They ended up leaving Bad Boy over financial disputes with record boss P. Diddy and were snapped up by the DMX-led Ruff Ryders. At that time they released We Are The Streets with the stand-out singles "Wild Out" and "Ryde or Die, Bitch". They expanded their group with the inclusion of new member, Jae Hood, and are now known as D-Block.
For a time, Diddy owned their publishing. They reinstated their beef with him even after performing together at Jay-Z's I Declare War concert; recently, however, Jadakiss and Styles P. appeared on popular NY radio station Hot 97.1 to plead for their publishing rights, a request which was granted.
As individual artists, each member of D-Block has released at least one album. Jadakiss released Kiss The Game Goodbye and Kiss of Death, Sheek Louch, Walk Witt Me and After Taxes, and Styles P., A Gangster and a Gentleman and Time Is Money. Jadakiss, one of the self proclaimed "top five dead or alive", has been the most commercially successful with singles "Knock Yourself Out", "We Gonna Make It", "Put Ya Hands Up", and "Why?"; Styles P. has released "Good Times (I Get High)", "Can you Believe It" featuring Akon, and "My Life" and Sheek Louch "Mighty D-Block (2 Guns Up)" and "Kiss Your Ass Goodbye".
In 2002-2003, Jadakiss and later the rest of The Lox were embroiled in a beef with Roc-a-Fella Records artist Beanie Sigel and the label head, Jay-Z. Today all parties have made peace.
Currently, they have dramatically increased their exposure and popularity and are frequently featured on mixtapes. They are now beefing with G-Unit after 50 Cent dissed Jadakiss for appearing on 50's nemesis, Ja Rule, single, "New York". The feud has grown to encompass both groups. Jadakiss responded to 50's "Piggy Bank" with "Checkmate". 50 came back with "I Run New York" and a video for "Piggybank", which dissed Jadakiss, Nas, Kelis, Fat Joe, *The Game (rapper). Styles and Jada released "Problem Child" directly aimed at 50 Cent. "Kiss Your Ass Goodbye" was released by Sheek Louch and featured Fabolous, Beanie Sigel, The Game and Jadakiss. Lloyd Banks has announced on his upcoming album "Rotton Apple" there will be a diss track aimed at Fat Joe and D-Block named "Death Wish". More recently, D Block went all out on G Unit with the song "Shots Fired," a song whose chorus recommends murdering 50 Cent and G Unit.
Ruff Ryders 4 Life
The Lox Lyrics
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Ruff Ryder for life (hey)
Ruff Ryder for life (hey)
(Styles P)
I'm on my new shit
you ain't listening good
I pull out the hawk use it as a q-tip
D-block totally apostle but no church's
lay you out is my soul purpose (yeah)
Light a blunt hear the ghost out
I could make ya soul surface
Here's my philosophy I ain't really chillin
til I'm looking out the windows and see deers on the property
rabbits hopping around habit's popping pound
lighting blunts constantly ain't no time for me
SP the war lord take ya jaw off wit a saw-off sawed off
Top floor or the waldorf bagging the yay
we stil trying to get a wagon a today (uh!)
This is D-block nigga holiday Styles
and I never put my magnum away (hey)
(Chorus)
(Styles P) My yak, My cups, My niggaz, My ice,
Ruff Ryder 4 Life (hey)
(Sheek Louch) My dutch, My haze, My spot, My life,
Ruff Ryder 4 Life (hey)
(Styles P) My money, My house, My Car, My Ice,
Ruff Ryder 4 Life (hey)
(Sheek Louch) My niggaz Ryde or die side by side by side,
you know why? Ruff Ryder 4 Life (hey)
(Jadakiss)
Yo, It a shame what the game has come to
The pen got a lot niggaz under the same pressure, the gun do
I understand you living but not that life
and stop it you just aight you not that nice
nigga I pack arenas pack the ninas
twenty thou worth of fabric pack the cleaners
and I just can't say it any clearer
only nigga that'll give it to me is the man in the mirror
They hate it but they love it in exchange
Piped out the denim seat covers in the Range
Wiped out all the above slots, I'm never gon' cool off
Nigga I'm dumb hot, I get it in one whop
My man said I need a one to three, he illin
All I need is another 1 in 3 million
Oh yeah it's nothin to murk you
I realize it really ain't worth it when I'm puffin the purple (hey)
(Chorus)
(Sheek Louch)
Yo, Yo, I don't rely on my voice to hold me (nah)
I spit don't promise niggaz shit can't a gangsta fold me
I bring it to the hardest nigga in ya crew (what up?)
baby nine that let off like a miniature ooz
we could let it ratta - tatta (yeah)
climb the fire escape ladder
Dump out watch muh'fuckers scatter
Lose bladder, piss in ya favorite jeans
Niggaz make-up more shit than Maybeline
The Vince McMahon, Ted DeBiase
Thirty of Courvoise', blunt in my mouth
Crack in the streets weed bags bustin out
Dime bitches that I'm fuckin wanna curse me out
Hatin niggaz in the hood wanna hearse me out
Fuck 'em, come do it, the rifle is antique
knife on the tip glorying niggaz
got connects with some old civil warrior niggaz lets go
(Chorus)
In Ruff Ryders 4 Life, The Lox describe their loyalty and dedication to their crew, Ruff Ryders. The song starts with Styles P rapping about his new mindset, which is aggressive and hostile. He boasts that he is the warlord and carries a saw-off shotgun to take anyone down. He also talks about his philosophy of not being content until he sees deers on his property and his D-block crew is still trying to make money by selling drugs. Sheek Louch follows with his verse in which he talks about his reliance on himself and his gangsta style. He mentions his baby nine, which is his miniature ooz, and how he can take on any hardest nigga in the crew. He also talks about his hate from the people in the hood but believes in ignoring them and doing what he does best, which is hustling. Jadakiss follows with his verse, addressing his critics who hate on him but also love his rap style. He mentions how he can pack arenas and pack his ninas while other people are under the same pressure. He also boasts of buying expensive Range Rovers and wiping out all the above slots.
Line by Line Meaning
Ruff Ryder for life (hey)
They are committed to being a part of the Ruff Ryder crew for the rest of their lives
I'm on my new shit
I am trying new things
you ain't listening good
You are not paying close attention
I pull out the hawk use it as a q-tip
I use my gun like a q-tip to clean out anyone who gets in my way
shot gun up in ya nostrils I'm hostile
I am ready to attack with my shotgun if necessary
D-block totally apostle but no church's
I am part of D-block and a true believer in its ways
lay you out is my soul purpose (yeah)
I am driven to defeat my opponents
Light a blunt hear the ghost out
I smoke to relax and listen to my inner voice
I could make ya soul surface
I can bring out your true self
Here's my philosophy I ain't really chillin
My life philosophy is that I am never truly relaxed
til I'm looking out the windows and see deers on the property
I will only feel truly satisfied when I see deer on my property
rabbits hopping around habit's popping pound
Rabbits are hopping around while I smoke and listen to music
lighting blunts constantly ain't no time for me
I am too busy smoking and doing other things to have free time
SP the war lord take ya jaw off wit a saw-off sawed off
I am a powerful person who can cause a lot of damage with my shotgun
Top floor or the waldorf bagging the yay
I am living a luxurious life while selling drugs
we stil trying to get a wagon a today (uh!)
We are still working hard to achieve our goals
My yak, My cups, My niggaz, My ice, Ruff Ryder 4 Life (hey)
I am committed to the Ruff Ryder crew and my friends, alcohol, and jewelry
My dutch, My haze, My spot, My life, Ruff Ryder 4 Life (hey)
My life revolves around smoking weed and hanging out in my spot
My money, My house, My Car, My Ice, Ruff Ryder 4 Life (hey)
My material possessions are important to me and I am committed to the Ruff Ryder crew
My niggaz Ryde or die side by side by side, you know why? Ruff Ryder 4 Life (hey)
I am loyal to my friends who are part of the Ruff Ryder crew and we will stick together forever
Yo, It a shame what the game has come to
It is sad to see what the rap game has become
The pen got a lot niggaz under the same pressure, the gun do
Many rappers are facing pressure from both the music industry and violence
I understand you living but not that life
I know you are trying to survive but you are not living the same life as me
and stop it you just aight you not that nice
Stop pretending like you are better than me when you are not
nigga I pack arenas pack the ninas
I am a successful rapper and carry a lot of guns with me
twenty thou worth of fabric pack the cleaners
I have a lot of designer clothes that I need to have dry cleaned
and I just can't say it any clearer
I cannot make it any more obvious
only nigga that'll give it to me is the man in the mirror
I am the only one who can truly motivate myself
They hate it but they love it in exchange
People pretend to hate my success but secretly envy me
Piped out the denim seat covers in the Range
I have made my car look even more fashionable by adding custom seat covers
Wiped out all the above slots, I'm never gon' cool off
I have taken over the rap game and will never lose my cool
Nigga I'm dumb hot, I get it in one whop
I am really successful and can make a lot of money quickly
My man said I need a one to three, he illin
My friend thinks I need a break but he is mistaken
All I need is another 1 in 3 million
I just need one more successful thing to make it big
Oh yeah it's nothin to murk you
I could easily kill you
I realize it really ain't worth it when I'm puffin the purple (hey)
I do not want to engage in violence when I am relaxing and smoking weed
Yo, Yo, I don't rely on my voice to hold me (nah)
I do not rely solely on my rapping career to define me
I spit don't promise niggaz shit can't a gangsta fold me
I am an independent person and do not let anyone control me
I bring it to the hardest nigga in ya crew (what up?)
I do not back down from anyone, even the most intimidating people
baby nine that let off like a miniature ooz
I carry a small but powerful gun
we could let it ratta - tatta (yeah)
We could engage in a gunfight
climb the fire escape ladder
I can escape danger by climbing a fire escape ladder
Dump out watch muh'fuckers scatter
I will make people run away by shooting at them
Lose bladder, piss in ya favorite jeans
I will make people so scared that they will urinate in their pants
Niggaz make-up more shit than Maybeline
People are always lying and exaggerating their stories
The Vince McMahon, Ted DeBiase
I am like a professional wrestler or a successful businessman
Thirty of Courvoise', blunt in my mouth
I am drinking expensive liquor and smoking weed
Crack in the streets weed bags bustin out
Drugs are being sold on the streets and are in high demand
Dime bitches that I'm fuckin wanna curse me out
Women who I am sleeping with are angry with me for some reason
Hatin niggaz in the hood wanna hearse me out
People in my neighborhood want to kill me
Fuck 'em, come do it, the rifle is antique
I am not afraid of anyone and will defend myself with my old-fashioned rifle
knife on the tip glorying niggaz
I have a sharp knife that I can use to intimidate people
got connects with some old civil warrior niggaz lets go
I am connected to powerful people who can help me if necessary
Contributed by Lillian I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dark Fool
2018 LOX all day
T' CHALLA
Ruff Ryders 2020 🤙🏽🤟🏽
S Samson
2021 LOX FOR LIFE ✊🏻✊🏻
Mighty Whitey - Free Entertainment Page
sick beat
ANGELIC DEMONIC
TF they wont let me push the like button!! THIS MY SHIT!!! L.O.X/RR/D-BLOCK💯💪🏾🔥🔥🔥
Ferarri Brown
I remember buying this gem for 30 bucks back when it came out years ago. I still dont regret that purchase and I don't think I ever will.
But the last song was a pop song. I def didn't feel that track lol.
Ilyes Ibrahim
Hip hop= L.O.X.
Salute from Somalia
Galaxy Glory
Hip hop foreva!
QueenGoddess85
I love the ruff ryders music
GL Voyceboxxx
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