Boosie then had an opportunity to join an newer, growing record label called Trill Entertainment which was backed by Pimp C of UGK. Pimp C signed Boosie and assisted him in bring his legal issues to an end. Soon after, Boosie and Trill independently released the CD For my Thugs under TrillEnt, which sold over 15,000 copies. Later in the summer of 2003, Boosie teamed with labelmate Webster Gradney, known as Webbie, on the album Ghetto Stories, which also went on to sell well over 15,000 copies.
In 2005, Boosie and Webbie were signed to a contract by Universal Records. Boosie appeared several times on the "Southern Smoke" mixtapes hosted by DJ Smallz and C-Murder, and had an biographical article in The Source magazine. Boosie then released his hit album Bad Azz, which featured songs such as "Ratchet", "Set it Off", and "They be on a Nigga".
Boosie's latest release is Bad Azz vol. 2, which will be released on October 23. It features songs such as,"Pick Her Up," "Booty Talk", and "Zoom" which features Yung Joc. "I'm Mad" is a single on his new album. "Zoom" is the current single.
I Need U
Boosie Lyrics
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Like a dope fiend need his dope I need my money in stacks
if it don't work out with these rhymes I'm gone turn to my gats
I need cash and plus I need it fast
that's why I got a skimask if I ever need to blast
since I found out about you we been hangin like the fellas
you the reason why I'm beefin wit them niggaz who be jealous
we gone thug to the end that's cause you my fuckin friend
its just like with ken so together we actin fools
you the one that got Lil' Boosie poppin off to Baton Rouge
as long we pay our do's we gone sit back and just laugh
whether checks, credit cards or cash look I need you bad
I need ya
[Chorus]
like a weed head needs to smoke
like a dope fiend needs his dope
I need you
like a baby needs to cry
if you go I swear I'll die I need you
I need you
like a player needs to play
we laugh and go from day to day
I need you
I found out all about you
now I can't live without you
ohh no ohh nooooo
[Verse Two]
since I was small I been tryin to make some cheese
till I snatched a purse for 12 and went scored a couple p's
and now I keep my sacks in a dorito bag my rocks in my mouth
plus I'm on g-street the hardest rollin block in the south
and now I'm poppin it off and stackin green
got my first thousand dollars and I ain't even 17
and plus I keep that thang in my hand cause I don't care
go to school with a grand and pull it out them hoes stare
but tho without you I ain't shit
I hate to say it but it's the truth
on the slip these hoes fuckin me just to get to you
we'll never have no problems shit as long you keep in touch
and I love livin this life that's why I need so much
that's why I need you so much
[Chorus]
[Verse Three]
you the reason why I went at home kickin doors off
you the one who bought my clothes and put my golds in my mouth
but at times I gotta sit back and wonder why you sin
you the one that got my nigga in the feds doin 10
we don't look at the bad calls we look at all the fun shit
hoes and fast cars and power to make you run shit
as long as you comin I can't complain that's the game
like a weed head need his weed man I need my fuckin change
if I didn't I'll be lame probably still on the cornor
tryin to make two hundreds dollars off a ounce of marijuana
but its times like this like when my problems getting deeper
you got to understand niggaz robbing cause they need ya
they need ya
[Chorus]
In "I Need U," Boosie talks about his need for money, cash, and financial stability. He compares this need to that of a drug addict needing their fix. Boosie stresses the importance of his "friend," who he relies on to help him get the money he needs. This friend is the reason that Boosie has become successful, and also the cause of much of his conflict with other jealous individuals who want what he has. Boosie talks about the ups and downs of his life as a hustler, referencing his criminal past and the time he spent in prison. He stresses the importance of his friendship and his need for his friend's support to help him navigate these hardships.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of this friend in Boosie's life, using metaphors like a weed head needing to smoke and a baby needing to cry to show how essential this friend is to Boosie's survival. Boosie speaks frankly about the hard work required to make it in the music industry and as a hustler, but he never doubts the necessity of his friend's support.
Overall, "I Need U" is a song about the vital importance of friendship and support in one's life. Boosie acknowledges the difficulties he has faced in his life, but he knows that with his friend by his side, he can make it through anything.
Line by Line Meaning
Like a dope fiend need his dope I need my money in stacks
Money is like an addiction to me, I need a lot of it in cash.
if it don't work out with these rhymes I'm gone turn to my gats
If I can't make money through music, I'll resort to using guns.
I need cash and plus I need it fast
I need money quickly and urgently.
that's why I got a skimask if I ever need to blast
I have a ski mask to hide my identity if I ever have to use my gun.
since I found out about you we been hangin like the fellas
Ever since I discovered you (referring to money), we've become close like friends.
you the reason why I'm beefin wit them niggaz who be jealous
Other people are jealous of my wealth, and it's because of you (money).
we gone thug to the end that's cause you my fuckin friend
We'll support each other even through illegal actions, because money is my friend.
jump me straight out the pen when they had me facin ten
You (money) helped me out of a tough situation when I was facing a ten-year prison sentence.
like a weed head needs to smoke
I need you (money) like a weed addict needs their fix.
like a baby needs to cry
If you (money) were to leave me, it would feel like I lost a part of myself.
since I was small I been tryin to make some cheese
I've been trying to earn money since I was young.
plus I'm on g-street the hardest rollin block in the south
I'm part of a dangerous neighborhood where drugs are sold.
but tho without you I ain't shit
I'm nothing without you (money).
we'll never have no problems shit as long you keep in touch
As long as I have a steady income, I won't have any issues.
you the reason why I went at home kickin doors off
I committed crimes like breaking into homes because of you (money).
hoes and fast cars and power to make you run shit
Money gives me the ability to control and have power over things like women and cars.
if I didn't I'll be lame probably still on the cornor
Without you (money), I would be unsuccessful and still on the streets.
it's times like this like when my problems getting deeper
In difficult situations where I need money, you (money) become even more important to me.
you got to understand niggaz robbing cause they need ya
People commit crimes because they need money.
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@jonruhoff2727
"Like a dope fiend needs his dope, I need my money💰 in stacks." Realest, Hardest opening verse of any song since Tupac's, Hail Mary. Boosie you the truth.
@KodakBeatz
This really one of his most underated songs Boosie stay with them real classics
@Dhaggins2
4sho
@christylovely
Yup
@24kobe42
EL Shabazz no cap
@kennethwilliams4360
Will always be a classic 👌🏿
@amalakin4444
this a hidden gem frfr
@scrilluchiano4789
💯%FACTS. Take this W. I used to hustle in the rain to this as a teenager.
@onedeep9283
#1 boosie hit on my momma ...Fr .... I look back to my life from where I'm at now shit reminds me I done came along way man Lived for this song and still here pushing harder then ever 💪☝great music gets better as you age with it for a positive outcome one day _
@user-pp9bl5gr1n
2pac my fav artist but yall cant tell me boosie wasn't preaching on this shit