Jeffrey Thompkins (Born in Miami, Florida) known by his stage name JT Money… Read Full Bio ↴Jeffrey Thompkins (Born in Miami, Florida) known by his stage name JT Money, was the leader of the Miami, Florida Hip-Hop group, Poison Clan. Thompkins was discovered by Luther Campbell in a Miami talent show. Eventually, Luke signed JT Money & Debonaire as the group Poison Clan to his Skyywalker Records. The group eventually disbanded after a dispute with Luke.

JT Money is from the Norwood section of Miami. He assisted Luke in his feud with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg when they dissed him by rapping the main verses on the diss "Cowards In Compton." Songs like "Action", "Fire Up This Funk", "The Girl That I Hate", "Don't Sleep On A Hizzo", "Shake What Ya Mama Gave Ya", are some of his more popular titles. JT is the self proclaimed "B-izer", or just call him "J-Baby". JT has been quoted as saying "Today's music and hip hop culture is watered down" and says that he will never change his rhyming style although major labels won't sponsor his music.

Who Dat
JT Money Lyrics

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Check check, yeah!
Put 'em up! Put 'em up!
Yo yo, JT money, Sole!
Throw 'em up! Throw 'em up!
JT Money, Sole!

Aiy ya ya ya ya ya ya (who 'dat?)
Aiy ya ya ya ya ya ya (who 'dat? Huh?)

Who 'dat, who 'dat, who 'dat who 'dat, who 'dat, who 'dat, who (Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat?)
Who 'dat, who 'dat, who 'dat tryin' to get up in my crew (Huh? Yeah!)

Yo who 'dat off brand nigga' tryin' to hang wit the clique?
Flossin' like you came wit the clique
But would you bang with the clique if it was thick
Or do you just ride dick?
'Cause playa', I don't know you, nigga' tell me who you wit!
If you hang wit the squad, you bound to get scarred
Sucker boys run they mouth, real niggas run the yard
'Round here we blow trees, don't fuck with OB's
You dick ride niggas might be the police, ah ight?

Aiy ya ya ya ya ya ya (aiy ya nigga)
Aiy ya ya ya ya ya ya (yeah!)
Who 'dat, who 'dat, who 'dat who 'dat, who 'dat who 'dat who (Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Huh?)
Who 'dat, who 'dat, who 'dat tryin' to get up in my crew (Tryin' to, in my, fo sho'!)

Aiy ya ya ya ya ya ya (aiy ya ya)
Aiy ya ya ya ya ya ya (ya ya ya ya ya)
Who 'dat, who 'dat, who 'dat who 'dat, who 'dat, who 'dat, who (Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat?)
Who 'dat, who 'dat, who 'dat tryin' to get up in my crew (Who 'dat? Tryin' to get up in my)

Uh, me and my girls rollin' deep, represent the zone
Bunch of fly ass bitches, when we ride it's on
See them niggas all pause, droppin' digital phones
Askin' me, where you from, 'cause they wantin' to clone, niggas
Them lines, they spit, they want, my shit
But game, be whack, I turn, my back
Then hear that you're lickin', stickin' it, tell all your friends that you're dickin' it
When you know you're never gettin' this
Hi fi shit nigga', get sick with this, say
Who 'dat? Who 'dat? No chance, blew 'dat
When you said that you wrote this
Have red zone niggas on blow for this bitch
Don't you deny it nigga, don't even try it nigga
You makin' claims that you laid wit the fly nigga
Don't know your name
It still remains
That you would say
You fucked Sole
Every time they turn a back, burn tracks
Niggas want to say they've earned stacks
Dick be jack, picture that
Say my name, I'm the one, who the fuck is 'dat, why?

Aiy ya ya ya ya ya ya (aiy ya ya)
Aiy ya ya ya ya ya ya (ya ya ya ya ya)
Who 'dat, who 'dat, who 'dat who 'dat, who 'dat who 'dat who (Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Huh?)
Who 'dat, who 'dat, who 'dat tryin' to get up in my crew? (Who 'dat? Tryin' to get up in my crew!)

Aiy ya ya ya ya ya ya (aiy ya ya)
Aiy ya ya ya ya ya ya (ya ya ya ya ya)
Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who? (Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Huh?)
Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Tryin' to get up in my crew?

I'm considered legendary up in this motherfucker
Veteran in this game, and still bringin' ruckus
Never had no time for tricks or no bustas
I only fuck wit dat real, I got no love for suckers
All these tiny ass niggas be want to wear my shoes
Ain't got the slightest of clues or either paid your dues
Then these hoes goin' crazy, 'bout J baby!
The way you show me you love me, is by the way you pay me
The game room been closed, so stay up out of mine
Just know I keep niggas up and krunk, like vital lines
Motherfuckers be all up in a nigga biz
Tryin' to question my shit just like a pop quiz
Nigga' what the shiz, a'ight?

Aiy ya ya ya ya ya ya (aiy ya ya)
Aiy ya ya ya ya ya ya (ya ya ya ya ya)
Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who? (Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Huh?)
Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Tryin' to get up in my crew? (Who dat? Tryin' to, in my, fo sho!)

Aiy ya ya ya ya ya ya (aiy ya ya)
Aiy ya ya ya ya ya ya (ya ya ya ya ya)
Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who? (Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Huh?)
Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat tryin' to get up in my crew? (Who 'dat? Tryin' to get up in my crew?)

(We off the chain, nigga!) Aiy ya ya ya ya ya ya
(We runnin' game nigga! You want to bang nigga?) Aiy ya ya ya ya ya ya
(It ain't no thang nigga! We off the chain, nigga) Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who?
(We runnin' game nigga! You want to bang nigga?) Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat tryin' to get up in my crew?
(It ain't no thang nigga! A'ight!)

Aiy ya ya ya ya ya ya (aiy ya ya)
Aiy ya ya ya ya ya ya (ya ya ya ya ya)
Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who? (Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Huh?)
Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat tryin' to get up in my crew? (Who dat? Tryin' to, in my, fo sho!)

Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who?
Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who?
Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who? (Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Huh?)
Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat tryin' to get up in my crew? (Who 'dat? Tryin' to get up in my crew?)

Yeah, OB's, off limits

Overall Meaning

The song "Who Dat" by JT Money is a rap song that highlights the importance of loyalty and authenticity in friendships, particularly in the hip hop industry. The repeated phrase "who dat" is used as a challenge to the people trying to hang with the crew, asking them to prove their loyalty and authenticity. The first verse addresses an unknown person who is trying to hang with the group and show off as if they are part of it. JT calls out this person for their dishonesty and questions their motives.

The second verse emphasizes the importance of being a real friend and staying true to the crew. The lines "playa, I don't know you, nigga tell me who you wit!" and "Dick ride niggas might be the police, ah ight?" demonstrate the need for trust and authenticity within a friend group, and the warning against those who may just be riding the success of others.

Overall, the song is attempting to establish a culture of loyalty and authenticity within the hip hop community, while also calling out those who pretend to be a part of that culture for personal gain. It is an anthem for staying true to oneself and one's friends, even in the face of opportunistic outsiders.

Line by Line Meaning

Check check, yeah!
Starting the song with a casual greeting.

Put 'em up! Put 'em up!
Urging the audience to move and dance.

Yo yo, JT money, Sole!
Announcing the performers and indicating that they are present.

Throw 'em up! Throw 'em up!
Encouraging the audience to put their hands in the air.

JT Money, Sole!
Repeating the announcement of the performers.

Aiy ya ya ya ya ya ya (who 'dat?)
An exclamation followed by a question asking 'who is that'?

Who 'dat, who 'dat, who 'dat who 'dat, who 'dat, who 'dat, who (Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat?)
Repeating the question 'who is that?' multiple times in different ways.

Who 'dat, who 'dat, who 'dat tryin' to get up in my crew (Huh? Yeah!)
Asking who is trying to join their group and expressing that they don't know them.

Yo who 'dat off brand nigga' tryin' to hang wit the clique?
Asking who the person is and questioning their authenticity.

Flossin' like you came wit the clique
Acting as if you're part of the group.

But would you bang with the clique if it was thick
Asking if the person would stand up for the group if needed.

Or do you just ride dick?
Suggesting that the person is looking for personal gain or is insincere.

'Cause playa', I don't know you, nigga' tell me who you wit!
Reiterating the point that they don't know the person and asking them who they are with.

If you hang wit the squad, you bound to get scarred
Warning that being part of their group may come with dangers.

Sucker boys run they mouth, real niggas run the yard
Reinforcing the idea that real people don't talk, they act.

'Round here we blow trees, don't fuck with OB's
Indicating that they smoke marijuana and don't mess with outsiders.

You dick ride niggas might be the police, ah ight?
Suggesting that those who try to hang around may be working for the authorities.

Aiy ya ya ya ya ya ya (aiy ya nigga)
Exclaiming with enthusiasm.

Who 'dat, who 'dat, who 'dat who 'dat, who 'dat who 'dat who (Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Huh?)
Asking 'who is that' again.

Who 'dat, who 'dat, who 'dat tryin' to get up in my crew? (Tryin' to, in my, fo sho'!)
Repeating the question and answering with certainty that someone is trying to join.

Uh, me and my girls rollin' deep, represent the zone
Stating that they are representing their area with a group of female friends.

Bunch of fly ass bitches, when we ride it's on
Describing themselves and their friends as attractive and ready for action.

See them niggas all pause, droppin' digital phones
Describing how others are distracted by their presence.

Askin' me, where you from, 'cause they wantin' to clone, niggas
Suggesting that others are curious about them and are trying to imitate them.

Them lines, they spit, they want, my shit
Indicating that others are interested in their style and rhymes.

But game, be whack, I turn, my back
Dismissing those who are not genuine.

Then hear that you're lickin', stickin' it, tell all your friends that you're dickin' it
Indicating that people talk behind their backs and embellish their actions.

When you know you're never gettin' this
Being confident that you won't be able to experience what they have.

Hi fi shit nigga', get sick with this, say
Boasting that their music is of high quality and challenging others to listen.

When you said that you wrote this
Claiming ownership of the words they are saying.

Have red zone niggas on blow for this bitch
Suggesting that people are listening closely and are interested in their music.

Don't you deny it nigga, don't even try it nigga
Challenging anyone who would deny their talent.

You makin' claims that you laid wit the fly nigga
Calling out someone who claims to have been with them.

Don't know your name
Not recognizing the person and implying that they are a nobody.

It still remains
Asserting that they don't know the person.

That you would say
Suggesting that the person is lying.

You fucked Sole
Claiming that someone had sex with one of their members.

Every time they turn a back, burn tracks
Creating music and achieving success despite the negativity.

Niggas want to say they've earned stacks
Others are trying to take credit for what they have accomplished.

Dick be jack, picture that
Making fun of those who are not authentic.

Say my name, I'm the one, who the fuck is 'dat, why?
Asserting that they are the important one and that the others don't matter.

Yeah, OB's, off limits
Stating that they don't welcome outsiders or those who would try to join their group.

(We off the chain, nigga!)
Repeating that they are wild and crazy.

(We runnin' game nigga! You want to bang nigga?)
Boasting that they are successful and asking if anyone would challenge them.

(It ain't no thang nigga! We off the chain, nigga)
Saying that nothing is out of their reach.

(We runnin' game nigga! You want to bang nigga?)
Boasting that they are in control and asking if anyone wants to compete.

(It ain't no thang nigga! A'ight!)
Reiterating that nothing is too difficult for them to handle.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ALAN STEWART, DEANDRA DAVIS, JEFFREY JERMAINE PKA JT MONEY THOMPKINS, THADDEAUS NASARENAY, TONYA JOHNSTON

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