In 2002 he produced his first solo album Temps Mort to critical acclaim. He then signed to Universal and went on to release his second solo album Panthéon in 2004. In 2006 he released "Ouest Side".
His song "Tout c’qu’on connaît" is featured in the 2003 movie Taxi 3's soundtrack.
In 2004 Booba launched his own clothing line Ünkut. It was featured in an Xbox Live Marketplace downloadable add-on for the Xbox 360 game Saints Row.
In February 2006 Booba contacted the police concerning the kidnapping of his mother and brother.
He recently worked on a song with Akon called "Gun In Hand."
The rapper is 1.92m (6ft4in.)
He is currently in a well-publicized feud with another well-known rapper in France, Sinik. Sinik is of mixed Algerian and French descent.
He is going to be in the next 50 cent album which is coming out september 11th but only in the French version. He is going to take one of Tony Yayo verse.
King
Booba Lyrics
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Défouraille en cas de pepin
J'ai les neurones pleins
140 Euros le plein
La défaite est en toi
La victoire est pour nous
Re-noi détends-toi
Reste en chien, reste en loup
De violent izi bizness
Trop lent pour le Guiness
Tu veux test, mais t'es qui wesh?
Tu cherches la teuf ou-es
T'entends des feat. us
T'es bon qu'à te gratter les seufs
Ta clique est bloeuf pleine de rolos j'suis le king de la city izi bizness
You don't want the beef 'cause it will be last time you see
Last time your are
Take it from me, you don't want the war
'Cause I'm the king of the city
So you better proceed with caution
Before I blow you away
T'es ni dans mes pompes ni sous ma casquette
Négros t'as pas mes rêves donc fusil à pompe à mes ieds-p
Interromp-pas mes rêves
Izi buisness la team, je suis précis, je place les coups
J'ai mon blaze sur disque de platine et plaque d'égoût
Sombre est le gang, j'terrasse mes confrères
J'suis trop frais j'sui v'nu au monde dans un coffret
Chez nous une meuf j'en mets
T'es bonne, bien cambrée
Tu m'as vu à la télé mais tu me préfères en vrai
Laisse pas d'messages sur la messagerie du DUC
Ma queen le consulte elle a piraté mon Pin, la pute
Pendant c'temps la je lutte
Représente du Pont de Sèvre aux luttes
Transporte la came par oleoduc, izi
You don't want the beef 'cause it will be last time you see
Last time your are
Take it from me, you don't want the war
'Cause I'm the king of the city
So you better proceed with caution
Before I blow you away
Je n'ai pas le temps de t'écouter
Tu n'as sûrement rien à dire, tu veux juste frimer
Je souris peu c'est vrai pourtant je suis filmé
J'protège mes terres, j'en ai rien à foutre du 8 mai, oh yeah
B20 tu sais qui'il est, tu peux lui faire la guerre direct tu peux te rhabiller
Nique sa mère le maire, j'ai la haine tu sais quelle heure il est ?
Temps mort t'as mis d'accord on enterre le sablier
In the song "King" by Booba, the French rapper expresses his dominance in the rap industry and in his city. He confidently boasts about his success, mentioning his platinum disc and the team behind his business. He compares himself to his competitors, stating that they are not on his level and that they do not have the same dreams as him. He warns them not to test him, as he is the king and will come out on top. He also mentions his luxurious lifestyle, including women, money, and fame. He ends with the message that he has no time for those who do not have anything valuable to say.
Booba uses creative wordplay and clever rhymes to convey his message. He speaks in verlan, a type of French slang, and mixes street language with high class references, adding to his unique style. The lyrics also have a sense of aggression and intimidation, highlighting Booba's power in the music industry. Overall, the song showcases Booba's confidence and dominance, as well as his ability to captivate an audience with his lyrical abilities.
Line by Line Meaning
J'écris ce que personne ne peint
I write what no one can express visually
Défouraille en cas de pepin
I take down anyone who comes my way with force
J'ai les neurones pleins
My mind is filled with thoughts and ideas
140 Euros le plein
I fill up my car with 140 Euros
La défaite est en toi
You're already defeated in your mind
La victoire est pour nous
Victory belongs to me and my team
Re-noi détends-toi
Relax, don't worry
Reste en chien, reste en loup
Stay alert and focused
En période de criz-ness
During times of crisis
De violent izi bizness
I'm involved in violent, intense business
Trop lent pour le Guiness
You're too slow to compete
Tu veux test, mais t'es qui wesh?
You want to compete, but who are you?
Tu cherches la teuf ou-es
You're looking for a party, where are you?
T'entends des feat. us
You hear collaborations with US artists
T'es bon qu'à te gratter les seufs
You're good at scratching yourself
Ta clique est bloeuf pleine de rolos j'suis le king de la city izi bizness
Your group is fake and full of wannabes, I'm the true king of this city's business
T'es ni dans mes pompes ni sous ma casquette
You're not on my level
Négros t'as pas mes rêves donc fusil à pompe à mes ieds-p
You don't have the same dreams as me, so stay back
Interromp-pas mes rêves
Don't interrupt my dreams
Izi buisness la team, je suis précis, je place les coups
In this business, my team is precise and I make the right decisions
J'ai mon blaze sur disque de platine et plaque d'égoût
My name is known by both successful and unknown people
Sombre est le gang, j'terrasse mes confrères
My gang is fierce, I defeat even my colleagues
J'suis trop frais j'sui v'nu au monde dans un coffret
I'm too fresh, I was born in a special way
Chez nous une meuf j'en mets
In my group, I am the one who has a lot of women
T'es bonne, bien cambrée
You're attractive and curvy
Tu m'as vu à la télé mais tu me préfères en vrai
You see me on TV, but you like me better in person
Laisse pas d'messages sur la messagerie du DUC
Don't leave any messages on the DUC's answering machine
Ma queen le consulte elle a piraté mon Pin, la pute
My queen checks my phone and hacked my PIN
Pendant c'temps la je lutte
Meanwhile, I continue to struggle
Représente du Pont de Sèvre aux luttes
I represent from Pont de Sèvre to the struggles
Transporte la came par oleoduc, izi
I transport drugs through this city's pipelines
Je n'ai pas le temps de t'écouter
I don't have time to listen to you
Tu n'as sûrement rien à dire, tu veux juste frimer
You probably have nothing to say, you just want to show off
Je souris peu c'est vrai pourtant je suis filmé
I don't smile much, even though I'm on camera
J'protège mes terres, j'en ai rien à foutre du 8 mai, oh yeah
I protect my land, I don't care about May 8th
B20 tu sais qui'il est, tu peux lui faire la guerre direct tu peux te rhabiller
You know who B20 is, you can fight him directly, but you will lose
Nique sa mère le maire, j'ai la haine tu sais quelle heure il est ?
F*ck the mayor, I'm angry, do you know what time it is?
Temps mort t'as mis d'accord on enterre le sablier
Time's up, let's bury the hourglass
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ELIE YAFFA, THERON MAKIEL THOMAS, TIMOTHY JAMAHLI THOMAS, DJIBRIL KAGNI, LEE JAMES EDJOUMA
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