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".
Warrior
Lil' Flip Lyrics
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I don't know what y'all heard
But I'm a warrior, let's go
[Chorus]
Real niggas (what up?) Clover Geez (What up?)
If you ain't talkin' 'bout fightin' then you need to (shut up!)
I'm a warrior nigga, I ain't scared of you nigga
If you diss Lil' Flip I'm a find you nigga
If you forgot I'm a G I'm a remind you nigga
I got pimps on my team that'll cut you up
Man, I got pimps on my team that'll fuck you up
I ain't never been a hoe, I never run from a fight
I'm the one the hoes love but the niggas don't like
Cause I made it out the hood now my team doin great
Niggas finally get a brick now they think they got weight
Nigga, I been straight you the one goin broke
I got 300 grand around my throat
Cause I'm the hardest MC reppin' H-Town
You keep playin I'm a leave you with your face down
[Chorus]
Huh, niggas know me I ain't scared of a bitch nigga
Cause you know a roach ain't shit to a rich nigga
And just because you heard I rap you don't know a nigga
Now gimme that, that ain't the right way to hold a pistol (stupid)
You toy soldiers gon catch five and roll over
While me and the other Clover Geez blow doja
And if you bitch made
I'm a run across your face with a switch blade, now take that
[Chorus]
I be in Memphis 10, I be with Juice and Paul
I get money from Skinny Pimp (why?) cause that's my dog
I be with killers and convicts that put in work
I can blow five mil' and it will not hurt (damn!)
Cause I learn the game before I earn my change
And I will pay you back if you mention my name
Huh, it could be the mailman at your front do'
Or it could be your biggest fan in the front row
I like drama so call your momma I got a llama
That's what you get bitch for fuckin' with a big tymer
A rich nigga with chrome triggers for all y'all
And if it's fuck me, you know it's fuck y'all
[Chorus: x4]
In Lil' Flip's song Warrior, he asserts his dominance and toughness, stating that he is not afraid of anyone and is always ready for a fight. He displays his pride in being part of the Real niggas and the Clover Geez gang, warning anyone who does not share the same mentality to shut up. Lil' Flip also makes it clear that he will not tolerate any dissing, and that he will find and remind anyone who forgets his G status.
In the second verse, Lil' Flip emphasizes his wealth and status as a successful rapper, saying that being rich means that he no longer fears those who used to intimidate him in the past. He boasts about having connections with other influential rappers like Juice and Paul, and even with Skinny Pimp, who provides him with money. Lil' Flip also warns anyone who thinks of crossing him that they will have to face him and his gun, which he refers to as his "lama."
Overall, the song illustrates Lil' Flip's confidence and pride in his background and identity. He takes his status as a gangster and a successful rapper seriously, and is not afraid to show his toughness and willingness to fight back against those who try to challenge him.
Line by Line Meaning
Ay I'm tired of all this talkin'
I'm tired of listening to all the talk, let's take action now.
I don't know what y'all heard
I'm not sure what rumors have been spread around about me.
But I'm a warrior, let's go
But I'm ready to fight, let's do it.
Real niggas (what up?) Clover Geez (What up?)
Greeting to my true friends and associates.
If you ain't talkin' 'bout fightin' then you need to (shut up!)
If you don't want to engage in combat then you should be silent.
I'm a warrior nigga, I ain't scared of you nigga
I'm a fighter and I'm not intimidated by anyone.
I'm a gangsta boy, I'll put led in you nigga
I'm a gangsta and I'll shoot you.
If you diss Lil' Flip I'm a find you nigga
If you disrespect me I'll come after you.
If you forgot I'm a G I'm a remind you nigga
If you forgot that I'm a gangsta, I'll remind you.
I got pimps on my team that'll cut you up
I have members on my team who are willing to harm you.
Man, I got pimps on my team that'll fuck you up
I have members on my team who are willing to beat you up.
I ain't never been a hoe, I never run from a fight
I'm not a coward and have never backed down from a fight.
I'm the one the hoes love but the niggas don't like
The women love me, but the men are envious.
Cause I made it out the hood now my team doin great
I've become successful and now my team is doing well too.
Niggas finally get a brick now they think they got weight
People get some money and suddenly they think they're powerful.
Nigga, I been straight you the one goin broke
I've been doing well, but you're struggling financially.
I got 300 grand around my throat
I'm wearing $300,000 worth of jewelry.
Cause I'm the hardest MC reppin' H-Town
I'm the toughest rapper representing Houston.
You keep playin I'm a leave you with your face down
If you keep messing with me, I'll leave you beaten and face down on the ground.
Huh, niggas know me I ain't scared of a bitch nigga
People know me and know that I'm not afraid of anyone.
Cause you know a roach ain't shit to a rich nigga
I'm rich and a petty person doesn't bother me.
And just because you heard I rap you don't know a nigga
Don't assume you know me just because you've heard my music.
Now gimme that, that ain't the right way to hold a pistol (stupid)
Give me that gun, you're not holding it properly and it's foolish.
You toy soldiers gon catch five and roll over
You fake soldiers are going to get shot and give up quickly.
While me and the other Clover Geez blow doja
While me and my team smoke weed.
And if you bitch made
And if you're weak or cowardly
I'm a run across your face with a switch blade, now take that
I'll cut your face with a knife, take that.
I be in Memphis 10, I be with Juice and Paul
I spend time in Memphis and hang out with Juicy J and Paul Wall.
I get money from Skinny Pimp (why?) cause that's my dog
Skinny Pimp is my friend, and I make money with him.
I be with killers and convicts that put in work
I hang out with dangerous criminals who do dirty work.
I can blow five mil' and it will not hurt (damn!)
I can spend $5 million without it impacting me financially.
Cause I learn the game before I earn my change
I educated myself about the industry before I became successful.
And I will pay you back if you mention my name
If you mention my name and I owe you, I'll pay you back.
It could be the mailman at your front do'
Someone unexpected may show up at your front door.
Or it could be your biggest fan in the front row
Or someone who seems innocent and supportive may turn on you.
I like drama so call your momma I got a llama
I enjoy causing problems, so call your mom because I have a gun.
That's what you get bitch for fuckin' with a big tymer
That's what you deserve for messing with someone who's rich and influential.
A rich nigga with chrome triggers for all y'all
As a wealthy person, I have guns for all of you.
And if it's fuck me, you know it's fuck y'all
If you don't like me, I don't like any of you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Y, WESLEY WESTON
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