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.
Represent Dat G.C.
Kurupt Lyrics
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Oh y'all just want to do with out the beat
Uh well fuck it we gon' do it like this
On radio station mother fucking 187.4 bitch
W Ballz part two huh?
Peep game broadcasting
Provided by mother fucking emina huh?
Enema!!!
[W Ballz D.J.]
Emena... not enema... Enema!
I'm saying it baby, I just said it low
[Daz] (in background)
In your ass
[W Ballz D.J.]
In your motherfucking asshole
Ok like this, we gon' clean it up like this, huh punk bitch
[Kurupt]
Man what a bitch, gangster shit
Paws scrap up the cement then bend
I never love me a ho
Just to remind y'all bitches in case you didn't know
I breaks fool all niggas, way cool all niggas
Fuck all y'all niggas, sawed off y'all niggas
And I'm quick to pull out
Gangster shit, tell a bitch to stick a dick in her mouth
[Daz Dillinger]
As I skip to my loo see walking, G talking
I'm a gangster cold hearted, sick dumb and retarted
Came up this far without a bullet proof vest (yeah)
Ran with the best, sport khaki's again
Always stay fresh won't settle for less
Looped out, said now
[Soopafly]
Man these nigga on deck
Now it's the pimp of the crew, Soopafly coming through
I got a dick and a couple balls just to name a few
The D P locced out, niggas get choked out
Smoked out niggas and I'll fuck you with no doubt
[Tray Deee]
Gangster gangster tell me how you do it
It seems so simple like there was nothing to it
Ripping, sipping, dipping on the fluid
West Coast nigga, yeah we be the truest
Chorus: computer voice
Represent that Long Beach, Represent that L.B.C.
Represent that Long Beach, Represent that S.T.C
Represent that Long Beach, Represent that D.P.G.
Represent that Long Beach, Represent that P.A.C.
[Jayo Felony]
I had so much beef I should've fucked in my colon
But I sent them off deprived, with both their fucking eyes swollen
Everything stolen, and it still risked rolling
niggas can't see me cause I kill shit blowing
I let loose like ain't no tomorrow with bomb beats
A K 47 street
Quick to get ya, my lyrics like missiles to hit Hitler
Mother fucker stay up out my cool-Aid pitcher
You don't want to see my style like click click pow
Make you bow to my wicked style, make you my child
The enemy want to diss nigga but how could he?
With hookers and hoodies with a bag full of goodies (what what what what?)
What? Now take that for what it's worth
I terrorize your territory and take over your turf
All these niggas is rob, but they was soft as a nerf
Nasty as after birth they say ooh after the verse
[Snoop Dogg]
I'm commercial, universal with no rehearsal
And when I'm in the hood I'm just so controversial
niggas know me homey, the O G
West Coast Don I smash on anyone
On my daughter and my two sons, the set and my two guns
I move the dubs and let D move the 2 1's
Not to mention all my No Limit niggas now
We do it G style like big see Style
Chorus: computer voice
Represent that Long Beach, Represent that L.B.C.
Represent that Long Beach, Represent that S.T.C
Represent that L be , Represent that D.P.G.
Represent that L be , Represent that P.A.C.
[Snoop Dogg]
What what?
My freestyle worth about a ticket now
So to kick a style you gotta kick me down
Every nigga from the pound getting paid now
Hey now, big bow wow honey child
I ran a hundred miles through about a hundred styles
And now through with it, with nothing else to do with it
Roll it, blaze it, pass it, now you hit it
We's a D P G committee
[Kurupt]
[Snoop Dogg] fuck that bitch, Dat Nigga Daz fuck that bitch
That trick that goofy ass bitch
Soopafly, super high ruff cap slip
Fucking gangster shit 20 insane sixty crip
19th street crip, where the gangsters hang
It's a gang thang we all gang bang
[Daz Dillinger]
Hold up (Wait A Minute!!!)
All my niggas get (Gangster With It!!!)
Tick tock (Crip Walk)
And prepare to get ill when the gangsters talk (hey hey)
Sagging and flagging with the 7 tray rag
Smoking like a dragon with the 4 - 4 cannon
Be the last man standing whipping niggas at random
Gray and Blue bandanna's who riding is standard
So what y'all want to say? (Huh, huh?)
What y'all want to do? (Huh, what?)
[Butch]
You niggas tripping, while I'm steady dipping
Throw your clip in, since y'all all flipping
Rolling capers, while I'm getting papers
Tried to shake us, you know they caught the vapors
Everyone around is soon to see
Ain't nobody coming close to me
Keep hanging â??round and you'll believe
Chorus: computer voice
Represent that Long Beach, Represent that L.B.C.
Represent that Long Beach, Represent that S.T.C.
Represent that Long Beach, Represent that D.P.G.
Represent that Long Beach, Represent that P.A.C.
Represent that Long Beach, Represent that S.T.G.
Represent that Long Beach, Represent that D.P.G.
Represent that Long Beach, Represent that P.A.C.
Represent that Long Beach, Represent that Long Beach
Represent that...
[W Ballz D.J.]
Let's take it off like this bitch... bitch please...you ain't knowing
The broadcast is directed by motherfucking Snoop Doggy Dogg and his big nuts
If your not knowing, ya know!
We gon' kick it in your colon hole like this though
187.4 in your asshole like this
If your not knowing now your blowing...
Shabadoo huh?
We gonna kick it like this to the Eastside L.B.C.
Fuck I heard it was uh... D.P.G.
The lyrics of Kurupt's song Represent Dat G.C. predominantly focuses on gangster life, violence, and turf wars in Long Beach. It is an ode to the long-standing rivalry among various gangs of Long Beach: Crips, Bloods, and Gangster Disicples. The lyrics convey that the singer of the song, Kurupt, is a gangster and has no time for love or pity. He is outright about his disregard for women and openly talks about violence – “Paws scrap up the cement then bend” - leaving no room for interpretation. The lyrics are explicit in their glorification of gang life and could be perceived as promoting violence.
The chorus of the song, which repeats throughout, is a nod to the loyalty that different Long Beach gangs share with each other. It indicates that if anyone messes with Long Beach, they will have to face the wrath of various gangs unitedly. The powerful chorus also serves as a reminder to the audience that Kurupt, Snoop Dogg, and other Long Beach natives are united and won't tolerate any disrespect. The song's overall message is that one should not cross Long Beach's gangsters and should respect their territory.
Line by Line Meaning
Man what a bitch, gangster shit
I am disgusted by someone's behavior and I will respond with violent actions
Paws scrap up the cement then bend
I will inflict harm on my opponent and leave them in a vulnerable position
I never love me a ho
I have never felt a genuine emotional attachment towards a female prostitute
Just to remind y'all bitches in case you didn't know
I am going to reiterate this point for emphasis, in case anyone was unaware
I breaks fool all niggas, way cool all niggas
I impress or outsmart all men, and I maintain a cool demeanor while doing so
Fuck all y'all niggas, sawed off y'all niggas
I do not respect any of my male opponents and I will harm them with a sawed off shotgun
And I'm quick to pull out
I have no hesitation in using my firearm
Gangster shit, tell a bitch to stick a dick in her mouth
I am engaging in violent and misogynistic behavior towards women
Gangster gangster tell me how you do it
Please explain your violent and criminal behavior to me
It seems so simple like there was nothing to it
Your criminal activity appears uncomplicated, as if you were not exerting much effort
Ripping, sipping, dipping on the fluid
I am engaging in criminal activity with ease and fluidity
West Coast nigga, yeah we be the truest
We are the most authentic people from the West Coast region
Represent that Long Beach, Represent that L.B.C.
I am proud of the community I come from and I will represent it through my actions
I'm commercial, universal with no rehearsal
I have achieved mainstream success without much preparation or practice
And when I'm in the hood I'm just so controversial
My presence in the neighborhood causes people to have differing opinions about me
We do it G style like big see Style
We are engaging in criminal activity in a way that is synonymous with the gangster lifestyle
My freestyle worth about a ticket now
My improvisational rapping is worth a very high price
All these niggas is rob, but they was soft as a nerf
Despite their criminal behavior, my opponents are weak and easily defeated
Sagging and flagging with the 7 tray rag
I am displaying gang symbols while wearing a specific type of bandanna that represents my affiliation
Smoking like a dragon with the 4 - 4 cannon
I am smoking marijuana and carrying a large firearm
Be the last man standing whipping niggas at random
I will be the only person still standing after a violent altercation and I will harm people indiscriminately
Keep hanging ‘round and you’ll believe
If you spend enough time around me, you will eventually adopt my violent behavior and beliefs
Represent that Long Beach, Represent that S.T.C.
I am proud of my affiliation with the city and gang that I am representing
Represent that Long Beach, Represent that S.T.G.
I am representing a specific set or branch of my gang from Long Beach
Represent that Long Beach, Represent that Long Beach
I am representing and claiming Long Beach as my own
The broadcast is directed by motherfucking Snoop Doggy Dogg and his big nuts
Snoop Dogg is in charge of this broadcast and he has a lot of power and influence
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Written by: Y, DANNY ELLIOTT II MEANS
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