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Katari Cox and Malcolm Greenidge grew up together in New York. They knew each other through Cox's mother and Greenidge's father who were close friends. They and their families later moved to New Jersey where they became friends with Yafeu Fula. Cox's cousin and Fula's Godbrother, Tupac Amaru Shakur, used to look out for them and when he became famous he moved them out of the ghetto and bought them homes in Atlanta, Georgia.
In 1992, Cox, Greenridge and Fula formed a trio. Cox's alias was K-Dog, Greenridge's was Big Malcolm and Fula's was Young Hollywood. The trio went under several names including the Thoro Headz and the Young Thugs. Big Malcolm and K-Dog made their debut on "Flex" on Tupac's "Holler If Ya Hear Me" single which was released on February 4, 1993. In 1994, Young Hollywood's mother and Tupac's aunt, Yassmyn Fula, told Tupac about Mutah Wasin Shabazz Beale, a 16-year-old who witnessed his parents being murdered when he was three or four-years-old. The story made Tupac cry. He decided he wanted to met Beale. They met and soon Beale joined the group. He didn't go under an alias, just his first name, Mutah.
On November 30, Tupac was robbed and shot four times at Quad Recording Studios in New York. The next day he was arrested for sexual abuse. He was found guilty and on February 14, 1995, he was sent to prison to serve up to four and a half years. On April 5, his LP, Me Against The World, was released. The group now known as Dramacydal appeared on two songs, "Me Against The World" and "Outlaw." On June 27, Tupac's "So Many Tears" single was released. It featured "Hard To Imagine," a song by Big Malcolm, K-Dog and Mutah.
Dramacydal almost signed with Interscope Records, but on October 12, Death Row Records, Interscope Records and Time Warner paid a $1.4 million bail to have Tupac released. In return he had to sign a three album deal with Death Row Records. When he was released, he and Dramacydal flew to Death Row Records in Los Angeles, California and started working on his double LP, All Eyez On Me.
When Tupac was serving time he planned to form a new group. He asked Young Hollywood to start searching for members. Of course him, Big Malcolm, K-Dog and Mutah would be members of it, but more were needed. Young Hollywood told Tupac about his friend, Bruce Washington. He said that once when Big Malcolm and K-Dog visited him in Montclair, New Jersey they were robbed of their hats so he went to Washington and asked him to get their hats back. Washington confronted the thieves and they returned their hats. Young Hollywood asked if he could bring Washington with him, Tupac agreed.
Young Hollywood told Washington that he's helping Tupac to search for members for a group they were forming and asked him to be a part of it. Washington didn't believe him and it wasn't brought up again until Yaasmyn Fula mentioned it. At that point he realized that Young Hollywood had been serious. The next day, they visited Tupac. Before he had any chance to introduce himself Tupac asked Washington to drop a few verses. Soon he joined the group. Tupac's brother Mopreme Shakur and Tyruss "Big Syke" Himes of Thug Life joined the group as well.
Tupac gave each member of the group an alias taken from an enemy of America. Big Malcolm's alias was E.D.I. after Ugandian president Idi Amin, Big Syke's was Moozaliny after Italian president Benito Mussolini, K-Dog's was Kastro after Cuban president Fidel Castro, Mopreme's was Komani after Iranian Ayatollah Ruholla Khomeini, Mutah's was Napoleon after French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, Washington's was Hussein Fatal which was later changed to Fatal Hussein after Iraq president Saddam Hussein and Young Hollywood's was Kadafi after Lybian colonel Muammar Al-Qadaafi. Tupac named himself Makaveli The Don after Italian philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli.
Now all that was left was to come up with a name for the group. Tupac liked Lil' Homies, but Fatal who was almost as old as Tupac didn't want people to refer to him as a lil' homie, instead he suggested Outlaw Immortalz which Tupac agreed with.. On February 16, 1996, All Eyez On Me was released. The group guest appeared on "When We Ride" and they made solo guest appearances on "All About U," "Tradin' War Stories," "Thug Passion," "Picture Me Rollin'," "Check Out Time," "All Eyez On Me" and "Run Tha Streetz." After the release Komani and Moozaliny left the group for unknown reasons and female rapper Donna "Storm" Hunter joined the group who changed its name from the Outlaw Immortalz to the Outlawz. Outlawz stands for Operating Under Thug Laws As WarriorZ.
On June 14, Tupac's "How Do U Want It" single was released. It featured "Hit 'Em Up" featuring the Outlawz. It's the most notorious dis song in history. Bad Boy Entertainment, Chino XL, Junior M.A.F.I.A. and Mobb Deep is dissed on it. Tupac claimed he had sex with Bad Boy Entertainment recording artist The Notorious B.I.G.'s wife, Faith Evans. The video which was made for the song was the first Tupac video the Outlawz appeared in. Kadafi and Fatal had their friend, Rufus "Young Noble" Cooper, to join the Outlawz.
On September 7, 1996, Tupac was shot four times in a drive-by-shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was taken to University Medical Center where he died a week later. E.D.I. and Kadafi were in the car behind the one Tupac was riding in. E.D.I. said he couldn't identify the murderer, but Kadafi said he might be able to. The police lead was never followed and Kadafi moved with the rest of the Outlawz back to New Jersey before the police could question him. On November 5, Tupac's LP, The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory, was released. The Outlawz guest appeared on four songs, "Bomb First (My Second Reply)," "Hail Mary," "Life Of An Outlaw" and "Just Like Daddy." "Hail Mary" was the third single and video. Death Row Records didn't credit the Outlawz for being on it and they cut them out of the video.
On November 10, after visiting his girlfriend, Kadafi was shot and killed.. He was found by the police in a third floor hallway of an apartment building in Irvington, New Jersey. He was taken to University Hospital where he died on the afternoon. Who killed him remained unknown to the public until September, 2000, when Napoleon revealed in The Source that it was his cousin, Roddy, who killed him. Roddy claimed it was an accident, Napoleon believed him, but not everyone did; Fatal was one of them.
All of the Outlawz with the exception of Fatal moved back to Los Angeles, California. Although Tupac told them serveral times not to sign with Death Row, the Outlawz signed a contract with Death Row Records. Between 1997 and 1999, you didn't hear much from the Outlawz who were obviously wondering where to go from there. They appeared on other artists' albums, compilations and soundtracks. They guest appeared on "Still Ballin' (remix)," the first single and video of Yukmouth's double LP, Thugged Out: The Albulation. In late 1997, Fatal signed a solo contract with Relativity Records who released his debut single, "Everyday," on March 17, 1998 and his debut LP, In The Line Of Fire, on March 31. Former Kausion member Gonzoe joined the group, but left after three months due to beef with the rest of the members.
Death Row Records and Rap-A-Lot Records almost worked out a deal which would let the Outlawz sign with Rap-A-Lot. They even advertised their upcoming Rap-A-Lot album, Neva Surrenda, in The Source. But the Outlawz changed their minds at the last minute and never signed with Rap-A-Lot. Fatal however signed with them as a solo artist.
On December 21, 1999, their debut album, Still I Rise, was finally released. Tupac appeared on 14 out of 15 songs and Fatal was removed from the songs he originally was on due to beef with the rest of the group. The first single and video of the LP was "Baby Don't Cry (Keep Ya Head Up II)." The LP suffered sales because Death Row Records' CEO Marion "Suge" Knight ordered Interscope Records not to promote it because the Outlawz refused to sign with Suge Publishing. It still went double platinum.
On April 1, the Outlawz filed a $4.5 million lawsuit against Suge, Death Row Records, Interscope Records, Suge Knight Films and Suge Publishing claiming breach of contract, unfair business practices, intentional interference with prospective economic advantages, racketeering and others. They won the lawsuit. With Death Row Records behind them, they felt it was time for them to pursue a deal with another major label. But with each offer they got something would go wrong. So they came to the solution where there's nothing else to do, besides starting their own label.
In February, 2000, the Outlawz were on Live From L.A. and stated they were starting their own label, Outlaw Recordz. They signed Noble's step-daughter, Baby Girle, Dirty Bert, Napoleon's little brother, Hellraza, and Lil' D. Then they looked for distribution. Bay area rapper Spice 1 told his distributor, Bayside Entertainment Distribution, about this. They contacted the Outlawz and signed a distribution deal. On November 7, 2000, the Outlawz's second LP and Outlaw Recordz's first release, Ride Wit Us Or Collide Wit Us, was released. It debuted at the ninth position on the Billboard independent album charts and became the best selling independent rap album of 2000. The first and second single and video were "Black Rain" and "Thug With Me."
In 2001, Napoleon made his film debut in Thug Life which also starred The Lady Of Rage and Willie D. New Child from Harlem, New York joined the group. Tupac always wanted someone from New York to be a member of the Outlawz and Fatal felt New Child was exactly what Pac was looking for before his death. On October 23, Big Syke's label, RideOnUm Record Group, released Thug Law Chapter 1, a collaboration album between the Outlawz and Thug Life.
The Outlawz felt Bayside Entertainment Distribution was too small for them. They left and signed a distribution deal with KOCH Records instead. On November 6, their third LP, Novakane, was released. It debuted at the 100th position on the Billboard 200 and third on the Billboard independent album charts. The first single and video was "World Wide" featuring Tupac and T-Low. The LP also featured "Loyalty," a dis directed at Fatal. There had been beef between Fatal and the rest of the Outlawz for a long time, but it wasn't known for the public until we interviewed Fatal in 2001. Fatal said he was angry at them for not being there for Tupac when he was shot and for "forgiving" Roddy for Kadafi's killing, which Fatal may or may not believe was an accident but felt there was no reason to point a gun at Kadafi's head, period. As Fatal said, accident or not, the outcome is the same. Fatal also questioned their judgement because they signed with Death Row Records although Tupac told them not to.
The future looks bright for the Outlawz. Next year, Fatal's second album, Death Before Dishonor, and New Child's debut album, S.O.G. (Son Of A Gangster) are coming out. Outlaw Recordz is releasing Napoleon's solo debut album, Bonapartes, Noble's solo debut album, Noble Justice, E.D.I. and Kastro's collaboration album, Blood Brothers, and the fourth group album. Fortress Entertainment is releasing their homevideo, World Wide, and E.D.I. is writing a screen play. They've got Outlaw Films and O.G. (Outlaw Gear) coming soon. Let's just hope they can squash their beef, like Tupac said, "Let no man separate what we create!"
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The Dutch punkband formed in november 1981 and were first named Koi Boys. With Jeroen on bass, Maarten and David on guitars and Barend played the drums, vocals were done by Fokkie. The Outlawz split up in july 11983. Numbers by them may be found on the two albums "Als je Haar maar goed Zit".
Breathin
Outlawz Lyrics
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Tell me, nigga, tell me
Who'll be the last motherfucker breathin'?
Stressed, but busta free
Enemies give me reason
To be the last motherfucker breathin'
Bustin' my automatic rounds
Now I'm the last motherfucker breathin'
Stressed, but busta free
Enemies give me reason
To be the last motherfucker breathin'
Bustin' my automatic rounds
Catch 'em while they sleepin'
Now I'm the last motherfucker breathin'
Woke up with fifty enemies plottin' my death
All fifty seein' visions of me shot in the chest
Couldn't rest, nah, nigga, I was stressed
Had me creepin' 'round corners, homie, sleepin' in my vest
Shit, I'm like a hostage on this troubled block, call the cops
A thug nigga screamin', "Westside", bustin' double Glocks
Hittin' corners in my Chevy Suburban
Liquor got me drivin' up on the curb
Hand on the steerin' wheel, swervin'
Bless me, Father, I'm a sinner, I'm livin' in hell
Just let me live on the streets
'Cause ain't no peace for me in jail
Gettin' world-wide exposure
With a bunch of niggas that don't give a fuck
Ridin' as my soldiers
I'll just release 'em on a war path, not your average dealer
Westside, Outlaw Bad Boy killer
Complete my mission, my competition no longer beefin'
I murdered all them bustas
Now I'm the last motherfucker breathin'
Stressed, but busta free
Enemies give me reason
To be the last motherfucker breathin'
Bustin' my automatic rounds
Catch 'em while they sleepin'
Now I'm the last motherfucker breathin'
Make sure I hold my position, stand firm in the dirt
For all my soldiers gone, we burnin' the Earth
Outlawz, worldwide, we packed the block
Shootin' rocks at the kid, I'll bust back for Pac
Ask Yak, he'll tell you that it's hell down here
Stale down here, too many jails down here
Why you act like you don't hear me? Young Noble
Outlaw 'til these motherfuckers kill me, I'm still breathin'
How we was raised, "Fuck this life," my wrongs, my rights
Holdin' on a tight grip, with death in my sight
And the dark is my light, I'm cynical, sleep walkin' as a true
Walk around town, with a pound full of bitter food
Came a long way from my born day
Dead away where there's war play
Fuck friends, I'll say, rather die for my AK
With these fag ass niggas, see-through-glass ass niggas
Only-ride-my-dick-and-the-skin-of-my-mash ass niggas (we been)
Stressed, but busta free
Enemies give me reason
To be the last motherfucker breathin'
Bustin' my automatic rounds
Catch 'em while they sleepin'
Now I'm the last motherfucker breathin'
I walk around with a knife in my back
Talkin' 'bout a bad day, I live a life like that
It's severe, and I'm losin' my hair, bless a hooligan
Catch me, I'm fallin' out flat, yo, I'm ruined, and
Breathin' in sewer stench, no one give a fuck about me
I learned to like it like that when I was still in Mommy
The side of the city that the Devil run from
In the belly of the beast
That's where the fuck we come from and still I'm breathin'
And still I'm totally wasted, they want me to face this
Just lost two of my closest, nan' one of y'all can take this
But I'm Makaveli trained, simple and plain
We number one, motherfucker, 'bout to do it again
Shit, Pac still doin' it, you hoes can't ruin it
Two million every time he drop, I know you fuckers losin' it
We movin' in, for the kill, for a meal, holdin' steel
Hold the wheel
I'm 'bout to give these niggas something they can feel
Fakin' real, but we the raw and uncut
Style-bitin' thug lyin' niggas, give it up
We hit 'em up
And we still breathin' and we still breathin' and we still-
(Who'll be the last motherfuckers breathin'?)
Stressed, but busta free
Enemies give me reason
To be the last motherfucker breathin'
Bustin' my automatic rounds
Catch 'em while they sleepin'
Now I'm the last motherfucker breathin'
Stressed, but busta free
Enemies give me reason
To be the last motherfucker breathin'
Bustin' my automatic rounds
Catch 'em while they sleepin'
Now I'm the last motherfucker breathin
The Outlawz's song "Breathin" is a powerful and intense reflection on the struggles and dangers of life as a gangsta in the Westside of America. The lyrics speak of the constant threat of violence and death, with the artist questioning who will be the last motherfucker breathin' in this harsh environment. The song begins with the artist expressing their frustration with enemies who give them reason to fight, but also highlighting their ability to catch them while they are sleeping. The artist then reflects on waking up with fifty enemies plotting their death and feeling like a hostage on the troubled block. They speak of seeking revenge and completing their mission before becoming the last motherfucker breathin.' The lyrics further speak about the Outlawz's status as worldwide outlaws whom nobody can mess with, even in jail. The artist speaks about the struggle of life that has led them to hold tight to their weapons and be cynical, clock-work like a true warrior.
Throughout the song, the artist emphasizes the fact that they are stressed, but busta-free, which highlights their determination to survive and thrive in this harsh environment. The artist talks about how they have learned to survive in their surroundings and how they have come a long way from their born day, showing their development over time. The artist highlights how their life is filled with danger, with their knife still in their back, and the world giving them no better options. The song ends with the artist still breathing, and still perceiving victories as they move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Who'll be the last motherfucker breathin'?
Asking who will be the last person standing or surviving in a dangerous situation.
Tell me, nigga, tell me
Asking someone for an answer or opinion.
Stressed, but busta free
Despite being under pressure, I am not afraid of anyone.
Enemies give me reason
My opponents motivate me to keep fighting.
To be the last motherfucker breathin'
I am determined to be the sole survivor of this situation.
Bustin' my automatic rounds
Using my firearm to protect myself and take down my enemies.
Catch 'em while they sleepin'
Taking advantage of my opponents' vulnerability.
Woke up with fifty enemies plottin' my death
I am aware of many people who wish to harm me.
All fifty seein' visions of me shot in the chest
My enemies imagine killing me.
Couldn't rest, nah, nigga, I was stressed
I was anxious and unable to relax.
Had me creepin' 'round corners, homie, sleepin' in my vest
I was cautious, constantly checking my surroundings and sleeping while wearing a bulletproof vest.
Shit, I'm like a hostage on this troubled block, call the cops
I feel trapped and at the mercy of the dangerous environment around me and may need police intervention.
A thug nigga screamin', "Westside", bustin' double Glocks
I am a gangster screaming my allegiance to the Westside and firing multiple guns.
Hittin' corners in my Chevy Suburban
Driving aggressively and recklessly in my large SUV.
Liquor got me drivin' up on the curb
I am physically impaired from drinking alcohol and struggling to control my vehicle.
Hand on the steerin' wheel, swervin'
I am struggling to keep control of my car.
Bless me, Father, I'm a sinner, I'm livin' in hell
I ask for forgiveness for my wrongdoings and acknowledge that my current situation feels like a living hell.
Just let me live on the streets
I prefer living on the streets than behind bars in jail.
'Cause ain't no peace for me in jail
I know that I won't find peace or safety in jail.
Gettin' world-wide exposure
Becoming well-known around the world.
With a bunch of niggas that don't give a fuck
Surrounded by people who are equally indifferent and apathetic.
Ridin' as my soldiers
My comrades ride with me like soldiers in battle.
I'll just release 'em on a war path, not your average dealer
I will unleash my soldiers to do battle, and they are not typical drug dealers.
Westside, Outlaw Bad Boy killer
I am part of a dangerous group that is associated with the Westside and is known for being rebels and killers.
Complete my mission, my competition no longer beefin'
I will end my enemies, and there will be no more conflicts.
I murdered all them bustas
I killed all of my enemies.
Make sure I hold my position, stand firm in the dirt
I will maintain my power and position even if it means standing in the dirt.
For all my soldiers gone, we burnin' the Earth
I am honoring my fallen comrades by destroying everything around me.
Outlawz, worldwide, we packed the block
My gang, the Outlawz, is powerful and present all around the world.
Shootin' rocks at the kid, I'll bust back for Pac
I am throwing rocks at someone who disrespected my comrade, Tupac, and I will attack them in return.
Ask Yak, he'll tell you that it's hell down here
My friend, Yak, can confirm that the environment we are in is incredibly challenging and unpleasant.
Stale down here, too many jails down here
The atmosphere is stagnant and depressing, with too many people being sent to prison.
Why you act like you don't hear me? Young Noble
Asking Young Noble why he is ignoring my words and emotions.
Outlaw 'til these motherfuckers kill me, I'm still breathin'
I am an Outlaw for life, and I will continue to survive no matter what.
How we was raised, "Fuck this life," my wrongs, my rights
I was raised to reject society and ignore its rules, and I acknowledge that my actions have both positive and negative consequences.
Holdin' on a tight grip, with death in my sight
I maintain a strong and uncompromising stance, even when facing death.
And the dark is my light, I'm cynical, sleep walkin' as a true
Even in darkness, I am able to see and maneuver, but I am also jaded and sleepwalking through life.
Walk around town, with a pound full of bitter food
I am walking around town with a firearm loaded with deadly ammunition.
Came a long way from my born day
I have come a long way since my birth.
Dead away where there's war play
I am in a place where war is constantly happening.
Fuck friends, I'll say, rather die for my AK
I value my weapon over any friendship and would die to defend it.
With these fag ass niggas, see-through-glass ass niggas
I do not trust and view with suspicion people who are too passive or transparent.
Only-ride-my-dick-and-the-skin-of-my-mash ass niggas (we been)
I only tolerate and ride with people who are true friends, not those who are only seeking personal gain.
I walk around with a knife in my back
I am constantly aware of betrayal and danger from people around me.
Talkin' 'bout a bad day, I live a life like that
People who complain about bad days cannot fully comprehend the harshness of my everyday life.
It's severe, and I'm losin' my hair, bless a hooligan
The situation is extremely serious, and my stress and anxiety have even caused physical damage.
Catch me, I'm fallin' out flat, yo, I'm ruined, and
I am at my lowest point and in danger of falling apart.
Breathin' in sewer stench, no one give a fuck about me
I am living in terrible and unhygienic conditions, and nobody cares about my well-being.
I learned to like it like that when I was still in Mommy
I developed a tolerance for harshness when I was still a child.
The side of the city that the Devil run from
I am from a part of the city that is notorious for being dangerous and evil.
In the belly of the beast
I am viewing myself as being in a dangerous and inescapable situation.
That's where the fuck we come from and still I'm breathin'
I come from a dangerous environment, but I am still alive and thriving.
And still I'm totally wasted, they want me to face this
I am under the influence of drugs or alcohol, but people still want me to confront the challenges of life.
Just lost two of my closest, nan' one of y'all can take this
I recently lost two of my closest friends, and nobody else can replace them.
But I'm Makaveli trained, simple and plain
I have trained myself to be like Tupac Shakur, who called himself Makaveli and embodied a rebellious spirit.
We number one, motherfucker, 'bout to do it again
My group and I are the best, and we are preparing to achieve even greater success.
Shit, Pac still doin' it, you hoes can't ruin it
Tupac Shakur is still a legend, and nobody can tarnish his legacy.
Two million every time he drop, I know you fuckers losin' it
Tupac Shakur earns millions whenever he releases new music, and his detractors cannot handle it.
We movin' in, for the kill, for a meal, holdin' steel
My group and I are preparing to attack and kill our enemies, and we have weapons.
Hold the wheel
I am focused and ready to take control of the situation.
I'm 'bout to give these niggas something they can feel
I am about to inflict some real pain and make my enemies feel it.
Fakin' real, but we the raw and uncut
Other people pretend to be authentic, but my group is the real and unfiltered deal.
Style-bitin' thug lyin' niggas, give it up
Critiquing and calling out other rappers who are copying our style and pretending to be tough.
We hit 'em up
We are declaring war on our enemies.
And we still breathin' and we still breathin' and we still-
We are still alive and fighting, and we refuse to give up or be defeated.
(Who'll be the last motherfuckers breathin'?)
Asking who will be the last people standing or surviving in a dangerous situation.
Now I'm the last motherfucker breathin'
I am the only one left standing or surviving in this dangerous situation.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Johnny Lee Jackson, Tupac Amaru Shakur, Katari T. Cox, Malcolm Greenidge, Mutah W. Beale, Rufus Lee Cooper
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@utm0st
One of the best hooks I've ever heard
@infinitebb
bruuuh they will neva undastand
@lakerraiders9285
💯💯💯💯💯!!! Just hits different....if you know then you know
@lavardisingram1108
the best to ever do it,2pac all day!!!
@maalemyouneshadir6079
2024
@JulianX3__
Got this album when I was 8 or 9. I’m 33 still bumping this shit!
@persieross4181
This song made me listened to it everyday without fail it was like a oath to my life pac really raised me looking bacc on it shit crazy
@austenlejeune2599
I think most kids with emotionally absent fathers were essentially raised by pac. He told us what was right and wrong where nobody else would. He instilled morals in us where we might have not had any. Me 2
@rodneys.i.n8719
I love this CD, but This song & "Until The End Of time" are easily my favorite 2
@jerris27p
I’ll be listening to this until the end of time.