Members djgj20 Posted April 21, 2005 Members Report Share Posted April 21, 2005 (edited) On the Black Album on "What More Can I say," Jay-Z twice says he's "willie" meaning flashy, has cash etc. In one line he says, "Lemme spell it for you W-I-Double L-I-E, nobody truer than H-O-V." What I'm wondering is, was the term "willie" around in rap before will made his 1996/97 comeback? Or do you guys think this term came about because of Will? Edited April 21, 2005 by djgj20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest_Icarus Posted April 21, 2005 Report Share Posted April 21, 2005 It was around allready :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jin Posted April 21, 2005 Report Share Posted April 21, 2005 this term was before big willie style in hip hop...but it could be also possible that jay-z gives fp props! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxFly Posted April 21, 2005 Report Share Posted April 21, 2005 (edited) Willie wasn't as widespread in the US however. Perhaps in the UK and Europe...lol, but the meaning is totally different there... Let me dig up the black album and give it a listen... Edited April 21, 2005 by MaxFly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Brakes Posted April 21, 2005 Report Share Posted April 21, 2005 I'm pretty sure the term Willie was around before BWS came out! i remember Will talking about this in an interview and explaining this! but I cant remember where I read/saw this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxFly Posted April 21, 2005 Report Share Posted April 21, 2005 Ok, gave it a listen... it's ambiguous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigted Posted April 21, 2005 Report Share Posted April 21, 2005 Chuck D released a song called "Free Big Willie" on his "Mistachuck" album in '96, I don't think that has nothin' to do with FP. :kekeke: A lot of rappers used that term big willie back in the mid-90s, I really don't hear too many rappers using that term now, they use "bling bling" and "crunk" more now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.