Discover the story of the song > Shot Down – DMX

The protagonist raps about his tough life on the streets and the violence that comes with it. He talks about how he learned to rap from Jay, who was killed, and how he is cool with the Haitian mob. He warns others to be careful about what they say, as it could get them shot down. DMX and Styles P also rap about their gang affiliations and the consequences of disrespecting them. The overall message of the song is that they are not to be messed with.