JUICY
TheNotoriousBIG Lyrics

Yea, this album is dedicated to all the teachers that told me I'd never amount to nothing
I want to acknowledge all the teachers who didn't believe in me and said I wouldn't achieve anything in life.

to all the people that lived above the Buildings that I was hustling in front of that called the police on Me when I was just trying to make some money to feed my daughter
I also want to recognize those who looked down on me for hustling outside their buildings and called the cops on me when all I wanted was to support my daughter.

And all the niggas in the struggle, you know what I'm saying?
This song is for all the people who have faced struggle and hardship in their lives, you know what I mean?

It was all a dream
Everything I have now may seem like a dream, but it wasn't always this way.

I used to read Word Up magazine
I used to read music magazines like Word Up that inspired me to pursue my dreams.

Salt 'n' Pepa and Heavy D up in the limousine
I looked up to famous artists like Salt 'n' Pepa and Heavy D who rode in luxurious limousines.

Hangin pictures on my wall
I used to hang pictures of my inspirations on my walls to motivate me to work harder.

Every Saturday Rap Attack, Mr. Magic, Marley Marl
I used to listen to popular rap shows on the radio like Rap Attack, Mr. Magic, and Marley Marl every Saturday to stay up to date on the latest music.

I let my tape rock til my tape popped
I would listen to my music tapes until they stopped working from overuse.

Smokin weed and Bambu, sippin on Private Stock
I used to smoke weed and drink Private Stock while listening to music on my own time.

Way back, when I had the red and black lumberjack With the hat to match
I used to wear a specific red and black lumberjack outfit with a matching hat.

Remember Rappin Duke? duh-ha, duh-ha
I remember a famous artist named Rappin Duke who said 'duh-ha, duh-ha' in his songs.

You never thought that hip hop would take it this far
People used to doubt that hip hop could become so popular and mainstream.

Now I'm in the limelight cause I rhyme tight
Now I am famous and recognized in the music industry because I am a skilled rapper.

Time to get paid, blow up like the World Trade
It's time for me to make money and achieve success like the World Trade Center, which was a symbol of prosperity.

Born sinner, the opposite of a winner
I was born with nothing and had to work hard to become a winner in life.

Remember when I used to eat sardines for dinner
I used to have very little money and could only afford to eat cheap foods like sardines for dinner.

Peace to Ron G, Brucey B, Kid Capri Funkmaster Flex, Lovebug Starski (wassup)
I want to give a shoutout to popular DJ's in the music industry like Ron G, Brucey B, Kid Capri, Funkmaster Flex, and Lovebug Starski.

I'm blowin up like you thought I would
I am becoming more and more famous, just like you once predicted.

Call the crib, same number same hood (that's right) It's all good (it's aaalll good)
Despite my success, I still live in the same place and have the same phone number. Everything is still good in my life.

And if you don't know, now you know, nigga
In case you didn't know, now you do.

You know very well who you are Don't let em hold you down, reach for the stars You had a few, but not that many Cause you're the only one I'll give you good and plenty
You know exactly who you are, so don't let anyone limit your potential. You may have had some setbacks, but not too many because I have plenty of faith in you.

I made the change from a common thief To up close and personal with Robin Leach
I changed my ways from being a petty criminal to being up close and personal with famous TV personality Robin Leach.

And I'm far from cheap, I smoke skunk with my peeps all day Spread love, it's the Brooklyn way
I am not cheap and like to spend time with my friends smoking weed. We believe in spreading love, which is how things are done in Brooklyn.

The Moet and Alize keep me pissy
I like to drink high-end alcohol like Moet and Alize, which keeps me in a good mood.

Girls used to diss me Now they write letters cause they miss me
Girls used to ignore me and not want to spend time with me. Now, they are sending me letters because they miss me and want to be with me.

I never thought it could happen, this rappin stuff I was too used to packin GATs and stuff
I never thought that I could achieve success in the music industry. I was too used to carrying guns and involved in criminal activity.

Now honeys play me close like butter play toast
Now, girls are interested in me and want to be close to me, just like how butter is often spread on toast.

From the Mississippi down to the east coast Condos in Queens, indo for weeks
My fame extends from the Mississippi River down to the entire east coast. I own condos in Queens and smoke weed for weeks at a time.

Sold out seats to hear Biggie Smalls speak Livin life without fear
I have sold out crowds who want to hear me speak, and I live without fear of the consequences of my past life.

Puttin 5 karats in my baby girl's ears Lunches, brunches, interviews by the pool
I am luxurious now, as I can afford to put expensive jewelry in my daughter's ears and have lunch and brunch by the pool while doing interviews.

Considered a fool cause I dropped out of high school Stereotypes of a black male misunderstood
People used to think I was a fool because I dropped out of high school. Stereotypes of black males are misunderstood and limited by society.

And it's still all good Uh, and if you don't know, now you know, nigga
Regardless of my past, everything is still good in my life. And in case you didn't know, now you do.

Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis When I was dead broke, man I couldn't picture this Fifty inch screen, money green leather sofa Got two rides, a limousine with a chauffeur
I used to not even be able to imagine owning things like a Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis, 50 inch screen TV, leather sofa, limousine, or having a personal driver. But now all of these things are a reality for me.

Phone bill about two G's flat No need to worry, my accountant handles that
My phone bill is around $2,000, but I don't worry about it because my accountant takes care of it for me.

And my whole crew is lounging Celebrating every day, no more public housing
My friends and I are now enjoying the luxuries in life, and none of us have to live in public housing anymore.

Thinking back on my one-room shack Now my mom pimps a Ac with minks on her back
I used to live in a small one-room house, but now my mom is in a position to own a car with minks. She has achieved financial success too.

And she loves to show me off, of course Smiles every time my face is up in The Source
My mom loves to show off my success to others and is happy when my face is in popular magazines like The Source.

We used to fuss when the landlord dissed us No heat, wonder why Christmas missed us
My family used to argue when the landlord treated us poorly, and we often were left without heat in the winter. It's no wonder that Christmas wasn't always joyful for us.

Birthdays was the worst days Now we sip champagne when we thirst-ay
Birthdays used to be terrible times for us, but now we celebrate with champagne whenever we want to.

Uh, damn right I like the life I live Cause I went from negative to positive And it's all (It's all good)
I absolutely love the life I am living now because I went from a negative lifestyle to a positive one. And everything is still good for me.

Aand if you don't know, now you know, nigga
Once again, for those who aren't aware, now you know.