The Hot Boys were originally based loosely on a group of hustlers and gangsters that ran uptown New Orleans in the late 80's and early 90's. The original Hot Boys were Terrence "Gangsta" Williams (Brother of Cash Money CEO Bryan "Birdman" Williams) Sterling, Mosquito, and Dooney. The only surviving Hot Boy is Gangsta, who is currently serving three life sentences in Ohio. Bryan "Birdman" Williams has always maintained a close relationship with the remaining Hot Boy, which has fueled rumors that the Cash Money CEO may be involved in illegal activities, including the 1996 murder of Cash Money rapper Yella Boy of U.N.L.V.. The later Hot Boys group on Cash Money took this name, but had no connection with this earlier group.
Throughout the year of 2001, there was a lot of controversy surrounding legal issues within members of the group. Juvenile, B.G., and Turk felt like they weren't getting their "fair share" in their money from Baby and Slim, the owners of Cash Money Records. This led to the three departing from Cash Money Records in 2002. After some time away from the label, they resigned in 2003 and the group released their third and to date last album, titled Let 'Em Burn. Following this album more issues with the label ensued, and the three again left Cash Money. From then until 2010, Lil Wayne was the only former Hot Boys member still on Cash Money. However, this changed in 2010 when B.G. & Turk resigned with the label.
In 2007, B.G. and Lil Wayne announced that the Hot Boys would reunite for another album in 2010.[4] To further the announcement, on a televised interview promoting Tha Carter III, Lil Wayne stated to the public, "this was going to happen, and not just a rumor, but that some things needed to be taken care of before the album is a possibility". This led to a surprise track on a Lil Wayne mixtape with the Hot Boys and Mannie Fresh called "Money All Around Me" which also promoted their reunion. On B.G.'s album Too Hood to Be Hollywood, Ya Heard Me with B.G., Juvenile, and Trey Songz debuted as a possible single for their upcoming album.The Hot Boys officially reunited on stage at a concert.
Down Here
Hot Boy$ Lyrics
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You know about the hot boys nigga
Nigga say New Orleans fake
Nigga better fear down here
We have mo' murders than the days
And a year down here
You got coke we'd a make
Ya disappear down here
Ya block clear down here
If you ain't from here
You better not come live down here
We drank champagne we don't fuck
With beer down here
We straight snakes we come at'cha
From the rear down here
We straight guerrillas you get it
How you live down here
I'ma chopper toter I ain't
Never showed no fear
I duct tape ya rope ya and
Cut ya from ear ta ear b Geezy is one of the
Hottest niggas in the pad
Get outta line with me and
I'll leave ya shit flat
Clickin' and clackin' blacka and
Bangin' ridin' at night
Jackin' and slangin' hustlin' and peerin'
Man that's my life
Baby, slim, fresh, juve, weezy, turk
That's my clique
Disrespect 'em a get 'cha call
Ta the morgue quick nigga
You know about the hot boys
Disrespect 'em a get a call
Ta the morgue quick
I come with, K's and Glocks
Ready ta spray the block
Raise the spot, blica-blazin' hot
See I'm the
Youngest CMB nigga holly grove hard hitter
Get rid of niggas if you
Come with the correct scrilla
I'm on de'netha dela it turn me ta killer
Say it's a shame 'cause
Wayne an untamed guerrilla
Ya got the dope and ya ya
You drop it like it burn
I get that rope and tape
And I gotta have yurn
I know I'm raw I know I'm out thea' bad
But I get it how I live
'cause that drought ain't playin'
And I'm 'bout that cash
So I can bounce back fast
So I gotta dress in black
With dirty Reboks and mask
Pass me the smell of braise let
Me blow out my brain i'm on the block
Hotter than a trench ready ta do it again
Lil' weezy hot boy have
You feelin' the flames
'Cause these blood stains, in ya
Hilfiger my man
I ain't with that bull shittin'
Lil' one so take heave
I ain't gonna stop until all
Of you bitches leave
You mothafuckin' right I got a complex
You mothafuckin' right I'm takin' hit's
With a contract
Been in nigga everywhere but under the foots
I'm try'na take lil' daddy
Head outta the roots
I'll catch him in the broad daylight
I won't give a fuck
Find me a illegal dice game
We gon' fuck it up
Because niggas, try they best, ta catch me
But I ain't, gonna let 'em, stretch me
I'm not, abouta run, 'cause I'm a soulja
I keeps, me a gun, when in that nolia
My tongue, never lose, 'cause I'm a fool
Ask a nigga who bout it, them AK's rule
You better not be running through
Niggas that I despise
Catch you off ya bases leave
The murder rate high
Uptown is where I'm from Magnolia
Soulja 'til I die
Keep a chopper with a drum realest
They come ready ta ride
I never been a hoe nigga I been 'bout drama
Never hung with the young niggas I
Run with the ol' timers
Nigga want start something won't talk
About you bring it if you up weight it don't
Stunt we leave you banged
You didn't say you didn't
Be a man don't be no hoe
If you live by the gun then by
The gun is how you go
Niggas don't fight no more all they
Do is slang that iron
Niggas they killin' slow that's how it go in
Ain't no rules too this shit spread
When you wan' spread it
Shoot then talk later play it
How you wan' play it
You got a problem with me nigga we
Can do it how you wanna
Spin a bend in broad daylight and
I bet'cha you be a goner
Shit nigga I'm goin' all out behind mine
Burn your block down, at
Any given time nigga, what?
Nigga, what? Nigga, what? Nigga, what? we
Come na tear it up, what?
The song "Down Here" by Hot Boy$ is a vivid and uncompromising depiction of the harsh realities of life in New Orleans. The opening lines set the scene, with the lyrics implying that outsiders who dismiss the dangers of the city will soon discover that there is more violence and corruption there than almost anywhere else in the country. The next few verses go on to enumerate some of the things that make New Orleans's streets so dangerous, such as the prevalence of drugs, the lack of respect for human life, and the use of extreme violence to resolve conflicts. The lyrics suggest that only the strongest and most ruthless individuals can survive and thrive in such an environment, and that death lurks around every corner for those who aren't prepared to defend themselves.
The final verse of the song shifts the focus to the individual rappers themselves, who describe their own experiences and their own approaches to life in New Orleans. Lil' Wayne in particular speaks about his willingness to use violence to get what he wants, and his refusal to back down in the face of danger. Throughout the song, the rappers project an air of unapologetic toughness and bravado, suggesting that they have earned the respect and fear of their peers through their fierce determination and their willingness to do whatever it takes to survive in a city where weakness is not tolerated.
Overall, "Down Here" is a gritty and uncompromising portrait of life on the edge, capturing the harsh realities and raw energy of New Orleans's streets with powerful lyrics and an unflinching attitude. The song is a testament to the resilience and determination of those who live in some of the toughest neighborhoods in America, and to the power of music to capture the essence of a place and a way of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Nigga say New Orleans fake, nigga better fear down here
People who say New Orleans is fake should be afraid because there are more murders here than days in a year.
You got coke - we'd a make ya disappear down here
If you have drugs like cocaine, we will make you disappear.
We drank Champagne - we don't fuck with beer down here
We only drink expensive champagne, not cheap beer.
I'ma chopper toter - I ain't never showed no fear
I carry a gun and I'm not afraid to use it.
Baby - Slim - Fresh - Juve - Weezy - Turk
That's my clique - disrespect 'em
A get 'cha call ta the morgue quik nigga
Baby, Slim, Fresh, Juve, Weezy, and Turk are my friends and anyone who disrespects them will die.
I come with, k's and glocks, ready ta spray the block
I come armed with guns and ready to shoot.
Been in nigga everywhere but under the foots
I'm try'na take lil' daddy head outta the roots
I have been looking for someone everywhere and I'm going to kill him.
Uptown is where I'm from - Magnolia soulja til I die
I'm from Uptown and I'm a soldier from Magnolia until I die.
You better not be running through niggaz that I despise
Catch you off ya bases leave the murder rate high
You better not be messing with people I hate or I will kill you and leave the murder rate high.
Niggaz don't fight no mo' - all they do is slang that iron
Niggaz they killin' slow - that's how it go in ('99)
People don't fight anymore, they just shoot guns and kill slowly.
You got a problem with me nigga - we can do it how you wanna
Spin a bend in broad daylight and I bet'cha you be a goner
If you have a problem with me, we can fight however you want and I bet you will die.
Shit nigga I'm goin' all out behind mine
Burn your block down, at any given time nigga, what?
I will do whatever it takes to defend what is mine and I will burn down your neighborhood if necessary.
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