Obie Trice III was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan by his mother, along with three brothers. He is of African American and German descent. Trice was given a karaoke machine by his mother when he was eleven and he used it to rhyme over instrumentals from artists such as N.W.A. By the age of fourteen, he was attending rap battle spots around Detroit, notably including the Hip Hop Shop.
Obie Trice went by the name of Obie 1 during this time, but when he first met Proof, who was about to introduce him at the Hip Hop Shop, Proof asked him, "What's your name? Your real name, no gimmicks." He was then introduced as Obie Trice, and has kept his real name as his rap name. Trice was introduced to Eminem through D12 member Bizarre. Hot Rapper: Obie Trice. Rolling Stone. Accessed January 22, 2008. Later, Trice received a call from his manager informing him that he would be having dinner with Eminem, and later that night they went to a Kid Rock party.
Before first major release, early years on Shady Records
As an acquaintance of D12 member Bizarre, Obie was signed after a personal introduction to Eminem allowed him to impress the Detroit rap legend in-person. The general public were first introduced to Obie on D12's Devil's Night album on a skit. His one-line opener ("Obie Trice: Real name, no gimmicks" - taken from his song "Rap Name" and referring to the lack of a rap pseudonym) on Eminem's lead single; "Without Me", off the critically-acclaimed and commercially successful The Eminem Show increased public awareness of his name and slogan. Obie also appeared in the video for the song, body-slamming a dummy representing Moby. Appearances on DJ Green Lantern's official Shady Records Invasion mixtape series, allowed him to further his public recognition.
In 2002, Trice appeared in 8 Mile as one of the rappers in the Chin Tiki parking lot scene. Trice also has a featured appearance as Big Pimpin' in the Detroit made independent feature film Life Goes On, which will premiere at the Cannes International Film Festival in May 2006.
A short while before the first Invasion mixtape was released, he became involved in the Eminem-Benzino beef after being called out by Benzino with the line "Obie Trice/You's a buster" in a diss-track directed at Eminem and Shady Records. In response to Benzino, Obie released the track "Welcome to Detroit City" (a track over the beat from Cam'ron's song "Welcome to New York City") on the first Invasion mixtape. He also joined his label-mates in the highly publicised Ja Rule-50 Cent beef but never received a direct response from Ja Rule.
Cheers
His debut album Cheers was released on September 23, 2003 with its first single "Got Some Teeth" being well received on radio in a number of countries. He also released the songs "Don't Come Down" and "The Set Up". The album consists of 17 tracks with production from Eminem, Dr. Dre, Timbaland, Mike Elizondo, Emile, Fredwreck and Denaun Porter. Artists featuring on Cheers include Busta Rhymes, Eminem, Dr. Dre, Nate Dogg and D12 among others. The album was eventually certified platinum by the RIAA.
Second Rounds On Me
As of 2005 he has begun work on his second album, entitled 2nd Rounds On Me, which was expected later that year. Never making the 2005 calendar mark, Obie set sights on releasing it in 2006. Although the album will be released by Shady Records, it will feature a lineup primarily comprised of local Detroit rappers with decreased presence from Eminem and other Shady/Aftermath artists.
Shooting
On December 31, 2005, Trice was shot twice while driving on the Lodge Expressway by Wyoming Avenue in Detroit. One of the bullets entered his skull. Trice was able to drive off the expressway, where his girlfriend waved down police. He was taken to Providence Hospital and released later that day. Doctors are still contemplating whether or not to remove the bullet which entered his head, as it may be too dangerous to operate.
Leaving Shady Records, current situation
Obie Trice left Shady Records on June 26, 2008, because of a dispute because Interscope claimed they would not fund another Obie Trice CD. This news was first put into circulation by Hip-Hop blog Urban Lookout; a few days after they broke the news, a track (Giants) leaked confirming the rumor. Even though Obie has left Shady Records, Eminem's manager Paul Rosenberg says that Eminem and Obie are still close friends, and that Eminem will still work with Obie Trice on future projects.
Discography:
Cheers (2003) - Platinum
2nd Rounds On Me (2006) Released:August 15, 2006
Featured/Other songs:
"Doe Ray Me": D12 and Obie Trice
"Love Me": Eminem, 50 Cent and Obie Trice
"Drips": Eminem and Obie Trice
"Spend Some Time": Eminem, 50 Cent, Stat Quo and Obie Trice
"Adrenaline Rush": Obie Trice
"Fok de Macht": The Opposites and Obie Trice
"Loyalty": D12 and Obie Trice
"Doctor Doctor": Bizarre and Obie Trice
"72nd & Central": Proof, J-Hill and Obie Trice
"Stay Bout It": Obie Trice and Stat Quo
"Growing Up in the Hood": The Game and Obie Trice
"Hennessey": 2Pac and Obie Trice
"Drama Setter": Tony Yayo, Eminem, and Obie Trice
"It Has Been Said": Eminem, Diddy and Obie Trice
"War": Trick Trick and Obie Trice
"Hustler": 50 Cent and Obie Trice
"Get That Money": 50 Cent, Obie Trice, and Lloyd Banks
"Get That Money (remix)": 50 Cent, Obie Trice, Lloyd Banks, and Krondon
Snitch
Obie Trice Lyrics
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{Convict}
(Yeah, SHADY)
{Convict Music}
(Guess who's back)
Still here, haters
{Akon & Obie (Trice), Yeah}
Whatcha gonna do it with it, A?
Whatcha gonna do?
{Take em on back to the streets}
Akon [Chorus]:
I keep the 40 cal on my side
Steppin with the mindstate of a mobster
See a n**** pa** by
Tuck your chain in cause he might rob ya
Got glocks for sale, red dots for sale
Anything that you need, believe me, I'm gon lace you
Just don't whatever you do, Snitch
Cause you will get hit, pray I don't face you, yeah
Obie Trice [Verse 1]:
It's risky, the b**** tend to rise out a n****
It's history, Snitch, who decided he's a member
Once he got pinched, coincided with law
Same homie say he lay it down for the boy
Brought game squad around ours
How could it be? Been homies since Superman draws
Only foniness never came to par
He had us, a true neighborhood actor
Had his back with K's
Now we see through him like X-Ray's
Cuffed in that Adam car
No matter, his loss, we at him, it's war
Knowing not to cross those resevoir dogs
You helped plant seeds just to be a vegetable
When we invest in team, it's to the death fo sho
No ex and oh's, tex calicos
Aim at your chest nicca
Chorus:
I keep the 40 cal on my side
Steppin with the mindstate of a mobster
See a n**** pa** by
Tuck your chain in cause he might rob ya
Got glocks for sale, red dots for sale
Anything that you need, believe me, I'm gon lace you
Just don't whatever you do, Snitch
Cause you will get hit, pray I don't face you, yeah
Obie Trice [Verse 2]:
We started out as a crew, in one speak, it's all honest
Private conferences when we eat, Benihana's
Recondences when we peep enemies on us
Been on these corners, sellin like anything on us
Knowing heaven has shown us being devil's minors
That ain't got s*** to do with the tea in China
We gon keep the grind up til death come find us
Meanwhile leanin in them European whips reclined up
It's an eye for an eye for the riders
We ain't trying to get locked up, we soul survivors
Po Pos is cowards, there's no you, it's ours
We vow this, mixing yayo with soda powder
Who woulda known he would fold and cower
Once the captain showed, he sold whole McDonalds
So no exs and ohs, tex calicos
Aim at your chest nicca
Chorus:
I keep the 40 cal on my side
Steppin with the mindstate of a mobster
See a n**** pa** by
Tuck your chain in cause he might rob ya
Got glocks for sale, red dots for sale
Anything that you need, believe me, I'm gon lace you
Just don't whatever you do, Snitch
Cause you will get hit, pray I don't face you, yeah
Obie Trice [Verse 3]:
Nowadays, Sammy Da Bull's got the game full
So he move to a rural area to keep cool
He snitchin on a snitch now, there's nothin to tell
Nowadays, your circles should be small as hell
Ain't tryin to meet new faces, this don't interest me
Even if we bubble slow, we'll get it eventually
No penitentary, there will be no climacy
You will meet the lowest snitch in given us a century
These cats is rats now, the streets need decon
That's how they react now, weak when the heat's on em
Stop snitchin, you asked for the life your living
This act is not permitted, Nowhere on the map, It is
Forbidden to send a n**** to prison if you been in it
Along with em and then snitch and become hidden
So it's no exs and ohs, tex calicos
Aim at your chest nicca
Chorus:
I keep the 40 cal on my side
Steppin with the mindstate of a mobster
See a n**** pa** by
Tuck your chain in cause he might rob ya
Got glocks for sale, red dots for sale
Anything that you need, believe me, I'm gon lace you
Just don't whatever you do, Snitch
Cause you will get hit, pray I don't face you, yeah
[Outro]:
YOU RAT BASTARD!!!
The song "Snitch" by Obie Trice is a hip-hop/rap track that explores the betrayal and consequences of snitching. The first verse sets the tone for the song, with Trice rapping about how risky it is to trust someone who's willing to snitch on you. He talks about how even people who you thought were your friends will turn on you to save their own skin. The chorus then warns listeners that if they snitch, they will get hit.
In the second verse, Trice reflects on how he used to be part of a crew that was tight-knit and loyal to one another. He talks about the struggles they faced and how they always had each other's backs, but one member of the crew betrayed them by snitching. Trice then goes on to warn anyone thinking about snitching that they will face the consequences, and that the streets have no mercy for snitches.
The final verse is a call to end the culture of snitching. Trice raps about how it's become all too common for people to snitch on others, and how this is destroying the very fabric of society. He implores listeners to stop snitching and to instead stick together and support one another. The outro ends with the phrase "You rat bastard!" which summarizes the overall sentiment of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I keep the 40 cal on my side
I carry a firearm for protection
Steppin with the mindstate of a mobster
I have a tough mentality and am not afraid to use force
See a n**** pa** by
If you see someone you don't trust, be cautious
Tuck your chain in cause he might rob ya
Hide your valuables to avoid being robbed
Got glocks for sale, red dots for sale
I have guns and accessories available for purchase
Anything that you need, believe me, I'm gon lace you
I can provide whatever weapons you need
Just don't whatever you do, Snitch
Don't betray me by giving information to the authorities
Cause you will get hit, pray I don't face you, yeah
If you snitch on me, I will respond with violence and I hope to not have to face you personally
It's risky, the b**** tend to rise out a n****
The risk of someone betraying you increases as their circumstances worsen
It's history, Snitch, who decided he's a member
Betrayal reveals that the individual was never truly a part of the group to begin with
Once he got pinched, coincided with law
When he was caught by law enforcement, he immediately started cooperating with them
Only foniness never came to par
He was never genuine and didn't meet the group's expectations
You helped plant seeds just to be a vegetable
You were involved in the process but ended up being useless and powerless
No ex and oh's, tex calicos
Instead of showing affection, I will respond with gunfire
We started out as a crew, in one speak, it's all honest
We began as an honest group
Private conferences when we eat, Benihana's
We have private meetings to discuss our business while dining at upscale restaurants
Recondences when we peep enemies on us
We are aware of our enemies watching us
Knowing heaven has shown us being devil's minors
We have been exposed to negative experiences and influences
Ain't got s*** to do with the tea in China
Has nothing to do with the discussed topic
Meanwhile leanin in them European whips reclined up
We relax in luxury cars
We vow this, mixing yayo with soda powder
We are devoted to selling cocaine mixed with baking soda
Who woulda known he would fold and cower
We did not anticipate this individual would betray us
So no exs and ohs, tex calicos
I will respond to betrayal with violence
Nowadays your circles should be small as hell
It's important to keep a small, trustworthy inner circle
Stop snitchin, you asked for the life your living
If you don't want negative consequences, don't betray those around you
This act is not permitted, Nowhere on the map, It is
Betrayal is unacceptable everywhere
Forbidden to send a n**** to prison if you been in it
If you have been incarcerated, you should never help send someone else to prison
Along with em and then snitch and become hidden
You were involved in the crime and also betrayed the group
YOU RAT BASTARD!!!
Insult towards a betrayer
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALIAUNE THIAM, OBIE TRICE
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