Redman (born Reggie Noble on April 17, 1970 in Newark, New Jersey) is an Am… Read Full Bio ↴Redman (born Reggie Noble on April 17, 1970 in Newark, New Jersey) is an American rapper who became recognized as a solo artist on the Def Jam label in the early 1990s. Method Man (born Clifford Smith, April 1, 1971 in Staten Island, New York) is also an American rapper and is a member of the highly successful hip-hop group the Wu-Tang Clan. When producing music together, they are known simply as "Red and Meth". Together, they are one of the most successful, influential and well respected Hip-Hop duos to have surfaced in the highly competitive Hip-Hop/rap scene. The pair also starred in the comedy "How High" (2001) and had a short-lived Fox TV show called "Method and Red" (2004).

I Love NWA
Method Man & Redman Lyrics

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NWA? Kid, what do you know about that?
Yeah, yeah. I love Niggers With Attitudes.
Nobody -- I repeat, nobody...
Drops the N-bomb up in here. - Nobody.

Overall Meaning

The opening lines to Method Man & Redman's "I Love NWA" may seem controversial and provocative, but they encapsulate the rebellious, confrontational spirit of NWA's music. As two of the most iconic rappers of the 1990s, Method Man & Redman pay tribute to NWA, a group that helped pioneer gangsta rap and challenged social norms with their explicit lyrics and unapologetic attitudes.

By declaring their love for "Niggers With Attitudes," Method Man & Redman are not simply using a racial slur; they are reclaiming and subverting a derogatory term that has been used to demean and marginalize black people for centuries. Moreover, their assertion that "nobody...drops the N-bomb up in here" is a nod to NWA's own confrontational approach, which often involved taking on authorities and challenging taboos.

Overall, "I Love NWA" is a testament to the enduring impact of NWA's music, which continues to inspire and provoke listeners decades after its release. By embracing the group's legacy, Method Man & Redman are signaling their own commitment to rebellion and resistance, and their willingness to challenge societal norms and expectations.

Line by Line Meaning

NWA? Kid, what do you know about that?
What do you know about NWA, young one?

Yeah, yeah. I love Niggers With Attitudes.
Yes, I love the group NWA.

Nobody -- I repeat, nobody...
No one, and I mean absolutely no one...

Drops the N-bomb up in here. - Nobody.
Uses the derogatory term 'nigger' in this space. Nobody.

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