What you gonna do when shit hits the fan?
What action are you going to take when things go wrong?

Are you gonna stand and fight like a man?
Will you confront the issue head-on and with courage?

Will you be as hard as you say you are?
Can you back up your tough talk with action?

Or you gonna run and go get your bodyguard?
Will you take the easy way out and seek protection?

Niggas is so gangsta, Niggas is thugs
Some people portray themselves as tough and dangerous.

Niggas'll spend their whole life peddling drugs
Some people become drug dealers as a means to make money.

Slanging dope in hopes of one day being able
Dealing drugs in the hopes of one day achieving financial success.

To own their own label and give the game up
To use their money from dealing drugs to start their own record label and leave the drug game behind.

Some niggas came up, some just didn't
Some people succeeded in the industry, some didn't - it's just how it is.

That's just the way it is, if it ain't meant it, it just isn't
Things don't always work out, regardless of how hard someone tries.

Some niggas'll get money and pay niggas to back em
Some people with money will pay others to protect them and make them look tough.

So they can act up, feel comfortable, and rap tough
They use the protection to feel secure and appear intimidating while rapping.

And that's as backwards, 'cause them niggas just gon' keep coming back
This approach is counterproductive since their enemies will always find a way to come back and cause harm.

And that's when extortion happens
This is when their enemies start demanding money or else they'll continue to threaten or harm them.

You struggle to get free, I know how this shit be
The struggle to leave a dangerous situation is hard and can be understood.

You deal with anything to live legitimately
One will do anything to leave their previous dangerous life behind.

But you gone find if you do get in this industry
Entering the music industry has its own challenges and dangers.

It's best to be business with me than against me
Working together is the best option to reach success.

Niggas get behind mics and ain't even emcees
People who rap aren't even real musicians.

Niggas get on MTV just to diss me
People will go on TV to try to insult or provoke the artist.

This shit don't even piss me off
The insults don't even affect the artist.

I'm laughing all the way to the bank
The artist is so successful that they're making money regardless of the insults.

Watching the satellite from ma Bentley
The artist is watching the drama unfold from the safety of their luxury car.

And you niggas don't even got a car
The people insulting the artist aren't even as successful as him.

You're so far under my radar
The artist doesn't even acknowledge the people insulting him.

I don't even know who the fuck you are
The artist doesn't even recognize who's trying to insult him.

To tell you to suck my dick while I'm pissing
The artist doesn't respect the people insulting him and doesn't even want to acknowledge them.

I don't even listen to your shit to know who the fuck I'm dissing
The artist doesn't even care enough to listen to his enemies' music.

And media just feeds into these feuds
The media will only focus on the drama, further fueling it.

Trying to add fuel to the fire
The media will do what it takes to increase attention to the drama.

This little nigga Ja Rule talking bout he's gonna slap me
Ja Rule, a fellow rapper, is threatening to harm Obie Trice.

Nigga please, you gotta jump and swing up to hit me in the knees
Obie Trice isn't intimidated by Ja Rule's threat, in fact, he finds it laughable.

I laugh at these magazines when they interview him
Obie Trice finds it humorous when magazines interview Ja Rule out of obligation to report on the drama.

All they doing is making fake threats to us through them
The media is only used by Ja Rule to make fake threats against Obie Trice.

And pussy you're not Pac, I knew him
Ja Rule shouldn't compare himself to the legendary rapper Tupac Shakur, whom Obie Trice knew personally.

Pac was a real nigga, you're just a fucking insult to em
Tupac had integrity and authenticity, whereas Ja Rule does not have either.

It's too bad we had to fallout before he passed
Obie Trice regrets the fact that he wasn't able to reconcile with Tupac before he died.

If he could see this shit now, he'd be whooping your ass
If Tupac were alive, he would defend Obie Trice against Ja Rule's insults.

You're talking to a pioneer who engineered this shit for 19 years
Obie Trice has been in the music industry for 19 years and is respected as a trailblazer.

Who you got in your air? I don't even gotta say it, the fans know
Obie Trice doesn't have to boast or brag about his success or fans - it's already known.

Quit trying to be tough, nigga, you look like an asshole
Ja Rule shouldn't try to act tough, as it just makes him look foolish.

They say why don't we increase the peace
People will ask why Obie Trice and Ja Rule can't just get along instead of fighting.

The only piece increased is that which deletes your peeps
The only way peace will be achieved is if someone's people die or are eliminated.

'Cause niggas run mouths but they don't run streets
People will talk tough but won't follow through with action when it comes to dangerous situations.

Till that 45 will cease the speech
The only way someone will stop talking is if they're dead.

Yeah, it's a shame how the beef'll creep
It's unfortunate how drama and conflict can arise out of nowhere.

Could've reached the peak, now you're left with a horrible leak
The situation could have reached success, but now it's become a horrible mess.

I'm trying to be as bleak with my speech as possible
Obie Trice is trying to be as straightforward and honest as he can.

Just in case a nigga trying to throw me an obstacle
Obie Trice wants to be clear and direct in case anyone is trying to cause him problems.

Nigga, I'm not boxing you, I'm hospitable
Obie Trice isn't trying to physically fight or harm Ja Rule, but is willing to extend his hospitality if he just quits the insults.

I put you in a hospital, that's how I get at you
Obie Trice would physically harm Ja Rule if he continues the insults.

Let the doc op on you, he don't rid you?
Even if Ja Rule were hospitalized, Obie Trice wouldn't stop until he's dead.

You back on the streets, I send another hit at you
Even if Ja Rule were released from the hospital, Obie Trice would continue to send someone to harm him.

This is not a hypocritical issue
Obie Trice isn't contradicting himself or being dishonest.

I will critical condition your tissue
Obie Trice would physically harm Ja Rule to the point of critical condition.

Give a fuck if all ten of them with you
Obie Trice wouldn't care if Ja Rule had backup or friends to support him.

I throw an extra ten of them missiles
Obie Trice has access to weapons that he will use against Ja Rule if needed.

Turn gangstas into gentlemen, vicko
Obie Trice can take even the toughest of people and make them change their ways.

And ever since Eminem dissed you
Since Eminem insulted Ja Rule as well, Obie Trice has even more reason to dislike him.

I swear I see the woman and bitch in you
Ja Rule shows a lack of masculinity and is cowardly.

All this bickering back and forth over who signs who
The conflict between Obie Trice and Ja Rule is due to each of them signing different record labels.

Curtis pulled your skirt up, nigga, you got murdered
50 Cent (also known as Curtis) exposed Ja Rule's soft side/weaknesses, leading to his downfall.

Now take it like a man and shake it off, damn!
Ja Rule should accept the loss and move on with dignity.

And quit telling all these magazines your plans
Ja Rule shouldn't brag to the media his plans of taking revenge against Obie Trice.

How you gone slap up my mans, you're fictitious
Ja Rule's threat of slapping Obie Trice's friends is not based in reality and just makes him look foolish.

Nigga, we'll send Stan to come murder your bitches
Obie Trice has fans who will go to violent lengths to protect him and harm Ja Rule.