Shout Out
KC L.M.N.O.P. Lyrics

Shout out my Crips that still Crippin', nigga
I want to acknowledge and show respect to my fellow gang members who are still actively living the gang life.

Shout out my Bloods that still Bloodin', nigga
I also want to acknowledge and show respect to my fellow gang members from the rival gang who are also still actively living the gang life.

Straight out the dirt, shout out my muddy niggas
I want to give a shout out to all the people who came from poverty and struggle, and still managed to make something of themselves.

Came from the bottom, all my get money niggas
I want to give a shout out to all the people who were born into poverty but worked hard and made a better life for themselves by earning money.

Wanna die, you ain't got to cry, you just got to pray
If you want to die, you don't need to cry about it, you just need to pray and hope for a peaceful transition.

Put some weed where I lay, I'ma see another day
By smoking weed, I can relax and relieve my stress, allowing me to live another day.

Full of energy, you my enemy, you got to pay
If you are my enemy, I will come at you with full force and you will have to face the consequences.

Was on the East side, fuckin' with them Crips the other day
Recently, I was on the East side and hanging out with my fellow Crips gang members.

Was on the West side, fuckin' with them Bloods the other day
Also recently, I was on the West side and hanging out with my rival Bloods gang members.

Always look you in your eye, never look the other way
I am always honest and direct with people, never avoiding confrontation or ignoring a situation.

Where I'm from, they can't get you, then they make your brother pay
In my hometown, if someone can't physically harm you, they will often target your family members as a way to get to you.

Doin' dirt, leave you hurt, then they make your mother pray
People in my hometown will often do bad things to others, causing them pain and suffering, and then their family members will be left to pray for their recovery and well-being.

We got raw plus cook up in this bitch
We have both uncut and cooked drugs in our possession.

Master P with the grams, I got the hook-up in this bitch
Like the rapper Master P, I have connections and can provide people with drugs.

Shots almost hit the passenger, they shook up in the whip
Someone fired a gun at our car, and it scared the passenger who was riding with us.

Before the deal, I took a trip to Brooklyn for the stick
Before making a drug deal, I went to Brooklyn to purchase a gun for protection.

Tried to go the college route, but that's on Tookie, I was Crip
I attempted to pursue a college education, but in the end, I chose to stay true to my gang roots and be a Crip.

Weed, The Color Purple, think of Whoopie when it's lit
When I smoke weed and watch the movie The Color Purple, I think of the actress Whoopi Goldberg.

Tried to start an empire, broke down a cookie in the crib
I attempted to build a criminal empire, but instead, I am currently breaking down drugs (specifically, crack cocaine) in my residence.

Toss you off a high bridge then play A Boogie wit'cho bitch
I will harm you in a violent way (possibly even murder you) and then casually move on and enjoy life with my romantic partner (using the rapper A Boogie as background music).

That's on Maleek, you ain't seen nothin' like this
This is a unique and extraordinary situation.

I'm Leonidas, three hundred hitters with me, shit excitin'
Like the ancient Greek warrior king Leonidas, I have 300 strong and capable people with me, and it is an exciting time.

You can't imagine walkin' to the store, duckin' indictments
You can't comprehend the fear and paranoia that comes with simply walking to the store while trying to avoid any legal trouble.

Tatted my face, approachin' my enemies like I'm Tyson
I have gotten tattoos on my face, making me look and feel intimidating when I confront my enemies (like boxer Mike Tyson).

Bright lens, ratties in the car with no license
I'm driving a car with tinted windows, and there are people with me who don't have a driver's license.

You know that the block bitin'
There is a lot of drug activity and business in this neighborhood.

I'ma throw the knife to his pipe, I do not like 'em
I will use a knife to damage someone's drug pipe (the tool they use to smoke drugs) because I dislike them or have a conflict with them.

We gon' cop it all from the Gucci to Nike items, we love some bright items
We are going to spend all our money on designer clothes and shoes (from brands like Gucci and Nike) because we enjoy flashy and extravagant items.

I fell back from the Roc like J-A-Y hyphen
I distanced myself from my connections with the Roc-A-Fella Records (like rapper Jay-Z did with his stage name when he dropped the hyphen).

Z650 Kawasaki on Dyckman
I am driving a Z650 Kawasaki motorcycle on the streets of Dyckman.

Dope at Howard University, the stamp was a bison
The drugs I sold were distributed to individuals attending Howard University, and the stamp used to brand the drugs had the image of a bison on it.

These diamonds are enticin', still ridin' with no license
The diamonds I own are beautiful and tempting, and I am still driving without a valid driver's license.

If you ain't me to liken, you should pray to Christ
If you don't like or agree with me, you should pray to Jesus for guidance and strength.

Me and East got the streets and we got the beast frightened
My collaborator and I (East) have control and power over the streets, causing our enemies to fear us.

You ain't got no gas, you should have the shit siphoned
If you are running low on gas for your car, you should steal (or 'siphon') gas from someone else.

Just leave the lab, crumble all that bullshit you writin'
Stop trying to write music because everything you have come up with so far is garbage and not worth pursuing.

I got love for my Bloods and all my neutral niggas
I have respect and positive feelings towards not only my fellow Bloods gang members but also people who are neutral or not involved in gang life.

I got love for my Crips and 'go stupid' niggas
I also have respect and positive feelings towards my fellow Crips gang members and people who act recklessly or foolishly (referring to the slang phrase 'go stupid').

Whole brick in the trunk, duckin' the state trooper, nigga
I am carrying a large amount of drugs (specifically, crack cocaine) in the trunk of my car and trying to avoid getting caught by the police.

In a hotel askin' the plug what could he do for niggas
I am currently in a hotel, asking my drug dealer what else he can do for me and my associates.

I don't care if it's crowded, I pick you out a group of niggas
Even if there are many people around, I will still be able to single out and target someone in a group (to harm or exploit them).

Take you on a ride of your life, but not Uber, nigga
I will take you on a thrilling and possibly dangerous experience, but I am not referring to the ride-sharing service Uber.

Puttin' prices on they head, they think I used to hoop with niggas
I am offering rewards or incentives to others for information or help in causing harm to certain individuals, leading others to believe I used to play basketball with them (referring to the slang phrase 'hooping').

Walt Disney money but we ain't fuckin' with Goofy niggas
We have a lot of money (comparing our wealth to that of Walt Disney), but we refuse to associate with people who are foolish or act like the character Goofy.