Ante Up

Funkmaster Flex, M.O.P., B2K

About Ante Up

"Ante Up (Robbin-Hoodz Theory)" is a song by American hip hop duo M. O. P. from their fourth studio album Warriorz (2000). Seen as their breakthrough single, it was released in 2000 and reached number 7 on the UK Singles Chart. A remix of the song features Busta Rhymes, Remy Martin and Teflon. The remix CD includes an additional version which features Funkmaster Flex.


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2000
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Take minks off, take things off
Take chains off, take rings off
Bracelets is yapped, Fame came off
Ante up, everything off

Fool, what you want? We stifflin' fools
Fool, what you want? Your life or your jewels?
The rules, back 'em down, next thing, clap 'em down
Respect mine, we Brooklyn bound now

Brownsville, home of the brave
Put in work in the street like a slave
Keep a rugged dress code, always in this stress mode
That shit will send you to your grave, so?

You think, I don't know that? Blow
Nigga hold that, blow, nigga hold that, blow, 
Nigga hold that
From the street cousin, you know the drill
I'm nine hundred and ninety nine thou short of a mil

Ante up, yap that fool
Ante up, kidnap that fool
It's the perfect timin', you see the man shinin'
Get up off them God damn diamonds

Ante up, oh, yap that fool, oh
Ante up, oh, kidnap that fool
Get him, get him, hit him, hit him
Yap him, zap him, yap him, zap him

Them thugs you know, ain't friendly
Them jewels you rock, make 'em envy
You thinkin' it's all good, you creep through a small hood
Goons comin' up outta a cut for your goods and they all should

Ante up, yap that fool
You want big money, kidnap that fool
If you up in the club, back out your pistol money
Catch them fools at the bar for that Crystal money

The '87 stick up kids, what you niggas sayin'?
Get the f*ck up, out that 740 shorty, I ain't playin'
It's flash that thing time, bang, bang time
Ante up, nigga, it's game time

Hand over the ring, take over the chain
Gimme the fuckin' watch before I pop one in your brain
Stop playin' these childish games with me
Representin' 1-7-1-8, dangerously, nigga

Ante up, yap that fool
Ante up, kidnap that fool
It's the perfect timin', you see the man shinin'
Get up off them God damn diamonds

Ante up, oh, yap that fool, oh
Ante up, oh, kidnap that fool
Get him, get him, hit him, hit him
Yap him, zap him, yap him, zap him

I'm a, street regulator, true player hater
Get back down, make your ass a mac spray hater
Things that we need, money, clothes, weed indeed
Hats, food, booze, essentials, credentials

Code of the streets, owners who creep
Slow when you sleep, holdin' the heat
Put holes in your jeep, respect the streets
It's the Lil' Fame

Yeah, nigga dance, gave you a chance
'Cause I blazed your man, I'm in the wrong
He said he was strong
I had reason to believe he had some shit up his sleeve all along

So, f*ck you, your honor, check my persona
I'm strong enough for old gold and marijuana
I'm a do what I wanna, quiet as kept
Raise hell, til I was tired of stress, yes Lord

Ante up, yap that fool
Ante up, kidnap that fool
It's the perfect timin', you see the man shinin'
Get up off them God damn diamonds

Ante up, oh, yap that fool, oh
Ante up, oh, kidnap that fool
Get him, get him, hit him, hit him
Yap him, zap him, yap him, zap him

The f*ck, the f*ck, the f*ck
Nigga, what the f*ck, what the f*ck, what the f*ck?
What? 
First family, first family, Brooklyn, yeah

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Funkmaster Flex

Aston George Taylor, Jr. (born August 5, 1968) better known as Funkmaster Flex is an American hip hop DJ, rapper, musician and producer on New York City's Hot 97 radio station and host of the hit MTV show Funk Flex Full Throttle. more »

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Written by: D. PITTMAN, ERIC GEORGE MURRAY, JAMAL GERARD GRINNAGE, ANTHONY CORNELIUS HAMILTON, WILL C. SOLOMON, JEANINE MARIE SMITH

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Ante Up" is actually a song not primarily by Funkmaster Flex, but by American hip-hop duo M.O.P. - Billy Danze and Lil' Fame. It was released in the year 2000 and is one of M.O.P.'s most successful songs.
Collaboration
Funkmaster Flex is, in fact, associated with this song because of his remix featuring Busta Rhymes, Remy Ma, and Teflon. This version was included on Funkmaster Flex '60 Minutes of Funk - The Mix Tape Volume IV (2000)'.
Iconic Hook
The song's chorus, "Ante Up! Yap that fool! Ante Up! Kidnap that fool!" became widely recognized in the hip-hop community.
Meaning of Ante Up
This term originated from poker, where players need to "ante up" before they can join the game. In the song, it's used as a phrase to mean prepare or be ready, specifically for a robbery.
Popular in Media
The song has been used in various films, television shows, and commercials due to its high energy and catchy beat. For example, it was used in the movie "Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star" and in the television series "Brooklyn Nine-Nine".
Cultural Impact
The song is known to have a significant impact on popular culture and is often played during sports events to pump up the crowd.
Song Versions
There are actually two versions of the song available – the original and the remix. Both have the same choruses, but the verses are different.
Chart Success
The remix of "Ante Up" peaked at number 7 on the UK Singles Chart and stood at number 94 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop.
Collaboration with Remy Ma
This song marked one of the earliest appearances of Remy Ma, a Grammy-nominated rapper, in a high-profile collaboration.
Inspiration for Other Artists
Several artists have used the beat and/or hook from "Ante Up" in their own songs or performances, such as 50 Cent, Jay Z, and Eminem, showcasing the song's lasting influence in hip-hop.

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