In 1995, the Memphis underground rap group, then named "Triple 6 Mafia", released its first official album, Mystic Stylez. It had recorded this album by using the profits from its highly successful underground tape Smoked Out, Loced Out. The members then changed the group's name to "Three 6 Mafia" (or sometimes "3-6 Mafia") and now use the Triple-6 name on the compilations of reissued tracks from their underground tapes. They did this because radio stations supposedly refused to play the songs of a group whose name included a reference to the number 666. There are also rumors that the name was changed because of copyright reasons due to a falling out with others in the Memphis rap scene. The group has had a number of disputes with former allies, namely Playa Fly, Gangsta Blac, and Skinny Pimp. In fact, some say that the group was originally named "Three Six Mafia" (all words spelled out), then switched to "Triple Six" for similar reasons.
On the 1995 single "Live By Yo Rep", the group had accused Cleveland group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony of stealing its style (a mix of quasi-harmonic rapping and blatant references to the occult). The track "All Original" on Bone's Art of War album is thought to be a dis of Three Six (this issue has apparently been settled, however). The problems between the two groups were eventually settled in family court in June 1996.
Eventually, Three 6 Mafia moved towards the "crunk" style of rap - repetitive chanting aimed at hyping a crowd (e.g.— "tear the club up, nigga, tear the club up!"). This direction (exemplified by songs like "Sippin' on Syrup" with Houston rappers UGK) helped them reach number 6 on the Billboard album chart in 2000 with their CD 6661: When the Smoke Clears.
Three 6 has expanded its operations considerably. Its stable of affiliated rappers is called "Hypnotize Minds" or the "Hypnotize Camp Posse" (HCP). Aside from many of the individual members releasing solo albums, they have also released material from "Tear Da Club Up Thugs" (a side project) and "Three Six Mafia Presents: Hypnotize Camp Posse" (a Memphis rap compilation). Unfortunately, Three 6 Mafia has also lost many members. Koopsta Knicca left due to a monetary dispute, while La Chat is currently pursuing a solo career. Gangsta Boo is rumored to have converted to Christianity and is interested in gospel music (which she denies, saying that it's a rumor started by her former label mates). Lord Infamous is likely in prison and very possibly under 24-hour lockdown, although Juicy J has said he's on "vacation." T-Rock has parted ways with Three 6 Mafia, and has publicly dissed the entire clique and accused them of shady business dealings in interviews and on his track "Mr. Big Man." Project Pat recently served time in prison for a parole violation, but was released in July 2005.
In 2003, Three 6 Mafia released the album Da Unbreakables, which features collaborations with Lil' Flip, Pimp C, (from UGK), Lil' Wyte, Frayser Boy, Hank Williams, Jr., and Project Pat. The album produced the hit "Ridin' Spinnerz," which featured Lil' Flip.
In 2005, Three 6 Mafia released their highly anticipated new album “Most Known Unknown.” It was notable that Lord Infamous was missing from this album. The generally accepted reason was that he had been incarcerated; however, Three 6 Mafia claim he is on "holiday.” He has since officially returned to Three 6 Mafia recently. The group is said to be associated with the crip gang. They diss the bloods in many of their lyrics.
Three 6 Mafia has always been known for their controversial and sometimes misunderstood lyrics. For example, in the song "Knock the Black Off Yo Ass", they reference the DC Area Sniper Shootings in multiple lines in the song. "I think they better call Bush, 'cause it's a national disaster, when I unleash my pistol-grip Bushmaster." "You can't hide, you can't run. I'm a sniper, ridin' in a blue Chevy, a trunk full of guns, man you hoes ain't ready."
“Stay Fly” was the first single off of The Most Unknown album. The next single released off of the album was "Poppin’ My Collar," which premiered around mid January 2006.
Their song "Late Nite Tip" is favoured by car audio enthusiasts for its deep, rolling bassline and is a stalwart of testing ones sound system also it is known that they sampled many Willie Hutch songs on their album Most Known Unknown
In January of 2006, Three 6 Mafia made history as they became the first African-American hip-hop act to be nominated for an Academy Award in the category of Best Achievement In Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song). The group was nominated for the song It’s Hard Out Here For A Pimp off of the Hustle & Flow soundtrack. The first hip-hop act to actually be nominated for an Academy Award in this category was Eminem in 2002 for the song Lose Yourself off the 8 Mile soundtrack and he also won the award. Three 6 Mafia was credited by their real names in the nomination and not by their group name. Jordan Houston (Juicy J), Cedric Coleman (Crunchy Black), and Paul Beauregard (DJ Paul) were named in the nomination. Terrance Howard, who performed the song in the movie, refuses to perform it at the Academy Awards possibly because it reinforces stereotypes that all black males are pimps.
On March 5, 2006, Three 6 Mafia won the Academy Award they were nominated for, becoming the first African American Hip-Hop group to win an Oscar.
During May Crunchy Black left Three 6 Mafia to go on his own. He is releasing 4 mixtapes and 4 dvds in the near future.
Origin: Memphis, Tennessee
Year Formed: 1991
Baby Mama
Three 6 Mafia Lyrics
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She get boyfriend checks, but I stay in court
It's my baby mama (Yeanknow) she be ridin' caddy
And she always lookin' for sugar daddies
It's my baby daddy (Yeanknow) he be always broke
And he ain't no good nothin', but a joke
It's my baby daddy (Yeanknow) he just love to have it
Man this freak has got me stressin' in the court I must confessin'
Playas try to get that checkin' hoopa hickeys on yo' neckin'
In that jail I can't be stayin' and my G's you can't be cakin'
Child support can burn like torch when you get behind yo' payment
Here they go you send em' letters then they wanna come and get ya
Probably shoulda used a Jimmy probably shoulda neva' met her
Why you wanna try and impress me?
Always lyin' tryna' caress me
All these so-called ballas want me boy I'm styled you know I'm sexy
I'm LaChat you see I'm swole got you waitin' at a tole
Betta' come break me off a fee keep yo' girl on yo' bankroll
See me switchin' blowin' out kisses dudes don't know what they be missin'
I'm the type of girl you need keep some cookin' in the kitchen
Bake yo' biscuits up from scratch get you sprung off my cat
But you betta take care yo' kids, Juvenile Court is where it's at (Where it's at?)
Yeanknow, cheese is missin' yean show
And that freak you shackin' wit' she too nice, I'm mean though
It's my baby mama (Yeanknow) I want child support
She get boyfriend checks, but I stay in court
It's my baby mama (Yeanknow) she be ridin' caddy
And she always lookin' for sugar daddies
It's my baby daddy (Yeanknow) he be always broke
And he ain't no good nothin', but a joke
It's my baby daddy (Yeanknow) he just love to have it
He be cheatin' on me that's why I can't stand em'
It's DJ P and brothas be out we just tryin' to be dawgs
But it's OK ain't no hoe gon' stop the way that we walk
We kickin' dis off in them dose' and when it's on they gon' run
And please believe when we come we gon' come like a nut cum
Down and dirty in these streets, rough and rugged on these freaks
Ridin' Cady Automatic man we got to keep that heat
Keep that heat for them streets 'cause man these streets be watchin' me
Memphis, Tenn. kick the chains and playas gotta kick the crease
The Vision 2 Juvenile Court is where they had yo' boy
Monthly payments I gotta pay, but I keep comin' short
Now that I'm payin' child support and these courts got me runnin' man
Spendin' nights with these other freaks house and all my dawgs man
Warrants for yo' boy arrest got me sweatin' from the stress
Gettin' drunk and high all night bout' to drive me to that white
Man if these boys want me they gon' really have to find me
Messin' off with these scallywag hoes, they so grimey
It's my baby mama (Yeanknow) I want child support
She get boyfriend checks, but I stay in court
It's my baby mama (Yeanknow) she be ridin' caddy
And she always lookin' for sugar daddies
It's my baby daddy (Yeanknow) he be always broke
And he ain't no good nothin', but a joke
It's my baby daddy (Yeanknow) he just love to have it
He be cheatin' on me that's why I can't stand em' (Why you playin'?)
Boy yo' baby need some shoes, boy yo' baby need some clothes
Need to try and pay yo' fees, why you out hurr playin' these hoes?
Ain't no more for me and you, but this what they gotta do
With the seed we have conceived don't you know he's part of you?
I don't wanna hurr yo' mess talk to me bout' givin' checks
Put a judge up in my business what I want is what I get
Shoulda known it from the jump all that talk was just a front
Now you payin' for that lyin' see yo' ass in court next month
Pay you cheese I'll give you quarters I'll just wait for court to order
Mexico is where you'll find me somewhere round' the fuckin' border
Hangin' with the finest women, walkin' wit' a gansta limpin'
Drinkin' on a case of DP, goody green you know we wit' it
I done hustled worth a job and broke some back there wasn't no stoppin'
You dun did the clubbin' hoppin' and them pills you kept on poppin'
Now I see why you be freakin' now I know why you be geekin'
If you wanna give me reason catch me in that playa season
It's my baby mama (Yeanknow) I want child support
She get boyfriend checks, but I stay in court
It's my baby mama (Yeanknow) she be ridin' caddy
And she always lookin' for sugar daddies
It's my baby daddy (Yeanknow) he be always broke
And he ain't no good nothin', but a joke
It's my baby daddy (Yeanknow) he just love to have it
He be cheatin' on me that's why I can't stand em'
The song "Baby Mama" by Three 6 Mafia is a track that talks about the difficult relationship between a mother and a father who have a child together but are not romantically involved. The lyrics describe the issues they are facing in their attempts to co-parent and support their child. The chorus features the two parents, each frustrated with the other's behavior, expressing their complaints. The father wants child support from the mother, who he claims is always looking for sugar daddies to support her instead. The mother, on the other hand, complains that her ex-lover is always broke and cheats on her. The verses also touch on issues with the legal system, including child support payments and custody agreements, and the stress and frustration that come with trying to navigate them.
This song sheds light on the complex relationships that can develop between parents who are no longer together but are still responsible for raising their child together. The lyrics capture the anger and resentment that can build up when one parent feels like they are shouldering more of the financial and emotional burden, and the frustration of dealing with a system that can feel stacked against them. It also highlights the importance of communication and working together to provide the best possible future for their child.
Line by Line Meaning
It's my baby mama (Yeanknow) I want child support
I am calling out my child's mother because I want to receive child support.
She get boyfriend checks, but I stay in court
My child's mother keeps receiving money from her boyfriends but I have to keep going to court.
It's my baby mama (Yeanknow) she be ridin' caddy
My child's mother drives a Cadillac.
And she always lookin' for sugar daddies
My child's mother is always in search of wealthy men to support her.
It's my baby daddy (Yeanknow) he be always broke
I am referring to my child's father and stating that he is always without money.
And he ain't no good nothin', but a joke
My child's father is useless to me and I find him to be a joke.
It's my baby daddy (Yeanknow) he just love to have it
I am talking about my child's father and noting that he is a promiscuous person.
He be cheatin' on me that's why I can't stand em'
The reason I cannot stand my child's father is that he is unfaithful to me.
Man this freak has got me stressin' in the court I must confessin'
My child's mother is causing me stress by forcing me to go to court over our child.
Playas try to get that checkin' hoopa hickeys on yo' neckin'
Other men are trying to take advantage of my child's mother by giving her money and buying her gifts.
In that jail I can't be stayin' and my G's you can't be cakin'
I cannot afford to go to jail for failing to pay child support and my friends cannot support me financially.
Child support can burn like torch when you get behind yo' payment
Falling behind on child support can have serious consequences like being heavily penalized.
Here they go you send em' letters then they wanna come and get ya
When you owe money for child support, authorities may start taking actions against you, such as issuing warrants.
Probably shoulda used a Jimmy probably shoulda neva' met her
I should have used a condom and never gotten involved with my child's mother.
Why you wanna try and impress me?
Why do you bother trying to impress me?
Always lyin' tryna' caress me
You keep lying to me while trying to win my affection.
All these so-called ballas want me boy I'm styled you know I'm sexy
Many men who claim to have money want me, but I know I am attractive.
I'm LaChat you see I'm swole got you waitin' at a tole
I am LaChat and I have a toned physique that makes you eagerly anticipate being with me.
Betta' come break me off a fee keep yo' girl on yo' bankroll
You better pay me for my company and keep your girlfriend financially dependent on you.
See me switchin' blowin' out kisses dudes don't know what they be missin'
Men are attracted to me, but they do not know what they are missing.
I'm the type of girl you need keep some cookin' in the kitchen
I am the type of woman you need who can cook in the kitchen.
Bake yo' biscuits up from scratch get you sprung off my cat
I can make biscuits from scratch and make you infatuated with my sexuality.
But you betta take care yo' kids, Juvenile Court is where it's at (Where it's at?)
You better take care of your children or else we will end up in court.
Yeanknow, cheese is missin' yean show
I am aware that I am missing money and you are not showing it to me.
And that freak you shackin' wit' she too nice, I'm mean though
The woman you are living with is not being mean enough like I am.
It's DJ P and brothas be out we just tryin' to be dawgs
DJ P and his friends are just trying to be players.
But it's OK ain't no hoe gon' stop the way that we walk
No woman can stop DJ P and his friends from acting the way they do.
We kickin' dis off in them dose' and when it's on they gon' run
We are starting this in the south and when it takes off, people will be amazed.
And please believe when we come we gon' come like a nut cum
We will come into the scene with a lot of energy and leave an impression.
Down and dirty in these streets, rough and rugged on these freaks
We are not afraid to get down and dirty in the streets and be rough with women.
Ridin' Cady Automatic man we got to keep that heat
We are driving around in a Cadillac with automatic weapons because we need to protect ourselves.
Keep that heat for them streets 'cause man these streets be watchin' me
We need to keep guns with us on the streets because we are being watched closely.
Memphis, Tenn. kick the chains and playas gotta kick the crease
In Memphis, Tennessee, people have to fight against poverty and we have to keep our style in check.
The Vision 2 Juvenile Court is where they had yo' boy
I have a personal experience with the juvenile court system.
Monthly payments I gotta pay, but I keep comin' short
I have to pay child support every month, but I am falling behind.
Now that I'm payin' child support and these courts got me runnin' man
I am paying child support and it is causing me to run around with legal matters.
Spendin' nights with these other freaks house and all my dawgs man
I am spending time with other promiscuous women and my friends are with me.
Warrants for yo' boy arrest got me sweatin' from the stress
There are warrants out for my arrest and it is causing me a lot of stress.
Gettin' drunk and high all night bout' to drive me to that white
I am drinking and getting high all night and it may lead me to use cocaine.
Man if these boys want me they gon' really have to find me
If people are looking for me, they will have a hard time finding me.
Messin' off with these scallywag hoes, they so grimey
I am dealing with dirty and promiscuous women.
He be cheatin' on me that's why I can't stand em' (Why you playin'?)
I cannot stand my child's father because he is unfaithful to me. (Why are you lying?)
Boy yo' baby need some shoes, boy yo' baby need some clothes
Our child needs new shoes and clothes.
Need to try and pay yo' fees, why you out hurr playin' these hoes?
You need to pay your child support fees instead of flirting with other women.
Ain't no more for me and you, but this what they gotta do
We are no longer together, but we have to take care of our child.
With the seed we have conceived don't you know he's part of you?
Our child is a part of you and we need to take care of him.
I don't wanna hurr yo' mess talk to me bout' givin' checks
I do not want to hear any excuses, just pay your child support.
Put a judge up in my business what I want is what I get
I want to get what I am entitled to and do not want to involve a judge.
Shoulda known it from the jump all that talk was just a front
I should have known from the beginning that you were not going to follow through.
Now you payin' for that lyin' see yo' ass in court next month
You will face the consequences of your lies and will be in court next month.
Pay you cheese I'll give you quarters I'll just wait for court to order
I will pay you what I owe you and wait for the court order for anything more.
Mexico is where you'll find me somewhere round' the fuckin' border
If you are looking for me, you may find me around the Mexican border.
Hangin' with the finest women, walkin' wit' a gansta limpin'
I spend time with beautiful women and walk with a gangster swagger.
Drinkin' on a case of DP, goody green you know we wit' it
I am drinking a case of Dr. Pepper and smoking marijuana.
I done hustled worth a job and broke some back there wasn't no stoppin'
I have worked hard and taken risks without giving up.
You dun did the clubbin' hoppin' and them pills you kept on poppin'
You have been going to clubs, hopping around, and taking drugs.
Now I see why you be freakin' now I know why you be geekin'
Now I understand why you are promiscuous and always seeking sexual gratification.
If you wanna give me reason catch me in that playa season
If you want to give me a reason to trust you, prove it during the player season.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JORDAN HOUSTON, PAUL BEAUREGARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@starseed99
that YEEEN KNOW? added the spice.
@joelrolle7777
Albert Reeves that southern accent lol this a dope song still lit
@nataliebailey9972
Albert Reeves she killed that hell 😂😂
@tsmitty5782
Yes😂😂😂
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🔥🔥🔥🔥
@Mr38HH
Albert Reeves https://youtu.be/oAz8cSkXUqU
@shawnsteed4140
These were the first niggahs I ever seen sipping on Lean. La' Chat rhythms like a female version of Project Pat. And Juicy J still rap the same way, Classic!!!
@sointerstellar145
Shawn Steed ...Check Out dat New Work.... 'The Sacrifice' By Red Diamond #EnterMyZone M-Town
@shawnsteed4140
So Interstellar Cool😎
@ermaandlee4eva
+Shawn Steed ineed some good trap music new and old houston rap,or otherwise can you name me a few