Growing up, Boosie was hardened by the many difficult experiences he was put through. His neighborhood, notorious for drugs and violence, was a place feared by the general population. To outsiders, it was a jungle, to residents, it was life. Boosie got very involved in basketball to stay off the streets, and was actually expected to move on to college level basketball.
At 14 years old, Boosie moved in to live with his grandmother after his father was murdered over drugs. Growing up with no father figure and without a strong guiding hand, Boosie turned to drugs and crime. After being expelled from school, Boosie picked up freestyling and began to get serious about his music. Living in the 225, Boosie had no contacts, no real means of exposure. Lil Boosie teamed up with Baton Rouge rapper C-Loc in the late 1990s and made his debut on C-Loc's 5th album, "It's a Gamble", which also featured Three Six Mafia, South Park Mexican, and the rest of the Concentration Camp. This album was a saving grace for C-Loc, as he was slowly losing popularity. Releasing this album put him back in the spotlight, as he had a new young tallented rapper at his side. Baton Rouge couldn't get enough. Shortly afterwards, Boosie released his debut CD, "Youngest of the Camp", which sold over 10,000 units and featured fellow up and coming Baton Rouge rapper Max Minelli, which was exactly what boosie needed to jump start his career. The album spread like wildfire, every hood in Baton Rouge had flyers up for it, everybody was playing it.
After the incarceration, Boosie once again turned back to the streets. Ultimately, his behavior led to him also being incarcerated. At this point, Boosie felt as though he was a failure. However, fate lent Boosie a hand, and Boosie had an opportunity to join an up and coming record label called Trill Entertainment aka Trill Ent which was backed by Pimp-C of UGK. Trill 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. This release went on to sell over 15,000 copies. Later in the summer of 2003, Boosie co-starred with one of his label-mates, Webbie, on the album "Ghetto Stories" which also went on to sell well over 15,000 copies.
Again paired up with Webbie, Lil Boosie's 2004 release, "Gangsta Musik" is what really gained him popularity. This CD featured the ever popular songs "Swerve" (which later made an appearance in the movie "Hustle and Flow"), "Give Me That", and "Bad Bitch". This was Boosie's first really popular album, actually penetrating the borders of Louisiana and reaching far beyond.
Boosie's talent was now undeniable, and he caught the eye of some Universal Records representatives. In late January of 2005, Boosie signed a deal with Universal, and released the CD "Boosie Bad Azz". This album, backed and promoted by Universal Records, was his strongest yet. Boosie continues to gain popularity at an astonishing rate, and is no stranger to trouble with the law. Already incarcerated for probation violation on drug and gun charges, the Trill Entertainment rapper and two associates (one of them only 17 years old) were indicted on first-degree murder charges by a grand jury on Thursday, June 17, 2010. The men are accused of being involved in the shooting of 35-year-old Terry Boyd in his own house in October. District attorney Hiler Moore stated that the killing seemed to be "over turf" and that if Lil Boosie is convicted the death penalty is not out of the question. The same day, Hatch was also indicted on multiple drug and conspiracy charges for smuggling large amounts of codeine, ecstasy and marijuana into prison with intent to distribute. His girlfriend, a prison guard and a fellow inmate were also charged as co-conspirators. In addition to these charges, prosecutors believe the 27-year-old rapper may have been involved in at least five other slayings.
Cancer
Boosie Badazz Lyrics
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Coldest words I ever heard was
"Torrence Hatch, I'm sorry. You got cancer"
Damn
Just beat death penalty, now I got cancer?
Father God, I need answers
News to my ears, shit real from the doctor
Jumped in the shower, stressing, and cried to my mama and my nana
I can't believe this shit
Cancer got me scared like I'm 'bout to leave this bitch
Told my bitch, she cried, told my niggas, they cried
Mama tried to downplay it to the family, she lied
I'm thinking, "damn, how did I get cancer?" in my kidneys
Back fighting for my life, I guess finish my sentence
I guess way gone, I stress not giving up, not yet
I need prayers, fuck respect
Father God, I need answers (Man)
Tell me God, how I get cancer?
Father God, I need answers (Protect me, God)
Tell me God, how I get cancer? (Why me though?)
Right now, shit
I've been stressing so bad, my nigga
Praying to the man with both hands, my nigga
Just want to be around all my family chilling
Lost three aunties to this pussy ass disease while you keep beef with my family, nigga
Leave us alone, my God, we need some answers
Leukemia at 10 years old, please heal this cancer
My aunty Keisha just left, it's real with cancer
Stress ain't do it to her, ma, she was killed with cancer
It's hard to make a nigga think strong (Man)
I probably need to put some pink on (Man)
This shit gon' probably make my team strong (Man)
How long I live after my kidney gone?
Father God, I need answers (Man)
Tell me God, how I get cancer?
Father God, I need answers (Protect me, God)
Tell me God, how I get cancer? (Why me though?)
Right now, shit
I need answers
Daughter say "dad, how you get cancer?"
I say, "baby, I don't know how I get cancer"
He answer me on death row, he'll answer me again
Tell me God, how I get cancer?
In this emotional and introspective song, Boosie Badazz expresses his shock and fear upon being diagnosed with cancer. He starts off by describing how the news hit him, with the coldest words he has ever heard being "Torrence Hatch, I'm sorry. You got cancer". Boosie just survived the death penalty and now he has cancer. He cries for hours and even jumps in the shower to try and cope with the news. He wonders how he got cancer and is thinking about his fight for life. He expresses his fear of leaving this world, telling his loved ones about the diagnosis and their reactions, including his mother who tries to downplay it to the family, she lied. He begs God for answers, trying to understand why he got cancer.
Boosie also reflects on his family's history with cancer, having lost three aunties to the disease. He prays for his own healing, as well as for the healing of his aunty Keisha and a little girl with leukemia. He uses his experience as an opportunity to grow and make his team stronger, even contemplating wearing pink as a symbol of his fight against cancer. He ends the song with a plea to God for answers, confident that he will find them just as he did when he was on death row.
Overall, this song is an incredibly personal and vulnerable account of Boosie's journey with cancer. He touches on his fears, his doubts, and his frustrations. At the same time, he seeks solace and strength in his faith and family, determined to fight the disease with all his might.
Line by Line Meaning
Coldest words I ever heard was
"Torrence Hatch, I'm sorry. You got cancer"
When Boosie Badazz was told the news, it was the worst set of words he had ever received
Just beat death penalty, now I got cancer?
Boosie Badazz had just survived a death penalty sentence, but now he has been diagnosed with cancer
Father God, I need answers
Boosie Badazz is asking for guidance from God
News to my ears, shit real from the doctor
The news that Boosie Badazz has cancer is a harsh reality confirmed by the doctor
He said, "Boosie, boy you got cancer", I cried for hours
The news was so overwhelming that Boosie Badazz ended up crying hours after hearing about the diagnosis
Jumped in the shower, stressing, and cried to my mama and my nana
Boosie Badazz was so stressed after hearing the news that he had to shower and then cry to his close family members
I can't believe this shit
Cancer got me scared like I'm 'bout to leave this bitch
Boosie Badazz is both in shock and scared after learning that he has cancer, as he feels like he's about to die
Told my bitch, she cried, told my niggas, they cried
Mama tried to downplay it to the family, she lied
Boosie Badazz's girlfriend and friends were upset when they heard the news, but his mother tried to make light of it to the rest of the family
I'm thinking, "damn, how did I get cancer?" in my kidneys
Boosie Badazz is questioning how this could happen to him, specifically with regards to his kidneys
Back fighting for my life, I guess finish my sentence
Boosie Badazz is now fighting for his life, and questioning if he'll be able to finish his sentence, referencing his previous jail time
I guess way gone, I stress not giving up, not yet
I need prayers, fuck respect
Boosie Badazz realizes that he may die from cancer, but he's not ready to give up and he needs prayers, not just respect
Daughter say "dad, how you get cancer?"
I say, "baby, I don't know how I get cancer"
He answer me on death row, he'll answer me again
Tell me God, how I get cancer?
Boosie Badazz's daughter asks him how he got cancer, and he refers to God answering him while he was on death row and hopes that God will answer him again
Lyrics Β© Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Torrence Hatch
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Brandon Jackson
Stage 4 cancer, sarcoma, 32 years old, I got 2 baby girls, 2 and 10, Iβm man enough to admit that Iβm scared, and I need support, everyone reading this right now I wish u health and prosperity. Please pray for me, god bless β€
Coffey Black
God be with you prayers for you and your family ππ½ stay strong bro show them girls how strong of a fighter you are πͺπΎπͺπΎ
randz savoy
Love you bro keep your head up and never give upβ€οΈ keep fighting no matter what!
Lewisevans
Keep your head up and keep pushing you got thisπ€β€οΈ
Stephanie Herrera
I pray for you and Ask Hod to give you strength and hope for everything that is going onππ
Blanche ceron
Iβm 29 sarcoma to a rare ass cancer we got I got a 2 year old mass traveled through on to my lungs. U not a lone I need support to.
AuthenticTeeCee SHORTS
Best song on the CD!
Dog
my dad just died on the first this month from cancer.. first christmas without him. if you listening pops we all love you rest in peace
Mario Sosa
Sorry for your loss
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canon
much love RIP