Corey Woods (born January 12, 1970), a.k.a. Raekwon (/ɹeɪˈkwɒn/), is an Ame… Read Full Bio ↴Corey Woods (born January 12, 1970), a.k.a. Raekwon (/ɹeɪˈkwɒn/), is an American rapper, one of the nine Wu-Tang Clan members. Raekwon joined Wu-Tang Clan, a hip hop group based in Staten Island, New York in 1992. When the time came for him to release his first solo album, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... (1995), hip-hop, once again, underwent a momentous transformation. The album moves from track to track like a film moves from scene to scene. With its invigorating instrumentals and dramatic lyrical tales, Raekwon painted vivid pictures and presented powerful imagery through his enchanting verbal expression.

Rae's groundbreaking debut album helped to bring the flavour of flossing to wax as well as the use of the moniker among Wu brethren and other prominent emcees. The single "Verbal Intercourse" featured the first appearance of Nas Escobar, Nas' alter ego. Similarly, Raekwon and Ghostface Killah, who served as Rae's partner in rhyme throughout the entire Cuban Linx album, also developed a slew of other identities. Identities like Lex Diamond, one of the flashy, witty and intellectually stimulating personas of the multifaceted Raekwon.

In the years after the release of Cuban Linx, Raekwon continued to record several albums with the Clan including the platinum Wu-Tang Forver (1997) and The W (2000), as well as the gold Iron Flag (2001). He also starred in the critically acclaimed film Black and White, before releasing his second solo album, Immobilarity in 1999. Four years later, it's time for another masterpiece from Raekwon.

The Lex Diamond Story, Raekwon's forthcoming third solo album is that desperately needed effort. This new LP is as much a reflection of his first musical triumph Cuban Linx, as it is a manifestation of the future and what is to come from this great emcee. Raekwon is like the E.F. Hutton of hip-hop: when he speaks, everyone listens. The current void in hip-hop is filled with this rap veteran's
crafty verbal gymnastics and artistic form of storytelling. The Lex Diamond Story takes the top shelf elements of the Wu's first album and the finest sentiments of Raekwon's debut and joins them together to deliver another classic album to the masses.

A lyrical gourmet meal, The Lex Diamond Story shows that The Chef still possesses the recipe to cook up a jambalaya of words with the main ingredient being superior skills. Animated and intense, Raekwon's stealth delivery is filled with emotion, skilled cadence and an array of diverse stories, hooks, and topics. The track, "All Over Again (The Way We Were)" touches on the flavour of "Can It Be All So Simple" with its tale of street survival. Meanwhile, "Pit Bull Fights" is reminiscent of the ferocious lyrical beating inflicted on "Incarcerated Scarfaces." Raekwon is indisputably at his creative beast. Unchained and uninhibited, he is assertive with his music and focused on his goals.

What's Fuckin With Us
Raekwon Lyrics

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Where Chops at?
Uh-huh, yeah, straight up magician shit
They call you The Butcher, huh?
Yeah, where The Butcher at? Where The Butcher?
This a Vocab/Ice Water colabo
Yeah... guns and ammo, you know me?
More ammo nigga, word up, go and do that

Aiyo, behold of the pale horse, or the nigga in the Rolls
With the code with the gold on, ill voice
The six invention of whips is ventin', on how we glide
Money on the line, wise decisions
Wild, see all the burners in the jumpers
And them niggaz got off frontin', Tig' Woods style
Hands is ready, machetes, ice pick
Five dollar killas, that'll run up in ya villa..
Blaow, you wild, yeah, dress my niggaz proper
Buy 'em a helicopter Friday, Wednesday got locked up
Call all the associates up, I need a new valor Monday
They got me in the jail that I copped
What up, more expensive sea glasses, jean jackets
Peep the unique fashions, street ammo, let the heat handle
Smooth, one of the illest fleets
Ice Water/Vocab, about to take over the streets, what?

[Chorus]
Aiyo, now what's fuckin' wit us?
For all the gun holders and drugs, now what's fuckin' wit us?
For all the ones holdin' snubs, what's fuckin' wit us?
And yo, fucked around and got his wig piece hit up
Aiyo, now what's fuckin' wit us?
For all the blunt rollers wit dimes, now what's fuckin' wit us
For all the rum holders in clubs, what's fuckin' wit us?
Aiyo, fucked around and got his wig piece hit up

Aiyo, there he go again with his shit
Who give a fuck if he rich, I will yap that nigga and his bitch
Comin' through frontin', they can get it
Vivid-ness, comin' at ya'll niggaz, take that, we want our paper back
We in the hood with the wolves, with the wool on
The best made put ons, with the best made goods
Stop, flocked and locked, every block, your Great Dane got shot
All you know it all looked good
Stay up, we into sprayin' niggaz, straight up, pay up
Fuck playin' with 'em, hit that nigga dead or I'ma lay up
He just a new player, kid, just recognize
I've been mayor, been flippin' cribs, killed different haters

[Chorus]

All I need is the burgundy iron, yeah the shit that shoot 50
I paint it if the shit look live
Haircuts, the team lookin' real grown-up
So many young niggaz on the come up, they all got tried
Rock vibe, a lot of niggaz died
Don't start actin' like you real when your joint never bust since five
Stay high, take care of fam provide
Ride with the real, keep it on the low pro', and slide

[Chorus]

The Butcher, Lex Leonardo,
Now what's fuckin' wit us?

Overall Meaning

In Raekwon's song "What's Fuckin' With Us", the opening lines are a conversation between two individuals asking about where "Chops" and "The Butcher" are. The song is a Vocab and Ice Water collaboration that focuses on guns, drugs, and the lifestyle of the streets. Raekwon starts off his verse with a reference to the "pale horse" from the Book of Revelation, which is known as a symbol of death. He then mentions his flashy car and the "wise decisions" he has to make when it comes to his money. The lyrics also talk about violence, with mentions of "burners in the jumpers" and "machetes" used for killing.

Raekwon continues with a reference to Tiger Woods, commenting on how some people may front like they have skills but ultimately fall short. He then mentions his associates, who he needs to get a new "valor" for, and talks about his fashion sense, which includes unique clothing and "expensive sea glasses". The chorus asks what can possibly mess with them, whether it be gun-toting drug dealers or people holding snubs (small guns). Raekwon also mentions the need to get "burgundy iron", a gun that shoots 50 rounds, and talks about his team that is "real grown-up" and able to handle themselves in the streets.

Line by Line Meaning

Where Chops at?
Asking about the whereabouts of someone named Chops.

Uh-huh, yeah, straight up magician shit
Commenting on something impressive or magical.

They call you The Butcher, huh?
Asking if someone is known as 'The Butcher'.

Yeah, where The Butcher at? Where The Butcher?
Repeating the question about the whereabouts of 'The Butcher'.

This a Vocab/Ice Water colabo
Stating that this is a collaboration between Vocab and Ice Water.

Yeah... guns and ammo, you know me?
Asking if someone is familiar with their use of guns and ammunition.

More ammo nigga, word up, go and do that
Requesting more ammunition for their weapons.

Aiyo, behold of the pale horse, or the nigga in the Rolls
Drawing attention to the impressive sight of someone in a white car.

With the code with the gold on, ill voice
Referring to someone with a commanding presence and style.

The six invention of whips is ventin', on how we glide
Talking about their collection of cars and how they ride in them.

Money on the line, wise decisions
Making smart choices to protect their money.

Wild, see all the burners in the jumpers
Observing the many guns in the area.

And them niggaz got off frontin', Tig' Woods style
Laughing at people who pretended to be tough and then ran away like Tiger Woods.

Hands is ready, machetes, ice pick
Listing some of the weapons they are armed with.

Five dollar killas, that'll run up in ya villa..
Referencing hitmen who can be hired for only five dollars.

Blaow, you wild, yeah, dress my niggaz proper
Expressing excitement and telling friends to dress well.

Buy 'em a helicopter Friday, Wednesday got locked up
Joking about buying a helicopter but then one of their friends getting locked up before they can enjoy it.

Call all the associates up, I need a new valor Monday
Asking for help finding a new car by Monday.

They got me in the jail that I copped
Referring to being arrested for a crime they committed in the past.

What up, more expensive sea glasses, jean jackets
Casually mentioning some items they want to buy.

Peep the unique fashions, street ammo, let the heat handle
Looking at the latest fashion trends and being prepared to use weapons if necessary.

Smooth, one of the illest fleets
Having a great collection of cars.

Ice Water/Vocab, about to take over the streets, what?
Talking about their rap group and their plans for success.

[Chorus] Aiyo, now what's fuckin' wit us?
Asking what can stop them or cause problems for them.

For all the gun holders and drugs, now what's fuckin' wit us?
Saying that they are not afraid of rival gang members with guns or drugs.

For all the ones holdin' snubs, what's fuckin' wit us?
Challenging anyone with a snub-nosed gun to try and stop them.

And yo, fucked around and got his wig piece hit up
Claiming that their enemies have been killed or shot.

Aiyo, there he go again with his shit
Noticing someone who is acting arrogantly.

Who give a fuck if he rich, I will yap that nigga and his bitch
Saying they don't care about someone's wealth or status and would still harm them.

Comin' through frontin', they can get it
Warning others not to be too aggressive or they will retaliate.

Vivid-ness, comin' at ya'll niggaz, take that, we want our paper back
Aggressively demanding money that is owed to them.

We in the hood with the wolves, with the wool on
Proudly representing their neighborhood and being tough like wolves.

The best made put ons, with the best made goods
Wearing the best clothing and accessories.

Stop, flocked and locked, every block, your Great Dane got shot
Causing chaos and violence everywhere they go, even affecting innocent people.

All you know it all looked good
Suggesting that people who seem to have it all together may actually be vulnerable.

Stay up, we into sprayin' niggaz, straight up, pay up
Using violence to get money from people who owe them.

Fuck playin' with 'em, hit that nigga dead or I'ma lay up
Being serious about harming their enemies.

He just a new player, kid, just recognize
Noticing someone who is new to the game and may not know the rules.

I've been mayor, been flippin' cribs, killed different haters
Claiming to have more experience and success than their rivals, and having killed some of their enemies.

[Chorus] All I need is the burgundy iron, yeah the shit that shoot 50
Describing the type of weapon they want to use.

I paint it if the shit look live
Saying they would modify their weapon if it looks cool or unique.

Haircuts, the team lookin' real grown-up
Taking pride in their appearance and saying that they look more mature.

So many young niggaz on the come up, they all got tried
Observing that many young people are trying to succeed, but face challenges along the way.

Rock vibe, a lot of niggaz died
Comparing their lifestyle to the energy of rock music, and acknowledging that many people have died in their world.

Don't start actin' like you real when your joint never bust since five
Challenging people who claim to be experienced, but have not been active for very long.

Stay high, take care of fam provide
Advising others to stay calm and focused, and to take care of their families.

Ride with the real, keep it on the low pro', and slide
Sticking with trustworthy people, staying under the radar, and avoiding confrontation.

The Butcher, Lex Leonardo,
Naming some of the people involved in the song.

Now what's fuckin' wit us?
Repeating the question about who can stop or challenge them.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: COREY WOODS, SCOTT ROBERT JUNG

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