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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.

Year:: 2003
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Yeah (uh), yeah, yeah (uh) (Grrrr)Yeah, don't get it twistedThis rap sh*t is mine, motherf*cker!It's not a f*cking gameF*ck what you heard!It’s what you hearin' (it’s what you hearin')It’s what you hearin' (listen!)It’s what you hearin' (listen!)It’s what you hearin' (listen!)X gon' give it to yaF*ck waiting for you to get it on your own, X gon' deliver to yaKnock knock, open up the door, it's realWith the non-stop, pop pop of stainless steelGo hard, getting busy wit itBut I got such a good heartThat I'll make a motherf*cker wonder if he did itDamn right, and I'll do it again, 'cause I am right so I gots to winBreak bread with the enemy, but no matter how many cats I break bread with I'll break who you sendin' meYou motherf*ckers never wanted nothingBut your life saved, bitch, and that's on a light dayI'm getting down, down like a nigg* said "Freeze!"But won't be the one ending up on his kneesBitch please, if the only thing you cats didWas came out to play, stay out my way, motherf*cker!First we gonna rock, then we gonna rollThen we let it pop, go, let it go!X gon' give it to ya, he gon' give it to yaX gon' give it to ya, he gon' give it to yaFirst we gonna rock, then we gonna rollThen we let it pop, go, let it go!X gon' give it to ya, he gon' give it to yaX gon' give it to ya, he gon' give it to yaAin't never gave nothing to meBut every time I turn aroundCats got they hands out wanting something from meI ain't got it, so you can't get itLet's leave it at that 'cause I ain't with itHit it with full strengthI'm a jail nigg*, so I face the world like it's Earl in the bullpenYou against me, me against youWhatever, whenever, nigg*, f*ck you gon' do?I'm a wolf in sheep's clothingOnly nigg* that you know who can chillCome back and get the streets openI've been doing this for 19 yearsnigg*s wanna fight me? Fight these tearsI put in work, and it's all for the kidsBut these cats done forgot what work isThey don't know who we beLooking, but they don't know who they see, nigg*First we gonna rock, then we gonna rollThen we let it pop, go, let it go!X gon' give it to ya, he gon' give it to yaX gon' give it to ya, he gon' give it to yaFirst we gonna rock, then we gonna rollThen we let it pop, go, let it go!X gon' give it to ya, he gon' give it to yaX gon' give it to ya, he gon' give it to yaAy yo, where my nigg*s at?! I know I got 'em down in the game, give 'em love and they give it backTalk too much for too long (What?!)Don't give up, you're too strong (What?!)Dub to the wild wild hunneds (Yeah!)Shout out to nigg*s that done it (Come on!)And it ain't even about the doughIt's about getting down for what you stand for, yo, for real!First we gonna rock, then we gonna rollThen we let it pop, go, let it go!X gon' give it to ya, he gon' give it to yaX gon' give it to ya, he gon' give it to yaFirst we gonna rock, then we gonna rollThen we let it pop, go, let it go!X gon' give it to ya, he gon' give it to yaX gon' give it to ya, he gon' give it to yaFirst we gonna rock, then we gonna rollThen we let it pop, go, let it go!X gon' give it to ya, he gon' give it to yaX gon' give it to ya, he gon' give it to ya

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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: 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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