Notorious B.I.G.
Notorious B.I G Lyrics

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Call Lil' Cease Tell that motherfucker to bring me some motherfucking weed to this hospital Man fuck that (Notorious) Tell that reporter to go pick up ten thousand from Dez And go take about like twenty G's from Gino (Notorious) Tell that motherfucker get this nigga next door up out of here Nigga be snoring all night I can't sleep (Notorious) Call that big butt nurse with the long hair to come suck my dick (Bad Boy Big, c'mon)
Make a series of calls to get weed, money, and a nurse for sexual favors while in the hospital

The doctor said I need about three weeks of recovery But the nurses is loving me Saying the best part of the day is my half Feeding me breakfast, and giving me a sponge bath (Notorious)
Although the doctor has prescribed three weeks of recovery, the nurses are taking great care of me and even find me quite charming, making my hospital stay much more enjoyable

Niggas say I died dead in the streets Nigga I'm getting high, getting head on the beach Chilling, sitting on about half a million With all my niggas, all my guns, all my women Next two years, I should see about a billion All for the love of drug dealin' Got no love for the other side, fuck them tricks (fuck them) Any repercussion, Junior M.A.F.I.A. spit clips (Notorious) All the time, Big Poppa kick the war rhymes Raw flows, and that's how it goes Notorious (C'mon) we are, we are No, No, No, Notorious He is, he is, No, No, No, Notorious
Despite rumors of my death, I am alive and well, enjoying a lavish lifestyle made possible through my drug dealing enterprises, and surrounded by my trusted friends, weapons, and women while we make a fortune. I have no regard for the opposition and their dirty tricks, and Junior M.A.F.I.A. will come in with force if necessary. With my raw talent and powerful rhymes, I'm the renowned Big Poppa, and my reputation precedes me.

This for my niggas slingin' thangs, hammer ringin' kings Truck, necklace, igloo ring and things For the bitches, who see them rims spin and grin That shit with the V-trim that win Heavy and all dressed, silver spurs of rap On the road to the riches, more furs to drag More niggas to kill and birds to bag Hit the jeweler and splurge the tab, uh Hops out the truck like "Trick, what up?" Call me Sean if you suck, call me gone when I nut That's the end of us, get your friend to fuck Untwist and bend her up, you know the deal (Notorious) Niggas talkin' real greasy on some ballin' shit (that's right) Funny how quick these pricks forget Actin' like I ain't the reason they traded they shit Switched that 5, copped that 6 (that's right) It's all good, you know who the clone is Fuck the Jones's, niggas trying to keep up with the Combses (Notorious) C'mon y'all We are, we are (what's his name) No, No, No, Notorious He is, he is (c'mon, what's his name?) No, No, No, Notorious
This verse acknowledges the drug trade that got Biggie his fortune, which he spends on flashy jewelry, cars, and women. He also boasts about his sexual prowess and reputation with women, and warns those who try to compete against him. He also comments on the way that people forget who helped pave the way for them and tries to keep up with him.

Who that queen bitch, keep her glass filled to the rim? The Notorious K-I to the M (Notorious) That's me, on MTV, no doubt Titty out like what, I don't give a fuck Y'all know my attitude, can't stand my cologne Then stay your ass home, you and your chaperon (Notorious) Things done changed, but we continue to reign As the King and the Queen of hip-hop, me and B.I. Frank White still the center of attention I'm by his side, with the chrome fifth, playing my position (Notorious) Sexy, young thing, from the ghetto That bitch rocking mics in high heel stilettos We taking over like Francis Switching our styles like the hottest new dances See, I let y'all live to stack a little paper Be glad I pushed my album back, I did y'all hoes a favor (Notorious)
In this verse, Lil' Kim proclaims herself as the Notorious K.I. to the M, with a loud, brazen attitude, and often displaying her body regardless of negative criticism. She is proud of her success in hip-hop, especially alongside Biggie, who is still the subject of fame, as she stays by his side ready and armed. She is a young woman who originated from a rough background and has made waves through her music career. She talks about the changing scene of hip-hop, how she and Biggie still remained on top, and how they adapt frequently to stay trendy. She also claims that she gave others in the industry time to make more money and that they should appreciate her for that.

She did you a favor, c'mon now We are, we are No, No, No, Notorious (what's his name?) He is, he is (Bad Boy baby) No, No, No, Notorious We are, we are Queen Bee baby, we are, c'mon No, No, No, Notorious He is, he is (B.I.G. baby, he is c'mon) No, No, No, Notorious We are, we are, Bad Boy 2000 No, No, No, Notorious B.I.G. Born Again (he is, he is) No, No, No, Notorious And he won't stop, 'cause he can't stop We are, we are No, No, No, Notorious (Brooklyn baby) He is, he is (New York) No, No, No, Notorious
The chorus repeats the song's central idea that Biggie and his cohorts are not to be messed with, while referencing that some (like Lil' Kim) have helped others in the industry