Keith Farrelle Cozart (born August 15, 1995), better known by his stage nam… Read Full Bio ↴Keith Farrelle Cozart (born August 15, 1995), better known by his stage name Chief Keef, is an American rapper and producer from Chicago, Illinois. Known as one of the central pioneers and propagators of the prominent Chicago drill style, he was 16 upon signing a multi-million dollar record contract with Interscope Records. Keef is also the CEO of his own label imprint Glory Boyz Entertainment, later renamed Glo Gang. He released his debut mixtape The Glory Road on July 9, 2011 followed by Bang in October that year. Keef's debut album Finally Rich was released in December 2012.

Cozart attended Dulles Elementary School and later Banner High School on Chicago's South Side, which is where he got his career start. In December 2011, he was arrested on a weapons charge (aggravated unlawful use of a weapon) and put under house arrest at his grandmother's home. While under house arrest, Cozart posted several videos to his YouTube account. The attention he received grew in the short time between the release of several mixtapes and several music videos, including "Bang," "3Hunna," and "I Don't Like." After two locally successful mixtapes, "I Don't Like" became a local hit in Chicago. It also caught fellow Chicago rapper Kanye West's attention, and West organized a remix of the song along with rappers Pusha T, Jadakiss, and Big Sean. On July 7, 2012, it was announced that Chief Keef would be performing at the 2012 Lollapalooza music festival.

In the following years, Keef has served up a continuous stream of releases, such as Back From the Dead 2 (2014), Bang 3 (2015), and Thot Breaker (2017). Critics have cited Chief Keef as a major influence on contemporary hip hop through his impact on artists such as Lil Uzi Vert, 21 Savage, Tupac and various collaborations.

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Chief Keef Lyrics

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(Young Chop on the beat)
Sosa baby, you know I'm rockin', baby
GBE baby, O'block
Bang bang
Nigga I'm 3hunna, bang

I'm coolin' wit' my youngins
And what we smoke one hunna

But nigga I'm 3hunna
Click clack, pow, now he runnin'
Don't be fuckin' with my youngins
Them niggas be drummin'
They take your ass down, shit, we need them bricks or somethin'
Keep this shit one hunna
I keep this shit 3hunna
I pull up in that Audi
You pull up in that Honda

A fuck nigga don't wanna be it
No, no, I like my bitch conceited (my bitch conceited)
I'm Sosa, bitch Chief Keef, yeah (Sosa, baby)
My gun, don't make me beat it (bang bang)
I'm coolin' wit' my young niggas (wit' my young niggas)
A lot of kush, a lot of guns, nigga (a lot of guns, nigga)
You see you us you better run, nigga (better run, nigga)
Bullets hot like the sun, nigga (pow)
She like, "Sosa, I'm a big fan" (I'm a big fan)
Bitch, I'm leanin' like a kickstand (kickstand)
I'm high, I'm smokin' ganja (smokin' ganja)
Fuck a Tooka Gang bitch, I'm 3hunna (bang, bang, bang)

I'm coolin' wit my youngins
And what we smoke one hunna
But nigga I'm 3hunna
Click clack, pow, now he runnin'
Don't be fuckin' with my youngins
Them niggas be drummin'
They take your ass down, shit, we need them bricks or somethin'
Keep this shit one hunna
I keep this shit 3hunna
I pull up in that Audi
You pull up in that Honda

My dog died, they put him in a plastic bag (Lord)
We 'bout that all black, so miss me with yo' battle raps (nigga)
Drivin' the Bentley through the battle field (huh)
Got more money than my haters, how them niggas feel? (woo)
Slide when you rep that other side
I swear to God its like my.45 just come to life
Gamble in Vegas, I know the Maloofs (huh)
They took him for questions, he told them the truth (no)
Duck tapin' your clique, so show me the loot
I'm smokin' the shit my nigga be growin' for Snoop (huh)
We got the hood locked worth a hunnid mill
Need two fifty more, Double M this shit for real

I'm coolin' wit my youngins
And what we smoke one hunna
But nigga I'm 3hunna
Click clack, pow, now he runnin'
Don't be fuckin' with my youngins
Them niggas be drummin'
They take your ass down, shit, we need them bricks or somethin'
Keep this shit one hunna
I keep this shit 3hunna

I pull up in that Audi
You pull up in that Honda

Overall Meaning

In Chief Keef's song "3Hunna," he opens up by mentioning that he's a part of the GBE squad and represents O'block. Chief Keef also boasts about his reputation and how he's recognized as 3Hunna. Because of his affiliation with GBE and O'block, he already has a level of credibility, even before he says anything. In the following verses, Chief Keef emphasizes his loyalty and bonds with his friends by mentioning that they "smoke one hunna" and "they take your ass down" if you mess with them. In this song, he's really trying to emphasize his gang banger identity and convey the message that his squad is not one to mess with, which is why it takes a level of bravery to claim that he is '3Hunna.'

As the song continues, he mentions that his dog has died and his crew wears all black. Chief Keef implies that he's had to deal with grief and loss in his life and that he doesn't shy away from it. He's also not impressed by those trying to challenge him with the battle raps, which further uses his street identity to intimidate others. Finally, Chief Keef mentions how his loyalty extends to his neighborhood and he puts everything he has at stake to defend it. The song continuously emphasizes loyalty, identity, and the difficulties of life on the streets.

Line by Line Meaning

Sosa baby, you know I'm rockin', baby
I, Chief Keef, am confident and in control of the situation at hand.

GBE baby, O'block
I am a member of the GBE crew and represent the O'Block neighborhood.

Bang bang
The sound of gunfire, a warning that violence is imminent.

Nigga I'm 3hunna, bang
I am a fierce opponent and will use violence if necessary to defend myself and my crew.

I'm coolin' wit' my youngins
I am relaxing with my friends and comrades.

And what we smoke one hunna
We are smoking marijuana of high quality and potency.

But nigga I'm 3hunna
I am a ruthless individual, fear me.

Click clack, pow, now he runnin'
The sound of a gun being loaded, fired, and the target fleeing in terror.

Don't be fuckin' with my youngins
Do not mess with my friends and associates.

Them niggas be drummin'
My crew is always prepared and ready for action.

They take your ass down, shit, we need them bricks or somethin'
We engage in criminal activity to acquire money and resources to support our lifestyle.

Keep this shit one hunna
Let's be honest and truthful with each other, no lies.

I keep this shit 3hunna
I am always one step ahead, confident in all that I do.

I pull up in that Audi
I drive a luxurious car, showing off my wealth and status.

You pull up in that Honda
You are not as successful or powerful as me, demonstrated by your less impressive vehicle.

A fuck nigga don't wanna be it
A cowardly man does not want to face my wrath.

No, no, I like my bitch conceited (my bitch conceited)
My romantic partner is confident and self-assured, just like me.

I'm Sosa, bitch Chief Keef, yeah (Sosa, baby)
My nickname is Sosa and my role as Chief Keef is well-known and respected.

My gun, don't make me beat it (bang bang)
My firearm is always at the ready, don't push me to use it.

I'm coolin' wit' my young niggas (wit' my young niggas)
I am spending time with my friends and associates who I trust and respect.

A lot of kush, a lot of guns, nigga (a lot of guns, nigga)
We have a large quantity of marijuana and weapons, further demonstrating our status and power.

You see you us you better run, nigga (better run, nigga)
If you see us, you better flee, knowing that we are dangerous and not to be trifled with.

Bullets hot like the sun, nigga (pow)
The bullets we use are powerful and deadly, capable of ending a life instantly.

She like, "Sosa, I'm a big fan" (I'm a big fan)
A woman admires and respects me, recognizing my power and status.

Bitch, I'm leanin' like a kickstand (kickstand)
I am intoxicated and heavily under the influence of drugs.

I'm high, I'm smokin' ganja (smokin' ganja)
I am using marijuana heavily, contributing to my elevated mood and lowered inhibitions.

Fuck a Tooka Gang bitch, I'm 3hunna (bang, bang, bang)
I am not afraid of my opponents or rivals and will use violence to defeat them, specifically mentioning the Tooka Gang as my enemy.

My dog died, they put him in a plastic bag (Lord)
One of my close associates has died tragically and is being disrespectfully disposed of, bringing out strong emotions in me.

We 'bout that all black, so miss me with yo' battle raps (nigga)
We operate covertly and with extreme efficiency, and don't have time for petty beefs or verbal confrontations.

Drivin' the Bentley through the battle field (huh)
I am driving my luxury car through a dangerous area, displaying my status and willingness to confront danger.

Got more money than my haters, how them niggas feel? (woo)
I have amassed a great deal of wealth and power, much to the chagrin of my enemies and rivals.

Slide when you rep that other side
Be cautious and on guard if you are representing a rival group or neighborhood.

I swear to God its like my .45 just come to life
My firearm feels like an extension of myself and springs to life as soon as I draw it.

Gamble in Vegas, I know the Maloofs (huh)
I am successful enough to travel to Las Vegas and gamble, and also have connections to wealthy and powerful individuals in the city.

They took him for questions, he told them the truth (no)
One of my associates was arrested and interrogated, and stayed loyal and truthful to the crew.

Duck tapin' your clique, so show me the loot
We carry out violent and criminal activities to gain wealth and resources, and will not hesitate to resort to kidnapping and extortion.

I'm smokin' the shit my nigga be growin' for Snoop (huh)
We are smoking high-quality marijuana, grown by someone who is trusted and respected by us and even by the famous rapper Snoop Dogg.

We got the hood locked worth a hunnid mill
We have established ourselves as the dominant force in our neighborhood, controlling vast amounts of wealth and resources.

Need two fifty more, Double M this shit for real
We are setting our goals high, looking to gain even more wealth that we can use to maintain and expand our influence and power.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tyree Lamar Pittman, Keith Cozart, William Leonard Roberts

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