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.
Money Good
Young Buck Lyrics
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Aiyyo if you got more than a hundred dollars in your pocket
Aiyyo make some noise in this bitch
Cause I'm gettin money like a muh'fucker y'all (YEAH!)
Work for the money money (c'mon) do ya thang now
Work for the money money (get it, get it) put it down now
Work for the money money (c'mon) do ya thang now
Work for the money money (c'mon) do ya thang now
Work for the money money (let's go!) put it down now
Work for the money money (c'mon) do ya thang now
Work for the money money (get it, get it) put it down now
Twenty six's got me big big wheelin'
Money over bitches, I'ma get me a million
Thangs done changed, I'm hotter than a flame
So it's no time for me to beef with Jada, Joe or Game (Game)
Diamonds in my chain (chain) a Chevy in my yard
And a baby blue Phantom that I keep in the garage (uh-oh!)
Come here, let me talk to you, show you what my grill 'bout
Ice like Paul Wall but I can't take mine out (Yeahhh!)
Let's play the game "Big Bank Take Lil' Bank"
Flood it like Katrina, make sure that your ship sank (damn!)
You would think money's growin on trees
The way your boy run through a couple hundred G's
Fresh white tee 'bout to get my hustle on (yeah!)
I ain't goin to the club, 'til all my work gone (C'MON!)
I'm leanin on the leather, and grippin on the wood
And I can build whatever, you know my money good, yeah
[Chorus]
If can get money (money) I be in the hood (hood)
I be stackin' paper like a real nigga should
My money good, get money!! We ballin' in the hood
Money good, get money!! We ballin' in the hood
I be pimpin' hard (hard) and I got them hoes (hoes)
You ain't gotta ask me, you already know
My money good, get money!! We ballin' in the hod
Money good, get money!! We ballin' in the hod
I got my mind on my money (money) my money on my mind (mind)
I'm good in the hood so you know I'm gon' shine
Get you some, get you some, get you some, get you some
Get you some, get you some, get you some, get you some (Yeahhhh!)
I'm sellin' everythang (thang) and savin' every dime (dime)
I'm good in the hood so you know I'm gon' shine
Get you some, get you some, get you some, get you some
Get you some, get you some, get you some, get you some (Yeahhhhh!)
Fifty for the watch (watch) a hundred for the bracelet
I'm headed to the top (top) I can damn near taste it
I represent my block (block) and give away the ones (c'mon!)
The hustle never stops so my job is never done (ayy!)
So tell me what it costs (costs) and show me who the boss (boss)
Put your money where your mouth is, I'ma break him off (break him off)
If you wanna know the reason why I act like that
I can fit a half a mil' in this Louie backpack, yeah
[Chorus]
Go and do your thang (thang) just don't get caught
Let your money talk (Hey!) I let my money talk for me
If shorty wanna hate, then tell the bitch to walk
Let your money talk (Hey!) I let my money talk for me
Call me what you want, but you can't call me broke (broke)
Cause gettin' big bags of money's all we know (know)
Marble floors in the projects, ghetto millionaire
All this Gucci in my closet, I don't know what to wear (yeah!)
Bentley outside by the ice cream truck (truck)
Just ride through the hood, ask 'em if they seen Buck (Buck)
Thought I wouldn't make it, but look at me now
That's why I painted the Benz the same color as Cristal (Let's go!)
[Chorus]
Get money!!
Hey, get money!!
Get money!!
Hey, get money!!
The lyrics of Young Buck's song "Money Good" speaks of his prowess in making a considerable amount of cash, living lavishly, and accumulating wealth. The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of getting money and stacking paper like a real boss. Young Buck's reference to working for the money is an indication that he is a hard worker who is willing to do anything to make money. He flaunts his net worth, which is evident from his Chevy in his yard, baby blue Phantom, and diamonds in his chain.
Young Buck is not afraid to gamble and is always ready to play the "Big Bank Take Lil' Bank" game. He floods it like Katrina, showing that he is not afraid of taking risks when it comes to investing his money. He does not shy away from showing off his wealth, letting everyone around him know that his money is good. He has a Bentley parked outside by the ice cream truck and a Benz in the same color as Cristal.
The song "Money Good" is about wealth, status, and power. Young Buck portrays himself as a successful businessman who is not afraid to take risks to achieve financial success. The song is an inspiration to all those who aspire to make a fortune, telling them to work hard and stack their cash.
Line by Line Meaning
G-Unit!!
Introduction of the artist's music group
Aiyyo if you got more than a hundred dollars in your pocket
Asks listeners with more than $100 to make some noise
Cause I'm gettin money like a muh'fucker y'all (YEAH!)
Artist making a lot of money and celebrating it with listeners
Twenty six's got me big big wheelin'
Artist driving a car with big wheels worth $26,0000
Money over bitches, I'ma get me a million
Artist prioritizing money over women and aiming to have a million-dollar fortune
Thangs done changed, I'm hotter than a flame
Artist's life and career have improved, and he is more famous and wealthy than ever
Diamonds in my chain (chain) a Chevy in my yard
Artist has a necklace with diamond-encrusted chains and a Chevrolet car in his backyard
And a baby blue Phantom that I keep in the garage (uh-oh!)
Artist owns a luxury Rolls-Royce Phantom that he parks in his garage
Come here, let me talk to you, show you what my grill 'bout
Artist inviting someone to see his jewelry, specifically the grill on his teeth
Ice like Paul Wall but I can't take mine out (Yeahhh!)
Artist has a lot of diamonds on his teeth like the rapper Paul Wall, but he can't take them out
Let's play the game "Big Bank Take Lil' Bank"
Artist invites someone to gamble with him, with the intention of winning more than his opponent
Flood it like Katrina, make sure that your ship sank (damn!)
Artist encourages someone to be successful and rich, defeating rivals and making their businesses fail like the hurricane Katrina did to New Orleans in 2005
You would think money's growin on trees
Artist spends a lot of money like it is an endless resource, without worrying about the future
The way your boy run through a couple hundred G's
Artist spends $100,000 or more frequently and quickly, without noticing it too much
Fresh white tee 'bout to get my hustle on (yeah!)
Artist ready to work and do business, wearing a clean white T-shirt
I ain't goin to the club, 'til all my work gone (C'MON!)
Artist planning to finish his business or work before going to the club to party
I'm leanin on the leather, and grippin on the wood
Artist driving his luxury car, sitting in comfortable leather seats, and holding the steering wheel made of wood
And I can build whatever, you know my money good, yeah
Artist has enough money to cover his expenses and invest even more, declaring his wealth and financial stability
[Chorus]
Song chorus about getting money and being successful
Go and do your thang (thang) just don't get caught
Artist encourages people to make money, but do it legally and without getting caught by the police
If shorty wanna hate, then tell the bitch to walk
Artist tells women who are not interested in him to leave and not waste his time
Call me what you want, but you can't call me broke (broke)
Artist is okay with people calling him different names or nicknames, but he does not tolerate being called poor
Marble floors in the projects, ghetto millionaire
Artist lives in an expensive house with marble floors in poor/low-income areas
All this Gucci in my closet, I don't know what to wear (yeah!)
Artist owns a lot of expensive clothing brand Gucci, struggling to decide what to wear
Bentley outside by the ice cream truck (truck)
Artist parks his luxury car, Bentley, close to an ice cream truck
Just ride through the hood, ask'em if they seen Buck (Buck)
Artist challenges someone to drive through the area he grew up in and ask if people have seen him before
Thought I wouldn't make it, but look at me now
Artist expressing pride in his success and how far he has come
That's why I painted the Benz the same color as Cristal (Let's go!)
Artist owns several luxury cars, including Mercedes-Benz, which he painted the same color as his favorite champagne, Cristal
[Chorus]
Song chorus about getting money and being successful
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID BROWN, LA MARQUIS JEFFERSON, CRAIG LOVE, JONATHAN SMITH
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