Lyrks
Lyrks
Lyrks
Cover Art

Crime is Money Lyrics by Real Live

The Turnaround: A Long Awaited Drama

1996

[Chorus]
Crime is money and money is crime
Gots to get my loot together, so a nigga can shine
Crime is money and money is crime
If I catch you slippin', son, yo, your cream is mine
Crime is money and money is crime
Gots to get my loot together, so a nigga can shine
Crime is money and money is crime
If I catch you slippin', son, yo, your cream is mine
[Verse 1: Larry-O]
The invincible, infinite, neverendin'
Too many pussy-ass niggas on the market pretendin'
I'd like to let you know it's for real, not a rap
Got the strap for the everyday gunclap
The crown king, making moves, doing my thing
Iceberg Slick involved in a coke ring
I'm working with Columbians, Dominicans
You want nitro smack, check the Nigerians
I'm crushing 'em, there go that herb, now we rushing 'em
Taking all he got, the nigga tried to plot
On the slickest cat in town, why clown around
Yo, I peeped your mugshot when the drama went down
Tried to catch a nigga sleeping
But little did you know my motherfucking clique was creeping
In a land of gambling, hustling
Drug-trafficking, murdering, muscling
[Chorus]
Crime is money and money is crime
Gots to get my loot together, so a nigga can shine
Crime is money and money is crime
If I catch you slippin', son, yo, your cream is mine
Crime is money and money is crime
Gots to get my loot together, so a nigga can shine
Crime is money and money is crime
If I catch you slippin', son, yo, your cream is mine
[Verse 2: Larry-O]
I'ma tell you what's the word on the street
Cats got fucked up attitudes plus thugs be holding heat
All the stress got me running for shelter
I've seen dice games turn into helter skelter
Grimey niggas only 12 years old be drenched in gold
So much ice them niggas cold
Just sold 20 bags to this undercover cat
That motherfucker was informed by a rat
Slash player hater
A faggot that's vexed 'cause the lucci is much greater
The way to survive, got to come alive
In '95, duke, 'cause '96 is near
Everybody's in fear
Of either getting shot or caught up in the middle
Or contracting the package on the low, yo, she looking little
Used to be the meanest chicken on the block
I couldn't tell if she was sick, but she was smokin' that rock
[Chorus]
Crime is money and money is crime
Gots to get my loot together, so a nigga can shine
Crime is money and money is crime
If I catch you slippin', son, yo, your cream is mine
Crime is money and money is crime
Gots to get my loot together, so a nigga can shine
Crime is money and money is crime
If I catch you slippin', son, yo, your cream is mine
[Verse 3: Larry-O]
Now every nigga wanna see a mill
And still hold the block down like Big Will
But players from the other side of town
Is taking niggas for clowns, comin' through bustin' rounds
You would think they was beefin' for keys
Not only a fraction, yo, I'm talkin' grand action
I lost my timin', for nickel-and-diming
It's all about chains and rings, bigger and better things
You just beginnin' son, you ain't poppin'
I wanna go down 5th Ave and do my shoppin'
Hit the Bally shop, cop a Rolex watch
The Tommy Hilfiger and the Ralph Lauren spot
Pick up my shorty, cop her a full length mink
His and hers, luxury furs
Now I'm shinin' like a diamond on niggas
Bitches stare at my glare when I'm rhymin' on niggas
Credits
Real Live

Real Live

About “Crime is Money” by Real Live

Read the complete lyrics to "Crime is Money" by Real Live from the album "The Turnaround: A Long Awaited Drama" in 1996. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Rap.

"Crime is Money" is performed by Real Live. from the album "The Turnaround: A Long Awaited Drama" in 1996 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Crime is Money", explore more songs by Real Live using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

View all songs and biography for Real Live · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"Crime is Money" is credited to Real Live. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Crime is Money" appears on "The Turnaround: A Long Awaited Drama" in 1996.

Visit the Real Live artist page at /artist/real-live for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.