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.
Bitch Where
Chief Keef Lyrics
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If I didn't, wouldn't see today
It's a setback, everytime I see the cage
You got warfare, if you do then can play
It got real dark, I'm like, "bro, I see the way"
It can be nacho cheese, my lil' shorty Frito-Lay
I look both ways crossin' the streets
And that shit still wasn't safe
S-O-S-A, B-A-B-Y, gang
How that pound smell?
We don't know you, boy, get your ass from round here
For the round table, I went and bought some round chairs
Fendi, Louwop and Guwop, my lounge gear
At the gun range, sound check, it sound clear
She want the Guwop, the Louwop I don't wear
Tell your man (bop-bop-bop), don't go there
I'm in the church, and I'm tryna get my soul clear
Wrote my name on the wall, hope it don't smear
Said, "I love you," forty times, I was sincere
He poppin' out with same clothes that my bitch wear
Dirty ho said I was broke, and I said "bitch, where?"
All my exes missing out, they need to get here
All these bitches up in my hair like some L'Oreal
Bro got booked in 2011, it feel like forty years
This Chicago, nigga
Hi, lil' Keef, Granny is so proud of you
Goin' on with your life, go down to my house and kept going
Granny just love it, keep going, baby, keep going
Granny just love how you move and doing yourself
And doing yourself well
Thank God
The lyrics of Chief Keef's song "Bitch Where" speak about the artist's journey from his hometown of Chicago to success. He acknowledges that he wouldn't be where he is today if he hadn't "made it out of the Chi'" and he reflects on the challenges he faced along the way. He describes his experiences of being in the "cage" and the "warfare" that he encountered. He also suggests that although things got really dark for him, he could still see the way out. Accordingly, he reminds himself to be careful and to look both ways before crossing the street. He also acknowledges that maybe he needs to attend church and pray more often.
The second half of the song switches to a more aggressive tone as he boasts about his possessions and taunts his enemies. He discusses his round chair, lounge gear, and some designer brands like Fendi and Guwop. He also talks about his skills at the gun range, indicating that he is prepared to use weapons to protect himself. He also mentions his exes who missed out on him and tells a girl that her boyfriend should not mess with him. Finally, he refers to his grandmother's critical encouragement and gratitude to God for his life's success.
Line by Line Meaning
Made it out the Chi'
I managed to leave Chicago
If I didn't, wouldn't see today
If I hadn't left, I would not be alive today
It's a setback, everytime I see the cage
Every time I see someone get locked up, it's a setback for me and my community
You got warfare, if you do then can play
If you want to be involved in this lifestyle, be prepared for the violence that comes with it
It got real dark, I'm like, "bro, I see the way"
Things got really bad, but I can see a way out
It can be nacho cheese, my lil' shorty Frito-Lay
My girl can be anything she wants to be
I look both ways crossin' the streets
I am always cautious when walking around my neighborhood
And that shit still wasn't safe
Despite my caution, my neighborhood is still dangerous
I don't go to church, man, damn, I need to pray
I don't go to church, but I know I need some guidance and help
S-O-S-A, B-A-B-Y, gang
I represent the Sosa Baby gang
How that pound smell?
Can you smell that weed?
We don't know you, boy, get your ass from round here
We don't recognize you, leave our area
For the round table, I went and bought some round chairs
I made sure to have everything matching for my fancy dinner party
Fendi, Louwop and Guwop, my lounge gear
I have expensive designer clothes to wear at home
At the gun range, sound check, it sound clear
I check my firearms, ensure they function correctly, and sound normal
She want the Guwop, the Louwop I don't wear
This girl wants Gucci Mane or Lil Wop, but I don't wear those clothes
Tell your man (bop-bop-bop), don't go there
Warn your boyfriend not to mess with me
I'm in the church, and I'm tryna get my soul clear
I'm trying to improve myself by going to church
Wrote my name on the wall, hope it don't smear
I wrote my name somewhere, and I hope it stays there for others to see
Said, "I love you," forty times, I was sincere
I really do love you, and I want you to know that
He poppin' out with same clothes that my bitch wear
He's wearing the same clothes as my girlfriend
Dirty ho said I was broke, and I said "bitch, where?"
A promiscuous girl accused me of being poor, and I laughed at her claim
All my exes missing out, they need to get here
All my former girlfriends are missing out on how successful and popular I am now
All these bitches up in my hair like some L'Oreal
All these girls are trying to get close to me and get my attention
Bro got booked in 2011, it feel like forty years
My friend got arrested in 2011, and it feels like they've been gone forever
Hi, lil' Keef, Granny is so proud of you
Keef's grandma is proud of his success
Goin' on with your life, go down to my house and kept going
Keep moving forward in life, and don't forget about your grandma
Granny just love it, keep going, baby, keep going
Granny loves what you're doing and wants you to continue
Granny just love how you move and doing yourself
Granny admires Keef's individuality and self-expression
And doing yourself well
And excelling at being yourself
Thank God
Being successful and happy is a blessing from God
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Keith Cozart, Akachi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bovedli
I know it’s just the intro but it’s one of the best songs of all time
@WilliamsWrestlin
@@LilFireworkz yep. He never misses with his intros.
@madd2377
What do u mean "it's just the intro" ? Intros and outros are extremely important when making a listening to an album. It's not just some warm up that's not as good as the rest or that should be ignored
@clamnlmb
@@madd2377stfu nigga u soft asf
@ballindare9277
Still true
@Halfdeadbeaner420
This is shit you would hear blaring in the trenches
@Kyuubi96
Rest in Glory grandma Keef🖤
@zachminder8084
Goddamn... That ending with his Granny's voice hit my core, I'd trade anything and everything to hear my grandparent's voices again for just one more time 💔😓
@ashantithomas7487
I swear.to god the ending touched my heart
@setrasetra6577
Hope y'all doing good and anyone that else comments is doing good stay safe out there