills.

Y'all niggas only talkers
All of you are merely talkative and lack action or credibility.

I'll let my homies spark ya
I'll allow my friends to engage in violence against you.

We in the spurs, that's faster than Tony Parker
We move swiftly and effectively, like the San Antonio Spurs in their prime, specifically Tony Parker.

This is family nigga don't ever cross my brother
I emphasize the importance of loyalty and warn others to never betray or harm my brother.

Like Big Worm, niggas rather cross their mother
People are willing to betray even their own mother, similar to Big Worm's ruthless nature in the film 'Friday.'

Mention names in my family tree
If you dare to speak negatively about those connected to me or my relatives,

This nigga talking crazy like insanity plea
This person is speaking nonsensically, as if pleading insanity in court.

I, swear to god, the next nigga I give it to
I promise that the next person I confront or target,

Is going to a place FedEx can't deliver to
They will meet a violent fate, where traditional delivery services like FedEx cannot reach or save them.

I'm West Philly Freck, yeah I get dirty
I am Freck from West Philadelphia and engage in illicit and immoral activities.

I'm the best, hands down, like six-thirty
I am undoubtedly the most talented and skilled, similar to the position of the hands on a clock at 6:30.

Like Michael J. Fox, I got +Family Ties+
Similar to the TV show 'Family Ties' that Michael J. Fox starred in, I have strong connections and loyalty within my family.

Posing us can't be wise
Attempting to challenge or threaten us is not a wise decision.

Swept across the family dies
If anyone within our family is affected or harmed, it will have widespread consequences and lead to retaliation.

Something small as a look, can bring about a man's demise
Even a seemingly insignificant action, like a glare or expression, can result in someone's death.

And whoever he stands beside, hit him where he can't survive
If someone associates with our enemies or opposes us, we will attack them in a way that ensures their demise.

Throw the drop, or slip an object, if not then missing
We will drop or subtly plant evidence to frame someone for a crime, and if that fails, we will make them disappear.

Nine shot, pop a clip in, pine box the opposition
We will shoot our enemies nine times, reload the gun, and bury them in a pine casket.

Put him in formal dress, right hand across the left
We will prepare their body for a funeral, placing their right hand over their left in a respectful manner.

No autopsy necessary, determined the cause of death
An autopsy is not needed because we already know how they died.

Six shots across the chest should explain his loss of breath
Shooting the person six times in the chest will be the reason for their inability to breathe.

Skin peeled off your flesh, I know you wish you wore a vest
We will brutally harm you, removing the skin from your body, leaving you regretting not wearing protective body armor.

That's a no brainer, I'm coming with both flamers
It's obvious that I will come prepared with two firearms to inflict harm.

I'll spray 'em, but I'm no painter
I will use my firearms to shoot and harm them, but I am not an artist.

To this here, I'm no stranger
I am very familiar and experienced with this violent lifestyle.

It's obvious you no bangers
You are clearly not involved in any criminal activities or violence.

You dudes pose no danger
You individuals are harmless and present no threat to us.

Your whole crew chumps, in the closet like coat hangers
All of your associates are weak and cowardly, hiding like coats on hangers in a closet.

Like purple broke up in the dutch
Your plans and operations have fallen apart, similar to the way purple marijuana breaks apart when rolled into a cigar.

Leave you broke up on a crush
We will leave you financially and emotionally devastated, similar to being crushed.

That's what happens when shooters choke up in the clutch
When inexperienced shooters become anxious or nervous in critical situations, they fail to perform effectively.

We gonna body you, and have to hook your wife to an I.V. too
We will kill you, and your wife will be so emotionally devastated that she will require medical care and support.

Put both of your parents side by side in I.C.U
We will harm your parents to the point where they require intensive care unit treatment, endangering their lives.

Closed casket so they can't have a proper wake
Your funeral will have a closed casket, preventing mourners from having a traditional viewing.

Don't interfere with family business, that's how we operate
Do not involve yourself in our personal affairs, as that's how we function and handle things.

Niggas is letting birds turn the tables on they squad
Individuals are allowing informants or snitches to gather evidence and manipulate the situation against them and their group.

Need help with a jump, got some cables in the car
They require assistance to start their vehicle, carrying jumper cables in case of emergencies.

Cause they all become nondescript
When facing a serious situation, these individuals become anonymous and unremarkable.

When something bright is on your wrist
When you wear expensive and flashy jewelry,

Like you repping the bionic six
It appears as if you are part of a powerful and advanced group of individuals.

Who wanna fire, when guns fire, your lungs tire
Who would want to engage in a gunfight when bullets fired can cause extreme exhaustion or even death.

I'm an idol, niggas is San-jaya, now who wanna try us
I am revered and idolized, while others are insignificant and comparable to the unsuccessful musician Sanjaya Malakar.

That four-five will spit
My .45 caliber firearm will discharge bullets.

I'll slump you in the driver seat
I will incapacitate you, making you slump or collapse while seated in the driver's seat of a vehicle.

And make you really ghost ride the whip
I will make you lose control of your vehicle, causing it to move erratically and dangerously.

It's real talk, shade niggas couldn't get a tan from me
I am speaking honestly and directly, as even individuals who thrive on negativity cannot cause me any harm or affect.

Cause I get in the ring for that Vince McMahon money
Similar to professional wrestlers who participate in fights for financial gain, I am willing to engage in violent activities for monetary compensation.

Soon as his un-tuck BAM
As soon as he removes the gun from the concealed position, I will react swiftly and aggressively.

Talking about you touch grams
You are boasting about your involvement in drug trafficking or drug usage.

I'm coming through your window something like +Brother Man+
I will forcefully enter your premises through a window, similar to the character Brother Man from the TV show 'Martin.'

It's just who we are
Engaging in violence and criminal behavior is an integral part of our identity and lifestyle.

If I see yar, it's E.R
If I encounter you, it will result in a trip to the emergency room due to bodily harm.

Vacay in D.R., shirt and jeans, g-star
I take vacations in the Dominican Republic, dressed in fashionable and high-end clothing.

Tell me how they gonna manage
I am challenging their ability to handle or cope with the dangerous situations we present.

Letting off Virgina Techs now, dudes ain't even safe on campus
We are firing guns indiscriminately, creating an unsafe environment even on educational campuses like Virginia Tech.

Gotta spaz on cowards
We must show intense anger and aggression towards individuals who exhibit weakness or fear.

Every twenty-four, every half-hour
We are constantly on high alert and ready to respond to threats or attacks, every hour of the day.

Niggas be trying to be Jack Bauer
People attempt to imitate or emulate the character Jack Bauer from the TV show '24,' known for his bravery and willingness to engage in violence.

So let fam' keep talking
We will disregard and ignore the gossip or criticisms coming from our acquaintances or relatives.

You gonna need a 'Weekend At Bernie's'
If you want to see or interact with your deceased friends, you will require a situation similar to the film 'Weekend At Bernie's.'

If you trying to see a +Dead Man Walking+
If you want to witness and confront someone who is destined for demise or already deceased.

I guess it's left to me, the popcorn slinger, to pop off nigga
It appears that I, the person who sells popcorn in movie theaters, am the one who must initiate or escalate the violence, my friend.

Callouses on my pop finger, pop off nigga
I have developed tough skin on my trigger finger from firing weapons, so be prepared for me to initiate violence.

Pop through, throw the drop, kick the lock off dump
I will burst through the door, detach the suppressor from my firearm, and forcefully open any locked compartments to reveal hidden weapons or substances.

'Fore them bodies drop out, six glocks in the trunk
Before we dispose of corpses, we will ensure that we have stored six handguns in the trunk of a vehicle.

Chef boy supplying, whip whop is drying
I, as the chef, am providing the drugs, while the beaters used for mixing are drying.

When they move that, more whip whop arriving
Once the current supply has been sold, we will immediately obtain and distribute a fresh batch of drugs.

And my connect from Phoenix, the connect named Phoenix
The person I am supplied by is from Phoenix, and their name itself references the mythical firebird.

Still Keep the iron like my right hand anemic
I continue to carry a firearm, similar to how my right hand lacks vital strength or energy due to anemia.

For the family, I'll be squeezing, no reason
I will use firearms to protect or benefit my family, disregarding any justification or rationale.

Blood work, nobody leaving this bitch breathing
Through violence or intimidation, we will ensure that nobody survives or escapes this dangerous situation.

Niggas on the low, kidnapped my flow
People secretly imitate or steal my style and flow without giving credit or acknowledgment.

Coulda asked for it, I woulda gift wrapped my flow
If they had requested to emulate my style, I would have willingly and graciously shared my flow with them.

Don't gotta ask for it, I'm gonna sit back the fo'
Since they did not ask for permission, I will hold back and not share my unique style.

Flip it around, let the handle crack ya jaw
I will reverse the grip on my gun, using the handle to strike and break your jaw.

East-side, west-side, I'll be in my Converse
I am present and active on both the east and west sides, wearing Converse sneakers as my preferred footwear.

This a convict rapping, It's a con's verse
I am rapping as a convicted criminal, and this verse contains the perspective and experiences of a con artist.

Arm & Hammer mis-man, 'Los, Joey, or Ris-am
Armed with a strong and reputable brand like Arm & Hammer, I am supported by individuals named 'Los,' 'Joey,' or 'Ris-am.'

All they gotta do is chirp
All they need to do is communicate or signal.

And them things are gonna blis-am
Once they notify me, I will quickly and effectively take action, resulting in the disappearance or elimination of certain individuals.

Shake down, fiz-am
We will conduct a thorough search or interrogation, causing great fear or panic.

Straight from the Brooklyn borough that never riz-an
Coming directly from Brooklyn, where violence and criminal activity are always present and escalating.

This is family nigga, do not cross the brothers
I want to emphasize the importance of loyalty and warn others against betraying or harming my brothers.

I'll put you in the box, one hand across the other
I will kill you, arranging your body in a coffin with one hand placed over the other as a sign of respect in death.

A small price to pay, son, it might cost your mother
While it may seem insignificant to me, the consequences of your actions could result in great pain and suffering for your mother.

One of your grandparents, even your baby brother
Additionally, your grandparents and even your youngest sibling will also face grave consequences.

Cause everybody knows, everybody goes
Everyone is aware that everybody eventually dies.

I want them in coffins, everybody's closed
I desire and intend for them to be buried in caskets, signifying the end of their lives.

Related by the streets, this is family beef
Bound by the shared experiences and hardships of the streets, our conflicts and rivalries can be considered family disputes.

So better not touch a branch on this family tree
I advise against interfering or causing harm to anyone associated with our family, as it will have severe consequences.