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".
Bustaclip
Lil' Flip Lyrics
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Yeaahhh
Yeaahhh
Yeaahhh
Let's take it back to the streets niggaaaaaaa
East coast
West coast
Midwest
It's Flip Gates
The number one fly boy
I'm strapped nigga
Let's get it poppin'
[Verse 1:]
I got a brand new 'Mac I hope this bitch don't jam
I had to bulletproof the Lam, I learned that from Cam
You want a thang got em yams go straight to Money Gram
I'm from the hood, so you know I'm down wit any money scam
Black glocks, white glocks spit like sheet rock
You know a drank on me, this concert gon' stop
A lot of cops at the scene tryin' to shut shit down
You was a nobody, but now you famous now
I be out in Chi-town wit some real OG's
Matter of fact one of them had dinner wit me
You gotta play by the rules when you on these streets
You lil' niggas tryin' to mimic what you see on beef
You betta
[Hook:]
Bustaclip [repeatedly w/ Lil' Flip ad libs]
I can't deny it, I'm a straight rider
You don't wanna beef wit meee
[Verse 2:]
I know some Long Beach Crips (fo' reeeall?)
I know some Englewood Bloods (bloods)
And you can ask ??? fans I got Cali love (love)
I got a strap waitin' for me everytime I land
Just to send you a message, I'll clap your man
Now he under white sheets like the Klu Klux Klan
You lil' boys shouldn't beef wit a grown ass man
I got stripes in the hood, I put in work fo' real
And mentioning me, will get you put in dirt fo' real
How much that gramma yay, bitch you carry weigh
Cause I'm on this Alize and I carry cake
I came back to the streets I had to let y'all know
And by the way my new deal worth 8.4
So I'mma
[Hook:]
I'm strapped nigga
I'm strapped nigga
I'm strapped nigga, what about you?
[Verse 3:]
This for my Nap-town niggas all my G-town killas
The ones wit the blow and them 18 wheelers
Cross the state lines wit it on them waist line cocked
Cross lope and you know it's goin' doowwnnn (like Yung Joc)
40 cal, 50 cal, what you workin' wit nigga?
I'm in a Maserati what you swervin' in nigga?
And when I'm out in Cleveland, I'm fuckin' wit X
It's been 'bout 5 years he still holdin' my tech
I be in the gun range like everyday
You betta pray no drama ever come my way
I'm in the studio now wit a gun on my hip
And I'm tired talkin' 'bout the beef wit me and
You betta
[Hook]
[Lil' Flip: Talkin']
This some shit for the street baby
We bust a clip everyday
You know what it is
I do what I wanna do nigga
When I feel like it nigga
Track And Productions on the muthafuckin' track
Full Effeck is the muthafuckin' future
Cross them niggas, I shoot you nigga
Any nigga, who got a gun and a chain nigga
And that dough, that's a true d-boy
Can't be a dope boy without a gun and a chain
Make sure you got them extra clips nigga
But on the real nigga, don't hate on a nigga when you see me pull up on that Maserati
I'm done wit the muthafuckin' Maybach
Fuck that shit nigga, I'm on some drop top flashy "Flash Gordon" type shit
Biatch, BUSTACLIP!
In Lil' Flip's song "Bustaclip," the rapper delivers a powerful message about the reality of his life in the streets. The song opens with him declaring that he's ready to take things back to where it all began. He mentions various regions, including east coast, west coast, midwest, and dirty, demonstrating his connections to those places. He tells his audience that he is the number one fly boy and warns them that he is strapped and ready for action.
In the first verse, he talks about a brand new 'Mac that he hopes won't jam, and how he had to bulletproof his car. He mentions Cam, referencing Cam'ron, whom he learned the art of bulletproofing the car from. He tells listeners that he knows how to make money by any means necessary and has connections with some of the real OGs from Chi-town. In the hook of the song, he repeatedly says "Bustaclip," which indicates that listeners shouldn't mess with him, since he's a straight rider, and they don't want to beef with him.
In the second verse, he tells listeners that he has Cali love, naming Long Beach Crips, Englewood Bloods, and his fans. He acknowledges that he always has a strap waiting for him every time he lands, and he's not afraid to clap back at anyone who tries to mess with him. He reminds listeners that he put in work in the hood and has earned his stripes over the years, and you'll get put in dirt for real if you mess with him. In the third verse, he mentions his connection with X in Cleveland, talks about going to the gun range every day and tells listeners to make sure they've got extra clips if they really want to survive in the streets.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeaahhh
Introduction of the song
Let's take it back to the streets niggaaaaaaa
The song is about street life
East coast
Reference to various regions of the country where this song applies
West coast
Reference to various regions of the country where this song applies
Midwest
Reference to various regions of the country where this song applies
To the dirty dirtttyyyy
Reference to the hood
It's Flip Gates
The artist name
The number one fly boy
Reference to oneself as a successful and popular artist
I'm strapped nigga
Carrying a gun as a precaution
Let's get it poppin'
Let's start the song with excitement and energy
I got a brand new 'Mac I hope this bitch don't jam
I have a new machine gun and hope it doesn't jam
I had to bulletproof the Lam, I learned that from Cam
I bulletproofed my car, following something that Cam did
You want a thang got em yams go straight to Money Gram
If you want drugs, send money through Money Gram
I'm from the hood, so you know I'm down wit any money scam
I come from a place where people will do anything for money
Black glocks, white glocks spit like sheet rock
I have different guns with powerful shooting abilities
You know a drank on me, this concert gon' stop
I have alcohol with me and ready to party
A lot of cops at the scene tryin' to shut shit down
Police presence at the concert trying to stop it
You was a nobody, but now you famous now
You were previously unknown but now famous after the concert
I be out in Chi-town wit some real OG's
I am hanging out with experienced gangsters in Chicago
Matter of fact one of them had dinner wit me
I've made friends with one of the gangsters
You gotta play by the rules when you on these streets
There are certain unspoken rules that apply to street life
You lil' niggas tryin' to mimic what you see on beef
Young people try to copy what they see in online disputes
You betta
Advice to younger people to be smart and cautious
Bustaclip [repeatedly w/ Lil' Flip ad libs]
A catchphrase of the song repeated throughout
I can't deny it, I'm a straight rider
Admitting to be a seasoned gangster
You don't wanna beef wit meee
It's not wise to get into a dispute with me
I know some Long Beach Crips (fo' reeeall?)
I know people from a notorious gang in Long Beach
I know some Englewood Bloods (bloods)
I know people from a notorious gang in Englewood
And you can ask ??? fans I got Cali love (love)
Fans from a certain place can vouch for my credibility and respect
I got a strap waitin' for me everytime I land
A gun is always ready for me when I arrive at my destination
Just to send you a message, I'll clap your man
I will kill someone close to you to send a message
Now he under white sheets like the Klu Klux Klan
The victim is now dead and covered under white sheets
You lil' boys shouldn't beef wit a grown ass man
Younger people should be cautious to engage with experienced people
I got stripes in the hood, I put in work fo' real
I've gained reputation and respect in the local hood through my actions
And mentioning me, will get you put in dirt fo' real
Talking about me will get you killed
How much that gramma yay, bitch you carry weigh
Asking someone how much they sell drugs for and how much they carry
Cause I'm on this Alize and I carry cake
I'm drinking alcoholic beverages and carrying a gun
I came back to the streets I had to let y'all know
A comeback to the street, re-introducing oneself
And by the way my new deal worth 8.4
Announcement of a new big-money contract
I'm strapped nigga
Again, carrying a gun as a precaution
I'm strapped nigga
Again, carrying a gun as a precaution
I'm strapped nigga, what about you?
Challenging others if they're also carrying a gun
This for my Nap-town niggas all my G-town killas
Dedication to people from particular areas known for violence
The ones wit the blow and them 18 wheelers
Referring to people who deal with drugs and are driving big trucks
Cross the state lines wit it on them waist line cocked
Crossing the state lines with a loaded gun
Cross lope and you know it's goin' doowwnnn (like Yung Joc)
If there's a dispute or challenge, it will end in violence
40 cal, 50 cal, what you workin' wit nigga?
Asking someone what kind of gun they have
I'm in a Maserati what you swervin' in nigga?
Boasting about owning a luxurious car
And when I'm out in Cleveland, I'm fuckin' wit X
Being friends with a rapper from Cleveland
It's been 'bout 5 years he still holdin' my tech
The rapper from Cleveland is still holding one of my guns
I be in the gun range like everyday
Spending time practicing shooting at the gun range
You betta pray no drama ever come my way
Asking others to hope that no violent situations arise
I'm in the studio now wit a gun on my hip
Being prepared even in the studio with a gun nearby
And I'm tired talkin' 'bout the beef wit me and
Tired of discussing past disputes with others
You betta
Again, advising younger people to be smart and cautious
This some shit for the street baby
Re-emphasis on the song's street theme
We bust a clip everyday
Shooting guns is a common occurrence
I do what I wanna do nigga
Having a sense of control and empowerment
When I feel like it nigga
Doing what one feels like doing
Track And Productions on the muthafuckin' track
Giving credit to the producers
Full Effeck is the muthafuckin' future
Full Effeck is going to be successful
Cross them niggas, I shoot you nigga
Challenging others to face consequences
Any nigga, who got a gun and a chain nigga
Anyone with a gun and jewelry is a target
And that dough, that's a true d-boy
Money is important to people of the street
Can't be a dope boy without a gun and a chain
It's hard to succeed in street life without guns and jewelry
Make sure you got them extra clips nigga
Advice to be prepared with a backup gun magazine
But on the real nigga, don't hate on a nigga when you see me pull up on that Maserati
Request to not show negativity when seeing a luxurious car
I'm done wit the muthafuckin' Maybach
Not liking a certain type of car anymore
Fuck that shit nigga, I'm on some drop top flashy "Flash Gordon" type shit
Preferring luxurious drop-top cars
Biatch, BUSTACLIP!
Closing catchphrase of the song
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER BERNARD, WESLEY WESTON, WESLEY E. WESTON
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