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Turk, who's rea… Read Full Bio ↴There are three artists under the name "Turk"
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Turk, who's real name is Önder Doğan was born in Amsterdam-Noord. While he was still in his childhood, the family moved to Madrid, Istanbul and at last to Eindhoven. Back in the Netherlands he started writing his own raps, and joined "Militant Union" with who he participated at the Grote Prijs van Nederland. Later on he met SpaceKees in a coffeeshop, and they started recording. SpaceKees even asked Turk to join him and Jiggy Djé on stage as backup-MC.
In 2008 his first EP was ready, entitled Turkse Pizza. This EP, produced by SirOJ, features raps from SpaceKees, Jiggy Djé, Heist Rockah, Willie Wartaal en Vieze Fur. Later that year he released the Beondekijkuit mixtape and "De Kassier: Een Monnie Album" in 2009 where he's currently working on with FS Green. Next to his solo carreer, he started Bang Bros with Hoogvliet rapper Hef.
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Turk, born Tab Virgil, Jr. in 1981 in New Orleans, Louisiana, is an African-American rapper, member of the hip hop group Hot Boys
Turk was first discovered in 1996 when he was rapping for Cash Money Records (brothers Ronald “Slim” Williams and Bryan “Baby” Williams ) Later that same year, he made his debut with a cameo on Juvenile’s solo debut, “Solja Rags”. He was welcomed into the newly formed Hot Boys (who also included Juvenile, B.G., and Lil’ Wayne), issuing “Get It How You Live!” in 1997 and “Guerilla Warfare” (which would eventually go platinum) two years later.
He continued to make cameos on other rapper’s recordings, including Juvenile’s big hits “400 Degreez” and “Tha G-Code”, Lil’ Wayne’s “Tha Block Is Hot” and “Lights Out”, as well as B.G.’s “It’s All on You, Vol. 1” and “It’s All on You, Vol. 2”. June 2001 saw the release of Turk’s solo debut, “Young and Thuggin’” on Universal Records. His first solo album also coincided with the dissolution of the Hot Boys and the departure of B.G. and Juvenile from the Cash Money label over a royalties dispute with CEO Bryan Williams . While He cut another album, “Untamed Guerilla”, for Cash Money as a follow-up to “Young and Thuggin’” but it was never released as he became embroiled in a similar contractual conflict as Juvenile and B.G.
In 2003, Turk followed B.G. to Koch Records, where he recorded “Raw and Uncut”, technically his second solo album.
Turk is currently serving a sentence of 10 years for attempted murder on a federal agent during a drug raid.
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Dr. Christopher “Chris” Duncan Turk (most commonly referred to as Turk) is a fictional character played by Donald Faison on the American sitcom Scrubs.
Trife Livin'
Turk Lyrics
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[Verse 1 - Turk]
I been through it all dawg
From killin, to hustlin, to set it off dawg
On the block like it's legal gettin my grind on
When it's hot I'm duckin them people with my fire arm
Look I be straight thuggin
I told the chopper where the drumb play with me and I'm bumpin'
Dawg, you don't want none of this trouble
Dawg, I shot you when you can't get fixed cousin
I'm Trife Livin, and the only thing I know is the block
How to go get it, when I need it, and a run in your shop
Think I'm not
Look you could be ass if you want
Cock the glocked, throw you dog ass in the truck
I plays it raw
Cause ain't no rules to this shit dawg
Soon as it hit dark, that's when I do you in fall
I'ma guerilla, untamed one at that
From TC to wilder willow is where the real niggas head
[Chorus]
I'm trife livin only thing I know is tha block
How to get it, when I need it, and a run your shop
I'm trife livin for all y'all niggas that think that
I'm notYou could be run up if you want, and I betcha ya get shoot
Whatever it took to survive I was down with it - [2X]
Even though if it meant to do or die, I was still with it
Doing bad I'm sick and tired, so I got to get it
If you got it you better hide cause I'm gonna get it
[Verse 2 - Turk]
Why you hustlin?
I'm scopin' you any move that you make
Look here you slip one time, give tha dope, coke and yay
I don't play
I know I look into somebody face
But I'm solo down
I got ten under my weist
No trace, no case
I do my dirt by myself
Round get erased
You get down bad with me round
I'ma spray you down like a roach in tha project
Either get it in your dome, your back, or your chest
If your not from uptown don't come around
My set if you do get chooped down
Nigga I put that on my first son
I'm trife livin disrespect me, 'causeen you done
[Chorus]
I'm trife livin only thing I know is tha block
How to get it, when I need it, and a run your shop
I'm trife livin for all y'all niggas that think that I'm not
You could be run up if you want, and I betcha ya get shoot
Whatever it took to survive I was down with it
Even though if it meant to die, I was still with it, still with it
[Verse 3 - Turk]
All the house I sold out
Got kick in and bought it up
Now I'm getting my grind on out tha project cuts
Ain't nothin gonna stop me for doing my thang
Fuck sarge and his boys I'ma do my thang
Young and Thuggin I live wild and fall, man
Bout head bustin', look here at any time, man
Nigga like me will never do bad, nigga
Long as they got a gat and a ski mask
Look here I go get me a nigga quick
Duck tape him and bring his ass straight to the bricks
Tell his folks that I want about a half fam
If they don't come with it look, send his head to 'em
That's how I play it, homes
I don't give a fuck about no nigga
Who ever could get fucked
I play for keeps and tha streets fall
Trife livin and that three it's how I live, fall
[Chorus]
I'm trife livin only thing I know is tha block
How to get it, when I need it, and a run your shop
I'm trife livin for all y'all niggas that think that I'm not
You could be run up if you want, and I betcha you get shoot
Whatever it took to survive I was down with it
Even if it meant to die, I was still with it
Doing bad I'm sick and tired, so I got to get it
If you got it you better hide cause I'm gonna get it
Cause I'm trife livin' only thing I know is tha block
How to get it, when I need it, and a run your shop
I'm trife livin for all y'all niggas that think that I'm not
You could be run up if you want, and I betcha you get shoot
Whatever it took to survive I was down with it
The lyrics of Turk’s song “Trife Livin’” depict the harsh reality of living a life of crime and violence in rough neighborhoods. Turk reminisces about his past, which is filled with drug dealing, hustling, and murder, and boasts about his ability to handle any situation. He describes how he operates on the block, constantly on guard against the police, while also willing to use violence against anyone who crosses him or tries to take his earnings. The chorus emphasizes Turk’s focus on survival, as he will do whatever it takes to get what he needs, even if it means risking his life.
The song offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of inner-city life and the desperation that leads many young people into a life of crime. It also shows how violence and criminal activity become normalized in certain parts of society, where there seem to be no other opportunities for survival. Turk’s lyrics emphasize the struggle to survive in an environment where the law is at best indifferent or at worst an active enemy.
Line by Line Meaning
I been through it all dawg
I have experienced everything there is to experience
From killin, to hustlin, to set it off dawg
I have done everything from killing people to selling drugs and starting trouble
On the block like it's legal gettin my grind on
I am selling drugs on the street as though it is a legal business
When it's hot I'm duckin them people with my fire arm
When the police are around, I am hiding from them and carrying a gun
Look I be straight thuggin
I am behaving like a serious criminal
Tha block is where I'm from niggas head bustin'
I am from the streets where people get their heads shot
I told the chopper where the drum play with me and I'm bumpin'
I warned the automatic weapon to be ready to fire if I need it
Dawg, you don't want none of this trouble
You do not want any part of the problems that come with me
Dawg, I shot you when you can't get fixed cousin
I will shoot you so badly that you cannot be fixed or healed
I'm Trife Livin, and the only thing I know is the block
I am living a dangerous life and the streets are all I know
How to go get it, when I need it, and a run in your shop
I know how to obtain what I want, when I want it, even if it means robbing a store
Think I'm not
Do not underestimate me
Look you could be ass if you want
You can be foolish if you choose to
Cock the glocked, throw you dog ass in the truck
I will prepare my gun and put you in the trunk of my car
I plays it raw
I live and approach life recklessly and dangerously
Cause ain't no rules to this shit dawg
There are no rules in this life of crime
Soon as it hit dark, that's when I do you in fall
I will attack and harm you when it becomes dark outside
I'ma guerilla, untamed one at that
I am an untamed and wild gorilla-like individual
From TC to wilder willow is where the real niggas head
The most hardcore individuals come from TC and Wilder Willow
I'm trife livin only thing I know is tha block
I am living a dangerous lifestyle and the streets are all I am familiar with
How to get it, when I need it, and a run your shop
I know how to obtain what I want and will even rob a store to do so
I'm trife livin for all y'all niggas that think that I'm not
I am living a dangerous life and I am proving it to those who doubt me
You could be run up if you want, and I betcha ya get shoot
You can approach me if you choose to, but I will probably shoot you
Whatever it took to survive I was down with it - [2X]
I was willing to do whatever it took to survive
Even though if it meant to do or die, I was still with it
I was willing to fight and potentially die if that was necessary for my survival
Why you hustlin?
Why are you selling drugs?
I'm scopin' you any move that you make
I am watching you and analyzing every move you make
Look here you slip one time, give tha dope, coke and yay
If you make one mistake, I will steal all of your drugs
I don't play
I am serious and do not mess around
I know I look into somebody face
I will stare into someone's face before attacking them
But I'm solo down
I am alone and work by myself
I got ten under my weist
I am carrying ten guns
No trace, no case
If I do not leave evidence, there will be no case against me
I do my dirt by myself
I commit crimes alone
Round get erased
I will erase any evidence of my activities
You get down bad with me round
If you cross me, you will be in trouble
I'ma spray you down like a roach in tha project
I will shoot you as though you are a roach in the projects
Either get it in your dome, your back, or your chest
I will shoot you in the head, back, or chest
If your not from uptown don't come around
If you are not from uptown, do not come here
My set if you do get chooped down
If you come here, you will be attacked
Nigga I put that on my first son
I swear on my first son that I mean what I say
I'm trife livin disrespect me, 'causeen you done
If you disrespect me, you will regret it
All the house I sold out
I have sold all of my drugs
Got kick in and bought it up
The police raided my place but I bought a new one with the money I earned
Now I'm getting my grind on out tha project cuts
I am now selling drugs in the projects
Ain't nothin gonna stop me for doing my thang
Nothing will prevent me from selling drugs
Fuck sarge and his boys I'ma do my thang
I do not care about the police and I will continue my illegal activities
Young and Thuggin I live wild and fall, man
I am young and reckless, living life on the edge
Bout head bustin', look here at any time, man
I am always ready to shoot someone
Nigga like me will never do bad, nigga
I will never be broke because I will always be selling drugs
Long as they got a gat and a ski mask
As long as I have a gun and a ski mask, I am unstoppable
Look here I go get me a nigga quick
I am quick to attack anyone who crosses me
Duck tape him and bring his ass straight to the bricks
I will kidnap and torture anyone who gets in my way
Tell his folks that I want about a half fam
I will demand ransom money from his family
If they don't come with it look, send his head to 'em
If they do not pay, I will send his head to his family
That's how I play it, homes
That is my strategy for getting what I want
I don't give a fuck about no nigga
I do not care about anyone else
Who ever could get fucked
Anyone can be harmed or killed
I play for keeps and tha streets fall
I am playing to win and the streets are my battlefield
Even if it meant to die, I was still with it
I was willing to die for my dangerous lifestyle
Cause I'm trife livin' only thing I know is tha block
I am living a dangerous life and the streets are all I am familiar with
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