Early days
Hill was raised in North Memphis' Dixie Homes projects, where he lived with his grandfather. He began rapping in 1985 while attending Herman Junior High School. After graduating, he began making mixtapes with a local DJ called DJ Squeeky. A few years later, their relationship ended and Skinny began associating with DJ Paul and Juicy J of the Three 6 Mafia. Skinny often dissed Squeeky on their records. Many people began buying Skinny's and Squeeky's albums after the two got into an altercation at the local mall.
Three 6 Mafia
From the success of these mixtapes, Three 6 Mafia recorded their first official album, Mystic Stylez, which featured Skinny Pimp on two tracks. From the success of Mystic Stylez, Paul and Juicy produced Skinny's album, King Of Da Playaz Ball, which sold over 60,000 units with no radio play. But in a desperate monetary situation, Skinny signed all the rights of his albums to Paul and Juicy for a mere $10,000.
After Three 6 Mafia
Skinny Pimp left Three 6 Mafia in 1996 and spent the next five years going around from label to label, recording albums. After his 2001 album, Da Product Vol.1, reached well over 60,000 units in sales independently, Skinny only got $20,000 for it. Being fed up with low royalties, Skinny got into the business and eventually started associating with Nakia Shine and Andre 'Dre Day' Stephens of the label Rap Hustlaz to release his 2002 album, Pimpin & Hustlin. He is now apart of the New Prophet Camp as well signed to Lil' Flip's Clover G'z label
Movie
In 2005, after seeing the Hustle & Flow movie, Skinny Pimp saw the film as a story of his life. He went to Craig Brewer and told him of his idea of doing a movie about Memphis rap, featuring native rappers and their stories of how they got their started in the industry.
Discography
- King Of Da Playaz Ball Released: April 6, 1996
- Skinny But Dangerous Released: September 24, 1996
- The New Beginning Released: March 24, 1998
- 2000 Rap Dope Game Released: March 23, 1999
- Back To Tha Playaz Ball Released: March 7, 2000
- Da Product Vol.1 Released: March 27, 2001
- Pimpin & Hustlin Released: May 21, 2002
- Still Pimpin & Hustlin Released: August 27, 2002
- Code 999 Chopped, Screwed and Mixed Released: October 14, 2003
- Da Syndicate Released: May 20, 2003
- Tha Classic Released: April 27, 2004
Midnight Hoes
Kingpin Skinny Pimp Lyrics
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I never seen a ho that could make a cheese flow
until I moved to texas where the shake junts ain't broke
when I feel up off da plane the only thing stuck in my mind
I know I'm fucked up but shit I gotta get on mine
so now I gotta sell a little pussy hoe to stain
nation wide cds and hoes on the main
most of my niggaz they ridin clean cheefa a qaurter pound of skunk
I'm out here makin a livin I'm makin a killin for the billboard
but then some heavy folks behind me bought a rolls royce
1996 bitch stackin my grill ???? ????
its in the liquor purchase at a fuckin 5th
memphis nigga headin down to huston club oasis
different races I met a bunch of faces
my pimpin is gettin stronger
I'm keepin my toungue for you playa hatas
beatin bitches to the flow makin shit get regulated
[Chorus]
I've been wastin all my time foolin round wit midnight hoes
I've been wastin all this time jumpin in and out my clothes
I've been wastin all this time blowin indo out my nose
I've been wastin all this time now that's just how my life goes
Midnight hoes
[Kingpin Skinny Pimp]
Pimp dem hoes pimp sluts ride clean
smoke yo dope keepin down beats for the rest of yo life
makin dat paper from coast to coast
I heard so many time I wanted to be a mans weakness
I speak this pimpin from expirience fool now peep this
my baby is the queen of the shake junt
and I am the king of the playaz ball
You fuck one will break one pimp slap one now smoke one
make sure its da ink
now juicy passy the chrystall now toast dat drink
[Juicy J]
Now the juice in the club gotta a hole in the pants
broken drunken ????? just nuttin off a table dance
[Kingpin Skinny Pimp]
While we go home baby jump dat ass in I took
I count my bill money
proud of my baby bangin dem scrubs
all of my life I've been lookin
fo one of da finest of greatest of all of the women
to take to the top and I live wit da best
but do many so plenty been fuckin wit skinny
the realler of woman the been wishin
coming from a future I chose
the one that hit me when I was fucked up
but I've been wastin my time wit these broad midnight hoes
[Chorus]
The song "Midnight Hoes" by Kingpin Skinny Pimp is a song about the life of a pimp in Texas. The singer talks about how he never saw a ho that could make a cheese flow until he moved to Texas, where the shake joints are not broke. He talks about his determination to make money and how he has to sell a little bit of pussy just to keep himself going. He also talks about the various faces he met at the club and how his pimpin' is getting stronger.
The song is essentially about the life of a pimp, and the things he has to do to survive. The song talks about pimping hoes, keeping down beats, smoking dope, and making money. The singer sees himself as the king of the playas' ball and wants to take his baby to the top. However, he also acknowledges that he has been wasting his time with these broad midnight hoes, who are not the finest or the greatest of all women.
Overall, "Midnight Hoes" is a song that explores the life of a pimp, his struggles, and his aspirations. It showcases the rapper's skillful storytelling and his ability to paint a vivid picture of the life of a pimp in Texas.
Line by Line Meaning
I never seen a ho that could make a cheese flow
I have never come across a prostitute so skilled that she could make a lot of money easily.
until I moved to texas where the shake junts ain't broke
But since I moved to Texas, I have seen a lot of successful prostitution businesses known as 'shake junts'.
when I feel up off da plane the only thing stuck in my mind
As soon as I got off the plane, I was thinking about the need to make money by any means necessary.
I know I'm fucked up but shit I gotta get on mine
I realize that I have a messed up life and attitude, but I still need to make a living.
so now I gotta sell a little pussy hoe to stain
Therefore, I must resort to selling sexual services to make ends meet.
nation wide cds and hoes on the main
I am promoting my prostitution business and music across the whole country.
most of my niggaz they ridin clean cheefa a qaurter pound of skunk
Many of my associates are driving expensive vehicles and smoking large amounts of high-quality marijuana.
broke rappers on the shelf while I be slangin out the trunk
While other struggling rappers cannot sell their music, I am selling mine out of the trunk of my car.
I'm out here makin a livin I'm makin a killin for the billboard
I am making a lot of money from my music, and it is appearing on the Billboard charts.
but then some heavy folks behind me bought a rolls royce
However, some very rich people have recently bought a Rolls Royce car, which made me feel inadequate in comparison.
1996 bitch stackin my grill ???? ????
In 1996, I was proudly showing off my gold teeth jewelry.
its in the liquor purchase at a fuckin 5th
I have enough money to buy liquor in a small bottle.
memphis nigga headin down to huston club oasis
I, a man from Memphis, am going to a club called Oasis in Houston.
different races I met a bunch of faces
I encountered people of various ethnicities and met many new people.
my pimpin is gettin stronger
My ability to control prostitutes and make money from them is getting better.
I'm keepin my toungue for you playa hatas
I am not responding to people who criticize my lifestyle and choices.
beatin bitches to the flow makin shit get regulated
I am controlling the prostitutes and punishing them if they do not follow my rules.
I've been wastin all my time foolin round wit midnight hoes
I have been wasting my time with prostitutes who only work at night.
I've been wastin all this time jumpin in and out my clothes
I have been spending a lot of time changing outfits and trying to look cool.
I've been wastin all this time blowin indo out my nose
I have been using my time and money to smoke marijuana.
I've been wastin all this time now that's just how my life goes
I have been wasting my life, but it's just the way things are for me.
Pimp dem hoes pimp sluts ride clean
I am commanding other pimps to control their prostitutes and have flashy lifestyles.
smoke yo dope keepin down beats for the rest of yo life
Smoke marijuana and produce music for the rest of your life.
makin dat paper from coast to coast
I am making a lot of money from my music and prostitution businesses across the country.
I heard so many time I wanted to be a mans weakness
People have often said that they wanted to be with the women I control.
I speak this pimpin from expirience fool now peep this
I speak about pimping from my firsthand experience, so you better listen.
my baby is the queen of the shake junt
The woman I control is the most successful prostitute in the local area.
and I am the king of the playaz ball
I am the most successful pimp in town and control many prostitutes.
You fuck one will break one pimp slap one now smoke one
If any prostitutes under my control disobey me or do not perform well, I will punish them severely.
make sure its da ink
It is important to tattoo my name or brand on the prostitutes' bodies as a sign of ownership and control.
now juicy passy the chrystall now toast dat drink
Let's get some champagne and celebrate our profitable businesses.
Now the juice in the club gotta a hole in the pants
Juicy J has a hole in his pants while in the club.
broken drunken ????? just nuttin off a table dance
He is drunk and engaging in sexual activity with a prostitute on a table.
While we go home baby jump dat ass in I took
On our way home, a prostitute is going to perform sexual acts with me.
I count my bill money proud of my baby bangin dem scrubs
I am happy with the amount of money we made selling both music and prostitution, and my successful prostitute partner.
all of my life I've been lookin
I have been searching for a long time.
fo one of da finest of greatest of all of the women
I have been searching for the most beautiful and talented woman.
to take to the top and I live wit da best
I have found the most successful prostitute and am living a luxurious life with her.
but do many so plenty been fuckin wit skinny
However, many people have been opposing my lifestyle and choices.
the realler of woman the been wishin
Everyone has always wished to be with the most attractive and talented prostitutes.
coming from a future I chose
I have chosen a lifestyle that will define my future.
the one that hit me when I was fucked up
I found the perfect prostitute partner when I was at a low point in my life.
but I've been wastin my time wit these broad midnight hoes
Unfortunately, I have been wasting my time with low-quality prostitutes who only work at night.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Jordan Houston, Paul Beauregard
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@halfzipzz
27 year old that won't leave the 80-90's. The beat, the flows, the stories, the samples, originality. R.i.p good music.
@spray1432
I was jamming this as a kid. No internet back then and I dont know how I would find these bangin albums. A lot of folks still dont know bout kingpin skinny pimp. If you discovered this album out of no where you a real hip hop head fr
@BrianRenardDavis
Darn Right Jack. Jackson Mississippi
@bubbmarley4117
Raul Hernandez I’m from Memphis and I remember this banger
@elcochino8139
1995 I found this. So then I stole skinny but dangerous. Been a fan ever since. I was locked up with his nephew here in San Antonio. He rap too
@earlellis7844
I was playing this in WA state back in the day , back down to Cali
@YoungTCash
I’m from Detroit but my brother is 7 years older than me and was always banging Memphis rap back in the day. He had everything involving triple 6 and everything that was current Houston/screw...some of the best music ever made. Thank god for limewire and kaazaa...otherwise idk if we would’ve had access to this. Classics
@josetrejo5144
My co-worker is from memphis and this is all we bump to at work
@dauntebullbear9187
dope
@drew31dm
Classic 90s. I'm guessing y'all in your 40s like me