I'm Dope Nigga
Method Man & Redman Lyrics


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Check out the, main attraction, black man in action
The orangutan that remain a captain
You need a boost, I'm the right Vein to tap in
Cuz hip hop is lame, the whole game is lacking
I make my commission off, weed and shows
Chicks wanna spread rumors like Club Nouveau
But I pimp it like my ruff-ruff-ruff-ruff, we don't love them hoes
Each flow that I'm spitting sound malnutrition
But it's phat when the clip in, boy, I mean business
We got beef for the teeth of soy bean niggas
Redman & Method Man, stay in the lab
America meet the new Tango & Cash
Hip hop is in trouble, I stay on the path
Rappers wanna feature me, I'm like give me the math
I'm like "nah", I'mma keep it funky, nigga
Talk 20, cuz for money, I"m a junkie nigga

I'm dope, nigga (yeah, that's what the say)
(Frank Lucas with the pen, get at me, ok?)
I'm dope, nigga, dirty needle stuck in the arm
Hustle til the package is gone, never tuck in my charm, cuz I'm
I'm dope, nigga (nodding out to my dope
(Nino Brown takeover, that's how I roll)
Now let me smoke witcha, hard when the kid on the job
Keep a step ahead of the law, push the peddle and floor

I got that small change, my nigga, quarters, nickels & dimes
I might cop a little shine, favorite pistol, a nine
I can't deal with fickle minds cuz I'm too official with mine
Put your nose in my notebook and go 'head sniff you a line
I'm dope, nigga, I'm heroin in it's prime
While the game is on it's decline, bitches on my define
I find rhyming easy, but I ain't easy to find
Number one on my to do list, please believe me, it's crime
Ain't with the tom foolery, Meth, if you don't know that
I'mma vet or what to do with me, yet, go 'head and Google me
Your boy flow fluently, yes, still got that Wu in me
Screw it, let me do it to death, minus the eulogy
Ah-hah, I'm ahead of the game, ahead of these lames
I'm a head case, the head nurse is getting better with brain
Let me network, the rest of you niggas stay in your lane
Know your net-worth, now back to the script, like I was saying

I'm dope, nigga (yeah, that's what the say)
(Frank Lucas with the pen, get at me, ok?)
I'm dope, nigga, dirty needle stuck in the arm
Hustle til the package is gone, never tuck in my charm, cuz I'm
I'm dope, nigga (nodding out to my dope
(Nino Brown takeover, that's how I roll)
Now let me smoke witcha, hard when the kid on the job
Keep a step ahead of the law, push the peddle and floor

The hip hop Yogi Berra, New York, let's get together
It took a '90's boy, to flow in your era
Niggas never saw me when I write, and signed in a letter
I was born the son of Helen Keller
My skin is Old Yeller, but a bitch dig a fella
She like the way car wheels flip the propellers
I 'stay fly' like Three 6, someone tell her
Doc & Meth tough like Run-DMC leather

I'm the king of rock, dimes, grams and ki's
Cuz the world don't give a fuck if I got a fam to feed
This a heroin dream, smash up a fiend
You can see this pack in my jeans, put you back on your lean
Yeah, back for a fit, back on my shit
Got my ex from back in the days, even back on my dick
This is crack shit, ya'll do it big, I super size
Coke Classic, my nose in the 'cane, like Super Fly, cuz I'm

I'm dope, nigga (yeah, that's what the say)
(Frank Lucas with the pen, get at me, ok?)
I'm dope, nigga, dirty needle stuck in the arm
Hustle til the package is gone, never tuck in my charm, cuz I'm
I'm dope, nigga (nodding out to my dope
(Nino Brown takeover, that's how I roll)




Now let me smoke witcha, hard when the kid on the job
Keep a step ahead of the law, push the peddle and floor

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Method Man & Redman's "I'm Dope Nigga" portray the two rappers' self-proclaimed status as top-tier MCs in the game. They refer to themselves as the "main attraction" and the "orangutan that remains a captain." Method Man boasts about his abilities to boost the game with his unique style, making him the "right vein to tap in." He criticizes the state of hip hop and says that "each flow that I'm spitting sound malnutrition, but it's phat when the clip in," suggesting that his rhymes are underappreciated but pack a punch.


Redman also chimes in, claiming that he makes his commission off "weed and shows." He speaks of pimping women and not loving them, indicating a sexist view towards women. Redman insists that he is the real deal and that "I'm ahead of the game, ahead of these lames" and that he is "the king of rock, dimes, grams and ki's." The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm dope, nigga" along with references to drug use and hustling, emphasizing the rappers' tough and gritty personas.


Overall, the lyrics are a flex of Method Man and Redman's skills and a celebration of their hustle and success in the music industry.


Line by Line Meaning

Check out the, main attraction, black man in action
Pay attention to the main event - a black man in action.


The orangutan that remain a captain
I am the leader that stays in control.


You need a boost, I'm the right Vein to tap in
If you need a boost, I am the right person to come to for help.


Cuz hip hop is lame, the whole game is lacking
Hip hop has become boring, the entire industry is lacking in creativity.


I make my commission off, weed and shows
I make money from selling weed and performing live shows.


Chicks wanna spread rumors like Club Nouveau
Women want to spread rumors about me like the R&B group Club Nouveau.


But I pimp it like my ruff-ruff-ruff-ruff, we don't love them hoes
I am a pimp and I don't care about those women.


Each flow that I'm spitting sound malnutrition
My lyrical flows sound empty and hungered.


But it's phat when the clip in, boy, I mean business
But when my rhymes come together, it's powerful and I am serious.


We got beef for the teeth of soy bean niggas
We have issues with those who are soft and non-threatening.


Redman & Method Man, stay in the lab
Redman and I are always creating new music in the studio.


America meet the new Tango & Cash
We are the new, modern version of the characters from the 1989 film Tango & Cash.


Hip hop is in trouble, I stay on the path
The hip hop industry is struggling, but I continue down my own creative path.


Rappers wanna feature me, I'm like give me the math
Other rappers want to collaborate with me, but I only care about the financial details.


I'm like "nah", I'mma keep it funky, nigga
I decline their offers and stay true to my funky style.


Talk 20, cuz for money, I"m a junkie nigga
I am obsessed with making money, talking about it whenever I can.


I'm dope, nigga (yeah, that's what the say)
I am highly skilled and impressive, that's what people say.


(Frank Lucas with the pen, get at me, ok?)
I am like the infamous drug lord Frank Lucas with my pen skills, contact me if you need me.


I'm dope, nigga, dirty needle stuck in the arm
I'm highly addictive and potent, like a dirty needle stuck in someone's arm.


Hustle til the package is gone, never tuck in my charm, cuz I'm
I'll hustle until everything is sold, never hiding my charm because of how good I am.


I'm dope, nigga (nodding out to my dope
I am impressive and powerful, making people nod their heads in amazement to my music.


(Nino Brown takeover, that's how I roll)
I am like the fictional character Nino Brown from the film 'New Jack City', taking over the industry.


Now let me smoke witcha, hard when the kid on the job
Let me smoke some weed with you, it's intense when I'm working.


Keep a step ahead of the law, push the peddle and floor
I stay ahead of the law, putting the pedal to the floor when I need to move quickly.


I got that small change, my nigga, quarters, nickels & dimes
I have a small amount of money, only quarters, nickels, and dimes.


I might cop a little shine, favorite pistol, a nine
I might treat myself to something nice, like a shiny object or a favorite gun.


I can't deal with fickle minds cuz I'm too official with mine
I can't handle people who are unreliable because I am too serious and professional with my work.


Put your nose in my notebook and go 'head sniff you a line
Read my lyrics and be impressed by my skill.


I'm dope, nigga, I'm heroin in it's prime
I am highly addictive and potent, like heroin at its best.


While the game is on it's decline, bitches on my define
As the hip hop industry is slowing down, women are still attracted to me.


I find rhyming easy, but I ain't easy to find
My skills in rhyming come naturally, but I am hard to come across personally.


Number one on my to do list, please believe me, it's crime
My main priority is committing crimes, believe me.


Ain't with the tom foolery, Meth, if you don't know that
I am not interested in playing games, Meth, if you didn't already know.


I'mma vet or what to do with me, yet, go 'head and Google me
I am a veteran in the industry, but people still don't know what to do with me - they can even Google me to learn more.


Your boy flow fluently, yes, still got that Wu in me
I flow naturally and effortlessly, and still maintain connections to my roots in the Wu-Tang Clan.


Screw it, let me do it to death, minus the eulogy
I am going to continue doing what I do until I die, without the need for a eulogy.


Ah-hah, I'm ahead of the game, ahead of these lames
I am far ahead of the competition, ahead of those who lack skill.


I'm a head case, the head nurse is getting better with brain
I am crazy, but even the nurse in charge is getting better at handling me.


Let me network, the rest of you niggas stay in your lane
Let me make connections and work on advancing my career, the rest of you should stay in your positions.


Know your net-worth, now back to the script, like I was saying
Understand how much you are worth, and now back to the main topic - like I was saying earlier.


The hip hop Yogi Berra, New York, let's get together
I am like Yogi Berra of hip hop, let's come together in New York.


It took a '90's boy, to flow in your era
I am from the 90's, but still able to perform and be relevant in today's era of music.


Niggas never saw me when I write, and signed in a letter
People have never seen me when I write my lyrics down, but they have seen my signature on contracts.


I was born the son of Helen Keller
I was born without any disabilities, unlike the famous woman Helen Keller.


My skin is Old Yeller, but a bitch dig a fella
My skin is dark, like the dog in the movie 'Old Yeller', but women are still attracted to me.


She like the way car wheels flip the propellers
Women are attracted to the way my car wheels turn, sounding like airplane propellers.


I 'stay fly' like Three 6, someone tell her
I stay fashionable and cool like the hip hop group Three 6 Mafia, let someone tell her.


Doc & Meth tough like Run-DMC leather
Redman and I are tough and durable, like the leather jackets worn by the group Run-DMC.


I'm the king of rock, dimes, grams and ki's
I have control over rock music and illegal drugs, in both small and large quantities.


Cuz the world don't give a fuck if I got a fam to feed
I am self-centered because the world doesn't care about my family or their needs.


This a heroin dream, smash up a fiend
This is a fantasy of using heroin and harming a user.


You can see this pack in my jeans, put you back on your lean
You can see the drugs in my pocket, making you want to use again.


Yeah, back for a fit, back on my shit
I am back with new music and ready to conquer the industry again.


Got my ex from back in the days, even back on my dick
Even my ex-girlfriend from the past is attracted to me again.


This is crack shit, ya'll do it big, I super size
This is the real deal, while other rappers talk big, I am the one who super-sizes my success.


Coke Classic, my nose in the 'cane, like Super Fly, cuz I'm
I am nostalgic for the original form of cocaine, and like the character from the film 'Super Fly', always striving for more power and control.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, DELLA MUSIC PUBLISHING, LLC
Written by: KEJUAN WALIEK MUCHITA, CLIFFORD SMITH, REGGIE NOBLE

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@dg4408

2 of the best, most underrated rappers of all time... separately, they're both lyrical geniuses... but together, they give off each other, and up each other's game.
""I'm dope, go on spit me a line..." Dope.

@c-jayythedj4632

one of the best duos in hip hop of all time!

@Vegakingz

this song is REALLY sick! Its got that oldschool vibe in it and the lyrics are FIRE. 5/5

@hiphop101grad

This is the album all my hip-hop purists have been waiting for these 2 to put out! This album is smokin hot! Dope beats, lyrics foreva and eva, it's like a breath of fresh air!!! Y'all Gucci Mane luvin ass niggas need to get up on this shit!!!

@neilmello

this beat gave me goose bumps for real. grimey and raw!

@lemondishonor7736

These two on a track is always legendary.

@blackriflex39

they havent changed in over 20 years ... and still kill every beat they speak to...

@lucidlunatic

If you've got a good system in your car, this song is great to blast. The whole album is great, but the this and Ayo are too good.

@Blaowzir

this is pure old sound, divine to the ears

@BlessedTV206

"Put your nose in my notebook and gon', sniff you a line. I'm dope nicca!" 🔥🔥🔥

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