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.
Take His Life
Royce da 5'9" Lyrics
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(Take his life) all these niggaz wanna do is talk
(Nigga take his life) fuck around and run into some real niggaz
(Take his life) don't these niggaz know it's not a game
(Nigga take his life) don't make me put this bullet in your frame
(Take his life) all these niggaz wanna do is talk
(Nigga take his life) fuck around and run into some real niggaz
(Nigga take his life) don't make me put this bullet in your frame
We Detroit niggaz
The illest breed of niggaz to breathe
Detroit niggaz Kill on the street
Kill an MC
Kill on the beat
Kill on the creep
Kill in my sleep
Kill with my peeps
Kill a nigga
Ha! kill with my heat
Got them not moving their lips like ventriloquists
Issue the hit empty the clip until his ten becomes six
Trampoline you off your feet in the form of flips
Fill him with lead got him writing his name with his dick
I got niggaz like it's a walk to school worth my goods
I got niggaz pumping for blood in the heart of your hood
The fact remains you're better off praising our name
Beef with us that'd cost about your life in change
Fuck that all why'all strange niggaz to me
Fuck that my niggaz'll hang niggaz for me
You living or dying? Nigga you know I'm gripping the iron
For the drama your man is a bitch and I'm itching to try him
[Chorus: Repeat 2X]
I promise to live on the side of the tracks
Where witnesses is frequently trading shoes for ? tags
We want war so we coming to get it in blood
And we ain't leaving without something to put in the mud
Pleading for your life with more one-liners than rhyme fights
Backfire on niggaz who don't handle
The lyrics in Royce Da 5'9'''s song "Take His Life" depict the violent, dangerous lifestyle of Detroit gangsters. The opening lines of the chorus "all these niggaz wanna do is talk, fuck around and run into some real niggaz" implies a sense of machismo and a readiness for violence if necessary. The rapper uses graphic language to describe the ways in which he and his gang will kill their enemies, admonishing them not to underestimate the seriousness of their gang warfare. Royce emphasizes the importance of loyalty to one's gang, and the cost of betraying them. He asserts that anyone who poses a threat to his gang will be eliminated, with no mercy shown.
Throughout the song, Royce portrays his gang as the toughest, most deadly group around, with a willingness to kill anyone who crosses them. He raps about how his gang is respected and feared in their neighborhood, and how even the police are intimidated by them. In his eyes, life is a constant battle, and survival requires being willing and able to take out anyone who poses a threat.
Overall, "Take His Life" is a dark, gritty rap song that glorifies gang violence and portrays the rapper as an unapologetic killer. The lyrics are not for the faint of heart, and the song's message is not one that encourages peace or nonviolence. However, Royce's skill as a lyricist is undeniable, and the song has gained a following among fans who appreciate its intensity and raw power.
Line by Line Meaning
Take his life
All these people want to do is talk
Nigga take his life
They better be careful and not run into any real people
Take his life
People need to realize that this is not a game
Nigga take his life
I won't hesitate to kill if someone threatens me
Take his life
All these people want to do is talk
Nigga take his life
They better be careful and not run into any real people
Take his life
People need to realize that this is not a game
Nigga take his life
I won't hesitate to kill if someone threatens me
We Detroit niggaz
We are tough and fearless
The illest breed of niggaz to breathe
We are the toughest people around
Detroit niggaz Kill on the street
We are not afraid to kill on the streets
Kill an MC
We can out-rap and kill any other rapper
Kill on the beat
We can out-rap and kill any other rapper
Kill on the creep
We can kill without being seen, we are sneaky
Kill in my sleep
We are always ready to kill even in our sleep
Kill with my peeps
We have a group of people who can kill with us
Kill a nigga
We are not afraid to kill anyone who threatens us
Ha! kill with my heat
We can kill with our guns, we are violent
Got them not moving their lips like ventriloquists
We silence people, they are afraid to talk
Issue the hit empty the clip until his ten becomes six
We shoot until the person is dead
Trampoline you off your feet in the form of flips
We are skilled and can physically harm others
Fill him with lead got him writing his name with his dick
We can make someone so afraid that they can't even function properly
I got niggaz like it's a walk to school worth my goods
I have people who will do anything for me
I got niggaz pumping for blood in the heart of your hood
I have people who are willing to start violence in any neighborhood
The fact remains you're better off praising our name
It's better to respect us rather than start trouble
Beef with us that'd cost about your life in change
If anyone starts trouble with us, their life will be in danger
Fuck that all why'all strange niggaz to me
I don't trust anyone who is not from my group
Fuck that my niggaz'll hang niggaz for me
My people are violent and will kill for me
You living or dying? Nigga you know I'm gripping the iron
I have a gun and will use it if someone threatens me
For the drama your man is a bitch and I'm itching to try him
If there's drama, I'm ready to fight anyone who opposes me
I promise to live on the side of the tracks
I am committed to living a violent life
Where witnesses is frequently trading shoes for ? tags
People are afraid to speak out and are often killed for doing so
We want war so we coming to get it in blood
We are violent and are ready to start a war with anyone
And we ain't leaving without something to put in the mud
We are going to kill someone before we leave
Pleading for your life with more one-liners than rhyme fights
People try to talk their way out of being killed
Backfire on niggaz who don't handle
If anyone tries to start trouble with us, they will regret it
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROBERT F. TEWLOW, RYAN MONTGOMERY, RYAN D. MONTGOMERY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
GOD'S SOLDIER
This album is HARD ASF!
tHiS iS nOw
remember when niggas didnt boast on ig and came hungry lyrically . Classic shit
Russman
@Ditch facts bro. It seems like he’s changed now
Ditch
its fucked that Royce is the definition of boasting on IG now... it just feels wrong idk...
nate wilson
kids these days dont know who nickel 9 even is. thinkin they know good lyricism.
Ditch
Nickle 9 is what the rhyme is my guy <3
Bloody RedPill
2021‼️‼️‼️🔥🔥🔥
Ditch
@Bluntsmoke i dont understand the bozo thing, but, it took a year to get to 2k... thank you for being in the statistics <3
Bluntsmoke
@Ditch 2k now bozo
Ditch
Ironic how we have the same profile pic xD