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.
Check
Chief Keef Lyrics
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I'm a working motherfucker need a desk
I don't have a heart I don't even need a chest
I'm a mess, they be saying they up next that's a stretch
Hold your breath let me bow to the crowd shit I'm blessed
Well I must be, bitches want to fuck me [?] on front street
The cards on the table gin rummy
Have a blast have a ball have a motherfucking great time
I'm a motherfucking fool, cut the check
I'mma get it 'til there ain't shit left to get
No stress running suicides don't even break a sweat
I'm a threat, code red when your line get pressed
You getting fucked by your contract what the fine print says
Told you once I told you twice, I get the Lamb it's over rice
I whip the Lamb it's overpriced, the life is good the hoes are dikes
The type of shit don't happen overnight, I'm a motherfucking fool
This shit on 100 degrees, hard as fuck ain't in a rush
I let the money come to me, I'm a business man
I'm way too young to be this rich
I don't know what to do with all this shit
I'm out of control, lord can you save my soul?
How convenient, you ain't worried about shit right now
How convenient, you just tryna keep it lit right now
How convenient, screaming money over bitches right now
How convenient, bet you're feeling like the shit right now
How convenient, undefeated
Walked up in Neimans spent the sac then I'm leaving
Smoking on reefer OG reeking
Got the cops pull me over they gon' want to take the Bimmer
But I'mma do the dash beat it like Tina
And I got my nina boy you better be subpoenaed
Walked in the spot, ice on, lights on, blingin'
Someone start a fire cause it's fucking freezing
I'm high off life give me the blunt I'm a roll it
I got hot rocks I'ma let you hold it
I was posted with the hammer y'all was telling police
Now I wrestle with racks, bitch I'm Mick Foley
Shit made me go woo like Rick Florer
I mean Ric Flair bitch boy I've been player
You a bench warmer boy I've been playing
Walked up the stairs look at my shoes like them cleaner
But I shoulda worn the other ones cause them better
This shit on 100 degrees, hard as fuck ain't in a rush
I let the money come to me, I'm a business man
I'm way too young to be this rich
I don't know what to do with all this shit
I'm out of control, lord can you save my soul?
How convenient, you ain't worried about shit right not
How convenient, you just tryna keep it lit right now
How convenient, screaming money over bitches right now
How convenient, bet you're feeling like the shit right now
Cut the check
The lyrics of Chief Keef's song Check are an expression of his success and self-confidence as a rapper, with his focus primarily on making money and being the richest. In the first verse, Chief Keef establishes his superiority over other rappers who claim to be "up next," implying that their dreams are unrealistic. He then brags about his own success and popularity, suggesting that girls are wanting to have sex with him because of it. The second verse delves into his business mindset, explaining how he lets the money come to him and he is too rich to know what to do with it all. He repeats his desire for others to cut the check, reiterating his focus on making money.
The chorus serves as a reminder of Chief Keef's desire to remain in control and satisfying himself with his money. The phrase "how convenient" repeats four times, reinforcing his 'if it ain't about the money, it ain't about me' mentality. He further asserts his dominance and success, stating that he's out of control but no one can save his soul. In the final lines, he again repeats his desire for others to cut the check and acknowledges that he's a "business man" who has achieved more than he ever thought possible.
In summary, Chief Keef's lyrics in Check portray an image of a successful, confident, and wealthy rapper who has achieved his dreams through hard work and dedication. While some may view his focus on money as shallow, his message can be interpreted as an expression of his desire to be independent and successful in his own right.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a motherfucking fool, cut the check
I know I might not be the smartest, but I want that money
I'm a working motherfucker need a desk
I'm a hard worker and I deserve a comfortable work space
I don't have a heart I don't even need a chest
I'm not affected by emotions, I'm in this for the money
I'm a mess, they be saying they up next that's a stretch
People might think they have what it takes, but they're not even close to my level
Hold your breath let me bow to the crowd shit I'm blessed
I'm grateful for my success and want to acknowledge the support of my fans
Well I must be, bitches want to fuck me [?] on front street
I must be doing something right since everyone wants to be with me
The cards on the table gin rummy
I'm not hiding anything, everything I'm doing is clear and straightforward
Have a blast have a ball have a motherfucking great time
I'm enjoying my success and living my life to the fullest
Beast I'm a dog got a squad full of K-9s
I have a tough exterior and a team of loyal and fierce people around me
I'mma get it 'til there ain't shit left to get
I'll keep pushing for more success until there's nothing left to achieve
No stress running suicides don't even break a sweat
I'm so focused and determined that intense workouts don't even phase me
I'm a threat, code red when your line get pressed
If anyone tries to challenge me, I'm ready to fight back and come out victorious
You getting fucked by your contract what the fine print says
Don't trust anyone in the industry, always read the fine print before signing anything
Told you once I told you twice, I get the Lamb it's over rice
I don't hesitate to spoil myself with luxury items, I'd rather have the car than the money
I whip the Lamb it's overpriced, the life is good the hoes are dikes
I don't care about the cost of my ride, I'm just focused on living my best life and being surrounded by loyal women
The type of shit don't happen overnight, I'm a motherfucking fool
My success didn't come easily, I worked hard to get where I am and I'm proud of it
How convenient, you ain't worried about shit right now
You're not paying attention to what really matters in life
How convenient, you just tryna keep it lit right now
You're more concerned about partying and having fun than actually achieving anything
How convenient, screaming money over bitches right now
You're focused on superficial things like money and women instead of real relationships and connections
How convenient, bet you're feeling like the shit right now
You're probably feeling really good about yourself, but you're not actually doing anything meaningful or significant
Walked up in Neimans spent the sac then I'm leaving
I'm not afraid to spend my money on expensive items for the sake of my image
Smoking on reefer OG reeking
I'm not ashamed to smoke weed and I'll always have high quality stuff
Got the cops pull me over they gon' want to take the Bimmer
I know I'll attract negative attention from the police because of my nice car
But I'mma do the dash beat it like Tina
I'm not afraid to speed away from the cops
And I got my nina boy you better be subpoenaed
I always carry my gun and won't hesitate to use it in self defense
Walked in the spot, ice on, lights on, blingin'
I always make an entrance and show off my expensive jewelry
Someone start a fire cause it's fucking freezing
I'm so cold and distant from others that it feels like there's a chill in the air
I'm high off life give me the blunt I'm a roll it
I'm happy with my life and enjoy smoking weed as a way to celebrate
I got hot rocks I'ma let you hold it
I have valuable rocks (possibly diamonds) and I'm okay with letting others hold them
I was posted with the hammer y'all was telling police
I used to carry a gun and other people would snitch on me to the police
Now I wrestle with racks, bitch I'm Mick Foley
I'm now dealing with large amounts of money instead of fighting people physically
Shit made me go woo like Rick Florer
I'm excited and pumped up like the wrestler Ric Flair
I mean Ric Flair bitch boy I've been player
I'm a player in every aspect of my life, like Ric Flair was in wrestling
You a bench warmer boy I've been playing
You're not on my level, I've been playing the game for a long time and have way more experience
Walked up the stairs look at my shoes like them cleaner
I always take pride in my appearance, even looking down at my shoes to make sure they're perfect
But I shoulda worn the other ones cause them better
Even though I'm always concerned about my image, I still have moments of regret and dissatisfaction with my choices
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Anderson Hernandez, Jahaan Sweet, Keith Cozart, Malcolm James McCormick, Matthew Jehu Samuels
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