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.
The Interview Part II
The Lox Lyrics
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Livon Off Experience
The LOX man
Word up
We doin it hard, cause we just livin off experience
And we just do it and we do it for real
"The Interview Part II" by The Lox is a hip-hop track in which the rappers explain the meaning behind their group name. The lyrics suggest that "L-O-X" stands for "Livin' Off Experience," conveying the sense that the group's success and credibility in the hip-hop world come from their real-life experiences rather than any particular talent or training. The line "We doin it hard, cause we just livin off experience" suggests that the group members have overcome challenges and obstacles in their lives and careers, and that this has contributed to their success.
The overall tone of the lyrics is one of confidence and swagger, reflecting the group's status as seasoned veterans of the hip-hop industry. When they say "And we just do it and we do it for real," they seem to be asserting their dominance over younger, less experienced rappers who may be more concerned with creating a false image or persona for themselves. Overall, "The Interview Part II" is a celebration of the power of lived experience, as well as a reminder that in hip-hop, authenticity and credibility are everything.
Line by Line Meaning
So what's L-O-X about?
Can you please explain the meaning behind 'L-O-X'?
Livin Off Experience
'L-O-X' stands for 'Livin Off Experience'.
The LOX man
Referring to them as 'The LOX man'.
Word up
Affirmative and expressing agreement.
We doin it hard, cause we just livin off experience
We work hard and strive for success because our only source of income is based on our past experiences.
And we just do it and we do it for real
We put in our full effort and make sure to carry out our actions genuinely.
Contributed by Kaylee W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.