Shamele Mackie (born December 31, 1978 in Brooklyn, New York), better known… Read Full Bio ↴Shamele Mackie (born December 31, 1978 in Brooklyn, New York), better known by his stage name Papoose, is an American rapper and actor signed to DJ Kayslay's Streetsweepers Entertainment. Raised in the notorious Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, he made his first attempts at being a rapper at the young age of 11, and he made his first recorded appearance on Kool G Rap's Roots of Evil album in 1998. Since then he has released 22 mixtapes to huge underground success. In 2008, he issued a statement saying that he and fellow rapper Remy Ma were to be married, but due to her impending jail sentence of potentially up to 25 years, they had changed their plans and intend to marry in prison instead. The prison wedding was called off after he attempted to smuggle a handcuffs key into prison on their wedding day in May 2008. After the incident, Papoose married Remy Ma the next day inside the courtroom right before sentencing and was barred from visiting her for six months.
He was given the name Papoose by his grandmother because of his childhood resemblance to an American Indian child. Inspired by rap legends Rakim, Kool G Rap and Big Daddy Kane, he has been well respected on the underground hip-hop circuit for a long period of time now.
In early 2006, his StreetSweepers crew linked up with Busta Rhymes' Flipmode Inkprint to co-executive produce Papoose's first official album. On August 24, 2006, his official website officially announced that he signed with Jive Records, a deal which, according to his management's official website was worth $1.5 million.
Papoose has recently become known for engaging in charity work, visiting sick children and donated to causes including the Make-A-Wish Foundation and to various Hurricane Katrina charities.
On September 19, 2007 DJ Kay Slay announced that Papoose and himself have parted ways from Jive records. "We have officially gotten our release from Jive fuckin records. It was like a fuckin year of hell... Unfortunately, we almost became victims of A&R hell." On the radio show slay was asked what was next for Papoose, and he said "You know we can't talk about that man." The future of the Papoose's debut album, The Nacirema Dream, is unknown at this time; however, Papoose and Kay Slay are rumored to own the records that were created under Jive.
Papoose is no longer affiliated with Flipmode Squad.
He was given the name Papoose by his grandmother because of his childhood resemblance to an American Indian child. Inspired by rap legends Rakim, Kool G Rap and Big Daddy Kane, he has been well respected on the underground hip-hop circuit for a long period of time now.
In early 2006, his StreetSweepers crew linked up with Busta Rhymes' Flipmode Inkprint to co-executive produce Papoose's first official album. On August 24, 2006, his official website officially announced that he signed with Jive Records, a deal which, according to his management's official website was worth $1.5 million.
Papoose has recently become known for engaging in charity work, visiting sick children and donated to causes including the Make-A-Wish Foundation and to various Hurricane Katrina charities.
On September 19, 2007 DJ Kay Slay announced that Papoose and himself have parted ways from Jive records. "We have officially gotten our release from Jive fuckin records. It was like a fuckin year of hell... Unfortunately, we almost became victims of A&R hell." On the radio show slay was asked what was next for Papoose, and he said "You know we can't talk about that man." The future of the Papoose's debut album, The Nacirema Dream, is unknown at this time; however, Papoose and Kay Slay are rumored to own the records that were created under Jive.
Papoose is no longer affiliated with Flipmode Squad.
Discipline
Papoose Lyrics
Mama used to take me across her lap
She used to whip me with a strap when I was bad
I didn't know at the time being bad could lead to crime
But now I'm glad
You not allowed to fist fight with your brother (Nope)
Never put your hands on your sister, you better love her (Uh-huh)
To put your hands on any woman makes you a sucker (True)
Wash your hands before you sit down for supper
You see a old lady with bags, you better help her
Get your ass whipped if you disrespect your elders (Fact)
Runnin' in and out the house? Okay then
Next time you run in this house, you better stay in (That's right)
Children are not allowed to say the word liar
That's a curse, you get burnt, you play with fire
Better say your grace before you bite into that food
Take your hat off in the house, I hated that rule (Haha)
Somebody in the streets hit you? You better hit 'em back
If they bigger than you, pick up somethin' and give 'em that
Bullyin' was unacceptable, wasn't this soft
If you don't kick his ass, your mama gon' kick yours
Mama used to take me across her lap
She used to whip me with a strap when I was bad
I didn't know at the time being bad could lead to crime
But now I'm glad
Back in the days even the fans was loyal, stuck with our team 'til they made it
Now y'all switch teams every time LeBron get traded
Appreciate the tough love 'cause it advanced us
Without that we probably wouldn't've been Black Panthers (True)
Perhaps our sisters would have been lap dancers
And when they put us to the test, we won't have answers (Damn)
Before you walk in, wipe your feet on the welcome mat
Disrespect this house, you not welcome back (Nope)
You failed this time? Next time do it better
Snitchin' wasn't a go, you couldn't be a tattle-teller (Facts)
You said, "Thank you, you welcome, excuse me"
Apologized if you handled things rudely (Humble)
When grown folks is talkin', don't say a thing
'Cause it takes a whole village just to raise a king
I can't believe y'all impressed by these weirdos
Attention seekers dressed in expensive sneakers and weird clothes
Mama used to take me across her lap
She used to whip me with a strap when I was bad
I didn't know at the time being bad could lead to crime
But now I'm glad
Mama used to take me across her lap
She used to whip me with a strap when I was bad
I didn't know at the time being bad could lead to crime
But now I'm glad
She used to whip me with a strap when I was bad
I didn't know at the time being bad could lead to crime
But now I'm glad
You not allowed to fist fight with your brother (Nope)
Never put your hands on your sister, you better love her (Uh-huh)
To put your hands on any woman makes you a sucker (True)
Wash your hands before you sit down for supper
You see a old lady with bags, you better help her
Runnin' in and out the house? Okay then
Next time you run in this house, you better stay in (That's right)
Children are not allowed to say the word liar
That's a curse, you get burnt, you play with fire
Better say your grace before you bite into that food
Take your hat off in the house, I hated that rule (Haha)
Somebody in the streets hit you? You better hit 'em back
If they bigger than you, pick up somethin' and give 'em that
Bullyin' was unacceptable, wasn't this soft
If you don't kick his ass, your mama gon' kick yours
Mama used to take me across her lap
She used to whip me with a strap when I was bad
I didn't know at the time being bad could lead to crime
But now I'm glad
Back in the days even the fans was loyal, stuck with our team 'til they made it
Now y'all switch teams every time LeBron get traded
Appreciate the tough love 'cause it advanced us
Without that we probably wouldn't've been Black Panthers (True)
Perhaps our sisters would have been lap dancers
And when they put us to the test, we won't have answers (Damn)
Before you walk in, wipe your feet on the welcome mat
Disrespect this house, you not welcome back (Nope)
You failed this time? Next time do it better
Snitchin' wasn't a go, you couldn't be a tattle-teller (Facts)
You said, "Thank you, you welcome, excuse me"
Apologized if you handled things rudely (Humble)
When grown folks is talkin', don't say a thing
'Cause it takes a whole village just to raise a king
I can't believe y'all impressed by these weirdos
Attention seekers dressed in expensive sneakers and weird clothes
Mama used to take me across her lap
She used to whip me with a strap when I was bad
I didn't know at the time being bad could lead to crime
But now I'm glad
Mama used to take me across her lap
She used to whip me with a strap when I was bad
I didn't know at the time being bad could lead to crime
But now I'm glad
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Shamele Mackie
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Loreen Nleya
The most underrated rapper hands down. I don't get it he is damn talented
Yolanda Edwards
this song is nothing but the truth. love you pap
Kopnbop
I see what u doing!! Raise the culture while raising yours bro!! Great embracement💪💪💪
The Bold The Blessed and The Beautiful DM DF Ch.88
Somebody gotta do it. That is outstanding his mom raised a king his wife is a real queen this is what the hearts of royalty supposed to look like. *💯
The Bold The Blessed and The Beautiful DM DF Ch.88
He gotta be super conscience of the parentless children. (.) I wish I had a him to listen to when I was young. Clear cut course you know? I hope young ppl find this man's light and be able to still grow because pap thought about the lost ones. * #divine
LJ Wright
It's about damn time pap... I'm pretty sure, and it's safe to say That this whole city is going to be fire
R Israel
Feel like me and Pap grew up in the same house : song 🔥
Imperor1
Naw fr!
Javier Reyes
Produced by none other than Edubb. Pap. Video for this mannn! In the playground or classroom or living room. Timeless track here.
Marcus Lang
So very underrated.