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.
Diamonds
Chief Keef Lyrics
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We're next, we're next, sheesh
O-Block
Bang
Bang bang
I swear my diamonds are so blinding please don't look at my wrist
In one wink of an eye, I bet I could take your bitch
That boy jewelry looking blurry, like who sold him that shit
They say I ain't getting money, well, who told them that shit
Okay, your bitch she like my diamonds, and the cars that I ride
Or she might just like my style or its the squad that behind me
I don't know but she gon' go because my pockets on swole
I just walk up in the mall and then I buy the whole store
I know my diamonds looking blinding please don't look at my wrist
My young niggas shoot your face, you think about taking my shit
10k for my ears, 20k for my wrist
You ain't fucking me for free bitch, 20k for my dick
Catch you slippin', Scottie Pippen one phone call and you hit
I just get these bitches numbers I don't call I forget
And I'm riding in them foreigns, I'ma ride off St.Lawrence
I'ma ride on Brick Squad, catch a nigga I'm scoring
I swear my diamonds are so blinding please don't look at my wrist
In one wink of an eye, I bet I could take your bitch
That boy jewelry looking blurry, like who sold him that shit
They say I ain't getting money, well, who told them that shit
Okay, your bitch she like my diamonds, and the cars that I ride
Or she might just like my style or its the squad that behind me
I don't know but she gon' go because my pockets on swole
I just walk up in the mall and then I buy the whole store
Them people calling, right back to ballin'
You got a bad batch too much baking on it
Right back on the stove, right back to them shows
Right back to my bitches, your advance is my clothes
I'm whipping it, I triple it
Shorty pop a molly then she wiggle it
Putting orders, you telling stories
Casino life, hard rock nigga put in all this
I swear my diamonds are so blinding please don't look at my wrist
In one wink of an eye, I bet I could take your bitch
That boy jewelry looking blurry, like who sold him that shit
They say I ain't getting money, well, who told them that shit
Okay, your bitch she like my diamonds, and the cars that I ride
Or she might just like my style or its the squad that behind me
I don't know but she gon' go because my pockets on swole
I just walk up in the mall and then I buy the whole store
In "Diamonds," Chief Keef brags about his love for flashy jewelry and the power it gives him over women and his enemies. Throughout the song, he repeats the same lines about the blinding effect of his diamonds and his ability to charm women with his style and money.
The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, with Young Chop's beat signaling that Chief Keef is about to make a bold statement. His first line "I swear my diamonds are so blinding please don't look at my wrist" sets the scene for what's to come - a boastful anthem about his wealth, fame, and power. He follows this up with lines about how he can take another man's woman with a wink of an eye and the fact that he can buy an entire mall when he goes shopping.
The second verse is even more explicit, with Chief Keef rapping about his expensive jewelry and how he won't give his body to anyone for free - instead, he'll charge a woman twenty thousand dollars just to be with him. He also references gang violence and how he can easily call on his friends for protection.
Overall, "Diamonds" is a classic Chief Keef track that showcases his love for jewelry, flashy cars, and his willingness to use his power and resources to get what he wants.
Line by Line Meaning
I swear my diamonds are so blinding please don't look at my wrist
My diamonds are of such high quality that they shine brightly and could potentially cause temporary blindness if looked at directly.
In one wink of an eye, I bet I could take your bitch
With just a brief moment, I could easily charm and seduce someone's significant other.
That boy jewelry looking blurry, like who sold him that shit
The quality of that person's jewelry is so low that it appears blurry and poorly made, leading me to question the credibility of the seller.
They say I ain't getting money, well, who told them that shit
People are incorrectly claiming that I am not making money, but I am unsure who started spreading these rumors.
Okay, your bitch she like my diamonds, and the cars that I ride
It seems that this person's significant other is attracted to me because of the luxurious items I possess, such as my diamonds and cars.
Or she might just like my style or its the squad that behind me
It is possible that the attraction is due to my personal style or the people I surround myself with.
I don't know but she gon' go because my pockets on swole
Regardless of the reason, this person's significant other is going to leave them for me because of my immense wealth.
I just walk up in the mall and then I buy the whole store
I have so much money that I can easily walk into a store and purchase the entire inventory without thinking twice.
My young niggas shoot your face, you think about taking my shit
I have a group of young associates who are armed and dangerous, so if you even consider stealing from me, you will face dire consequences.
10k for my ears, 20k for my wrist
My jewelry is of such high quality that my earrings alone are worth $10,000 and my watch is worth $20,000.
You ain't fucking me for free bitch, 20k for my dick
I am so confident in my sexual prowess that I require payment of $20,000 to engage in any sexual activity.
Catch you slippin', Scottie Pippen one phone call and you hit
If I catch you in a vulnerable moment, then I will quickly and easily make a phone call to someone who will take care of you and take you out.
And I'm riding in them foreigns, I'ma ride off St.Lawrence
I enjoy driving expensive, foreign-made cars and often travel along St. Lawrence road.
I'ma ride on Brick Squad, catch a nigga I'm scoring
I am confident in my abilities to compete against the Brick Squad gang and emerge victorious.
Them people calling, right back to ballin'
Despite outside pressures and distractions, I am able to quickly get back to my luxurious lifestyle and focus on making money.
You got a bad batch too much baking on it
The quality of the drugs you are selling is subpar, likely due to a mistake in the production process.
Right back on the stove, right back to them shows
I am quick to return to selling drugs and performing shows, where I can make a lot of money and retain my status.
Right back to my bitches, your advance is my clothes
I am able to quickly shift my focus back to my affairs with women and use the money I earn to buy luxurious clothing.
I'm whipping it, I triple it
I am successfully producing and selling drugs, and am able to triple my profits through my dealings.
Shorty pop a molly then she wiggle it
When women take the drug MDMA, also known as Molly, they often experience pleasurable physical sensations and movements such as dancing.
Putting orders, you telling stories
I am successfully selling drugs by filling orders for customers, while others are making up stories or trying to talk their way out of trouble.
Casino life, hard rock nigga put in all this
My life is like a casino, constantly gambling and taking risks, but I am a tough and resilient individual who has worked hard to achieve my status and wealth.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Karim Kharbouch, Keith Cozart, Tyree Lamar Pittman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Al Vojnikovic
Waayyy ahead of its time. Whole album is hard forever
jo ice
Nah
Gyokko-Glo
Changed the game
Aries38
@jo ice changed tha game
Anilton Costa
Hell yeah im listen too these right now after all these years cause i always come back too these album when im going thru someahit and i always was a chief keef fan since day one no bullshit💯💯💯
Svetlana Parker
@jo ice ¹
Tariq Martin
Most underrated track on the Tape! Dis shit still Slap! 😭🔥
It’s a project bro
Timeless.
Varad Panaskar
fr
Dee Bush
Oh yeah! Easy