99 Problems
Jay-Z
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If you havin' girl problems I feel bad for you son I got 99 problems, but a bitch ain't one I got the Rap Patrol on the gat patrol Foes that wanna make sure my casket's closed Rap critics that say he's 'Money, Cash, Hoes' I'm from the hood stupid, what type of facts are those? If you grew up with holes in your zapper toes You'd celebrate the minute you was havin' dough I'm like f*ck critics, you can kiss my whole asshole If you don't like my lyrics, you can press fast forward Got beef with radio if I don't play they show They don't play my hits, well I don't give a shit, so Rap mags try and use my black ass So advertisers can give 'em more cash for ads, fuckers I don't know what you take me as Or understand the intelligence that Jay-Z has I'm from, rags to riches, niggaz I ain't dumb I got 99 problems, but a bitch ain't one, hit me 99 problems but a bitch ain't one If you havin' girl problems I feel bad for you son I got 99 problems, but a bitch ain't one, hit me The year is ninety-four, in my trunk is raw In my rear view mirror is the motherfuckin' law Got two choices y'all, pull over the car or Bounce on the Devil, put the pedal to the floor And I ain't tryin' to see no highway chase with Jake Plus I got a few dollars, I can fight the case So I pull over to the side of the road Son do you know why I'm stoppin' you for? 'Cause I'm young and I'm black and my hat's real low Or do I look like a mind reader sir? I don't know Am I under arrest or should I guess some mo'? Well you was doin fifty-five in the fifty-four License and registration and step out of the car Are you carryin' a weapon on you? I know a lot of you are I ain't steppin' out of shit, all my papers legit Well do you mind if I look around the car a little bit? Well my glove compartment is locked, so is the trunk in the back And I know my rights, so you gon' need a warrant for that Aren't you sharp as a tack, you should try out For lawyer or somethin', somebody important or somethin' Child I ain't passed the bar, but I know a little bit Enough that you won't illegally search my shit Well we'll see how smart you are when the canine comes I got 99 problems, but a bitch ain't one, hit me 99 problems but a bitch ain't one If you havin' girl problems I feel bad for you son I got 99 problems, but a bitch ain't one, hit me 99 problems but a bitch ain't one If you havin' girl problems I feel bad for you son I got 99 problems, but a bitch ain't one, hit me Now once upon a time, not too long ago A nigga like myself had to strong arm a hoe This is not a hoe in the sense of havin' a pussy But a pussy havin' no goddamn sense, try an' push me I try to ignore him, talk to the Lord Pray for him, but some fools just love to perform You know the type, loud as a motorbike But wouldn't bust a grape in a fruit fight And only thing that's gon' happen is I'ma get to clappin' and He and his boys gon' be yappin' to the Captain And there I go, trapped in the Kit-Kat again Back through the system with the riff-raff again Fiends on the floor, scratchin' again Paparazzis with they cameras, snappin' them D.A. try to give a nigga shaft again Half a mill' for bail 'cause I'm African All because this fool was harassin' them Tryin' to play the boy like he's saccharin' But ain't nuttin' sweet 'bout how I hold my gun I got 99 problems be and a bitch ain't one, hit me 99 problems but a bitch ain't one If you havin' girl problems I feel bad for you son I got 99 problems, but a bitch ain't one, hit me 99 problems but a bitch ain't one If you havin' girl problems I feel bad for you son I got 99 problems, but a bitch ain't one, hit me Havin' girl problems I feel bad for you son I got 99 problems and a bitch ain't one, ha ha You crazy for this one Rick, it's your boy
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Written by: Tracy Lauren Marrow, Norman Landsberg, Felix Pappalardi, Rick Rubin, Leslie Weinstein, John Ventura, Shawn Carter, Alphonso Henderson, Felix A. Pappalardi, George Jr. Clinton, John Elis Ventura, Shawn Corey Carter, Tracey Lauren Marrow, Weinstein A. Leslie, William H. Squier
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Ice-T's Influence (PremiseOriginally, "99 Problems" was a track created by rapper Ice-T in 1993 for his Home Invasion album. This predates the Jay-Z version by a decade.
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Ice-T's Version (VariationIce-T's version of the song was actually more of a reference to having 99 issues but with none related to a woman.
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Jay-Z's Contribution (ContinuationJay-Z used the hook of Ice T's original "99 Problems" and featured it in his own version of the song in 2003.
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Rick Rubin's Role (CollaborationThe track from Jay-Z was produced by Rick Rubin, who is a legendary producer in the hip hop industry.
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Album Release (AchievementJay-Z's "99 Problems" is from his eighth studio album, The Black Album.
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Popularity (RecognitionDespite its controversial lyrics, "99 Problems" became one of Jay-Z's most famous songs, topping various music charts.
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Grammy Awards (Tribute"99 Problems" won Jay-Z the Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance in 2005.
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Music Video (Artistic RepresentationThe music video directed by Mark Romanek won an MTV Video Music Award for Best Rap Video, Best Director, Best Special Effects, and Best Editing in 2004.
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Lyrics Interpretation (InterpretationThe lyrics of Jay-Z's version of "99 Problems" has led to numerous interpretations. For instance, some perceive the pivotal line, "I got 99 problems but a bitch ain't one." as a reference to the rapper's conflict with the police.
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Rock Mashup (FusionThere is a popular mashup of "99 Problems" with the song "Viva la Vida" by the British rock band Coldplay, known as "Viva la Hova."
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Cultural Impact (Cultural Influence"99 Problems" has been referenced and parodied in popular culture many times, proving its significant societal impact.
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