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.
Y
The Lox Lyrics
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Two guns up motherfucker
Uh huh
Yeah
Niggaz runnin around yappin with dicks in they mouth
My Niggaz
Shit is serious L.O.X.
Couldn't even put three niggaz togehther and come up
Shit is fo' real
Yo
[Styles]
I pack a 4 5
Puff a blunt and get high
Don't give a fuck if I die 'cause my son is alive
I grew up doing dumb shit that made me wise
Could of died ten times
That made me live
Sell my soul
Not for no cars and gold
I been through it 'cause my scars is old
Remember the time
I used to puff dimes
And think the law was cold
Back then when my mom played my father's role
Now I'm a man
Runnin with a gun in the vest
It feel good with my son on my chest
I want to quit
But I'm one of the best
Fuck around I might run to the west
Lay low and get blunted to death
Niggaz is wack
I can't say it plainer than that
Dog you shine in the front but it rain in the back
Fuck the middle
'cause the middle do a lot and a little
Stuck in between but y'all niggaz won't see the riddle
Settle for less
A general but don't meddle my chest
Die for my niggas nevertheless
Can't find a nigga better than this
Kiss and the Louch
Every man ahead of the group
Regretting the coup
y'all niggas want the red in my boots
Hole in my shirt
Twist a nigga wig and leave me dead in the dirt
I see the rollie not move but the shit still work
Motherfucker that'll make you a jerk
Cocksucker
CHORUS:
Ay yo what y'all gon do now
y'all fucked up now
Niggas
How deep is your crew now
y'all fucked up now
Don't make us heat you down (you know what I'm sayin ?diego?)
y'all fucked up now (This ain't no fuckin joke niggas is hungry)
We the nicest niggas around (Fuck is wrong)
y'all fucked up now (yeah yeah ay yo ay yo ay yo)
[Sheek]
I pay off blue suits that's Sucio
And I put drugs in my girl koochie yo
A bad bitch that kill
So when you put the dogs on her you smell Massengill Summer's Eve
Puttin drugs in coffee hip to the D's
I play smarter
That's why my flights now be charter
Ten seater
What you know about a Porsche at a meter
Next to koochie freak those
Tickets keep those
And you can mail to my postbox down in Melrose
I ain't the nigga that you see
Posted on cop walls
I'm that eighteen and up
Mamis on my balls
y'all can't figure the great one
Sheek be Jason
Not cops
But that legendary nigga my pops
I bust shots like bums at a bar but far
>From a lush
Everything about this cat be plush
And I'm quick to do dirt since I'm through your shirt
Like nothing
Lift a arm I hit those under your wing
Yo why you following this cat
Hey he about to get pushed back
You could poke your chest out in the street
That's cool
But in a bing this fool
Was like Louis Rich meat
We don't run from y'all
We scatter for guns on y'all
What you know about two 380's inside a basketball
And when it's beef
Store on his side with burners on Coronas
We the best that ever did it
If you need us telephone us
What the fuck nigga
CHORUS
[Jadakiss]
Yo
A nigga want to go to war with Kiss
Find him a ditch
Old school niggas tell me I remind of rich
'cause I take the kids shopping and send em on bus trips
Hoppin out a rough six
With sweats and scuffed kicks
I supply all the dealers and tell em to stuff nix
I done signed every autograph and took every flick
I'm quite sure that I coulda hit
Every chick
But I didn't ones that I did gave em heavy dick
All day
The LOX flow hotter than broadway
Election time tryin na cop blow in the hallway
And their ain't enough plates for y'all to eat with me
Stingy nigga but I share my slugs equally
I put half where your waist at
And half where your face at
Yo we in from a new spot let somebody taste that
From your street rappin's only one of my plans
I got dirty south niggas payin a hundred a gram
And I could care less how much you shift the scan
However you get it you supposed to hit your man
But we don't hold the grudges
We control the budgets
And do whatever the fuck we want to do nigga fuck it
CHORUS
The Lox's song Y is an aggressive track where each member of the group, Jadakiss, Styles P, and Sheek Louch, takes turns rapping about their gangster lifestyles and warning their enemies to not mess with them. The chorus repeats the phrase "y'all fucked up now," suggesting that the group is not to be underestimated. The verses are filled with references to guns, drugs, and violence, as well as the group's loyalty to each other and their desire to provide for their families.
Styles P starts off the song by reflecting on his past experiences and the wisdom he's gained from them. He also acknowledges that he takes risks because of his son, who he wants to provide for. Sheek Louch raps about his luxurious lifestyle and his ability to outsmart the police. He warns anyone who tries to follow him that they will be "pushed back." Jadakiss finishes the song by boasting about his success in the music industry and how he takes care of those around him.
Overall, the song is a defiant statement from The Lox that they are not to be messed with. It's a reflection of the gangster rap genre that was popular in the late 90s and early 2000s, with emphasis on street credibility and bravado.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Expressing agreement or acknowledgement
Two guns up motherfucker
Displaying a defiant and aggressive attitude
Uh huh
Indicating understanding or affirmation
Niggaz runnin around yappin with dicks in they mouth
Critiquing individuals who speak foolishly or boastfully
My Niggaz
Addressing and acknowledging his close associates
Shit is serious L.O.X.
Highlighting the gravity and importance of the situation
Couldn't even put three niggaz togehther and come up
Implying the lack of creativity or innovation
With this combination (faggot)
Insulting and demeaning term directed at someone
Shit is fo' real
Emphasizing the authenticity and sincerity
Yo
An informal expression to get someone's attention
I pack a 4 5
Carrying a .45 caliber firearm
Puff a blunt and get high
Indulging in marijuana and experiencing intoxication
Don't give a fuck if I die 'cause my son is alive
Indicating a sense of fearlessness due to prioritizing his child's well-being
I grew up doing dumb shit that made me wise
Acknowledging past foolish actions that led to personal growth
Could of died ten times
Reflecting on near-death experiences
That made me live
Recognizing that surviving those moments of danger gave him a new appreciation for life
Sell my soul
Symbolically referring to compromising his integrity or values
Not for no cars and gold
Clarifying that material possessions are not worth sacrificing his soul for
I been through it 'cause my scars is old
Conveying resilience and strength gained from past experiences
Remember the time
Reflecting on a specific memory
I used to puff dimes
Recalling a time when he used to smoke small quantities of drugs
And think the law was cold
Believing that law enforcement was harsh or unsympathetic
Back then when my mom played my father's role
Referencing a single-parent household where his mother took on the responsibilities of both parents
Now I'm a man
Asserting his maturity and adulthood
Runnin with a gun in the vest
Carrying a firearm for protection
It feel good with my son on my chest
Expressing joy and fulfillment as a father
I want to quit
Expressing a desire to give up or retire
But I'm one of the best
Recognizing his exceptional skills or talent
Fuck around I might run to the west
Considering the possibility of relocating to the western part of the country
Lay low and get blunted to death
Seeking a period of relaxation and indulging in drugs
Niggaz is wack
Condemning others for their lack of skill or talent
I can't say it plainer than that
Expressing that his criticism is straightforward and easily understood
Dog you shine in the front but it rain in the back
Calling out someone for projecting a false or deceptive image
Fuck the middle
Rejecting mediocrity and settling for less
'cause the middle do a lot and a little
Highlighting the ineffectiveness or insignificance of those in the middle
Stuck in between but y'all niggaz won't see the riddle
Implying that others fail to recognize or understand the complexities of the situation
Settle for less
Encouraging others to strive for more and not accept mediocrity
A general but don't meddle my chest
Asserting leadership qualities and authority while protecting his own well-being
Die for my niggas nevertheless
Expressing loyalty and willingness to sacrifice for his associates
Can't find a nigga better than this
Affirming his exceptional skills or abilities
Kiss and the Louch
Referring to the group members Kiss and Louch
Every man ahead of the group
Indicating individual success within the overall group dynamic
Regretting the coup
Acknowledging past mistakes or regrets
y'all niggas want the red in my boots
Expressing envy or desire for his success or achievements
Hole in my shirt
Referring to a physical altercation or injury
Twist a nigga wig and leave me dead in the dirt
Threatening violence and potential death to his enemies
I see the rollie not move but the shit still work
Not being swayed or affected by material possessions
Motherfucker that'll make you a jerk
Highlighting that someone's disposition or behavior can be influenced by external factors
Cocksucker
Derogatory term used to insult or demean someone
Ay yo what y'all gon do now
Questioning the actions or intentions of others
y'all fucked up now
Conveying a sense of danger or impending consequences
Niggas
Referring to a group of men, potentially in a confrontational context
How deep is your crew now
Challenging the loyalty and strength of someone's associates
Don't make us heat you down
Warning that violence or retaliation may occur
We the nicest niggas around
Asserting their superiority or excellence
This ain't no fuckin joke niggas is hungry
Emphasizing their seriousness and determination
Yeah yeah ay yo ay yo ay yo
Informal expressions of agreement or encouragement
I pay off blue suits that's Sucio
Bribing or corrupting law enforcement officials
And I put drugs in my girl koochie yo
Engaging in illicit activities with his partner
A bad bitch that kill
Referring to his attractive and dangerous female companion
So when you put the dogs on her you smell Massengill Summer's Eve
Insinuating that his partner is using feminine hygiene products to mask drug-related odors
Puttin drugs in coffee hip to the D's
Concealing drugs in coffee to avoid law enforcement detection
I play smarter
Adopting a strategic and cunning approach
That's why my flights now be charter
Opting for private and exclusive travel arrangements
Ten seater
Referring to a private aircraft with ten seats
What you know about a Porsche at a meter
Boasting about owning and driving a luxury sports car
Next to koochie freak those
Indicating a preference for sexual encounters in luxurious settings
Tickets keep those
Refusing to cooperate with authorities or provide evidence against himself
And you can mail to my postbox down in Melrose
Providing an alternative means of communication and avoiding scrutiny
I ain't the nigga that you see
Asserting that his public image is not an accurate representation of his true persona
Posted on cop walls
Having his image displayed in wanted posters or police stations
I'm that eighteen and up
Referring to his adulthood and maturity
Mamis on my balls
Attracting female attention and interest
y'all can't figure the great one
Challenging others to comprehend or match his greatness
Sheek be Jason
Comparing himself to the iconic horror character Jason Voorhees
Not cops
Distinguishing himself from law enforcement
But that legendary nigga my pops
Acknowledging the achievements and influence of his father
I bust shots like bums at a bar but far
Claiming to be skilled and accurate with firearms
From a lush
In a state of intoxication or under the influence
Everything about this cat be plush
Referring to his luxurious and extravagant lifestyle
And I'm quick to do dirt since I'm through your shirt
Willingness to use violence or engage in criminal activities
Like nothing
Indicating ease or nonchalance towards acts of violence
Lift a arm I hit those under your wing
Suggesting a threat of violence against someone's group or associates
Yo why you following this cat
Questioning someone's allegiance or loyalty to the person being addressed
Hey he about to get pushed back
Implying that harm or retaliation will be inflicted upon the person being discussed
You could poke your chest out in the street
Displaying confidence or bravado in a public setting
That's cool
Expressing acceptance or indifference towards someone's behavior
But in a bing this fool
Indicating that in a prison environment, the person being mentioned will be at a disadvantage
Was like Louis Rich meat
Comparing someone to lower-quality or inferior products
We don't run from y'all
Asserting that they don't flee or retreat from their enemies
We scatter for guns on y'all
Preparing and arming themselves when faced with threats
What you know about two 380's inside a basketball
Boasting about unconventional methods of hiding weapons
And when it's beef
Referring to confrontations or conflicts
Store on his side with burners on Coronas
Describing carrying firearms in a concealed manner
We the best that ever did it
Claiming to be the most skilled or accomplished
If you need us telephone us
Offering assistance or support when necessary
What the fuck nigga
Expressing frustration or anger
Yo
An informal expression to get someone's attention
A nigga want to go to war with Kiss
Referring to himself and addressing someone who wants to engage in conflict
Find him a ditch
Confidently declaring the defeat or demise of his opponent
Old school niggas tell me I remind of rich
Being compared to successful individuals from a previous era
'cause I take the kids shopping and send em on bus trips
Demonstrating generosity and care towards children by providing them with enjoyable experiences
Hoppin out a rough six
Exiting a luxury vehicle, potentially a Rolls-Royce
With sweats and scuffed kicks
Presenting a casual and relaxed appearance
I supply all the dealers and tell em to stuff nix
Assuming a prominent role in the drug trade and instructing others on their operations
I done signed every autograph and took every flick
Engaging with fans and fulfilling their requests for autographs and photographs
I'm quite sure that I coulda hit
Confident in his ability to attract or engage with women
Every chick
Referring to women in a general sense
But I didn't ones that I did gave em heavy dick
Acknowledging past sexual encounters and suggesting he performed well
All day
Implying that his success with women is constant and ongoing
The LOX flow hotter than broadway
Claiming that their rap style and performance are superior to the popular Broadway theater scene
Election time tryin na cop blow in the hallway
Engaging in illegal activities, potentially related to drugs or firearms, during political campaigns
And their ain't enough plates for y'all to eat with me
Expressing the notion that others cannot match his level of success or prominence
Stingy nigga but I share my slugs equally
Contrasting his selfishness with his willingness to distribute violence or harm among his enemies
I put half where your waist at
Referring to ammunition that is strategically aimed at an opponent's lower body
And half where your face at
Referring to ammunition that is strategically aimed at an opponent's head or upper body
Yo we in from a new spot let somebody taste that
Announcing a fresh location or area of operations and inviting others to experience it
From your street rappin's only one of my plans
Indicating that his involvement in street-level rap is just one aspect of his overall goals and strategies
I got dirty south niggas payin a hundred a gram
Claiming to have a lucrative drug operation in the southern United States
And I could care less how much you shift the scan
Expressing indifference towards someone's attempts to deceive or manipulate him
However you get it you supposed to hit your man
Asserting that maintaining loyalty and supporting one's associates is crucial
But we don't hold the grudges
Highlighting a lack of desire for revenge or prolonged negative feelings
We control the budgets
Emphasizing their financial power and control
And do whatever the fuck we want to do nigga fuck it
Asserting independence and freedom to act without restraint
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DARRIN DEAN, DAVID STYLES, JASON PHILLIPS, KASSEEM DEAN, SEAN JACOBS
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