There are (or have been) at least five artists called The Diplomats.
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1. The by far most popular group called The Diplomats (also known as Dipset) are a Harlem, New York-based group who previously signed to Roc-A-Fella Records, but now are signed to own label Diplomats Record. Founded by rappers Cam'ron and Jim Jones, the group released their debut album Diplomatic Immunity under their imprint Diplomat Records.

Diplomat Records also distribute artist Cam'ron through Asylum Records. Under Koch Entertainment, Jim Jones, Juelz Santana, 40 Cal., Freekey Zekey, J.R. Writer, Hell Rell, Un Kasa and Jha Jha are also signed on as members of The Diplomats record label. London-based duo, S.A.S, are also part of The Diplomats. Another member, Jay Bezel, is signed to Sure Shot Records. The group's sophomore album Diplomatic Immunity 2 was released under Koch Entertainment. Juelz Santana currently is the only member still signed to Diplomat Records and Def Jam Records.

One of the defining elements of the Diplomats' music is the innovative slang they have incorporated into their lyrics. The broader hip-hop community has accepted and utilized many of their terms, including "doggie,", "no homo", "piff," "huff," "u mad?", "move the movement", "off' wit' Ya' Kufi Smacker", "goonies goo goo,", "duck tales", "family matters", and "coochie rap". They also coined the greeting, "What's Really Good?". Many of the rappers were signed, and were premiered in mixtapes, but the Diplomats did not become exclusive until 2003 with their cd Diplomatic Immunity. In previous music videos when Cam'ron was starting his career you could see fellow diplomats like Jim Jones or Freeky Zeeky. The Diplomats have also gained notable street credability through their mixtapes, especially in New York, and have made a small fortune through mixtape sales. They also have their own brand of Liquor, Sizzurp.

2. The Diplomats were a mid-90's pop band from Roanoke, Virginia Heavily influenced by Big Star.

3. The Diplomats is also an avant jazz project consisting of Rob Brown (as), Steve Swell (tb) and Harris Eisenstadt (d).

4. The Diplomats were a soul group of the 1960s from Washington DC, United States, very popular in the United Kingdom during the Northern Soul boom of the 1970s. They would later become the New York-based Skull Snaps.

5. The Diplomats were a short-lived British rock band from Yorkshire, who released a self-funded single during the Mod revival of the early 1980s: 'Memories Of You' b/w 'I'll Keep On Holding On' (the latter being a cover version of the Marvelettes' original. The Diplomats were fronted by Andy Welsh, who later joined The Scene.

Bloodshed R.I.P.
The Diplomats Lyrics

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"Six Figgahh...."

[Bloodshed]

Up in the 600 with Momo's, bluntin' friends with four-fours (.44's)
Po-pos, pullin' a nigga over, like they locos
Maybe its just my time whores, or is it just 'cause im the crime boss
And swatch is mad 'cause every dime cost

Plus the bad influence that you're proud of
Wettin' niggas up like showers
Sellin' crack, smackin powders
Dudes gigantic, ice flooded like the Titanic
Cash expanding, flash it for granted, stash it in the ceramic
And keep it in my crime family, -glaciers and ice-
'cause life ain't nothing but papers and dice
And frontin, i used to profit slow-e-ly
Niggas they know of me, plus, all of the older G's
Never thought i would grow to be the Cash-Gettin
Mad flippin, soakin in the bath while ass-drippin'
Gettin' blast, thinking of past victims

I know it ain't hard to see son, I'm Nino
Inside the 320 killing, New Jacks and G-Money

Overall Meaning

The lyrics "Six Figgahh" from The Diplomats' song "Bloodshed R.I.P." speak to the lifestyle of a drug dealer, who lives a life of luxury and power, but is also constantly on edge due to the danger that comes with criminal activity. Bloodshed, the rapper who delivers these lines, portrays himself as a kingpin figure, surrounded by loyal associates and wielding immense influence over his community. He is unapologetic about his criminal activities, boasting about "sellin' crack, smackin powders" and "wettin' niggas up like showers."

However, despite his outward confidence, Bloodshed also shows a hint of vulnerability in these lyrics. He acknowledges the risks of his lifestyle, describing police officers pulling him over and wondering if it's "just my time." He also alludes to past violence and possibly regrets, as he thinks about "past victims" while getting high in the bath. In many ways, these lyrics capture the complex mental and emotional state of someone living a life of crime - the thrill of power and wealth mixed with the constant threat of danger and the weight of one's past actions.

Overall, "Six Figgahh" is a vivid depiction of the world of street crime, and the role that money and power play in that world. It showcases the confidence and toughness of the drug dealer persona, while also hinting at the psychological toll that such a life can take.

Line by Line Meaning

Up in the 600 with Momo's, bluntin' friends with four-fours (.44's)
I am in the 600 with my friends smoking weed and carrying guns.

Po-pos, pullin' a nigga over, like they locos
Police officers are stopping me, acting crazy like gangsters.

Maybe its just my time whores, or is it just 'cause im the crime boss
I am not sure why I am being targeted, whether it's my time to face consequences or because I am the leader of criminal activities.

And swatch is mad 'cause every dime cost
My girlfriend is upset because everything costs money.

Plus the bad influence that you're proud of
You are proud of me being a bad influence.

Wettin' niggas up like showers
I am killing people with my gun, like water from a showerhead.

Sellin' crack, smackin powders
I am selling drugs and abusing them as well.

Dudes gigantic, ice flooded like the Titanic
My associates are wearing large amounts of flashy jewelry.

Cash expanding, flash it for granted, stash it in the ceramic
I am making a lot of money and not appreciating it, storing it in hidden places.

And keep it in my crime family, -glaciers and ice-
I am keeping my wealth within my criminal organization, which is as strong and solid as ice.

'cause life ain't nothing but papers and dice
Life is just about money and chance.

And frontin, i used to profit slow-e-ly
I used to pretend to be wealthy while slowly making money.

Niggas they know of me, plus, all of the older G's
People are aware of me, including the older gangsters.

Never thought i would grow to be the Cash-Gettin
I never thought I would become someone who makes a lot of money.

Mad flippin, soakin in the bath while ass-drippin'
I am flipping money and enjoying luxurious baths with women.

Gettin' blast, thinking of past victims
I am being shot at and thinking about people I have killed in the past.

I know it ain't hard to see son, I'm Nino
It's easy to recognize that I am powerful and influential, like Nino Brown from the movie New Jack City.

Inside the 320 killing, New Jacks and G-Money
I am in a Mercedes-Benz 320, killing people like characters from the movie New Jack City, such as G-Money.

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