Grimm was an experienced battle rapper and placed at the World Supremacy Battle of 1993. That year, he released his first 12” single, So Whatcha Want Nigga? as The Grimm Reaper and performed at the Jack The Rapper convention on Execution Night, sharing the stage with Lady of Rage, 2Pac, and Tha Dogg Pound, in Atlanta.
"It was in a snowstorm, a blizzard. An hour before, I was getting prepared to go to Atlantic Records to get signed for a half million dollars. I was coming out of the barbershop and jumped into the car my brother was driving. They shot the car up. My brother got killed. The first [bullet] I remember was on my side. As soon as it went into my body, it collapsed both lungs. I remember that one clear as day. The closest thing I can think of for the feeling is like how Superman would burn laser beams out of his eyes. It was that much heat, internally, trying to come out through my eyes. One went in my neck, ricocheted in my head and came out my mouth. Like a TV short-circuiting, it was like static in my head. The rest of them—side, arm, back—I don’t remember as much."
"Death is something I never feared, but it did wake me up. You realize how weak you really are. Life has a higher calling beyond the physical aspect. I was pronounced dead for a moment. I woke up and there was an officer over me. I was in the ambulance with detectives. I’m strapped down, I’m bleeding, dying. All I can tell you is when I was pronounced dead, I did go somewhere. I’ve seen things it would be hard to explain. The place I was going, I was at peace and it was bliss. But I had to come back. It was one of the biggest disappointments for a while. But that was my journey, coming back here and getting another opportunity. Paralysis, which is like purgatory, was a bitter blessing. But it put me on my path to try to become a better human being."
"The physical body is just a puppet. It’s not who I am. I never knew myself. Before this happened, I was already paralyzed—but it was just my brain. When someone is blind, their other senses kick in. It happens with paralysis as well. I can feel things that other people might not realize I can feel. Originally, I was blind in the right eye, deaf in the right ear. I couldn’t talk. I was paralyzed from the neck down. Since then my feelings have come back."
"I don’t remember how to walk, though. It’s my own fault for not staying on top of remembering how to walk, but I do have a great chance of walking again. It took a moment not to view this totally selfishly. I’m in this for a reason, for other people to learn from it. I’m not an angel—I’ve done a lot of shit. I’ve been on the other side of the gun. It’s nothing to glorify. At the time this happened, I was getting label deal When I got shot, the labels all wanted to separate from me. Now it’s part of your deal."
In the late 90s, he founded his record label/international distribution company, Day By Day Entertainment, with the intention of supporting and releasing independent artists. At around the same time, he put together his Godzilla-inspired MC collective, the Monsta Island Czars.
In 2000, Grimm was sentenced to life in prison for conspiracy and narcotics charges. His debut LP "The Downfall of Ibliys: A Ghetto Opera" was recorded by Grimm in 24 hours, out on a $100,000 bail for one day.
In jail, Grimm studied law and filed many counter-suits and eventually got his sentence reduced to only 3 years. Grimm is currently a free man.
He has since completed his sophomore album "Digital Tears: E-mail from Purgatory" under his M.I.C. moniker Superstar Jet Jaguar. Grimm recently released his third album, American Hunger, the first triple album in hop hop history to critical acclaim. De La Soul attempted to to the same with the AOI project, but record label restrictions and time issues forced them to abandon the idea. American Hunger was originally supposed to be released on July 3 2006 but was pushed back allowing him to address recent issues that were not previously on the album and due to the US Government threatening court action if Grimm didn't remove some George W. Bush vocal samples.
MF Grimm recently added the GM title (Grand Master) to his name, sometimes going by GM or sometime MF. The MF stands for Mad Flows or Master of Flows.
Grimm has hinted at being one of the ghost writers on Dr. Dre's The Chronic.
Together
MF Grimm Lyrics
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Story 'bout retarded nigga, went against his main nigga
Started rollin wit other niggas, knew they wasn't feelin niggas
Niggas had beef wit niggas, now he breakin bread wit niggas
Jealousy and envy, money leave ya dead nigga
Clip in ya head, throw ya in the bathroom
Inside tub, chainsaw rub
Cut down to nubs, bag like work
From his face wipe smirk, flip the script kinda lurk
But I'm a gravedigga nigga, so I put 'em in the dirt
At first shit hurt, reminiscin' when we laugh
Havin' fun bustin' guns, but yo fuck it that's the past
Had to kill his ass, lose cannon want to scheme
Free agent over cream switchin' teams
Can't let him slide, time to take this ride
Popped up the trunk, throw 'em inside
(chorus)
He flipped (oh yes he did)
Went to war against his click (oh yes he did)
Even though to us it did really hurt
Still we got together and we tied 'em up (oh yes we did)
He flipped (oh yes he did)
He went to war against his click (oh yes he did)
Even though to us it did really hurt
Still we got together and we beat 'em up (oh yes we did)
He flipped
He went to war against his click (oh yes he did)
Even though to us it did really hurt
Still we got together and we chopped 'em up (oh yes we did)
[Verse Two]
Died on the tracks like the rat he was
Before we blew his brains out, he screamed out "WHY?"
Didn't tell 'em shit, let 'em find out
From his maker, why he was aired out, FUCK 'em
Cobra Commander, strip the life
Metal Face lay loss, ain't No Snakes Alive
Rakim said, no mistakes allowed
So we corrected 'em, by dissectin 'em
(chorus)
He flipped (oh yes he did)
Went to war against his click (oh yes he did)
Even though to us it did really hurt
Still we got together and we tied 'em up (oh yes we did)
He flipped (oh yes he did)
He went to war against his click (oh yes he did)
Even though to us it did really hurt
Still we got together and we beat 'em up (oh yes we did)
He flipped (oh yes he did)
went to war against his click (oh yes he did)
Even though to us it did really hurt
Still we got together and we chopped 'em up (oh yes we did)
In the song "Together" by MF Grimm, the lyrics tell a story of betrayal and revenge within the context of gang culture. The first verse depicts a situation where a person, referred to as "retarded nigga," goes against his main gang and joins another group. The new group, however, is not fond of the previous gang and has beef with them. Jealousy and envy, as well as the lure of money, lead to the death of the singer at the hands of his former gang. The chorus repeats the line "He flipped" to emphasize the betrayal and how it caused the former allies to band together against him. The second verse describes the violent retribution that the former gang inflicts on the traitor, as they dispose of his body and "correct" his mistake.
The lyrics in this song are a reflection of the harsh reality of gang life, where loyalty is vital and betrayal can lead to violence and death. The use of violence in the song is a commentary on the vicious cycle of revenge that often characterizes gang conflicts. However, the ultimate message of the song may be that even in a world filled with violence, there is still a sense of camaraderie and loyalty that brings people together.
Line by Line Meaning
Story 'bout retarded nigga, went against his main nigga
The song tells a story about a foolish man who betrayed his close friend.
Started rollin wit other niggas, knew they wasn't feelin niggas
The man started hanging out with other people who dislike his friend.
Niggas had beef wit niggas, now he breakin bread wit niggas
The man had a dispute with his former friend and is now getting along with his enemies.
Jealousy and envy, money leave ya dead nigga
The man's greed and jealousy caused him to betray his friend and may ultimately lead to his own demise.
Clip in ya head, throw ya in the bathroom
The man was killed and his body was dumped in a bathroom.
Inside tub, chainsaw rub
The killers used a chainsaw to dismember the body before disposing of it.
Cut down to nubs, bag like work
The man's body was cut into small pieces and put in a bag for disposal, just like drugs are usually packaged.
Thought he was my man, he was a motherfuckin jerk
The man thought his friend was loyal, but he was actually a traitorous person.
From his face wipe smirk, flip the script kinda lurk
After discovering his friend's betrayal, the man decided to retaliate by plotting his murder.
But I'm a gravedigga nigga, so I put 'em in the dirt
The man bragged about his experience in killing people and buried his friend's body.
At first shit hurt, reminiscin' when we laugh
Initially, the man felt sadness and regret over having to kill his friend with whom he used to share good times.
Havin' fun bustin' guns, but yo fuck it that's the past
Although they used to enjoy shooting guns and engaging in illegal activity, the man has decided to move on from the past.
Had to kill his ass, lose cannon want to scheme
The man felt that his friend was too dangerous to be left alive and may have plotted against him in the future.
Free agent over cream switchin' teams
The man betrayed his former friend for money, showing he cares more about financial gain than loyalty.
Can't let him slide, time to take this ride
The man felt he had to take action against his friend's betrayal and take revenge.
Popped up the trunk, throw 'em inside
The killers put the friend's body in the trunk of a car to dispose of it.
He flipped (oh yes he did)
The chorus repeats the idea that the friend betrayed his group.
went to war against his click (oh yes he did)
The friend started a fight with his own group of friends.
Even though to us it did really hurt
Despite their hurt and sadness from their former friend's betrayal, they decided to come together and retaliate.
Still we got together and we tied 'em up (oh yes we did)
They captured and tied up their former friend as part of their revenge.
Still we got together and we beat 'em up (oh yes we did)
They physically attacked their former friend and inflicted violence for his betrayal.
Still we got together and we chopped 'em up (oh yes we did)
They cut up his body into small pieces as part of the revenge.
Died on the tracks like the rat he was
The man's life ended badly and he died like a lowly rat or traitor.
Before we blew his brains out, he screamed out 'WHY?'
Before being killed, the man was confused and couldn't understand why his former friends turned on him.
Didn't tell 'em shit, let 'em find out from his maker, why he was aired out, FUCK 'em
The man refused to give any information about his betrayal and let his enemies figure it out on their own. He cursed them in his final moments.
Cobra Commander, strip the life
The man's killers took his life and left him with nothing.
Metal Face lay loss, ain't No Snakes Alive
The man's death was significant and showed that betrayal will not be tolerated by the group.
Rakim said, no mistakes allowed
The song references a quote from Rakim about the importance of avoiding mistakes.
So we corrected 'em, by dissectin 'em
The group punished their former friend severely by cutting up his body.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAN CAREY, M. ANNESLY
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