Big Poppa
The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Twista & Krazyie Bone Lyrics


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Uh, uh, check it out (yeah), uh
Junior M.A.f.i.a., uh (hehe, mm)
Uh (I like this) yeah, yeah
Nine-fo' (keep bangin')

To all the ladies in the place with style and grace
Allow me to lace these lyrical douches, in your bushes (uh)
Who rock grooves and make moves with all the mommies
The back of the club, sippin' Moet, is where you'll find me (what?)
The back of the club, mackin' hoes, my crew's behind me (uh)
Mad question askin', blunt passin', music blastin'
But I just can't quit
Because one of these honies Biggie gots ta creep with
Sleep with, keep the ep a secret, why not
Why blow up my spot 'cause we both got hot?
Now check it, I got more Mack than Craig and in the bed
Believe me sweetie I got enough to feed the needy
No need to be greedy I got mad friends with Benz's
C-notes by the layers, true fuckin' players (uh)
Jump in the Rover and come over
Tell your friends jump in the GS3
I got the chronic by the tree, 'cause

(I love it when you call me Big Poppa)
Throw your hands in the air, if you's a true player
(I love it when you call me Big Poppa)
To the honies gettin' money playin' niggas like dummies
(I love it when you call me Big Poppa)
Ya got a gun up in your waist, please don't shoot up the place (why?)
'Cause I see some ladies tonight
That should be havin' my baby (uh), baby (uh)

Straight up honey really I'm askin'
Most of these niggas think they be mackin', but they be actin'
Who they attractin' with that line, "What's your name, what's your sign?"
Soon as he buy that wine I just creep up from behind
And ask what your interests are, who you be with
Things to make you smile, what numbers to dial
You gon' be here for a while, I'm gon' go call my crew
You go call your crew
We can rendezvous at the bar around two
Plans to leave, throw the keys to 'Lil Cease
Pull the truck up, front, and roll up the next blunt
So we can steam on the way to the telly go fill my belly
A t-bone steak, cheese eggs and Welch's grape
Conversate for a few, 'cause in a few, we gon' do
What we came to do, ain't that right boo (true)
Forget the telly we just go to the crib
And watch a movie in the jacuzzi smoke L's while you do me

(I love it when you call me Big Poppa)
Throw your hands in the air, if you's a true player
(I love it when you call me Big Poppa)
To the honies gettin' money playin' niggas like dummies, uh
(I love it when you call me Big Poppa)
Ya got a gun up in your waist, please don't shoot up the place (why?)
'Cause I see some ladies tonight
That should be havin' my baby, baby (uh)

(How ya livin' Biggie Smalls?)
In mansion and Benz's givin' ends to my friends and it feels stupendous
Tremendous cream, fuck a dollar and a dream
Still tote gats strapped with infrared beams (what?)
Choppin O's, smokin' lye an' Optimo's
Money hoes and clothes all a nigga knows (all a nigga knows)
A foolish pleasure, whatever
I had to find the buried treasure (for what?), So grams I had to measure
However living better now, Gucci sweater now
Drop top BM's, I'm the man girlfriend

Honey check it (check it)
tell your friends, to get with my friends (your friends)
And we can be friends
shit we can do this every weekend (that's right)
Aight? Is that aight with you?
Yeah, keep bangin'

I love it when you call me Big Poppa)
Throw your hands in the air, if you's a true player
(I love it when you call me Big Poppa)
To the honies gettin' money playin' niggas like dummies, uh
(I love it when you call me Big Poppa)
Ya got a gun up in your waist, please don't shoot up the place (why?)
'Cause I see some ladies tonight
That should be havin' my baby, baby (uh)





Check it out, nine-fo' shit for dat ass, uh
Puff Daddy, Biggie Smalls, Junior M.A.F.I.A, represent baby, baby, uh

Overall Meaning

The Notorious B.I.G.’s β€œBig Poppa” is a smooth and seductive track that serves as an ode to the rapper’s celebrity status and the women who follow him. The song opens with a fantastic beat and a Junior M.A.F.I.A. shout-out, followed by Biggie’s famous bars telling the ladies in the club that he’s the one they want to be with. He goes on to detail his plans to get with a honey and keep it on the down-low, with lines like: β€œBecause one of these hunnies Biggie gots ta creep with / Sleep with, keep the ep a secret, why not?”


The chorus (repeated thrice throughout the song) expresses Biggie’s love for being called β€œBig Poppa” and he calls upon everyone in the club who’s a true player and the honies getting money playing men like dummies to throw their hands in the air. The second verse opens with a line that calls out the other men trying to get with women in the club, and details how Biggie goes about getting his women, with lines like: β€œAnd ask what your interests are, who you be with / Things to make you smile, what numbers to dial.” The song ends with a shout-out to his friends and a final Junior M.A.F.I.A. shout. Overall, β€œBig Poppa” is a song that highlights the rapper’s suaveness and his way with the ladies.


Line by Line Meaning

To all the ladies in the place with style and grace
Biggie greets all the women who are present, commending them for their elegance and poise.


Allow me to lace these lyrical douches, in your bushes (uh)
Biggie promises to use his rap skills to serenade the women and excite their passions with his lyrics.


Who rock grooves and make moves with all the mommies
Biggie describes the women who are great dancers and have a good time moving to the music with their friends.


The back of the club, sippin' Moet, is where you'll find me (what?)
Biggie explains that he usually hangs out with his friends at the back of the club sipping Moet champagne and having a good time, enjoying the atmosphere.


The back of the club, mackin' hoes, my crew's behind me (uh)
Biggie reports that he's often at the back of the club flirting with women (whom he calls hoes) while his friends are surrounding him trying to do the same thing.


Mad question askin', blunt passin', music blastin'
Biggie describes the party vibe as people ask him many questions, they share a joint while the music is blasting loudly.


Because one of these honies Biggie gots ta creep with, Sleep with, keep the ep a secret, why not
Biggie explains his plan of seduction, he wants to have a secret affair with one of the women he meets at the club.


Why blow up my spot 'cause we both got hot?
Biggie defends his plan, asking why he should give up the chance to be with someone who also has a high sex appeal.


Now check it, I got more Mack than Craig and in the bed
Biggie asserts that he's more charming and attractive to women than Craig, another well-known womanizer, and that he's also very good in bed.


Believe me sweetie I got enough to feed the needy
Biggie assures the woman that he has everything she wants and needs when it comes to sex, and there's no better lover than him.


No need to be greedy I got mad friends with Benz's
Biggie claims that he's not selfish with his possessions and wealth, he has many friends who could share their fancy Benz cars with him.


C-notes by the layers, true fuckin' players (uh)
Biggie boasts of his wealth, he has many stacks of hundred dollar bills, and he and his friends are true players in the dating game.


Jump in the Rover and come over, Tell your friends jump in the GS3
Biggie invites the woman and her friends to get into his Range Rover car and follow him, then informs her that his friends are driving a Lexus GS300.


I got the chronic by the tree, 'cause (I love it when you call me Big Poppa)
Biggie reveals that he has marijuana (also called chronic) in his car parked under a tree nearby. He is pleased when the woman calls him by his nickname 'Big Poppa.'


Throw your hands in the air, if you's a true player
Biggie encourages everyone at the party to raise their hands if they consider themselves a true player or someone who is great with women and could get whatever they want.


To the honies gettin' money playin' niggas like dummies
Biggie calls out the women who use men for their money and lead them on, leading the men on while making it obvious that they are not interested in them romantically.


Ya got a gun up in your waist, please don't shoot up the place (why?)
Biggie disapproves of people bringing weapons into a club and asks those who have one, to not shoot anyone at the party without a valid reason.


'Cause I see some ladies tonight That should be havin' my baby (uh), baby (uh)
Biggie spots a few women at the party whom he finds attractive and would like to have a future with and raise children.


Straight up honey really I'm askin' Most of these niggas think they be mackin', but they be actin'
Biggie complains that most men at the party are bragging and pretending that they can pick up women easily, but in reality, they have no idea of how to do it.


Who they attractin' with that line, "What's your name, what's your sign?"
Biggie mocks men who think they can attract women by asking them their names and zodiac signs, which he thinks is a stupid line to use to flirt with anyone.


Soon as he buy that wine I just creep up from behind
Biggie explains how he can get close to women, he waits until another man buys them drinks then approaches them when they are not paying attention to anyone else.


And ask what your interests are, who you be with
Biggie asks the woman he's flirting with about her interests, who she's friends with, and what she likes to do.


Things to make you smile, what numbers to dial
Biggie tries to impress the woman by asking her about the things that make her happy and what numbers she could dial for different kinds of services.


You gon' be here for a while, I'm gon' go call my crew
Biggie tells the woman he plans to spend some time talking to her and will get his friends to come and join them later.


You go call your crew
Biggie suggests that the woman should also invite her friends to the party/club so they all can hang out together.


We can rendezvous at the bar around two
Biggie proposes a time and place to meet with the woman at the club, which is the bar area around two o'clock.


Plans to leave, throw the keys to 'Lil Cease
Biggie plans to leave the club after the party, and he will give his car keys to one of his friends, 'Lil Cease.


Pull the truck up, front, and roll up the next blunt
Biggie explains that they will bring their truck up to the front of the club and then light up the next joint.


So we can steam on the way to the telly go fill my belly
Biggie plans to go to the hotel where he's staying with the woman he's interested in, they will stop at a restaurant to get food before going there.


A t-bone steak, cheese eggs and Welch's grape
Biggie reveals his preference for food, he likes a specific type of steak, cheese eggs, and drinks Welch's grape juice.


Conversate for a few, 'cause in a few, we gon' do
Biggie suggests they have a conversation while waiting for food, but he has other plans in mind once they finish eating.


What we came to do, ain't that right boo (true)
Biggie reminds the woman of their plan, and asks if she's ready for it, she agrees (true).


Forget the telly we just go to the crib And watch a movie in the jacuzzi smoke L's while you do me
Biggie suggests that they don't need to go to the hotel; they can go to his home and watch a movie while relaxing in the jacuzzi and smoking pre-rolled marijuana joints while they have sex.


To the honies gettin' money playin' niggas like dummies, uh
Biggie again acknowledges the women who are trying to play men for their money, however, he seems to be enjoying this aspect of the party.


"How ya livin' Biggie Smalls?"
Biggie responds in the third person, to a voice asking him how he's living, probably a fan or someone else at the party.


In mansion and Benz's givin' ends to my friends and it feels stupendous
Biggie explains his wealth; he has mansions and luxury cars which he shares with his friends. He is pleased with his lifestyle and the way he can help his friends.


Tremendous cream, fuck a dollar and a dream
Biggie refers to his earning potential, he has earned a lot of money, and this is better than just having a small amount of money while having a dream of making it big.


Still tote gats strapped with infrared beams (what?)
Even with his wealth and success, Biggie still carries a loaded gun with his crew, with an attached infrared scope.


Choppin O's, smokin' lye an' Optimo's
Biggie describes his activities, which include cutting drugs, smoking marijuana, and using Optimo cigars as a vehicle for smoking marijuana.


Money hoes and clothes all a nigga knows (all a nigga knows)
Biggie admits that he has limited interests and only seems to think about money, women, and clothing.


A foolish pleasure, whatever
Biggie knows that his lavish lifestyle is not the wisest way to live but enjoys it nonetheless.


I had to find the buried treasure (for what?), So grams I had to measure
Biggie references his past involvement with drug dealing, he had to find the source of the drugs, which he measures before selling on.


However living better now, Gucci sweater now
Biggie acknowledges that life for him has changed since he became a famous rapper. He has more wealth, and hence can afford luxury items, such as Gucci sweaters.


Drop top BM's, I'm the man girlfriend
Biggie shows off his BMW convertible and asserts that he's the alpha male in relationships.


Honey check it (check it), tell your friends, to get with my friends (your friends)
Biggie invites the woman to ask her friends to contact his friends to organize a fun time and hang out together.


And we can be friends, shit we can do this every weekend (that's right)
Biggie suggests that they can extend the invitation to meet up weekly and continue the fun.


Aight? Is that aight with you? Yeah, keep bangin'
Biggie confirms if the plan is good with the woman, she agrees with him, he gives her a high five and declares that the party will continue as usual.


I love it when you call me Big Poppa
Biggie again appreciates being called by his nickname, which he finds endearing and flattering.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: O'Kelly Isley, Christopher Jasper, Ernie Isley, Rudolph Isley, Ronald Isley, Christopher Wallace, Marvin Isley

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@bizzy523

Krayzie said ain’t no way twista bout to do me like that .. proceeds with the most vicious verse ever

@johnnycee9325

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@johnw.3636

I watched an interview where he said he ripped it on this track because he hated his verse on the original. He was really intending that verse as just a warm up to get in the zone, but Diddy loved it and insisted that be the verse they used. So KB said when he got the opportunity on this track he chose to do it the way he wanted to do it to begin with.

@Lifalane

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@ImLongleggz

Man I remember when I first heard this when this came out, I was playing this on my radio when it came out πŸ˜† Man legends never die.. R.i.P Biggie SmallsπŸ™πŸΎ

@koreysylver9276

β€œNiggas ain’t ready for this one cause I’m on a mission to get even, better believe it. I’m heavily heated, it’s easy to see me, if you wanna see me, let that be the reason!” WHAT!!!

@kellybennett8092

My brother made me memorize this song when I was 13. Probably the only rap song I know by heart. I’m a metal head, but I admittedly love this song.

@GoodOne917

Weird enuff this hip hop head love metal.

@alanzilla1351

Pretty sure you'll love Tech N9ne

@krsporlaneff2549

@@GoodOne917 Not at all. I'm a metal head like Kelly, but I like a lot some bands that have a rap/hiphop vocal, like Rage Against the Machine, Bloodywood, Biohazard and Mushroomhead.

I don't have in my playlist songs of musicians like Eminem, Dr. Dre, 2Pac or even Notorious, but sometimes (like, twice a semester) they are good to listen just to "listen anything different of heavy metal". Notorious is the best IMO, he would be undoubtedly the best rapper in the entire world if he's alive.

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