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What Would You Do Lyrics

[Intro: Daz Dillinger]Yeah, back up in your ass with a twenty sackDon't wanna fuck with me, straight up(Dogg Pound Gangstaz)Yeah, we doin' it like thatMotherfuckers out there be like takin' our stylesTryna do they own little thizang but they can't do it, you knowSo we gonna do it like thisSit back, relax and get a cool one[Verse 1: Kurupt]Have you ever heard of a slaughter? I oughta start dippin'Sippin' on that S-T get's me to trippin'I don't slips, I bangsWith that mad ass Dogg Pound gang, it's a DPG thangKurupt from the S.CYou wanna test me, let's see if you'll survive .45 timesLike a hollow point headed for your domeTake a couple of steps, turn around and it's onCouldn't withstand the murderous mentalI subdue and then take two to your templeWhen I cause holocaust from what's writtenNiggas collapsin' when the straps is spittin'Look, this is how it's done nigga (One, two, three)I grab my strap, you best run, niggaI gives a fuck, Kurupt's the kingpin of the cliqueLittlest G with the biggest dickYou might also like[Verse 2: Daz Dillinger]Shit, a motherfucker better recognizeWith a twist of my wrist like O.J. you all dieI snack on motherfuckers like a boneKnown to be the shit upon the microphoneEver since I was born, not to ever love a bitchLearned game after game, that's why we are the bestMotherfuckers be gankin' styles minute after minuteBut soon as you did it I smelled the niggas shitted[Chorus: Tha Dogg Pound & Jewell | Snoop Dogg]Now what would you do? (What would you do?)If you could fuck with me and my crewBut you can't, so don't even think aboutSteppin' in the motherfuckin' houseWhat would you do? (What would you do?)If you could fuck with me and my crewBut you can't, so don't even think aboutSteppin' in the motherfuckin' house[Verse 3: Daz Dillinger | Kurupt | Snoop Dogg]Hey, bitches butterfly all day while I steady make my payEvery single day in the LBC (Hey, hey)Cruisin' through the Eastside, me and Lil' StyleIn the back of a green '6-4 bustin' freestylesThere's no escape, give me the papes and the tape caseHow much money can a nigga make in one place?The review, ain't shit newYou stupid motherfuckers can't fuck wit' my crew, foolI see all these niggas tryna get with my kinfolkIt's so many busters on the West Coast, and none to say the leastI see a few trick-ass niggas layin' low on the East CoastAnd the question is askedDo you wanna rap, scrap or blast? 'Cause Dat Nigga DazI'll be the first one to hit 'emOh yeah, fuck B.G. Knocc Out and every nigga down with him'Cause I'm a natural born killerIn a Steeler hat, motherfucker, 'cause it's like that[Chorus: Tha Dogg Pound & Jewell | Snoop Dogg]Now what would you do? (What would you do?)If you could fuck with me and my crew (Haha)[Verse 4: Kurupt]There's so many motherfuckers that I can includeWho's quick to blast motherfuckers in a feud?It doesn't make a difference cause it's aboutWho's the quickest on the draw to end all existenceFor instance, let's take these Ruthless foolsThese Ruthless fools and the Pound in one roomAssume, it's only for conversationSo let's conversate, slip a nigga the .38 then dipEmpty out the clipMind on set-trip 'cause niggas talk shit[Verse 5: Daz Dillinger]Now if, a nigga had a prayer before a nigga diedWould the nigga be dead or would he stay alive?And if I was in your shoes, would I survive?Probably not, you'd probably let your Glock go popNow drop to your kneesAnd picture Dat Nigga Daz (Flowin') flowin' in the breeze(Breeze)[Chorus: Tha Dogg Pound & Jewell | Snoop Dogg]Now what would you do? (What would you do?)If you could fuck with me and my crewHaha, but you can't, so don't even think aboutSteppin' in the motherfuckin' houseNow what would you do? (What would you do?)If you could fuck with me and my crewHaha, but you can't, so don't even think aboutSteppin' in my motherfuckin' house, biatch[Interlude: Big Pimpin' Delemond]From the twitch of the eyes, you can see the lieJust know it when you see it'Cause it messes up the flow to the real feelings you knowAnd I'd rather be sipping on a glass of wineCan you feel yourself in the room with EverlastTrying to steal a flow? I don't think soCock-blockers come with their hearts beating jealousyIn the way like a stray dogTrying to claim every bitch on his armCock-blockers come in every colorEven blue, yeah, this is trueTrying to fuck your woman and even youNow what the fuck would you do, motherfucker?[Outro: Jewell]What would you do?What would you do? UhWhat would you do? What would you do? What would you do?If you could get with me and my crewThe way that we stick and move (What would you do?)What would you do if you could get with my crew?Won't you tell me what you would, tell me what you would doIf you could get with my crewThe way that we stick and move (With me and my crew)What would you do if you could get with my crew?What would you do? What would you do?(Oh, oh-oh) The way that we stick and move (Oh, oh-oh)What would you do if you could get with my crew?(Oh, oh-oh, oh, oh-oh) What would you, what would you do?What would you do if you can get with the Dogg Pound?What would you do? Would you get caught with your pants down?What would you do if you can get with the Dogg Pound?What would you do? Would you get caught with your pants down?What would you do if you can get with the Dogg Pound?What would you do if you get caught with your pants down?2EmbedCancel

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“What Would You Do” is the debut single from Death Row Records duo Tha Dogg Pound, released in 1995 as the B-side to the Dr. Dre and Sam Sneed single “U Better Recognize”, along with DJ Quik’s “Dollaz + Sense.” It had appeared on the soundtrack to Murder Was the Case.

It is considered to be a diss song towards B.G. Knocc Out, Dresta, Eazy-E & Cold 187um! The whole ruthless records basically. Eazy-E responded with the tracks “Ole School Shit” and his own version of “What Would You Do” called “Wut Would You Do”. B.G. Knocc Out & Dresta responded with “D.P.G./K”. Kurupt and Daz’s version was performed live at the 1995 Source Awards, and was nominated for a 1996 Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.

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Ask a questionWho produced “What Would You Do” by Tha Dogg Pound?When did Tha Dogg Pound release “What Would You Do”?Who wrote “What Would You Do” by Tha Dogg Pound?CreditsReleased in1995ProducerDaz DillingerWritersDaz Dillinger, Kurupt, Snoop Dogg, Jewell & Big Pimpin’ DelemondAdditional VocalsJewell & Big Pimpin’ DelemondKeyboardsSoopaflyMixing EngineerDr. DreLabelDeath Row RecordsDistributorPriority RecordsCopyright ©Death Row Records & Interscope RecordsPhonographic Copyright ℗Death Row Records & Interscope RecordsTagsRapWest Coast RapGangsta RapHardcore RapIn EnglishUSAExpand CommentsAdd a commentSign Up And Drop Knowledge 🤓Genius is the ultimate source of music knowledge, created by scholars like you who share facts and insight about the songs and artists they love.Sign Up