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.
Be Back
Chief Keef Lyrics
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And you know I'm smoking big gas bags
Hit Saks with big ass cash bags
Don't come to Chiraq you better off in Baghdad
Where the fuck is the money, let me get that
Everything designer, but it's mismatched
Where that Reese money 'cause we need that
And see you on your block but we gon' be back
I got big knots, in my Balmains
I be balling, like a ball game
Get to sparking, no talking
Chopper in the bag, make the mall rain
Bitch, it's Chief So, where the beef go?
Talking like you 'bout it, where your teeth go
I got the heat though, for niggas creepin' us
Stack blue cheese up, like they Pringles
Count that cash fast
And you know I'm smoking big gas bags
Hit Saks with big ass cash bags
Don't come to Chiraq you better off in Baghdad
Where the fuck is the money, let me get that
Everything designer, but it's mismatched
Where that Reese money 'cause we need that
And see you on your block but we gon' be back
Hop in a switcher
Come here to pick up
I'm in the foreign truck, gettin' my dick sucked
New Louis, come take a picture
Come here to touchdown, from a kick-up
TO prevent a stick up, have your stick up
Have your funds up, have your clique up
When next time for the hitta, don't catch the hiccups
You ain't really 'bout it, get that stick up
Count that cash fast
And you know I'm smoking big gas bags
Hit Saks with big ass cash bags
Don't come to Chiraq you better off in Baghdad
Where the fuck is the money, let me get that
Everything designer, but it's mismatched
Where that Reese money 'cause we need that
And see you on your block but we gon' be back
In the song "Be Back" by Chief Keef, the artist is talking about his life on the streets and the hustle that he is a part of. The first verse mentions counting cash quickly, smoking large amounts of marijuana and going to high-end stores with a big amount of money. The next line, "Don't come to Chiraq you better off in Baghdad," is a reference to the high level of violence and danger present in the area where he grew up. He goes on to ask for money and warns people not to mess with him and his crew.
The second verse talks about his luxurious lifestyle, with the artist bragging about having a lot of money and a big car. He also mentions having weapons and being ready to use them if necessary. The chorus is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the focus on money and the dangers of the life he is living.
Overall, the song is a depiction of Chief Keef's experiences living in poverty and trying to make it out through any means necessary. It's a warning to others not to mess with him and his crew and a declaration that they will continue to return despite any setbacks.
Line by Line Meaning
Count that cash fast
Quickly count the money that was just obtained
And you know I'm smoking big gas bags
I am smoking a large amount of strong marijuana
Hit Saks with big ass cash bags
Go to Saks Fifth Avenue with a large amount of cash to make a purchase
Don't come to Chiraq you better off in Baghdad
Chiraq, a dangerous place, is more dangerous than Baghdad - telling others to stay away from the area
Where the fuck is the money, let me get that
Asking for the whereabouts of the money and wanting to obtain it
Everything designer, but it's mismatched
Wearing designer clothing, but the pieces are not matching
Where that Reese money 'cause we need that
Asking where the money is that is owed to him and stating that they need it
And see you on your block but we gon' be back
Encountering someone on their neighborhood block, but asserting that they will return
I got big knots, in my Balmains
Having large amounts of money on hand, specifically in Balmains, a designer brand
I be balling, like a ball game
Playing like a professional ball player, or having a lavish lifestyle
Get to sparking, no talking
Immediately start firing a gun without any warning
Chopper in the bag, make the mall rain
Bringing a machine gun in a bag, and using it to shoot excessively, causing chaos in the mall
Bitch, it's Chief So, where the beef go?
Asserting oneself as the leader, and asking where the potential conflict has gone
Talking like you 'bout it, where your teeth go
Challenging someone who talks a big game, and questioning where their bravado has gone
I got the heat though, for niggas creepin' us
Having guns ready to defend against anyone who may try to sneak up on them
Stack blue cheese up, like they Pringles
Accumulating large amounts of money, similar to stacking Pringle chips on top of each other
Hop in a switcher
Getting into a vehicle that has been modified with hydraulics
Come here to pick up
Arriving to pick up something or someone
I'm in the foreign truck, gettin' my dick sucked
Being in a luxury foreign car while receiving oral sex
New Louis, come take a picture
Showing off new Louis Vuitton items and asking for a photo to be taken
Come here to touchdown, from a kick-up
Coming to an area with the intention to make a large amount of money
TO prevent a stick up, have your stick up
To avoid being robbed, have a weapon ready to use
Have your funds up, have your clique up
Having a large amount of money and being surrounded by one's friends for protection
When next time for the hitta, don't catch the hiccups
When it's time for violence or a confrontation, be prepared and do not hesitate
You ain't really 'bout it, get that stick up
Challenging someone who is not truly tough to try and rob them, and see if they actually have the courage to fight back
Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Keith Cozart
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@therongibson3653
The beat selection is crazy I wouldnβt be suprised if he produced some of the songs on the albumπ―π₯π
@sinnahknight7429
When you hear turbo on the track throughout the song that means he produced it
@JoseRodriguez-rm4vw
Crazy that he has his own type of beats and created his own flow/sound. He really created his own style. Heβs like Mozart or like Beethoven. The instruments he uses, when u hear them, u know itβs a chief keef beat. Brass, trumpets, dark pianos etc. itβs inspiring. And that doesnβt include the bars he has for days.
@sacredwindjade
He did a lot of them
@bigskoolshoota5085
boy you ainβt hear that βturbo on the trackβ thatβs Sosa producer tag π«‘
@YouTube-SouljaQ
Thank GOD this man still alive
@sacredwindjade
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@1lottoglo
Most underrated song on dis album
@markelpaige2268
Agreed
@detroitflex6257
This beat so hard