In 1995, the group released their debut single "Lifestyles Of The Rich & Shameless", charting on the Billboard Hot 100. The release landed them a record deal with Uptown Records. The group contributed a single to the Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood soundtrack, titled "Renee". The song became a major hit, breaking into the Top 40 on the Hot 100 chart. The single also reached Gold status in 1996. On June 4, 1996, they released their debut album Legal Drug Money. The work was highly acclaimed, and the album featured five Billboard Hot 100 hits, including their past singles "Lifestyles Of The Rich & Shameless", "Renee", as well as "Music Makes Me High", "Jeeps, Lex Coups, Bimaz & Benz" and "Get Up". The album was certified Gold by the RIAA in late 1996. Their second album, Love, Peace & Nappiness, was released on June 17, 1997 on Uptown/Universal Records. It featured another Hot 100 hit single, "Me & My Crazy World". One of the most famous songs on the album was the posse-cut "Beasts From The East", featuring A+, Redman and Canibus. The album wasn't as acclaimed as their debut, but fared well commercially, reaching Gold status in late 1997.
Lost Boyz called it a day in '99. On the night of March 28, 1999, at a birthday party for Mr. Cheeks, Freaky Tah was shot in the head while exiting the Sheraton Hotel in Queens. Tah was taken to Jamaica Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 4:20 am, at the age of 27. The getaway driver, Raheem Fletcher, was sentenced to 7 years in prison for Manslaughter. In 2001, Kelvin Jones pleaded guilty to the murder. The three remaining group members finished their third album LB IV Life, released in September 1999. The effort fell short critically and commercially, failing to provide any Hot 100 hits, and failing to reach Gold status. The three split-up after the release, and lead MC Mr. Cheeks began a solo career. He released his first solo effort John P. Kelly in 2001, which featured the smash hit "Lights, Camera, Action!". The album also featured a heartfelt tribute song to Freaky Tah, titled "Till We Meet Again", featuring Bob Marley's son Stephen. Cheeks released another album in 2003, titled Back Again!, then followed in 2004 with Ladies & Ghettomen. On January 16, 2004, DJ Spigg Nice was tried and convicted of multiple bank robberies in New Jersey and was sentenced to 37 years in prison. The group released a compilation album Lost Boyz Forever in 2005, featuring past hits and previously unreleased material.
What's Wrong
Lost Boyz Lyrics
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Queen's Most Wanted...shout outs to
the Bandit baby RIP. We represent the LB
to the day we die Run with Lou Spigg Nice Freaky Tah
Ha ha it's Group Home Management there. Shout outs
to Big ? and Big Chuck. Shout out to the Packers baby
get that moneeey. Yo yo yo yo...
Hear you better get the seeds
when you livin' inside the Rotten Apple
peoples know Queens be the chapel
I lay my laws score bounce with my man
come through wet plus seven now
hollered all the Yen
but first of all I laid in the cut
and peeped out these cats guess what?
I'm on the streets scramblin'
I'm inside the crib writin'
Sleeps durin' the day creeps when it's night &
I get my tunes together kid and we be zonin'
before you know it's like 5 in the morning
Now go on home until we done with these beats
Hot 97 it callin' up Scoop what it be?
Nothin' really kid bouncin' with My Crew
City lights glistenin' listenin' to you
Peeped yo' topic & we heard that girl
ask that chick What's Wrong with this world
For real...
What's wrong with the way I live
for the loot they refuse to give
What's wrong with the way I live
for the loot they refuse to give
What's wrong with the way I live
for the loot they refuse to give
What's wrong with the way I live
for the loot they refuse to give
I'm just ya Ordinary Guy get high
make my trees do my things
handle my resposi-bilities
and I swing with my peeps (peoples)
late night hit the streets solo creeps
gettin' busy in be-tween the sheets
That's how we do get this money
and yo run our shit
got my guns shiesty muthafuckas wanna end
me & my team mad cause they ain't got what we got
so they come tryin' to blow up the spot
Hear we got skills plus we got gats
plus we got a click that's fuckin' quick to react
I lay low where my head be
besides the loot I got niggas tryin' to jack me
I tell cats that I can't fuck around now
I gotta chill nigga hold the fort down now
Niggas still always tryin' to fuckin' put shit in the game
on & off stage it's all the same
Word up...
What's wrong with the way I live
for the loot they refuse to give
What's wrong with the way I live
for the loot they refuse to give
What's wrong with the way I live
for the loot they refuse to give
What's wrong with the way I live
for the loot they refuse to give
To all my peeps that's young & old
yes indeed man I hope we all achieve the goal
to succeed & be all we can be
I recommend that you defend 'til the end G
Now basically I'm seein' younger cats dead in years
before my younger cats was older cats sheddin tears
Seen my peoples caught up in the mix Black
some people say that there's no way to fix that
Younger cats get your knowledge education
get this here we didn't get that information
as you can see I'm just an older cat gettin' down
send my message through my livin' plus I'm ? sound
Besides man I runs with the LB
in 97 there's nothin' you can tell me
Word up I only represent the way that I be livin'
worked hard but they stills not givin'
Word up...
What's wrong with the way I live
for the loot they refuse to give
What's wrong with the way I live
for the loot they refuse to give
What's wrong with the way I live
for the loot they refuse to give
What's wrong with the way I live
for the loot they refuse to give
What's wrong with the way I live
for the loot they refuse to give
What's wrong with the way I live
for the loot they refuse to give
What's wrong with the way I live
for the loot they refuse to give
What's wrong with the way I live
for the loot they refuse to give
Don't go try changin' my life
Don't go try changin' my life
The Lost Boyz's song What's Wrong is a rap about the challenges of living in Queens, New York. The lyrics talk about the struggles of making money and staying alive when facing threats from other people. The chorus repeats the phrase "What's wrong with the way I live for the loot they refuse to give," which suggests that people are judged for the way they make money when there are few options to choose from. The lyrics also touch on themes of friendship and loyalty, particularly in the line "We represent the LB to the day we die Run with Lou Spigg Nice Freaky Tah."
The song's verses are filled with vivid descriptions of life on the streets, including slang terms like "chriz" for money and "trees" for marijuana. The lyrics also discuss navigating dangerous situations and staying vigilant. One line, "I lay low where my head be besides the loot I got niggas tryin' to jack me," suggests that the singer must constantly be on the lookout for people who might try to steal from him.
Overall, the song is a reflection on the struggles of living in a place like Queens, where opportunities may be scarce and violence is a constant threat.
Line by Line Meaning
Hear you better get the seeds when you livin' inside the Rotten Apple
To succeed in the harsh realities of New York City, you must be street-smart and have resources to survive.
Peoples know Queens be the chapel
People are aware that Queens is where great hip-hop music originates from.
but first of all I laid in the cut and peeped out these cats guess what?
I observed and analyzed the situation before taking any action.
I'm inside the crib writin' sleeps durin' the day creeps when it's night
I work on my music during the day, sleep when it's light outside, and roam around at night when it's dark.
before you know it's like 5 in the morning
Time flies when we are focused on creating music.
got my guns shiesty muthafuckas wanna end me & my team
I carry firearms because there are individuals who wish to harm me and my crew.
I tell cats that I can't fuck around now
I try to avoid confrontation and stay focused on my music career.
to all my peeps that's young & old yes indeed man I hope we all achieve the goal
I wish success for everyone who supports me, regardless of their age.
I recommend that you defend 'til the end G
I advise everyone to stay strong and protect what they believe in.
as you can see I'm just an older cat gettin' down send my message through my livin' plus I'm ? sound
I am a veteran in the rap industry, and my music reflects my beliefs and experiences.
worked hard but they stills not givin'
I have put in a lot of effort to succeed, but the rewards are not always fair.
Don't go try changin' my life
I will not let anyone dictate how I should live my life and pursue my passion.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEPHANIE ANDREWS, STEVIE WONDER, TERRANCE COCHEEKS KELLY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Monica Richardson
All their songs put me in a good mood.
GIMME ELBOW ROOM
SAME
Levanstian Brown
1 of the most underrated rap groups ever....LB 4 life!!! P-Town, VA standup
RedCrimson102
@Paulo Camara same, there def in my top 3. Legal drug money was their best album though
TARIK LAWRENCE
facts, just dope fun stuff
Paulo Camara
One of my favorite groups of all time
Pale Horse Running
They were real friends. Positivity and creativity
LbfamMRi95
Real talk, seeing Tah pushing that big ass truck made me get my cdl....R.I.P. Tah... FREE SPIGG!!!
Strong-IslandNY
370k views?? Hell nah! Fucked up. Lost Boyz so underrated in general. LB Fam, Queens represent. 💯💯💯💪RIP Freaky Tah
T Zvipindu
November 2020 still bangin with the Lost Boyz!!