When Gillum was in the first grade, his mother left his father, an associate professor of art at CSU Fresno. Gillum moved in with his grandparents in Berkeley, California, where he attended Berkeley High School. They later moved to North Oakland, although Gillum continued to attend school in Berkeley. Gillum attended Loyola University New Orleans, where he graduated with a BA in music industry studies in 2011.
Starting out as a record producer, G-Eazy began working on singles while he was still a student at the Loyola University at New Orleans with his producer Christoph Andersson who also was a student there.[4][5] He gained some recognition for being a part of the new hip hop scene back in the East Bay Area, joining with such artists as Lil B, Crohn and The Cataracs.[6][7] He became a member of a local hip hop group called "The Bay Boyz", who had released several songs on their Myspace page.[8]
In 2008, he was performing at a college talent show and was nearly booed off, when Matt Bauerschmidt noticed him and signed him as a client to his new music management company The Revels Group which he started with Matt Davis.
In 2010, G-Eazy was given an opportunity to open for some well-known artists, most notably Lil Wayne and Snoop Dogg.
G-Eazy's mixtapes at this period of time were met with limited success. In August 2011, he released The Endless Summer, with an updated version of the 1961 hit song "Runaround Sue", which garnered over four million views via YouTube. The music video was directed by Tyler Yee. The mixtape features guest appearances from Greg Banks, Erika Flowers, and Devon Baldwin. In November 2011, Gillum embarked on a nationwide tour with Shwayze. "My Life Is a Party" was featured in the game Saints Row: The Third on an in-game radio station.
On June 16, 2012, G-Eazy performed all United States dates on the annual Vans Warped Tour. On July 25, 2012, the Excellent Adventure Tour was announced, which featured Hoodie Allen and G-Eazy. The two performed in cities across the U.S., including Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Columbus, Des Moines, New Orleans, Atlanta, Austin, and Philadelphia. On September 26, 2012, G-Eazy released his first full-length album, Must Be Nice. The album, which was completely independent of a label, landed at number 3 on the iTunes Hip-Hop Chart. On July 9, 2013, G-Eazy, alongside 2 Chainz, opened for Lil Wayne's "America's Most Wanted Tour". On December 15, 2013, G-Eazy and Master Chen B performed "Lotta That" from These Things Happen in New York City. On January 15, 2014, G-Eazy announced his "These Things Happen Tour" with Rockie Fresh, KYLE, and Tory Lanez accompanying him. The tour ran for 40 stops throughout the United States and Canada from February until April 2014.
On June 23, 2014, G-Eazy released his major-label debut album, These Things Happen. The album topped the US Billboard's Hip-Hop/R&B and Top Rap Albums charts, also earning him the number 3 spot on the US Billboard 200 and the Top Digital Albums Chart. The album has sold nearly 265,000 copies to date. On October 21, 2014, Gillum embarked on his sold-out "From the Bay to the Universe" tour. The tour traveled across the globe to countries like Australia and New Zealand. This was his first headlining tour overseas.
During the summer of 2015, G-Eazy played some of the main stages at a series of notable music festivals, including Lollapalooza, Electric Forest, Bonnaroo, Outside Lands, Made in America, and Austin City Limits. With the rise of his music career, Gillum has also taken up an interest in fashion by releasing a collaboration with Rare Panther in the fall of 2015 and being named GQ Magazine's top 10 most stylish at New York Fashion Week. Gillum's second album, When It's Dark Out, was released on December 4, 2015. On January 6, 2016, G-Eazy launched his second world tour. The tour saw G-Eazy tour the United States, Europe, and Australia. His single "Me, Myself & I", in collaboration with Bebe Rexha, peaked at number 7 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
He co-headlined the Endless Summer tour with American rapper Logic, along with YG and Yo Gotti as supporting acts, from June to August. Before the tour, he announced his mixtape, Endless Summer II. He canceled the tape due to problems with sample clearance. In May 2016, G-Eazy confirmed that he would be featured on Britney Spears' single "Make Me...". The single was released on July 15, 2016, and serves as the lead single from Spears' ninth studio album.
G-Eazy performed "Make Me..." and "Me, Myself & I" with Spears at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards and the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Festival. Gillum released an EP with Guatemalan DJ Carnage called Step Brothers on March 27, 2017. G-Eazy released his new single, a collaboration with American singer Kehlani called "Good Life", which is a part of the eighth installment of the film franchise Fast & Furious, titled The Fate of the Furious. He was also featured in the new Dillon Francis single titled "Say Less".
On June 14, 2017, G-Eazy announced through Instagram and Twitter that his next studio album, The Beautiful & Damned, would be released in the fall of 2017. On November 8, 2017, the official release day was announced as December 15, as well as an accompanying short film.
On December 5, 2017, G-Eazy released his second single from The Beautiful & Damned titled "Him & I" with Halsey, with whom he was in a relationship. They performed the song together on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve of 2017. On February 27, 2019, G-Eazy released the single, "West Coast", featuring Blueface, and released the video on March 28, 2019, adding ALLBLACK and YG.\\G-Eazy released an EP B-Sides on June 25, 2019, which contained the songs that wouldn't make it onto his then-upcoming album. The EP spawned the song "Bang" with American rapper Tyga. He later re-released the EP on August 22 and September 19 with additional tracks.
Gillum released the single "I Wanna Rock", featuring American rapper Gunna, as the lead single of his EP Scary Nights, on October 16. The EP was released on October 18. In March 2020, G-Eazy announced a new project featuring an indie rock sound titled Everything's Strange Here. The album was officially released on June 26, 2020.
G-Eazy released his long-anticipated fourth studio album These Things Happen Too on September 24, 2021. It was supported by the singles "Running Wild (Tumblr Girls 2)" featuring Kossisko, and "Breakdown" featuring Demi Lovato in the weeks leading up to the release date.
In 2018, G-Eazy headlined a concert for Bay Area fire relief that raised $15 million, pulled out of an H&M sponsorship deal after blowback about a sweatshirt advertisement that some considered to be racist, performed at an Everytown fundraiser on the eve of March For Our Lives, and used his platform to speak out against gun violence. Also that year, G-Eazy launched the Endless Summer Fund, which is a non-profit dedicated to helping young people reach their full potential and strengthening the Bay Area community.
In 2022, G-Eazy joined the ownership group of the Purpose-driven, professional soccer team Oakland Roots.
1942
G-Eazy Lyrics
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I was skippin' school to get my sack right
My bitch text me and ask why I don't text back
My dog got outta prison and went right back
These brand new, don't step on my Balenci's
I'ma hit that if she let me
They don't like how I talk that (hitmaka)
Flooded out my wrist, a puddle drippin'
'42, I'm steady sippin'
Yeah, I'm on and I'm off that
These brand new, don't step on my Balenci's
I'ma hit that if she let me
They don't like how I talk that
Flooded out my wrist, a puddle drippin'
'42, I'm steady sippin'
Yeah, I'm on and I'm off that
Yeah, yeah
I don't follow rules and they don't like that
Hit the club with wifey, brought a dime back
Hit the three twice and ran it right back
I'm only here tonight 'cause in the morning got a flight back
Talkin' it, but you ain't livin' like that
The Porsche cost a hundred, this is twice that
Flooded all my diamonds, Poland Spring
Back in Oakland I'm a king, I know and Halsey is a ting
Yeah, 'Rari detailed, there's not a speck of dust on it
I'ma get the bag, you can put some trust on it
Everything is new, so it's never rust on it
And her booty so big you could park a bus on it
Yee, yee!
These brand new, don't step on my Balenci's
I'ma hit that if she let me
They don't like how I talk that
Flooded out my wrist, a puddle drippin'
'42, I'm steady sippin'
Yeah, I'm on and I'm off that
These brand new, don't step on my Balenci's
I'ma hit that if she let me
They don't like how I talk that
Flooded out my wrist, a puddle drippin'
'42, I'm steady sippin'
Yeah, I'm on and I'm off that
I don't follow rules and they don't like that
I was skippin' school to get my sack right
My bitch text me and ask why I don't text back
My dog got outta prison and went right back
28 on that scale, right back to the money
Stunting hard, show and tell like that
Yeah, Versace table, Fendi rug
And I got it out the mud
These brand new, don't step on my Balenci's
I'ma hit that if she let me
They don't like how I talk that
Flooded out my wrist, a puddle drippin'
'42, I'm steady sippin'
Yeah, I'm on and I'm off that
These brand new, don't step on my Balenci's
I'ma hit that if she let me
They don't like how I talk that
Flooded out my wrist, a puddle drippin'
'42, I'm steady sippin'
Yeah, I'm on and I'm off that
Red Christian Loubs, I rock designer shoes
Hunnid bands for my coupe, I speed and it go vroom
Baby hit my line because she see them stars in the roof
I'm up, now the whole gang got 24's on the coupes
Take a L, me, never, we in love, I lied
Foreign's what we ride, in the jet, we fly
If he sayin' he respect me, then it's likewise
Another man say he from another drive-by
I like the way she shake that cake, it's like a race
If she bad, I might take her out, not on a date
Say she boujee, she hit my phone, her nigga late
A 100K just off two shows spent that in a day
These brand new, don't step on my Balenci's
I'ma hit that if she let me
They don't like how I talk that
Flooded out my wrist, a puddle drippin'
'42, I'm steady sippin'
Yeah, I'm on and I'm off that
These brand new, don't step on my Balenci's
I'ma hit that if she let me
They don't like how I talk that
Flooded out my wrist, a puddle drippin'
'42, I'm steady sippin'
Yeah, I'm on and I'm off that
In "1942," G-Eazy raps about his luxurious lifestyle and carefree attitude. The opening lines of the song, "I don't follow rules and they don't like that, I was skippin' school to get my sack right," suggest that G-Eazy has always been a bit of a rebel who does things his own way. He doesn't seem to care much about what people think of him and is focused on his own success.
Throughout the song, he makes references to his expensive fashion sense, including his Balenciaga sneakers and designer watches. He also talks about his love for the drink 1942 tequila, which he is "steady sippin'" on throughout the song. G-Eazy boasts about his wealth, with lines like "The Porsche cost a hundred, this is twice that." He seems to be living in the moment and enjoying the spoils of his success, as he talks about hitting the club with his girlfriend and winning big at the casino.
While the song may seem to be all about materialism and partying, G-Eazy's braggadocious lyrics also hint at a bit of vulnerability. He admits that his girlfriend is frustrated with him for not texting back and that he misses his dog who went back to prison. G-Eazy seems to be using his wealth and success to mask some of his insecurities and pain.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't follow rules and they don't like that
I don't conform to society's expectations and it bothers them
I was skippin' school to get my sack right
I prioritized making money over going to school
My bitch text me and ask why I don't text back
My girlfriend is wondering why I'm not responding to her messages
My dog got outta prison and went right back
My friend got released from jail but ended up going back soon after
These brand new, don't step on my Balenci's
I have new Balenciaga shoes and don't want anyone to damage them
I'ma hit that if she let me
I'm willing to have sex with a woman if she consents
They don't like how I talk that (hitmaka)
People don't appreciate my confidence or the way I present myself
Flooded out my wrist, a puddle drippin'
I have a lot of expensive jewelry on my wrist that's shining and dripping water-like reflections
'42, I'm steady sippin'
I'm constantly sipping on 1942 tequila, a symbol of my indulgence in luxury
Yeah, I'm on and I'm off that
I'm sometimes indulging in my luxurious lifestyle and sometimes not
Hit the club with wifey, brought a dime back
I went to a club with my wife and brought back an attractive woman
Hit the three twice and ran it right back
I made two successful basketball shots and repeated the game
I'm only here tonight 'cause in the morning got a flight back
I'm only here for one night because I have a flight to catch in the morning
Talkin' it, but you ain't livin' like that
You talk about living a lavish life, but you don't actually live it
The Porsche cost a hundred, this is twice that
My car is more expensive than a Porsche that costs $100,000
Flooded all my diamonds, Poland Spring
I have a lot of diamonds on me that are sparkling like water from a Poland Spring bottle
Back in Oakland I'm a king, I know and Halsey is a ting
I'm well-known and respected in my hometown of Oakland while Halsey is just someone I'm casually involved with
'Rari detailed, there's not a speck of dust on it
My Ferrari is very clean and well-maintained
I'ma get the bag, you can put some trust on it
I'm going to make a lot of money, so you can trust in me
Everything is new, so it's never rust on it
All my possessions are new and well-kept, so they'll never become old or worn out
And her booty so big you could park a bus on it
The woman I'm referring to has a very large and attractive behind
28 on that scale, right back to the money
I made a profit of $28,000 and immediately reinvested it
Stunting hard, show and tell like that
I'm showing off my wealth and success to others
Versace table, Fendi rug
I have expensive Versace tableware and a Fendi rug in my home
And I got it out the mud
I worked hard to achieve my success and wealth from humble beginnings
Red Christian Loubs, I rock designer shoes
I wear red Christian Louboutin shoes, a luxury designer brand
Hunnid bands for my coupe, I speed and it go vroom
I have $100,000 in cash for my coupe car and I like to drive fast
Baby hit my line because she see them stars in the roof
A woman contacted me because she saw the stars in the roof of my car
I'm up, now the whole gang got 24's on the coupes
I'm successful now and the rest of my friends have expensive 24-inch rims on their cars
Take a L, me, never, we in love, I lied
I would never take a loss in life, but I was lying when I said we were in love
Foreign's what we ride, in the jet, we fly
We only ride in foreign (luxury) cars and travel by private jet
If he sayin' he respect me, then it's likewise
If someone says they have respect for me, I will respect them back
Another man say he from another drive-by
Another man claims to be from a different neighborhood known for gang violence
I like the way she shake that cake, it's like a race
I find it attractive when a woman twerks aggressively
If she bad, I might take her out, not on a date
If a woman is very attractive, I might only have sex with her instead of taking her out on a date
Say she boujee, she hit my phone, her nigga late
A woman who is perceived as high-maintenance contacted me because her boyfriend was not meeting her needs
A 100K just off two shows spent that in a day
I made $100,000 from two performances and spent all of it in one day
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christian Ward, Edgar Ferrera, Gerald Gillum, Jeremy P. Felton, Mario Mims, Samuel Jimenez
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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