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Loose Change (50 Cent & Eminem Diss)

Loose Change (50 Cent & Eminem Diss) is a diss track by Ja Rule targeting 50 Cent, Eminem, Dr. Dre, Busta Rhymes and Lil' Mo. The record belongs to the long-running conflict between Ja Rule and Murder Inc. and 50 Cent's camp. The dispute widened to include G-Unit, Eminem, Dr. Dre, DMX, Busta Rhymes and others through affiliations, response records and personal accusations.

Released2003
Annotated8
ExplicitYes
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Lyrics & breakdown

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  1. 01

    [Intro]

    02

    These faggot ass niggas

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    Ayo Buck, word to mother

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    Yo, they had Young Malcolm silenced too long, baby

    05

    They can't fuckin' hold me down, nigga

  2. 06

    The fuck these niggas thought?

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    It's the I.N.C., nigga, it's Murda

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    M.I.B., nigga

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    Murder Inc. bosses

  3. 10

    Motherfuckers

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    Ja Rule, haha

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    Ayo Buck

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    Turn this shit up on my motherfuckin' headphones, turn me up, nigga

  4. 14

    Fuck these faggots

    15

    Haha

    16

    It's real, nigga

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    Yeah, it's real nigga (Ayo, word to mother)

  5. 18

    (Fuck you loose change, you faggot) Yeah

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    Yeah, (Feminem, I'ma slap the shit outta you, bitch)

    20

    Murder Inc., niggas

  6. 21

    [Verse 1]

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    How many niggas hold the heat like Rule

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    Sidearm, barrel in mouth to blow your head out to the south

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    And let little J get to airin' ya out

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    And if there's any change left

  7. 26

    I toss you on down to the west (Westsideeeee)

    Multi-line diss block
    27

    And let Tha Row ride down on ya

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    California, love is what you crave, so on your grave

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    It's gonna read: "Here lie 50, who snitched on many (Snitch)

    Block noteAttacks the target's street credibility

    Target50 Cent

    MeaningWhat it means: In “It's gonna read: "Here lie 50, who snitched on many (Snitch),” Ja Rule links 50 Cent with police protection or informing, casting doubt on the hard public persona used in the feud. Why it was said: The record belongs to the long-running conflict between Ja Rule and Murder Inc. and 50 Cent's camp. The dispute widened to include G-Unit, Eminem, Dr. Dre, DMX, Busta Rhymes and others through affiliations, response records and personal accusations. The point is to expose a contradiction between 50 Cent's threatening image and alleged reliance on authorities, making later threats sound performative rather than credible.

    ContextThe record belongs to the long-running conflict between Ja Rule and Murder Inc. and 50 Cent's camp. The dispute widened to include G-Unit, Eminem, Dr. Dre, DMX, Busta Rhymes and others through affiliations, response records and personal accusations.

  8. 30

    That half a dollar, that nickel, them dimes, and died like penny" (Yeah)

    Multi-line diss block
    31

    And Murder Inc.'ll send they deepest condolences and sympathies

    32

    To Aftermath and Shady, Interscope and Jimmy Iovine

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    Ya know your team (You ain't safe nigga) they really some peons

    Block noteImagines the battle as physical destruction

    TargetEminem

    MeaningWhat it means: In “And Murder Inc.'ll send they deepest condolences and sympathies,” Ja Rule converts lyrical defeat into death, shooting, burial, or bodily harm directed at Eminem. Why it was said: The record belongs to the long-running conflict between Ja Rule and Murder Inc. and 50 Cent's camp. The dispute widened to include G-Unit, Eminem, Dr. Dre, DMX, Busta Rhymes and others through affiliations, response records and personal accusations. The violent image makes the response sound final: instead of proposing an endless exchange, the artist depicts Eminem as unable to return for another round.

    ContextThe record belongs to the long-running conflict between Ja Rule and Murder Inc. and 50 Cent's camp. The dispute widened to include G-Unit, Eminem, Dr. Dre, DMX, Busta Rhymes and others through affiliations, response records and personal accusations.

  9. 34

    Gettin' peed on and linked on

    Multi-line diss block
    35

    I'm talkin' 'bout faggot ass gay Dre Young

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    And Suge told me all about how you used to take transvestites home (Faggot)

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    And occasionally wear thongs

    Block noteUses gendered or sexual humiliation

    TargetDr. Dre

    MeaningWhat it means: In “I'm talkin' 'bout faggot ass gay Dre Young,” Ja Rule uses gendered or sexual language to question Dr. Dre's masculinity or humiliate the target in front of the audience. Why it was said: The record belongs to the long-running conflict between Ja Rule and Murder Inc. and 50 Cent's camp. The dispute widened to include G-Unit, Eminem, Dr. Dre, DMX, Busta Rhymes and others through affiliations, response records and personal accusations. The tactic tries to trigger an emotional reply and damage Dr. Dre's public image, even though the framing itself can reproduce homophobic or sexist stereotypes.

    ContextThe record belongs to the long-running conflict between Ja Rule and Murder Inc. and 50 Cent's camp. The dispute widened to include G-Unit, Eminem, Dr. Dre, DMX, Busta Rhymes and others through affiliations, response records and personal accusations.

  10. 38

    No wonder Feminem be cross dressin' in pumps and tight lil dresses

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    My pumps they leave big messes

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    And I know the Truth Hurts when I bust reckless

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    Battle of the sexes, is that a woman or a man?

  11. 42

    I really don't care to stand but 50 you gon' get shot again

    Multi-line diss block
    43

    By the M-U-R-E-D-R Inc. (Niggaaaa)

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    I'm the rapper that sings, totes guns and blings

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    And these Fed's can't discuss 'em

    Block noteImagines the battle as physical destruction

    Target50 Cent

    MeaningWhat it means: In “I really don't care to stand but 50 you gon' get shot again,” Ja Rule converts lyrical defeat into death, shooting, burial, or bodily harm directed at 50 Cent. Why it was said: The record belongs to the long-running conflict between Ja Rule and Murder Inc. and 50 Cent's camp. The dispute widened to include G-Unit, Eminem, Dr. Dre, DMX, Busta Rhymes and others through affiliations, response records and personal accusations. The violent image makes the response sound final: instead of proposing an endless exchange, the artist depicts 50 Cent as unable to return for another round.

    ContextThe record belongs to the long-running conflict between Ja Rule and Murder Inc. and 50 Cent's camp. The dispute widened to include G-Unit, Eminem, Dr. Dre, DMX, Busta Rhymes and others through affiliations, response records and personal accusations.

  12. 46

    'Cause Lighty's violatin us, usin' his powderpuff

    Multi-line diss block
    47

    (Fuck you Lighty!) cryin' bitch to Russell, like

    Block noteMakes the rejection unmistakably direct

    Target50 Cent

    MeaningWhat it means: In “(Fuck you Lighty!) cryin' bitch to Russell, like,” Ja Rule drops any pretense of a subliminal and rejects 50 Cent in blunt, unqualified language. Why it was said: The record belongs to the long-running conflict between Ja Rule and Murder Inc. and 50 Cent's camp. The dispute widened to include G-Unit, Eminem, Dr. Dre, DMX, Busta Rhymes and others through affiliations, response records and personal accusations. The direct wording removes plausible deniability: listeners are not left guessing whether 50 Cent is part of the dispute or whether a response is being invited.

    ContextThe record belongs to the long-running conflict between Ja Rule and Murder Inc. and 50 Cent's camp. The dispute widened to include G-Unit, Eminem, Dr. Dre, DMX, Busta Rhymes and others through affiliations, response records and personal accusations.

  13. 48

    [Beat Switch]

  14. 49

    [Verse 2]

    50

    They shootin'

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    Ah Chris ya shook

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    And got Bus rhymin' the same ol' hook, like

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    They shootin', I ain't shoot up ya land

  15. 54

    I oughta put ya in the coroner van

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    Like my nigga J-MUAH!

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    The dandruff Vanquish should be the get away car

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    When I clap at y'all broads

  16. 58

    And Em, what's the durag for?

    Multi-line diss block
    59

    You never gon' have waves, you'll never know black pain

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    But you could become the first white rapper slain

    61

    Just get your money, man

    Block noteTurns money and possessions into leverage

    Target50 Cent

    MeaningWhat it means: In “Just get your money, man,” Ja Rule contrasts financial power or possessions with 50 Cent's alleged lack of money, access, or control. Why it was said: The record belongs to the long-running conflict between Ja Rule and Murder Inc. and 50 Cent's camp. The dispute widened to include G-Unit, Eminem, Dr. Dre, DMX, Busta Rhymes and others through affiliations, response records and personal accusations. The comparison converts status into material evidence and is meant to make 50 Cent's success claims look hollow beside something listeners can picture and measure.

    ContextThe record belongs to the long-running conflict between Ja Rule and Murder Inc. and 50 Cent's camp. The dispute widened to include G-Unit, Eminem, Dr. Dre, DMX, Busta Rhymes and others through affiliations, response records and personal accusations.

  17. 62

    The Inc. is runnin' thangs, hideout wit Loose Change

    Multi-line diss block
    63

    And you nigga, I'ma send ya to mommy

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    With strict orders from Gotti to hide the body

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    And Dre, your day's comin' too

    Block noteCalls the target's toughness an act

    TargetDr. Dre

    MeaningWhat it means: In “With strict orders from Gotti to hide the body,” Ja Rule portrays Dr. Dre as frightened or unwilling to stand behind the aggression shown in public. Why it was said: The record belongs to the long-running conflict between Ja Rule and Murder Inc. and 50 Cent's camp. The dispute widened to include G-Unit, Eminem, Dr. Dre, DMX, Busta Rhymes and others through affiliations, response records and personal accusations. A diss threat depends on the audience believing the speaker will confront the opponent; calling Dr. Dre afraid is designed to empty that threat of force.

    ContextThe record belongs to the long-running conflict between Ja Rule and Murder Inc. and 50 Cent's camp. The dispute widened to include G-Unit, Eminem, Dr. Dre, DMX, Busta Rhymes and others through affiliations, response records and personal accusations.

  18. 66

    'Cause I got a team of misfits that squat and handle they business

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    'Cause I'm shootin', at all y'all niggas

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    And Lil' Mo, you just one of them bitches

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    That ain't had a hot song in how long, never

  19. 70

    Your better off wit a dick in your mouth, shut up

    Multi-line diss block
    71

    Em, you claim your mother's a crackhead and Kim is a known slut

    72

    So what's Hailie gon' be when she grows up?

    Block noteMakes the feud personal through family

    Target50 Cent

    MeaningWhat it means: In “Em, you claim your mother's a crackhead and Kim is a known slut,” Ja Rule brings a relative or family boundary into the exchange with 50 Cent, moving the dispute beyond music and into private life. Why it was said: The record belongs to the long-running conflict between Ja Rule and Murder Inc. and 50 Cent's camp. The dispute widened to include G-Unit, Eminem, Dr. Dre, DMX, Busta Rhymes and others through affiliations, response records and personal accusations. Family references explain why the conflict feels personal: they raise the emotional cost for 50 Cent and make the line more consequential than a routine comparison of rap skill.

    ContextThe record belongs to the long-running conflict between Ja Rule and Murder Inc. and 50 Cent's camp. The dispute widened to include G-Unit, Eminem, Dr. Dre, DMX, Busta Rhymes and others through affiliations, response records and personal accusations.

  20. 73

    [Outro]

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    MURDA!

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    Y'ALL KNOW WHAT IT IS!

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    MURDA!

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    Y'ALL KNOW WHAT IT BE!

  21. 78

    MURDA!

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    Y'ALL KNOW WHAT IT IS!

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    MURDA!

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    I.N.C