What's My Name

DMX

About What's My Name

"What's My Name?" is a song by American hip hop recording artist DMX, released as the first single released from his third album ... And Then There Was X (1999). The single peaked at #67 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U. S. "What's My Name?" was produced by Self and co-produced by Irv Gotti.


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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, uh, uh
What'cha really want
What'cha really want, what
D-M-X, uh, uh
Come on, Ryde or die

Ay yo, ay yo, ay yo
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'mma spit at you some shit
That's gon get at you be fuckin with your mind
Stop talkin shit
Cuz 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
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
I shed blood
For my people that'll keep you lookin see-through
Whenever you try to creep through

D-M-X
If you want it we got it
Come and get it nigga we wit it
All you gotta do is set it baby
Ryde or die
What'cha niggas want, uh, uh
What'cha niggas want
D-M-X
If you want it we got it
Come and get it nigga we wit it
All you gotta do is set it baby
Ryde or die
What'cha niggas want, uh, uh
What'cha 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
(alright)
No more deaths
Cuz in a minute you gonna have grandma bein the only family member left
Bust my gun
If I gots to kill a nigga but I'm always down for the one on one
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
Ryde or die
What that mean is that a tell a nigga bye-bye and pop him in his right eye

D-M-X
If you want it we got it
Come and get it nigga we wit it
All you gotta do is set it baby
Ryde or die
What'cha niggas want, uh, uh
What'cha niggas want
D-M-X
If you want it we got it
Come and get it nigga we wit it
All you gotta do is set it baby
Ryde or die
What'cha niggas want, uh, uh
What'cha niggas want

Look at all these off brand niggas
Runnin' around yappin' about they be holdin figgas as big as Jigga's
That's that bullshit
Hope 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 gonna be goin' against 4 niggas at once 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!)

D-M-X
If you want it we got it
Come and get it nigga we wit it
All you gotta do is set it baby
Ryde or die
What'cha niggas want, uh, uh
What'cha niggas want
D-M-X
If you want it we got it
Come and get it nigga we wit it
All you gotta do is set it baby
Ryde or die
What'cha niggas want, uh, uh
What'cha niggas want
D-M-X
If you want it we got it
Come and get it nigga we wit it
All you gotta do is set it baby
Ryde or die
What'cha niggas want, uh, uh
What'cha niggas want
D-M-X

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DMX

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: Earl Simmons, Edward Hinson, Irving Lorenzo

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11 facts about this song

Creation
"What's My Name" is a hip hop song by American rapper DMX. It was produced by Self and co-produced by Irv Gotti.
Album
The song is from DMX's third studio album, "...And Then There Was X," which was released in 1999.
Chart Performance
"What's My Name" achieved commercial success; it reached number 67 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number six on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Music Video
A music video was made for "What's My Name," which was directed by Hype Williams, a popular director known for his creative inputs in hip hop music videos.
DMX's Identity
The song focused on DMX reasserting his identity and addressing his critics; it's like a declaration of his unique style and distinct voice.
Signature Song
"What's My Name" is considered one of DMX's signature songs, and it helped to solidify his place in the gangsta rap scene of the late 1990s.
Cultural Impact
It’s lyrics, "What's My Name?" became a popular catchphrase used by DMX fans, further escalating his stardom.
Platinum Album
The album "...And Then There Was X" which the song is a part of, is certified five times Platinum by RIAA after selling over 5 million copies in the United States.
Live Performances
DMX was known for incorporating "What's My Name" into his energetic live performances, making it one of his staple tracks for shows.
Style
The song represents DMX's raw and gritty style and delivery, which successfully set him apart from other rappers during that era.
Tribute
Upon DMX's death in April 2021, fans and fellow artists reflected on his impact, with many pointing to "What's My Name" as a key example of his talent, influence, and authenticity in the rap genre.

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