UGK, from Port Arthur, TX, the neighboring city to Beaumont, TX, released their debut EP The Southern Way in 1992. It was distributed by local record label Bigtyme Recordz and only available as an audio cassette. They quickly caught the attention of Jive Records, and were signed to a five album record contract. Their major label debut album Too Hard to Swallow was released later that same year, on November 10. While it featured several new recordings, it also featured several songs that had been culled from The Southern Way. However, several songs that had been intended to be included on the album were excised at the last minute, apparently due to their overly explicit content. Five of these songs would surface two months before Too Hard to Swallow’s release, on an EP distributed by Bigtyme Recordz; appropriately enough, the EP was titled Banned.
Their sophomore album Super Tight… was released two years later, on August 30. Unlike their previous effort, it managed to break into the Billboard Hot 200, but ultimately peaked at a disappointing #95. Two more years passed before the release of their third album, Ridin’ Dirty. It performed better than either of its predecessors, and almost broke into the Hot 200’s top-ten, before stopping short at #15. Ridin’ Dirty would also be UGK’s last album for the time being, as they went on a five year hiatus not long afterward.
In the interim, UGK made a high-profile guest appearance on Jay-Z’s 2000 smash hit “Big Pimpin” and also appeared on Three 6 Mafia’s hit “Sippin’ on Some Sizzurp” later the very same year. Both of these collaborations greatly increased their reputation, and helped fuel anticipation for their next project. Unfortunately, Jive failed to capitalize on this new-found interest in the duo, as their sixth album, 2001’s Dirty Money, came and went with little or no fanfare.
Further problems arose in 2002, when Pimp C was incarcerated for an aggravated gun assault charge on January 28. Throughout the time of his incarceration, Bun B carried on the UGK name by making numerous guest appearances on songs by other artists, with every appearance either mentioning Pimp C or featuring a “Free Pimp C!” or “Free the Pimp” chant. Many of UGK’s peers did the same, and mentioned Pimp C in their own songs with or without Bun B. During this period, Jive released a Best of UGK album, as well as a Chopped & Screwed remix album.
As a result of Pimp C’s incarceration, both members of UGK began solo careers out of necessity. Rap-A-Lot Records released Pimp C’s solo debut, Sweet James Jones Stories, on March 1, 2005. Bun B later released his own solo foray, Trill, on October 18, 2005. It opened at #6 on the Billboard Hot 200, and also peaked at #1 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-hop Album chart. It was quickly certified gold by the RIAA.
On December 30, 2005, Pimp C was released from prison and was scheduled to be on parole until December 2009. He released his first post-incarceration album, titled Pimpalation, on July 25, 2006.
UGK released Underground Kingz, their 7th studio album in August 2007. The two-disc, 26-track album hit #1 on the Billboard charts after selling 157,000 copies in its first week, strongly supported by the hit single Int’l Players Anthem (I Choose You). The single featured OutKast, and used a beat created by Three 6 Mafia’s DJ Paul and Juicy J, which was originally used in a song by Project Pat.
On December 4th, 2007, Pimp C was found dead at age 33 in his room at Hollywood’s La Mondrian hotel in Los Angeles, California, where he had been playing shows with Too $hort. According to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office Pimp C died from accidental overdose of Promethazine/Codeine “syrup” combined with a preexisting medical condition known as sleep apnea, which causes a person to stop breathing during sleep. He was buried on December 11th, 2007 in his hometown of Port Arthur, TX.
Pop the Trunk
UGK Lyrics
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I just bought me a Coupe Deville,
Took out the air bag put in a wood wheel
Now all the ATL niggas wanna jack cause I'm from Texas,
Never seen candy with the fifth on the back
I'm coming down the west end, niggas trying to jack
And bust a right Coney Island pop the trunk and started capping
Niggas was happening put they Burboun to the floor nigga
Nigga in PA, it's like the wild, wild west
Throwing all packed ? and we all wear vests
When the shit pop out, who gon stunt,
Nigga ain't shooting me first I fin to pop the trunk
[UGK]
These niggas keep talking like they want the funk
But niggas love to talk shit I fin to pop the trunk
Running off at they dick suckers getting it crunk
Nigga I'm high off this weed I fin to pop the trunk
Steady fronting like a man but you show me a punk
Man I knew he was a bitch I had to pop the trunk
All we really came to do is just smoke some scum
These niggas steady running me hot I'm fin to pop the trunk
[Celly Cel]
You niggas didn't know that I was outta control
Slow yo roll for I put this chopper straight to yo fo
Head you better off dead than to fuck around with psycho niggas
Don't be trying to plead yo case cuz I don't even like no niggas
In my face, trying to question me about some drama
Only answer to two people: God and my mama
Far as niggas trying to put me in the cross,
Let em holler at my bitch, Nina Ross hoe house boss
I bet you mind something in, run and tell a friend
? on the Gin, I think he said "trippin" once again
It ain't no stopping me, get at me then I'm dumping on ya,
Riding past yo funeral hanging out the window slumping on ya
You didn't know, they didn't tell you boy you better listen
While I shoot this shit before you put yourself in that position
Niggas that know me know I specialize in having bump
You can have the tail way from the shovel so we can pop the trunk
These niggas keep talking like they want the funk
Man cause his bitch chose me I fin to pop the trunk
Running off at they dick suckers getting it crunk
Cause I'm fucking yo gal I got to pop the trunk
Steady fronting like a man but you show me a punk
Nigga tried to jack my car I had to pop the trunk
All we really came to do is just smoke some scum
Smoking at the tittie bar I had to pop the trunk
[Bun B]
Under Cali's blue skies, smoking on chronicles and chocolate ties
Even when we tell the truth, the hoes we lies,
Man ain't no disguise, doing ninety week flies,
Ain't got no time for middle men and small fries,
Only money conversation and big thighs,
Let me talk to your boss man, the nigga wit the pies,
And back yo ass up and don't act so surprised,
When pistols start to cock, hands start to rise,
Nobody move too fast I advise,
Or you can catch a hot one right between ya eyes,
Recognize I done set me sights on the prize,
And put lights out with boom fifty bye, bye's,
I'm labeling my life off of rap and weed highs,
And ask my agent bout my fucking shoe size.,
But fucking wit us ain't wise,
We get crunk, we came to pop the trunk
What, the trunk
These niggas keep talking like they want the funk
I knew he was the police I had to pop the trunk
Running off at they dick suckers gettin it crunk
Man I'm sipping on ? popping the trunk
Steady fronting like a man but you show me a punk
? I had to pop the trunk
All we really came to do is just smoke some scum
To make it, make it crunk I had to pop the trunk
[Pimp C]
I know that they some bitches had to pop the trunk
California to Texas popping the trunk
UGK and Celly Cel we bout to pop the trunk
Sipping on Hennessy ? I fin to pop the trunk, bitch
Smoke somethin,
D time, PA, uh, '97
Smoke something,
Representing money, like Too $hort bitch
The song "Pop The Trunk" by UGK Feat. Celly Cel and Pimp C is a rap song about guns, smoking weed, and fighting back against those who try to steal from them. Bun B raps about smoking weed and driving fast in California. Celly Cel raps about confronting people who try to mess with him and his "bitch, Nina Ross hoe house boss". Pimp C talks about popping the trunk and representing money. The lyrics are explicit and depict violence and drug use.
Line by Line Meaning
Smoke something
Let's smoke some weed to get high.
I just bought me a Coupe Deville,
I recently purchased a Cadillac Coupe Deville.
Took out the air bag put in a wood wheel
I replaced the airbag with a wooden steering wheel in my car.
Now all the ATL niggas wanna jack cause I'm from Texas,
People from Atlanta are envious of me because I'm from Texas.
Never seen candy with the fifth on the back
They have never seen a car with candy paint and an external spare tire on the back.
I'm coming down the west end, niggas trying to jack
I'm driving down the west end and people are trying to carjack me.
And bust a right Coney Island pop the trunk and started capping
I turned right at Coney Island and opened the car's trunk to start shooting.
Niggas was happening put they Burboun to the floor nigga
The guys in question kept driving their car into mine and pressing their gas pedal hard.
Hard to bust back but I was penetrating they doe
It was difficult to retaliate, but I managed to shoot through their car door.
Nigga in PA, it's like the wild, wild west
It feels like the wild west in Pennsylvania.
Throwing all packed ? and we all wear vests
We carry guns and wear bulletproof vests in Pennsylvania.
When the shit pop out, who gon stunt,
When the shooting starts, who is going to step up?
Nigga ain't shooting me first I fin to pop the trunk
I won't let anyone else shoot me first; I will take out my gun first.
These niggas keep talking like they want the funk
These guys keep threatening to fight me.
But niggas love to talk shit I fin to pop the trunk
They only talk a big game, so I will take out my gun to intimidate them.
Running off at they dick suckers getting it crunk
They continue to run their mouths and make me angry, so I'll take action by getting my gun.
Nigga I'm high off this weed I fin to pop the trunk
I'm smoking weed and feeling irritable, so I'm going to get my gun.
Steady fronting like a man but you show me a punk
He acts tough, but he's really a coward.
Man I knew he was a bitch I had to pop the trunk
I knew he wouldn't put up a fight, so I had to show him my gun.
All we really came to do is just smoke some scum
We just came to smoke and relax.
You niggas didn't know that I was outta control
You guys didn't know how wild and unpredictable I can be.
Slow yo roll for I put this chopper straight to yo fo
You need to calm down before I pull out my gun and shoot you.
Head you better off dead than to fuck around with psycho niggas
You're better off dead than to mess with guys like us who are crazy and violent.
In my face, trying to question me about some drama
He was in my face, asking me about some conflict or trouble.
Only answer to two people: God and my mama
I only respond to questions from two people: God and my mother.
Far as niggas trying to put me in the cross,
As for guys who want to get me in trouble,
Let em holler at my bitch, Nina Ross hoe house boss
Let them talk to my lady, Nina Ross, who's the boss of the brothel.
I bet you mind something in, run and tell a friend
I'm betting something will happen, so you should run and tell someone else.
? on the Gin, I think he said "trippin" once again
I'm high on gin, and he keeps repeating himself, saying he's 'trippin.'
It ain't no stopping me, get at me then I'm dumping on ya,
You can't stop me, and if you try to hurt me, I'll shoot you first.
Riding past yo funeral hanging out the window slumping on ya
I'll ride past your funeral and disrespect you by sticking my torso out of the car window.
They didn't tell you boy you better listen
You didn't have all the facts; you should have listened before acting.
While I shoot this shit before you put yourself in that position
I'll shoot you before you can get the chance to hurt me first.
Niggas that know me know I specialize in having bump
Those who know me know that I'm an expert in fighting and violence.
You can have the tail way from the shovel so we can pop the trunk
You can have the cigarette, and we can focus on settling our conflict and getting physical.
Under Cali's blue skies, smoking on chronicles and chocolate ties
We're smoking weed under California's blue sky, smoking the strains Chronicles and Chocolate Thai.
Even when we tell the truth, the hoes we lies,
Even when we're honest, the women we're with think we're lying.
Man ain't no disguise, doing ninety week flies,
We're not hiding who we really are or what we're doing, driving recklessly at high speeds.
Ain't got no time for middle men and small fries,
We don't have time for unimportant or unimpressive people.
Only money conversation and big thighs,
We only care about making money and being with women who have large thighs.
Let me talk to your boss man, the nigga wit the pies,
Introduce me to the head honcho, the one with the drugs to sell.
And back yo ass up and don't act so surprised,
Move back and don't act so shocked when I pull out my gun.
When pistols start to cock, hands start to rise,
When guns are cocked, people put their hands up in surrender.
Nobody move too fast I advise,
Nobody should make any sudden movements, or else.
Or you can catch a hot one right between ya eyes,
Or you might get shot and die.
Recognize I done set me sights on the prize,
Realize that I have set my goal and will do whatever it takes to achieve it.
And put lights out with boom fifty bye, bye's,
I'll shoot you multiple times and kill you.
I'm labeling my life off of rap and weed highs,
I'm defining my life by my love of rap music and marijuana.
And ask my agent bout my fucking shoe size.,
And pester my agent about something as unimportant as my shoe size.
But fucking wit us ain't wise,
But messing with us is not a smart move.
We get crunk, we came to pop the trunk
We're getting rowdy and ready for a fight; we're here to get our guns and settle things.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNARD JAMES FREEMAN, CHAD L. BUTLER, MARCELES MCCARVER, MARVIN WHITEMON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@FDAPO
I can't get over how crazy this beat is
@4esolid
From tha northern califaz now in Texas slappin banger all over ‼️🤘🏽🤘🏽
@heavyizthacrown-5842
It surprises me how many females like this song. 👌🏾
@faststanger1
2020 and still here listening
@privateproductionstv
Talk to em
@doZerBoy
Its 2020 and I'm still poppin the trunk
@internetcrip6391
this one of the greatest rap songs ever man perfect shit
@bpolk80
i just bought me a coupe deville, took out the airbag put in the wood wheel. Thats Texas shit
@MIKEHANCHO817
had this song in my head all day now it's on steady repeat
@brandonnorman4595
That Gotdamn Pimp C