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.
Three Sixteens
UGK Lyrics
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[Bun B]
Whassup, muthafucka? Yeah it's the funk droppa, the punk stoppa
The trunk poppa ready to break y'all off somethin proper
You know I'm a villain, so why try?
Fuck a glock, I'm throwin a glock party, darin niggas to drive by
I came to smoke a son of a bitch that went for his but didn't pull it
I'm snipin, I got you in my scope so what's the use of tryin to bail?
I'm ready to catch a case but not for yayo, for a murder, mayne
187 ways to rip ya spine out anytime you wanna test
Say you never heard of pain? Wait till I pull my nine out
And empty out a clip in yo chest cavity
Haven't we been known for takin it
To the sucka muthafuckas that was fakin it
Makin it known I gots my chrome in my ride
And I'm fried, P.A. worldwide from the west side, fool!
Yeeeah, I'm serious! And this is one of three sixteens!
Yeeeah, ya bastards! I'm serious, this is only one of three sixteens!
Straight up, I'm serious! That was only one of three sixteens!
[DJ DMD]
Now check this shit out, haha ...
It's DJ DMD, back with that funk flowin laaazy
Kinda craaazy, never letting niggas fade me
I'm a little fast on the trigga
Niggas I get my blast on nightly, you don't wanna fight me
Take yo ass on down the block, I keeps my shit cocked
So knock on wood cuz shit could get hot
On this spot, some niggas catchin lead shots
Cuz ain't no wipin off these red dots
Now try me if ya think I won't bust
Shots to ya dome will leave ya ass in the dust, nigga
Cuz ain't nobody droppin bigger hits
I'm makin tracks upon track upon tracks to make these niggas shit
And I'm down with some fa sho niggas
So tell me how you gon diss me with a clique full of ho niggas?
You keep yo ass in yo muthafuckin set
Or take a slug in ya muthafuckin chest, Reggie, mark ass nigga
Ya punk bitch!
[Bun B]
I'm serious! And this is two of three sixteens!
Ya punks, I'm serious! This is two of three sixteens!
Punk ass niggas, I'm serious! This was two of three sixteens!
Sixteen number three!
[Pimp C]
Some muthafuckas think they can go with me
But most of them niggas just some hoes to me
I got a lotta niggas that's down with me
But too many niggas like to clown with me
They act like they know me but they really don't
They ask me to come kick it, but they know I won't
I see they ass in PA, they don't know me, uh
I see they ass in Houston, I'm they homie
But, nigga how it feel to be a ho?
Gettin yo ass kicked at every muthafuckin show
Tryin to be a gangsta, but nigga yous a fool
And tryin to kick it with me, like me and y'all cool
But nigga let's see if you can with that chrome
I shoulda popped yo ass when you rolled into my home
But bitch niggas steal, and G niggas mack
And busta ass niggas gettin bullets in they back
And that's a muthafuckin fact!
[Bun B]
Ya little muthafucka! I'm serious! And that was three of three sixteens!
For any niggas that wanna test, come up and stress these three muthafuckin sixteens!
You can't fuck wit it, fool! We drops three of three sixteens!
And ain't a muthafucka tight like this, we droppin three tight ass sixteens!
Yeah, I wanna send this out to all them niggas in the ward
You know what I'm sayin, that drop all that muthafuckin shit
Like we drop that shit, and to all them OTHER muthafuckas
On that OTHER muthafuckin side, talking all that other blowsy ass shit
Y'all need to get back 'fore I get some muthafuckin shit on my toes
I done done it before, ho, and I'll do it again!
U-G-muthafuckin-K! 94! Eat a dick, godammit
The lyrics of the song "Three Sixteens" by UGK featuring DJ DMD are in a narrative style and they depict the violent nature of the Hip-Hop culture prevalent at that time. The song starts with Bun B, who portrays himself in a villainous light, daring others to test him with violence. He talks about his readiness to kill and his desire to catch a case for committing murder. Bun B mentions how he relishes in the pain of his enemies and takes pleasure in emptying the gun's clip into the chest cavity of his target. He concludes his verse by saying that this was one of three sixteens, meaning there were two more similar verses to follow.
DJ DMD's verse follows, where he boasts about his skills, his ability to get into fights, and his insistence on keeping his gun cocked at all times. He brags about his large number of followers who will back him in his fights. DJ DMD also talks about his enemies who he considers to be cowardly, as they hide behind their cliques to avoid confrontations. He finishes his verse by warning Reggie to stay in his set and not to mess with him.
In the final verse, Pimp C talks about some people who consider themselves his equal, but he dismisses them as unworthy of his attention. He mentions that he has many loyal followers, but there are also a few who pretend to be his friends but are not. Pimp C talks about how he allows such people to be around him, but he never vets them or gets to know them. He concludes his verse by stating that people who act like ho's will get bullets in their back.
Overall, the lyrics of the song "Three Sixteens" are gritty, violent, and menacing, portraying the Hip-Hop culture of that time.
Line by Line Meaning
Whassup, muthafucka? Yeah it's the funk droppa, the punk stoppa The trunk poppa ready to break y'all off somethin proper
I am the one with the funk, the gun, and the power to give you a proper beating, so don't mess with me.
You know I'm a villain, so why try?
I am the bad guy, so why would you dare challenge me?
Fuck a glock, I'm throwin a glock party, darin niggas to drive by
I don't need a gun, I'll just throw a party where everyone has guns and dares drive-by shooters to come at me.
I came to smoke a son of a bitch that went for his but didn't pull it
I'm here to take down someone who attempted to draw his weapon but failed to use it against me.
Fast enough and got blasted up with a bullet
I fired a bullet and hit him before he could strike back.
I'm snipin, I got you in my scope so what's the use of tryin to bail?
I'm aiming at you from a distance, so don't bother trying to run away.
I'm ready to catch a case but not for yayo, for a murder, mayne
I'm willing to risk imprisonment for killing someone, not for drug-related offenses.
187 ways to rip ya spine out anytime you wanna test
I have plenty of methods to hurt you if you try to prove yourself against me.
Say you never heard of pain? Wait till I pull my nine out
If you don't think pain affects you, wait until I pull out my gun.
And empty out a clip in yo chest cavity
I'll shoot you multiple times until there are no more bullets left in my clip and your chest is full of holes.
Haven't we been known for takin it To the sucka muthafuckas that was fakin it
We're known for confronting and punishing those who pretend or fake their toughness.
Makin it known I gots my chrome in my ride And I'm fried, P.A. worldwide from the west side, fool!
I'm letting everyone know that I have a gun in my vehicle and that I'm under the influence of drugs, and I'm from the western side of the country.
Now check this shit out, haha ... It's DJ DMD, back with that funk flowin laaazy Kinda craaazy, never letting niggas fade me
DJ DMD is back with his lazy, crazy, funky style and won't let anyone ignore him.
I'm a little fast on the trigga Niggas I get my blast on nightly, you don't wanna fight me
I'm quick to pull the trigger and I shoot someone almost every night. You don't want to mess with me.
Take yo ass on down the block, I keeps my shit cocked So knock on wood cuz shit could get hot
Go away, I always have my gun loaded and ready, so be careful what you say around me because things can get dangerous.
On this spot, some niggas catchin lead shots Cuz ain't no wipin off these red dots
On this corner, some people are getting shot and there's no way to remove the red dots of blood left behind.
Now try me if ya think I won't bust Shots to ya dome will leave ya ass in the dust, nigga
Go ahead, try me, I'll shoot your head and leave you dead.
Cuz ain't nobody droppin bigger hits I'm makin tracks upon track upon tracks to make these niggas shit
No one is making better music than us, and I keep producing tracks that make other rappers envious.
And I'm down with some fa sho niggas So tell me how you gon diss me with a clique full of ho niggas?
I'm affiliated with some real brothers, so how could you disrespect me when you have a crew full of weaklings?
You keep yo ass in yo muthafuckin set Or take a slug in ya muthafuckin chest, Reggie, mark ass nigga Ya punk bitch!
Stay in your place or I'll shoot you in the chest, Reggie, you coward!
Some muthafuckas think they can go with me But most of them niggas just some hoes to me
Some people think they can compete with me, but they're all amateurs compared to me.
I got a lotta niggas that's down with me But too many niggas like to clown with me
I have a lot of friends, but too many of them don't take me seriously and act like fools around me.
They act like they know me but they really don't They ask me to come kick it, but they know I won't
They pretend to understand me, but they don't. They invite me to hang out, but they know I won't accept.
I see they ass in PA, they don't know me, uh I see they ass in Houston, I'm they homie
When I'm in Pennsylvania, people don't recognize me, but when I'm in Houston, they're all friendly towards me.
But, nigga how it feel to be a ho? Gettin yo ass kicked at every muthafuckin show
How does it feel to be a loser? Getting beaten up at every concert.
Tryin to be a gangsta, but nigga yous a fool And tryin to kick it with me, like me and y'all cool
You're trying to act tough and join my crew, but you're just a clown and that's not going to happen.
But nigga let's see if you can with that chrome I shoulda popped yo ass when you rolled into my home
But let's see if you're as good as you claim with a gun. I should have killed you when you showed up at my house.
But bitch niggas steal, and G niggas mack And busta ass niggas gettin bullets in they back
Weak people steal things, while strong people seduce women. Meanwhile, wimps are getting shot in the back.
Ya little muthafucka! I'm serious! And that was three of three sixteens! For any niggas that wanna test, come up and stress these three muthafuckin sixteens!
I'm not playing around, and that's the end of our three-verse song. Anyone who wants to challenge me should come forward and face these lyrics.
You can't fuck wit it, fool! We drops three of three sixteens! And ain't a muthafucka tight like this, we droppin three tight ass sixteens!
You can't match our skill, we just dropped three of the tightest rap verses ever recorded.
Yeah, I wanna send this out to all them niggas in the ward You know what I'm sayin, that drop all that muthafuckin shit Like we drop that shit, and to all them OTHER muthafuckas On that OTHER muthafuckin side, talking all that other blowsy ass shit Y'all need to get back 'fore I get some muthafuckin shit on my toes I done done it before, ho, and I'll do it again! U-G-muthafuckin-K! 94! Eat a dick, godammit
This message goes out to our fans in the neighborhood who support us and release their own music. To our rivals on the other side who talk trash, you better back down or else we're going to fight. This is UGK, we're the best, and we're not afraid to start some trouble.
Contributed by Samantha P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
EDWARD CONNER
Bun dropped one of tha best executed verses n Rap on this one
Malik Maseeh
Hit went in on this!!!
-DJ Art “chop it up” Morris-
This one and his verse In the middle of diamonds and wood. Some of his best stuff for sure.
ALMIGHTY UCGD
Ugk for life
800^ Veterano whK800P^
Lyrikal warfare Bruh fr tho 💯👑
Leon Hersbach
Hands down the hardest Bun B verse ever, those lines had me screaming
InkedupKK
It's my favorite ❤️
maxwellhowell
Peep his verse on the intro to the album "ugk banned". . . . Buns best
Steven Huckabay
Still bumping this in 2019 and till I die! UGK FAN FOR LIFE!!!! Professor Bun B and councilman face. Gotta love it. Young bucks learn something from the trill real OG's of the rap game
Dave Royst
this album was slept on!!!