What's My Name?
DMX
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See, this is the fuckin' shit I be talkin' about Half rappin' ass mothafuckers You think it's a game? You think it's a fuckin' game? (Come on) Uh, uh, uh (come on) (What y'all really want?) Uh, uh, uh, uh, uh-uh What y'all really want? What? DMX Uh, uh, uh, uh, uh Come on, ride or die (uh, uh) Ayo, ayo, ayo What's my name? DMX and I be the best, you see the rest? They lookin' like they need a rest One more time I'ma spit at you, some shit that's gon' get at you and be fuckin' with your mind Stop talkin' shit 'Cause you out there runnin' your mouth And really don't know who you fuckin' with Here we go again How many times do I have to tell you rap niggas I have no friends? (Come on) You still actin' up Runnin' around here like some brand new pussy that's about to get fucked The game don't stop I'm still gettin' down for whatever, whenever, that's why my shit is hot Can't keep it real Now, some of us do but most of us don't, that's just how a nigga feel (come on) I shed blood For my people that'll keep you lookin' see-through if ever you try to creep through DMX 'Cause if you want it, we got it Come and get it, nigga, we with it All you gotta do is set it, baby Ride or die What y'all niggas want? Uh, uh, uh, uh What y'all niggas want? (What) DMX 'Cause if you want it, we got it Come and get it, nigga, we with it All you gotta do is set it, baby Ride or die What y'all niggas want? Uh, uh What y'all niggas want? You still playin' games You gon' think it's a joke until they no longer remember your name That's how we do 'em Make cowards disappear into thin air by puttin' shit through 'em Never comin' back Last time you saw that nigga is the last time you'll see that nigga (aight) No more deaths 'Cause in a minute you gon' have grandma being the only family member left (come on) Bust my gun If I gots to kill a nigga, but I'm always down for the one on one (aight) Dog for life We gon' get to the bottom of this shit if it takes all night Stop, drop Open up shop (what) Fake up north niggas screamin' for the cops (what) Ride or die Now what that means is that I'll tell a nigga bye-bye, then pop him in his right eye DMX 'Cause if you want it, we got it Come and get it, nigga, we with it All you gotta do is set it, baby Ride or die What y'all niggas want? Uh, uh What y'all niggas want? (What) DMX 'Cause if you want it, we got it Come and get it, nigga, we with it All you gotta do is set it, baby Ride or die What y'all niggas want? Uh, uh What y'all niggas want? Look at all these off brand niggas Runnin' around yappin' 'bout they be holdin' figures as big as Jigga's That's that bullshit Don't they know that around me talkin' about what you got will get you hit? I'm not a nice person I mean I'd smack the shit out you twice, dog, and that's before I start cursin' I stay flippin' One minute I'm cool, the next minute I'm up on a nigga, rippin' That's my style I'm a cruddy nigga, leave you all bloody nigga, service with a smile Suck my dick And while you niggas that's been to jail before know it's about to get thick Let's get it on, baby You gon' be goin' against four niggas in one and you think you crazy? I've lost my mind And I'm about to make you lose yours too from far away one time (boom) DMX 'Cause if you want it, we got it Come and get it, nigga, we with it All you gotta do is set it, baby Ride or die What y'all niggas want? Uh, uh What y'all niggas want? (What) DMX 'Cause if you want it, we got it Come and get it, nigga, we with it All you gotta do is set it, baby Ride or die What y'all niggas want? Uh, uh (what, what, what) What y'all niggas want? DMX 'Cause if you want it, we got it Come and get it, nigga, we with it All you gotta do is set it, baby Ride or die What y'all niggas want? Uh, uh What y'all niggas want? DMX
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Written by: Earl Simmons, Edward Hinson, Irving Lorenzo
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Release Date"What's My Name?" by DMX was released on December 28, 1999.
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AlbumThe track is from DMX's third studio album "... And Then There Was X," which was released on December 21, 1999.
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Genre"What's My Name?" is classified under the genre of hip-hop/rap.
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Chart SuccessThe song had significant chart success, peaking at number 67 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 11 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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VideoThe music video for "What's My Name?" was directed by Hype Williams and features DMX in various locations, including on a motorbike, in prison, and performing in a crowded concert.
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Signature SongThe song is seen as one of DMX's signature tracks and is often played at his concerts, being one of his most crowd-energizing songs.
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LegacyThe catchphrase "What's My Name" is one of DMX's most famous lines and has since become synonymous with the rapper's public image.
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LyricsMuch like the majority of DMX's works, "What's My Name?" is known for its raw, aggressive lyrics. The song's verses express DMX's struggles and triumphs in life.
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Platinum albumThe album, "...And Then There Was X," which features "What's My Name?", is considered as DMX's best work. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, and has been certified quintuple platinum, emphasizing the track’s role in its success.
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Influence"What's My Name?" has had a great influence on subsequent rap and hip-hop artists, with many citing DMX's passion and energy as a significant source of inspiration.
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TourDMX regularly performed "What's My Name?" during his concerts and tours. His performance of the song during the Ruff Ryders/Cash Money tour in 2000 is particularly memorable.
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SamplingThe song has been sampled in other songs by artists such as Kid Ink in “Hell and Back,” reflecting its lasting impact in the hip-hop world.
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TributeFollowing DMX's death in April 2021, many fans and artists played "What's My Name?" as a tribute to the late rapper's groundbreaking career, echoing its significance in his discography.
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