Magic Stick is a song by Lil' Kim featuring 50 Cent. It was released in 2003 as the second single from Lil' Kim's third studio album, La Bella Mafia. The song became a commercial success, peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also received positive reviews from music critics who praised Lil' Kim's performance and its catchy chorus. The track is known for its explicit lyrics and provocative themes, which are common in Lil' Kim's music. "Magic Stick" showcases the collaborative chemistry between Lil' Kim and 50 Cent, and their combined star power helped propel the song to commercial success.
"Magic Stick" showcases the collaborative chemistry between Lil' Kim and 50 Cent, and their combined star power helped propel the song to commercial success. Despite their varying styles and backgrounds, they managed to create a hit song that resonated with audiences and further solidified their positions in the hip-hop industry. "Magic Stick" remains an iconic collaboration in the rap genre and a testament to the talent and charisma of both Lil' Kim and 50 Cent.
2 Peter 2:13
ESV suffering wrong as the wage for their wrongdoing. They count it pleasure to revel in the daytime. They are blots and blemishes, reveling in their deceptions, while they feast with you.
NIV They will be paid back with harm for the harm they have done. Their idea of pleasure is to carouse in broad daylight. They are blots and blemishes, reveling in their pleasures while they feast with you.
NASB suffering wrong as the wages of doing wrong. They count it a pleasure to revel in the daytime. They are stains and blemishes, reveling in their deceptions as they feast with you,
CSB They will be paid back with harm for the harm they have done. They consider it a pleasure to carouse in broad daylight. They are spots and blemishes, delighting in their deceptions while they feast with you.
NLT Their destruction is their reward for the harm they have done. They love to indulge in evil pleasures in broad daylight. They are a disgrace and a stain among you. They delight in deception even as they eat with you in your fellowship meals.
KJV And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you;
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What does 2 Peter 2:13 mean?
Peter continues describing the sins and impending judgment of false teachers. These men have been attempting to lead the original readers of this letter away from the truth of the gospel of Jesus. In this verse, Peter writes to assure his readers that the false teachers will not get away with what they're doing. As much as they seem to be succeeding in the present moment, they will suffer wrong as the payment for the wrong they are doing. God is paying attention; judgment and destruction will follow.
One of the characteristics of these false teachers was an indulgence in sexual immorality. Peter now writes that they are so bold about their sin that they carouse or revel in their immorality in broad daylight. They lack even the shame to hide their sinful choices under the dark of night. In a more modern sense, this is the "loud and proud" attitude. Those who take this approach do not hide their sin, and are not subtle about it. Instead, they parade it for others to see.
Peter reveals that these false teachers are disfiguring the church. This is in the same way a stain or blemish might mar a shirt, for instance. They feast with the true believers while continuing to tell their lies about who Jesus is. This feasting Peter mentions may refer to immoral partying that people in the church were being lured into by these false teachers. Or it may be that the false teachers were attending the official gatherings of the early church, which included taking part in the Lord's Supper, creating a serious "stain" on that meaningful time before God.
This relates to an important point about church purity. Paul makes the point in Ephesians 5:3 that certain kinds of immorality should not be tolerated within the community of the church. It can be difficult to strike a balance between loving sinners, and not accepting sin. However, it is important for the church to stand for moral conduct. At some point, associating with an unrepentant sinner damages the reputation of the church, interfering with the spread of the gospel.
If two matters work on the mind, they cannot be given equal time. The mind will shift gears so that one gets the priority over the other. We need to see this principle in relation to the Kingdom of God. By making the Kingdom of God our treasure and having a clear understanding that this principle is at work, Jesus wants us, by faith, to choose to set our will to make God's Kingdom our first priority. It is something that we must make the choice to do.
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Reviews for "Lil Kim's Sensational Style: The Iconic Fashion of the Magic Stick Era"
1. Samantha - 2/5
I was really disappointed with "Magic Stick" by Lil Kim and 50 Cent. The song lacked creativity and the lyrics felt overly explicit without any substance. It seemed like they were trying too hard to be provocative and edgy, but it just came off as crass and vulgar. The repetitive chorus became grating after a while, and the production was forgettable. Overall, "Magic Stick" was just another forgettable track in a genre saturated with similar, forgettable songs.
2. David - 1/5
"Magic Stick" by Lil Kim and 50 Cent was a complete waste of my time. The song had no redeeming qualities whatsoever. The lyrics were shallow and lacked any depth or meaning. The beat was generic and unremarkable, making the entire track blend into the background. I was expecting something catchy or memorable, but instead, I got a forgettable and uninspired collaboration. I wouldn't recommend wasting your time on this song unless you're a die-hard fan of Lil Kim or 50 Cent.
3. Jennifer - 2/5
I found "Magic Stick" by Lil Kim and 50 Cent to be disappointing. The song relied heavily on explicit and provocative lyrics, but there was no substance beyond that. It felt like a cheap attempt to gain attention through shock value instead of focusing on creating a well-crafted and meaningful song. The beat, although catchy, didn't save the track from feeling empty and shallow. Overall, "Magic Stick" failed to leave a lasting impression on me and left me wanting more from both artists.
4. Matthew - 2/5
"Magic Stick" by Lil Kim and 50 Cent was a forgettable, generic song in my opinion. The lyrics were predictable and lacked any real depth or originality. The beat was decent, but it wasn't enough to make up for the lackluster verses. I was hoping for a collaboration that showcased the talents of both Lil Kim and 50 Cent, but instead, I got a run-of-the-mill track that failed to stand out in any way. Overall, "Magic Stick" fell short of my expectations and left me feeling underwhelmed.