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"X Gon' Give It to Ya" is a 2003 song by American rapper DMX, released as the lead single from the soundtrack Cradle 2 the Grave. The song also appeared as a hidden track on DMX's greatest hits album, The Definition of X: The Pick of the Litter. It was written by DMX and produced by co-soundtrack organizer Shatek. This is his most successful single internationally.

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Arf arfYeah, yeah, yeah (Grrrr)Uh, Yeah don't get it twistedThis rap sh*t, is mineMotherf*cker, it's not, a f*cking, gameF*ck what you heardIt's what you hearinIt's what you hearin (Listen)It's what you hearin (Listen)It's what you hearin (Listen)X gon give it to yaF*ck wait for you to get it on your ownX gon deliver to yaKnock knock, open up the door, it's realWit the non-stop, pop pop and stainless steelGo hard gettin busy wit itBut I got such a good heartI'll make a motherf*cker wonder if he did itDamn right and I'll do it againCuz I am right so I gots to winBreak break wit the enemyBut no matter how many cats I break bread witI'll break who you sendin meYou motherf*cker never wanted nothinBut your wife said, that's for the light dayI'm gettin down, downMake it say freezeBut won't be the one endin up on his knees (Whoo)Please, If the only thing you cats did is come out to playGet out my wayFirst we gonna ROCK, Then we gonna ROLLThen we let it POP, GO LET IT GOX gon give it to yaHe gon give it to yaX gon give it to yaHe gon give it to yaFirst we gonna ROCK, Then we gonna ROLLThen we let it POP, GO LET IT GOX gon give it to yaHe gon give it to yaX gon give it to yaHe gon give it to yaAin't never gave nothin to meBut everytime I turn aroundCats got they hands out wantin something from meI ain't got it so you can't get itLets leave it at that cuz I ain't wit itHit it wit full strengthI'm a jail nigg*So I face the world like it's Earl in the bullpenYou against me, me against youWhatever, wheneverWhat the f*ck you gon do?I'm a wool fin sheep clothingOnly nigg* that you know that can chillCome back and get the streets openI've been doing this for nineteen yearsWanna fight me? Fight these tearsI put in work and it's all for the kidsBut these cats done forgot what work is (UH-HUH!)They don't know who we beLookin! but they don't know who they seeFirst we gonna ROCK, Then we gonna ROLLThen we let it POP, GO LET IT GOX gon give it to yaHe gon give it to yaX gon give it to yaHe gon give it to yaFirst we gonna ROCK, Then we gonna ROLLThen we let it POP, GO LET IT GOX gon give it to yaHe gon give it to yaX gon give it to yaHe gon give it to yaAiiyo where my nigg*z at?!I know I got them down in the gameGive em love and they give it backTalk to much for to longDon't give up your to strong (What?!)A dog to bow bow hug itShoutout to nigg*z that done itAnd it ain't even about the doughIt's about gettin down for what you stand for yoFirst we gonna ROCK, Then we gonna ROLLThen we let it POP, GO LET IT GOX gon give it to yaHe gon give it to yaX gon give it to yaHe gon give it to yaFirst we gonna ROCK, Then we gonna ROLLThen we let it POP, GO LET IT GOX gon give it to yaHe gon give it to yaX gon give it to yaHe gon give it to ya

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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: Kasseem Dean, Shatek King, Earl Simmons

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release Date

The song "X Gon' Give It to Ya" by DMX was released as a single on February 5, 2003.

Album Inclusion

Although the song is from DMX's fifth studio album "Grand Champ", it was first featured on the soundtrack of the 2003 action film "Cradle 2 the Grave", in which DMX starred.

Chart Performance

Despite not being as commercially successful initially, the song peaked at number 60 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

DMX’s Vocals

DMX recorded the track with his trademark aggressive, high-energy style of rapping, which is characteristic of his music.

Production

The song was produced by famous American hip hop producer Shatek.

Legacy

With the advent of streaming music, the song has since gained iconic status, becoming one of DMX's most streaming tracks.

Cultural Influence

"X Gon' Give It to Ya" experienced a resurgence in popularity due to its inclusion in the 2016 film "Deadpool", sparking a renewed interest in DMX's music.

Certification

In August 2017, the song was certified Platinum by The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting that it had sold over one million copies.

Visuals

The music video is directed by famous director Joseph Kahn and features scenes from the film "Cradle 2 the Grave".

DMX’s Legacy

DMX passed away in April 2021, however, the legacy of "X Gon' Give It to Ya" and his other hits continue to impact and influence the hip-hop music scene.

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