Illmatic was a critically acclaimed bestseller and is widely considered one of the greatest rap albums of all time. He married R&B singer Kelis in 2005, they have one son together, and she filed for divorce on the 29th of April 2009. Nas was also a part of hip hop supergroup The Firm, which released one album.
In the years following the release of Illmatic, Nas pursued a more commercial direction, which resulted in wider success but decreased artistic credibility among critics and hip-hop purists. Furthermore, Nas' increased commercial success was accompanied by stylistic changes that fostered accusations of "selling out". Nevertheless, the LP Stillmatic is often credited for restoring Nas' credibility among fans. Since the success of Stillmatic, Nas continues to maintain a high profile within the hip hop community, and has pursued a decidedly progressive and personal aesthetic. While Nas' current artistic direction differs greatly from his most successful work, it has ensured that he remains one of the most respected and acclaimed contemporary rappers.
1973–1992: Childhood and early career
Nas was born in Brooklyn, New York, as the elder of Olu Dara and Fannie Ann Jones's two children; his brother Jabari (nicknamed "Jungle" because he was born in the Congo) is the younger of the two. The family lived for a time in Brooklyn, before moving to Queensbridge, the largest public housing project in the United States. Olu Dara left the household in 1986, when Nas was 13, and Ann Jones raised her two boys on her own. Nas dropped out of school in the eighth grade and began selling drugs on the streets of New York. He educated himself, reading about African culture and civilization, the Qur'an, the Bible and the Five Percent Nation. He also studied the origin of hip hop music, taping records that played on his local radio station. As a child, Nas had wanted to be an instrumentalist (at the age of three, Nas played his father's trumpet on the step of their Brooklyn home) and also a comic book artist. Shortly after his parents separated, Nas began to write short stories as he immersed himself deeper into hip-hop culture.
By his preteen years, he had settled on pursuing a career as a rapper, and as a teenager enlisted his best friend and upstairs neighbor Willie "Ill Will" Graham as his DJ. Nas first went by the nickname Kid Wave before adopting his more commonly known alias of Nasty Nas. Nas and Graham soon met hip-hop producer and Flushing Queens resident Large Professor, who introduced Nas to his group, Main Source. In 1991, Nas made his on-record debut with a verse on "Live at the BBQ", from Main Source's LP Breaking Atoms. Despite the substantial buzz for Nas in the underground scene, the rapper was rejected by major labels and was not signed to a recording deal. Nas and Graham continued to work together, but their partnership was cut short when Graham was shot and killed by a gunman in Queensbridge on May 23, 1992.
1992–1995: The recording and release of Illmatic
In mid-1992, Nas was approached by MC Serch of 3rd Bass, who became his manager and secured Nas a record deal with Columbia Records the same year. Nas made his solo debut on the single "Halftime" from Serch's soundtrack for the film Zebrahead. The single increased the buzz surrounding Nas and when MC Serch’s solo album is released later in the year, Nas’ standout appearance on "Back To The Grill" only intensified interest in his upcoming album, amid immense anticipation. Hailed as the second coming of Rakim, his rhyming skills attracted a significant amount of attention within the hip-hop community. However, many were concerned that Columbia, being a major label, would try to dilute his New York based style.
In 1994, Nas' debut album, Illmatic was finally released. Critically acclaimed and widely regarded as one of the premier rap albums ever created, Illmatic featured lyrics that portrayed stunning visual imagery and production courtesy of several producers . The album featured production from Large Professor, Pete Rock, Q-Tip (of A Tribe Called Quest) and DJ Premier, as well as guest appearances from Nas' friend AZ and his father Olu Dara on the song "Life's a Bitch", Illmatic was immediately hailed as a masterpiece by critics, and is still highly regarded as one of the definitive hip-hop albums of all time. Notable songs on the album included "NY State of Mind" (produced by Premier), "The World Is Yours" (produced by Pete Rock), "One Love" (produced by Q-Tip) and "It Ain't Hard To Tell" (produced by Large Professor and featuring a sample of "Human Nature" by Michael Jackson). However, due in part to extensive bootlegging, the record sales fell below expectations.
Following Illmatic, Nas appeared on AZ's Doe Or Die album, and collaborated with his Queensbridge-associates, Mobb Deep, on their album, The Infamous. One notable achievement during this period was Nas' verse on "Verbal Intercourse" on Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx. After this appearance, Nas received a Source Quotable as he had the distinction of being the only non-Wu-Tang Clan member to be featured on one of the group's solo albums.
1996–1998: From It Was Written to The Firm
Columbia began to press Nas to work towards more commercial topics like the rapper The Notorious B.I.G., who had become successful by releasing street singles that still retained pop-friendly appeal. Nas traded manager MC Serch for Steve Stoute, and began preparation for his second LP, It Was Written, consciously working towards a crossover-oriented sound. It Was Written, chiefly produced by Poke and Tone of Trackmasters Entertainment, was released during the summer of 1996. Two singles, "If I Ruled The World (Imagine That)" (featuring Lauryn Hill of The Fugees) and "Street Dreams" (a remix features R. Kelly) were instant hits. These songs were promoted by big-budget music videos directed by Hype Williams, making Nas a common name among mainstream hip-hop. Other notable tracks on the album included "The Message" and "I Gave You Power," which tells a story from the perspective of a gun. It Was Written also featured the debut of The Firm, a supergroup consisting of Nas, AZ, Foxy Brown, and Cormega. The album also introduced Nas's Mafioso-inspired character "Nas Escobar", who lived more of a Scarface/Casino-esque lifestyle. On the other hand, Illmatic, which, while having numerous references to Tony Montana and the theatrical hit featuring Al Pacino, was more about Nas' life as a teenager in the projects, hustling and smoking marijuana.
The Firm signed to Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment label, and began working on their debut album. Halfway through the production of the album, Cormega was fired from the group by Steve Stoute, who had unsuccessfully attempted to force Cormega to sign a deal with his management company. Cormega therefore became one of Nas' most vocal opponents, releasing a number of underground hip-hop singles dissing Nas, Stoute, and Nature, who was Cormega's replacement in The Firm. The Firm's The Album was finally released in 1997 to mixed reviews and lackluster sales and the members of the supergroup went their separate ways.
At about this time, Nas became a spokesperson for the Willie Esco urban clothing line, but had no other connection with the clothing line. He stopped promoting Willie Esco in 2000, dissatisfied with the company's operations. During the same period, Nas co-wrote and starred in Hype Williams' 1998 feature film Belly, which also featured DMX, Taral Hicks, and T-Boz of TLC among its cast.
1998–2000: I Am... to Nastradamus
In 1998, Nas began work on a double album to be entitled I Am...The Autobiography, which he intended as the middle ground between the extremes of Illmatic and It Was Written. The album was completed in early 1999, and a music video was shot for its lead single, Nas Is Like, produced by DJ Premier and featuring vocal samples from "It Ain't Hard to Tell". However, much of the LP was leaked in MP3 format onto the Internet, and Nas and Stoute quickly recorded enough substitute material to constitute a single-disc release.
The second single for I Am was "Hate Me Now," featuring Sean "Puffy" Combs (now "Diddy"), was used as an example by Nas' critics for moving towards commercial themes. Hype Williams shot an allegorical video for the single, which featured Nas and Puffy being crucified in a manner similar to Jesus; After the video was completed, Combs, a Catholic, requested his crucifixion scene be edited out of the video. However, the unedited copy of the "Hate Me Now" video made its way to MTV, and was premiered on April 15, 1999 on TRL. A furious Combs and his bodyguards allegedly made their way into Steve Stoute's office and assaulted him, at one point apparently hitting Stoute over the head with a champagne bottle. Stoute pressed charges, but he and Combs settled out-of-court that June.
Columbia had scheduled to release the pirated material from I Am under the title Nastradamus during the latter half of 1999, but, at the last minute, decided Nas should record an entirely new album for release. Nastradamus was therefore rushed to meet a November release date. Though critics were not kind to the album, it did result in a minor hit, the Timbaland-produced "You Owe Me," featuring R&B singer Ginuwine. The only pirated track from I Am... to make it onto Nastradamus was "Project Windows," featuring Ronald Isley. A number of the other bootlegged tracks later made their way onto The Lost Tapes, a collection of underground Nas songs that was released by Columbia in September 2002. The collection saw decent sales and received glowing reviews.
2000–2001: The Nas vs. Jay-Z rivalry and Stillmatic
The highly publicized rivalry between Nas and Jay-Z began as a rivalry between Nas and Jay-Z's protege, Memphis Bleek. On his debut album Coming of Age, Bleek made a song entitled "Memphis Bleek Is", which was similar in concept to Nas' single "Nas is Like". On the same album, Bleek recorded "What You Think Of That" featuring Bleek's mentor Jay-Z, which contains the refrain, "I'ma ball 'til I fall/what you think of that?". In retaliation, "Nastradamus", the title track from Nas' second 1999 album, featured a reference to "What You Think Of That". The lyrics state, "You wanna ball till you fall, I can help you with that/You want beef? I could let a slug melt in your hat." Memphis Bleek perceived the reference on "Nastradamus" as a diss, and therefore dissed Nas on the lead single for his The Understanding LP, My Mind Right".
QB's Finest was a compilation album that featured Nas and a number of other rappers from Queensbridge, including Mobb Deep, Nature, Littles, The Bravehearts (which included Nas' younger brother Jungle among its members), and Cormega, who had briefly reconciled with Nas. The album also featured guest appearances from Queensbridge hip-hop legends Roxanne Shante, MC Shan, and Marley Marl. Shan and Marley Marl both appeared on the lead single "Da Bridge 2001", which was based on Shan & Marl's 1986 recording "The Bridge". "Da Bridge 2001" also featured a response from Nas to Memphis Bleek, in which Nas called out most of the Roc-A-Fella Records roster, including Bleek, Damon Dash, Beanie Sigel, and Jay-Z.
Jay-Z responded to Nas' songs with an onstage swipe during the 2001 Hot 97 Summer Jam concert in New York City, when he premiered his song "Takeover." Initially, the song was to only be a Mobb Deep diss, only including one line about Nas near the end. Nevertheless, Nas recorded the "Stillmatic Freestyle," an underground single which sampled Rakim and Eric B.'s "Paid in Full" beat, and attacked Jay-Z and his Roc-A-Fella label. On his 2001 album, The Blueprint, Jay-Z rewrote "Takeover," dedicating half of the song to dissing Nas, claiming that he had a "...one hot album every ten year average" record (referring to Illmatic) that his flow was weak, and that he had fabricated his past as a hustler.
Nas responded with "Ether", the track begins with gunshots and a repeated, slowed-down sample of Tupac rapping "Fuck Jay-Z." (taken from Tupac's "Fuck Friends") In "Ether," Nas accuses Jay-Z of stealing ("biting") lyrics from The Notorious B.I.G. and brown-nosing Nas and other rappers for fame. Ether was included on Nas' fifth studio album, Stillmatic, released in December 2001. Stillmatic managed to be not only a critically-acclaimed comeback album, but a commercial success as well, albeit not on the level of It Was Written and I Am...; the album debutted at #7 on the Billboard album charts and featured the singles "Got Ur Self A..." and "One Mic." In terms of commercial success, Jay's The Blueprint was certified double-platinum, while Stillmatic went platinum.
Jay-Z responded to "Ether" with a freestyle entitled "Supa Ugly." going into detail about how he had sex with Carmen Bryan, the mother of Nas' daughter Destiny. Nas dismissed the track by claiming that he was no longer with Bryan during the time the affair took place. In a recent interview, however, New York radio station Hot 97 settled the battle taking votes comparing "Ether" and "Supa Ugly," and Nas won with 58% while Jay-Z got 42% of the votes. By 2005, the two rappers had eventually ended their feud without violence or animosity. During Jay-Z's I Declare War - Power House concert, Jay-Z announced to the crowd, "It's bigger than 'I Declare War'. Let's go, Esco!" Nas then joined Jay-Z onstage, and the two then performed "Dead Presidents" together, which Jay-Z had sampled from Nas' song "The World is Yours."
2002–Present: From God's Son to Street's Disciple and beyond
In December 2002, Nas released the God's Son album. and its lead single, "Made You Look". The album debuted at #18 on the Billboard charts despite widespread internet bootlegging. Time Magazine named his album best hip-hop album of the year. Vibe Magazine gave it 4 stars and The Source gave it 4 mics. The second single, the inspirational "I Can", which reworked elements from Beethoven's "Fur Elise", became Nas' biggest hit to date during the spring and summer of 2003, garnering substantial radio airplay on urban, rhythmic, and top 40 radio stations, as well as on the MTV and VH1 music video networks. God's Son also includes several songs dedicated to memory of Nas' mother, who died of cancer in 2002. In 2003, Nas was featured on the Korn song "Play Me", from KoЯn's Take a Look in the Mirror LP.
Nas released his seventh studio album, the critically acclaimed double-disc Street's Disciple, on November 30, 2004. The album's first singles were "Thief's Theme" and "Bridging the Gap", which features his father Olu Dara on vocals. The album also includes "These are Our Heroes", which accuses prominent sports stars and actors such as Kobe Bryant, Lenny Henry, Tiger Woods, and Cuba Gooding, Jr. of neglecting their heritage and background in favour of white values. The videos for "Bridging the Gap" and "Just A Moment" received moderate airplay on MTV and BET. Although the album went platinum, its commercial profile was relatively low compared to the rapper's previous releases.
Nas was featured on Kanye West's album Late Registration on a song titled "We Major". West said the song was Jay-Z's favorite on the album, but West was unable to get Jay-Z to record a vocal for the final mix of the song. He also appeared on Damian Marley's song "Road to Zion" (which also featured newcomer The Game in the video, widening Nas' still growing universally appreciated raps) and several other songs such as "Death Anniversary" and "It Wasn't You" (featuring Lauryn Hill). In addition, Nas was most recently married to the R&B singer Kelis, who is mostly known for her work internationally, but nonetheless released great hits in the U.S. The couple wed on Jan. 8, 2005 in Atlanta, GA, after a two-year engagement.
During this time, Nas announced that his next album would be entirely self-produced and feature no other rappers, and would be titled Nasir, and later that the project would feature other producers after all and would be called Nasdaq: Dow Jones. Neither of these albums ever materialized.
At a free concert in Central Park, New York, Nas made a statement regarding the quality of 50 Cent's music. "this is the real shit, not that 50 Cent shit!" In response, 50 Cent included a stab at Nas by speaking negatively of his wife Kelis on his single "Piggy Bank," implying that Kelis was promiscuous and calling Nas a "sucker for love." Nas was quoted as saying that he feels no obligation to retaliate, remarking "[50 has] got a good five to six more albums before I can really respond to him." Nas eventually decided to retaliate, and in July 2005 released "Don't Body Ya Self (MC Burial)", a song which taunts 50 Cent and his G-Unit crew, stating that 50 was "a sucka for death if I'm a sucka for love." However, despite all of this, Nas still claims to "have a lot of love towards 50," claiming 50 didn't understand his moves when they both were together at Columbia Records.
In January 2006, Nas signed a label deal with Jay-Z's Def Jam, further emphasizing the Jay-Z/Nas truce and raising expectations for a collaboration even higher. His album due in fall of 2006 will come out in a joint deal with this imprint and Columbia Records. He recently announced to MTV News that his album is to be named, "Hip Hop is Dead...the N," the N being a play on the word the "end." The title is supposed to reflect what some would term the current low quality of rap music. The highly anticipated album is due out in December 19th, 2006.
Musical style and Technique
Nas has long been famed for his creativity and storytelling prowess, which has earned him acclaim from both the hip-hop community and critics. In his early stages, from his first appearance on the Main Source's Breaking Atoms and throughout the recording of Illmatic, he was perhaps best known for his street-oriented topics, complex lyrical schemes (which often incorporated multi-syllabic internal rhymes), and witty phrasing and imagery. As he progressed and matured, Nas began to branch out into different subjects and developed a richer voice and slower rapping technique.
Following Illmatic's release, Nas developed a penchant for hyper-visual storytelling and topical creativity. For instance, "Undying Love" (featured on I Am...) is a tale of his wife's betrayal told in first person, "Rewind" (featured on Stillmatic) is a narrative in which a story is recited backwards, while on "I Gave You Power" (featured on It Was Written), Nas assumes the role of a gun who recounts brutal tales of murder and violence. Over the years Nas' style has changed significantly. In contrast to his previous work, Nas’ most recent material is distinctively socially aware and often politically inflammatory. Songs such as "I Can" (featured on God's Son) convey moral messages of black youth empowerment, while "These Are Our Heroes (Coon Picnic)" accuses several African-American celebrities of being Uncle Toms. Furthermore, controversial songs such as "My Country" and "A Message to the Feds (Fuck The Police II)" (which are featured on Stillmatic and Street's Disciple, respectively) question the conduct of the American government. Nas' views in his lyrics throughout his career have made references to Islam and the Five Percent Nation..
Pussy Killz
Nas Lyrics
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Crazy
Ha [echo]
Yo pussy kill me
Ugh ugh
Ya ya ya
Huh
Ugh ugh ugh
Pussy kill me when I was born (what)
Pardon me I rephrase it departed mommy wound decayin
I look at the bright side, the fact that I got a life side
Born 73 (September right nas)
True, virgo child
The first thing I learned is money makes the world go round
On a small planet, its 10 women to 1 man
I wonder how we managed
To say vows and walk a straight line in marriage
Niggas is some nasty creatures, bitches even nastier
They throw it at your boy and it's hard for me to pass it up
Freaky ho's licken niggas ass and nuts
Stupid bitch bragen till her baby dad went nuts
And now were looking for me, 2 cars deep
Rollin up on niggas
Barrel out da window, asking (you nas peeps)
I can't here dat 2 4 5 nigga grad at
Pass it to me sucker for love niggas I blast at
I swear my dick is gonna get me into trouble, I pissin bubble
I thought I felt a sharp pain betta stick to rubbers
When lain, hooker after hooker down and day
Watch out for diseases, the doctors can't name em
Just a thought we all fuck the same chicks
Some play like they innocent
Fuckin' entertainers, and basket ball players
The bitch is a ho
But still some of y'all il say ya put your dick in her dough
You're just a nigga that life to her, she thought your crazy
Now your monkey ass want to shoot the pimp that pipes her
She had your baby, now you a lifa
The suicide note you write her
Pussy kills
[chorus x2]
O what a thrill inside a bitch feel
Gotta be strong and handle, it is real
Pussy killz
Mad shots keep a nigga open
Bitch have a nigga's gun smoking
Pussy killz
My nigga james got married same girl he went to school with
Nice girl, nerd with glasses, he was to stuck
Studied for her masters, part time nurse
I tell you how superb the ass is, but who's looking
And I mean that's my man, maybe I just took a peek
Maybe I wondered what it would be like, syke, cause james and me like
I was with a z like, luke and han solo
Fuckin with niggas girls, forbidden, that's a no no
It's death and we're real niggas civilized guards
And there ain't to many niggas like nas I'm trust worthy
Plus I know a dude that caught his wife cheatin
Killed his baby, killed his wife, and took his own life even
Happy for james cause real bitches hard to come by
This nigga found one, I told him he was lucky an clown something
Rollin up duckies while watching roy jones in round one
He froze put his to the t.v. about an inch close
Move outa the way nigga what the fuck the matter with you, you blind
He pointed to the front row, thought he was losing his mind
She was supposed to be with her sick mother
Left for the weekend, stress when she was leaving, now she next to some nigga cheesin
He's having trouble breathing (breathing)
He pictured them making noises, grindin em and kissin em
Yellin, ain't no telling where her lips have bin
Left her foul messages, she came home no lesser then
Ten minutes later and they start wrestling, and screamin
She said she missed her flight that evening
She never left, she wasn't at the fight you speakin
That's vegas this is new york you bugin
I held up my hand for dat, but he wouldn't touch it
I was like when you started actin like that, this is dumbness
Gave me a crazy look and started swingin punches
I ducked couldn't believe it, the niggas so wet
He got his gad and started squeezin, hit two police men
Neighbors dialed 911 they heard the thumpin
Wounded cops kicked in the door and started dumpin
Me and his wife hit to the floor she smelt strange
My comrade was breathing no more they killed james
[chorus x2]
O what a thrill inside a bitch feel
Gotta be strong and handle, it is real
Pussy killz
Mad shots keep a nigga open
Bitch have a nigga's gun smoking
Pussy killz
In Nas's song "Pussy Killz," he discusses the dangerous effects that women and sex can have on a man's life. In the opening lines, Nas uses the phrase "pussy kill me" as a metaphor for the powerful and deadly nature of women. He then goes on to reflect on his own birth and how he learned at an early age that money makes the world go round. Nas then expresses his thoughts on the imbalance of men and women on Earth, and how that often leads to infidelity and promiscuity. He specifically mentions how some women are willing to engage in risky sexual behavior, including licking a man's anus, and how that can ultimately lead to trouble for everyone involved.
Nas also recounts a story about his friend James, who was killed by the police after he found out his wife was cheating on him with another man. Nas uses this story to illustrate how infidelity can be deadly, and how a relationship built on a lie can ultimately lead to tragedy.
The chorus of "Pussy Killz" repeats the phrase "pussy killz" several times, emphasizing the danger that women and sex can pose to men. Overall, Nas's lyrics in this song offer a cautionary tale about the risks of sexual promiscuity and infidelity, as well as the consequences of living a life based solely on materialism.
Interesting Facts:
* "Pussy Killz" is featured on Nas's 2006 album, "Hip Hop Is Dead."
* The song features samples from "Is You With Me?" by LA Dream Team and "A Million and One Questions" by Jay-Z.
* Nas has been known for his controversial lyrics throughout his career, and "Pussy Killz" is no exception.
* In a 2013 interview with Complex, Nas cited "Pussy Killz" as one of his favorite songs from his own discography.
* The song's message is reflective of many of Nas's other tracks, which often explore themes of social and political commentary.
* Nas has won numerous awards throughout his career, including several Grammy Awards and BET Awards.
* The rapper has also been an active philanthropist, founding the Queensbridge Venture Partners and supporting organizations that promote education and literacy.
* Nas is often cited as one of the greatest rappers of all time, and has received critical acclaim for his thought-provoking and socially conscious lyrics.
* The song's music video features Nas rapping in a dimly-lit room, emphasizing the dark and dangerous nature of the song's subject matter.
* Nas has collaborated with numerous other artists throughout his career, including Jay-Z, Lauryn Hill, and Kanye West.
Chords: Unfortunately, the chords for "Pussy Killz" are not available as it is an instrumental hip-hop track.
Line by Line Meaning
Ugh
Expression of disgust
Crazy
Expression of amazement or disbelief
Ha [echo]
Laughter
Yo pussy kill me
Referring to the addictive nature of sex
Ugh ugh
Expression of discomfort or disgust
Ya ya ya
Expression of excitement or enthusiasm
Huh
Expression of confusion or surprise
Ugh ugh ugh
Expression of disgust or disbelief
Pussy kill me when I was born (what)
A metaphor implying the addictive nature of sexual pleasure
Pardon me I rephrase it departed mommy wound decayin
Referring to the pain of being born and its physical effects on the mother
I look at the bright side, the fact that I got a life side
Choosing to focus on the positive aspects of life, despite its struggles
Born 73 (September right nas)
Nas revealing his birth year and zodiac sign
True, virgo child
Nas reaffirming his zodiac sign
The first thing I learned is money makes the world go round
The importance of money in society
On a small planet, its 10 women to 1 man
The sex ratio on Earth
I wonder how we managed
The challenges of finding a partner or mate
To say vows and walk a straight line in marriage
The challenges of staying faithful in marriage
Niggas is some nasty creatures, bitches even nastier
The promiscuous nature of men and women
They throw it at your boy and it's hard for me to pass it up
The temptation of casual sex
Freaky ho's licken niggas ass and nuts
Oral sex and promiscuity
Stupid bitch bragen till her baby dad went nuts
A woman bragging about her sexual exploits, leading to tension with her partner
And now were looking for me, 2 cars deep
Threats or violence due to sexual encounters
Rollin up on niggas
A group of people initiating violence
Barrel out da window, asking (you nas peeps)
An expression of aggression or dominance
I can't here dat 2 4 5 nigga grad at
Blurry language, possibly referring to a gun or a threat
Pass it to me sucker for love niggas I blast at
Threatening those who are perceived as less dominant or aggressive
I swear my dick is gonna get me into trouble, I pissin bubble
Referring to the consequences of his promiscuity
I thought I felt a sharp pain betta stick to rubbers
Surveillance against sexually transmitted infections
When lain, hooker after hooker down and day
The addiction to sex and prostitution
Watch out for diseases, the doctors can't name em
The prevalence of sexually transmitted infections
Just a thought we all fuck the same chicks
The promiscuous nature of sexual relationships
Some play like they innocent
People engaging in sexual activities may pretend to be innocent
Fuckin' entertainers, and basket ball players
Celebrities who engage in sexual activities with multiple partners
The bitch is a ho
A derogatory term for a promiscuous woman
But still some of y'all il say ya put your dick in her dough
People who brag about sexual encounters with the same woman
You're just a nigga that life to her, she thought your crazy
A woman using a man for his resources or status
Now your monkey ass want to shoot the pimp that pipes her
Violent reactions to sexual frustration
She had your baby, now you a lifa
The consequence of having a child with someone who is promiscuous
The suicide note you write her
The emotional toll of sexual relationships
Pussy kills
Referring to the addictive nature of sex
[chorus x2]
Repeating the idea of the destructive power of sex
O what a thrill inside a bitch feel
The pleasure of sexual encounters for women
Gotta be strong and handle, it is real
The need for self-control in sexual relationships
Mad shots keep a nigga open
Drugs that enhance sexual pleasure
Bitch have a nigga's gun smoking
Sexual frustration leading to aggression or violence
My nigga james got married same girl he went to school with
A story about a man getting married for the right reasons
Nice girl, nerd with glasses, he was to stuck
The compatibility of a couple in a loving relationship
Studied for her masters, part time nurse
A woman with intelligence and a strong work ethic
I tell you how superb the ass is, but who's looking
Complimenting his friend's wife while acknowledging the inappropriateness
And I mean that's my man, maybe I just took a peek
Feeling attracted to a friend's partner, but remaining loyal to him
Maybe I wondered what it would be like, syke, cause james and me like
Flirting with the idea of infidelity, but ultimately not acting on it
I was with a z like, luke and han solo
A reference to Star Wars, implying that Nas and James are close friends
Fuckin with niggas girls, forbidden, that's a no no
Answering his own thoughts by affirming the importance of loyalty in friendships
It's death and we're real niggas civilized guards
The dangers of infidelity and the importance of preserving a true friendship
And there ain't to many niggas like nas I'm trust worthy
Nas' self-reflection on his trustworthiness as a friend
Plus I know a dude that caught his wife cheatin
A story about a man whose spouse cheated on him
Killed his baby, killed his wife, and took his own life even
The consequences of infidelity leading to extreme forms of violence and tragedy
Happy for james cause real bitches hard to come by
Appreciating the rarity of a loving and faithful partner
This nigga found one, I told him he was lucky an clown something
Complimenting James for finding a good partner
Rollin up duckies while watching roy jones in round one
Relaxing and smoking marijuana
He froze put his to the t.v. about an inch close
Becoming very focused on a TV program while under the influence of drugs
Move outa the way nigga what the fuck the matter with you, you blind
Becoming aggressive while intoxicated
He pointed to the front row, thought he was losing his mind
Hallucinating while under the influence of drugs
She was supposed to be with her sick mother
A story about James' wife lying to him
Left for the weekend, stress when she was leaving, now she next to some nigga cheesin
Cheating and lying leading to feelings of betrayal and stress in a relationship
He's having trouble breathing (breathing)
James struggling with the news of his wife's infidelity
He pictured them making noises, grindin em and kissin em
Imagining what his wife might be doing with her lover
Yellin, ain't no telling where her lips have bin
Feeling disgusted by the thought of his wife's infidelity
Left her foul messages, she came home no lesser then
Confronting his wife about her infidelity
Ten minutes later and they start wrestling, and screamin
Physical violence or confrontation after discovering infidelity
She said she missed her flight that evening
An excuse to cover up her infidelity
She never left, she wasn't at the fight you speakin
Lying to cover up an affair
That's vegas this is new york you bugin
Pointing out inconsistencies in someone's story
I held up my hand for dat, but he wouldn't touch it
Trying to calm James down, but being rejected
I was like when you started actin like that, this is dumbness
Trying to reason with James and put an end to the violence
Gave me a crazy look and started swingin punches
James reacting with violent aggression
I ducked couldn't believe it, the niggas so wet
Dodging punches while under the influence of marijuana
He got his gad and started squeezin, hit two police men
Using a gun to attack the police while drunk and high
Neighbors dialed 911 they heard the thumpin
People calling for help due to loud noises and violence
Wounded cops kicked in the door and started dumpin
The consequences of violent behavior
Me and his wife hit to the floor she smelt strange
Hiding from the gunfire and discovering strange smells
My comrade was breathing no more they killed james
The tragic ending of the story
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JONES, THOMPSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
scifinerd17
1.) Illmatic
2.) It Was Written
3.) God’s Son
4.) The Lost Tapes
5.) King’s Disease II
6.) Stillmatic
7.) Life Is Good
8.) Street’s Disciple
9.) Distant Relatives
10.) Hip Hop Is Dead
11.) Untitled
12.) King’s Disease
13.) I Am…
14.) Nastradamus
15.) Nasir
pulpit28
This song gave me chills! I'm lucky to be alive!
ezekwu
lol...
aec111100
Every time I think I heard every Nas track. I find a new unreleased thing I never heard.
War is Peace Ignorance is Strength
🤦🏾♂️This was on the Bonus CD!
NewJersey Drive
Nas flow was so superb on this track
TingoTroy
That's why Nas is one of the greatest, if not The. He creates a video with his brilliant use of imagery. No one does it like him.
Mack Velly
If anyone has a homeboy that's currently Simping for a girl, show this song. Nas' message may save his life.
Mack Velly
@milton mejias What happened afterwards?
milton mejias
Mack Velly my homeboy just did today
Donnie
Stillmatic, Lost Tapes, God's Son. That was a real good run to me at the time.