Although not an official member, he had collaborated with Three 6 Mafia, and all of his albums have been produced by members of the group. His first recording appearances were on Three 6 Mafia releases from 1991. After serving time in prison on various charges in the mid-1990s, he released his first solo album, Ghetty Green in 1999.
Project Pat broke onto the mainstream scene after providing the hook for Three 6 Mafia's hit "Sippin' on Some Syrup" in 2000 and released his breakthrough album Mista Don't Play: Everythangs Workin' the next year. In 2001, he was arrested for parole violation after a pair of revolvers were discovered in his vehicle during a traffic stop. That March, he was sentenced to four years in prison on two counts of a felon in possession of a firearm. His third album Layin' Da Smack Down was released during Pat's incarceration.
After his release from federal prison in 2005, he released Crook by da Book: The Fed Story, followed the next year by Walkin' Bank Roll. He has made frequent public appearances with Three Six Mafia in recent years including at the Academy Award and on their short-lived reality show Adventures in Hollyhood.
Project Pat Freestyle
Project Pat Lyrics
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Had to slide on that bitch
Had to ride on that bitch
homicide on that bitch
Supposed to be my dawg
Had ties with this trick
Flipped pies with this bitch
But he still tried some shit
never change never snitch
Keep your mouth closed
Don’t be gossiping like a bitch
If my pockets get low
I’ma grab the pistol grip
Tell the plug meet me with a 100
Rob me a bitch pull the plug on the plug
It can happen in this bitch
Project been pullin moves
I ain’t just rappin in this bitch
Fuck around and get your shit
Shot off in this hoe
Kick a door in this hoe
Man you know how this goes
Kick a door in dis ho
Left a carbon footprint
Nigga i blow too much smoke
Buck shot for da doofus
Broke her walls w my notes
Put em on pause if dey a foe uh uh
You like to do coke
Duece duece left you open
Rope a dope w holsters
Witches brew me up a potion
Face me mine like poker
Posters like a warrant
Im gon curve tha bullet cuz
Tha police say im wanted
Come around get haunted
Tha spirit get to sparkin
Woke up with two bands around my neck bitch
Cold as the winter when the sun
Set in the west bitch
Blue diamond choker make me
Wanna throw a color you soft like pillow bet
You hiding undercover
Reach in the cupboard (grab the bat)
Peep thru the window (where he at)
He in the oven a body of kinfolk
I’m slidin a rental i’m hiding a shit show
Whether the diamonds in dental
Ima keep priming your earlobe
Nigga mister he who be in all
Black gon lay dem foos again
I’m off the boose prolly makin
The news young southern hooligan
Can’t take no offers
I’m sealin da deal wit my fate
Wit the blood oath I take
Puttin’ heart on da blade and
Yo head in a lake cannot fuck wit the fake
Or the snakes movin proper
Jumpin’ the haters like Frogger
Knew they would jump ship so why bother
Niggas in danger
When Kenny go Loggin we fuckin the game up
Till nothin the same bruh I come wit
The heat cuz I’m hoggin the beef nigga will
Hold a grudge if you botherin me ay
Big shogun get tapped out
Watch yo weight nigga ball like Stackhouse
Run when they pull up gon back out
Trustin dem fools gunna cause a blackout
Really a nigga will act out if you
Is snoozing you losin get clapped out
All about dem commas livin thru drama make
A nigga go lose lose his mind
Goal from pursuit is gon take some time
In a gold leopard suit gettin cake and dimes
Don’t make a nigga go cross the line
Sublime two joints and a glass of wine
I whoop a nigga ass on live TV
Run it back DVR cop a DVD
Uncut version see behind the scenes
I slapbox a nigga then shoulder lean
Gran coupe rollin too fast too clean nigga
Strong b da smoke neva killing me
Im outta line online im high all tha time
I ride wit my niggas i ride til i die
In Project Pat's "Project Pat Freestyle," he talks about the rules of the street and how important it is to keep your mouth closed in order to avoid being labeled as a snitch. He also talks about how he had to take matters into his own hands after someone owed him money and he had to "slide" on them. He also mentions his distrust of people, even those who he has past relationships with, and how he will not hesitate to ride on them if they try any funny business. The lyrics also reference his wealth, flashy lifestyle, and love for violence and drugs.
The song highlights the gritty and ruthless realities of the street and the constant need to stay ahead and protect oneself. Project Pat's lyrics showcase the harshness of his environment and his willingness to do whatever it takes to survive, no matter how extreme or dangerous it may be. The song is a clear reflection of the culture of violence and survival that pervades in the streets.
Line by Line Meaning
Niggas owed me some money
I had lent some money to people, but they didn't repay.
Had to slide on that bitch
I had to confront the person who owed me money.
Had to ride on that bitch, homicide on that bitch
I had to urge the payment through threat of violence or murder.
Supposed to be my dawg, Had ties with this trick
I thought the person who owed me money was my friend, and I had a relationship with them.
Flipped pies with this bitch, But he still tried some shit
I had done something illegal with the person who owed me money, but they still refused to pay.
The rules of the street never change never snitch
There are unwritten rules in the criminal underworld, and one of them is to never be a snitch.
Keep your mouth closed, Don’t be gossiping like a bitch
One should keep all information confidential to avoid snitching or getting into trouble.
If my pockets get low, I’ma grab the pistol grip
If I'm broke or in financial trouble, I'll resort to crime.
Tell the plug meet me with a 100, Rob me a bitch pull the plug on the plug
I'll ask my supplier to deliver drugs, rob someone, and then betray the supplier.
It can happen in this bitch, Project been pullin moves, I ain’t just rappin in this bitch
Anything can happen in this dangerous environment, and I'm not just talking about it. I'm living it.
Kick a door in dis ho, Left a carbon footprint
I broke into someone's house and left behind physical evidence.
Nigga i blow too much smoke, Buck shot for da doofus
I smoke too much marijuana, and I'll use buckshot to take out an idiot.
Broke her walls w my notes, Put em on pause if dey a foe uh uh
I'll defeat my enemies with my lyrics or writing, and I'll stop them if they're against me.
You like to do coke, Duece duece left you open
If you like to use cocaine, you'll be vulnerable to violence or robbery.
Rope a dope w holsters, Witches brew me up a potion
I outsmart my opponents, use my gun, and mix alcohol and drugs.
Posters like a warrant, Im gon curve tha bullet cuz, Tha police say im wanted
I have a lot of wanted posters in the area, and I'll evade the police using my expensive gun.
Come around get haunted, Tha spirit get to sparkin
If someone messes with me, they'll suffer the consequences, and trouble will start for them.
Woke up with two bands around my neck bitch
I have a lot of money in the form of two rubber bands around my neck.
Blue diamond choker make me, Wanna throw a color you soft like pillow bet
I have a fancy necklace, and it makes me want to show off and insult soft or weak people.
Peep thru the window (where he at), He in the oven a body of kinfolk
I'm looking through the window, and I see a dead body of someone related to the person who owes me money hidden in the oven.
Whether the diamonds in dental, Ima keep priming your earlobe
Regardless of the quality of the diamonds in the jewelry, I'll keep impressing people with my lyrics or writing.
Can’t take no offers, I’m sealin da deal wit my fate
I'm not accepting any deals because I'm destined for a certain path in life.
Wit the blood oath I take, Puttin’ heart on da blade and, Yo head in a lake cannot fuck wit the fake
I made a serious commitment to crime and violence, and I'll kill fake people without hesitation.
Niggas in danger, When Kenny go Loggin we fuckin the game up
People are in trouble when I'm planning or executing something, and me and my associates are disrupting the criminal world.
Till nothin the same bruh I come wit, The heat cuz I’m hoggin the beef nigga will, Hold a grudge if you botherin me ay
I'm causing a lot of change by myself, and I'll use violence or aggression if someone offends me.
Big shogun get tapped out, Watch yo weight nigga ball like Stackhouse
Even big guys can be beaten, and you should play basketball like Jerry Stackhouse to avoid getting hurt.
Trustin dem fools gunna cause a blackout
If you trust the wrong people, you'll suffer from a lack of intelligence or consciousness.
Really a nigga will act out if you
I'll resort to violent behavior when provoked.
Is snoozing you losin get clapped out
If you're not staying vigilant, you'll get hurt or killed.
All about dem commas livin thru drama make, A nigga go lose lose his mind
For me, it's all about money, and the drama in my life is causing me to go insane.
Goal from pursuit is gon take some time, In a gold leopard suit gettin cake and dimes
It'll take me some time to achieve my goal, but I'll do it while making money.
Don’t make a nigga go cross the line, Sublime two joints and a glass of wine
Don't provoke me, or I'll do something extreme. I like to smoke marijuana and drink wine.
I slapbox a nigga then shoulder lean
I'll engage in physical fights and victory dances.
Gran coupe rollin too fast too clean nigga
I'm driving a fast and expensive car.
Strong b da smoke neva killing me
Even though I smoke heavily, it doesn't kill me.
Im outta line online im high all tha time
I'm behaving badly on the internet, and I'm always under the influence of drugs.
I ride wit my niggas i ride til i die
I'm loyal to my friends, and we'll stick together until the end.
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