Around the age of twelve, Buck started to rap, and began recording in a studio at fourteen. This was shortly followed by an opportunity to perform for Brian "Baby" Williams, co-founder of Cash Money Records. Williams was impressed and signed Buck, who then dropped out of high school to tour with the label for four years.
After several years on and off of Cash Money Records, Buck and fellow rapper Juvenile decided to leave the label for good and went to UTP Records. This deal later led to a meeting with New York rapper 50 Cent who later signed Buck to G-Unit Records.
50 Cent gave Young Buck a feature on his commercially successful debut album Get Rich or Die Tryin' on the track "Blood Hound". After this, he appeared on G-Unit's debut album, Beg for Mercy, which certified 2x Platinum. Young Buck then released his debut album, Straight Outta Cashville, in 2004, with its follow-up, Buck the World being released in 2007.
On April 7, 2008 in an interview with Miss Jones on New York's Hot 97, 50 Cent stated that Young Buck was no longer a member of the group G-Unit but was still signed to G-Unit Records.
After Young Buck was dismissed from the group, he began to slander the name "G-Unit" in numerous different ways. He released numerous tracks attacking not only the group, but their associates and, more specifically, group leader 50 Cent. 50 Cent and G-Unit also responded with many tracks, including one particular instance in which 50 Cent released a phone call he had recorded with Young Buck, which featured the Tennessee native weeping and apologizing for numerous things. After this happened, Young Buck responded, stating the call was a fake, happened one year prior to its release, and claimed that only police record phone calls.
After a lengthy battle between Young Buck and his former G-Unit comrades, the feud seemed to settle down, with Young Buck stating that he owed one more album for G-Unit Records which would be released in 2009, then titled The Rehab. In other interviews, he's stated that he doesn't have a problem with 50 Cent or G-Unit anymore, but is currently doing his "own thing". He also stated that although he's still signed to G-Unit Records, he's trying to get out of the contract, and he's no longer signed to Interscope.
In 2006, Young Buck began preparation on creating a record label named "G-Unit South". After Interscope was not to be the distributing label, he could not use the "G-Unit" name, which is when he decided upon using the name "Cashville".
After numerous artists were signed, including Outlawz and C-Bo, a deal was secured with RED Distribution. In 2009, after he was dismissed from the G-Unit group, Young Buck began putting more effort into his label stating that even without a major label deal, he will still be relevant in the music industry.
All About Money
Young Buck Lyrics
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You a thug like me
[Verse 1]
You can catch me green stick it up,
Dick it up,
Cut a nigga shit over 50 bucks,
Need work on the low nigga hit me up,
Feds on a nigga block ridiculous,
'cause the game done brought all our shit to us,
I done bit the dust-countinus
Now I ride double ? to the ind you bust,
Oh no wrong move if my ind you touch,
17 but its real when you playin with much,
One in the chamber on the table when you chillin for lunch,
And head up with your door open feelin your blunt,
Where I'm from 20 gone by the end of the month,
I get drunk smoke the weed to the end of the blunt,
Make sure 10 shells done been in the pump,
If its on-first draw that's a nigga wit luck,
All niggas playin games start endin em up,
'cause your block young buck will start bendin em up,
As soon as your adrenaline pump,
Make way dear lord 'cause I'm sendin em up
[Chorus x2]
Its all about money,
Gettin major paid,
Stack your cheese in all different ways,
Tote your strap and keep your khakis creased,
Yeah nigga, you a thug like me?
[Verse 2 - D-tay]
They call me D-tays up
Get em up put the aks on,
Let em know we don't play sir,
Anybody in the way gets sprayed brah,
Anybody in the way gets sprayed brah,
Wanna play rough?
Y'all cats wanna play tough
Tay wanna spray stuff, erase stuff
Niggas wanna start shit with they gun then run,
Tay don't wanna chase ya,
Bullets wait ta, replace ya,
Hit em with the shells of the 45,
Make em all duck, with the four-five buck,
Put em all up,
Got 2 so we got you but we don't give a fuck,
Seals comin gunnin out the cut,
Spittin at you cats,
Spittin 50 rounds like I'm spittin on a track,
Y'all niggas know that you can't hold that,
Ima spit the gat till the gat click-clat,
Then chit chat,
Niggas gun learn that you beef with this here this heat gone burn,
Ima show ya cats how to bus y'all guns,
Hit a nigga up and leave his ass left numb,
Don't play with me,
You know I spray the heat,
The A.K. gun niggas down fatefully,
You think expectfully, just wait and see,
Young buck and D-tay nigga ready to g,
If it pays to be, the boss in the cause,
My gun so big gotta limp when I walk,
Don't talk the talk 'cause T.I.P. we comin,
First go about money
[Chorus x2]
[Verse 3 - Young Buck]
Its all bout thuggin,
Gettin paid and shit,
You either slang the dope or hit major licks,
That's why all my niggas be sevin bricks,
Y'all gunna see what we workin with,
Not me baby doll,
I ain't hurtin for shit,
G.S. 400 with a leather kit,
Oh you don't wanna holla?
Well whatever bitch,
Don't say shit when the bezzle flip,
See a nigga tote straps for the hell of it,
I ain't givin a fuck about jealous shit,
And I don't smoke weed for the smell of it,
Just before I kill, I inhale the shit,
You can't trail me bitch I be in 50 states,
Paranoid, with about 50 cakes,
Once a nigga find out its all heart no shake,
That's when I infest the place,
I'm thugged out,
Up in the drug house,
Got it all-from the beer to a quarter ounce,
We da real ass niggas, all work no slouch,
Can I get that there? all that count,
All they amount,
But when it go down and a nigga make all ya say all that out,
What you gunna do nigga what you about,
Either ride or die, when I'm raised in the south,
Love the block, when a nigga wake up,
I wash my face and then hug my glock,
Brush my teeth and scream south side,
Smoke a blunt and put on my socks,
But it still don't stop, from dusk to dawn,
A nigga been out here on his own-livin day to day,
See I'm only 17 but a nigga out here just gains farm
The lyrics to Young Buck's song "All About Money" speak to the life of a thug -- a life that is fueled by the need for cash and status. In the first verse, Buck describes various illegal activities he engages in to earn money, including theft, drug sales, and violence. He also presents a sense of caution, emphasizing the danger of being caught by the authorities or other criminals. The chorus reinforces the message that everything is all about money, and suggests that the only way to survive in such an environment is to be tough like Buck.
In the second verse, D-tay takes over and continues the theme of violence and aggression, using his rhymes to describe his willingness to engage in physical altercations with anyone who tries to stop him. He boasts about his ability to shoot with accuracy and power, and cautions anyone who would challenge him to think twice before doing so.
The final verse, delivered by Buck once again, follows a similar pattern, as he describes his tough exterior, his luxury items, and his loyalty to the South Side. Throughout the song, the power and importance of money is emphasized, indicating that in the world of a thug, financial gain is paramount, even if it involves engaging in illegal activities.
Line by Line Meaning
You a thug like me
Addressing the listener, the singer posits that they share similar characteristics, and should have a mutually-understood appreciation for the importance of money that permeates urban culture.
You can catch me green stick it up,
The singer boasts about their willingness to commit robbery or a stick-up, particularly ones where the victim is easily taken advantage of and doesn’t fight back.
Dick it up,
In addition to committing heinous criminal acts, the singer also brags about their ability to hook up with potential sexual partners.
Cut a nigga shit over 50 bucks,
Further illustrating their proclivity for criminal behavior, the artist describes cutting, or vandalizing, someone’s property over a relatively small amount of money.
Need work on the low nigga hit me up,
The artist offers to secure a job or drugs for others in need, likely for a fee or in exchange for a favor.
Never quick enough after pickin up,
The singer discloses that they often have to go back for a second money or drug drop-off because their clients aren’t fast enough with the initial transaction.
Feds on a nigga block ridiculous,
The singer complains about the excessive surveillance and harassment they face from law enforcement.
'cause the game done brought all our shit to us,
The artist justifies their criminal activity as a result of the societal and economic conditions created by the so-called ‘game’, or the urban illicit economy.
I done bit the dust-countinus
The artist has been caught and faced the consequences of their actions repeatedly, but has continued to engage in criminal activity without serious reform.
Now I ride double ? to the ind you bust,
The artist boasts about traveling with a gun and a partner, suggesting that they are always prepared for violence or conflict.
Oh no wrong move if my ind you touch,
The singer warns others not to touch their weapon, which may result in a hostile and potentially violent confrontation.
17 but its real when you playin with much,
Even though the artist is only seventeen years old, they are aware of the seriousness of their actions when working with significant amounts of money or drugs.
One in the chamber on the table when you chillin for lunch,
The singer always keeps a round of ammunition in their weapon while they eat, relax or socialize, remaining vigilant and ready for potential danger.
And head up with your door open feelin your blunt,
The singer instructs the listener to face the door and be aware of their surroundings while smoking marijuana.
Where I'm from 20 gone by the end of the month,
Living in a poor area, the singer suggests that it is difficult to save or accumulate significant wealth.
I get drunk smoke the weed to the end of the blunt,
The artist is a heavy user of both alcohol and marijuana, and often enjoys the two together.
Make sure 10 shells done been in the pump,
The artist confirms that they have loaded ten bullets into their shotgun before using it, ensuring maximum damage.
If its on-first draw that's a nigga wit luck,
The singer suggests that in violent situations, the first person to draw their weapon (in this case a gun) has an advantage and is lucky to have done so.
All niggas playin games start endin em up,
The singer promises to take violent action against those who act disrespectfully, recklessly or deceitfully.
'cause your block young buck will start bendin em up,
The artist warns that they will not hesitate to use violence and intimidation against individuals or groups who pose a threat to their business or personal well-being.
As soon as your adrenaline pump,
The artist revels in moments of violence or danger, and actively seeks out ways to make their adrenaline surge.
Make way dear lord 'cause I'm sendin em up
The artist threatens to kill their opponents and send them to the afterlife.
Its all about money,
Reiterating the chorus, the singer explains the primary motivation for their various criminal and violent activities.
Gettin major paid,
The artist is primarily motivated by great wealth and material gain.
Stack your cheese in all different ways,
The singer encourages diverse and creative means of accumulating wealth, beyond just drug dealing or robbery.
Tote your strap and keep your khakis creased,
The singer advises the listener to always carry a weapon (‘strap’), and to maintain a neat and clean appearance.
They call me D-tays up
A new character steps in to give their perspective.
Put the aks on,
The artist is ‘locked and loaded’ with weapons, and is not afraid to use them. 'Aks' may be slang for AK-47 assault rifles.
Let em know we don't play sir,
The artist is vocal about their intention to use violence and is not afraid to intimidate others.
Anybody in the way gets sprayed brah,
Further emphasizing their violent tendencies, the singer promises to indiscriminately spray people in their way with bullets.
Wanna play rough?
The singer challenges their opponents to a violent confrontation.
Y'all cats wanna play tough
Referring to others as ‘cats’, the artist taunts those who think they can stand up to their violence.
Tay wanna spray stuff, erase stuff
The artist, or D-tay, has gained the reputation for effectively using violence to erase problems.
Niggas wanna start shit with they gun then run,
The artist criticizes those who engage in meaningless violence or confrontation, only to retreat when things get serious or difficult.
Tay don't wanna chase ya,
Reiterating their willingness to use violence and inflict harm, the singer emphasizes that they do not want to have to chase after any targets.
Bullets wait ta, replace ya,
Even if they cannot find a fleeing target, the artist plans to leave behind a trail of bullets that may still result in harm.
Hit em with the shells of the 45,
The singer has a .45 caliber handgun which they use to hit or shoot their targets.
Make em all duck, with the four-five buck,
The singer is proud of their ability to make enemies cower or hide when they use their gun.
Put em all up,
The singer uses their gun to hold people up or rob them.
Got 2 so we got you but we don't give a fuck,
The artist describes having two weapons, and their willingness to use them without consequences.
Seals comin gunnin out the cut,
The artist references members of the Navy Seals, who are known for their combat and tactical abilities.
Spittin at you cats,
The singer threatens others with bullets, and uses slang ('cats') to refer disparagingly to their opponents.
Spittin 50 rounds like I'm spittin on a track,
The singer has an automatic weapon capable of firing a large number of bullets very quickly.
Y'all niggas know that you can't hold that,
The artist believes that their adversaries cannot stand up to their violence and gun skills.
Ima spit the gat till the gat click-clat,
The artist will not stop firing their weapon until it stops, or 'clicks.'
Then chit chat,
After engaging in violent acts, the artist is casual and dismissive of the troubles they cause.
Niggas gun learn that you beef with this here this heat gone burn,
The singer warns others not to confront them with violence, or they will be burned, or shot. 'Beef' is slang for a dispute or confrontation.
Ima show ya cats how to bus y'all guns,
The artist intends to display their gun-fighting abilities to others.
Hit a nigga up and leave his ass left numb,
The singer will shoot people and leave them seriously injured or dead.
Don't play with me,
The singer is quick to anger and violence, suggesting that it is unwise to mess with them.
You know I spray the heat,
Reiterating earlier threats to use violence, the singer makes it clear that they have a gun and are willing to use it.
The A.K. gun niggas down fatefully,
The artist owns or uses an AK-47 machine gun, which they use to kill their enemies in a cold, calculated manner.
You think expectfully, just wait and see,
Their opponent may think they have the upper hand, but the artist assures them that they will soon be on the losing end.
Young buck and D-tay nigga ready to g,
The singers reinforce their commitment to violence, and the usage of guns, under any circumstances.
If it pays to be, the boss in the cause,
Despite the risks and ethical consequences, the singers prioritize money-making and exerting control or authority over others.
My gun so big gotta limp when I walk,
The artist flaunts their large gun or penis, suggesting their potency and intimidating factor in either case.
Don't talk the talk 'cause T.I.P. we comin,
The artist threatens to use their connections to famous rapper T.I.P. to back them up in violent encounters.
First go about money
The artists conclude with an emphasis on the pursuit of wealth and power, even if it requires committing illegal or unethical actions.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANTAE TYSON MCKINNEY, DAVID DARNELL BROWN
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