Cam’ron has given hip-hop three many years of colourful rhymes from his life and occasions. Now he’s committing these tales to a hardcover guide.
About two weeks in the past, the wordsmith, born Cameron Giles, introduced that he closed a six-figure cope with Simon & Schuster to publish his memoir, which is slated for a February 2026 launch (aligned along with his fiftieth birthday). It’s an opportune time for Cam to get reflective and open up about his experiences, given the recognition of It Is What It Is, the hit sports-culture podcast he co-hosts with Mase.
Cam has been related to lore that spans sectors, so there’s no scarcity of inspiration for him to supply. He’s the Willy Wonka of rhyme schemes, a standout highschool hooper and hustler, rap’s pink pioneer. You’ll be able to anticipate the irreverent Diplomats founder to open up about musical mates and foes like Huge L, Jim Jones, Mariah Carey, Jay-Z, Nas and 50 Cent. He’ll seemingly delve into his on-air trolling of Invoice O’Reilly, how he made Paid in Full a hood basic, practically getting signed by The Infamous B.I.G., and that one time he bought shot in D.C. and mentioned f**okay an ambulance and whipped his blue Lambo to the closest emergency room.
We’ll be tapped in for each a type of tales. However we’re hoping Cam’s memoir goes deep (pause) into his guide of rhymes, too. For the entire brilliantly absurdist bars you’ll discover on his albums, there are many WTF moments that require a rewind. Listed here are eight units of lyrics from Cam’ron’s catalog that I hope he clears up in his forthcoming guide.
Lyrics: “My grandfather bought me mad / So I peed inside his orange juice / And requested him if it’s tangy”
Track: “Confessions”
Album: Confessions of Hearth (1998)
Whereas that’s one solution to deal with a household dispute, there are absolutely different technique of battle decision that don’t contain tinkling in a morning beverage. However we’ve bought questions for Cam. What the Hell Rell did grandpa do to get you that vexed? What did you study from the state of affairs? Was the drink, in actual fact, tangy? And maybe essentially the most urgent: You mad?? If Cam’ron spills the tea — or the Tang — this guide might be a real page-turner.
Lyrics: “See, you thought I used to be banoodles / Once I raped that poodle / You ain’t know I used to be cuckoo / And ate his doo doo / And put two scoops / In my Froot Loops / And satisfied myself it was Cocoa Pebbles”
Track: “Confessions”
Album: Confessions of Hearth (1998)
Cam’ron was stuffed with crap when copping to unsavory habits on this zany deep reduce — or was he? We will’t let sleeping canines lie; Cam’s gotta end his breakfast and get to explaining.
Lyrics: “To the instructor who failed me / To the b**ch who by no means bailed me / Yeah, you thought I wasn’t getting out, proper, b**ch? / Effectively now, I bought out, f°°okay you!”
Track: “F**okay You”
Album: Confessions of Hearth (1998)
Killa has been petty since his debut album; look no additional than this hilarious interlude for proof. On “F**okay You” — which options grade-A enabling from Mase — Cam lashes out at haters, doubters, and folks merely doing their job (“That f**kin’ transit cop who was there each time I needed to f**kin’ hop the prepare”). The Harlemite used these naysayers as gasoline. Now they’ll function fodder, too.
Lyrics: “Tried to f**okay my P.O., she ignored that / Mentioned, ‘Know what, Cam? Get discovered with extra crack, see what occur’”
Track: “Sports activities, Medication & Leisure”
Album: S.D.E. (2000)
Did Cam actually let his intrusive ideas win throughout a gathering along with his parole officer? Fairly positive that’s not what “getting off in your costs” means, Killa.
Lyric: “My crib seem like the Fontainebleau / A fountain, too – no water, solely pumping Mountain Dew”
Track: “Bout It Bout It… Half III”
Album: Paid in Full (soundtrack) (2002)
Perhaps Cam’ron believed the widespread ‘90s fable that consuming Mountain Dew reduces male sperm rely, therefore performing as a makeshift contraceptive. Or perhaps dude simply loved the carbonated concoction as a lot as Kel beloved orange soda. Regardless of the case, we have to know extra about this sticky-a**, citrusy pool that most likely seemed prefer it was swiped from a Nickelodeon set.
Lyrics: “I sit in Bahamas / With Alyssa Milano / Obtained the Cris’ and the ganja / And it is gettin’ her calmer”
Track: “Shake”
Album: Purple Haze (2004)
Nobody is extra confused by this lyrical vignette than Ms. Milano herself — the Charmed actress doesn’t recall ever assembly the person who made “Moist Wipes.” What higher place for Cam to set the report straight than in his memoir?
Lyrics: “Lookin’ again on college, arts and crafts / F**okay half the workers / Beat up half the category / I used to be like Dr. Dre although, I’ve to snort / N***a wit’ an perspective, meet me after math”
Track: “Cleaning soap Opera”
Album: Purple Haze (2004)
We at all times imagined Cam’s adolescent persona was extra wisecracking athlete than Deebo/Quagmire hybrid. Nonetheless, we guess he has some entertaining anecdotes inside and outdoors the classroom, from making whoopee to popping whoopee cushions to popping off at lecturers. It’s time for present and inform.
Lyric: “The prognosis, prognosis: IBS / And that is irritable bowel, little one, I needed to spit it y’all / Kick to y’all, so it ain’t my fault if I s**t on y’all”
Track: “I.B.S.”
Album: Killa Season (2006)
Give us a complete chapter on Cam’ron’s gastrointestinal points. We actually imply it.