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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".
Hell On Earth
Outlawz Lyrics
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That's why so many tears have lost so many peers
And the fear of god should always stay inside of man
But the happiness the devil give you ruled the land
Don't understand who made money, and tell me why I need it
And if it ever take control, you know your soul delete it
I pleaded to god with my heart and mind many times
And he took me away just like the bible say
But the devils playground, is where is I stay and lay
I pray for the unconsecrated tribe that never made it
I know time froze but I hope your soul vindicated
Invaded by demons, and a cesspool of broken wings
It's gonna be heaven on earth bad as it seems
I dream for that day I fiend for that day when god
Come take the devil and his angels all away..
They told me all my life, I better use my mind
But homie all my life, I had to use my nine
Ain't start to get knowledge my nigga
Till' I read the Koran, they told me truth was hidden
But I had it in my palm
Hell on earth, shit hell gonna be worse
But I can handle all the stress, 'cause I was raised in dirt
We got planes hitting buildings, niggas with their millions
They feeding the pulse, so why they flossing it for
Don't tell me god is Jesus (i don't believe that)
It ain't no god, but god, and brother Jesus, is a prophet of god
While you sitting back waiting, for Christ to return
I'm on my block, with my Glock, and its ready to burn
The sad part is most niggas don't believe in god
Until the angel of death come, and its time to ride
Ain't no repentance after that, and it won't be accepted
Everything you did in your life, will show in your record
'Cause after this its either hell or heaven,
Ain't no running, ain't no felon
Lil' nigga, you going face your lord
They say if you lived by the gat, you going die by the sword
But down here on earth lord, we don't have no choice
Little niggas got their gats, and their palms say more
If they want their money, they're going get it,
If they have to use force
Now of course I have my loaded semi, waving over my enemy
I'm a bring them hell on earth, nigga what you kidding me..
Islam teach me to ride or die
While I pray to Allah, I keep my loaded forty five
But I'd rather have peace, but I can't find it on earth
I was stranded and cursed from birth, amerikkka
Why you pointing your finger at me, you need to stop it
'Cause bush raping everybody profit, amerikkka
The lyrics to Outlawz's song "Hell on Earth" contain themes of God, Satan, money, crime, and faith. It opens with a reflection on the idea that Satan rules the earth for a thousand years, which explains why so many tears are shed and so many "peers" are lost. The singer goes on to express confusion about the nature of money and how it can take control of our souls, leading to a plea to God to free him from a life of crime. The second verse introduces the idea that the truth is often hidden, but that the singer found it in the Koran. The song also touches on the idea that most people don't believe in God until it's too late and the importance of living a good life to avoid being condemned to hell.
Overall, the song seems to be a meditation on the challenges of life on earth and the importance of faith in navigating them. While it acknowledges the darkness and violence of the world, it also suggests that holding onto a belief in God and striving to live a good life can help us find peace in the midst of chaos.
Line by Line Meaning
God let Satan rule the earth for a thousand years
For a millennium, God allowed Satan to govern our planet.
That's why so many tears have lost so many peers
Hence, it's the reason for losing countless loved ones and shedding tears.
And the fear of god should always stay inside of man
Individuals must keep the fear of God within them.
But the happiness the devil give you ruled the land
The Devil's offerings have been influential in dictating the direction our world has taken.
Don't understand who made money, and tell me why I need it
I do not grasp who created money, and what reasons justify its necessity.
And if it ever take control, you know your soul delete it
If humanity permits money to dominate their lives, it will inevitably lead to the destruction of their souls.
I pleaded to god with my heart and mind many times
I begged and implored God several times with all my heart and mind.
If you out there god take me from this life of crime
I asked God to remove me from this life of sin and criminality.
And he took me away just like the bible say
God has answered my prayers and granted me salvation, as prophesied in the bible.
But the devils playground, is where is I stay and lay
However, I remain in the Devil's realm and continue in this wicked life.
I pray for the unconsecrated tribe that never made it
I beseech God to bless the souls of the unconverted people who have not been redeemed.
I know time froze but I hope your soul vindicated
Even though time stands still, I anticipate that your soul will be redeemed.
Invaded by demons, and a cesspool of broken wings
Demons have invaded our world, and it has become a world of despair.
It's gonna be heaven on earth bad as it seems
Despite the world's current situation, it will become heaven on earth eventually.
I dream for that day I fiend for that day when god
I eagerly await that day and yearn for it when God
Come take the devil and his angels all away..
comes and banishes the Devil and his followers from this world.
They told me all my life, I better use my mind
Throughout my life, people have advised me to utilize my intellect.
But homie all my life, I had to use my nine
However, my reality compelled me to depend on my gun to survive.
Ain't start to get knowledge my nigga
I didn't acquire valuable insight until
Till' I read the Koran, they told me truth was hidden
I encountered the Quran, and its followers told me that the truth is veiled within it.
But I had it in my palm
Though elusive, I possess it already.
Hell on earth, shit hell gonna be worse
Our world is already a living hell, and hell will be even worse.
But I can handle all the stress, 'cause I was raised in dirt
Nonetheless, I cope with the extreme pressure since my upbringing was harsh and difficult.
We got planes hitting buildings, niggas with their millions
Our world faces cruel acts such as planes crashing on buildings, and people obtaining huge sums of money through unethical means.
They feeding the pulse, so why they flossing it for
They provide food to the general populace, so they should stop flaunting their wealth.
Don't tell me god is Jesus (i don't believe that)
I don't acknowledge that Jesus is God, and none should attempt to convince me otherwise.
It ain't no god, but god, and brother Jesus, is a prophet of god
There's only one God, and Jesus, as a prophet of God, is his brother.
While you sitting back waiting, for Christ to return
As you sit back and wait for Christ's arrival,
I'm on my block, with my Glock, and its ready to burn
I'm at my usual spot with my gun ready to be fired.
The sad part is most niggas don't believe in god
Regrettably, most people do not have faith in God.
Until the angel of death come, and its time to ride
However, those same people will turn to God when it's their time to leave this world.
Ain't no repentance after that, and it won't be accepted
Once that time comes, there's no chance of repentance, and God will not accept it.
Everything you did in your life, will show in your record
A person's life reflects in their achievements record.
'Cause after this its either hell or heaven,
After one's death, it's either Hell or Heaven.
Ain't no running, ain't no felon
At that point, there's no escape, no matter what crime one has committed.
Lil' nigga, you going face your lord
Young man, you will stand before your creator.
They say if you lived by the gat, you going die by the sword
As the proverb goes, if you live by the gun, you will die by the gun.
But down here on earth lord, we don't have no choice
However, here on earth, we feel like we don't have a choice.
Little niggas got their gats, and their palms say more
Young individuals have their guns and say more with their actions.
If they want their money, they're going get it,
If they aim for wealth, they'll obtain it by any means necessary.
If they have to use force
They'll use violence if necessary.
Now of course I have my loaded semi, waving over my enemy
Naturally, I have my magnum gun, instilling fear into my enemies.
I'm a bring them hell on earth, nigga what you kidding me..
I'll make sure they experience strife and misery in our world.
Islam teach me to ride or die
Islam instilled in me the message to sacrifice myself for the faith.
While I pray to Allah, I keep my loaded forty five
As I pray to Allah, I hold my loaded gun for protection.
But I'd rather have peace, but I can't find it on earth
Ideally, I'd like to have peace, but it's unattainable on this earth.
I was stranded and cursed from birth, amerikkka
I was born in America, damned and helpless from the start.
Why you pointing your finger at me, you need to stop it
Why are you accusing and blaming me? Refrain from such behavior.
'Cause bush raping everybody profit, amerikkka
Bush is defiling everyone and profiting from it, America is at fault.
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@clynge
Damn, this is extreme fire. Rap really lost a star when Mutah left ❤️ both Mutah and Syke are underrated.
@shakurgonzalez952
Big Syke is underrated
@Jr-ro3jy
Him, Kadafi and Fatal were definitely top 3 of the Outlawz
@leftcoastaable
Napoleon is sick!!!!
@stevenramirezmistersmokes6379
RIP OG BIG SYKE#1 LEGEND#1
@gustavoideias3819
the legacy continues niggaz.
@mikemartinez7440
Napoleon Growth is a beautiful picture.
@LivinTheLife714
RIP Big Syke 🙏
@ronaldwoods9543
He'll on earth man he don't no who messing with so give thanks to God we will all love no and never forget
@brothaterrill784
Deep. Straight classic