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what about me
Lil Boosie Lyrics


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[Intro]
This how they got me feeling right now,
look, nigga what about...me, what about boo.

[1st Verse]
They holla juvy,they holla jigga,they holla t.i.p
they holla akon,and j-kwon but what about me
they youngbloodz and young gunz, but boosie
he buss guns and spit it to his love ones,look
they holla usher and that lil jon shit,
they holla i smoke i drank but i made that bitch
they holla manny, baby, wayne, and geezy
dont nobody holla boosie like nobody dont believe me
what about eazy-e, yea he fading for sheezy
what about aaliyah, what about soulja, what about o.d.b
what about dmc, the addidas on ya feet, g-nikes to gain ya height
but me i keep it G, what about c-loc, when i new i was cold
i was that nigga on the camp like i was 10 years old
they holla flip, they holla mike jones, they holla bone crusher
that reese and big song and i made headbusser,nigga what about...me

[Chorus]
Thats how im feeling when im with my niggas chillin
wishing that we had a million,
what about...me, thats how im feeling looking at my
mama ceiling wishing that we had a million, what about me

[2nd Verse]
They holla petey pablo, and the rest of that shit
they holla puff but im on that deathrow shit
im on that never seen a man cry till you seen a man die
that real faith shit that make you go spray shit
they holla romeo and bow wow but what about lil boosie
i want to star up in a movies with hoes in a jacuzzi
i want to fuck with free and aj and freestyle with tigger
blow doe wit beanie siegel ride low in q regal
im thuggin and them major labels know that
so they figure if they sign me one year later i'll have a toe tag,look
they holla banner, they holla mase, and they holla trick
but i know somebody know something that boosie shit
this aint no beef song, this what i see when bet on
and mtv on im peeping ya holmes
hollering out lean back and lovers and friends
but the hardest song to hit the streets was "nigga
then", nigga what about...me

[Chorus]
Thats how im feeling when im with my niggas chillin
wishing that we had a million,
what about...me, thats how im feeling looking at my
mama ceiling wishing that we had a million, what about me

[3rd Verse]
Im trillville my damn self, im a one man army like russel simmons and def
got people rubbing they hair, i still aint forgave myself
im feeling like tip, im tired of niggas in the cage im feeling like pimp
yaw niggas listening to these rappers,they lieing
dont think cause this nigga swole bruh, that this nigga soilder
these niggas telling lies to ya, so april fools
if you dont bump boo then the jokes on you
2 line crew, they started all that nasty shit
and buck down he started all that nasty bitch
tupac, told you bout the fucking guns,
jigga, told ya how to put the work in the can and...run
they holla skip and wacko, but them niggas they thug though
and youngbuck i got love for, but what about...me

[Outro]
They gone feel this bitch here, all across the world,nigga what about...me

[Chorus]
Thats how im feeling when im with my niggas chillin
wishing that we had a million,
what about...me, thats how im feeling looking at my
mama ceiling wishing that we had a million, what about me

[Outro]
Say mane, i be feeling like,
you know what im saying, somebody,
somewhere,gotta be hearing me,
i should have been blowed up,
i know im rawwa than alot of these niggas out here,
thank a nigga hating somewhere,
i dont know what it is, ima keep it gutta though,
im wildin out, nigga what about...me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lil Boosie's "What About Me" express the feeling of being unrecognized and unrewarded for his talent and efforts in the music industry. He lists various popular artists who receive recognition and praise but questions why he is not included. He also expresses his desire to be successful and have the same opportunities as other artists. Boosie compares himself to other rappers and speaks of his own unique style of "keeping it G." In his last verse, Boosie mentions how he should have been famous already, and questions why he isn't, assuming that someone must be hating on him.


This song speaks to the reality of many people in various industries who feel overlooked and unrecognized for their unique talents and hard work. Lil Boosie is expressing the common feeling of wanting recognition, success, and the same opportunities as others in their field. By mentioning other artists, he shows his admiration for the work of others while also questioning why his talent is not acknowledged in the same way.


Line by Line Meaning

This how they got me feeling right now, look, nigga what about...me, what about boo.
Lil Boosie is feeling overlooked in the music industry and is asking why no one is mentioning his name.


They holla juvy,they holla jigga,they holla t.i.p they holla akon,and j-kwon but what about me they youngbloodz and young gunz, but boosie
Lil Boosie is listing various popular artists who get recognition, but he is left unheard of despite his talent.


he buss guns and spit it to his love ones,look they holla usher and that lil jon shit, they holla i smoke i drank but i made that bitch they holla manny, baby, wayne, and geezy dont nobody holla boosie like nobody dont believe me
Lil Boosie feels that he is overlooked despite the fact that his music talks about real-life struggles, unlike several other popular artists.


what about eazy-e, yea he fading for sheezy what about aaliyah, what about soulja, what about o.d.b what about dmc, the addidas on ya feet, g-nikes to gain ya height but me i keep it G, what about c-loc, when i new i was cold i was that nigga on the camp like i was 10 years old they holla flip, they holla mike jones, they holla bone crusher that reese and big song and i made headbusser,nigga what about...me
Lil Boosie lists various artists who have passed away or are not as relevant as they used to be, in the hopes that he could be given a chance to make a change. He also talks about his humble beginnings and his struggle to make it big.


Thats how im feeling when im with my niggas chillin wishing that we had a million, what about...me, thats how im feeling looking at my mama ceiling wishing that we had a million, what about me
Lil Boosie is expressing his desire for financial success and recognition, both personally and for his family and friends.


They holla petey pablo, and the rest of that shit they holla puff but im on that deathrow shit im on that never seen a man cry till you seen a man die that real faith shit that make you go spray shit
Lil Boosie feels that he is not taken seriously because he talks about the harsh reality of life instead of chasing fame like other popular artists.


they holla romeo and bow wow but what about lil boosie i want to star up in a movies with hoes in a jacuzzi i want to fuck with free and aj and freestyle with tigger blow doe wit beanie siegel ride low in q regal im thuggin and them major labels know that so they figure if they sign me one year later i'll have a toe tag,look they holla banner, they holla mase, and they holla trick but i know somebody know something that boosie shit this aint no beef song, this what i see when bet on and mtv on im peeping ya holmes hollering out lean back and lovers and friends but the hardest song to hit the streets was "nigga then", nigga what about...me
Lil Boosie wants to be respected and recognized for his talent in the entertainment industry, and also challenges the industry to step away from promoting superficial music and instead focus on music that has a real impact.


Im trillville my damn self, im a one man army like russel simmons and def got people rubbing they hair, i still aint forgave myself im feeling like tip, im tired of niggas in the cage im feeling like pimp yaw niggas listening to these rappers,they lieing dont think cause this nigga swole bruh, that this nigga soilder these niggas telling lies to ya, so april fools if you dont bump boo then the jokes on you 2 line crew, they started all that nasty shit and buck down he started all that nasty bitch tupac, told you bout the fucking guns, jigga, told ya how to put the work in the can and...run they holla skip and wacko, but them niggas they thug though and youngbuck i got love for, but what about...me
Lil Boosie talks about his own image as a rapper and how he is often perceived as a hardcore thug. He expresses his frustration with the industry's obsession with promoting superficial lifestyles without talking about real-life struggles that many artists and fans face. He also mentions the lack of respect given to those who paved the way for modern hip hop, like Tupac and Jigga.


Say mane, i be feeling like, you know what im saying, somebody, somewhere,gotta be hearing me, i should have been blowed up, i know im rawwa than alot of these niggas out here, thank a nigga hating somewhere, i dont know what it is, ima keep it gutta though, im wildin out, nigga what about...me
Lil Boosie ends the song by expressing his frustration with his lack of recognition, but also his determination to keep pursuing his dreams despite a lack of support from the industry.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TRAVIS HOWARD, JEREMY A POPOFF

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Comments from YouTube:

Chad

The realist... the best of all time. Still bumpin in 2023. Boosie makes you feel him on another level you cant deny that. He never did quite the numbers as the biggest names in the game but he still straight for life and will always be my fav.

Heart Storm Media

J mo I .

Robin Mccain

one of my favorites. you can feel his emotion in this song. this shit deep.

Heveyweight Heveyweight

It is especially when you been overlooked an appreciated by most humans in your life

GSthe3rd

The sense of deperaration in the beat AND boosie is what makes this a classic

Isaac L. “Thang” Patterson III

Thank God

Johnrhodes Murombedzi

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Edward

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Tay WestBank

Heard him quote this in the movie, and instantly remembered I use to play this everyday. Boosie a legend and this song is timeless

erica saint elmey

song never gets old I love Lil boosie😍

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