Say My Name
Xzibit (Feat. Eminem & Nate Dogg) Lyrics

This ain't beef, man
I don't consider this a serious conflict

I don't know what the fuck to call it
I'm unsure of the appropriate term to describe this situation

But no beef
It's not a beef, it's more of a disagreement

What up, X?
Hey, Xzibit, what's going on?

Just hit 'em
Attack them verbally or lyrically

I float like Big's spirit in this bitch, I'm ghostly
I move smoothly and gracefully like the spirit of Biggie Smalls

Rush me, 'cause you ain't gonna live to roast me
If you attack me, you won't survive to make fun of me

I'll have my motherfuckin' ass kicked by Moby
I'd rather have Moby beat me up than let a prisoner assault me

If I let some bitch in the can like 'Bis cop over me
If I allow someone to get me in trouble like rapper Bis did during a police investigation, I'll be angry

To do war and try to bring my crew back down
To engage in a battle and attempt to lower my crew's reputation and success

I'll never stoop to that level to do that now
I won't lower my morals or standards to engage in such behavior

I got a new cat, this time I'm pullin' two gats out
I acquired a new gun and am now carrying two of them

With bullets, I finally got somethin' to shoot at now
I now have a target to aim my weapon at

Let's see who got they city on lock
Let's determine who has power and control in their respective city

Let's see who got the better aim with the Glock
Let's find out who is better at shooting a Glock firearm

Let's see who come out on top
Let's determine who comes out victorious in this competition

Let's see who really want their name in the streets
Let's find out who is truly seeking recognition and respect in the public sphere

Let's see who wanna die the same time as me and make ends meet
Let's determine who is willing to die alongside me and make money from it

Now was I blessed with a gift or cursed with a curse?
Am I fortunate or cursed to have this talent and career?

I follow hearse after hearse, spit verse after verse
I attend many funerals and continue to write and perform music

And I'll be damned if I let Billy 'Dance' Dupri
I won't let anyone, not even DJ and producer Jermaine Dupri, get in my way

Or anybody swing an axe at my family tree, so now
I won't let anyone harm my family or lineage

I love it when you niggas be talkin', sayin' my name
I enjoy it when people mention my name and talk about me

Seems like your mouth is not connected to your brain
You're speaking recklessly without thinking about the consequences

Two-zero-zero-three, and shit, it ain't the same
The year is 2003, and things have changed

Better have a strap, my nigga, simple and plain
You should carry a firearm for your own protection, it's that straightforward

Put your nuts on the table, my nigga, let's play the game
Show your courage and take a risk, let's engage in this competition

Hurt you so long, you'll be addicted to pain
I'll cause you so much harm and suffering that you'll become accustomed to it

I don't wanna hear what you meant, do not explain
I don't want to hear your excuses, don't bother explaining yourself

Right before you lay in your coffin, ho, say my name
On your deathbed, acknowledge and remember my name

Why do you hate me? (Hate me)
What is the cause for your animosity towards me?

I came from nothin', blood sweat and tears, you did not create me
My success was earned through hard work and dedication, you didn't contribute to it

How can you doubt me? (Doubt me)
Why do you question or challenge my abilities?

You don't know shit about me, there'd be no West Coast without me
You have no knowledge of my struggles and contributions, the West Coast hip hop scene wouldn't exist without me

Cut with the bullshit (bullshit)
Stop with the lies and nonsense

I struggle for survival and now you tryna act like my rival
I worked hard to survive and succeed, and now you're trying to compete with me

Watch what you say, partner, it's a small earth
Be careful with your words, we live in a small world and our actions have consequences

Don't play games with your life, nigga, it's not worth
Don't engage in risky or dangerous behavior, it's not worth risking your life

All the pain (all the pain), all the agony (all the agony)
All the suffering and hardship I've endured

All the horror (all the horror), all the tragedy (all the tragedy)
All the terrible and traumatic experiences I've faced

Put your hands up people, it's time to fight now
Prepare to defend yourselves, it's time to engage in battle

I beat holes in your chest, remain hostile
I will violently attack and harm you, and remain aggressive and angry

Threaten my life? (Come on)
Are you really threatening my life?

One day you'll understand
One day you'll comprehend the repercussions of your actions

They say that pride is the sign of a foolish man
Some people believe that excessive pride is a characteristic of an unwise person

So who the fuck you think you talkin' to?
Who do you think you're addressing with that disrespectful language?

Live and direct in the flesh, I'm right in front of you
I'm here in person, standing directly in front of you

I never really smashed on Jermaine's ass, Dre smashed him
I didn't actually harm Jermaine, Dr. Dre did

Nobody ganged up 'til he came back and jacked him
No one teamed up against Jermaine until he returned and stole from us

I never really brought it to his ass, I tapped him
I didn't actually attack him, I just confronted him

I could have been like Treach, poom-papped and slapped him
I could have been like rapper Treach and hit and slapped Jermaine

Purple, for mimicking him with two rappin' Urkels
Purple is for the bruises and injuries I could inflict on Jermaine for copying my style

I could of snapped, took it past rap and hurt you
I could have lost my temper and caused physical harm to you

But I didn't, I kept it on wax and served you
Instead, I addressed the issue through my music and lyrically defeated you

I square dance 'cause I'm sick of rappin' circles
I'm bored of making traditional hip hop music and want to try something different

Around these clowns, steady tryna call me out
I'm surrounded by people who constantly challenge and provoke me

It's like I'm listening to motherfuckin' dogs meow
Their insults and threats are meaningless and pathetic, like dogs meowing

You'd probably do better tryna come and stomp me out
You'd have more success in defeating me if you physically attacked me

You don't want it with rap, this is what I'm all about, come on
You can't compete with me when it comes to hip hop music, this is my specialty

(I) No gangsta, you ain't either
Neither of us are true gangsters

(Will) But I know that I spit ether
But I'm confident in my ability to produce great music

(Not) I shit across your belly
I will humiliate and degrade you

(Lose) Show you I'm not R. Kelly
I'll prove that I'm not like the controversial R&B singer R. Kelly

X, pass me the weed
Xzibit, please give me some marijuana

I'ma put my ashes out on his ass for the last time, man
I'm going to put out my cigarette on his rear end for the final time

Watch your fuckin' mouth
Be careful with your language and tone

It's the last time, man
This is the final warning

I'm through
I'm done and finished with this argument or conflict