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".
Da Freestyle King Award
Lil' Flip Lyrics
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Nigga, 2000, Y2K
Me and Ron see all in yo muthafuckin' shit nigga
Fo sho, ha, man it's goin' down
Y'all boyz need to fo sho get that cotton candy
Cotton mouth, all in yo' face nigga
Uh huh, Lil Flipper, The Leprechaun aka Da Freestyle King
Sucka Free, fuckin' with that Ron see
Indo nigga this what we blow...
[Lil' Flip]
We blow Indo, I might be on Jay Leno
They be like Flip, can you listen to my demo
I say naw nigga I got shows to do
After the concert, I got hoes to screw
If I'm on stage, I don't wanna be close to you
I got money nigga, I ain't gon' boast to you
What I'm supposed to do, is keep rappin'
Some niggas got gold in they mouth, I got platinum
I ain't cappin', what happened
I done blew up too quick
I'm the Lil' Flip, Da Freestyle King of the Screwed Up Click
I represent, I get head
Ride blue, ride black, I ride red
Fuck a Fed, I shake heads, when I'm in the club
Ball outta control, I got Indo dub sacks
How you love that, I ain't the Hot Boys
But you might see me in a drop top boy
I roll rolex, I got baggets, princess cuts
If I'm in the club, you'll see me, pimpin' sluts
That's what I do, nigga all the time
Get rotation on 97.9, that's The Box
Nigga got a TV sitcom on Fox
Used to be on blocks, slangin' rocks
Now I'm changin' dots, in my drop top prowler
Go to court, throw away the case, I got a prowler
Call her, nigga, Caller ID, a baller I be
She wanna fuck, I'ma call her and see
Take that hoe to Motel 6 or go to Tweety's
Pour a duece in the can, sold a four in Tahiti
Now I'm leanin', nigga, I'm in the green Beamer
Supa dupa fly like I'm Missy Misdemeanor
I'm Lil' Flip, nigga, I know you know me
Baggets and 30 pointers all on my rolly's
You might see me in a Expedition
With a sign on the back, that say let's go fishin'
I'ma balla, nigga I told you that
If I ain't ridin' green then I'm rollin' 'Llacs
I'm from the Clover, I'ma solja, I write rhymes in my folder
Hell yea, I got mo' crystals than Folgers
That's coffee, hoes wanna toss me, get off me
Cause I be ballin' outta control, hoes they stalk me
From Milwaukee, my Nextel, inhale, exhale
Half of my niggas locked up in jail
But I'm still on the block, puttin' it down
Nigga when I smile, bling, platinum puddin, you gotta frown
You be mad, cause you see me in a drop top Jag
50 G's for a car, that's not that bad
I can do that, if it's too fast, I can screw dat
Get the brand new drop, royal blue dat
Now I'm cruisin', niggas I be bruisin'
Gettin' all mad cause in the club, I be choosin'
I like yellabones, talk on PrimeCo telephones
Got hoes from Hine-Clark to Yellowstone
I'm in Homestead, killin' with the real niggas
We wearin' Platinum Fubu, y'all still wear Phil Hilfiger
I almost fucked up, but nigga I'm the king
I can freestyle all night til the doorbell ring
And all I do, is ride on chrome
And all I got, is DVD's inside my home
I got a Ja'causezi, I might watch Scary Movie
Hell yea, I get head from yo mama every Tuesday
This Lil' Flip, I bet cha know dat, show dat
Hell yea, you owe me some money, nigga you owe dat
So pay me, the radio gon' play me
Look at my yard, I got mo' toys than Kay-Bee
Who I am, The Leprechaun, Freestyle King
Change the color of my teeth and my byzletine
Now I'm platinum, nigga got a nigga name Crime
Open up my mouth, my piece shine, but Johnny got my blinded
Y'all can just parallel park, when I open up my mouth, its farewell to the dark
I sip drank, flip pints, sip 8's, got hoes at Worthing, Sterling and Yates
And when I pick 'em up, nigga, I'ma take 'em to the room
Nigga, I'ma be the witch and you can ride my broom
Then you gone, I freestyle, I'm off the dome
I got all, satellites from the top of my home
I get gone in my zone, nigga, I'm in a Bentley
Niggas mad, they got Guess glasses, I wearin' Finley's
And S classes, jumpin' out, nigga Da King
Fuck y'all nigga, I'm jumpin' out limosuines
[talkin']
Nigga, Lil' Flip, Sucka Free, Swishahouse nigga,
We over here too nigga, we puttin' it down nigga,
The North and the South, nigga, how you do it, that was freestyle...
This particular song by Lil' Flip is called "Da Freestyle King Award." Starting with a brief introduction from Lil' Flip, the song is a display of his freestyle rapping abilities. Throughout the song, he discusses his life as a rapper, his success, his money, and his love for women. He talks about being the "Da Freestyle King," which was a nickname he earned because of his freestyle rap abilities. Despite the teasing and criticism he faced when he was an up and coming artist, his success has allowed him to rise above it all. His verse mocks listeners who think they are good enough to make it as a rapper, but their attempts fall short. He sounds confident, perhaps too much at times, but it's what has led him to be successful in the rap world in the first place.
Lil' Flip boasts about his drug of choice, indo, which is slang for weed. He also references his platinum teeth and his platinum selling album. He throws some shade at his competition while remaining playful and confident. Ex-Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams can be heard in the background, saying “Hi, I'm Ricky Williams. I'm here to announce the 2000’s Freestyle King.” There are traces of Lil' Flip's Southern accent throughout the song, and his lyrics display his understanding of Southern culture and slang.
Line by Line Meaning
We blow Indo, I might be on Jay Leno
I smoke high-quality marijuana and I might be a guest on the Jay Leno television show
They be like Flip, can you listen to my demo
People often ask me if I can listen to their music demo
If I'm on stage, I don't wanna be close to you
When I'm performing on stage, I don't want to be near you
I got money nigga, I ain't gon' boast to you
I have a lot of money but I don't feel the need to brag about it to you
Now I'm leanin', nigga, I'm in the green Beamer
I'm feeling the effects of drugs and I'm driving a green BMW car
Supa dupa fly like I'm Missy Misdemeanor
I'm very attractive and stylish, like Missy Elliott
I'm Lil' Flip, nigga, I know you know me
I'm Lil' Flip and I'm aware that you recognize me
50 G's for a car, that's not that bad
Spending $50,000 on a car isn't too expensive for me
I can freestyle all night til the doorbell ring
I'm capable of improvising rap lyrics all night long until someone rings the doorbell
I got mo' toys than Kay-Bee
I have more material possessions than a Toys R Us store
Open up my mouth, my piece shine, but Johnny got my blinded
When I smile and show my teeth, they sparkle and shine due to my diamond dental jewelry
Then you gone, I freestyle, I'm off the dome
After you leave, I continue to improvise rap lyrics without preparation
Fuck y'all nigga, I'm jumpin' out limousines
I don't care what you think, I'm exiting limousines with confidence
Swishahouse nigga, We over here too nigga
I represent Swishahouse, but I acknowledge and respect other hip-hop groups
The North and the South, nigga, how you do it, that was freestyle...
I'm proud to represent both the Southern and Northern regions of the United States, and what I just said was improvised on the spot
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