456
Kool G Rap Lyrics


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4, 5, 6 is in the mix - I'm hittin them with trip's
Headcrack, time to get the bread black!
4, 5, 6 is in the mix - I'm hittin them with trip's
Headcrack, time to get the bread!

I rolled on every cee-lo corner that I know inside the city
Kiddies, I got a fat mitt in my pocket lookin pretty
So who wanna get paid on the block? A thousand's in the pock'
Now go and grab your knots from the stash spot

I shake them up and shake them up roll and I break em up
Two ? and a pound-cake (";Yeah nigga, wake em up!";)
Keepin my fingers wrapped around the joint in case niggaz
Start brawlin, because I see em FALLIN to the strong point

One by one they losin down the line
A fifty buck roll, a duck blows, old nigga pay me mine! (";Damn nigga!";)
I grab the dice, place your price, all you men are mice
Riffin as I'm sippin on a Heineken and gettin nice

I shake em up they papes are gettin dead, nigga sittin on a Beretta
Said he wanna bet that I don't throw a better
Now the game is surrounded by some money hungry bitches
I put the kisses on my fists and rolled the triple sixes

And once again it be the point, that I shoot
That be puttin crazy loot, in the pocket of my army suit
Now who wanna come throw another round
I rolled a fo', a six, hold up, NOW I seen a fuckin pound

Yeah you nigga know what the name of the game is
I'm in yo' anus, cee-lo you know that shit that made a nigga famous
Because I'm on the ding-dong, I can't go wrong
Rollin for two hours long and STILL rollin strong

4, 5, 6 is in the mix - I'm hittin them with trip's
Headcrack, time to get the bread black!
4, 5, 6 is in the mix - I'm hittin them with trip's
";Bettin Grants with the cee-lo champs"; -> Nas

I make em sweat from beginners to the vets, I'm a threat
Some niggaz double up on they fifty bets
I gotta be nice to the dice, so I'm talkin to em
I step back, gave a snap on the sidewalk and threw em

Nigga went and put his foot in the way see, and tried to ace me
Now I've got niggaz rollin to that bitch Tracy
Yeah, but Tracy ain't so gentle, niggaz thought she was simple
And loses with two deuces and a fuckin pimple (";A loser!";)

I crack another brew, sit back and watch what niggaz do
Who threw that 2-you? I'm rollin the whole fuckin crew
One by one niggaz come payin, that fell to the trey and
Furlough inside the bait, that's what a nigga sayin

Your luck is tough, I'm makin enough to buy a kilo
Uh-oh, look out below, I think I rolled another cee-lo
Pick up my crap, niggaz don't get back a DIME of that
And keep my hand right by my waist where my nine is at

One more test, and niggaz quittin, that's zero
Broke, cryin broke, I'm doin backstrokes in cee-notes
Crazy pockets are empty, what a god damn shame
Niggaz you know the name of the game - word the fuck up!

4, 5, 6 is in the mix - I'm hittin them with trip's
Headcrack, time to get the bread black!
4, 5, 6 is in the mix - I'm hittin them with trip's
";Bettin Grants with the cee-lo champs"; -> Nas

4, 5, 6 is in the mix - I'm hittin them with trip's
Headcrack, time to get the bread black!




4, 5, 6 is in the mix - I'm hittin them with trip's
";Bettin Grants with the cee-lo champs"; -> Nas

Overall Meaning

In this song, Kool G Rap is describing his experience playing the street dice game cee-lo. He boasts about his skill and confidence in the game, claiming to be able to win consistently against anyone. He talks about the rush of the game and the thrill of winning, and even makes references to the potential danger of other players cheating or starting fights. He uses clever wordplay and rhyming to paint a vivid picture of the energetic atmosphere of a game of cee-lo on a street corner.


The lyrics contain a lot of slang and references that might be unfamiliar to some listeners, but the overall message is clear: Kool G Rap is a master of the game, and he loves to play for the thrill and the money. The repetition of the lines "4, 5, 6 is in the mix - I'm hittin them with trip's / Headcrack, time to get the bread black!" serves to emphasize the excitement and competitiveness of the game.


Overall, "456" is a gritty, streetwise song that showcases Kool G Rap's talent for storytelling and wordplay. It's a vivid snapshot of a particular time and place in hip hop culture, and it remains a classic example of the genre today.


Line by Line Meaning

4, 5, 6 is in the mix - I'm hittin them with trip's
I am playing cee-lo with the numbers 4, 5, and 6 and using a strategy to increase my chances of winning.


Headcrack, time to get the bread black!
It is time to win some money.


I rolled on every cee-lo corner that I know inside the city
I have played cee-lo at every location in the city that I am familiar with.


Kiddies, I got a fat mitt in my pocket lookin pretty
I have a lot of money in my pocket that looks attractive to others.


So who wanna get paid on the block? A thousand's in the pock'
I am willing to bet a thousand dollars and looking for someone to play against.


Now go and grab your knots from the stash spot
The other person should go get their money from their hiding place so we can start playing.


I shake them up and shake them up roll and I break em up
I am shaking and rolling the dice to start the game.


Two ? and a pound-cake (";Yeah nigga, wake em up!";)
Not sure about this line, may be referring to different dice combinations and getting excited when they appear.


Keepin my fingers wrapped around the joint in case niggaz
I am holding on to the dice so no one can cheat or take them from me.


Start brawlin, because I see em FALLIN to the strong point
If someone starts to lose a lot of money, tensions may rise and a fight may break out.


One by one they losin down the line
Each person playing is losing and it's happening in order.


A fifty buck roll, a duck blows, old nigga pay me mine! (";Damn nigga!";)
One person bets fifty dollars and loses, while someone else gets upset about losing money.


I grab the dice, place your price, all you men are mice
I am the one in control of the game, and everyone else is taking a chance by betting.


Riffin as I'm sippin on a Heineken and gettin nice
While playing and winning money, I am also enjoying a beer and feeling good.


I shake em up they papes are gettin dead, nigga sittin on a Beretta
As I am rolling the dice, I am causing people to lose their money and one person is sitting angry, holding a gun.


Said he wanna bet that I don't throw a better
Someone challenges me to roll a specific number with the dice.


Now the game is surrounded by some money hungry bitches
There are women nearby who are interested in winning money from the game.


I put the kisses on my fists and rolled the triple sixes
I am confident and excited as I roll three sixes with the dice, which is a winning combination.


And once again it be the point, that I shoot
I am aiming to win the game and make more money.


That be puttin crazy loot, in the pocket of my army suit
I am winning so much money that I need to store it all in my jacket pocket.


Now who wanna come throw another round
I am inviting others to keep playing and betting more money.


I rolled a fo', a six, hold up, NOW I seen a fuckin pound
I roll a four, then a six, and then another winning combination of three numbers that leads to me winning a large sum of money.


Yeah you nigga know what the name of the game is
Everyone playing knows what they are getting into and the risks involved.


I'm in yo' anus, cee-lo you know that shit that made a nigga famous
Not clear what this line means, may be bragging about being good at cee-lo.


Because I'm on the ding-dong, I can't go wrong
I have momentum and can't seem to lose.


Rollin for two hours long and STILL rollin strong
I have been playing cee-lo for two hours straight and am still winning and feeling good about it.


";Bettin Grants with the cee-lo champs"; -> Nas
Referring to the fact that the rapper Nas also enjoys playing cee-lo and betting large amounts of money.


I make em sweat from beginners to the vets, I'm a threat
I am good at this game and even experienced players are intimidated by me.


Some niggaz double up on they fifty bets
Some players start betting more money as they try to win back what they've lost.


I gotta be nice to the dice, so I'm talkin to em
I am careful and respectful towards the dice because they are bringing me luck.


I step back, gave a snap on the sidewalk and threw em
I am making a show of rolling the dice and doing it with style.


Nigga went and put his foot in the way see, and tried to ace me
Someone tries to interfere or cheat while I am rolling the dice.


Now I've got niggaz rollin to that bitch Tracy
Other people are going to play with someone named Tracy instead of me.


Yeah, but Tracy ain't so gentle, niggaz thought she was simple
Tracy may seem easy to beat, but turns out to be a difficult player.


And loses with two deuces and a fuckin pimple (";A loser!";)
Tracy ends up losing with a bad roll and everyone laughs at her.


I crack another brew, sit back and watch what niggaz do
I am relaxed and confident as I enjoy another beer and watch others play the game.


Who threw that 2-you? I'm rollin the whole fuckin crew
I am not impressed by someone's low roll and am going to take on everyone at once.


One by one niggaz come payin, that fell to the trey and
Each person playing loses to my roll of a three.


Furlough inside the bait, that's what a nigga sayin
Not clear what this line means, may be referring to the location where the game is taking place.


Your luck is tough, I'm makin enough to buy a kilo
The other players are having bad luck and I am winning so much money I could buy drugs (a kilogram).


Uh-oh, look out below, I think I rolled another cee-lo
I keep winning with high combinations of numbers and am on a roll.


Pick up my crap, niggaz don't get back a DIME of that
The other players lose all their money to me and I am happy about it.


And keep my hand right by my waist where my nine is at
I am carrying a gun and keeping it close to me for protection.


One more test, and niggaz quittin, that's zero
One more round and the other players are quitting and have no more money to bet.


Broke, cryin broke, I'm doin backstrokes in cee-notes
Others are now broke and I am enjoying all the money I have won.


Crazy pockets are empty, what a god damn shame
The other players are now out of money and feeling embarrassed about it.


Niggaz you know the name of the game - word the fuck up!
Everyone knows that the game is cee-lo and it involves taking risks and betting money.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ERIC BARRIER, WILLIAM GRIFFIN, NASIR JONES, CHRISTOPHER E MARTIN, WAYNE SHORTER, NATHANIEL THOMAS WILSON

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