Thug Mentality

Krayzie Bone

About Thug Mentality

"Thug Mentality" is a single by Krayzie Bone. Flesh-N-Bone, Layzie Bone & Wish Bone made an appearance in the video. The song was produced by Michael Seifert.


Year:
1999
4:22
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T.H.U.G we be,
That's thug mentality we're thuggin'
Thuggin thuggin it's the way I choose to live my life
T.H.U.G we be,
That's thug mentality we're thuggin'
Thuggin thuggin thuggin till the day I die.
(repeat)

I done been around tha world
And everywhere be tha same song.
Niggaz struggle daily gotta survive
It's worldwide, even niggaz in paris and london be hustlin'
Doin whatever jus to get tha money.
Lookin at the whole world flooded with thugs, but you got to keep it
Real if you want to make it through to live gotta get in it to win it, 
and makin' dough to save your kids, gotta handle your business, 
gotta get in it to win it, and then you gotta get up on it, hit it.
And that's real really, my thugs feel me put your fists in the air yeah.
Niggas comin to the war and imma meet you niggas there.
Ready to rumble, I swear, we coming from everywhere.
Where my thugs at, where they at?
F*ck that
Nigga lets do in da enemy now, terminate em eliminate em
Takin out our frustration on the world get em back for the Playa Hation.
So come on we gotta roll, and wouldn't you know
They aint ready for the war.
Rob tha rich take some
Give tha rest ot tha poor
Make them feel the pain, two double o-o,
Its the end of the road. So what you gonna do?
Imma ride you can die if you want to.
But all them real souljahz come on move!
Get your suits on, boots keeps troopin' on (troopin' on).
T-H ( t-h ) U-G ( u-g ) that's thug we be
Across the nation pump your fist and get ready for this occasion.
Better get'cha fade on, I wanna see victory.
Ya better roll wit this cuz we splittin'em,
F*ck that we winnin'em.
That's thug mentality.

T.H.U.G we be,
That's thug mentality we're thuggin'
Thuggin thuggin it's the way I choose to live my life
T.H.U.G we be,
That's thug mentality we're thuggin'
Thuggin thuggin thuggin till the day I die.
(repeat)

Be a thug if you wanna be a thug, be a thug if you got to.
Throw it up, keep it in the air,
Scream it out "thug! thug! thug! thug!"
Thuggin till the day I die, when I'm high
If you look into my eyes, you'll truly find, no kind
Like I gemini. gotta control both sides.
My lordy lord maintain,it's hard, cause im a souljah at war.
Steady runnin wit the weapons cause it's gettin better.
I figured it out, it's all real, if aint then it aint right.
Come on, if you wanna feel the thug...luv and it's real,
We got the real thing baby.
Hot heat could burn ya, learn ya, stay out it if it don't concern ya.
You don't really want to get involved wit da murder.
But shit if ya want it we got it, we bringing it!
We don't stop, we gon pop shots still to the double Glock Glock,
Never taking no shorts, no losses man.
Yes, these days is still the same like, gotta make that money man.
Bang gotta get down for my thang,and I do it so smooth..
When im stalkin that foolz, walking jack moves.
Now I gotta run witta me shotgun, bottom line it's on
Ya'll can't f*ck wit the thuggish ruggish (ruggish) bone bone bone bone.
That's thug mentality.

T.H.U.G we be,
That's thug mentality we're thuggin'
Thuggin thuggin it's the way I choose to live my life
T.H.U.G we be,
That's thug mentality we're thuggin'
Thuggin thuggin thuggin till the day I die.
(repeat)

Where my Detroit thugs, thugs?
Cincinnati thugs, thugs?
Where my Columbus thugs, thugs?
My Chicago thugs, thugs?
Where the f*ck my New York thugs, thugs?
Where the f*ck my Texas thugs, thugs?
My Kansas City thugs, thugs?
Where my Milwaukee thugs, thugs?
My Colorado thugs, thugs?
Where my St. Louis thugs, thugs?
Where my Atlanta thugs, thugs?
My Alabama thugs, thugs?
My New Orleans thugs, thugs?
Where my Miami thugs, thugs?
Where my Jamaican thugs, thugs?
My California thugs, thugs?
My Arizona thugs, thugs?
My New Mexico thugs, thugs?
My Puerto Rico thugs, thugs?
Thuggin' thuggin' thuggin' thuggin'
Cleveland, definitly..in the house.

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Krayzie Bone

Anthony Henderson (born June 17, 1973) better known as Krayzie Bone or Krayzie, is an American rapper, producer, and entrepreneur. He is a former member of the rap group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. more »

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Written by: ANTHONY HENDERSON, MICHAEL SEIFERT

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10 facts about this song

Release Date Fact
"Thug Mentality" is a single produced by Krayzie Bone from his solo debut album "Thug Mentality 1999". The album was released on April 6, 1999.
Chart Performance Fact
"Thug Mentality" made significant achievements on music charts. It reached number 47 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States - an impressive feat for a debut solo track.
Music Style Fact
The song demonstrates Krayzie Bone's distinctive fast-paced style of rap, often referred to as the "chopper" style which involves rapping at high speed with multiple syllable rhymes.
Availability Fact
"Thug Mentality" is available on multiple digital platforms for streaming and download, including Spotify, Apple Music, and Google Play Music.
Songwriting Fact
Krayzie Bone, whose real name is Anthony Henderson, is credited as the songwriter. He is known for his deep, introspective lyrics that often address the struggles and experiences of growing up in the inner city.
Commercial Success Fact
"Thug Mentality 1999", the double-disc album which features "Thug Mentality", achieved platinum status, selling over one million copies.
Collaborations Fact
The album features collaborations with multiple other artists, lending a variety of styles and voices, though "Thug Mentality" itself is a solo performance by Krayzie Bone.
Historical Context Fact
The lyrics of "Thug Mentality" reflect the realities of life in the American inner-city 'hoods in the late 1990s, providing social commentary on the experiences of urban African Americans.
Influence Fact
Krayzie Bone's unique style and strong lyrical content in songs like "Thug Mentality" have influenced many rappers who came after him, cementing his legacy in the rap genre.
Critical Reception Fact
Although the album was met with mixed reviews by critics, fans generally praised Krayzie Bone's efforts in "Thug Mentality", specifically appreciating his lyrical abilities and distinctive rap style.

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