9 feat. Eminem
Royce Da 5 Lyrics
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Uhh-uhh uhh uhh, yeah homeboy
Two gangstas, whattup Smut Peddlers?
My man Milo, yeah yeah yeah
Whattup Ruckus? We gangstas, yeah
Niggaz don't know me, call me heat
That's all you know is these verses, these names
Nigga nigga nigga
[Chorus]
Nickel Nine is - me, not, them
This is - him, not, they
Royce, Reef, double, are
Beef is close but trouble's, far
Nickel Nine is what the rhyme is
I put my time in, nigga Nickel Nine is
Uhh uhh - me, not, them
This is - him, not, they
Yo, he is.
[Royce Da 5'9"]
The reason why the funds is dizzy
Money continuously spendin, round and around like a frisbee
My runs is sticky from, the second-hand smoke
from outta the guns they busy, EHH-EHH-EHH-EHH come get me
He is - quick on the draw, same nine
that I used when he thought I copped it and popped it at the same time
Shit, carry tools, you gotta
The streets is over-populated with niggaz who cheap, like Andrew Goulatta
Royce and Reef, double are
When the gutterest beefs meet with the troubled bar it's nothin but heat
Niggaz I'm in and outta this booth, like Clark Kent for the youth
Flyin with the NARC proof tint for the Coupe
Niggaz be trippin a lot, so I keep the longest clip in a lock
Hit you while you loadin the clip in the glock
like BLAOW! No life, no breath
The only games I play is "Umi Says" like Mos Def (nigga)
[Chorus]
[Royce Da 5'9"]
Over-protected, heed the poet's connections
When it goes in effect the only thing froze is the necklace
That's it, keep the gat by me, I'm that rowdy
So none of you's can see me like Jack Ponty
None of you niggaz bad as me, I got a +Mobb+
and we +Deep+ like Hav' and P, so get a job! (uhh)
My shoes is, nine and a half, size is too big
For every thug nigga listen and they noddin his head
You better know that, he is a motherfuckin throwback
Rap niggaz nowadays is so wack, wish I could go back
Shit is undone; so I spend money like
it's more from where it came, even more where it didn't come from
The time it took to write this, I could be sellin twice this
Some white shit like, my venom is drivers priceless
My goons they'll put you away
And if it's heat then it is no beef, homie I'll cook you today (c'mon)
[Chorus]
[Royce Da 5'9"]
I got niggaz like, "That's Eminem's man, ain't it?"
Like that's my name, like I changed it when my man became famous
By the way, you ain't beefin with Slim, you beefin with US
So, stay out the magazines, keep it (shh shh) hush, okay?
These motherfuckin rappers is hilarious dawg
You never too big for that box cause the area's small
And you'll fit (yeah) six feet deep is where you will sit
Bring your crew, I'll turn sixteen deep into a trip
To the sky (sky)
Yeah, you don't want to hover
Your mommy wouldn't like it
Whattup Proof? My nigga
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
[Chorus] w/ minor variations
[Outro: Royce]
Yeah, Nickel Nine is what the rhyme is
I put my time motherfucker Nickel Nine, is
Nigga, yeah yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah yeah, Wall Street
My nigga X-Gov, Tre' Little, Shecky Green
Game nigga, spit Game nigga, yeah
The song "9" by Royce Da 5'9" is a tribute to the rapper's nickname, "Nickel Nine," which refers to the caliber of his favorite gun. In the opening lines, Royce introduces himself along with his crew, the Smut Peddlers and Ruckus. He clarifies that he is "Nickel Nine" and that he is not to be confused with anyone else. Royce uses the chorus to repeat his moniker and establish his superior skills as a rapper.
Throughout the verses, Royce emphasizes his "gangsta" identity and his readiness to defend himself and his crew. He references his "second-hand smoke" and the guns his crew carries, suggesting a life of criminal activity. He also boasts of his rap skills, comparing himself to Superman and Mos Def. Royce tells his listeners that he is not to be trifled with and warns his enemies that he can turn their crew against them.
Overall, "9" serves as a statement of Royce's identity as "Nickel Nine," emphasizing his toughness, lyrical prowess, and allegiance to his crew.
Line by Line Meaning
Uhh-uhh uhh uhh, yeah homeboy
Opening greeting to the other gangstas
Two gangstas, whattup Smut Peddlers?
Acknowledging two gangstas; referring to Smut Peddlers
My man Milo, yeah yeah yeah
Referring to own guy called Milo
Whattup Ruckus? We gangstas, yeah
Greeting Ruckus and reminding that they are all gangstas
Niggaz don't know me, call me heat
Saying that people don't know the real name and just call by a nickname-heat
That's all you know is these verses, these names
Saying that people only know about him through his verses and nicknames
Nigga nigga nigga
Repeated use of the N-word
Nickel Nine is - me, not, them
Referring to himself as Nickel Nine and not someone else
This is - him, not, they
Referring to the present moment as his and not someone else's
Royce, Reef, double, are
Referring to the gangsters Royce, Ree, and Double
Beef is close but trouble's, far
Saying that one can handle beef but trouble is something better to avoid
Nickel Nine is what the rhyme is
Reiterating that he is Nickel Nine and his rhymes speak of that only
I put my time in, nigga Nickel Nine is
Stating that he has put much effort in his work and it shows in his nickname Nickel Nine
Yo, he is.
Saying that he is the one- Nickel Nine
The reason why the funds is dizzy
Saying that the money flows in and out continuously
Money continuously spendin, round and around like a frisbee
Describing the continuous flow of money as a frisbee being thrown around
My runs is sticky from, the second-hand smoke
Saying that crimes are sticking to him; giving a reason as second-hand smoke
from outta the guns they busy, EHH-EHH-EHH-EHH come get me
Giving a sound effect of guns shooting; asking others to come to him
He is - quick on the draw, same nine
Referring to himself as quick on the draw and carrying the same gun
that I used when he thought I copped it and popped it at the same time
Saying she used the gun before when others thought he was buying it
Shit, carry tools, you gotta
Saying that one needs to carry tools (guns) for safety
The streets is over-populated with niggaz who cheap, like Andrew Goulatta
Comparing the abundance of people on the street with cheap products like Andrew Goulatta
Royce and Reef, double are
Referring to himself and Reef as Double
When the gutterest beefs meet with the troubled bar it's nothin but heat
Saying that if bad guys and troublemakers meet, there will surely be trouble
Niggaz I'm in and outta this booth, like Clark Kent for the youth
Saying that he is quick around the studio like Clark Kent for the youth
Flyin with the NARC proof tint for the Coupe
Saying that he is flying around in a car protected by NARC security
Niggaz be trippin a lot, so I keep the longest clip in a lock
Saying that people trip a lot, and he keeps the longest clip locked and loaded
Hit you while you loadin the clip in the glock
Saying he will attack his enemies while they are loading their guns
like BLAOW! No life, no breath
Giving a sound effect of a gun and its potential result
The only games I play is "Umi Says" like Mos Def (nigga)
Saying the only role he plays is that of a rapper; giving a reference to the song "Umi Says" by Mos Def
Over-protected, heed the poet's connections
Being over-protected and reminding others of the power of a poet
When it goes in effect the only thing froze is the necklace
Saying that during the impact of a robbery, the only thing that freezes is the jewelry
That's it, keep the gat by me, I'm that rowdy
Saying that he is a rowdy and carries a gun to protect himself
So none of you's can see me like Jack Ponty
Referencing the fact that no one can SEE him like Jack Ponty who was invisible
None of you niggaz bad as me, I got a +Mobb+
Saying that nobody is as bad as him and he has a Mobb with him
and we +Deep+ like Hav' and P, so get a job!
Comparing his team to Mobb Deep and asking rivals to get a job
My shoes is, nine and a half, size is too big
Saying that he wears 9.5 size shoes, but they are too big
For every thug nigga listen and they noddin his head
Saying that everyone is nodding their head to his music, even the thugs
You better know that, he is a motherfuckin throwback
Saying that he is a throwback and everyone should be aware of that
Rap niggaz nowadays is so wack, wish I could go back
Saying that modern rap is wack and he wants to go back to the old days
Shit is undone; so I spend money like
Saying his work is incomplete, so he spends more money
it's more from where it came, even more where it didn't come from
Saying that he has more money than he knows what to do with
The time it took to write this, I could be sellin twice this
Saying that he could have sold twice as much as what he has written in the time it took to write it
Some white shit like, my venom is drivers priceless
Saying that his words are valuable and potent
My goons they'll put you away
Saying that his men can take care of his enemies
And if it's heat then it is no beef, homie I'll cook you today
Saying that he will take care of his enemies right away
I got niggaz like, "That's Eminem's man, ain't it?"
Referring to his association with Eminem and how others see him
Like that's my name, like I changed it when my man became famous
Saying that people think he changed his name because of his association with Eminem, but it's not true
By the way, you ain't beefin with Slim, you beefin with US
Saying that people have to deal with all of them and not just one person
So, stay out the magazines, keep it (shh shh) hush, okay?
Advising others to stay out of trouble and keep things secret
These motherfuckin rappers is hilarious dawg
Saying that the current rap scene is funny
You never too big for that box cause the area's small
Saying that nobody is too big to be taken down because everyone knows each other
And you'll fit (yeah) six feet deep is where you will sit
Saying that those who act big might end up dead
Bring your crew, I'll turn sixteen deep into a trip
Saying that he can handle a crew of 16 all by himself
To the sky (sky)
Saying how his enemies will feel when he takes them out
Yeah, you don't want to hover
Warning that people don't want to mess with him
Your mommy wouldn't like it
Jokingly saying that others' moms would be upset if they fought him
Whattup Proof? My nigga
Greeting Proof at the end of the song
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Closing sounds of the song
Yeah, Nickel Nine is what the rhyme is
Reiterating that he is Nickel Nine and his rhymes speak only for him
I put my time motherfucker Nickel Nine, is
Stating that he has invested a lot of time and effort into his work and achieved success as Nickel Nine
Nigga, yeah yeah yeah yeah
Ending sounds of the song
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
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Almost 24 years later and it’s still better than 90% of hip hop today.
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MrBlazzin101
man this is a blast from the past. this beat kills still. song will always remind me of gta 3.
chewy yo
They would play this beat while the dj was talking on the rap station. Gaaaame radio!
MrBlazzin101
+chewy yo lmao game radio that was my shit dude. " with a big but sittin on yo lap" 😂
chewy yo
+MrBlazzin101 it's classic