Play That S***
N.O.R.E. Lyrics


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featuring Juvenile Lil' Wayne Musalini Maze (Goldfingaz)
Verse 1:
[Lil' Wayne of the Hot Boys]
They call me the youngest headbuster walkin'
Thugged out and all black calicole sparklin'
A guerilla till I die bless me when I'm death
But for the bread I bring ya anybody head
That's how I play it I don't hold back
I told Dancer be on the spot were ya sold crack
Nigga feel played, they step up and get blown back
I burn 'em twice with a black rusty old Mag
Now block a Nigga, get off me

Verse 2:
[Juvenile of the Hot Boys]
Get some off that, buy the weed and blow that bitch up
Won't play with me, like I'ma choke that bitch up
Keep it on the turf, I might be killin' to get mine
New prints on the back, I make a million big time
I'll always be a thug, until I'm trippin' and crazy
I'ma always stay close with Suga Slim, Wayne and Baby
Runnin' with a team off cut-throats and backsliders
All day bullshittin', necklaces and homicides

Chorus: x4
[Noreaga]
Cash Money Niggas, they don't play that shit
Thugged Out Niggas, we don't play that shit

Verse 3:
[Noreaga]
Thugged Out, Cash Money, ha
B.G, Juvenile ain't funny ha
We try to, get that paper like Bugs Bunny ha
Yo we in the projects with my little honey ha
Yo what up Kiko, you get's real (?)
We got's this, chicks to slauve, that right outta Kansas
Ayyo, these countless bitches
We used to fuck 'em on campus
You my roley, ha, ha
I'm your roley, ha, ha
Fuck with us, you think a Nigga fuckin' holy, ha
Semi, Latin cruise, down the Baton Rouge
Then I, got a Hummer that's sittin' on 32's
But for the hood, we got the eastcoast locked
Magnolia and Iraq, now that's my spots
Come anywhere near there and still be shot
Prat Niggas, shot Niggas, shot Niggas, shot Niggas
Shot, shot

Chorus: x4
Verse 4:
[Musalini of Thugged Out Ent.]
>From N.Y to N.O, Thugged Out and Cash Money
I'm a thug be , how you gonna stop hungry
We eatin' pop doubly and beef, we pop dummies
Run up in hood honey's, it's all good sunny
Throw your sets up Nigga
Throw your side up Nigga
Ride or die young Nigga
Get high young Nigga
Stay fly young Nigga
Do what you gotta, survive young Nigga

Verse 5:
[Maze of Thugged Out Ent.]
Live we fly down in New Orleans
Get it purpulatin'
You smell me, keep that fire green circulating
Thugged Out with Cash Money
Thugs we stash your arm
Weeds get blazed from your face till feet
With us all we stay deep, got beef we're surroundin'
My Niggas cock back Mags from here to sum the houses
Get rocked or get it on if you bout it
Cause boy you're in the zone
You take routes quick like boy Jones





Chorus: x4
Play that shit, play that shit, play that shit

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of N.O.R.E.'s song Play That S*** are filled with aggressive and boastful rhymes that highlight the violent and criminal activities of these rappers. In the first verse, Lil Wayne proclaims himself as a "headbuster" and a "guerilla" who is ready to kill for money. He also boasts about burning someone twice with a black rusty old Mag. In the second verse, Juvenile talks about his preference for weed and his willingness to kill to make money. He describes himself as a thug who is always close to his friends and runs with a team of "cut-throats and backsliders". Noreaga contributes to the song by stating that Thugged Out Niggas and Cash Money Niggas don't play that shit.


Overall, the lyrics of Play That S*** celebrate and glorify the violent and criminal lifestyles of these rappers. The song exhibits a lack of concern for the impact of their activities on themselves and their communities. These lyrics also reflect the larger cultural significance of hip-hop at the time, which often promoted gang and criminal activities.


Line by Line Meaning

They call me the youngest headbuster walkin'
I am known as the youngest and most violent member of my gang


Thugged out and all black calicole sparklin'
I dress in all black with my firearm on display


A guerilla till I die bless me when I'm death
I am a guerrilla and will fight until my death


But for the bread I bring ya anybody head
I will kill anyone for the right price


That's how I play it I don't hold back
I play dirty and without restraint


I told Dancer be on the spot were ya sold crack
I advised Dancer to sell drugs at the best possible location


Nigga feel played, they step up and get blown back
Anyone who feels disrespected will be shot


I burn 'em twice with a black rusty old Mag
I shoot someone twice with my old, rusty gun


Now block a Nigga, get off me
Get out of my way and leave me alone


Get some off that, buy the weed and blow that bitch up
Let's get high and smoke the entire bag of weed


Won't play with me, like I'ma choke that bitch up
Don't mess with me or I might attack


Keep it on the turf, I might be killin' to get mine
I am willing to kill to make money in my neighborhood


New prints on the back, I make a million big time
I will make a lot of money with my new criminal scheme


I'll always be a thug, until I'm trippin' and crazy
I will always be a criminal, even if I become mentally unstable


I'ma always stay close with Suga Slim, Wayne and Baby
I will always be loyal to my gang members


Runnin' with a team off cut-throats and backsliders
I am part of a gang that has a reputation for violence and betrayal


All day bullshittin', necklaces and homicides
We spend our days talking nonsense and committing murders


Cash Money Niggas, they don't play that shit
The members of Cash Money Records are serious and don't tolerate disrespect


Thugged Out Niggas, we don't play that shit
The members of Thugged Out Entertainment are tough and don't tolerate disrespect


Thugged Out, Cash Money, ha
Both my gang and Cash Money Records are tough


B.G, Juvenile ain't funny ha
B.G and Juvenile are serious and not to be messed with


We try to, get that paper like Bugs Bunny ha
We are trying to make money by any means necessary


Yo we in the projects with my little honey ha
We are in the low-income housing area with my partner


Yo what up Kiko, you get's real (?)
I am greeting Kiko and asking if he is doing okay


We got's this, chicks to slauve, that right outta Kansas
We have some women to have sex with, even if they are from far away


Ayyo, these countless bitches
There are many women available to us


We used to fuck 'em on campus
We used to have sex with women on school grounds


You my roley, ha, ha
You are my friend and I trust you


I'm your roley, ha, ha
I am your friend and you can trust me


Fuck with us, you think a Nigga fuckin' holy, ha
Don't mess with us, we are not to be messed with


Semi, Latin cruise, down the Baton Rouge
I am driving around Baton Rouge in a semi-truck with a Latin theme


Then I, got a Hummer that's sittin' on 32's
I bought a Hummer with very large wheels


But for the hood, we got the eastcoast locked
We control the drug trade in the eastern United States


Magnolia and Iraq, now that's my spots
I have taken over the Magnolia housing projects and reference the war in Iraq


Come anywhere near there and still be shot
Anyone who enters my territory will be shot


Prat Niggas, shot Niggas, shot Niggas, shot Niggas
We shoot anyone who we think is disrespectful or a threat


>From N.Y to N.O, Thugged Out and Cash Money
Both my gang and Cash Money Records are tough in New York and New Orleans


I'm a thug be, how you gonna stop hungry
I am a criminal and will do whatever it takes to make money


We eatin' pop doubly and beef, we pop dummies
We are making money and killing our competitors


Run up in hood honey's, it's all good sunny
We are robbing people in the neighborhood and it's all good


Throw your sets up Nigga
Do your gang's hand sign


Throw your side up Nigga
Show your loyalty to your gang


Ride or die young Nigga
Stay loyal to your gang until death


Get high young Nigga
Smoke weed and get high


Stay fly young Nigga
Dress well and look good


Do what you gotta, survive young Nigga
Do whatever it takes to survive in the criminal world


Live we fly down in New Orleans
We are living well in New Orleans


Get it purpulatin'
Smoke weed and get high


You smell me, keep that fire green circulating
Smoke weed and keep the drug trade going


Thuggin' Out with Cash Money
My gang and Cash Money Records are both criminals


Thugs we stash your arm
We are hiding our weapons


Weeds get blazed from your face till feet
We are smoking weed and getting high from head to toe


With us all we stay deep, got beef we're surroundin'
We always stay together and will attack anyone who is a threat


My Niggas cock back Mags from here to sum the houses
My gang members are ready to shoot whoever dares to cross us


Get rocked or get it on if you bout it
Be ready for a fight if you are brave enough to face us


Cause boy you're in the zone
You are in our territory and in danger


You take routes quick like boy Jones
You are trying to escape quickly, like a famous musician known for his fast playing


Cash Money Niggas, they don't play that shit
The members of Cash Money Records are serious and don't tolerate disrespect


Thugged Out Niggas, we don't play that shit
The members of Thugged Out Entertainment are tough and don't tolerate disrespect


Play that shit, play that shit, play that shit
Play the music and let's party




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Comments from YouTube:

@chrisalarcon7013

If they put BG on this track it woulda been too firee

@bluesteele2235

If Lil Wayne's fans knew how grimey this kid was back in the day, they would be shocked. Straight banger

@marshaunmurph4158

Wayne was always Hot!!!

@henny6566

Juvenile was a really dope MC. He killed this song.

@g.anthony2725

Was? Lmaooooo IS

@khaosking6540

Cash money were flaming shit !! That old Wayne was a problem!

@TriplomatX

I miss young Wayne. He was hungrier than an alley with free dabs at McDonalds.

@RGTitan901

He sho damn was a problem back then fam 💯

@DVSConsultants

This joint went hard

@DeemanThomas-bn9qi

Did you ever hear it on the radio

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