His rapping debut was on Dr. Dre's The Chronic in 1992, as a part of the duo Tha Dogg Pound with Daz. The two were among the first acts signed to Death Row Records. He released an album with Daz called Dogg Food in 1995 on Death Row Records. Kurupt became friends with the late rapper Tupac Shakur when Tupac signed with Death Row in 1996, and it was Tupac who gave him the nickname Young Gotti.
In 1997 Kurupt left Death Row records for a position at Antra Records as an A&R, but still remained on good terms with Suge and appeared on many albums published by Death Row. In 1998 under Artimus Records he released a double album called Kuruption which went platinum. Shortly after that he released The Streetz is a Mutha which also went platinum. In 2001 Tha Dogg Pound released 2002 under Death Row and Gotti & Dillinger under DPG and Artimus Records. That year Kurupt also released his third solo LP Space Boogie.
In 2002 Kurupt met back up with Death Row CEO Suge Knight shortly after he got out of jail and re-signed with Death Row Records (now renamed Tha Row). By signing with Tha Row, Kurupt started a feud with Daz, Snoop and all of the DPGC, his old friends.
In 2005, Kurupt finally released the long-awaited album Against The Grain. It was constantly delayed and though it was to be the first original musical release from Tha Row in many years, it was finally put out via Koch Records, which at the time distributed Death Row albums; they were sold all distribution rights. However, Kurupt and his label blamed lack of promotion for the release on heavy editing by the Koch staff.
On April 13, 2005, Kurupt reunited with his fellow Dogg Pound mates through the peace meeting labelled "Protect the West", in which several other West Coast rap icons united to put aside their differences in hope of banding together to bring the West Coast back to prominence in hip-hop. Snoop Dogg organized the gathering at which he also made peace with Kurupt's label CEO Suge Knight.
At this time, Kurupt also introduced to the world his latest protege, the rapper Immense. The two met in 2001 and Kurupt became his mentor soon after. He then took Immense to Def Jam president and Roc-a-Fella Records owner Jay-Z, whereupon Jay signed him as the first artist on "Roc-A-Fella West", a West Coast extention of the Roc.
From 2000, Kurupt was in a relationship with the female rapper Natina Reed of the group Blaque. They were going to get married in August 2001, but delayed the marriage for career reasons. Ultimately, their commitment did not last after that.
Aside from being a solo artist, Kurupt is also a member of a number of Hip-Hop groups as well. In 2000, Kurupt teamed up with Canibus, Ras Kass and Killah Priest to form rap supergroup The 4 Horsemen. Later on, he began the supergroup The Riflemen with Mobb Deep, Jayo Felony, 40 Glocc, and The Alchemist.
Callin' Out Names
Kurupt Lyrics
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Sup Fred?
Gangsta shit
West Coast...
(Verse One)
Unauthorized hard-to-move arthritis
Infected selected neglected ejected
And next time ya hit the West
You could best believe, believe the best, mothaFUCK the rest
What you supposed to be snatchin'?
You comin' to a world of punctured hearts and jackin'
Lethal illegal overseein' the (??) be like seagulls
Balls in ya jaws on the hunt like bald eagles
The end of the sequel
I'm the milli-mac and the strong-end and nigga to blame you
And I'mma start callin' ya'll bitch niggas by name:
Mothafuck D
Mothafuck M
Only X I know is Xzibit or RBX
Extraordinary, trynna snatch my bitch
You can have the bitch, two bitches gettin' rich
Just to come to the West Coast and get stripped down
Beat to death and stripped, all over a bitch
Now it's 50 MC's that ain't worth shit
Get ya ass kicked 50 times, beat to 10 cent
I love New York, but the niggas that represent, ya'll ain't shit New York
They actin' like a bitch New York
Buckshot, Noreaga, Jigga - cool
Canibus, Wu-Tang, my niggas - cool
Def Squad and DefJam, but fuck Ja Rule
Irv Gotti I can't wait for Raekwon to break fool
Trynna sign Daz, nigga Daz 憀l sign you
And when you hit the West, this is what we gon' do:
Get ya'll niggas, slap ya'll niggas like bitches
Dippin' through the 慼ood on switches
I just bought me a Cadillac last week
Wit' a new bitch since my old bitch tweaked
Naw homeboy, the game just ain't the same
If you wanna know, Kurupt said it, and I'm Callin' Out Names
(Break)
*scratching* "Never did like him"
"You know what?" *scratching* "Fuck, fuck, fuck all ya'll"
(Chorus: Kurupt, (Xzibit),
"It's for my niggas and my bitches,
my bitches and all my niggas, my niggas and
my bitches, my bitches and all my niggaaaass!"
Callin' Out Names!
(Now if it wasn't for the West,
these rap niggas wouldn't need a vest around they chest)
(Now if it wasn't for the West,
these rap niggas wouldn't need a vest around they chest)
(Verse 2)
I don't give a fuck
Catch me in da 慼ood all blue Chucks, gangbanged the fuck out Cuz
Only thing I like that Ryde Ruff is Eve
And all the rest of ya'll niggas who Ryde Ruff get these
I'mma tell you one mo' time and I won't say it again
Kurupt said it mothafucka from beginnin' to end
You salamander-ass caterpillar-ass mothafucka
Fake-ass busta-ass fake killa mothafucka
If it wasn't for the West,
these rap niggas wouldn't need a vest for they chest
Quoted from a fucka homie X
The Lox ya'll my mothafuckas, can't forget ya'll
And that's spoken on from the mothafuckin Dogg
All the rest of ya'll, tell ya like this
Eat a fat dick bitch
I'm Callin Out Names!
(Break)
Fuck Ruff Ryder
Fuck The Firm
Fuck Belly
Kurupt says fuck 慹m
(Chorus)
Nigga, now if I didn't say yo name, then this ain't for you
But if you try to speak then I'mma peel the paint for you
I cause brain tumors, thinkin' of a thought to think
Lettin' off caliber's 憈il the chamber need to be changed
Empty out, simply don't tempt me,
I empty out until everything in this mothafucka's gone
I empty house off of empty rounds
Now what the fuck you gotta say?
What the fuck you wanna see? The homie's on my K
I never worry 慴out none of ya'll so why now?
I run it through and this is how you do it Dogg Pound (ROOF!)
The Gang, we master blast and maintain
Weed money cocaine got us all insane
Bitch niggas remember even though the times may change
I want Kurupt said it nigga, and I'm Callin' Out Names
(Break)
*scratching* "Never did like him"
"You know what?" *scratching* All ya'll! "Fuck, fuck, fuck all ya'll"
(Chorus: Kurupt, (Xzibit),
"It's for my niggas and my bitches,
my bitches and all my niggas, my niggas and
my bitches, my bitches and all my niggaaaass!"
West Coast! Bout Time!
(Now if it wasn't for the West,
these rap niggas wouldn't need a vest around they chest)
Let's start!
Coasta' nigga!
(Now if it wasn't for the West,
these rap niggas wouldn't need a vest around they chest)
Holla at'cha boy?On the West Coast?get at me homie!
(Now if it wasn't for the West,
these rap niggas wouldn't need a vest around they chest)
The song "Callin' Out Names" by Kurupt features the rapper calling out various names and dissing them in a confrontational manner. The opening lines establish the tone of the song, with Kurupt engaging in "gangsta shit" and representing the West Coast. The first verse is filled with vitriol and contempt for anyone who would dare to disrespect the West Coast or its rappers. Kurupt lambasts those with diseases like hepatitis and arthritis, referring to them as "infected" and "neglected." He also promises that anyone who comes to West Coast with the wrong mindset will be "beat to death and stripped" all over a girl. Kurupt even calls out specific rappers like Ja Rule, Noreaga, and Buckshot, declaring them "bitch niggas" and telling them to "eat a fat dick."
The second verse is just as aggressive as the first, with Kurupt using foul language to attack various record labels and groups, ultimately declaring that he's "Callin' Out Names." The chorus, which is repeated throughout the song, is a brash proclamation of loyalty to the West Coast and a warning to those who would try to compete with its rappers.
Overall, "Callin' Out Names" is a blistering track that showcases Kurupt's tough rhymes and unapologetic attitude. While some might find the song to be needlessly confrontational, others might appreciate its raw energy and unfiltered aggression.
Line by Line Meaning
What you supposed to be snatchin'?
What is your intention for coming to the West Coast?
You comin' to a world of punctured hearts and jackin'
You're coming to a violent place where people get hurt and robbed.
Balls in ya jaws on the hunt like bald eagles
You'll be in a vulnerable position while we come after you like predators.
Only X I know is Xzibit or RBX
I don't know any other X besides Xzibit or RBX.
Extraordinary, trynna snatch my bitch
You're trying to steal my girlfriend despite my unique qualities.
Now it's 50 MC's that ain't worth shit
There are fifty rappers that I think are worthless.
Beat to death and stripped, all over a bitch
They'll get physically assaulted and robbed because of a girl.
I love New York, but the niggas that represent, ya'll ain't shit New York
I appreciate New York, but the rappers that represent it are not good enough.
Buckshot, Noreaga, Jigga - cool
I approve of Buckshot, Noreaga, Jigga.
Irv Gotti I can't wait for Raekwon to break fool
I can't wait for Raekwon to start acting foolish and get in trouble with Irv Gotti.
Just to come to the West Coast and get stripped down
They'll get robbed of their possessions upon arriving on the West Coast.
I don't give a fuck
I don't care about anything.
If it wasn't for the West, these rap niggas wouldn't need a vest for they chest
Rappers wouldn't need bulletproof vests if they didn't come to the West Coast.
Fuck Ruff Ryder, Fuck The Firm, Fuck Belly, Kurupt says fuck 'em
I dislike Ruff Ryder, The Firm, and Belly, and I tell them to fuck off.
Nigga, now if I didn't say yo name, then this ain't for you
If I didn't call you out by name, I'm not talking about you.
I never worry 'bout none of ya'll so why now?
I never cared about any of you, why should I start now?
The Gang, we master blast and maintain
We are the Gang and we are strong and resilient.
Bitch niggas remember even though the times may change
Weak people should remember that they'll always be weak, no matter how things change.
Let's start!
Let's begin!
Contributed by Grayson I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.