MO3 was born Melvin Noble in 1992. His rap debut came in the form of his 2014 mixtape, Shottaz. On the strength of that effort, he developed a local following and inked a deal with his idol, rapper Boosie Badazz. The sequel to his debut, Shottaz Reloaded, arrived at the close of 2015. The album featured "Hold Ya Tongue," which went on to become a moderate hit for MO3, notching nearly two million streaming views in the year after its release. Reloaded hit number 14 on the Billboard Rap chart, climbing to number two on the Heatseekers chart. His follow-up, 4 Indictments, appeared in late 2016 and topped the Heatseekers chart early the following year. He also issued the Gangsta Love, Pt. 1 mixtape in 2017.
Badazz MO3MO3's 2018 project Shottaz 3.0 would include one of his biggest hits yet, the cautionary "Errybody," which also racked up millions in streaming numbers. The next year found MO3 mainly releasing singles, including the Aaliyah-sampling "No Feelings" and the stormy "Too Much Pride." In February 2020, he teamed with storied Louisiana rapper Boosie Badazz for the collaborative mixtape Badazz MO3. The project quickly entered the Billboard 200 chart at number 136.
Noble was shot and killed on November 11, 2020. While being pursued by another vehicle as he was driving on Interstate 35 in Dallas, he crashed on the side of the road and attempted to flee on foot before an unidentified gunman shot him in the back of the head.
Thought I Knew
Mo3 Lyrics
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(HoodWithAnotha1)
My partner told me that he loved a bitch
I said, "Say no more, she off limits" (for real)
But he told mines that Iβ²m cheating (huh?)
'Cause he tryna fuck, he trippinβ² (what?)
I'll never put dick in my partner bitch, God is my witness (on God)
'Posed to be my nigga (ha)
Homicide on my phone line for investigation β²bout a killing (sir)
I canβ²t tell you who did it (nah)
But I can tell you I'm gettinβ² it (I'm gettinβ² it)
Bought an AP, matching Cuban link
Hunnid bands for them bitches (blaow)
I was broke, but I fixed it, yeah
Something like Bob the Builder, yΠ΅ah
If you my nigga, then be my nigga
I ain't tryna be in compΠ΅tition, yeah
Shaking hands with my opposition
You being friendly, that shit is dead
Gotta stand on what you said
DMβ²d her and got left on read
Now that ho wanna give me neck
'Cause I'm on and stacked up my bread (stuck up my bread)
Thatβ²s why Iβ²m solo (solo)
Messy bitches, they want pictures, takin' photos (photos)
That shit dead
Fuck being faithful, these are facts
β²Cah these hoes be texting two or three niggas
That's that on that
I thought I knew who you was
I thought I knew who I loved
Found out the shit wasnβ²t real
I must be dumb as they come
Protect your name with all I had
But you took mine through the mud
We got this shit out the mud
I guess it was what it was
I thought I knew who you was
I thought I knew who I loved
Found out the shit wasn't real
I must be dumb as they come
Protect your name with all I had
But you took mine through the mud
We got this shit out the mud
I guess it was what it was
If you ainβ²t never snaked your friend
Then say, "Hell yeah" (hell yeah)
Hell yeah (hell yeah)
If you stayed solid 'til the end, say, "Hell yeah"
These niggas hell, I swear
And these bitches ain't no better, so I play β²em to the left
I ainβ²t never, ever mean
Never ever had a jealous bone in my body (no)
Have you ever, ever been so real
But got done wrong in the process? (Yeah)
If my partner on then he worked for it
I can't be watchinβ² his pockets (no)
If she scammed, worked or sold pussy for it
I can't be mad how she got it
And thatβ²s y'all problem (thatβ²s y'all problem)
Y'all be worried about the wrong thing
Credit score ainβ²t good, Facebook the only shit in your own name
Addicted to the money like itβ²s cocaine
And quit swervin', we ainβ²t in the same car, I'm in my own lane
I thought I knew who you was
I thought I knew who I loved
Found out the shit wasnβ²t real
I must be dumb as they come
Protect your name with all I had
But you took mine through the mud
We got this shit out the mud
I guess it was what it was
I thought I knew who you was
I thought I knew who I loved
Found out the shit wasn't real
I must be dumb as they come
Protect your name with all I had
But you took mine through the mud
We got this shit out the mud
I guess it was what it was
In Mo3's "Thought I Knew," the rapper opens up about a variety of topics, including friendship, betrayal, cheating, and greed. The song begins with Mo3 referencing how people always want something from him, and he's had to learn who to trust. Mo3 then shares a story about how his partner told him that he loved a certain woman, and Mo3 immediately warned him that she was "off-limits." However, Mo3 later discovered that his partner had been telling his own girlfriend that Mo3 was cheating, all because he wanted to sleep with her. Mo3 expresses his disgust for this behavior, making it clear that he would never do something like that to his own friend.
The second verse takes a somewhat darker turn, with Mo3 talking about an investigation into a killing that he's involved in. He doesn't reveal any details about the case, but he does mention that he's been able to afford a few luxuries recently, like a new AP watch and Cuban link chain. Mo3 sings about how he used to be broke, but now he's making money, like Bob the Builder making something out of nothing. The next verse seems to be about romantic relationships, with Mo3 saying that he doesn't need to be in competition with anyone, least of all his partner's exes.
Mo3 also mentions the fickleness of some women, saying that they'll text multiple guys at once. He ends the chorus by saying that he thought he knew who he loved, but clearly he was wrong. He also advises his listeners to stay true to themselves and stand by their convictions. Mo3 ends the song by saying that he's not interested in playing games, and that he's carving out his own path.
Line by Line Meaning
Zack say this what they want, yeah
My friend tells me what other people desire, yes
My partner told me that he loved a bitch
My comrade informed me that he had affection for a woman
I said, "Say no more, she off limits" (for real)
I replied, 'No need to say more, she is not to be approached' (genuinely)
But he told mines that Iβ²m cheating (huh?)
But he made accusations to others that I am unfaithful (what?)
'Cause he tryna fuck, he trippinβ² (what?)
Because he is attempting to have sex, he is acting irrationally (what?)
I'll never put dick in my partner bitch, God is my witness (on God)
I swear to God that I will never engage in sexual activity with my friend's significant other (on God)
He drug my name for the pussy (uh)
He ruined my reputation for the sake of sexual favors (uh)
'Posed to be my nigga (ha)
He was supposed to be my close friend (ha)
Homicide on my phone line for investigation β²bout a killing (sir)
The police are calling my phone for questioning regarding a murder (sir)
I canβ²t tell you who did it (nah)
I cannot disclose who committed the crime (no)
But I can tell you I'm gettinβ² it (I'm gettinβ² it)
But I can say that I am making money (I am making money)
Bought an AP, matching Cuban link
I purchased an AP watch and a matching Cuban link chain
Hunnid bands for them bitches (blaow)
One hundred thousand dollars for those women (money sound)
I was broke, but I fixed it, yeah
I was once poor, but I improved my situation, yes
Something like Bob the Builder, yΠ΅ah
Similar to the cartoon character Bob the Builder, yes
If you my nigga, then be my nigga
If you are my friend, then uphold our friendship
I ain't tryna be in competition, yeah
I do not want to be competed against, yes
Shaking hands with my opposition
Shaking hands with my enemies
You being friendly, that shit is dead
Your friendly behavior is no longer valid
Gotta stand on what you said
You must uphold your statements
DMβ²d her and got left on read
Sent her a direct message, but she did not respond
Now that ho wanna give me neck
Now that woman wants to perform oral sex on me
'Cause I'm on and stacked up my bread (stuck up my bread)
Because I am successful and have a lot of money (accumulated wealth)
Thatβ²s why Iβ²m solo (solo)
That is why I am alone (alone)
Messy bitches, they want pictures, takin' photos (photos)
Dramatic women want photos of me (photos)
That shit dead
That situation is over (finished)
Fuck being faithful, these are facts
Forget about being loyal, these are realities
β²Cah these hoes be texting two or three niggas
Because these women are texting multiple men
That's that on that
That is the end of the story (conclusion)
I thought I knew who you was
I believed I knew your true character
Found out the shit wasnβt real
Realized the situation was not genuine
I must be dumb as they come
I must be extremely foolish
Protect your name with all I had
Protected my reputation with all that I possess
But you took mine through the mud
But you tarnished my name
We got this shit out the mud
We worked hard to achieve success
I guess it was what it was
I suppose it was what it was (acceptance)
If you ainβ²t never snaked your friend
If you have never betrayed your friend
Then say, "Hell yeah" (hell yeah)
Then say, 'Absolutely' (yes)
If you stayed solid 'til the end, say, "Hell yeah"
If you remained loyal until the end, say, 'Absolutely'
These niggas hell, I swear
These men are truly terrible, I swear
And these bitches ain't no better, so I play β²em to the left
And these women are equally bad, so I ignore them
I ainβ²t never, ever mean
I have never been cruel
Never ever had a jealous bone in my body (no)
I have never once been envious (no)
Have you ever, ever been so real
Have you ever been so honest
But got done wrong in the process? (Yeah)
But ended up being mistreated (Yes)
If my partner on then he worked for it
If my friend is successful, then he earned it through hard work
I can't be watchinβ² his pockets (no)
I cannot concern myself with how much he makes (no)
If she scammed, worked or sold pussy for it
If she obtained money through fraudulent means, hard work, or sex work
I can't be mad how she got it
I cannot be angry with how she acquired it
And thatβ²s y'all problem (thatβ²s y'all problem)
And that is your issue (your issue)
Y'all be worried about the wrong thing
You all are concerned with the wrong elements
Credit score ain't good, Facebook the only shit in your own name
If your credit is poor, the only thing you own is your Facebook account
Addicted to the money like itβ²s cocaine
Addicted to money as if it is cocaine
And quit swervin', we ainβ²t in the same car, I'm in my own lane
And stop switching lanes, we are not in the same vehicle, I am driving my own path
Contributed by Liliana H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Speedcell16
Even in heaven πππΎ You still remain the π #LL3
@jonbus766
https://youtu.be/ClP7ZyST53M
@youngdevo2226
Amen he is long live 3 for life dallas tx π
@davidtripp4457
@@youngdevo2226 I can π₯«π₯«π₯«
@davidtripp4457
@@youngdevo2226 lllllpo
@stillpimpin9341
π https://youtu.be/QJPvxKaBIZs ππ
@bagchasin2807
"Haven't snaked a friend", felt that #loyalπ―
@bigbizznezzzandialwayzstoo8121
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@tfrankest1990
Being a fan before his death hit different π after listening to all of his mixtape. I miss Mo3 more with each new song smh. No more real visuals π #LLMo3
@unreleasedhits5777
He was different. It sucks so bad. This one hurt when he got killed . Rip 3 ..