One of the most popular African-American comedians of the late 1990s, TV star turned screen actor Jamie Foxx first became known for his many roles on Keenen Ivory Wayansβ long-running comedy variety show In Living Color. Since then, Foxx has played both raucous and sensitive nice-guy roles in a number of films, and earned particular acclaim for his portrayal of a talented but egotistical quarterback in Oliver Stoneβs Any Given Sunday.
Born Eric Bishop in the small town of Terrell, Texas, on December 13, 1967, Foxx was raised by his grandparents after his parents separated. He enjoyed a happy upbringing, going to church every day with his grandparents and excelling at everything from academics to music to football. During his teen years he had his first taste of the entertainment business as his churchβs choir director and music director, and also started his own R&B band. Foxx studied music while a student at the U.S. International University in San Diego; it was during his college days that he got his start as a stand-up comedian. Attending a comedy club one night with some friends, he was encouraged to take the stage and perform some impersonations, which proved incredibly popular with the audience. Foxxβs enthusiastic reception led to his decision to move to L.A. and pursue a comedy career. At the age of 22 he was hired for In Living Color, and he subsequently landed a recurring role on Charles Duttonβs sitcom Roc in 1985.
Foxx was ultimately given his own show in 1996; that same year, he appeared in a supporting role in The Truth About Cats and Dogs, which cast him as a friend of Ben Chaplin. He was also featured in the boxing satire The Great White Hype, and the following year he got star billing opposite fellow comedian Tommy Davidson in the poorly received comedy Booty Call. After playing a DJ in Ice Cubeβs The Players Club (1998), Foxx earned some of his best reviews to date for his role in Any Given Sunday (1999). He subsequently returned to straight comedy, starring in Antoine Fuquaβs crime comedy Bait as an ex-con trying to mend his ways, and as a man caught in a convenience stored robbery in Held Up.
In 2001, Foxx was given an opportunity to again flex the dramatic chops he displayed in Any Given Sunday with a role as Drew Bundi Brown in Michael Mannβs biopic Ali. Then, after a role in the barely seen 2003 Sylvester Stallone drama Shade, Foxx embarked on his busiest year yet. 2004 saw him star in no fewer than four films, the most noteworthy of them being the thriller Collateral. The tense summer flick not only saw Foxx again under the direction of Mann, but cast on an equal level with Hollywood uber-star Tom Cruise. His turn as a hapless cab driver who is forced into a menacing partnership slowly advancing Foxxβs dramatic screen presence, the role served as proof to many that his talents extended well beyond what many may have suspected. When it was announced shortly thereafter that Foxx would be donning the trademark sunglasses to essay the role of legendary blues pianist Ray Charles in Director Taylor Hackfordβs eagerly anticipated biopic Ray, it was only a matter of time before audiences found out how deep Foxxβs talents as an actor truly ran. So effective was Foxx in recreating Charlesβ unique style and unmistakable visage that many critics speculated an Oscar nomination may be in calling for the one-time funnyman turned dramatic powerhouse. When the star-studded evening in February did finally arrive and the envelope that would reveal the best actor of 2005 was breathlessly opened, Foxx did indeed take the prize β raising already stratospheric expectations regarding his future career to a fever pitch.
Foxx subverted expectations by capitalizing on his Oscar win with an R&B album that garnered respectable reviews and solid sales. He returned to films in the summer action flop Stealth β in a supporting role to would-be superstar Josh Lucas β and appeared as a leader of men in Sam Mendesβ Gulf War film Jarhead. In 2006 he reteamed with Michael Mann, starring as Tubbs in the big-screen adaptation of Miami Vice. Late in the year, he starred in the much-anticipated adaptation of the musical Dreamgirls, opposite fellow actor-musicians hyphenates Eddie Murphy and BeyoncΓ© Knowles. He is also known for his big leading role in Law Abiding Citizen.
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Jamie Foxx Lyrics
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MC Murda and and and DJ Kill A Lot
And and and and DJ Stank Finga and all that shit
Aye aye, fuck all of those silly ass rumple stilsken ass shit
I'm tired of all you sucka ass niggas
With the bally, with the bally membership
Working out and thinking that
You ain't nice, you just fuckin' around
You fuckin' up the whole game
I'm tired of you, you, you cookie colored ass kerchief warein'
I seen a nigga with a, with a kerchief
And doin' crunches and got a
Just 'cause you got your draws hangin' out of your ass
Don't mean you a, a mothafuckin' MC
I'ma hit you with the new jack shitty shit
I'm, I'ma hit you with pookie look at your fuckin' black ass
I'm on the run G, yes, nigga, you know this sons a bitches
In Jamie Foxx's song Sucka Free, he criticizes and dismisses rappers with over-the-top stage names and gimmicks, such as MC Murda or DJ Kill A Lot, who are subtracting from the authenticity of hip-hop. He speaks against rappers who base their worth on superficial things like having a six-pack or exercising to gain popularity. Jamie Foxx's perspective is that they are undermining the entire genre of hip-hop, without contributing anything worthwhile. Overall, Jamie Foxx is calling out these wannabe rappers, who focus more on appearance than content, and claiming that they are not real MCs.
Line by Line Meaning
And and all you niggas with those crazy ass names
Addressing all the rappers with ridiculous names
MC Murda and and and DJ Kill A Lot
Giving examples of absurd names in the rap industry
And and and and DJ Stank Finga and all that shit
Listing more nonsensical names in the rap scene
Aye aye, fuck all of those silly ass rumple stilsken ass shit
Expressing frustration with these types of names and dismissing them as foolish
I'm tired of all you sucka ass niggas
Fed up with mediocre rappers
With the bally, with the bally membership
Mocking rappers who wear designer clothes and act superior
Working out and thinking that
Noticing the trend of rappers prioritizing their physical appearance
You know if I get a six pack that's gonna sell more albums
Dismissing the idea that looking good will make someone a better rapper or sell more records
You ain't nice, you just fuckin' around
Calling out rappers who aren't talented and are just fooling themselves
You fuckin' up the whole game
Believing that these mediocre rappers are hindering the industry's progress
I'm tired of you, you, you cookie colored ass kerchief wearin'
Referring again to rappers with ridiculous fashion choices and fake personas
I seen a nigga with a, with a kerchief
Observing someone wearing a silly accessory
And doin' crunches and got a
Noticing a trend of rappers focusing on physical fitness
Just 'cause you got your draws hangin' out of your ass
Mocking the style of rappers who let their pants sag
Don't mean you a, a mothafuckin' MC
Stating that appearances don't make someone a true rapper if they lack talent or authenticity
I'ma hit you with the new jack shitty shit
Promising new, fresh and true music
I'm, I'ma hit you with pookie look at your fuckin' black ass
Threatening to expose phony rappers for what they are
I'm on the run G, yes, nigga, you know this sons a bitches
Asserting as a respected artist that his success is unstoppable and others should recognize it
Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ERICK S. SERMON, KEITH OMAR MURRAY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Brotha Jeff
That Prince part have me dying every time!
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Antwoine Gabriel
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Carybear
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J.J Marlon
can we give Braxton props for not cracking. he was front row for the whole thing.
Demetrius McCrae
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charles windom
But it was a nice recovery by mark also π€£
K_ Jax13
Jamie broke when mark slipped. Iβve been watchin mr Cooper on Amazon.