Stop Being Greedy

DMX

About Stop Being Greedy

"Stop Being Greedy" is the second single by DMX from his debut studio album. The single peaked at No.79 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.


Year:
2002
3:37
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[Chorus:]
why'all been eatin' long enough now
Stop Being Greedy
Keep it real partna'
Give to the needy
Ribs is touchy
So don't make me wait
F*ck around and I'm gon' bite you
Snatch the plate
I can flip that flow
I can stick that ho
I can get that dough
You know I'm wit' that yo
ain't a thing about this shit
I can't do or havn't seen
But when it gets dark
It's like a nigga's havin' dreams
All nightmares, the light dares, to desert me
Got me like, everybody wants to hurt me
Paranoid, so I strike out at, whatever
The closest thing to me's gon' get it, but never
Will I kill I
Think death is wrong
So I'ma keep holdin' on
'Til what's left is gone
You can put that on
My nigga Bull
These other rap cats
Will give a nigga rules
But if it's cause for me to force my, way in the door
Head huntin' mother fuckers, so stay on the floor
4-4 is what I get sic wit'
4 more and all this is luquid

[Chorus]
I thank the Lord every day
That I'm blessed with the gift
I'm the best so unless
You want to rest with a stiff
Don't touch that
Uh uh, leave it alone
When you walk past the dog house
Leave me the bone
Dogs bite, dogs fight, dogs night
Scratch, shake and hope all night
So when ya hear the arf, arf
Start runnin'
''cause when ya hear the arf, arf
I'm commin'
But I don't like drama
So I stay to myself
Keep focused with this rap shit
Pray for the wealth
I want the money
Give me the honeys with big asses
The most expensive champaign
Ya got big glasses
I'm drunk so I'ma bash this head wide open
Beggin' me to stop but at least he died hopin'
Didn't get his wish now he's a dish for the pack
Two glowin' red eyes, everything else is black

[Chorus X2]
When the sun is up
The gun is up
On the shelf
And all the runners up
Are thankin' me
For the help
Hopin' that they not around
When it gets dark outside
The sun's goin' down
Ya hear the bark outside
Locks off the cage, gague with the buck shots
Faggot, you been lucky all day this where your luck stops
One drops, then another, then another
Gun pops, go into you, hit your mother
When does it all end?
I found a friend in the dark
''cause fuckin' wit' these cats'll
Send a friend to the morgue
Many questions, no answers, stress
Try to hold my head
And remember that I'm blessed
With a curse and it gets worse as time goes by
Can't see straight, I'm so high
Why ask why when you know?
Nigga when it's your time to go, you go
[Chorus]

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DMX

Earl Simmons (born December 18, 1970), better known by his stage names DMX and Dark Man X, is an American rapper and actor. In 1999, DMX released his best-selling album ...And Then There Was X, which featured the hit single "Party Up (Up in Here)". He has acted in films such as Belly, Romeo Must Die, Exit Wounds, Cradle 2 The Grave, and Last Hour. In 2006, he starred in the reality television series DMX: Soul of a Man, which was primarily aired on the BET cable television network. In 2003, DMX published a book of his memoirs entitled, E.A.R.L.: The Autobiography of DMX. DMX released a mixtape The Weigh In as a prelude/promotion towards his album Undisputed (2012). DMX has sold over 30 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling hip… more »

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Written by: Damon J Blackman, Anthony Fields, Michael Masser, Earl Simmons

Lyrics © BEHIND THE ROPES ENTERTAINMENT, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Stop Being Greedy" was released as the second single from DMX's debut album, "It's Dark and Hell is Hot," in 1998.
Genre and Style
Classified as East Coast hip hop, the song reflects the grim and often violent reality of street life, a recurring theme in DMX's music.
Music Video
The music video for the song, directed by Hype Williams, features DMX in different scenes with numerous dogs, a sign of his love for these animals.
Chart Performance
"Stop Being Greedy" reached No. 79 on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing DMX's popularity during the late 1990s.
Sampled Music
The song includes a sample from "My Hero Is a Gun" by Diana Ross, a song that appeared on the soundtrack for the film, "Mahogany."
Song Message
The lyrics deal with DMX's criticism of people who focus only on their self-interest, asking them to "stop being greedy" and share.
Impact
"Stop Being Greedy" has been recognized as one of DMX's most influential tracks that helped him gain mainstream success.
Use in Media
This song has been used in various forms of media including films and video games. For instance, it was featured in Rockstar Games' "Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories."
DMX's Background
Known for his raw and aggressive style, "Stop Being Greedy" is an emblematic track that presents DMX's tough childhood and upbringing.
Production Team
The processing of the track was handled by well-known hip hop producers Dame Grease and P.K.

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