It’s been 10 years since Big L died. I know a lot of people get glorified after their death, but Big L deserves way more respect than he got in his short lifetime. As far as straight up lyricists go, you can’t get much better than him. He was wild as hell and if you ever want to hear some sick ass freestyling just look for some of his sessions. Here’s the video and mp3 for one of his most classic songs and one of my personal favorites.
Ayo, you betta flee hobbes, or get your head flown three blocks
L keep rappers hearts pumpin like reeboks
And every year I gain clout and my name sprouts
Some brothers would still be virgins if crack never came out
I got the wild style, always been a foul child
My guns go boom-boom, and your guns go pow-pow
I’m known to have a hottie open, I keep the shotty smokin
Front and get half the bones in your body broken
And when it comes to gettin’ nookie Im not a rookie
I got girls that make that chick Toni Braxton look like Whoopie
I run with sturdy clicks Im never hittin dirty chicks
Got thirty-five bodies, buddy dont make it thirty-six
Step to this youre good as gone, word is bond
I leave mics torn when I put it on
Big L – Put It On
