The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, commonly referred to as the 1994 Crime Bill, or the Clinton Crime Bill, is an Act of Congress dealing with crime and law enforcement; it became law in 1994.
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And you don't wanna stay there 'cause them your worst cousins
Got roaches at they crib like them your first cousins Kanye West – Family Business
Got roaches at they crib like them your first cousins Kanye West – Family Business
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I know everyone has their own fucking version of this
But no one did it justice, so
Here we go
Ugh Earl Sweatshirt – Drop
But no one did it justice, so
Here we go
Ugh Earl Sweatshirt – Drop
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This line refers to basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal.
This is actually Shaq’s favourite mention of himself in a rap song.
At the time of recording Shaq was still getting started in the NBA, but he had already won Rookie of the Year, was All-NBA and an All-Star, and was a leading MVP candidate (eventually winning the award in 2000).
Shaq was known for his immense size and power, which allowed him to aggressively drive to the paint and dunk on defenders. In this song, “slamming” referring to harming someone else, but in basketball terminology it refers to a “slam dunk”.
Biggie actually performed on a song with Shaq during Shaq’s “rap career.”
Both Biggie and Shaq seemed poised to dominate their respective professions for years to come, but sadly only Shaq lived long enough to fulfill his potential.
Back in the days our parents used to take care of us
Look at 'em now, they even fuckin' scared of us
Calling the city for help because they can't maintain
Damn, shit done changed The Notorious B.I.G. – Things Done Changed
Look at 'em now, they even fuckin' scared of us
Calling the city for help because they can't maintain
Damn, shit done changed The Notorious B.I.G. – Things Done Changed
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This quatrain is also a likely reference to the “tough on crime” legislation that started rolling out in many American cities and states in the 80s and 90s, making punitive carceral sentencing and suspended 4th Amendment protections the norm on ghetto streets across the nation.
These laws were initially developed in response to outraged citizens calling for public safety in their own communities, but it took on racially-polarized overtones as crime became a national issue. This culminated in the 1994 Crime Bill, which was passed the same year that Ready to Die was released, and which had far-reaching effects on the U.S. criminal justice system that are still felt today.
knocking some Wu-tang
M-E-T-H-Oh shit, look at them lips and them hips on that bitch The Notorious B.I.G. – Friend of Mine
M-E-T-H-Oh shit, look at them lips and them hips on that bitch The Notorious B.I.G. – Friend of Mine
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Biggie keeps his distance from the woman, just as celestial bodies in the galaxy are far apart
Compare to “Juicy”: “Now honeys play me close like butter play toast”
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'Cause I'm from the streets of C-Compton! (Compton!)
I told 'em all
All 'em little gangstas, who you think helped mold 'em all? Dr. Dre (Ft. Eminem) – Forgot About Dre
I told 'em all
All 'em little gangstas, who you think helped mold 'em all? Dr. Dre (Ft. Eminem) – Forgot About Dre
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