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(1) a U.S. Rapcrew
(2) a Dutch Punkband
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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".
Real Talk
Outlawz Lyrics
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Them outlaw world-wide my figures.
From triumph to tragedy,
To right back on top the niggaz still mad at me.
For pushin that big truck on 24's a square feat in ATL game lock draw
Man dats what my nigga got shot for,
Bein to motha fuckin raw for these fuck boys.
See the darkness see the light he wanna feel it
And that's the real shit
But in 2005 I'm on some kill shit
Four niggaz sneak upon my and peel this.
I'm takin a stand with a mac in hand all killa, like them niggaz in pakistan
It's simple, gotta git em fore' I die like the old west see how we low tex da ride.
[Chorus:]
I know mama, you did your best at raisin' me.
Now your baby dun became a G.
When I'm out in them streets
The only one that got me is me.
I keep my hand upon my heat.
Cause you know mama,
You didn't raise no bitch
So if a nigga wanna get at me
I be out in them streets, my thang cocked
Cause really all I got in the game everyday is me
Real talk.
Everyday is a new challenge
I'm a savage in my new balance
A lot of rappers but not enough raw talent
Blame the machine but fuck it I'm a hustla bitch
So we start our own label sellin' bricks legit
Power to the people
A lot of power in my pencil
We da hope for the hopeless
The voice for the voiceless
Outlaw soldiers, we still in the game
Years later last members fuckin feelin the same.
Straight from the heart
Makin em walk
Live for the day don't wait for tomorrow
Hatas gettin they wrong
I seen tha streets rap
Rounda tough with some niggaz
I seen prison put religion in the roughs of some niggaz.
They say gansgtaz don't live that long
Too many turn-coals
That's fucked up puttin cuffs on your folks
Coincidental the outlawz instrumental
And raisin a thug nation we influential
[Chorus:]
I know mama, you did your best at raisin' me.
Now your baby dun became a G.
When I'm out in them streets
The only one that got me is me.
I keep my hand upon my heat.
Cause you know mama,
You didn't raise no bitch
So if a nigga wanna get at me
I be out in them streets, my thang cocked
Cause really all I got in the game everyday is me
Real talk.
Yea, My mother ain't made no sucka
Raised in the gutta
I'm a made mutha fucka.
All I know is get paid motha fucka
All day motha fucka
One way or anotha
And ain't no body no where that can stop me
Call me cocky you tennis I'm hockey
Mix a little bit of Pac and Yaki with black rocky in my Paps you got me.
Real tall I never took a shall unless it was support
I'm stressin ain't my thought
And I walk these dogs I'm a soldier
Dontcha wanna be like me when you grow up?
A man of honor commer
Good commer
Niggaz wants drama I got the problem solva
Big ass Cig, that's ass shit
Plus the bully that a fully automatic.
[Chorus:]
I know mama, you did your best at raisin' me.
Now your baby dun became a G.
When I'm out in them streets
The only one that got me is me.
I keep my hand upon my heat.
Cause you know mama,
You didn't raise no bitch
So if a nigga wanna get at me
I be out in them streets, my thang cocked
Cause really all I got in the game everyday is me
Real talk.
In this song, Outlawz talk about their journey from triumph to tragedy and back on top again. They acknowledge the haters who are still mad at their success and fame. They talk about how they have been called “too raw” for the people who can't handle their style of music. They also discuss what misery loves is company and how it is real. In 2005, Outlawz claimed to be on “kill shit” and ready to make a stand with a gun in their hand.
The group has been through a lot and they know that they are the only ones who can rely on themselves in these streets. Outlawz makes it clear that they were not raised to be weak, and they don't intend to back down from any challenge that comes their way. They represent hope for the hopeless and voice for the voiceless. Having faced a lot of hustlers without raw talent in the music industry, they started their own label, selling CDs and tapes. The Outlawz has become an influential group with a mission to raise a tough generation of thugs.
The lyrics to “Real Talk” reflect on the grim reality of the rap game as well as the tough lifestyle led by Outlawz. Their lyrics are full of life lessons from the streets, with an emphasis on the importance of staying true to oneself. Outlawz's delivery of the rhymes is punchy and forceful, leaving a lasting impression on the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Now you dun heard a lot of talk about me and my niggaz
People have been talking about me and my crew a lot
Them outlaw world-wide my figures.
The world recognizes us as outlaws
From triumph to tragedy,
To right back on top the niggaz still mad at me.
Even though we've faced our fair share of ups and downs, there are still people who are angry at us for being on top
For pushin that big truck on 24's a square feat in ATL game lock draw
Driving a big truck on 24-inch rims is considered a difficult challenge in Atlanta's street scene
Man dats what my nigga got shot for,
My friend got shot for being too bold and daring
Bein to motha fuckin raw for these fuck boys.
He was considered too honest and straightforward for his opponents
See the darkness see the light he wanna feel it
Misery loves company
And that's the real shit
He wants to experience both the good and bad because he believes people love to share their pain
But in 2005 I'm on some kill shit
Four niggaz sneak upon my and peel this.
In 2005, he was ready to retaliate and four of his enemies ended up getting shot
I'm takin a stand with a mac in hand all killa, like them niggaz in pakistan
He is taking a stand and he is prepared to kill like the militants in Pakistan
It's simple, gotta git em fore' I die like the old west see how we low tex da ride.
It's a simple fact: he needs to take out his threats before he dies, just like how people would settle disputes in the Wild West
I know mama, you did your best at raisin' me.
He acknowledges that his mother did her best to raise him
Now your baby dun became a G.
But he has grown up to become a gangster
When I'm out in them streets
The only one that got me is me.
He knows that when he is out in the streets, the only person he can rely on is himself
I keep my hand upon my heat.
So he keeps his gun close to him
Cause you know mama,
You didn't raise no bitch
He reminds himself that he wasn't raised to be weak
So if a nigga wanna get at me
I be out in them streets, my thang cocked
Cause really all I got in the game everyday is me
Real talk.
If someone wants to confront him, he will be ready and armed because in the gangster world, the only thing he can truly rely on is himself
Everyday is a new challenge
I'm a savage in my new balance
Everyday he faces new challenges and he has to be ruthless to overcome them
A lot of rappers but not enough raw talent
Blame the machine but fuck it I'm a hustla bitch
There are a lot of rappers out there but not enough truly talented ones. He doesn't want to blame the industry, instead he is a hustler who works hard to succeed
So we start our own label sellin' bricks legit
Power to the people
A lot of power in my pencil
He and his crew started their own record label and sell drugs in a legitimate way, supporting the people. He acknowledges the power of his words
We da hope for the hopeless
The voice for the voiceless
Outlaw soldiers, we still in the game
Years later last members fuckin feelin the same.
He believes that he and his crew represent hope for the hopeless and speak for those who can't speak for themselves. Even years later, they still feel the same
Straight from the heart
Makin em walk
Live for the day don't wait for tomorrow
Hatas gettin they wrong
He speaks from the heart and makes people listen. He believes in seizing the day and not waiting. Haters are getting what they deserve
I seen tha streets rap
Rounda tough with some niggaz
I seen prison put religion in the roughs of some niggaz.
He has seen the harsh reality of the streets, how it can toughen people up. He has also seen how prison can turn some people to religion
They say gansgtaz don't live that long
Too many turn-coals
That's fucked up puttin cuffs on your folks
Coincidental the outlawz instrumental
And raisin a thug nation we influential
People say gangsters don't live long and too many betrayals happen. He thinks it's messed up to put your own people in cuffs. It's coincidental that Outlawz is instrumental in raising a nation of thugs who are influential
Yea, My mother ain't made no sucka
Raised in the gutta
I'm a made mutha fucka.
He proudly proclaims that his mother didn't raise a weakling, he was raised in the ghetto and has become a made man
All I know is get paid motha fucka
All day motha fucka
One way or anotha
All he knows is how to make money, any way he can
And ain't no body no where that can stop me
Call me cocky you tennis I'm hockey
No one can stop him and even if people think he's cocky, he's still stronger and tougher than them
Mix a little bit of Pac and Yaki with black rocky in my Paps you got me.
He compares himself to Tupac and talks about how he's tough like Black Rocky from the movie Rocky
Real tall I never took a shall unless it was support
I'm stressin ain't my thought
He never backs down from anything unless he is being supported. He isn't bothered by stress
And I walk these dogs I'm a soldier
Dontcha wanna be like me when you grow up?
He is like a soldier and he asks if other people want to be like him when they grow up
A man of honor commer
Good commer
Niggaz wants drama I got the problem solva
Big ass Cig, that's ass shit
Plus the bully that a fully automatic.
He is a man of honor and has good intentions. He solves problems for those who want drama. He smokes a big cigarette and carries a fully automatic weapon
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, THE ADMINISTRATION MP, INC. , Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS
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C G
I am here in 2022, listening to this song, closing my eyes, going back to my teenage years. Best time of my life! Music is magic!
Youri Morrien
Hell yeah
Noe Hirales
Same here
Marshall Mathers
Hellyeah
Johnny OG
Damn hell yeah
Fat Boy
🤜🤛
C J
I used to listen to this when I was 63, and now I'm 17. This will forever be a classic.💚
Levi Bowden
Real Talk
KnightWolf 1927
R.I.P.
Yafeu Fula (Yaki Kadafi),
Tupac Shakur (Makaveli),
Bruce Washington (Hussein Fatal)
REAL THUGS, OUTLAWZ FOR EVER...
Coley the shredder
+Knightwolf13 Hellas R.I.P Eazy...