Ryan Montgomery A.K.A. Royce Da 5′9″ - born July 5, 1977 - is a rapper hail… Read Full Bio ↴Ryan Montgomery A.K.A. Royce Da 5′9″ - born July 5, 1977 - is a rapper hailing from Detroit, Michigan, United States. In addition to his work as a solo artist, Royce has released material as a member of the "super group" Slaughterhouse (with Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz and Crooked I), with Eminem as one half of Bad Meets Evil, and with DJ Premier as one half of PRhyme.
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.
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.
Upside Down
Royce da 5'9" Lyrics
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187 [Intro - Saigon interview on Ms. Drama TV] [Ms. Drama] S…
Airplanes Since '99 I've been dope in this Focusin' Unfocusin' Sure…
Angel [Royce talking] Yeah, this one is for my niggas that's lock…
As Live As It Gets *The same lyrics as 'Check Up On It' (Freestyle)" "Trust …
Bad Boy We serve teardrops, prolific flow from Jamaica Wake up, we …
Beef Ha ha ha ha ha, check out this bizarre mixture 5'9",…
Blow Dat (Royce Da 5'9") Nottz, let's take 'em back Yes.. yes.. y…
Bomb 1st [Chorus:] Bomb First niggas You gotta hurt niggas Put in …
Boom I'm the verbal-spit Smith & Wesson I unload with sick spit T…
Caterpillar You will not be able to stay home brotha You will…
Chips On Pistons (intro skit for first 43 seconds) (Royce Da 5'9"" + (Blad…
Count For Nothing (1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8) Y'all been fronting Without a ounce of t…
D Elite [Royce Da 5'9"] Once again relax, it's just music. Niggaz ri…
D-Elite Part 2 State ya name gangsta! (Tre' Little) Tre' Little don sta…
Dinner Time Ayo, Royce Da 5'9" Why you wan' share your food with…
Dinner Time Feat. Busta Rhymes [Intro: Busta Rhymes] Aiyyo Royce Da 5'9" Why you wan' sha…
Done Talkin' Yeah, I got one problem, that's alcohol, a nigga or…
ER Stop picture me in scrubs in the room with hip…
ER Ft. Kid Vishis Stop, picture me scrubs in the room with hip hop Operating…
Everybody Goes {If you need me I will be nearby, mountain high,…
Far Away Yeah, what's up girl? This my love song Maybe you should…
Forever [Chorus: DJ Whoo Kid] I'll be shutting niggas up when I…
Fuck A Hook (Intro - Royce Da 5'9") DJ's and MC's (Oh!) Coming up next…
Gangsta [Royce] Yeah, yeah, yeah.. [Chorus: Royce Da 5'9"] (Ga…
Get'cha Paper (Royce) uh, yeh Rock City is the anthem This one is the t…
Go Hard Pt.1 [Verse 1 - Royce] Bar Exam 3 is like a mock…
Gorilla Pimp Intro: Yeah (Statik Selektah). Royce Da 5'9", Statik Selekt…
Gun Harmonizing "Somebody lift me up, yeah And give me a hannnnnd Give me…
Heartbeat Yea, Listen Listen to the heart Blood burgundy soul, h…
Hip Hop Woo! haha, uh [Royce Da 5'9"] I know my streets, I know…
Hit Em! Intro [DJ Premier speaking]: Yo Royce. The gloves is on? Do…
Hood Love Come on (Preme) It ain't nothing like love from the hood …
I & Me Royce is going to fucking kill you [Royce Da 5'9"] Ha, t…
I Ain't Coming Down [Chorus] I'm flowing away without leaving the ground ground…
I Hate Your Pants [Royce Da 5'9" - singing] Come away with me Let's journey …
I Owe You Yeah Welcome to the flow switch and it's Dough flipping an…
I Promise [Royce Da 5'9"] Yeah, yeah yeah There's a void that needs …
I Won't Be [Royce] What was that? "I'm bout to blow the fuck up, UHH!"…
I'm Me Verse One: I got money on my mind That's why I'm twice…
I'm Me Freestyle [Verse 1:] I got money on my mind That's why I'm twice…
I'm The King What....wha... 5'9! I'm the King! What...yeah...what, yo...…
I've Been Up I've Been Down Somebody very dear to me just attempted to kill herself And…
Ima Let You Tell It Chorus: But I'ma let you tell it (Smash Squad) And you can…
Independent's Day (Royce Da 5'9") Yeah, yeah Well it's the uhh, uhh, abbrevi…
Intro I woke up this morning And decided there's no such thing…
It's Over What, Silky Don Entertainment That nigga Strick, Royce the …
It's Tuesday It's Royce 5'9!! [Royce talking] Yeah, you scared ain't you…
It's Tuesday (intro) It's Royce 5'9!! (Royce talking) Yeah, you scared ain't you…
Its Tuesday It's Royce 5'9!! [Royce talking] Yeah, you scared ain't you…
Ive Been Up Ive Been Down Somebody very dear to me just attempted to kill herself And…
Jockin My Fresh Quit jockin' my fresh. Chorus: Easily I approach The mi…
Keep On Pushin Keep on pushin'" [x8] Verse One: Coke rises, so high wit…
King Of Detroit Shoot wit us.. [Chorus 2X: Royce Da 5'9"] You gon' need a…
King of Kings Lemme school you.. [Chorus: sung] - in background I wake up…
Lay It Down [K-Doe] Let me up in this bitch! Yeah, sup Royce? Dirty G…
Legendary (I'm legendary) The theme song to my supplier Plays in t…
Legendary feat. Travis Barker I'm legendary, legend-legendary, le-le-legendary Legendary …
Let's Go [Royce Da 5'9"] Huh? We the best, Twist' you at nigga c'me…
Let's Grow [Royce Da 5'9"] Real niggaz only.. hah.. First of all, what'…
Lets Go [Royce Da 5'9"] Huh? We the best, Twist' you at nigga c'me…
Life Come here Royce (Come over here, sit down, let me talk…
Life (feat. Amerie) (Royce talking) Come here Royce (Royce talking over chorus)…
Life Goes On [Royce Da 5'9"] Yo Ivy, let me know when we rolling We…
Lights Out ft. DJ Ody Roc (pro Rock city nigga Yeah Mic's up, lights out (Lights out, lig…
Looking At My Dog [Chorus] Why you lookin' like that? Stop lookin' like that…
Lyrical Hitman [Royce da 5'9"] This the homicide, sodomy of course Mobb D…
Make This Run [Chorus x2 - Pharrell] + (Girl) If you love my niggaz I'm…
Malcom X (Royce talking) yo, yo, this is a J-dogg exclusive D-12,…
Meeting Of The Bosses (Verse 1) The soldiers, the hitch men, fightin for the doug…
Merry Go Round [Chorus] I have tried in vein Never had success So it…
Mine In Thiz Boy, I done warned you I don't give a fuck, I…
Mr. Baller [Pharell] Nah man, we don't take our chains off...nah We'r…
Murder I got a phone call Six in the morning, anonymous, that…
My Friend A man is defined by his (Boing!) Catch my drift I got…
My Own Planet Right of the rip, nobody could fuck with me I'm out…
New Money New money, quite powerful mic module Green ducats, black mo…
Nickel Nine- [Intro: Royce] Uhh-uhh uhh uhh, yeah homeboy Two gangstas, w…
No Way To Stop Me From as far back as i can remember Me and my…
Off Parole [Royce (Pharrell)] Be quiet (Yeah) I know what you thinkin…
On Fire [Intro: Crooked I] Okay! What we have here? It's what the…
On The Boulevard [Chorus] I've been trying so hard, To erase the scars, …
On The Road Alright, what would you say is the best part about…
On The Run Looking out my window, from my ninth floor hotel room I…
Outside I was also gonna ask about your fear as an…
Paranoia Call it Paranoia. Yea Every day is war. Every day, niggaz…
Part Of Me You took a part of me with you Last night we…
Politics (Chorus: Cee-Lo, Royce the 5'9") Give me a mountain. Give…
Promise Land [Sample] "Why was they leanin' on me? Lord I don't Lord…
Regardless [Royce Da 5'9"] Yeah, yeah (M-I-C), yeah, yeah Royce Da …
Rewind Yeah, the street's got a code Cause being loud is old Sile…
Ride Yeah, yeah, I'm a every day walk my dogs Like a…
Right Back "To attack without knowing the enemy's strength is foolish …
rock city Can't stop the hustle, Royce nickel nine Glock stops the tu…
Rock City (feat. Eminem) "Rock City, Royce, 5'9, Slim, Shady" *skirt* "COME ON!!" (R…
Second Place Nickel, tell 'em what it is This is a world, premiere Lo…
Security Security yeah yeah Security Lemme tell y'all a story abo…
Shake This Bein enlightened, is no longer enough You must apply Bein …
She's The One [Royce] Asshole Any nigga wit guns, we got guns too More …
Shot Down I wil murder you I don't want to But I will punish…
Soldier Fresh off the jet from just fuckin with Puff I'm feelin…
Soldier's Story We're in a situation, where everybody involved knows the sta…
Something 2 Ride 2 This is a little something to ride to Kick back and…
Something's Wrong With Him Uhh, yeah, my conference calls with Los and Kino consists…
Sound The Alarm Artist: Royce da 5'9" Album: The Bar Exam Year: 2007 Feat…
Spit Game Uh, yeah, uh huh, "Pretty Ugly", "Royce Da 5'9'' what,…
Spit Game feat. Pretty Ugly {Royce Da 5'9} (intro) uh, yeah, uh huh, "Pretty Ugly",…
Street Hop [Woman talking]: Nickel. The M.I.C. bitch (Statik) You …
Street Hop 2010 I smoke good like a Rastaman All around me, I'm on…
Strong Friend Reflections of your strong friend You need to check up on…
T.O.D.A.Y [Ingrid Smalls] Na na na. Oh, oh, oh, no no no [Royce D…
T.O.D.A.Y. ft. Ingrid Smalls (Ingrid Smalls) Na na na. Hoooooooooooh-oooooooooh-ooooooo…
Take His Life What...what...yo... (Take his life) all these niggaz wanna …
Take Me Away [Chorus: Royce (Amerie)] Take me away, from all the pressur…
Taxi Driver [Chorus: Royce Da 5'9"] I'm the taxi driver Ridin around w…
The Most Interesting Man Damn! B-E-3 GO! International rap For the leader of …
The Warriors Check the scene boppers Slaughterhouse, still standing The…
Thing For Your Girlfriend I got a thing for your girlfriend She got a face…
Throwback [Chorus - Royce Da 5'9"] You niggaz can hold it (O)…
War [Chorus:] This, means, war! Want to bring it to, bring it…
Warriors Check the scene boppers Slaughterhouse, still standing The…
We Live (Hook) We live ladies, so f**k witha nigga like,--me You n…
Wet My Whistle (Sara Stokes) Uh, Uh, Uh, Uh, Uh, Adjust ya radio Boy you…
What I Know [Royce Da 5'9"] Unlock ya locks, and keep ya keys The Pac…
What Would You Do Why? Die! [Royce Da 5'9"] As the clock ticks, we knock…
Where My Money I've been fuckin' with this game for a long time,…
Who Am I Yo I could strike physically or mentally or I exist in…
Who Want It? (Big shout out to The Alchemist) [Royce] I'm the most co…
Writer's Block Yeah, yeah I don't know what else to say I can't, I…
Yeah "I'm the last emcee that's alive" Nickle, nine, nine in t…
You Can't Touch Me [Royce The 5'9''] T-M-Royce 5 Pause Listen to why girls d…
You Don't Know Me [Intro] Money.. and murder.. This is life, understand me Yo…
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@zwelimbona2952
"Black woman want to be built like cartoon characters. Eric Cartman. That is a striking resemblance to Sarah Baartman."
As a proud South African and a fan of Royce Da 5'9, I find it amazing that he used a historical figure (from my country of birth) in his artistic reference of how black women (I.E. Instagram models) today would do butt implants for the purpose of getting vain validation and money on social media. Prostituting themselves for likes and views quite frankly.
The irony or juxtapose in all of it is Sarah Baartman was a Khoisan woman taken out of her homeland by her White oppressors, all for the purpose of comically parading her body throughout Europe in a manner that violated her human dignity. Hence the title "Upside Down". Our perspectives of what is right or wrong in life have become distorted nowadays.
This was done against her will mind you (by virtue of being enforced to slavery). Just some historical reference for y'all to understand, whilst breaking down that bar.
Thank you for the music and much respect Royce🙏👏 #Genius
@dondixon3521
When you pull up, will you pull it?
Are you the shooter, trigger puller?
Do you back up what you say you do?
Or Mr Shoulda Woulda?
Do you give back to the hood you from?
Or run go to the jeweler
When you got beef will you stand or run?
Or talk from your computer?
Do you boss up, put your people on?
Or hate, cuz you cant do it?
Will you speak the truth to power?
Or be silent, bite the bullet?
Which one are you?
🔥🔥🔥
@sexualchocolate10
"Remember, the effort has to go into the art, not the wave
Everybody talking 'bout they own their masters
But if the music don't age well, it don't matter
It's like you own a hundred percent of nothing"
Went over a lot of people's head!!!
@Royce59
Thursday, March 11th
Royce 5'9 Presents: I Play Forever (Live - Interactive - E-Concert) You can watch the concert from anywhere in the world. This is a fully interactive LIVE concert.
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@johanmassy5290
Thanks for Erich Hartman line. Never knew about this man until today. It's always good to know your history as well as the people (i.e. Nazis) who hate your kind based on race.
@johanmassy5290
Royce, I misheard you the first time & replayed track again to hear the line properly. Ms. Baartman story saddened me but happy I know it now. The Eric Cartman reference to cartoon (South Pk.) was genius.
@Beau1990
@Lukas Ashton why though? 😂😅
@soundwave7647
Isn't there supposed to be a second part to this joint? Gotta keep that same beat while concluding this masterpiece. Y'all Ripped that shit.
@reactionhq86
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@hndrxx8574
Still never heard a weak Benny verse.
@chi-texas7414
MF DOOM FACTS
@0113slimshady
Man killed it on this track and the new boldy james lp. No suprise
@royalfamily7950
That's so scary to me.