Together with production partner DJ Paul, Juicy J played an important role in the South's rise to prominence within the once East and West Coast dominated rap industry. Behind the duo's leadership, Three 6 Mafia rose from an underground phenomenon in Memphis to a nationally recognized rap empire, spinning off numerous solo albums for the collective's many members in the mid- to late '90s. Like his production partner, Juicy J specialized in dark, eerie tracks driven by bass-heavy beats and haunting sounds. He also raps as a member of Three 6 Mafia. Moreover, Three 6 Mafia ventured into filmmaking with Choices: The Movie and Choices II: The Set-Up, a straight-to-video film starring most of the Three 6 Mafia's collective, Hypnotize Minds. Juicy J (born Jordan Houston) and DJ Paul (Paul Beauregard) first came together at the dawn of the '90s, when they worked as DJs in the Memphis area. The two soon began producing their own tracks and invited numerous Memphis rappers to rap over the beats. They released the resulting tracks locally as Three 6 Mafia; years later these recordings would resurface as re-releases. In 1995, the loose collective Three 6 Mafia began to form and self-released its debut album, Mystic Stylez. The album became an underground success, and Three 6 Mafia, in turn, signed a distribution deal with Relativity for its Hypnotized Minds imprint. Throughout the late '90s, DJ Paul and Juicy J produced numerous albums a year for Hypnotized Minds and capitalized on the lucrative distribution deal. By the end of the decade, the two producers were at the helm of an empire, having extended their brand to alarming lengths, culminating with their commercial breakthrough album, When the Smoke Clears (2000), which debuted at number six on Billboard's album chart.
Know Betta
Juicy J Lyrics
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But real niggas ain't stupid
Who you think you fooling
You gon' have to come prove it
You know me I'm a OG
I don't say it unless I do it
Got a pistol off in my 550 nigga don't make me use it
You rap niggas is clueless
And if the truth is really naked then Juicy J's a nudist
Your girlfriends my groupie if I speak to her she gonna lose it
Fuck nigga you mad? I don't give a fuck, sue me
A hundred deep we all strapped
Pistols all on our waistline
Real niggas don't talk about it we shoot it out in the daytime
In the streets you really not
Extended clip I won't miss a shot
Try me I'll put you in a pine box
My trigger finger got the chicken pox
Got money I got hoes, getting head in my drop Rolls
All these chickens and all this syrup you would think we at Roscoe's
I'm smoking and I'm driving while I'm rolling up
You broke so I smoke enough for both of us
Niggas don't play with me, these niggas know better
These niggas know better, these niggas know
These bitches don't play with me, these bitches know better
These bitches know better, these bitches know
These niggas don't play with me, these niggas know better
These niggas know better, these niggas know
These bitches don't play with me, these bitches know better
These bitches know better, these bitches know
Yeah bitch, fuck you know about that
Taylor Gang, do more in a hour than you do in a day
Smoke and drink as much as we really talk about
Talking shit but they know better
Talking kush but I grow better
Talking money my dough better
All my niggas rep mafia
Talking borders we crossing those
Talking pounds we got lots of those
Million dollars that's independent
Look at us say those niggas getting it
Niggas don't play with me
They know I got a couple niggas that'll spray for me
They know that if it come down to it that I'll pay the cost
Before you say your ready for war be prepared to take a loss, Bitch I'm a boss
I be rolling up that good, nigga
I keep both hands clean
Might be my goons that's on the crime scene
Throwing their gang up when they approach
Don't even talk bank 'cause you know its bigger
Ain't in first class 'cause I'm the only nigga
Niggas don't play with me, these niggas know better
These niggas know better, these niggas know
These bitches don't play with me, these bitches know better
These bitches know better, these bitches know
These niggas don't play with me, these niggas know better
These niggas know better, these niggas know
These bitches don't play with me, these bitches know better
These bitches know better, these bitches know
In "Know Betta" Juicy J and Wiz Khalifa are rap veterans who call out others who try to fake their success. Riding on the hot production of producer Harry Fraud, the duo talks about how they don’t have time for fakers and those who talk but don’t actually follow through. They boast about their own status as OGs in the game and their experience with both success and the streets. Juicy J’s verse is especially powerful as he talks about how he is always ready to defend himself and his fellow troops with a loaded gun. Both rappers also don’t shy away from talking about their own success and wealth, describing their luxurious lifestyle and how their money comes from their own hard work and not from labels.
The track "Know Betta" features Juicy J and Wiz Khalifa, two American rappers from Memphis and Pittsburgh, respectively. Harry Fraud, a producer who has worked with numerous mainstream artists, produced the beat for the song. For the chorus, the producer samples "Lady Don't Tek No" by Latyrx.
After being released as a single, the song appeared on Juicy J’s Stay Trippy album. It was released on August 23, 2013. The song peaked at number 79 on the Billboard Hot 100 and at number 22 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Wiz Khalifa and Juicy J have a long history of collaborations, having worked together on popular songs like “Bandz A Make Her Dance” and “TGOD Mafia: Rude Awakening.”
Juicy J, the older rapper of the duo, is known for being one of the founding members of Three 6 Mafia. The Memphis hip hop group is considered a pioneer of the genre and won an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2006.
Wiz Khalifa is known for his distinctive stoner-friendly sound and his own rise to fame, which he documented in his mixtape series Kush and Orange Juice. He has also made history by being the first rapper to accumulate over one billion views on one YouTube music video.
The sample on "Know Betta" comes from "Lady Don’t Tek No" by Latyrx, which is one of the earliest examples of alternative hip-hop.
The song "Know Betta" has a video where Juicy J and Wiz Khalifa are surrounded by beautiful women and are enjoying a lavish lifestyle. There are also scenes of them rapping in front of a Rolls Royce and a pool.
In the first verse, Juicy J raps about his experience as an OG in the game and how he doesn’t talk unless he follows through. He also talks about his gun and how he’s ready to use it if provoked.
The chorus repeats the lines “niggas don’t play with me, these niggas know better” and “these bitches don’t play with me, these bitches know better” to emphasize the rappers' authority and experience in the game.
Wiz Khalifa’s verse focuses on how his team is always ahead of others, both in terms of money and lifestyle. He also talks about how there’s no way he’s ever going back to being broke.
The chords for "Know Betta" are not available as the song has a beat produced by Harry Fraud.
Line by Line Meaning
Niggas talking like they stunting
Some people act like they have a lot but they really don't
But real niggas ain't stupid
However, true gangsters are not gullible
Who you think you fooling
Who do you actually think you're deceiving?
You gon' have to come prove it
You'll have to demonstrate your claims
You know me I'm a OG
I'm an original gangster and I don't mess around
I don't say it unless I do it
I don't make promises I can't keep
Got a pistol off in my 550 nigga don't make me use it
I have a gun in my car and you better not provoke me
You rap niggas is clueless
Most rappers are ignorant and have no idea what they're talking about
Getting money is my duty
It's my job to make money
And if the truth is really naked then Juicy J's a nudist
If honesty is truly exposed, then I'm always honest
Your girlfriends my groupie if I speak to her she gonna lose it
If I talk to your girlfriend, she'll get excited because she's a fan of mine
Fuck nigga you mad? I don't give a fuck, sue me
If you're angry, that's not my problem, and you can try to sue me but it won't work
A hundred deep we all strapped
There are one hundred people with me and we all have guns
Pistols all on our waistline
Our guns are on our waists
Real niggas don't talk about it we shoot it out in the daytime
Gangsters don't just talk about violence, they act on it during the day time
In the streets you really not
You're not a true gangster like we are
Extended clip I won't miss a shot
My gun has an extra long cartridge and I won't miss my target
Try me I'll put you in a pine box
If you mess with me, you'll end up dead and buried in a wooden coffin
My trigger finger got the chicken pox
I have a lot of experience using guns
Got money I got hoes, getting head in my drop Rolls
I have lots of money and women, and I'm getting oral sex in my convertible Rolls Royce
All these chickens and all this syrup you would think we at Roscoe's
With all these women and drugs, it's like we're at the famous chicken and waffle restaurant
I'm smoking and I'm driving while I'm rolling up
I'm smoking weed while I'm driving and simultaneously preparing another joint
You broke so I smoke enough for both of us
Since you don't have enough money to smoke, I'm smoking enough for both of us
Yeah bitch, fuck you know about that
Who are you to talk about this?
Taylor Gang, do more in a hour than you do in a day
My group, Taylor Gang, can accomplish more in one hour than you can accomplish in a day
Smoke and drink as much as we really talk about
We really do smoke and drink as much as we say we do
Talking shit but they know better
Critics talk trash about us but they know we're successful
Talking kush but I grow better
People talk about their good weed, but I grow even better weed
Talking money my dough better
People talk about making money, but my income is even greater
All my niggas rep mafia
All the people I associate with are part of my gang
Talking borders we crossing those
We're illegally crossing national borders and bringing drugs with us
Talking pounds we got lots of those
We have a lot of drugs, specifically weed, in large quantities
Million dollars that's independent
I have made a million dollars outside of the traditional music industry
Look at us say those niggas getting it
People look at us and think we're making a lot of money
They know I got a couple niggas that'll spray for me
My associates are willing to use guns to protect me
They know that if it come down to it that I'll pay the cost
If I have to take a financial loss to protect myself or my gang, I will
Before you say your ready for war be prepared to take a loss, Bitch I'm a boss
If you claim to be ready for a fight, be prepared for the consequences
I be rolling up that good, nigga
I'm smoking high-quality weed
I keep both hands clean
I'm not getting involved with messy situations
Might be my goons that's on the crime scene
My associates may have been involved in a recent crime
Throwing their gang up when they approach
They're showing their gang signs when they approach others
Don't even talk bank 'cause you know its bigger
Don't even try to compare our wealth because we have more money than you
Ain't in first class 'cause I'm the only nigga
I don't need to sit in first class because I own the entire plane
Niggas don't play with me, these niggas know better
People are afraid to mess with me, they know better
These bitches don't play with me, these bitches know better
Women don't mess with me, they also know better
These niggas don't play with me, these niggas know better
People continue to avoid me because they know what I'm capable of
These bitches don't play with me, these bitches know better
Even women are scared to mess with me because they know my reputation
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Cameron Thomaz, Jordan Houston
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@jayp2108
Use county..country code
@michelleswengel1027
Know better
@romel4333
Mafia
@jazmingalvan637
Lil Wayne
@tomcat5598
Miss the old days of smokin & chillin with the homies
@marcusp6838
Same
@trippylock93
Hell yeah with the boys doing wild shit in HIGHschool
@dewmontain123
Grow up. That shit was the past. You really miss that?