The name “Royce” came from his R shaped Turkish link chain which was said to have resembled a Rolls Royce logo. During high school Royce was one of the shortest players on his basketball team, standing 5′9” at age 18.
Royce signed with Tommy Boy records in 1998 and later was slated to release his debut album Rock City. Though this relationship was premature, Royce ended up leaving the label citing creative differences.
Royce began working with well known Game Recordings who helped get him in front of the right people to negotiate a deal with Columbia Records. Royce’s Rock City debut was yet again plagued with delays, during which the album was heavily bootlegged. Though not in their favor, Columbia chose to release Rock City in limited quantity and quickly went out of print by the time Royce left Columbia.
Around this time Royce dropped the underground banger “Boom” with production by Dj Premier. Soon thereafter he joined up with Koch / Game Recordings and released Rock City (Version 2.0) independently.
Most well known for his association with Slim Shady – the two met at a concert while Slim was promoting his Slim Shady EP. The two formed a Duo called Bad Meets Evil, releasing a number of tracks including “Renegades” [Original Version], “Nuttin’ to Do”, “Scary Movies”, “She’s the One”, and “See You In Hell”, which appeared on Eminem’s album The Slim Shady LP, titled “Bad Meets Evil”.
In 2001 Royce was set to work with Dr Dre’s Chronic 2000 project as a ghostwriter. He contributed tracks including “The Message”, “The Throne Is Mine”, “Stay In Your Place” and the original version of “Xxplosive” titled “The Way I Be Pimpin’”.
Royce’s association with Dr. Dre ceased when his manager, Kino Childrey spoke to a reporter about Eminem and Dre in the studio. Royce refused to dismiss his manager and long time friend, ending his relationship with Dre.
Royce and Em had a mutual friendship with Proof. Though Royce had bad blood with D12 member, Bizarre, stemming from a earlier freestyle battle with Royce’s brother. Misscommunication escalated the beef between the pair, causing it to spiral out of control and include all members of the rap group D12.
In 2002, Royce called Eminem to request to be signed to Shady Records. Eminem declined and soon thereafter signed 50-cent to Shady Records instead.
Royce released several diss tracks including “Shit on U” (over D12’s “Shit on You”), taking shots at Bizzare of D12. Royce continued record dis tracks including “We Ridin’”, “Death Day”, and “Malcolm X”. There’s speculation that Royce and Em often wrote bars dissing each other subliminally.
From 2002-2003 Royce kept a low profile releasing releasing Build & Destroy, and Build & Destroy: The Lost Sessions Part 1 across the mixtape circuit.
In 2003, Royce’s beef with D12 finally reached its tipping point. Royce and Proof and their entourages spilled into the streets of Detroit arguing but the issue dissipated once firearms were drawn. The two rappers spent a night in jail, and settled their beef.
In 2004 Royce released his sophomore effort Death Is Certain on Koch records, as well as two mixtapes from his crew M.I.C. (Make it Count). The crew includes members Royce, Kid Vishis,and June.
2005 marked Royce’s third full length album release Independent’s Day on Trouble/M.I.C. Records.
Royce Da 5′9″ was sentenced to jail on September 19, 2006 for parole violation for a prior DUI charge. Royce was sentenced to one year in the clink at Oakland County Jail, Pontiac, Michigan. On January 9, 2007, Royce got out of jail on work-release.
Royce has a strong ghostwriting resume including the track “Tell Me” ft. Christina Aguilera for Diddy’s album Press Play.
In May 2007, Royce Da 5′9″ released a mixtape called The Bar Exam which features DJ Premier and Statik Selektah on the Wheels of Steel.
In 2008, Royce confirmed that he had officially resolved his longstanding differences with Eminem and celebrated with a reunion concert on July 12, 2008 at Saint Andrews Hall. A mixtape of the reunion concert was soon released thereafter.
Royce also had beef with other industry majors including Mistah Fab, Cashi$, and Joe Budden, Kanye West and the Ruff Ryders.
She's the One
Royce da 5'9" Lyrics
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Asshole
Any nigga wit guns, we got guns too
More heated, ready to outgun you
It's too late I already outgunned you
You was around, you know the outcome too
Let's play, lemme show you what Game is
Please, I'm reppin' a 'd' homeboy
Where your guns, you steppin' to me homeboy
Royce five-nine's the name, niggas know
And niggas know, dealin' wit me niggas know
Hey toots, how you get here, you want to ride
I got a five in Southside, you want to drive
Beside, I ain't got no five, you gold-digger
You want to suga-daddy, go get you an old nigga
I got money, I'm just here to bug you girl
Can't get none, but you know I love you girl
[Chorus: Royce]
She the one that want to (Whoop, whoop)
Sayin' at the same time what I won't do
And every day I say I want you (To jump off)
Where you come through, for me (I don't know)
And if you come would you (Whoop, whoop)
How you gon' tell me that you want to (Want to)
And then tell me what you won't do (Won't do)
Why you gonna lie to me (I don't know)
[Tre' Little]
What up girl, wit you an' your ugly friend
She a two, you like sun times ten
Anyway I heard you when you did the (Whoop, whoop)
Chicken call (Cluck, cluck), snatchin' up men's
Tell what what you want, baby daddy got that
Gotta get it this week while there's no sales tax
You can't detect sarcasm, me I detect a freak who like orgasms
Tre I hold you down matter fact I'll be a blast to pin yo ass down (Damn, damn)
Tell your friends I'm still in your ear
She actin' like your pet, what you trained her this year
Tramp wit a pissy attitude, say I grind food, and I bet she be cool
All she want is attention, lemme give her some
Take this big face, get a cab, take yo ass home (Least he gave you a hundred)
I wasn't that rude, this ain't Outkast, me and you
Yo mama, and yo cousin too, I'm tryin' to keep it simple
I'm tryin' to fuck you, see'mon
[Chorus]
[Royce]
Okay, you want money, I want sex
We can both, take it or leave it, it makes us even
We like those freak hoes that like our style
Clean up that pole, go upside down
Us cuttin' the chains, it's just easy
I call you mama, you breast feed me
Wait, your tummy hurts (Oh), you feelin' better
You can blow, like the Neptunes, after the Jigga record
Me and my nigga Tre can tag team you
Grab our two-ways and both beam you
We can take you out, but your friends talkin' for ya
Oh, I'm sorry, you hungry, we got some sausage for ya
All it needs is a bun, and you can see it get pumped
Extra special sauce, now eat it for lunch
Size ten is the dick and the heat is the pump
Oh I see what you want, she so indecisive, cause
[Chorus: x2]
The lyrics to Royce da 5'9"'s song She's The One are about a woman who wants sex and money from Royce, but he is simply here to "bug" her. He brags about outgunning people and shows off his ability to play "the Game" of life. He questions the woman's motives and calls her a gold-digger, while also offering her a ride in his car. The chorus repeats the phrase "whoop whoop" and includes lines about the woman's indecisiveness and lies.
The song's lyrics depict a typical misogynistic rap song, with Royce portraying the image of a gangster who is not to be messed with. However, the lyrics also reveal an underlying sadness and emptiness, with Royce admitting that he is only here to "bug" the woman he desires. He admits that he wants sex from her but also knows that she only wants money from him.
Interestingly, the chorus of the song samples the chorus of the 1996 hit "Jump" by the Kriss Kross duo. This song was released when Royce was just starting out in his career, making it a tribute to his early influences. The song was also included in the soundtrack for the video game NBA Live 2003.
Line by Line Meaning
Asshole
Royce da 5'9" introduces himself as an unpleasant person.
Any nigga wit guns, we got guns too
Royce da 5'9" boasts that he has guns just like anyone else who may possess them.
More heated, ready to outgun you
Royce da 5'9" is more passionate and eager to use his guns than others.
It's too late I already outgunned you
Royce da 5'9" has already surpassed others in his ability to use firearms.
You was around, you know the outcome too
Those who were present in the past are aware of the results.
Let's play, lemme show you what Game is
Royce da 5'9" challenges others to participate and experience challenges.
Heartbreak, I'm showin' you what pain is
Royce da 5'9" is going to inflict emotional pain on others.
Please, I'm reppin' a 'd' homeboy
Royce da 5'9" is representing Detroit or the 'd' with pride.
Where your guns, you steppin' to me homeboy
Royce da 5'9" questions why someone is approaching him without their guns.
Royce five-nine's the name, niggas know
Royce da 5'9" confidently affirms that others are aware of his name.
And niggas know, dealin' wit me niggas know
Royce da 5'9" asserts that those who have interacted with him are aware of his behavior.
Hey toots, how you get here, you want to ride
Royce da 5'9" addresses a woman and offers her a ride while using a derogatory term.
I got a five in Southside, you want to drive
Royce da 5'9" offers to let the woman drive his car that is located in Southside.
Beside, I ain't got no five, you gold-digger
Royce da 5'9" admits to not owning a car and accuses the woman of being a gold-digger.
You want to suga-daddy, go get you an old nigga
Royce da 5'9" advises the woman to seek an older man if she is looking for a sugar daddy.
I got money, I'm just here to bug you girl
Royce da 5'9" claims he has money and is only bothering the woman for fun.
Can't get none, but you know I love you girl
Royce da 5'9" admits he cannot obtain what he desires from the woman, but he still has feelings for her.
She the one that want to (Whoop, whoop)
The woman is the one who desires to make a sound that imitates a police siren.
Sayin' at the same time what I won't do
The woman proclaims what she will not do while making the siren sound simultaneously as Royce da 5'9".
And every day I say I want you (To jump off)
Royce da 5'9" says he wants the woman to leave him alone and jump off.
Where you come through, for me (I don't know)
Royce da 5'9" is unsure if the woman will come through for him.
And if you come would you (Whoop, whoop)
If the woman comes, she will make the police siren sound again.
How you gon' tell me that you want to (Want to)
Royce da 5'9" asks how the woman can claim she wants something.
And then tell me what you won't do (Won't do)
Royce da 5'9" is frustrated that the woman adamantly denies certain actions she would not perform.
Why you gonna lie to me (I don't know)
Royce da 5'9" questions why the woman would choose to lie to him.
What up girl, wit you an' your ugly friend
Tre' Little greets the woman and refers to her friend as being unappealing.
She a two, you like sun times ten
Tre' Little considers the woman's friend to be a two out of ten, and the woman to be ten times more attractive.
Anyway I heard you when you did the (Whoop, whoop)
Tre' Little heard the woman when she made the police siren sound.
Chicken call (Cluck, cluck), snatchin' up men's
The woman used a sound that mimics a chicken, which Tre' Little implies is a tactic to attract men.
Tell what what you want, baby daddy got that
Tre' Little suggests that the woman wants money from a man, and he can provide that.
Gotta get it this week while there's no sales tax
Tre' Little suggests the woman should obtain the money soon while there is no sales tax.
You can't detect sarcasm, me I detect a freak who like orgasms
Tre' Little believes the woman cannot identify sarcasm, but he can identify that she enjoys sexual pleasure.
Tre I hold you down matter fact I'll be a blast to pin yo ass down (Damn, damn)
Tre' Little promises to support the woman and suggests a sexual encounter using vulgar language.
Tell your friends I'm still in your ear
Tre' Little suggests that the woman inform her friends that he is still pursuing her.
She actin' like your pet, what you trained her this year
Tre' Little compares the woman's friend to her pet and asks if she trained her recently to behave in a certain manner.
Tramp wit a pissy attitude, say I grind food, and I bet she be cool
Tre' Little insults the woman's friend by calling her promiscuous with a poor attitude, and suggests she may be more pleasant if she performed oral sex on him.
All she want is attention, lemme give her some
Tre' Little believes the woman's friend wants attention, and he wants to give her some by insulting her more.
Take this big face, get a cab, take yo ass home (Least he gave you a hundred)
Tre' Little tells the woman's friend to take money and leave via a cab to go home.
I wasn't that rude, this ain't Outkast, me and you
Tre' Little does not think he was too rude and compares himself and the woman to the musical duo Outkast.
Yo mama, and yo cousin too, I'm tryin' to keep it simple
Tre' Little implies he wants to have sex with the woman's family members and wants to avoid being too complicated.
I'm tryin' to fuck you, see'mon
Tre' Little bluntly states that he wants to have sex with the woman.
Okay, you want money, I want sex
Royce da 5'9" acknowledges that the woman wants money from him, and he wants sex from her.
We can both, take it or leave it, it makes us even
Royce da 5'9" suggests they can come to a mutual agreement or end the deal, which will balance the relationship.
We like those freak hoes that like our style
Royce da 5'9" says they prefer women who enjoy their unique personality traits.
Clean up that pole, go upside down
Royce da 5'9" implies the woman should prepare for oral sex by cleaning her genital area and leaning upside down.
Us cuttin' the chains, it's just easy
Royce da 5'9" suggests having sex with the woman will not be challenging for them.
I call you mama, you breast feed me
Royce da 5'9" calls the woman 'mama,' and suggests she will provide sexual pleasure like a mother breastfeeding a baby.
Wait, your tummy hurts (Oh), you feelin' better
Royce da 5'9" asks if the woman's stomach is bothering her and if she feels better.
You can blow, like the Neptunes, after the Jigga record
Royce da 5'9" suggests the woman can perform oral sex like The Neptunes produced music after Jay-Z's album.
Me and my nigga Tre can tag team you
Royce da 5'9" suggests he and Tre' Little can both have sexual intercourse with the woman.
Grab our two-ways and both beam you
Royce da 5'9" and Tre' Little will communicate through their two-way radios while engaging in sexual activities with the woman.
We can take you out, but your friends talkin' for ya
Royce da 5'9" implies he and Tre' Little can kill the woman's friends for interfering with their pursuit of the woman.
Oh, I'm sorry, you hungry, we got some sausage for ya
Royce da 5'9" apologizes for making a violent statement and suggests they have food to offer the woman.
All it needs is a bun, and you can see it get pumped
Royce da 5'9" implies they can use the food they offered as a metaphor for sexual intercourse and suggests the woman will enjoy it.
Size ten is the dick and the heat is the pump
Royce da 5'9" compares the size of his penis to a shoe size and suggests that the heat or passion will be the driving force behind the sexual encounter.
Oh I see what you want, she so indecisive, cause
Royce da 5'9" believes he understands what the woman wants, but he thinks she is hesitant because of conflicting desires.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RYAN MONTGOMERY, PHARRELL WILLIAMS, CHAD HUGO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Bk88771
Eminem absolutely destroys this, unreal.
@YO10_19
Royce did better ✌🏾
@EliGamingTVtheOG
@@YO10_19They both did pretty good
@jackhagan7893
ems voice so good bru
@dgpranks1221
The real fans are here
@mysaandante8663
This beat is produced by the Neptunes
@nickmccauley5728
Just seen royce talkin bout not having beef with cassidy.. Had to come listen to the first song that put me onto him
@jeanniemullins1049
Love it!
@DirtyDozen6612
Feel sorry for people who ain’t heard this
@acedup00
This beat is fucking crazy