Tupac ft. Notorious B.I.G
Tupac ft. Notorious B.I.G Lyrics


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Where Brooklyn at?, Where Brooklyn at?
Where Brooklyn at?, Where Brooklyn at?
We gonna do it like this
Anytime your ready, check it!

I got seven Mac 11's, about eight
38's, nine 9's, ten Mac 10's, the shits never ends
You can't touch my riches, even if you had
MC Hammer and them 357 bitches
Biggie Smalls, the millionaire, the mansion, the yacht
The two weed spots, the two hot Glocks
That's how I got the weedspot
I shot dread in the head, took the bread and the Lamb spread
Little Gotti got the shotty to your body
So don't resist, or you might miss Christmas
I tote guns, I make number runs
I give mc's the runs drippin'
When I throw my clip in the AK
I slay from far away
Everybody hit the D-E-C-K
My slow flow's remarkable, peace to Matteo
Now we smoke weed like Tony Montana sniffed the yayo
That's crazy blunts, mad L's
My voice excels from the avenue to jail cells
Oh my God, I'm droppin shit like a pigeon
I hope you're listenin, smackin' babies at they christening

Motherfucking Biggie Smalls
What you gonna do with it 2Pac?
Yeah where the motherfuckin thugs at?
Throw your motherfucking middle finger
We gonna do this shit like this

I thank the Lord for my many blessings, though I'm stressin
Keep a vest for protection, from the barrel of a Smith & Wesson
And all my niggas in the pen, here we go again
Ain't nuttin separatin us from a MacK 10
Born in the ghetto as a hustler, hold up
A straight soldier, bucking at the busters
No matter how you try, niggas never die
We just retaliate with hate, then we multiply
You see me striking down the block, hitting corners
Mobbing like a motherfucker, living like I - wanna
And ain't no stopping at the red lights, I'm sideways
Thug Life motherfucker crime, pays!
Let the cops put they lights on, chase me nigga
Zig zaggin through the freeway, race me nigga




In a high speed chase with the law
The realest motherfucker, that you ever saw

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tupac ft. Notorious B.I.G’s song Tupac depict their street life, which was filled with gang violence, drugs, and guns. The chorus of the song features the phrase “Where Brooklyn at?” which repeats throughout the entire song. This phrase was a common street phrase popular among rap audiences in the early 1990s. By this phrase, Tupac and Biggie Smalls were referring to their hometown, Brooklyn, which was known for its rough neighborhoods and gang-related activities.


The lyrics following the chorus are verses by Tupac and Biggie rapping about their personal guns and wealth, with Tupac rapping about his infamous Mac 11 guns, 38s, and Mac 10s. Tupac also mentions his marijuana spots and how he efficiently manages them. There is a reference to the infamous East Coast-West Coast feud that snuffed out the lives of two of the biggest rap stars, Tupac and Biggie, in the 1990s. Finally, Tupac’s last lines talk about his feelings of being untouchable, a common theme in his music.


Line by Line Meaning

Where Brooklyn at?, Where Brooklyn at?
Asking where the Brooklyn rappers and hustlers are.


We gonna do it like this
Refers to the rappers' style - they will lay down rhymes and talk about the life in the ghetto.


Anytime your ready, check it!
Getting ready to start the performance.


I got seven Mac 11's, about eight 38's, nine 9's, ten Mac 10's, the shits never ends
List of weapons used by Tupac - Mac 11's, 38's, 9's, and Mac 10's.


You can't touch my riches, even if you Had MC Hammer and them 357 bitches
Regardless of weapons you have or tactics you employ, you can't touch me or my wealth.


Biggie Smalls, the millionaire, the mansion, the yacht
Referring to Notorious B.I.G.'s success as a rapper and his lavish lifestyle.


The two weed spots, the two hot Glocks, That's how I got the weedspot
Tupac had two places where he sold weed and had to use his Glock guns to protect the spots.


I shot dread in the head, took the bread and the Lamb spread, Little Gotti got the shotty to your body
Tupac shot and killed a man named Dread to take his money and possessions and also had a man with a shotgun to enforce his rules.


So don't resist, or you might miss Christmas
Tupac warns his rivals not to resist his power or they will end up dead and miss the holiday season.


I tote guns, I make number runs, I give MC's the runs drippin
Tupac carries guns, runs illegal drug deals and creates diss tracks to make MC's fearful and uncomfortable.


When I throw my clip in the AK, I slay from far away
Tupac is a sharpshooter and can kill his enemies from a distance with his AK gun.


Everybody hit the D-E-C-K, My slow flow's remarkable, peace to Matteo, Now we smoke weed like Tony Montana sniffed the yayo
Invitation to get down and party, also refers to the rapper smoking weed heavily like Tony Montana in the movie Scarface.


That's crazy blunts, mad L's, My voice excels from the avenue to jail cells
Tupac boasts about his (weed) blunts, how they get him high and how popular he is within the streets (avenue) and prison (jail cells).


Oh my God, I'm droppin shit like a pigeon, I hope you're listenin, smackin' babies at they christening
Tupac drops rhymes aggressively and with intent while also showing disrespect towards religion and its ceremonies.


Motherfucking Biggie Smalls, What you gonna do with it 2Pac?
Notorious B.I.G. was a successful rapper, and Tupac is taunting him to see if he can do better on this track.


Yeah where the motherfuckin thugs at?, Throw your motherfucking middle finger
Tupac is looking for other people who share his lifestyle, and he encourages them to show off their rebellious attitudes by giving the middle finger.


I thank the Lord for my many blessings, though I'm stressin, Keep a vest for protection, from the barrel of a Smith & Wesson
Tupac is thankful for his wealth, but he's still struggling with life's challenges, so he wears a bulletproof vest for protection.


And all my niggas in the pen, here we go again, Ain't nuttin separating us from a MacK 10
Tupac's friends are in prison again, and even imprisonment can't keep them from danger because they still have a MacK 10 - a deadly weapon.


Born in the ghetto as a hustler, hold up, A straight soldier, bucking at the busters
Tupac came from a dangerous environment and had to work as a hustler just to survive. He considers himself a soldier and fights back against people trying to take advantage of him.


No matter how you try, niggas never die, We just retaliate with hate, then we multiply
Tupac believes that nothing can kill him or his true identity, and if people continue to disrespect him, he will retaliate with hate that will only multiply.


You see me striking down the block, hitting corners, Mobbing like a motherfucker, living like I - wanna
Tupac is driving aggressively and recklessly, showing off his power and living life the way he wants to, regardless of other people's opinions.


And ain't no stopping at the red lights, I'm sideways, Thug Life motherfucker crime, pays!
Tupac is fearless and doesn't stop at red lights; he is living the life of a thug and making money through illegal means.


Let the cops put they lights on, chase me nigga, Zigzagging through the freeway, race me nigga
Tupac is daring the cops to chase him; he is driving recklessly through the freeway, outwitting the police and feeling powerful.


In a high speed chase with the law, The realest motherfucker, that you ever saw
Tupac is involved in a high-speed chase with the police, and even in this situation, he considers himself a real and powerful individual who can't be stopped.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TUPAC AMARU SHAKUR, CHRISTOPHER WALLACE

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@apblolol

"Why am i dying to live, if im just living to die." Hits me every time

@CrackZulu

Not alone

@Smash896

Word up

@lauriecook7128

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@haloskaterkid

A friendship destroyed by media intervention. Two poets gone before their time like many others that came before them. RIP pac and big, your influence and message lives on

@quest6264

adrift dam that got me thinking KINGS RESTING NOW

@omgman2248

Brad favor with Tupac Shakur

@MHWRESTLIN

quest 626 no the friendship was destroyed by Pac getting shot and rumours that bad boy set it up and biggie knew but never warned him

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