Uncle Murda, real name Leonard Grant, is a rapper from Br… Read Full Bio ↴Early Life
Uncle Murda, real name Leonard Grant, is a rapper from Brooklyn, New York, and grew up in Cypress Hills Projects. He was called L.G. (for his initials) and then onto L-Murder by people who knew him. He received his name "Uncle Murda" from Murda & Uncle being added by the kids in his neighborhood projects to whom he would generously give money.[1]
[edit] Musical Career
Murda started to take rap seriously in 2006 and was heavy in the underground circuit of New York City. He was linking up DJ Green Lantern and DJ Cut Master C for mixtapes but it wasn't until he released his hit single "Bullet Bullet" that he finally gained mainstream attention, followed by another single "Run The City". Uncle Murda has been known to be "Too hard for hip hop" because of his Hardcore lyrics about his lifestyle as a gangster living in the ghetto. He has his own rap crew named GMG which is an abbreviation for "Getting Money Gangstas".
In 2007, DJ Green Lantern and DJ Clue introduced Uncle Murda's music to Jay-Z. The Brooklyn born rapper/CEO signed Uncle Murda to Roc-A-Fella Records soon after. They started to promote him immediately by placing him on a track with popular label-mates Fabolous and Jay-Z for the song "Brooklyn" (Featured on From Nothin' to Somethin' album) and everything seemed to be going well for the rapper. However in late 2008 rumors that Uncle Murda left Def Jam came about. In an interview with DJ Vlad, Uncle Murda confirmed the rumors that he has split from Def Jam and Roc-a-fella Records[2] claiming everything went downhill since Jay-Z's departure. βIβm no longer with Def Jam,β he said. βThings didnβt work out over there once Jay-Z left it was like you know, they didnβt really know what to do with Uncle Murda after that.β Still very optimistic, the rapper goes on to say "Iβm still relevant, I'm still that man". Uncle murder has since been removed as an artist on the def jam roster on the def jam website.
[edit] Shooting
On January 22nd, 2008, Uncle Murda was shot while in a parked car on Linden Blvd in East New York.[3] Ironically, the shooting happened after the rapper released his mixtape entitled "Respect the Shooter". He discharged himself from the hospital less than 24 hours after he was admitted - with the bullet still embedded in his skull. Uncle Murda called the nationally syndicated Wendy Williams Experience radio show after the shooting and told her he was using "Hennessey and Newports" to cope with the pain".[4] The crime remains unsolved by police since Uncle Murda refuses to cooperate with investigators.
Warning
Uncle Murda Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
This is a warning, warning, warning!
Itβs a new job!
This is a warning, warning, warning!
Brooklyn!
I get money, I get money,
Uhuu, Iβm getting bait, but I ainβt planned,
At your door, with the false, who theyβre calling me biggie,
These rappers is imposters, ...
... These monkeys, uhuu they want no drama,
Hey frank Iβm taking the girl,
Uhuu, I donβt need my ...
Iβm no magic, got a magician, uhuuu they fear us,
I snap my finger, abracadabra make niggers disappear.
Iβm a big dog, pitbull, uhuu, a rottweiler,
They love dogs, yankees, theyβre a bunch of chiwawas,
Theyβre be calling me jason,
Uhuu Iβm freddie... Biting niggers when theyβre sleeping.
Master with theβ¦
This is a warning, warning, warning!
Aha! Yeah!
This is a warning, warning, warning!
I get money, I get money,
Uhuu, Iβm getting bait, but I ainβt planned,
I ainβt planned, I smack the s**t out the hater.
Theyβd be saying, theyβd be saying ...
You end up and you wait, these rappers she called theβ¦
Theyβd be sayingβ¦ uhuu, Iβmma stayβ¦
Iβm a menace to society, ask the boys in the hood.
... Uhuu, I gotβ¦
... Rappers with a gun, diddy youβ¦
First tip you see a model,
Uhuu, sheβs from the hood, licking on my lollipop,
Uhuu, sheβs licking good.
They ainβt tugging theyβd be fighting,
Uhuu, is just aβ¦
Theyβre rapping likeβ¦
Uhuu that means they finish.
This is a warning, warning, warning!
Aha!
This is a warning, warning, warning!
I get money, I get money,
Uhuu, Iβm getting bait, but I ainβt planned,
I ainβt planned, I smack the s**t out the hater
Theyβd d be hating... Some haters,
Uhuu, I got βem sick,
They canβt beat me, theyβre the giants,
Uhuu, Iβm ... Theyβre doing bad, real bad,
Uhuu I know they hate me,
They canβt believe it Iβm theβ¦
Yeah, I say f**k βem baby!
F**k!
The ... And I got next to emo,
Getting... By myself, uuu, they call at me rambo.
... Uuu, light up a candle,
I ainβt care what Iβm for,...
Iβm a bow wow, uuu, theyβre calling me boss,
The bodies on top of bodiesβ¦
This is a warning, warning, warning!
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!
This is a warning, warning, warning!
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!
Uncle Murdaβs βWarningβ is a hardcore gangsta rap song that is full of warning shots aimed at his adversaries. This song is a warning to his haters that he will not back down in the face of adversity. The lyrics of the song are filled with different references to famous gangsta rappers including Biggie, Jason, and Freddie.
The song is a reflection of the aggressive and violent nature of the urban community with which Uncle Murda identifies. He claims to be a big dog, pitbull or a rottweiler and calls his haters chiwawas. Uncle Murda is not afraid to take on multiple rappers at once and dismisses them as imposters and monkeys. He is also not afraid to resort to violence as he claims to smack the s**t out of the hater who has dared to cross him. In short, the song is a declaration of strength and defiance.
Line by Line Meaning
This is a warning, warning, warning!
Uncle Murda is issuing a warning to someone or some group.
This is a warning, warning, warning!
Uncle Murda repeats his warning so that it can't be ignored.
Itβs a new job!
Uncle Murda is embarking on a new venture or project.
This is a warning, warning, warning!
Uncle Murda emphasizes that his warning is serious and should be taken seriously.
Brooklyn!
Uncle Murda represents Brooklyn, where he is from and where his roots lie.
I get money, I get money,
Uncle Murda boasts about his financial success and wealth.
Uhuu, Iβm getting bait, but I ainβt planned,
Even though he may not have planned for this level of success or fame, Uncle Murda is embracing and enjoying it.
I ainβt planned, I smack the s**t out the hater.
If someone shows him hate, Uncle Murda won't hesitate to retaliate aggressively.
At your door, with the false, who theyβre calling me biggie,
Uncle Murda is being compared to the legendary rapper Notorious B.I.G and is willing to confront anyone who disagrees.
These rappers is imposters, ...
To Uncle Murda, many rappers in the industry are fraudulent and not genuine.
... These monkeys, uhuu they want no drama,
Some rappers are timid and don't want to engage in rap battles with Uncle Murda.
Hey frank Iβm taking the girl,
Uncle Murda is claiming that he is taking someone's girl, potentially stealing her away romantically.
Uhuu, I donβt need my ...
Uncle Murda may not need a weapon or other assistance to defend himself or fight back.
Iβm no magic, got a magician, uhuuu they fear us,
Uncle Murda has someone powerful on his side, someone who can make problems disappear, so others fear him.
I snap my finger, abracadabra make niggers disappear.
Uncle Murda might be referencing his access to a powerful and deadly hitman or something similar.
Iβm a big dog, pitbull, uhuu, a rottweiler,
Uncle Murda compares himself to large ferocious beasts to emphasize his toughness and animal-like nature.
They love dogs, yankees, theyβre a bunch of chiwawas,
Those who oppose Uncle Murda are smaller and less impressive, like the small dog breed chihuahuas compared to his larger breed comparisons.
Theyβre be calling me jason,
Uncle Murda is being compared to the fictional horror movie villain Jason who terrorizes and kills people.
Uhuu Iβm freddie... Biting niggers when theyβre sleeping.
Uncle Murda is also being compared to another horror movie villain, Freddy Krueger, emphasizing his eerie and dangerous nature.
Master with theβ¦
Uncle Murda abruptly ends this thought, leaving the listener to interpret what he is truly mastering.
Theyβd be saying, theyβd be saying ...
Others might be spreading rumors or talking negatively about Uncle Murda.
You end up and you wait, these rappers she called theβ¦
These other rappers are unprepared and can't match Uncle Murda's level of talent or skill.
Theyβd be sayingβ¦ uhuu, Iβmma stayβ¦
Despite the rumors, Uncle Murda plans to persist and stay in the game with his music and skills.
Iβm a menace to society, ask the boys in the hood.
Uncle Murda refers to himself as a danger to society, as if asking for a reference or confirmation of his reputation from those who grow up in the tough neighborhoods he raps about.
... Uhuu, I gotβ¦
Uncle Murda may possess weapons, skills, or other advantages that he doesn't disclose.
... Rappers with a gun, diddy youβ¦
Other rappers may have weapons, but Uncle Murda doesn't seem to think they're a match for him, even Name-dropping famous rapper-turned-entrepreneur Sean 'Diddy' Combs.
First tip you see a model,
The first sign of a successful artist is often seen with models around them, indicating their increase of popularity and level of status.
Uhuu, sheβs from the hood, licking on my lollipop,
Uncle Murda mentions a woman, possibly a prostitute from his neighborhood, indulging and satisfying him sexually.
Uhuu, sheβs licking good.
Uncle Murda continues to brag about the quality of the sexual act he was just discussing.
They ainβt tugging theyβd be fighting,
Others who oppose Uncle Murda will resort to violence instead of engaging in a battle of pure talent or skill.
Uhuu, is just aβ¦
Uncle Murda doesn't specify what he's referring to with the word 'just,' leaving the listener to interpret what his intended meaning could be.
Theyβre rapping likeβ¦
Others who rap are trying to mimic or steal Uncle Murda's successful style.
Uhuu that means they finish.
Uncle Murda insinuates that any other rappers copying his style are done for, as they can't compete with his level of talent and success.
Theyβd d be hating... Some haters,
Uncle Murda acknowledges that he has at least some people who don't support him.
Uhuu, I got βem sick,
Those who hate Uncle Murda must be sick with jealousy or envy over his success and talent.
They canβt beat me, theyβre the giants,
Even with their size and success, other rappers are no match to Uncle Murda's level of skill and talent.
Uhuu, Iβm ... Theyβre doing bad, real bad,
Uncle Murda continues to gloat about his success, confident that he's doing far better than any rival rapper.
Uhuu I know they hate me,
Uncle Murda acknowledges that some people may have a deep-seated hatred for him.
They canβt believe it Iβm theβ¦
Uncle Murda is so successful that those who doubt him can't believe he's made it as far as he has.
Yeah, I say f**k βem baby!
Uncle Murda doesn't care about those who don't support him, and he's willing to swear and say it directly to them.
... And I got next to emo,
Uncle Murda may be close with someone who is Emo - short for emotional - and is hinting that they're part of his clique or crew.
Getting... By myself, uuu, they call at me rambo.
Uncle Murda can quickly defend himself and become aggressive, even likening himself to action movie character John Rambo.
... Uuu, light up a candle,
Uncle Murda may be suggesting he is willing to engage in violent acts, potentially burying bodies or igniting fires in the process.
I ainβt care what Iβm for,...
Uncle Murda is determined to do whatever it takes to remain successful, no matter the cost or consequences.
Iβm a bow wow, uuu, theyβre calling me boss,
Uncle Murda may be referencing the old Bow Wow Wow song, using it to compare himself to a dominant animal, like a wolf or lion, and to emphasize his status as a boss or leader in his field.
The bodies on top of bodiesβ¦
Uncle Murda abruptly ends this thought, leaving the listener to interpret what idea he is truly conveying.
This is a warning, warning, warning!
Uncle Murda reminds the listener once more that this song, and his message of warning, is crucial.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!
Uncle Murda gives the listener and his rivals one final defiant message that he will continue to dominate and succeed.
Contributed by Caleb G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Feli Kiwi
How many years and I still get hype off this track! My kids looking at me like I'm crazy, they don't understand..
Chris K
Same way fam
TREE SEEKING HOLINESS
I love every single verse n line of every musician in this song. I feel it still n it will always be my theme song
Dominick Ruocco
Uncle Murda goes so hard in this song! Every single verse is π₯
DEADMANS-HIGHER-GUARDIAN-SELF
I still love this. This wasn't played on the radio in Houston, Tx at all but I know it was killin' shit out east. Support these artist that are actually puttin that work in.
Jamie Karran
Murda is absolute fire π₯π₯
Raven Harris
I respect Murda he's not the greatest but he came a long way and his shit be going hard. I respect real rap and real niggas he's 1 of them.....
__________________
The beat goes too hard.. The sample in this beat is Barrington Levy - Murderer The producer and Murda went hard..
Romance Jones
This beat is Crazy, sick ,OTH... Off The Hook
2Thug
Uncle Murda killed it on this Shit