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.
These Hoes
Hot Boy$ Lyrics
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This a public service announcement
Once upon time in this place called club
Met this cutie with big bootie so I gave that girl a dub
Later on that night we had plans and shit
If you take me from the club then I'm gonna let you hit
If I take you from the club will you always be in love and you promise to love no
She she looked me in my face put her hands up on my waste and said yes baby
This I understand
Now my life is like happy bout to be a pappy and its all because of my girl
But just then this nigga walk in and what he said fucked up my whole world
He said my bitch and you're bitch been freakin each other
I had relations with you're bitch and I didn't use a rubber
My blood rushed down and my heart touched the ground
Felt like somebody stabbed me with a knife
Now I look at what I done somebody get my gun
Can't change a hoe to a housewife (ya see)
These hoes, these hoes, these hoes, these hoes
Will make you (kill) them, if it wasn't for the children
These hoes, these hoes, these hoes, these hoes
Will make you (kill) them, better leave the building
The song "These Hoes" by Hot Boy$ is about a man's encounter with a woman at the club. The song starts with a public service announcement and the singer describing how he meets a girl at the club, and they exchange some drugs. Later that night, they make plans to leave and have sexual relations. She agrees to be in love and promises to love no other man. The singer is overjoyed and feels like his life is about to change for the better.
However, just as things seem to be going smoothly, another man walks in and delivers a devastating blow. He reveals that the girl has been seeing him and having sexual relations with him too. The singer is heartbroken and feels like someone has stabbed him with a knife. He realizes that he can't change a hoe into a housewife and concludes that these hoes will make you kill them; hence better leave the building.
The song criticizes the behavior of women who sleep around and breaks the heart of men they meet. It highlights the importance of being careful while meeting and engaging with people in nightclubs. It also sends a message that it is better to love and appreciate oneself than risking heartbreak and getting caught up with the wrong individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel it (I feel it)
Acknowledgment that the following song will address a topic that many can relate to.
This a public service announcement
Declaration that the song is meant to inform and warn listeners about a particular type of woman.
Once upon time in this place called club
Narration of a past event that happened in a club.
Met this cutie with big bootie so I gave that girl a dub
The artist met a woman with an attractive body and gave her some money.
Later on that night we had plans and shit
The artist and the woman made plans to do something together later that night.
If you take me from the club then I'm gonna let you hit
The woman offers to have sex with the singer if he takes her away from the club.
If I take you from the club will you always be in love and you promise to love no
The singer asks the woman if she will always be faithful and love only him.
Other man (I do)
The woman agrees to be faithful and loyal only to the artist.
She she looked me in my face put her hands up on my waste and said yes baby
The woman expressed her agreement and affection towards the artist physically and verbally.
This I understand
The artist acknowledges the woman's agreement and acceptance of his terms.
Now my life is like happy bout to be a pappy and its all because of my girl
The singer is happy and believes he will become a father because of his woman.
But just then this nigga walk in and what he said fucked up my whole world
Another man comes in and what he says ruins the artist's happiness.
He said my bitch and you're bitch been freakin each other
The other man reveals that his woman and the singer's woman have been sexually involved with each other.
I had relations with you're bitch and I didn't use a rubber
The other man reveals that he had sex with the singer's woman without using protection.
My blood rushed down and my heart touched the ground
The singer feels intense anger, betrayal, and sadness.
Felt like somebody stabbed me with a knife
The artist is emotionally hurt and feels a physical pain.
Now I look at what I done somebody get my gun
The artist regrets his past actions and wants to take violent action.
Can't change a hoe to a housewife (ya see)
The singer realizes that he cannot change a promiscuous woman into a faithful and loyal one. Urges others to avoid such women.
These hoes, these hoes, these hoes, these hoes
The chorus emphasizes the singer's warning about a particular type of woman.
Will make you (kill) them, if it wasn't for the children
The artist believes that such women would drive a man to violence if it were not for the welfare of the children involved.
These hoes, these hoes, these hoes, these hoes
The chorus reiterates the artist's warning and emphasizes its importance.
Will make you (kill) them, better leave the building
The artist urges listeners to avoid such women and leave the place where they may be encountered.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BYRON O. THOMAS, DWAYNE CARTER
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