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.
Jack Who Take What
Hot Boy$ Lyrics
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(whoa, shit ain't gon' happ')
Look, I just come from outta town, nigga broke in my crib
Disrespect where I live, 20 g's up for who he is
Ahh he don't know how real it get
He gonna get his wig split, looked over the bricks - got nothing
But I don't play nigga, try'na take mine from him
For him ta know I was gone - know I wasn't home
Somebody had ta be inorder that I know
Time ta go in the closet, with a ride or die fit
Black hood - Girbauds - ski mask and Reebok classics
It's spreading 'bout them 20's - somebody gonna talk
Give it 3 or 4 days for it ta come out the dark
Hoe what I told ya, niggaz can't pull me ta the side
He ain't lying - I had the vibe, it was a pro-blem of mine
But for me, he showed, wasn't no love in him
So I ain't hesistate ta put them fuckin' slugs in him
(Hook 4x - [B.G.])
Jack who, Take what, from who, not me
Slip and think you can sleep - after fuckin' with B.G.
[Turk]
(Look, Look, Look)
Nigga know I got that work - so he plottin' and watchin'
Try'na see when I'm gone - so he can break in my house and
I'ma bake a cake for him, make him think I'm outta town
I know he here hustlin' I'm on my monkey talkin' loud
Tellin' my round not be there pick me up from the 'port
On my way ta Nashville, 10 bricks I'm gonna score
Prolly get a lil' dope, 'cause that dope make more money
20 dollars for a bag, Half-a-gram for a 100
This nigga just don't know, I'm on top of my game
Shoulda kept it too himself but instead he told Elan
Better get that nigga Turk, so I got ta bust his brains
If I let that nigga slide, he gonna try ta do it again
Gatta handle mine, gatta get rid of him quik
Bust him up fast, throw him in the lake then split
Jack who, take what, from who, not me
Get a bullet in ya head leave that ass on the street
(Hook 4x - [Turk])
Jack who, Take what, from who, not me
Slip and think you can sleep - after fuckin' with Teke
[Lil' Wayne]
(aight)
Okay let me explain, been sittin' on 5 bricks of cocaine
Since the drought came
Niggaz be constantly blowing me up try'na cop thangs
But the prices remain 10
I don't change it or curve it - I just slang it and serve it
You see the game is got these niggaz hurtin'
The money's nervous, so they try'na get at me for service - Let's make it happen
I'm only askin' for dime a ki' - 5 for half
Quarters go 3 - you do the rest of the math
And nigga offer me 55 so I figure he ballin'
But at my prices the average hustler with dough can afford
But I'ont know this ol' nigga so I'ma tax him 60 g. bandits
The extra 5 for shippin'-n-handlin'
When I met him, he in all black, talking 'bout he be back
Told me ta stay here while he get the stacks
Fuck is you ignorant
I cocked the Mag back quik, and knocked off his ligaments
Jack Wayne, not player that's ridiculous
(Hook 4x - [Lil' Wayne])
Jack who, Take what, from who, not me
Slip and think you can sleep - after fuckin' with Weezy
[Juvenile]
I told Ris, when my life at night with this dope
I had a bitch, I kinda like ta bite
The bitch broke with my shit
Oh yeah - I'ma found out where she at
She ain't selling none of that, look I need ta get that back
I'ma pay my people, what I owe them, 'cause I know them
And shit a get real fast,and I might have ta show them
I ain't gon' let the bitch walk, like everthing is super either
She done change the I-den-tity and acting as two people
A smart bitch, but fucked up in the game
'cause I found out her source, ta get enough of the same
Quickly, got the location and bust up his brains
Click on the 5 o'clock news, they ain't mention his name
Gatta, clear head - this for the time being
'cause these bitches right around me
Be the ones that mind's sceaming
I sell brown ta you's frown nigga
Fuck how you feel - ain't no rules now nigga
(Hook 4x - [Juvenile])
Jack who, Take what, from who, not me
Slip and think you can sleep - after fuckin' with Juve
(Outro 3x- [Juvenile])
Jack who, Take what, from who, not we
Slip and think you can sleep - after fuckin' with H.B.'s
Is you crazy?
Author: CaTasHtRoPhE21@aol.com
The song "Jack Who Take What" by Hot Boy$ depicts the harsh reality of living in the streets and the consequences of disrespecting others' territory. The song features verses from B.G., Turk, Lil Wayne, and Juvenile. The rappers portray their gangster personas, detailing their experiences with break-ins, drug deals, and retaliation against those who wronged them. B.G. describes how someone broke into his house, disrespecting his living situation, resulting in him placing a $20,000 bounty on the intruder's head. Turk tells the story of someone plotting to break into his house while he's away, but he outsmarts them by pretending to be out of town. Lil Wayne brags about his drug dealing prowess and how he deals with clients who try to lowball him. Juvenile recounts getting robbed by a woman who worked as a "middle-man" for illegal drugs, and subsequently discovering her source and attacking him.
The song highlights the dangers of the street life and how violence and retribution are often the only recourse for dealing with disputes. The rappers' depictions of violence and illegal activities are not glorified but are rather presented as a harsh reality of their lives. Their lyrics provide a glimpse into the gritty world of the underground, where survival often depends on one's ability to outsmart or outfight their adversaries.
Line by Line Meaning
(whoa, shit ain't gon' happ')
This situation is not going to end well.
Look, I just come from outta town, nigga broke in my crib
I recently returned from a trip and someone broke into my house.
Disrespect where I live, 20 g's up for who he is
He disrespected my home, so I'm offering a $20,000 reward for his identification.
He don't have the slightest mothafuckin' idea - who he dealin with
He has no clue who he is messing with.
Ahh he don't know how real it get
He doesn't understand the harsh reality of the situation.
He gonna get his wig split, looked over the bricks - got nothing
He will face severe consequences and leave empty-handed.
But I don't play nigga, try'na take mine from him
I won't tolerate someone trying to steal from me.
For him ta know I was gone - know I wasn't home
He needs to realize that I wasn't there and my home was vulnerable.
Somebody had ta be inorder that I know
Someone had to be involved for him to find out my whereabouts.
Time ta go in the closet, with a ride or die fit
It's time for me to hide in the closet with my trusted outfit.
Black hood - Girbauds - ski mask and Reebok classics
I wear a black hoodie, Girbaud jeans, a ski mask, and Reebok classics for disguise.
It's spreading 'bout them 20's - somebody gonna talk
News is spreading about the $20,000 reward, and someone will eventually reveal information.
Give it 3 or 4 days for it ta come out the dark
Wait for 3 or 4 days for the information to surface.
Hoe what I told ya, niggaz can't pull me ta the side
I warned you, people can't easily deceive or manipulate me.
He ain't lying - I had the vibe, it was a pro-blem of mine
He was telling the truth, I had a gut feeling that something was wrong.
But for me, he showed, wasn't no love in him
He revealed his true colors to me, there was no loyalty.
So I ain't hesistate ta put them fuckin' slugs in him
Therefore, I didn't hesitate to shoot him.
Jack who, Take what, from who, not me
Don't try to rob or steal from me.
Slip and think you can sleep - after fuckin' with B.G.
If you mess with B.G., don't think you can get away with it easily.
(Look, Look, Look)
(Pay attention, Pay attention, Pay attention)
Nigga know I got that work - so he plottin' and watchin'
Someone knows I have valuable merchandise, so he is planning and observing.
Try'na see when I'm gone - so he can break in my house and
He wants to determine when I'm away so he can burglarize my house.
I'ma bake a cake for him, make him think I'm outta town
I will deceive him by preparing a false alibi and make him believe I'm not around.
I know he here hustlin' I'm on my monkey talkin' loud
I know he is here trying to make money, so I'm pretending to boast and attract attention.
Tellin' my round not be there pick me up from the 'port
Instructing my friends to avoid picking me up from the airport.
On my way ta Nashville, 10 bricks I'm gonna score
I'm pretending to travel to Nashville to acquire 10 bricks of drugs.
Prolly get a lil' dope, 'cause that dope make more money
I might also acquire a small amount of drugs because it generates additional profit.
20 dollars for a bag, Half-a-gram for a 100
I'm indicating the prices of drugs for others' understanding.
This nigga just don't know, I'm on top of my game
He is unaware that I am highly skilled and successful in my illegal activities.
Shoulda kept it too himself but instead he told Elan
He should have kept the information to himself, but he told Elan.
Better get that nigga Turk, so I got ta bust his brains
He instructed someone to eliminate me, so I must retaliate violently.
If I let that nigga slide, he gonna try ta do it again
If I allow him to escape this time, he will attempt to harm me again.
Gatta handle mine, gatta get rid of him quik
I have to deal with this situation promptly and eliminate him swiftly.
Bust him up fast, throw him in the lake then split
I will physically harm him quickly, dispose of his body in a lake, and then leave the scene.
Okay let me explain, been sittin' on 5 bricks of cocaine
Allow me to clarify, I have been in possession of 5 bricks of cocaine.
Since the drought came
Since there has been a shortage of drugs in the market.
Niggaz be constantly blowing me up try'na cop thangs
People are consistently contacting me to purchase drugs.
But the prices remain 10
However, I haven't increased the prices.
I don't change it or curve it - I just slang it and serve it
I don't alter or manipulate the price, I simply sell it.
You see the game is got these niggaz hurtin'
The drug business is causing these individuals to suffer.
The money's nervous, so they try'na get at me for service - Let's make it happen
They are desperate for money, so they are trying to reach out to me for drug transactions. Let's proceed.
I'm only askin' for dime a ki' - 5 for half
I'm requesting $10,000 for one kilogram of drugs and $5,000 for half of a kilogram.
Quarters go 3 - you do the rest of the math
Quarters of a kilogram cost $3,000, you can calculate the pricing for smaller quantities.
And nigga offer me 55 so I figure he ballin'
Someone offered me $55,000, so I assumed he was wealthy.
But at my prices the average hustler with dough can afford
However, at my prices, even an average drug dealer can afford to purchase drugs.
But I'ont know this ol' nigga so I'ma tax him 60 g. bandits
Since I don't trust this older man, I will charge him an extra $60,000 for the drugs.
The extra 5 for shippin'-n-handlin'
The additional $5,000 is for shipping and handling costs.
When I met him, he in all black, talking 'bout he be back
When I encountered him, he was dressed entirely in black and promised to return.
Told me ta stay here while he get the stacks
He instructed me to wait at the current location while he retrieves the money.
Fuck is you ignorant
What the hell is wrong with you?
I cocked the Mag back quik, and knocked off his ligaments
I quickly readied my gun, shot him, and caused severe damage to his body.
Jack Wayne, not player that's ridiculous
Robbing Wayne is absurd, I'm not someone to be messed with.
I told Ris, when my life at night with this dope
I informed Ris about the dangerous lifestyle I lead involving drugs.
I had a bitch, I kinda like ta bite
I had a girlfriend who enjoyed engaging in violent activities.
The bitch broke with my shit
This girl betrayed me and took my belongings.
Oh yeah - I'ma found out where she at
I will find her and locate her current whereabouts.
She ain't selling none of that, look I need ta get that back
She isn't selling any of my stolen items, and I need to retrieve them.
I'ma pay my people, what I owe them, 'cause I know them
I'm going to give money to my associates to repay my debts since I trust them.
And shit a get real fast,and I might have ta show them
The situation is about to escalate quickly, and I may need to resort to violence.
I ain't gon' let the bitch walk, like everthing is super either
I won't allow her to simply walk away and act like everything is fine.
She done change the I-den-tity and acting as two people
She has altered her identity and is pretending to be two different individuals.
A smart bitch, but fucked up in the game
She may be intelligent, but she made a huge mistake in this lifestyle.
'cause I found out her source, ta get enough of the same
Because I discovered where she acquires her drugs to sell and obtain income.
Quickly, got the location and bust up his brains
Swiftly, I acquired the location and inflicted severe harm to him.
Click on the 5 o'clock news, they ain't mention his name
If you watch the 5 o'clock news, you won't hear his name mentioned.
Gatta, clear head - this for the time being
I must remain focused and composed, at least for now.
'cause these bitches right around me
Because these women are close to me.
Be the ones that mind's sceaming
They can be the ones with malicious intentions.
I sell brown ta you's frown nigga
I sell low-quality drugs to make inexperienced individuals upset.
Fuck how you feel - ain't no rules now nigga
I don't care about your emotions - there are no rules or restrictions anymore.
(Outro 3x- [Juvenile])
(Outro repeated three times by Juvenile)
Jack who, Take what, from who, not we
Don't try to rob or steal from us.
Slip and think you can sleep - after fuckin' with H.B.'s
If you mess with the Hot Boy$ crew, don't think you can escape without consequences.
Is you crazy?
Are you insane?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER DORSEY, RONNA GRIFFIN
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