Juicy
The Nortorious B.I.G Lyrics


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(Fuck all you hoes! Get a grip, motherfucker!)

Yeah, this album is dedicated
To all the teachers that told me I'd never amount to nothin'
To all the people that lived above the buildings that I was hustlin' in front of
Called the police on me when I was just tryin' to make some money to feed my daughter (it's all good)
And all the niggas in the struggle
You know what I'm sayin'? It's all good, baby baby

It was all a dream, I used to read Word Up! magazine
Salt-n-Pepa and Heavy D up in the limousine
Hangin' pictures on my wall
Every Saturday Rap Attack, Mr. Magic, Marley Marl
I let my tape rock 'til my tape popped
Smokin' weed in Bambu, sippin' on Private Stock
Way back, when I had the red and black lumberjack
With the hat to match
Remember Rappin' Duke? Duh-ha, duh-ha
You never thought that hip-hop would take it this far
Now I'm in the limelight 'cause I rhyme tight
Time to get paid, blow up like the World Trade
Born sinner, the opposite of a winner
Remember when I used to eat sardines for dinner
Peace to Ron G, Brucie B, Kid Capri
Funkmaster Flex, Lovebug Starski
I'm blowin' up like you thought I would
Call the crib, same number, same hood
It's all good (It's all good)
And if you don't know, now you know, nigga

You know very well
Who you are
Don't let 'em hold you down
Reach for the stars
You had a goal
But not that many
'Cause you're the only one
I'll give you good and plenty

I made the change from a common thief
To up close and personal with Robin Leach
And I'm far from cheap
I smoke skunk with my peeps all day
Spread love, it's the Brooklyn way
The Moët and Alizé keep me pissy
Girls used to diss me
Now they write letters 'cause they miss me
I never thought it could happen, this rappin' stuff
I was too used to packin' gats and stuff
Now honeys play me close like butter play toast
From the Mississippi down to the East Coast
Condos in Queens, indo for weeks
Sold-out seats to hear Biggie Smalls speak
Livin' life without fear
Puttin' five karats in my baby girl's ear
Lunches, brunches, interviews by the pool
Considered a fool 'cause I dropped out of high school
Stereotypes of a black male misunderstood
And it's still all good
And if you don't know, now you know, nigga

You know very well
Who you are
Don't let 'em hold you down
Reach for the stars
You had a goal
But not that many
'Cause you're the only one
I'll give you good and plenty

Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis
When I was dead broke, man, I couldn't picture this
50-inch screen, money-green leather sofa
Got two rides, a limousine with a chauffeur
Phone bill about two G's flat
No need to worry, my accountant handles that
And my whole crew is loungin'
Celebratin' every day, no more public housin'
Thinkin' back on my one-room shack
Now my mom pimps a Ac' with minks on her back
And she loves to show me off of course
Smiles every time my face is up in The Source
We used to fuss when the landlord dissed us
No heat, wonder why Christmas missed us
Birthdays was the worst days
Now we sip Champagne when we thirsty
Uh, damn right, I like the life I live
'Cause I went from negative to positive
And it's all (It's all good, nigga)
And if you don't know, now you know, nigga

You know very well
Who you are
Don't let 'em hold you down
And if you don't know, now you know, nigga
Reach for the stars
You had a goal
But not that many
'Cause you're the only one
And if you don't know, now you know, nigga
I'll give you good and plenty

Representin' B-Town in the house
Junior Mafia, mad flavor
Uh, uh, yeah, aight

You know very well
Who you are
Don't let 'em hold you down
Reach for the stars
You had a goal
But not that many
'Cause you're the only one
I'll give you good and plenty

Biggie Smalls, it's all good, nigga
Junior Mafia, it's all good, nigga
Bad Boy, it's all good, nigga
It's all good
That's right, '94
And on and on, and on and on
You know very well
Who you are




Don't let 'em hold you down
Reach for the stars

Overall Meaning

The song “Juicy” by The Notorious B.I.G is a classic hip hop track that talks about the journey of Biggie from a struggling street dealer to a successful rapper. It is a tribute to the people who supported him throughout his journey and a message to the ones who doubted him. The song starts with a declaration that the album is dedicated to all his detractors, including the teachers who didn't believe in him and the people who called the cops on him while he was trying to make ends meet.


The song uses nostalgia to highlight the roots of hip hop and the influence of icons like Mr. Magic and Marley Marl on Biggie’s music style. He also reminisces about the days of struggle when he could barely afford to eat and had no roof over his head. The “Juicy” chorus tells the listener that they can achieve anything if they set their goals and work towards them. Notorious B.I.G tells his listeners to reach for the stars and chase their dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, this album is dedicated
This song is dedicated to those who doubted me but now I have proved them wrong.


To all the teachers that told me I'd never amount to nothin'
Addressing the teachers who underestimated him and told him that he would never achieve anything significant.


To all the people that lived above the buildings that I was hustlin' in front of
Acknowledging the residents of the buildings where he was conducting his illegal activities for surviving despite the situation.


Called the police on me when I was just tryin' to make some money to feed my daughter
The people above called the cops on him while he was only trying to provide for his child.


And all the niggas in the struggle
Finally, appreciating the people who were going through the same struggles as he did.


It was all a dream, I used to read Word Up! magazine
Reflecting on his beginnings, he states that he used to read popular magazines and dreaming of a better life.


Salt-n-Pepa and Heavy D up in the limousine
Reminiscing about the good times before achieving fame, he recalls listening to legendary hip-hop artists in a limousine.


Hangin' pictures on my wall
He hung posters of famous musicians on his walls.


Every Saturday Rap Attack, Mr. Magic, Marley Marl
Saturdays were special as popular Hip Hop events, and shows aired every Saturday, featuring artists like Mr. Magic and Marley Marl.


I let my tape rock 'til my tape popped
Playing his mixtape on repeat until it wore out.


Smokin' weed in Bambu, sippin' on Private Stock
Recollecting his drug use, he mentions smoking weed and drinking gin in a popular brand of rolling paper called 'Bambu' and 'Private Stock' liquor.


Way back, when I had the red and black lumberjack, with the hat to match
He speaks of a particular red-black lumberjack shirt paired with a matching hat, which was his fashion statement at the time.


Remember Rappin' Duke? Duh-ha, duh-ha
Acknowledging the novelty song 'Rappin Duke' by Shawn Brown, which celebrated hip-hop music.


You never thought that hip-hop would take it this far
Hip-hop was once considered a niche genre, but it has come far enough that even people who didn't initially believe in it are beginning to see its significance.


Now I'm in the limelight 'cause I rhyme tight
He shares how he has achieved fame for his rap skills.


Time to get paid, blow up like the World Trade
Similar to how the construction of the World Trade Centers was significant, he sees his rise to success as a monumental achievement.


Born sinner, the opposite of a winner
Revealing that he was once considered a 'sinner' in society but has now become a success story.


Remember when I used to eat sardines for dinner
Insight into his past financial situation where eating canned sardines was a primary source of protein.


Peace to Ron G, Brucie B, Kid Capri
Shouts out to popular DJ's like Ron G, Brucie B, and Kid Capri who supported his music early on.


Funkmaster Flex, Lovebug Starski
Mentions other influential DJs like Funkmaster Flex and Lovebug Starski.


I'm blowin' up like you thought I would
He is now a popular rapper as people expected him to be.


Call the crib, same number, same hood
Despite his success, his place of origin and phone number remains the same.


And if you don't know, now you know, nigga
Implying that if you haven't heard of him before, you should know who he is now, as he is big time.


You know very well, who you are
He reminds the listener of their true identity and not forgetting where they came from.


Don't let 'em hold you down, reach for the stars
He encourages fellow listeners not to let obstacles prevent them from achieving their goals and reaching for the stars.


You had a goal, but not that many
Acknowledging that people might have had ambitions but not as many as he has.


'Cause you're the only one, I'll give you good and plenty
He sees himself as unique, and therefore, encourages anyone to keep going and reach for what they deserve.


I made the change from a common thief
He made significant strides from his past and stopped thieving.


To up close and personal with Robin Leach
He rose to the top and now has even connected with the famous personality Robin Leach.


And I'm far from cheap
He is no longer cheap or struggling.


I smoke skunk with my peeps all day
He and his friends now habitually smoke an expensive type of marijuana known as a skunk.


Spread love, it's the Brooklyn way
A famous Brooklyn slogan instructing people to love and uplift each other.


The Moët and Alizé keep me pissy
Drinking expensive brands of alcohol like Moët and Alizé have become a regular part of his lifestyle.


Girls used to diss me
Women used to reject him romantically.


Now they write letters 'cause they miss me
People now yearn for his attention that he once never had.


I never thought it could happen, this rappin' stuff
He never thought he would become famous for his rapping talent.


I was too used to packin' gats and stuff
He used to be familiar with carrying weapons and illegal substances.


Now honeys play me close like butter play toast
Attractive women now generously pursue him.


From the Mississippi down to the East Coast
He's now famous, even away from his region and all over the country.


Condos in Queens, indo for weeks
He now owns luxury houses in Queens and indulges in marijuana use for long periods.


Sold-out seats to hear Biggie Smalls speak
People now purchase tickets to attend his concerts where he performs.


Livin' life without fear
He now lives life without any worries or troubles.


Puttin' five karats in my baby girl's ear
He spends a lot of money to adorn his daughter with expensive jewelry.


Lunches, brunches, interviews by the pool
He enjoys luxurious meals and interviews and spends leisure time by the poolside.


Considered a fool 'cause I dropped out of high school
He dropped out of high school, which people once saw as foolish.


Stereotypes of a black male misunderstood
He wants the listeners to stop labeling people based on their race.


And it's still all good
Even with his success, he reminds people that everything's alright.


Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis
He mentions classic game consoles from the past.


When I was dead broke, man, I couldn't picture this
He contrasts his financial struggles back then and his current luxurious lifestyle.


50-inch screen, money-green leather sofa
He now owns a 50-inch television and a green leather sofa, which he once thought to be impossible.


Got two rides, a limousine with a chauffeur
He owns two cars, including a limousine with a personal driver known as a chauffeur.


Phone bill about two G's flat
He no longer worries about his phone bills and can easily pay $2,000.


No need to worry, my accountant handles that
He is now wealthy enough for his accountant to handle his financial problems.


And my whole crew is loungin'
All his friends and associates can also enjoy life luxuriously.


Celebratin' every day, no more public housin'
He now lives a life of celebration, having escaped from the public housing system.


Thinkin' back on my one-room shack
Reflecting on his past home in a one-room house.


Now my mom pimps a Ac' with minks on her back
His mother now owns a luxury Cadillac car while additionally wearing a fur coat.


And she loves to show me off of course
She takes pride in showing her son's success off to other people.


Smiles every time my face is up in The Source
Seeing her son's face in a popular magazine called 'The Source' makes his proud mother smile.


We used to fuss when the landlord dissed us
He and his family used to argue with their landlord due to The previous living conditions.


No heat, wonder why Christmas missed us
They didn't have any heat, and even their Christmas was not as pleasant as for other families.


Birthdays was the worst days
They found birthdays particularly troublesome.


Now we sip Champagne when we thirsty
They even drink champagne when they feel thirsty, which is a significant contrast from before.


Uh, damn right, I like the life I live
Finally, he is grateful for the life he has and genuinely enjoys it.


'Cause I went from negative to positive
From a negative past, he has now moved to a place of positivity.


And it's all (It's all good, nigga)
Reiterating that it's still good despite the challenges in life.


Representin' B-Town in the house
Showing gratitude to his childhood neighborhood B-Town.


Junior Mafia, mad flavor
Referring to his group, Junior Mafia, their music, and the unique style they bring to the table.


Biggie Smalls, it's all good, nigga
Acknowledging himself while reassuring everyone that everything is still alright.


Junior Mafia, it's all good, nigga
Acknowledging his group, Junior Mafia, and them sharing the same sentiments that everything is still good.


Bad Boy, it's all good, nigga
Acknowledging his record label, Bad Boy Entertainment, while still insisting that everything is good.


It's all good
An assurance that everything is okay and still good.


That's right, '94
The year this song was released.


And on and on, and on and on
Reflecting on his successes and how he continues the enjoy himself and will keep going.




Lyrics © JELLYBEAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christopher Wallace, Sean Combs, James Mtume, Jean Claude Olivier

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@elliotb3061

+Frihman Are you joking? I could do the exact same thing to prove the exact opposite point!

Rappers in the 90s: "Never let me slip, 'cause if I slip, then I'm slippin'." - Dr. Dre/Snoop Dogg


Today's rappers: "So Imma dedicate this one verse to Oprah, on how the infamous, sensitive, N-word controls us, so many artists gave her an explanation to hold us, well this is my explanation, straight from Ethiopia: N-E-G-U-S: Definition, king, royalty." - Kendrick Lamar


You can't define old rap and new rap with two lines. There were a lot of shitty lines in the 90's and there are a lot of shitty lines now. However there's also a ton of amazing rappers doing their thing right now, too. Stop being so pretentious.



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@NotoriousBIG

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@Brutal_TV

The older I get, the harder this song hits me.

@chrismoonland4022

over 20 years

@TheBoyonBreakUntil

My dad showed me B.I.G. When I was around 9 years old especially this cover. I didn’t really got what the lyrics meant back then. Here I am at 17 with the lyrics hitting harder than a freight train.

@nolimitr86

@@TheBoyonBreakUntil me too I started listening to biggie in 2021 I'm 18 this year not really made my mind on whether or not go to college and listening to this really hits.

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