Tavares Taylor (born January 6, 1993), better known by his stage name Lil R… Read Full Bio ↴Tavares Taylor (born January 6, 1993), better known by his stage name Lil Reese is an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois. He is signed to the major record label Def Jam and Glory Boys Entertainment.

Early life

Taylor grew up in Chicago, Illinois. Taylor attended high school, but later dropped out after his junior year and took a chance on music.
Music career

Taylor is a part of Glory Boys Entertainment. Reese began to receive attention and popularity through his music videos, including “US” and “Beef”. His popularity exploded when Chief Keef’s hit single “Don’t Like” featuring Lil’ Reese garnered widespread international attention. He caught the eye of producer No I.D., who had crafted legendary albums or tracks for artists like Common, Kanye West and others. Chicago producer brought Taylor to a major record deal Def Jam. On November 2012 he released a remix from his song “US” with Rick Ross and Drake. Taylor also created many songs with upcoming music producers, such as Young Chop. He is also featured on Juelz Santana’s song Bodies.

Legal issues

On September 5, 2012, Chicago Police disclosed to the Sun Times that Taylor and fellow Chicago rapper Chief Keef are being investigated for a possible connection in the shooting death of fellow rapper and Englewood resident, Joseph ‘Lil JoJo’ Coleman. A YouTube video released a days later shows Jojo and Reese engaging in an argument on the street and someone in the video can be heard uttering the words: “Imma kill you.”

On October 24, 2012, a video showing Reese brutally assaulting a woman, was posted to the internet. Chicago Police are not actively investigating the beating because they don’t know who the victim is, or where/when the incident occurred, according to a police source. Reese would later say the video was recorded years ago and that he is a different person now.

Flex
Lil Reese Lyrics

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Back then a nigga ain't had nothin' (nothin')
When you hot, all them hoes want somethin'
Flex (flex, flex), get that check (get that check)
Flex (flex, flex), might fuck up my TEC (might fuck up my TEC)
Back then a nigga ain't had nothin' (nothin')
When you hot, all them hoes want somethin'
Flex (flex, flex, flex, flex), get that check (get that check)
Flex (flex), might fuck up that TEC (might fuck up that TEC)

Back then a nigga ain't had none, boy, I come from nothin' (I come from nothin')
Hit a nigga in the head or the arm or the leg if he think we bluffin' (if he think we bluffin')
Doubted me for the last time, well, lil' bitch
I'ma show you somethin' (I'ma show you somethin')
I count about my long, no fake friends, no nothin' (no nothin')
When the shit get tough, when the shit get rough
Who gon' be there for you? (who gon' be there for you?)
Who gon' watch your back? I'm speakin' facts, who gon' be there for you?
(Who gon' be there for you?)
Kill 'em, quick-fast in a hurry (in a hurry)
Drop thirty on a nigga like Curry (like Curry)
If you think I'm sweet, show no mercy (show no mercy)
Hit a lick, I mighta been thirsty (thirsty)
'Cause, you know, back then a nigga ain't had nothin' (nothin')
Bust some shells so we kept a nigga runnin' (runnin')
Turned nothin' to somethin' (to somethin')
Hit a nigga in the dice game for forty thou' like it ain't nothin'

Back then a nigga ain't had nothin' (nothin')
When you hot, all them hoes want somethin'
Flex (flex, flex), get that check (get that check)
Flex (flex, flex), might fuck up my TEC (might fuck up my TEC)
Back then a nigga ain't had nothin' (nothin')
When you hot, all them hoes want somethin'

Flex (flex, flex, flex, flex), get that check (get that check)
Flex (flex), might fuck up that TEC (might fuck up that TEC)

Overall Meaning

In "Flex" by Lil Reese, the rapper talks about how he comes from nothing and how he has to show people he's worth something. He describes his past struggles and the doubts that people had about him, but he proves them wrong by achieving success. He emphasizes the fact that when you have nothing, people don't want to know you or be around you, but once you have money and fame, they all come flocking. This is why he is flexing; he wants to show everyone what he's made of and that he's worth their attention.

The lyrics show how Lil Reese has had to work hard to get to where he is today. He comes from a place of poverty and violence, where he had to resort to crime to survive. However, he's now flexing, showing off his success and fame, and demonstrating that he's no longer the same person he used to be. He's chasing after his dreams and making them come true, all while staying true to himself and his roots.

Overall, "Flex" is a song about success and overcoming adversity. Lil Reese is telling his story and inspiring others to keep pushing forward, even when times get tough. It's a message of hope and perseverance that resonates with people from all walks of life.

Line by Line Meaning

Back then a nigga ain't had nothin' (nothin')
I come from nothing and had nothing in the past

When you hot, all them hoes want somethin'
When you are famous, girls want something from you

Flex (flex, flex), get that check (get that check)
Show off my money and collect the paycheck

Flex (flex, flex), might fuck up my TEC (might fuck up my TEC)
Show off my money and buy a new gun, but it might get taken away

Hit a nigga in the head or the arm or the leg if he think we bluffin' (if he think we bluffin')
Shoot someone in the head, arm, or leg if they don't believe us

Doubted me for the last time, well, lil' bitch I'ma show you somethin' (I'ma show you somethin')
If you underestimate me again, I will prove you wrong

I count about my long, no fake friends, no nothin' (no nothin')
I only trust myself, and have no fake friends or anything else

Who gon' watch your back? I'm speakin' facts, who gon' be there for you?
When times are rough, who will support and protect you?

Kill 'em, quick-fast in a hurry (in a hurry)
Kill someone quickly without hesitation

If you think I'm sweet, show no mercy (show no mercy)
If you underestimate me, be prepared for me to be ruthless

'Cause, you know, back then a nigga ain't had nothin' (nothin')
I come from nothing and had nothing in the past

Drop thirty on a nigga like Curry (like Curry)
Shoot someone several times like basketball player Steph Curry scores points

Hit a nigga in the dice game for forty thou' like it ain't nothin'
Win $40,000 in a dice game without it being a big deal

Flex (flex, flex, flex, flex), get that check (get that check)
Show off my money multiple times and earn a big paycheck

Flex (flex), might fuck up that TEC (might fuck up that TEC)
Show off my money and buy a new gun, but it might get taken away

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Tavares Lemont Taylor

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