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.
loyalty and love
The Lox Lyrics
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D-block, forever
You fucking know, right
Loyalty and love
I ride went the homie to get buzzed (I ride)
I ride with the homie to get plugged (yeah)
Loyalty and love
I ride with the homie I bring the gloves
Loyalty and love
I ride with homie to the grave
I ride with the homie to the judge (you know)
Loyalty and love
Homies is family, but not blood
We came up together out the mud
You know what the fuck it is, I ain't got a fuck to give
I ain't got a buck to give, the niggas on that sucker shit
Got me on my '93, Wu, "Bring Da Ruckus" shit
Only break bread with the homies that I suffered with (mo homies)
That sucker shit don't reside here
you should slide or die from a wild nigga's idea (die)
We in the Taj in some fly gear
money machine, machine gun homie I swear (I swear)
I dare you to be loyal, try to diarrhea
You ain't seen em like us 'cause they don't make 'em homie (LOX)
You just a bitch ass nigga, don't get no makeup on me
Oughta get you popped in the neck, for my Jamaican homie
Yeah, still up in the jungle boy
Me and the homie and a half of P of jungle boys
Back then we moved Cocaine, we was unemployed
Stay in your place, make it your face, that my gun avoid
Loyalty and love
I ride went the homie to get buzzed
I ride with the homie to get plugged
Loyalty and love
I ride with the homie to go to war
I ride with the homie I bring the gloves
Loyalty and love (woo)
I ride with homie to the grave (ch'yeah)
I ride with the homie to the judge (facts Styles)
Loyalty and love (talk that shit nigga)
Homies is family, but not blood (talk that sass, talk that sass)
We came up together out the mud (ayo, ma pass my liquor, D-Block)
Ayo, you know what the fuck it is
and I know where the fuck you live (yeah)
You was on some thug shit, today you all positive
Motivation quotes and shit, early morning post and shit
Rise like a propeller, who the fuck is you Mandela?
Blunts in my hand fella, leftward sky dweller
Accountant for twenty years, haven't seen one bank teller (nah)
Pass on being close and shit
Finna kick some goals and shit
Give a nigga one verse
and tell him to make the most of it, nigga
What's all the fake smiles for?
your friendship is fake, you can't use me no more (no more)
I cut niggas off, that what the two-seater for
War, like you ain't seen that hundred shot by the door
Loyalty and love, oh you love my loyalty
Oh, you stick around 'cause my niggas is royalty (LOX)
Either way we went from blood to the mud
To laughing at these niggas like what? DMX voice
Loyalty and love (woo)
I ride went the homie to get buzzed (yeah)
I ride with the homie to get plugged (uh)
Loyalty and love (woo)
I ride with the homie to go to war (yeah)
I ride with the homie I bring the gloves (uh)
Loyalty and love (woo)
I ride with homie to the grave (yeah)
I ride with the homie to the judge (yeah)
Loyalty and love (come on)
Homies is family, but not blood
We came up together out the mud (yeah)
Loyalty and love (yup)
I ride with the homie when shit is real
You ride with homie to get in clubs
All you do is look at his Gram to see how he moving
When's the last time you called 'em to see how he doing
They just wanna catch it (catch it)
they ain't really for us
I had enough, I'm tired of supporting the supporters (I'm tired)
Shoe is on the other foot, all I hear is crickets
They don't even give a fuck, all they want is tickets (that's it)
Backstage passes (yup), dark shade glasses
When nothing is going on, niggas walk straight passed us
Fam on the weekends, never on a Tuesday
Loyalty and love, two L's nigga, cool J
Rich or poor or for war, never change son
Water and dirt is the mud that's what we came from
Smoke till we float and drink 'til we hurl
The only two things that you need in this world is
Loyalty and love (woo)
I ride went the homie to get buzzed
I ride with the homie to get plugged
Loyalty and love
I ride with the homie to go to war
I ride with the homie I bring the gloves
Loyalty and love
I ride with homie to the grave
I ride with the homie to the judge (LOX to death nigga)
Loyalty and love
Homies is family, but not blood (D-Block, D-Block forever)
We came up together out the mud
The Lox's song "Loyalty and Love" is about the importance of loyalty and love in relationships, especially between friends who have been through tough times together. The song speaks about how true friends are willing to ride together through thick and thin, supporting each other in both good and bad times. The song uses gritty, raw language to convey realness and authenticity, which is a trademark of many of the Lox's tracks.
The refrain, "Loyalty and love, I ride with the homie to get buzzed, I ride with the homie to get plugged, I ride with the homie to go to war, I ride with the homie, I bring the gloves," underscores the theme of sticking together through thick and thin. The verses describe the struggles that the Lox's members have gone through, including drug dealing, poverty and hustling, and how they have come out on top because of the bonds they have formed with one another.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was released in 2020 as part of the Lox's album "Living Off Xperience." Another fact is that the song features a sample of Wu-Tang Clan's "Bring Da Ruckus." Also, the song starts with the phrase "Lox to death," which is a nod to the Lox's long-standing commitment to their rap group. Another interesting fact is that the song features guest rapper Dave East. Additionally, the song's music video was directed by famed filmmaker Spike Jordan. The Lox performed the song on the popular radio show "The Breakfast Club" in September 2020.
The chords for the song are not currently available.
Line by Line Meaning
Lox to death, nigga
The LOX carries and lives out their loyalty in all aspects of their life.
D-block, forever
The LOX is a family and will always remain a family, unbreakable and invincible.
You fucking know, right
The LOX is a force to be reckoned with, and their loyalty and love are unshakeable.
Loyalty and love
The LOX prioritizes loyalty and love above all else in their relationships.
I ride went the homie to get buzzed (I ride)
The LOX will ride for their friends and family through the good times, like going out to have fun.
I ride with the homie to get plugged (yeah)
The LOX will ride for their friends and family through the bad times, like getting into trouble.
I ride with the homie to go to war (I ride)
The LOX will ride for their friends and family in times of conflict, like going to war.
I ride with the homie I bring the gloves
The LOX is willing to fight for their friends, always ready to protect them.
I ride with homie to the grave
The LOX will always be loyal to their friends, even in the afterlife.
I ride with the homie to the judge (you know)
The LOX will ride for their friends in court, always standing up for them.
Homies is family, but not blood
The LOX believes in the power of chosen family over biological family.
We came up together out the mud
The LOX rose out of poverty and hardship together, making their bond even stronger.
You know what the fuck it is, I ain't got a fuck to give
The LOX knows who they are and what they stand for, unapologetically.
I ain't got a buck to give, the niggas on that sucker shit
The LOX doesn't give their time or resources to fake people.
Got me on my '93, Wu, "Bring Da Ruckus" shit
The LOX is always ready to fight, like Wu-Tang Clan's aggressive anthem from 1993.
Only break bread with the homies that I suffered with (mo homies)
The LOX only trusts and shares with those who have been through hardships with them.
That sucker shit don't reside here
The LOX doesn't tolerate fake or dishonest behavior in their circle.
you should slide or die from a wild nigga's idea (die)
The LOX warns that those who cause trouble in their circle will face serious consequences.
We in the Taj in some fly gear
The LOX celebrates their friendship and success while enjoying the finer things in life.
money machine, machine gun homie I swear (I swear)
The LOX is making money while staying true to their roots and remaining armed and ready for action.
I dare you to be loyal, try to diarrhea
The LOX challenges others to be truly loyal to their friends, no matter the situation.
You ain't seen em like us 'cause they don't make 'em homie (LOX)
The LOX believes that their bond and loyalty are unparalleled and unique.
You just a bitch ass nigga, don't get no makeup on me
The LOX calls out fake people, warning them not to try and get close to them.
Oughta get you popped in the neck, for my Jamaican homie
The LOX threatens violence against those who disrespect their friends.
Yeah, still up in the jungle boy
The LOX is still living in the hood and representing where they come from.
Me and the homie and a half of P of jungle boys
The LOX is still close with their childhood friends and peers from their old neighborhood.
Back then we moved Cocaine, we was unemployed
The LOX remembers their rough past when they had to resort to dealing drugs out of desperation.
Stay in your place, make it your face, that my gun avoid
The LOX advises others to stay out of trouble and avoid their wrath.
I ride with the homie when shit is real
The LOX is always there for their friends and family when they need them the most.
You ride with homie to get in clubs
The LOX emphasizes the difference between real loyalty and simply using someone to gain access to social events.
All you do is look at his Gram to see how he moving
The LOX points out that fake friends only care about how their friends are perceived on social media.
When's the last time you called 'em to see how he doing
The LOX calls out fake friends who don't actually care about their friends' wellbeing.
They just wanna catch it (catch it)
The LOX knows that fake friends only want to be involved to benefit themselves.
they ain't really for us
The LOX warns that fake friends are not true allies and will ultimately betray their loyalty.
I had enough, I'm tired of supporting the supporters (I'm tired)
The LOX is tired of those who don't reciprocate the loyalty that they give to others.
Shoe is on the other foot, all I hear is crickets
Those who have been fake or unloyal are now the ones in need, but no one is helping them.
They don't even give a fuck, all they want is tickets (that's it)
Fake friends only care about using their connections, not about the actual person they claim to be friends with.
Rich or poor or for war, never change son
The LOX's loyalty is unwavering, no matter what the situation.
Water and dirt is the mud that's what we came from
The LOX's friendship was forged in poverty and hardship, making their bond even stronger.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: Jason Terrance Phillips, David Styles, Sean Divine Jacobs
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jreel
Jada's verses should be scripted in stone. This man says some of the realest shit.
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The Ghost spit life 🔥🔥on here 2....
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He has his seat on the table of the greatest MC....
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ekklektikk both him and ghost are top 50 all time on real hip hop shit
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What he say?
@brandonchase5199
He perfected rap.
@melvintaylor3653
The best 3 man group in existence. This is what real music all about.
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💯✊🏿
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Migos: Hold our platinum plaques.