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.
Banger
Chief Keef Lyrics
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You know I got that banger on me
You know I'm a gangster homie
You steal from us we cut off niggas fingers
I gots to keep this banger with me
? a hundred fifty
Hoppin' out big bands and pistols, hanging
My crew shinin'
Dope money, gold diggers, I don't like her but she so fine
Beat the lining up out the pussy
That nigger might just try to eat the liner
Stand behind me cause I'm the finest
Gucci Mane niggas say your highness
Ball out like George Gervin
I'm a real killer but a good person
Ain't no turf it ain't your turf
Got a wild lil ? like a starburst
Everybody start running
It's a outburst at my concert
And my converse and my converter can't converse with no fuck's worth
Banger
You know I got that banger on me
You know I'm a gangster homie
You steal from us we cut off niggas fingers
I gots to keep this banger with me
? a hundred fifty
Hoppin' out big bands and pistols, hanging
Banger
You know I got that banger on me
You know I'm a gangster homie
You steal from us we cut off niggas fingers
I gots to keep this banger with me
? a hundred fifty
Hoppin' out big bands and pistols, hanging
Gangbanger banger and dro slanger
I got cash up out the anus
You want beef go buy a angus
Pistol speak another language
This nigger the lamest lamest
Goofiest, remained a stain
Glock on me I bang it bang it
In my trunk it's ?
Stankin stankin
Don't want your crew it's stanky stanky
Take a hundred jab all white then I sling it sling it
My D lying I named it Brandon
I'm a gangbanger not a witness ain't got no statements
One in the head, it's all safety
So let a nigger try to play me
GTA me, Saint's Rows ass pistols get to spraying, banging
Banger
You know I got that banger on me
You know I'm a gangster homie
You steal from us we cut off niggas fingers
I gots to keep this banger with me
? a hundred fifty
Hoppin' out big bands and pistols, hanging
Banger
You know I got that banger on me
You know I'm a gangster homie
You steal from us we cut off niggas fingers
I gots to keep this banger with me
? a hundred fifty
Hoppin' out big bands and pistols, hanging
Banger
You know I got that banger on me
You know I'm a gangster homie
You steal from us we cut off niggas fingers
I gots to keep this banger with me
? a hundred fifty
Hoppin' out big bands and pistols, hanging
In Chief Keef's song "Banger," he talks about how he carries a gun, or a "banger," with him at all times for protection. He also talks about his status as a gangster and the consequences of crossing him or stealing from him. He boasts about his wealth, with mentions of diamonds and cash, and his ability to beat up women during sex. He also talks about his gang affiliation and how he is not afraid to use violence. The song is a reflection of the violent and dangerous lifestyle that Chief Keef and many others live in certain neighborhoods.
The lyrics in this song paint a picture of a man who is proud of his gangster persona and uses violence to maintain his status. His "banger" is an important part of his identity, and he is willing to use it to protect himself and his crew. The lyrics also mention his wealth, implying that he has achieved success through participation in criminal activities. His misogyny is also evident, with mentions of beating up women during sex and objectifying them as "gold diggers."
Overall, "Banger" depicts a man who lives a life of violence, crime, and misogyny.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I got that banger on me
I always carry a gun with me
You know I'm a gangster homie
I'm a tough guy who doesn't mess around
You steal from us we cut off niggas fingers
If someone robs us, we'll take extreme measures to get revenge
I gots to keep this banger with me
I need to always have a gun on me for protection
? a hundred fifty
I have a lot of money
Hoppin' out big bands and pistols, hanging
I'm getting out of my fancy car with my guns visible
Red diamonds, blue diamonds, white diamonds
I have expensive jewelry
My crew shinin'
My friends and I are doing well and looking good
Dope money, gold diggers, I don't like her but she so fine
I have money from selling drugs and attract women who only want my wealth
Beat the lining up out the pussy
I have rough sex
That nigger might just try to eat the liner
He might try to have sex with her too
Stand behind me cause I'm the finest
Follow my lead because I'm the best
Gucci Mane niggas say your highness
My fans treat me like royalty
Ball out like George Gervin
I spend money extravagantly like a famous basketball player
I'm a real killer but a good person
I'm dangerous but I have a good heart
Ain't no turf it ain't your turf
I can go wherever I want, even if it's someone else's territory
Got a wild lil ? like a starburst
I have a crazy girl who is unpredictable
Everybody start running
People are scared and running away
It's a outburst at my concert
There is chaos and excitement during my performances
And my converse and my converter can't converse with no fuck's worth
My shoes and car have nothing to do with idiots
Gangbanger banger and dro slanger
I sell drugs and am involved in gang activity
I got cash up out the anus
I have a lot of money
You want beef go buy a angus
If you want to start trouble, go find it somewhere else
Pistol speak another language
My gun communicates in its own way
This nigger the lamest lamest
This guy is a complete loser
Goofiest, remained a stain
He's a silly person who leaves a bad impression
Glock on me I bang it bang it
I'm not afraid to use my gun
In my trunk it's ? stankin stankin
There's something unpleasant in my car trunk
Don't want your crew it's stanky stanky
I don't like your friends, they're shady
Take a hundred jab all white then I sling it sling it
I sell drugs and make a lot of money doing it
My D lying I named it Brandon
I have a gun and gave it a nickname
I'm a gangbanger not a witness ain't got no statements
I'm not a snitch, I don't tell on others
One in the head, it's all safety
I always make sure my gun is ready to use
So let a nigger try to play me
Don't mess with me or you'll regret it
GTA me, Saint's Rows ass pistols get to spraying, banging
I'm aggressive and will use my guns to defend myself
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Keith Cozart, Radric Davis
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