Back in '98, Dreamed to earn that tour Way before the girl i loved became a dirt bag who*e Ignore the dues you know we paid, Laid the groundwork down flat And now that my album out, You all come around Fact but not fiction, on a mission from God I'm not kidding I remember copping I Shot Reagan by Non Phixion Got in the DJ competition thinking we hit 'em But then Doctor Dre went and told me that i need rhythm Age 14, Kryptonites & Catch 22 First show i ever been to and it would come to prove That i wanted to be a legend get my crew a deal In Dan Goon attic began the crafting of a dude you feel Real talent built from the bottom, A lot you need to know And even though, We no longer talking. Hyde you my people owe A big part of what i got cause you believed in me And recently family leaving my life repeatedly Been eating me alive my life numb to the drama The fact you were a part of it, Wasn't enough of an honor Your done when the karma come to repay you You'll claim you miss me b**h please, I'll teach you a lesson about my history Wish me luck but i don't need it promise empty I remember my homey helping me cop a mp And when we rocked the warped tour back in '03 My whole team, Hoped he wouldn't go and OD. On coke weed liquor and pills You know I'm giving the real. Another gram would make me quicker to k** In vision the chill that hip hop gave me, It made me dream to it Anywhere i walk, My headphones playing the theme music Keep moving even after all the rejection From Def Jam to anyone ignoring a fresh band of talent Laying on the table. None of what i say a fable Been around the world from rap without no major labels You may have to give up all that you love Been crawling above the dirt, no longer poor and a thug work For everything i got you can't take it away I been on MTV and getting radio play But waiting on the day that i can tell my mom to retire You need a shot of Truth Serum homey, I'm the provider Time to remind ya, About the grind, My blueprint plan Kind of left me out my mind but i grew big fans You should salute this man. Give him a dap and pay homage But if you get mad, Deny the fact and hate on it You ain't part of the camp, Bitter bout your career? I done shows with everyone from Gaga to Premier I'm not the product of fear, My job been popping this year But my life got hit with problems, Drip Drop of the tear I wear my no good flag with pride my time has begun To brief you on my history and i provide Chapter 1 What Up ?