Lil Rob debuted as an artist in 1992, prior to the release of his album Twelve Eighteen Part 1, he regularly moved as many as 100,000 units for each independent CD he recorded. The number Twelve Eighteen, which is also tattooed on Lil Rob's arms, represent the numeric value of the letters L and R, respectively, which are Lil Rob's initials. The number was used by Lil Rob during his days as a graffiti tagger.
In 1994 at the age of 18, Lil Rob's chin was shattered when he was shot in the jaw. Over time Lil Rob renounced his gang affiliations and called for "Brown Pride" and unity between all Chicanos.
Lil Rob has found commercial success with the release of Twelve Eighteen Part 1, which had been in regular rotation on radio stations outside of the West Coast thanks to the singles "Summer Nights", and "Bring Out The Freak In You".
Keep It Real
Lil Rob Lyrics
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Now we be ducking and bucking and picture girls while they're sucking
I'm coming harder than fuck and other putos be rocking
Up on the mic it's cracking, I'm Maniac while I'm rapping
The fattest Philly I'm packing while all the Low Pros is jacking
In my neighborhood it's all good, the homies are deep
I got a four-o and more, I'm getting high and it's all on me
Gangster'd out, no doubt, mobbing saying fuck it
I ain't giving a fuck, I started with the gang
My homies are here and they got my back
I'm drinking a brew, I'm smoking a sack
I'm blowing to the brain and I'm sporting all black
Ese don't you know I bang Sureno, I'm a fool too
Mobbing with the homies loading cuetes saying fuck you
Drinking, smoking, and busting lines of coke too
Dancing, freaking, and fucking all night long
On a regular basis, all to the grill, fuck at the pad then off to the hood
Drinking a brew and acting a fool, once again ese I thought you knew
[Chorus: Royal T (Lil' Rob)]
Keep it gangsta homey, keep it gangsta
(Spanish Fly tell it like it is till the day we die)
Keep it gangsta homey, keep it gangsta
(Spanish Fly tell it like it is till the day we die)
Keep it gangsta homey, keep it gangsta
(Spanish Fly tell it like it is till the day we die)
Keep it gangsta homey, keep it gangsta
(Spanish Fly tell it like it is ese)
[OG Spanish Fly]
My life is quicker than ever to grab the mic and deliver
Up on a regular basis is how we're handling cases
See me disfiguring faces on fools who tripping in places
I flash my nine in the sky, I'm getting high till I die
I let a shot in the air, 'cause where it falls I just don't really care
I ride till the wheels fall off and they ain't gonna fall off
Rolling with a pistol grip sawed off
Bang once and my name's been out
Crazy gangster representing the South
Westside what I'm talking about, Old Town what I'm talking about
Kill him and I'm finna bust that shit
Coming through with fifteen and a clip
You thought that Maniac would slip
Never me, and life's a bitch
'cause strapped with extra clips, air fifteen with a grip of Smiths
West on mine, six to the spine, aiming to delete on mines
619 down to bust a rhyme
Rest In Peace Speedy, I keep you on my mind
It was no doubt your cats are in the mix
Leave us two alone and we're coming up on shit
[Chorus]
[Silencer]
The magical thug with the magical bullet
And I'm coming around with a magical spell so
Get away, keep away when you see Silencer coming out to get ya
What you want to do, I got the cross-bow
Enemies are gonna die and I kill them real slow
Picture any toon blazing up at the moon
Your time is up, now you die from a bloody wound
That's what's gonna happen everytime I come attacking
I'm thinking of the weapon and the bodies I be stacking
On a mission, I'm packing my ammunition
I'm sticking these sons of bitches for snitching like bitches motherfucker
What you want to do, are you afraid
It's all about the Silencer, that's the name
We're some crazy motherfuckers from the West Coast
Smoking Mary Jane and we pimp hoes
Low Profile coming at you
I don't give a fuck and I'm here to blast you
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Lil Rob's song "Keep It Gangster" are full of references to gang life and violence. The first verse is performed by OG Spanish Fly and describes the gang lifestyle of drinking, smoking, and having sex while participating in illegal activities. The chorus, performed by Royal T and Lil' Rob, reminds the listener to "keep it gangsta" and stick to the gangster code. The second verse, performed by Silencer, talks about his love of violence and his desire to kill those who have wronged him.
The lyrics of this song are a reflection of gang life and the violence that comes with it. They paint a picture of a world where it is necessary to be tough, violent, and ruthless to survive. The song glorifies this lifestyle, but also acknowledges the reality of it - that it is dangerous and can lead to death or imprisonment. The chorus serves as a reminder to stay true to the gangster code, which is a set of unwritten rules that govern how gang members should behave.
Overall, "Keep It Gangster" is a gritty and realistic portrayal of gang life that is both disturbing and enlightening. It serves as a warning and an inspiration to those who are considering entering the world of gangs.
Line by Line Meaning
Now we be ducking and bucking and picture girls while they're sucking
We're trying to avoid trouble while checking out girls who are performing oral sex.
I'm coming harder than fuck and other putos be rocking
I'm rapping aggressively and bringing my best flows, while others pale in comparison.
Up on the mic it's cracking, I'm Maniac while I'm rapping
When I'm on the microphone, I'm in my element and delivering at top form.
The fattest Philly I'm packing while all the Low Pros is jacking
I have a large joint while others are stealing and engaging in criminal activity.
In my neighborhood it's all good, the homies are deep
Everything is safe and well-protected in my neighborhood because I have many friends around me.
I got a four-o and more, I'm getting high and it's all on me
I have drugs and I'm the one using them to get high, and I'm okay with that.
Gangster'd out, no doubt, mobbing saying fuck it
I'm living a gangster lifestyle without hesitation or fear, and I don't care about consequences.
Still rolling hella deep with the homies in a bucket
I'm still traveling with a large group of friends in an old car.
I ain't giving a fuck, I started with the gang
I'm not worried about anything because I already started living the gangster lifestyle.
My homies are here and they got my back
My friends are loyal and will protect me when needed.
I'm drinking a brew, I'm smoking a sack
I'm drinking beer and smoking marijuana at the same time.
I'm blowing to the brain and I'm sporting all black
I'm getting high and wearing all black clothing.
Ese don't you know I bang Sureno, I'm a fool too
Don't you know that I'm affiliated with the Sureno gang, and I am proud of it?
Mobbing with the homies loading cuetes saying fuck you
I'm traveling with my friends while loading guns and sending a derogatory message to others.
Drinking, smoking, and busting lines of coke too
I'm using various drugs such as alcohol, marijuana, and cocaine.
Dancing, freaking, and fucking all night long
I'm enjoying myself by dancing, engaging in sexual activities, and partying for an entire night.
On a regular basis, all to the grill, fuck at the pad then off to the hood
I engage in these activities often and then go back to my neighborhood after going to a party.
My life is quicker than ever to grab the mic and deliver
I quickly grab the microphone and start rapping without hesitation.
Up on a regular basis is how we're handling cases
We deal with issues regularly and know how to handle them confidently.
See me disfiguring faces on fools who tripping in places
I'm showing my aggression by disfiguring the faces of those who are causing trouble.
I flash my nine in the sky, I'm getting high till I die
I show off my gun to intimidate others while continuing to get high and party.
I let a shot in the air, 'cause where it falls I just don't really care
I shoot my gun aimlessly and recklessly because I don't care about the consequences.
I ride till the wheels fall off and they ain't gonna fall off
I'm going to keep living the gangster lifestyle until I die, and nothing can stop me.
Rolling with a pistol grip sawed off
I'm carrying a sawed-off shotgun for protection while traveling around.
Bang once and my name's been out
I'm so notorious that I only need to shoot my gun once for people to know it's me.
Crazy gangster representing the South
I am a dangerous gangster representing the southern California area.
Westside what I'm talking about, Old Town what I'm talking about
I am referring to the western side and the Old Town neighborhood of southern California.
Kill him and I'm finna bust that shit
If someone threatens me, I'm going to retaliate by shooting them.
Coming through with fifteen and a clip
I'm traveling with a gun that has fifteen bullets in the magazine.
You thought that Maniac would slip, never me, and life's a bitch
Don't think that I'm ever going to fail or lose in life.
'cause strapped with extra clips, air fifteen with a grip of Smiths
I carry extra bullets and know how to handle different types of guns.
West on mine, six to the spine, aiming to delete on mines
I'm focused on taking out enemies from the west side and shooting them in the spine to kill them.
619 down to bust a rhyme
I'm confident in my rapping abilities and proud to represent the 619 area code of southern California.
Rest In Peace Speedy, I keep you on my mind
I am remembering my friend named Speedy who passed away and thinking about him often.
It was no doubt your cats are in the mix
Your friends are causing trouble as usual and it's not surprising.
Leave us two alone and we're coming up on shit
If you leave just two of us alone, we're going to cause trouble and succeed in doing so.
The magical thug with the magical bullet
I am a special and unique gangster with a gun and bullets that are magical.
And I'm coming around with a magical spell so
I am bringing special powers and abilities to the situation.
Get away, keep away when you see Silencer coming out to get ya
You should run and hide when you see me, Silencer, because I'm coming to hurt you.
What you want to do, I got the cross-bow
I have a crossbow and I'm challenging you to fight me.
Enemies are gonna die and I kill them real slow
My enemies will suffer a slow and painful death at my hands.
Picture any toon blazing up at the moon
Imagine cartoon characters shooting guns while looking at the moon.
Your time is up, now you die from a bloody wound
You're going to die from a gunshot wound.
That's what's gonna happen everytime I come attacking
I am going to attack and kill my enemies every time I confront them.
I'm thinking of the weapon and the bodies I be stacking
I am planning ahead for the weapons I will use and the bodies I will have to dispose of.
On a mission, I'm packing my ammunition
I am on a mission and carrying plenty of bullets to use.
I'm sticking these sons of bitches for snitching like bitches motherfucker
I am attacking and punishing people who are snitching on me or others.
What you want to do, are you afraid
Are you scared to face me and fight me?
It's all about the Silencer, that's the name
My reputation as Silencer is well-known and feared.
We're some crazy motherfuckers from the West Coast
We are crazy and dangerous people from the western coast of southern California.
Smoking Mary Jane and we pimp hoes
We smoke marijuana and take advantage of prostitutes.
Low Profile coming at you
I am part of the gang called Low Profile, and we're coming to confront you.
I don't give a fuck and I'm here to blast you
I don't care about anything and I'm ready to shoot you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, DONALD FAGEN, NATHANIEL D HALE, WALTER CARL BECKER, WARREN III GRIFFIN
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