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.
Cops
Chief Keef Lyrics
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My gun is so dirty, yours Hi-Point, I bet he jam
This ain't peanut butter, I can't be up in these jams
Pussy niggas tell it, y'all can't be up in these slams
Cops done met us on your block, we in that jam, out that jam
Pussy niggas stop that flexin', you know you ain't 'bout that there
Say you're a shooter, nigga stop right there
Red beam your head, put the dot right there
Vroom vroom nigga then the cops right there
Pull up on your strip with the hollow tip, startin' shit
Take a whiff of this here, my gun fun and shit, pardon it
Bulldog with the 4 5th, and I target it, I did it
30 shots on my hip, and I bargained it, I did it
30 karats on my wrist, they just shine and shit, pardon it
Fuck niggas act like fish, pulled up and sardined it, I did it
Ridin' down your block, just came from silence
Bitch we lightin' shit
Bitch I run this shit, this ain't a rally, bitch we climbin' shit
Jumped out the porch when I was 9 and shit
On the block totin' a 9 and shit
Runnin' up, committin' crimes and shit
Them bein' on that grimy shit
Now my jewelry bling as shit
Now I'm the biggest thing and shit
Smokin' on dope, the blue dream and shit
This shit got me dreamin' and shit
You got a Hi-Point, aye, nigga what?
You think with that Hi-Point, aye, you finna bust?
You think you're a hard boy, aye, nigga what?
Creepin' down the pavement, aye, finna buck, up
With them slugs
Shoot you in your face and your nuts
Nigga, aye, what's up
With all these fuck niggas, talkin' a bunch of nothin'?
Scooby Doo shucks, when we pullin' up
Shootin' up trucks, shootin' up your cars
Nigga run up, done up, hah, yeah, wish you luck
Click clack these guns, make 'em hot, these hoes fizzin' up
Sizzlin' up
The lyrics of Chief Keef's "Cops" describe the rapper's disdain for law enforcement and his life of crime. The first verse opens with Keef bragging about his watch and gun, suggesting that he can easily take someone's girlfriend and outshoot them due to his superior weaponry. He then warns people not to snitch or they will end up in prison. The chorus sees Keef caught in a jam with the cops as he and his crew are fleeing from the scene of a crime. The second verse sees Keef further bragging about his guns and jewels while deriding his enemies as "fuck niggas." He claims to have started committing crimes at a young age and that he now runs his block. Keef ends the verse by stating that he is high on drugs and that they are making him delusional.
Overall, "Cops" is a typical Chief Keef song that glorifies violence and criminal behavior while condemning law enforcement. Keef's nihilistic worldview and disregard for authority are evident throughout the lyrics, making this song a prime example of the "drill" style of rap that originated in Chicago and has since spread across the world.
Line by Line Meaning
My watch is so flirty, take your bitch, I bet he can
My watch is so impressive that your girlfriend will be attracted to it, and I am confident that I can steal her away from you.
My gun is so dirty, yours Hi-Point, I bet he jam
My firearm is superior to yours, as yours is a Hi-Point that is prone to malfunction and jamming.
This ain't peanut butter, I can't be up in these jams
This is a dangerous situation, not a simple and harmless one. I cannot be involved in these situations or go to jail.
Pussy niggas tell it, y'all can't be up in these slams
Weak-minded individuals who cooperate with the authorities cannot handle the harsh realities of life in prison.
Cops done met us on your block, we in that jam, out that jam
The police have encountered us on your street and we are currently in a tight situation, but we will soon escape it.
Pussy niggas stop that flexin', you know you ain't 'bout that there
Insecure individuals should refrain from boasting and trying to appear tough, as they cannot handle the dangerous lifestyle that comes with it.
Say you're a shooter, nigga stop right there
If you claim to be skilled at handling firearms, you should reconsider your actions and remain silent.
Red beam your head, put the dot right there
I will precisely aim my weapon and target your head with a laser sight.
With the 50 niggas with Glocks right there
I am accompanied by a large group of people who are all armed with Glock pistols.
Vroom vroom nigga then the cops right there
As we speed away from the scene, the police will soon follow and attempt to arrest us.
Pull up on your strip with the hollow tip, startin' shit
I will arrive on your block with a type of bullet that causes maximum damage, and I will initiate a conflict.
Take a whiff of this here, my gun fun and shit, pardon it
Take a closer look at my weapon, as it is a source of enjoyment and pleasure for me. I apologize for my behavior.
Bulldog with the 4 5th, and I target it, I did it
I possess a powerful firearm and had a specific individual in mind when I acquired it. I admit to my actions.
30 shots on my hip, and I bargained it, I did it
I have 30 bullets accessible on my person and was able to secure them through negotiation or shrewd dealings. I am confessing to my actions.
30 karats on my wrist, they just shine and shit, pardon it
I am wearing a large amount of expensive jewelry that is purely for aesthetic purposes. I apologize for my ostentatious behavior.
Fuck niggas act like fish, pulled up and sardined it, I did it
Certain individuals act like vulnerable prey and are easily caught and confined, so I took advantage of that situation. I am not ashamed of my actions.
Ridin' down your block, just came from silence
I am driving through your neighborhood after having just experienced a period of peace and quietness.
Bitch we lightin' shit
My associates and I are starting trouble and are causing destruction.
Bitch I run this shit, this ain't a rally, bitch we climbin' shit
I am the leader of this group and this is not a peaceful gathering, we are instead causing upheaval and destruction.
Jumped out the porch when I was 9 and shit
I adopted a dangerous lifestyle at a young age, around 9 years old.
On the block totin' a 9 and shit
I was carrying a 9mm firearm while loitering on the streets.
Runnin' up, committin' crimes and shit
I was sprinting towards and committing illegal actions.
Them bein' on that grimy shit
Those individuals were involved in unsavory and shady activities.
Now my jewelry bling as shit
I now have expensive and flashy jewelry that sparkles brightly.
Now I'm the biggest thing and shit
I am now dominant and powerful in my neighborhood and social circle.
Smokin' on dope, the blue dream and shit
I am consuming marijuana of a specific strain called 'blue dream.'
This shit got me dreamin' and shit
The marijuana has given me a sense of euphoria and vividly imaginative thoughts.
You got a Hi-Point, aye, nigga what?
If your firearm is a Hi-Point, I challenge your capability and your authority to handle firearms.
You think with that Hi-Point, aye, you finna bust?
I doubt that a Hi-Point firearm has the capacity to fire accurately and efficiently in a difficult situation.
You think you're a hard boy, aye, nigga what?
I do not believe that you are truly tough and capable of handling a dangerous lifestyle.
Creepin' down the pavement, aye, finna buck, up
I will move stealthily and silently along this street, preparing to discharge my firearm if necessary.
With them slugs
I have shotgun shells which are designed to aggressively incapacitate my targets.
Shoot you in your face and your nuts
I will fire my weapon at the most vulnerable and painful parts of your body: your face and genitals.
Nigga, aye, what's up
What do you want to say or do? Let's get down to business.
With all these fuck niggas, talkin' a bunch of nothin'?
Why are so many people in this area boasting and acting tough, yet not taking any real action or doing anything of significance?
Scooby Doo shucks, when we pullin' up
Just like when the cartoon dog Scooby Doo would say 'uh oh' when trouble was near, those in the area know that something dangerous is about to happen when we arrive.
Shootin' up trucks, shootin' up your cars
I am indiscriminately firing my weapon at vehicles, causing damage and chaos in the streets.
Nigga run up, done up, hah, yeah, wish you luck
If someone decides to approach us with hostile intentions, we will take swift and violent action against them. Good luck to anyone who wants to challenge us.
Click clack these guns, make 'em hot, these hoes fizzin' up
By operating and manipulating our weapons, we are creating loud and impressive sounds, which causes excitement and adrenaline for some people nearby.
Sizzlin' up
Our actions and our surroundings are causing tension and excitement to build, like the sound of food being grilled or cooked over a fire.
Contributed by Thomas A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mattyice5299
This beat is godly
@xdeejae99
I used to bump this shit going to school in middle school 😂 this shit still hard
@rickyjohnson3812
Bad ass kid gang member shit
@WatchMyYoutube
THE CULTURE NEEDS THIS INSTRUMENTAL !!
@FuckTheOpps95
Big facts
@tywanbrown5893
Facts
@PoogieShow
2:40 YOU GOT A HI-POINT
@goldenchild8121
Nigga whaattt
@bluberrypizza6029
Dis bringin tears too my eye 💯
@__deebzz__
Fr 11th grade was fun