Stop Being Greedy

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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:
2007
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Y'all been eatin' long enough now stop being greedy
Just keep it real partner, give to the needy
Ribs is touchin', so don't make me wait
F*ck around and I'm gon' bite you and snatch the plate

I could flip that flow, I could stick that ho
I could get that dough, you know I'm with that yo
And the thing about the shit I came through, I haven't seen
But when it gets dark, it's like a nigga's having 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 is gonna get it, but, never
Will I, can I think death is wrong
So I'ma keep holding, on 'til, what's left is gone
You could put that on my nigga Boom
These other rap cats will give a nigga room
But if it calls for me to force my way in the door
Headhunting motherfuckas, stay on the floor
4-4, that's what I get sick wit (Grr)
Fall off, now all this is liquid (Grr)

Y'all been eatin' long enough now stop being greedy
Just keep it real partner, give to the needy
Ribs is touchin', so don't make me wait
F*ck around and I'm gon' bite you and snatch the plate

Y'all been eatin' long enough now stop being greedy
Just keep it real partner, give to the needy
Ribs is touchin', so don't make me wait
F*ck around and I'm gon' bite you and snatch the plate

I thank the Lord everyday that I'm blessed with the gift
I'm the best, so, unless you wanna rest with the stiff
Don't touch that, uh-uh, leave it alone
When you walk pass the doghouse, leave it a bone
Dogs bite, dogs fight, dogs knife
Scratch, shake, and hold all night
So when you hear the arf arf, start running
'Cause when you hear the arf arf, I'm coming
But I don't like drama, so I stay to myself
Keep focus with this rap shit and pray for the wealth
I want the money and give me the honeys with big asses
The most expensive champagne you got in big glasses
I'm broke so I'ma bash his head wide open
Begging me to stop but at least he died hopin'
Didn't get his wish, and now he's a dish for the pack
Two glowing red eyes, everything else is black

Y'all been eatin' long enough now stop being greedy
Just keep it real partner, give to the needy
Ribs is touchin', so don't make me wait
F*ck around and I'm gon' bite you and snatch the plate

Y'all been eatin' long enough now stop being greedy
Just keep it real partner, give to the needy
Ribs is touchin', so don't make me wait
F*ck around and I'm gon' bite you and snatch the plate

When the sun is up, the gun is up on the shelf
And all the runners up are thanking me for their help
Hoping that they not around when it gets dark outside
Sun's going down you hear the bark outside
Locks off the cage, gauge, with the buck shots
Faggot, you've been lucky all day that's when your luck stops
One drops, and another and another
Gun pops, going through you, hit your mother
When does it all end? I found a friend in a dog
'Cause fucking with these cats will send a friend to the morgue
Many questions, no answers, stress
Try to hold my head and remember that I'm blessed
With the curse and it gets worse as time goes by
Can't see straight cause I'm so high
Why ask why when you know?
Nigga, when its your time to go, you go

Y'all been eatin' long enough now stop being greedy
Just keep it real partner, give to the needy
Ribs is touchin', so don't make me wait
F*ck around and I'm gon' bite you and snatch the plate

Y'all been eatin' long enough now stop being greedy
Just keep it real partner, give to the needy
Ribs is touchin', so don't make me wait
F*ck around and I'm gon' bite you and snatch the plate

Y'all been eatin' long enough now stop being greedy
Just keep it real partner, give to the needy
Ribs is touchin', so don't make me wait
F*ck around and I'm gon' bite you and snatch the plate

Y'all been eatin' long enough now stop being greedy
Just keep it real partner, give to the needy
Ribs is touchin', so don't make me wait
F*ck around and I'm gon' bite you and snatch the plate

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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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