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.
Off Wit Ya Head
Hot Boy$ Lyrics
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Album: Let' Em Burn
Song: Off Wit Ya Head
Typed by: CaTasHtRoPhE21@aol.com
[B.G.]
y'kno it go down fuckin' with the B.G. nigga
don't act like you don't know...
Uptown you off yo P's and Q's - off wit'cha head
The clique I run with, most definately bout dumb shit
Load the clips up and release, ta the fuckin' gun clip
I'm a made nigga - so y'kno when BGeezy got beef
It's drama time, ain't no way them bitch niggaz could see
Since '93 I been ridin' strapped up four deep
No bullshittin' nigga - I blose the whole street
Sendin' hollows at that ass ta make ya head leak
Got Frank in the gang - some can see him in white sheets
It Ain't no stoppin' it ain't no chillin' when they k' with me
It ain't so squashin' it ain't nothing you could say ta me
Since L.T. got killed - murder it miss the way ta be
My people say I need ta stop with that mentality
I know they right but fuck them niggaz - They don't love me
Now watch how many niggaz ride if they touch me
(Hook - [B.G.])
It goes down when me or my clique feel played
Uptown - you off ya P's and Q's - off wit'cha head
It goes down when me or my clique feel played
On V.L. - you off ya P's and Q's - off wit'cha head
It goes down when me or my clique feel played
In that Nolia - you off ya P's and Q's - off wit'cha head
It goes down when me or my clique feel played
Uptown - you off ya P's and Q's - off wit'cha head
[B.G.]
C-A-S-H-M-O-N-E-Y - that's my clique nigga
Don't you forget nigga
You could, take us, for a, joke if you want
And, you could, end up, tied up, in the trunk
And, we ride with shit like AR-15's
And ready ta whack, the first enemy that seen
We don't play no games on no terms wodie
We a, leave ya, pa-le pa-le - swell whol-e
We riders baby, dome checkers and wig splitters
We bout it baby, all I fuck with is real niggaz
You beef with me if you want a early deat' nigga
Your coward plead - if you don't wanna get wet nigga
I'm runnin' dope shops - rock shops what ever
I was taught do - what I gatta do for the cheddar
Pledge ya last bitch first is how I play it my nigga
Dare me ta cock my k' and watch how I spray it my nigga
(Hook - [B.G.])
[B.G.]
Please, don't, make me feel played
Cuz I garantee that within the week you come up dead
B-Geezy - Juve - Turk and Weezy
A jump out a black van and I set the whole street
I, get excited, when I'm in beef
I gas up and strap up and ride all week
When, you, get, caught, down bad
It's *blaka-blaka-blaka-ratta-tat-tat*
I do a nigga something - his family gon' remember
Find his body in July - head in September
I'm a lil' raw nigga, very low down nigga
Something you never saw straight from Uptown nigga
Nut's hang low ta where they drag on tha flo'
Got coke and I know - have ten locks on ya doo'
Cuz I'm comin' in - without a warrant - don't break it off
Right there your head I'ma take it off nigga
It goes down when me or my clique feel played
Uptown - you off ya P's and Q's - off wit'cha head
It goes down when me or my clique feel played
On V.L. - you off ya P's and Q's - off wit'cha head
It goes down when me or my clique feel played
In that Nolia - you off ya P's and Q's - off wit'cha head
The song "Off Wit Ya Head" by Hot Boys is a classic gangsta rap that talks about the perils of getting on the wrong side of the group. The lyrics are about the gang's way of dealing with anyone who they feel is playing them, and the consequences of such actions. The song is divided into three verses, each detailing the mindset, methods, and motivations of the group.
The first verse starts with B.G., who introduces the gang's modus operandi. If anyone "feels played," they go "off with your head." The verse goes on to detail the load-up, the release, and the made-nigga status of B.G. The second verse talks about the Cash Money clique's savagery, their methods, and weaponry. B.G.'s verse invokes fear, warning anyone not to play with the clique. Finally, the third verse is an extended call-out, depicting the gang's willingness to act on their threats.
The song's chorus repeats the phrase, "It goes down when me or my clique feel played. Uptown - you off ya P's and Q's - off wit'cha head." Overall, the song is a potent representation of gang culture that glorifies violence and expresses the significance of respect and fear in this lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
y'kno it go down fuckin' with the B.G. nigga
It gets serious when dealing with me or my group
don't act like you don't know...
Don't pretend you aren't aware of what happens
It goes down when me or my clique feel played
Violence ensues when we feel disrespected
Uptown you off yo P's and Q's - off wit'cha head
If you're not on your best behavior in our neighborhood, you're risking your life
The clique I run with, most definately bout dumb shit
My associates are predisposed to violence and foolishness
Load the clips up and release, ta the fuckin' gun clip
Load your guns and start shooting
I'm a made nigga - so y'kno when BGeezy got beef
I have a lot of influence and people know not to come at me with problems
It's drama time, ain't no way them bitch niggaz could see
There's going to be a violent confrontation, and the opposing side has no chance of winning
Since '93 I been ridin' strapped up four deep
I've been carrying a gun with me and surrounded by people for protection since 1993
No bullshittin' nigga - I blose the whole street
I'm not playing around. I'm ready to shoot and cause chaos
Sendin' hollows at that ass ta make ya head leak
I'm shooting people with hollow point bullets that will cause significant damage
Got Frank in the gang - some can see him in white sheets
Frank is a member of my gang and he has killed people before
It Ain't no stoppin' it ain't no chillin' when they k' with me
When I'm around, there's no relaxing or taking a break from the violence
It ain't so squashin' it ain't nothing you could say ta me
There's no talking things out or finding a peaceful resolution to our problems
Since L.T. got killed - murder it miss the way ta be
Since someone named L.T. got killed, we have been seeking revenge by killing others
My people say I need ta stop with that mentality
My friends and associates have suggested that I stop my violent ways
I know they right but fuck them niggaz - They don't love me
I acknowledge that they are right, but I will not change because I do not feel loved by them
Now watch how many niggaz ride if they touch me
If someone crosses me, my associates and I will come after them
Please, don't, make me feel played
Don't disrespect me or cause me to feel disrespected
Cuz I garantee that within the week you come up dead
If I feel disrespected, I will kill you
B-Geezy - Juve - Turk and Weezy
These are the names of my associates
We don't play no games on no terms wodie
We take everything seriously and we don't care about rules
We a, leave ya, pa-le pa-le - swell whol-e
We will beat you so badly that you will be bruised and swollen all over
We about it baby, all I fuck with is real niggaz
We are serious and only associate with similarly-minded people
You beef with me if you want a early deat' nigga
If you start problems with me, you'll end up dead
Your coward plead - if you don't wanna get wet nigga
Back down from the fight unless you want to get shot
I'm runnin' dope shops - rock shops what ever
I'm involved in drug dealing
I was taught do - what I gatta do for the cheddar
I was raised to do whatever is necessary to make money
Pledge ya last bitch first is how I play it my nigga
I put everything on the line before anyone else's
Dare me ta cock my k' and watch how I spray it my nigga
Challenge me to use my gun and see what happens
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