Lil' Flip's career was launched when he released his first album "The Leprechaun". The album quickly gained national attention and spawned the hit single "I Can Do That". The album sold over 100,000 copies regionally and gained attention from Def Jam South, A & R, and well-known Houston rapper Scarface. He was briefly signed to Def Jam, but abruptly left the label a few years later after concerns about his financial earnings. He soon signed to Loud Records and began recording his first national debut album.
While recording his album, he was apparently shot by unknown assailants in a drive-by shooting. He survived the attack and pressed on to finish the album. At the age of 20, Lil' Flip released his sophomore album "Undaground Legend", his first nationally released album, which included the hit single "The Way We Ball" and a remix to his hit "I Can Do That". The album reached platinum status even though it didn't get much promotion from Loud Records.
Lil' Flip recorded his third album "U Gotta Feel Me" on Sony Records. This album was more commercial and featured Ludacris, Three 6 Mafia, and others. The album debuted at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #3 on the Hip-Hop/R&B charts. It quickly became a crossover success with the Billboard Hot 100 Top 20 single "Game Over". The single used the Namco Pac-Man beat and the video showed Lil' Flip getting a tattoo while rapping to the single. The single reached #1 on the hip-hop charts. His follow-up single, the lover's anthem "Sunshine" featuring Lea, became the second hit single on Lil' Flip's album and went to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100. It gained numerous requests on MTV 2 and BET. The album was certified double platinum.
Lil' Flip is known for his unique screwed style of freestyling (a form of slowed down rap technique) and for always releasing double disc CDs whenever he releases an album. He credits all of his success to the late DJ Screw and has tattooed DJ Screw's name on his arms. Lil' Flip has been credited for his lyrics by Three 6 Mafia, David Banner, Fam-Lay, Young Buck, UGK, Ludacris, among others. He has announced himself as the "King of The South" and the "Freestyle King".
Block Money
Lil' Flip Lyrics
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This for the block, there's no place like show business
Hell naw nigga, I'm serious
I'm honored, I'm back
Take this muh'fuckin' rap money
And bring it back to the block nigga
Haha, fo' real, so if you gettin yo money
That drank money, you gettin it
Got all the fuck boys from around me, hey fuck you niggas
Hey, now let's get it
[Chorus]
After I do my concert, I bring that money to the block
And nigga I don't half, cause I want the whole block
Now whip it, now whip it, now whip it, now whip it
Now get it, whip it, ship it, and flip it
[Verse 1]
Ay I told you muh'fuckers I'ma bounce back
With three million in cash, potna count that
If I write you a check, nigga you can cash that
And when I'm in Europe, I use my flatstack
The black car get used fo' times a day
My rims skinny, but my pockets overweight
Go get yo tubes tied, cause you a bitch boy
800 grand, and now you think you rich boy
You better step it up, my paper been straight
And by the way my new chick go to Penn Stae
I paid for her car, I paid for her books
Okay I'm lyin, but don't that shit go with the hook
I got money to blow, I oughta be ashamed
I'm playin with some change, I want Travolta plane
He got a couple of 'em, we always fuck with rubbers
This ain't O.G. kush, I like to call it Bubble
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
Ay fuck boy, I'm the James Toney of rap
Cause niggas hate me, but I still got it like that
A brand new 'Vette, I'm a ladies man
Plus my Bretlin cost me 80 grand
Ay, money ain't a thang, you know where I hang
And besides music, you know what I slang
And you know what I claim, It's Clover Geez up
And don't you hate it when yo potna smoke, all yo weed up?
I had to roll my sleeves up (why?), cause of my bracelet
And we ain't goin nowhere, so just face it
I lace weed with the syrup cause it burn slow
I make G's with my words cause it earn dough
Who woulda known Lil' Flip 'll scan five mil'
And then be forced to take a break for two years
But the block got love for the God
So you know it ain't shit for me to get a nigga robbed
[Chorus]
For the block niggas
The lyrics to Lil' Flip's song "Block Money" show the rapper celebrating his successful career and the money he's made from it. He raps about taking his rap money back to the block where he grew up and giving back to his community. He boasts about his wealth and success, mentioning his expensive cars and watches, and his ability to spend money freely. He also references his love for smoking weed and using syrup as well as his past legal troubles.
Throughout the song, Lil' Flip shows a confident and unapologetic attitude towards his success and wealth. He makes it clear that he is not concerned with anyone else's opinion and that he is fully focused on his own success. The lyrics also reflect the rapper's love for his hometown and his desire to give back to the community that raised him.
Line by Line Meaning
This for the block, there's no place like show business
Lil' Flip dedicates the song to his block, but says that there's nothing like show business.
Hell naw nigga, I'm serious
Lil' Flip emphasizes that he is serious.
I'm honored, I'm back
Lil' Flip feels proud to be back.
Take this muh'fuckin' rap money
Lil' Flip tells his listeners to take the money from rap music seriously.
And bring it back to the block nigga
Lil' Flip wants the listeners to invest in their own community.
Haha, fo' real, so if you gettin yo money
Lil' Flip laughs but emphasizes that he is serious about making money.
That drank money, you gettin it
Lil' Flip says that if you make money from selling alcohol, you should invest it in the community.
You know, I'm just worried about me now
Lil' Flip says he is only focused on himself now.
Got all the fuck boys from around me, hey fuck you niggas
Lil' Flip tells the people who didn't believe in him that they can't be a part of his success now.
After I do my concert, I bring that money to the block
Lil' Flip brings his concert earnings back to his community.
And nigga I don't half, cause I want the whole block
Lil' Flip wants to invest in the entire community.
Now whip it, now whip it, now whip it, now whip it
Lil' Flip tells his listeners to use their money to invest in the community and flip it.
Now get it, whip it, ship it, and flip it
Lil' Flip repeats his earlier message of investing, flipping, and shipping the money back to the community.
Ay I told you muh'fuckers I'ma bounce back
Lil' Flip told everyone that he would come back and he did.
With three million in cash, potna count that
Lil' Flip made a lot of money and wants people to count it.
If I write you a check, nigga you can cash that
Lil' Flip wants people to know that he can back up his wealth with actual cash, not just paper.
And when I'm in Europe, I use my flatstack
Lil' Flip travels with large amounts of cash when he goes abroad.
The black car get used fo' times a day
Lil' Flip uses his black car for transportation often.
My rims skinny, but my pockets overweight
Lil' Flip's rims are thin, but his pockets are full of money.
Go get yo tubes tied, cause you a bitch boy
Lil' Flip insults someone who he thinks is weak.
800 grand, and now you think you rich boy
Lil' Flip reminds someone that they shouldn't consider themselves wealthy with only $800,000.
You better step it up, my paper been straight
Lil' Flip brags about his wealth and success.
And by the way my new chick go to Penn Stae
Lil' Flip's new girlfriend attends Penn State University.
I paid for her car, I paid for her books
Lil' Flip pays for his girlfriend's car and school expenses.
Okay I'm lyin, but don't that shit go with the hook
Lil' Flip admits that he lied but says that it doesn't matter for the song.
I got money to blow, I oughta be ashamed
Lil' Flip says he has so much money that he should feel ashamed.
I'm playin with some change, I want Travolta plane
Lil' Flip jokes about how much money he has and wants to buy a plane like John Travolta.
He got a couple of 'em, we always fuck with rubbers
Lil' Flip mentions John Travolta's planes and jokes that they always use condoms.
This ain't O.G. kush, I like to call it Bubble
Lil' Flip jokes about his own name for a type of weed he uses.
Ay fuck boy, I'm the James Toney of rap
Lil' Flip compares himself to a famous boxer, James Toney, and taunts someone who he thinks is weak.
Cause niggas hate me, but I still got it like that
Lil' Flip says that despite the hate he gets, he still has a lot of wealth.
A brand new 'Vette, I'm a ladies man
Lil' Flip bought a new Corvette and says that he is popular with women.
Plus my Bretlin cost me 80 grand
Lil' Flip bought a Breitling watch for $80,000.
Ay, money ain't a thang, you know where I hang
Lil' Flip says that he spends money with no worries and people know where to find him.
And besides music, you know what I slang
Lil' Flip implies that he sells illegal drugs.
And you know what I claim, It's Clover Geez up
Lil' Flip represents the Clover Geez group.
And don't you hate it when yo potna smoke, all yo weed up?
Lil' Flip hates it when someone uses up all the weed they're supposed to share.
I had to roll my sleeves up (why?), cause of my bracelet
Lil' Flip had to roll up his sleeves to show off his expensive bracelet.
And we ain't goin nowhere, so just face it
Lil' Flip tells his haters that he won't go away and they should deal with it.
I lace weed with the syrup cause it burn slow
Lil' Flip mixes weed with codeine syrup because it makes the high last longer.
I make G's with my words cause it earn dough
Lil' Flip makes a lot of money from his music career.
Who woulda known Lil' Flip 'll scan five mil'
Lil' Flip made five million dollars, which was unexpected.
And then be forced to take a break for two years
Lil' Flip was forced to take a break from his music career for two years.
But the block got love for the God
Lil' Flip's community still supports him.
So you know it ain't shit for me to get a nigga robbed
Lil' Flip implies that he is capable of having someone robbed if necessary.
For the block niggas
Lil' Flip dedicates the song to his community.
Lyrics © IT'S ALL GOOD IN THE HOOD LLC DBA ALL HOOD MUSIC PUBLISHING, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER BERNARD, WESLEY WESTON, WESLEY E. WESTON
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