Problems
Styles P feat. Sheek Louch & Jadakiss Lyrics


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[Chorus]
Why can't you be man enough (aha ha ha)
To tell me where your coming from (oh oh)
(yea where you at nigga?)
(load up nigga)
(who aha ha ha)

Yo, can't really figure this clown out
Where is he from Jamaica, Queens, Cali or down south? (where you from?)
And I could let an LA gun hit 'em
But Grape Street already told me you pay 'em to run wit' 'em (?)
I could let a New York knife poke 'em
With 1 of my throw aliways but I don't wanna see no cops smoke 'em
Uh somebody tell Pa we ridin' (we ridin')
And get read to auction of the car he die in (Ebay)
Whenever we bump heads, since you like havin' people witchu
Getchu a hospital with bunk beds (ha ha ha)
Without Dr.Dre you would just make slow jams
Come up outta that witness protection program ?
Hov don't really respect you, get in ya place
If Big was alive he'da probably spit in ya face
Nas been doin' just fine without you (esco)
And pac probably woulda made an album about you (yea)
So I guess that just leaves me here to get rid of you
And Rakim an 'em they don't even consider you (uh uh)
Em know you ain't got nothin' for jada (nothin')
And I know he appreciates all the money you made 'em
It's two thousand and 5 nobody fights fair (uh uh)
I just know an instrumentals ya worse nightmare
But you tough and you bad too bad you mad (yea)
Probably been in ya own hood more than you have (ok)
Yea you sold more records than me
But in the streets you gon' always be second to me
We was damn near feelin' you (uh huh)
Even though ya careers is based on somebody damn near killin' you
Shit you be doin' ain't even considered rappin' to us (nah)
This is probably the best thing to happen to us
The best wanksta, internet gangsta, magazine mobster
Shit on ya whole roster (uh)
Get ready to say hail mary's and our fathers
Get out ya black suits and hard bottoms
Haha and don't worry I got 'em
He ain't a problem child just a child with a problem (D-Block ahaha)

(aha ha)
Why can't you be man enough (we love it nigga)
To tell me where your coming from (lets go)
(0-5)(SP)

D-Block don't think it nigga (D-Block)
Take a piss in ya formula 50, drink it nigga
Get shot out the reeboks nigga
Got shot and ain't shoot nothin' back, yous a biatch nigga (yous a bitch)
If I woulda got shot on grandmas stoop
I'd woulda aired somebody grandma duke, right? (ha)
In the streets they say "50 who shot ya?"
Named 3 niggas soon as he came out the doctor (you told 'em)(come on)
And you far from a gangsta nigga
You was talkin' bout yaself when you made wanksta nigga (haha)
Listen, why work out cock guns on the D-V-D (why)
Run around with cops from homicide and T-N-T? (cops)
Nigga you can suck my dick
Come around without cops shits on you gon' get touched quick (you get touched)
'cause I was at the vibe when it jumped off, put 50 grand up
You pussy you ain't even lift a hand up (you didn't do shit)
Ya man stabbed somethin', police grabbed somethin'
But besides that I ain't see nobody man up?
Shit what the plot is about? (what?)
'cause you know that you don't need a dentist to get shot in the mouth (uh uh)
And the hood hate ya shit but you hot in the south
It's the crackas that buy the album what's the plottin' about? (whats it about)
Many men make a wish but we ain't many men (uh uh)
So you gon' get death when we let them semis spit (what?)

[Chorus]

Why can't you be man enough




To tell me where your coming from
To tell me where your coming from

Overall Meaning

The song "Problems" by Styles P feat. Sheek Louch & Jadakiss is a diss track targeting 50Cent. The song employs aggressive wordplay and a hard-edged instrumental to deliver a series of insults saying that 50 cent is not a true gangster, he is a fraud who doesn't belong in the industry, and he is not respected by other rappers. The chorus repeatedly asks why he can't be man enough to tell them where he is coming from, highlighting how 50 Cent talks about being tough and street-smart but is not transparent about his own identity and history.


Throughout the song, Styles P, Sheek Louch & Jadakiss take jabs at 50 Cent's tough image, questioning his authenticity and implying that he is not a true gangster, but rather a fabricated image of one. They allege that he doesn't have any respect from other rappers like Jay-Z, Nas, and Rakim, and suggest that Eminem is only using him for his popularity. They also talk about the incident where 50 Cent got shot nine times, implying that he didn't fight back and was a coward.


Overall, "Problems" is a classic example of a diss track, where the artists use rap music as a tool to escalate a feud and assert dominance. The song is a fierce, unapologetic attack on 50 Cent's persona, and it brings up several interesting questions about how authenticity and credibility work in the hip hop industry.


Line by Line Meaning

Why can't you be man enough (aha ha ha)
Why can't you be honest and straightforward with me?


To tell me where your coming from (oh oh)
To tell me what your true intentions and motivations are.


(yea where you at nigga?)
(Asking the person where they are located.)


(load up nigga)
(Preparing to take action against the person.)


(who aha ha ha)
(Laughing at the person's lack of credibility.)


Yo, can't really figure this clown out
I can't understand this person's behavior or actions.


Where is he from Jamaica, Queens, Cali or down south? (where you from?)
Asking the person where they are originally from or where they claim to represent.


And I could let an LA gun hit 'em
I could have someone in Los Angeles shoot them.


But Grape Street already told me you pay 'em to run wit' 'em (?)
I heard that you have already paid the members of Grape Street Crips to protect you.


I could let a New York knife poke 'em
I could have someone in New York City stab them with a knife.


With 1 of my throw aliways but I don't wanna see no cops smoke 'em
I could use one of my illegal weapons to harm them, but I don't want the police to get involved.


Uh somebody tell Pa we ridin' (we ridin')
Let's go and inform our crew and get ready to take action.


And get read to auction of the car he die in (Ebay)
Get ready to sell the car that he died in on the online auction site, eBay.


Whenever we bump heads, since you like havin' people witchu
Whenever we have a conflict, since you enjoy having people with you to protect you.


Getchu a hospital with bunk beds (ha ha ha)
You will need to go to a hospital with a prison-like setting due to your involvement with gangs.


Without Dr.Dre you would just make slow jams
You would not be successful without the help of Dr. Dre.


Come up outta that witness protection program ?
Are you no longer in the witness protection program?


Hov don't really respect you, get in ya place
Jay-Z does not have much respect for you, so you should stay in your lane.


If Big was alive he'da probably spit in ya face
If The Notorious B.I.G. were alive, he would likely disrespect you to your face.


Nas been doin' just fine without you (esco)
Nas has been successful without you, and he does not need you for his career.


And pac probably woulda made an album about you (yea)
Tupac would have likely dissed you in one of his songs if he were alive.


So I guess that just leaves me here to get rid of you
It appears that I must be the one to eliminate you.


And Rakim an 'em they don't even consider you (uh uh)
Even the legendary Rakim and his crew do not acknowledge or respect you.


Em know you ain't got nothin' for jada (nothin')
Eminem is aware that you have no chance against Jadakiss.


And I know he appreciates all the money you made 'em
Eminem likely appreciates the revenue that you have generated for him.


It's two thousand and 5 nobody fights fair (uh uh)
In 2005, people are not willing to fight fairly.


I just know an instrumentals ya worse nightmare
I know that you are not a skilled rapper and you struggle without a beat to rap over.


But you tough and you bad too bad you mad (yea)
You may act tough and intimidating, but it is unfortunate that you are upset right now.


Probably been in ya own hood more than you have (ok)
You likely spend more time in your own neighborhood than anywhere else.


Yea you sold more records than me
It is true that you have sold more albums than me.


But in the streets you gon' always be second to me
However, in the streets, I will always hold more power and influence than you.


We was damn near feelin' you (uh huh)
At one point, we were almost impressed by you.


Even though ya careers is based on somebody damn near killin' you
Your success is due to the fact that someone nearly killed you.


Shit you be doin' ain't even considered rappin' to us (nah)
Your actions and behavior are not even considered to be rapping by us.


This is probably the best thing to happen to us
Dealing with you is probably the best thing that has happened to us.


The best wanksta, internet gangsta, magazine mobster
You are the best at pretending to be something you're not on the internet and in magazines.


Shit on ya whole roster (uh)
I am better than anyone else on your team.


Get ready to say hail mary's and our fathers
You better prepare to pray for forgiveness and safety.


Get out ya black suits and hard bottoms
Prepare to wear your formal and serious attire.


Haha and don't worry I got 'em
Don't worry, I have control and will take care of things.


He ain't a problem child just a child with a problem (D-Block ahaha)
You are not a person who causes problems, but you are someone who has personal problems.


D-Block don't think it nigga (D-Block)
The members of D-Block do not believe you or trust you.


Take a piss in ya formula 50, drink it nigga
Urinate in your own energy drink, Formula 50, and drink it.


Got shot and ain't shoot nothin' back, yous a biatch nigga (yous a bitch)
You were shot at and did not respond with gunfire, which makes you a coward.


If I woulda got shot on grandmas stoop
If I were shot while standing on my grandmother's porch.


I'd woulda aired somebody grandma duke, right? (ha)
I would have killed someone's grandmother in retaliation, don't you agree?


In the streets they say '50 who shot ya?'
People on the streets are questioning who shot at you.


Named 3 niggas soon as he came out the doctor (you told 'em)(come on)
You immediately named three suspects who shot at you as soon as you were released from the hospital.


And you far from a gangsta nigga
Contrary to your own claims, you are not a true gangster.


You was talkin' bout yaself when you made wanksta nigga (haha)
You were referring to yourself when you made the song 'Wanksta,' which is about someone who pretends to be a gangster.


Listen, why work out cock guns on the D-V-D (why)
Why do you need to practice using guns on a DVD?


Run around with cops from homicide and T-N-T? (cops)
Why do you associate with police officers who investigate and solve murders?


Nigga you can suck my dick
I have no respect for you and do not want to hear from you.


Come around without cops shits on you gon' get touched quick (you get touched)
If you come around without police protection, you will be immediately attacked.


'cause I was at the vibe when it jumped off, put 50 grand up
I was present when a fight broke out and I bet $50,000 on the outcome.


You pussy you ain't even lift a hand up (you didn't do shit)
You did not even attempt to fight and are therefore a coward.


Ya man stabbed somethin', police grabbed somethin'
Your associate committed a stabbing and was arrested by the police.


But besides that I ain't see nobody man up?
Other than that incident, I did not witness anyone displaying bravery or courage.


Shit what the plot is about? (what?)
What is the true motivation for what is happening?


'cause you know that you don't need a dentist to get shot in the mouth (uh uh)
You are aware that it is possible to be shot in the mouth without the need for a dentist to extract the bullet.


And the hood hate ya shit but you hot in the south
People from your own neighborhood dislike your music, yet you are popular in the southern United States.


It's the crackas that buy the album what's the plottin' about? (whats it about)
Why are white people buying your music when they do not understand or relate to it?


Many men make a wish but we ain't many men (uh uh)
Many people may wish for your success, but there are only a few who are truly successful.


So you gon' get death when we let them semis spit (what?)
You will face death when we use our semi-automatic weapons.




Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PHILIP JAMES BAILEY, KAREEM BROWN, BRENCE SKINNER, CHARLES STEPNEY, MAURICE WHITE, VERDINE WHITE

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