By the age of twelve, Jadakiss was a freestyle rapper, engaging in competitions. He and some of his friends were given the opportunity to compete in the "Jack the Rapper Competition" in Florida, where Jadakiss was noticed for his battle rap ability. He met Dee and Wah of the Ruff Ryders (then a management company), and began hanging out and battling outside of the Ruff Ryders' studio where artists like DMX made their first hits.
Jadakiss founded the rap group the Warlox in 1994 with friends Jamaal, Sheek Louch, and Styles P. They later signed to Bad Boy Entertainment, where it was suggested that they change their name simply to "The LOX", which came to stand for Living Off eXperience. They made their first appearance on The Main Source's 1994 LP "Fuck What You Think" on the track "Set it Off".
The group, especially Jadakiss, developed a close relationship with The Notorious B.I.G., during which time Jadakiss was taken under Biggie's wing. The LOX's first multi-platinum hit was the tribute to Biggie called "We'll Always Love Big Poppa" (the B-side to Puff Daddy's "I'll Be Missing You") in 1997. In 1998, the LOX released Money, Power, Respect. Following this album, they left Bad Boy Records.
Jada's debut solo album, Kiss the Game Goodbye, was released in August 2001 under the Ruff Ryders/Interscope label. The album featured popular guests and producers such as Snoop Dogg and Swizz Beatz, but was written off as repetitive and uninspired. Jadakiss has acknowledged the criticism as, generally speaking, valid, saying the record was done less out of inspiration and more out of contract obligations to Bad Boy. The album produced the single "Put Ya Hands Up" with the chorus "Put ya hands up/nah, f**k that/ Put ya hands down" reflecting Jada's distance from the album.
Jadakiss' second album, Kiss of Death, was released in June 2004. Prior to the release, his fans were polled, and most claimed the rapper wasn't personal enough in his lyrical stylings.[citation needed] As a result, Jadakiss released the song, "Why?", which bared his innermost thoughts,[citation needed] and it became one of the biggest hits of that year, spawning a remix featuring Styles P, Common, Nas, and Anthony Hamilton. It remains as his biggest hit, peaking at #11 on the Hot 100. Another single from the record, "You Make Me Wanna" featured Mariah Carey and was a much more commercially driven love song. Kiss of Death did not reflect the popularity of its lead single, but it was better-received than his first effort, eventually achieving platinum-selling status.
Recently, in late 2007, Jadakiss signed to Jay-Z's Roc-a-Fella Records, a move Jay had been trying to arrange for a long period of time. He reportedly will have an as-yet-untitled album on Roc-a-Fella in 2008, executive produced by both Jay-Z and the Ruff Ryders CEOs/management team of Dee and Wah. The move comes on the heels of increased D-Block/Roc-a-Fella collaborations; in 2006, Kiss and former rival Beanie Sigel collaborated on DJ Khaled's album Listen..., and in 2007, on Freeway's album Free At Last, while Styles P has appeared on a radio freestyle with Freeway and Sigel. He has also appeared briefly in Jay-Z's latest video for his American Gangster second single, Roc Boys, in which he appears throwing up the famous Roc-a-Fella sign, "the Diamond."
On May 26th 2008, The New York Post reported in its Page Six section that Jadakiss has signed on to play a gang leader in Russell Costanzo's provocative movie-directing debut, "The Tested"
Jada's Got a Gun
Jadakiss Lyrics
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No doubt
Niggas be hating
For sure
Violating
Fuck em
But you need to know
Niggas, clear out, bitches, duck and run
Jada's, got a, Jada's, got a gun
Niggas, clear out, bitches, duck and run
And I been had one so don't forget that
357 magnum with no kickback
Put em all in your six pack
For a big stack
And I never keep the money where I keep the clips at
Violating get you one in your throat
Still dating your heat, but me and my guns elope
When I die burry me with the totes
In case I run into a lil bit of drama where ever I go
And I won't hesitate make you levitate
Hit you with the titanium 38
And its featherweight
Bullets like good dope
High will keep 'em coming
Kill a couple niggas then everybody want 'em
Who gonna shoot and who gonna brawl
If push come to shove everybody know you gonna fall
And I got mine on me
The automaty or the forty cali or even the black glock nine homie
Jada's, got a, Jada's, got a gun
Niggas, clear out, bitches, duck and run
Jada's, got a, Jada's, got a gun
Niggas, clear out, bitches, duck and run
I got a gun with two hundred shots
I'm the reason you moved your family to a hole new other block
I got shit that could wake up the deaf
That will knock down the door and break up the steps
Don't even bother wearing a vest
'Cause these ain't the kinda slugs that's gon' get lodged in your chest
Got a night time scope that can see through the walls
So just to get shit cracking I'ma tear up you're dog
I'ma show you whats dumbing out
And you can believe whatever I shoot is coming off or coming out
And don't even try running out
'Cause the 44 mag will leave you're ass by another house
This is Jadakiss
I'm spraying everything I see in my radius
The kid stay blazing shit
Which gun is my favorite
I dunno I got 'em all from the old to the latest shit
Jada's, got a, Jada's, got a gun
Niggas, clear out, bitches, duck and run
Jada's, got a, Jada's, got a gun
Niggas, clear out, bitches, duck and run
The guns and the sneakers made jada
The bitches and the refer came later
With the money and the haters
But ima humble kid
Still put the pump in your baby mother mouth make her mumble where you live
25 years no felony I'm telling y'all
Why you think I saved it, to blow a nigga mellon off
As a young boy always carried the cap gun
And fell in love with it first time I clapped one
Now I'm a grown man more mature and pleasant
And like hitting niggas in the jaw with the dessert
And everybody gotta gun why not me
You gotta keep it on you now its just like ID
And I never seen a man cry till I seen a man shot
Fuck pride bullets is too damn hot
So if you ain't got one then you gotta run
Handle it
Or tell the whole world that
Jada's, got a, Jada's, got a gun
Niggas, clear out, bitches, duck and run
Jada's, got a, Jada's, got a gun
Niggas, clear out, bitches, duck and run
Jada's, got a, Jada's, got a gun
Niggas, clear out, bitches, duck and run
Jada's, got a, Jada's, got a gun
Niggas, clear out, bitches, duck and run
The lyrics to Jadakiss's song "Jada's Got a Gun" describe the rapper's ownership and proficiency with guns, as well as his willingness to use them to defend himself against those who would violate or harm him. The song opens with Jadakiss acknowledging the reality of danger in the streets, before proclaiming that he himself possesses a gun. The repetition of the hook, "Jada's got a gun," emphasizes his possession and suggests its importance.
The lyrics boast of the power and accuracy of Jadakiss's guns, with the rapper detailing the different types he owns and their capabilities. He boasts about the number of shots in one of his guns, his ability to penetrate walls with a scope, and his preference for the heavy-hitting .44 magnum. At the same time, he makes clear that he will not hesitate to use them against anyone who threatens him, promising violence against not just individuals, but their loved ones as well. These lyrics reflect a common theme in hip hop of violence and aggression, and Jadakiss's message that he is prepared to defend himself by force.
Jadakiss's lyrics in "Jada's Got a Gun" offer a glimpse into the rapper's mindset and the realities of the streets. While his lyrics may cater to a certain type of audience, it is important to acknowledge the serious implications of the glorification of guns and violence.
Line by Line Meaning
In the streets [it's real]
The reality of the streets is harsh and dangerous.
shit it fuckin real out here [no doubt...]
It is undeniable that the streets are a tough and harsh environment.
niggas be hatin, violatin [fo sho, fuck it]
People can be envious and disrespectful, but it's not worth dwelling on.
but you need to know... owww!
It's important to be aware of the dangers and be prepared to defend oneself.
Jada's, got a, Jada's, got a GUN
Jadakiss owns a firearm.
Niggas, clear out, bitches, duck and RUN
When Jadakiss has his gun, others should run and take cover.
and I been had one so don't forget that
Jadakiss has owned a gun for a long time.
357 Magnum wit no kickback
Jadakiss owns a powerful, recoilless revolver.
Put 'em all in your six pack for a big stack
Jadakiss can shoot a target in the abdomen and collect a large sum of money.
and I never keep the money where I keep the clips at
Jadakiss doesn't store his money in the same place where he keeps his ammunition.
Violatin get you one in your throat
Disrespecting Jadakiss can result in being shot in the throat.
you still datin your heat, but me and my guns elope
Jadakiss is faithful to his guns and has no need for a romantic relationship.
when I die bury me with the toast
Jadakiss wants to be buried with his gun.
in case I run into a little bit of drama wherever I go
Jadakiss wants to be prepared for any dangerous situation he might encounter.
and I won't hesitate, make you levitate
Jadakiss won't hesitate to shoot and make his target fly through the air.
hit you with the titanium, 38, and it's featherweight
Jadakiss has a lightweight but powerful titanium gun that he uses to shoot people.
bullets like good dope how I keep 'em coming
Jadakiss keeps his bullets coming like a drug dealer supplying good drugs.
kill a couple niggas then everybody want 'em
After Jadakiss kills someone, people want to buy the same gun he used.
who gon' shoot and who gon' brawl
In a confrontation, it's uncertain who will shoot and who will fight.
if push comes to shove everybody know, you gon' fall
When things get dangerous, it's likely someone will get hurt or die.
and I got mine on me
Jadakiss always carries his gun with him.
the automatic or the 40 cali, or even the black glock nine on me
Jadakiss owns several different types of guns.
I got a gun wit 200 shots
Jadakiss owns a gun with a large ammunition capacity.
I'm the reason you moved your family to a whole new other block
Jadakiss is so dangerous that people have to move to avoid him.
I got shit that could wake up the deaf
Jadakiss's guns are so loud they could wake up someone who is deaf.
that'll knock down the door and break up the steps
Jadakiss's guns are so powerful, they could knock down a door or destroy stairs.
don't even bother wearin a vest
Even if someone is wearing a bulletproof vest, Jadakiss's guns are powerful enough to penetrate it.
'cause these ain't the kinda slugs that's gon' get lodged in your chest
Jadakiss's bullets are designed to inflict maximum damage and are unlikely to get stuck in someone's chest.
gotta nighttime scope that could see through the walls
Jadakiss has a special sight on his gun that lets him see through walls at night.
so just to get shit crackin I'ma tear up your dog
Jadakiss is so dangerous, he will even shoot someone's pet dog just to start a conflict.
I'ma show you what's dumbin out
Jadakiss will demonstrate his violence and aggression.
and you could believe whatever I shoot it's comin off or comin out
Jadakiss's bullets will either come out of his gun or take off someone's body part.
and don't even try runnin out
Jadakiss will prevent his target from escaping.
'cause the 44 mag'll leave your ass by another house
Jadakiss's gun is so powerful, it could send someone flying out of their house.
this is Jadakiss, I'm sprayin everything I see in my radius
Jadakiss is indiscriminate in his shooting and will target anything he sees within range.
the kids stay blazin shit
Jadakiss is always ready to shoot and is frequently smoking marijuana.
which gun is my favorite
Jadakiss has a strong affinity for his firearms and isn't sure which one he likes the most.
I don't know I got 'em all from the old to the latest shit
Jadakiss has a diverse collection of guns, ranging from old to new models.
guns and the sneakers made Jada
Jadakiss's career began with his personal style, which included both guns and sneakers.
the bitches and the reefer came later with the money and the haters
Jadakiss gained fame and success, which brought him money, women, weed, and people who dislike him.
but I'm a humble kid
Jadakiss remains grounded and modest despite his wealth and success.
still put the pump in your baby mother mouth make her mumble where you live
Jadakiss is still willing to threaten and intimidate others, even if he is humble.
25 years no felony I'm tellin why'all
Jadakiss has avoided being charged with a felony for a quarter century.
why you think I saved it, to blow a nigga melon off
Jadakiss has been holding onto his guns for a long time in anticipation of shooting someone in the head.
as a young boy always carried a cap gun
Jadakiss has been interested in guns since he was a child and used to play with toy guns.
fell in love wit it first time I clapped one
Jadakiss became infatuated with guns when he first shot one.
now I'm a grown man more mature and pleasant
Jadakiss has matured and become a more agreeable person but still loves guns.
and like hittin niggas in the jaw with the desert
Jadakiss enjoys punching people using the butt of his gun.
and everybody got a gun, why not me
Many people own guns, so Jadakiss sees no reason why he shouldn't have one.
you gotta keep it on you now it's just like I.D.
In today's world, carrying a gun is like carrying an identification card.
and I never seen a man cry til I seen a man shot
Jadakiss has witnessed men cry after being shot for the first time in his life.
fuck pride, bullets is too damn hot
Jadakiss sees no sense in being prideful when bullets can cause severe injury or death.
so if you ain't got one then you gotta run
If someone doesn't have a gun, they must flee from Jadakiss.
handle it, or tell the whole world that...
Dealing with Jadakiss and his guns is a difficult situation, and a person may feel compelled to inform others of their experience.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Kasseem Dean, Eric Mc Caine, Jason T Phillips
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