Tattle Teller
Tony Yayo Lyrics

I ain't your friend, you a tattle teller
I do not consider you my friend because you have a reputation of disclosing information about others

You rat, you snitch, you jealous nigga
You are a tattle teller and a betrayer, probably because you feel envious of those you snitch on

You coward nigga, you teller nigga
You are a weak and afraid person who tries to protect themselves by sharing information about others

Tuck your tail, pluck your whiskers you tattle teller
You should be ashamed and embarrassed of yourself for being a snitch and a traitor

There's rats in the street, and rats in the jail
There are tattle tellers everywhere, both among criminals and regular people

In the feds, rats wear wires in they cell
When in federal prison, some tattle tellers wear recording devices to collect information for the authorities

Shit Steven Seagal, I used to love his karate
The singer used to be a fan of Steven Seagal's martial arts skills

But even he snitched, he told on Peter Gotti
Even Steven Seagal, who the artist once admired, turned into a tattle teller by sharing information about Peter Gotti

Pillow-talk wit' cha girl about that German Ruger
You should be careful not to share sensitive information with your partner, as they might tell others about it

Got her in a small room with the prosecutor
The artist's girlfriend may have been pressured into sharing information with a prosecutor, possibly after being interrogated

Watch ya shooter, them feds givin years for them guns
Be careful not to get caught with a gun by federal law enforcement, as you may receive a long prison sentence

And there's nowhere to hide, when the marshals come
If the US Marshals come after you, it will be hard to evade them and escape civil or criminal charges

D.A. don't play, giving life off of hearsay
Prosecutors can sentence people to life in prison based on rumors and unverified information

And right hand on the stand for conspiracy
A person whom you trust and have a close relationship with can testify against you and implicate you in a crime

Kingpin charges, and that RICO law
Organized crime leaders can be charged with racketeering and face severe consequences under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) law

Got agents in your spot for them bricks of raw
Law enforcement officers may have surveillance equipment in your location to catch you dealing drugs

And people tellin on you that you never saw
Strangers or people whom you have never met can share false information or fabricate evidence against you to get reduced sentences or charges dropped

Like your next door neighbor that live on your floor
People who live close to you, such as your neighbors, may know more about your activities than you think and be willing to snitch on you

The game over, man everybody wanna snatch
The world of crime never ends well, and everyone is looking for ways to save themselves or get an advantage by betraying others

Fat Cat and Alpo nigga started this shit
Two notorious criminals, Fat Cat and Alpo, are often credited with popularizing drug trafficking and street crime

Be careful what you ask for, Joe got bagged
Joe received legal consequences for his criminal activities and snitched on his associates, which led to further problems for him

He got knocked by the feds for some things in his past
Joe was arrested by federal agents after they discovered he had committed crimes in the past

Now he rattin' on his co-D's, snitchin' on his homies
Joe is now betraying his former friends and associates by sharing information about their crimes with the authorities

To government officials, and U.S. attorneys
Joe is cooperating with law enforcement and prosecutors to try to obtain a better deal for himself and escape punishments

He told about his lifestyle and old war stories
Joe shared information about his past deeds and experiences to try to seem useful and valuable to the authorities

The brawl in be-more in the stall with them shorties
Joe revealed details about a fight he had in Baltimore involving some young women

Out of town trips, cocaine connects
Joe talked about his drug trafficking schemes and trips to different locations to sell cocaine

He told about the ratchets, fo'-fifths and tecs
Joe shared information about firearms he and his partners used, such as rifles or handguns

He snitched about the diesel, stashed in the ceiling
Joe gave away details about the location of drugs he and his associates had hidden in the ceiling of a building

He bragged about them kids that caught bodies in his building
Joe was proud of or admired some youngsters who committed violent crimes under his watch

He told on himself and told on his right hand
Joe confessed to his own crimes and implicated his closest partner in crime

He talked about taxes and credit card scams
Joe described different types of financial fraud and tax evasion schemes he or his associates have used

Joe took the stand, he sold his soul
Joe testified in court against his former friends and allies, which is perceived as a betrayal by many

But little did he know he dug a deeper hole
Joe's cooperation may not bring him the benefits he expects and may increase his legal problems and personal risks

He lied on his friends and the judge flipped on him
Joe's false statements hurt his former friends and caused the judge to become hostile or suspicious of his testimony

Now he in Fort Dix with a man's dick on him
Joe is serving a prison sentence in Fort Dix, where he may be abused or assaulted by other inmates

Death before dishonor, what happened to that?
The principle of valuing honor more than self-preservation seems to have been lost in modern times, especially among tattle tellers

Them wolves in lamb's clothing is the ones that's rat
People who appear weak or innocent can turn out to be the most treacherous and disloyal ones

Nicky Barnes and Alpo, Cat and Freeze
The singer mentions some infamous criminals, some of whom have been known to snitch on others

I heard Ta-Ta tellin' just to get that cheese
Ta-Ta is rumored to have betrayed his partners in crime in exchange for money or benefits

Pipe on death row, they told on Pete
A death row inmate (Pipe) is claimed to have revealed some information he knew about Peter Gotti's crimes

They the reason that pistol ain't on the street
Some informants may have caused certain weapons to be taken from circulation or unavailable to criminals

Chris Portello, yeah he used to fuck with Madonna
Chris Portello was rumored to have had a romantic relationship with the singer Madonna at some point in the past

The South Beach King is, federal informer
A person known as the South Beach King was apparently a tattle teller who cooperated with federal authorities

Homey watch the corner, slingin' that crack
Be careful when selling crack cocaine on the street

That kid C.K. told on O.G. Mack
A juvenile named C.K. is rumored to have snitched on O.G. Mack, a leader of a New York street gang

Sammy the Bull man, he the biggest of them all
Sammy Gravano, who was a high-ranked member of the Gambino crime family, is often regarded as one of the most massive tattle tellers in history

He broke the code, he made the whole mob fall
Sammy's cooperation with law enforcement caused significant damage to the Mafia's hierarchy and operations

Italian Joe Camby, he messed up the game
The singer mentions a criminal named Italian Joe Camby, who is alleged to have disrupted the underworld's balance and ethics

He tellin' on his people like Saddam Hussein
Camby is claimed to have betrayed his own associates, similar to how Saddam Hussein betrayed his political allies

So when you standin' on that corner, chillin' wit' cha fellas
The singer advises others to be cautious and alert when socializing with their friends on the street

Kid watch your back for them damn tattle tellers
Be aware that there may be individuals among your acquaintances who are willing to snitch on you for personal gain, and protect yourself accordingly