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.
Fookah
Chief Keef Lyrics
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I was trying to get some money
I came through with the onion
They say that shit smellin' funky
The cops pulled over me
They say they ass smellin weed
Cuz I be smoking on the tookah
And you be smoking on the fookah
I′ve been smokin' on the dope
Made my lungs black, oh well
You better stand where you at
Don't try me, pussy don′t go there
You better watch your hoe
Cause′ she give me top so well
All the keke's call my phone
They hit me like I got a [???]
I′m ringin' like I got a doorbell
All my [?] give em more hell
Hop out the whip, it feel like a [?]
He squeeze, he can′t breathe, give him more L
Imma wait outside his house and build a fort there
Midnight, ring his bell, give him more mail
Gotta lot of beef, talk of me, more shells
You know my cash longer than your whore hair
Ay, I pull up stuntin'
I was trying to get some money
I came through with the onion
They say that shit smellin′ funky
The cops pulled over me
They say they ass smellin weed
Cuz I be smoking on the tookah
And you be smoking on the fookah
The cops pulled me over and i [?] on it
He say he smoke tookah, he got nerve on him
He think he hard cuz he got shot but we gon put another burn on him
Bitch thinks she's bad, gotta curse on him
I be fresh til death, I grab the hearse for him
Stop hatin, sit back and you can learn somethin
Bitch I'm Cyclops, I′m always tryna burn somethin
I knew you knew she money in, you can get some
Walk me down to the ground, like i spill some
Enough about you, here your bitch come
I was doin nothin and she suck me off like I did somethin
I don′t talk about muscles when I say I got big guns
You think you real, but your ass really fiction
You niggas really pussy, Imma get you all some tampons
You want a autograph, I need something to put my step on
Ay, I pull up stuntin'
I was trying to get some money
I came through with the onion
They say that shit smellin′ funky
The cops pulled over me
They say they ass smellin weed
Cuz I be smoking on the tookah
And you be smoking on the fookah
The song "Fookah" by Chief Keef is about his lifestyle and the struggles he faces because of it. The lyrics depict Keef's experiences of being pulled over by cops for smoking marijuana, dealing with negative people who try to bring him down, and being desired by women who want to be with him for his money and fame. Keef also talks about his love for smoking and how it affects him; indicating the level of addiction he has reached. It is evident that he has no regret or shame in his actions and continues to live his life the way he wants.
The song portrays Keef's strong persona despite the hardships he faces in life. He confidently speaks about the money he has earned, his ability to attract women, and his power even in unfavorable situations. The lyrics use words like "stuntin'," "fresh til death," and "Cyclops" to portray Keef's confidence, strength, and power. The song's message is one of resilience and self-assurance in the face of negativity.
Line by Line Meaning
Ay, I pull up stuntin'
I arrive in grand fashion
I was trying to get some money
I am motivated by money
I came through with the onion
I brought drugs with me
They say that shit smellin' funky
The drugs have an unpleasant odor
The cops pulled over me
Law enforcement stopped me
They say they ass smellin weed
The officers smell marijuana on me
Cuz I be smoking on the tookah
I regularly smoke marijuana
And you be smoking on the fookah
You also smoke marijuana
I’ve been smokin' on the dope
I frequently use drugs
Made my lungs black, oh well
The drugs have had negative effects on my health
You better stand where you at
Don't move or I will harm you
Don't try me, pussy don′t go there
Do not challenge me
You better watch your hoe
Be careful with your girlfriend
Cause′ she give me top so well
She performs oral sex on me well
All the keke's call my phone
Many people call me
They hit me like I got a [???]
They contact me for unknown reasons
I′m ringin' like I got a doorbell
I receive a lot of calls
All my [?] give em more hell
I give my enemies more trouble
Hop out the whip, it feel like a [?]
I feel powerful when I exit my vehicle
He squeeze, he can′t breathe, give him more L
I will harm someone until they cannot breathe
Imma wait outside his house and build a fort there
I will establish a position outside someone's residence
Midnight, ring his bell, give him more mail
I plan to bother someone late at night
Gotta lot of beef, talk of me, more shells
I have many enemies
You know my cash longer than your whore hair
I have a lot of money
The cops pulled me over and i [?] on it
I was caught with drugs
He say he smoke tookah, he got nerve on him
Someone claims to use marijuana with confidence
He think he hard cuz he got shot but we gon put another burn on him
Someone who has been shot thinks they are tough, but we will hurt them again
Bitch thinks she's bad, gotta curse on him
I have a negative opinion of a woman
I be fresh til death, I grab the hearse for him
I remain stylish and fashionable at all times
Stop hatin, sit back and you can learn somethin
Stop being jealous and learn from me
Bitch I'm Cyclops, I′m always tryna burn somethin
I am like the superhero Cyclops, always trying to harm something
I knew you knew she money in, you can get some
You should invest in me
Walk me down to the ground, like i spill some
Escort me until I am done with something
Enough about you, here your bitch come
I am uninterested in you, here comes your girlfriend
I was doin nothin and she suck me off like I did somethin
My girlfriend performed oral sex on me for no reason
I don′t talk about muscles when I say I got big guns
I am not talking about actual firearms
You think you real, but your ass really fiction
You are not as impressive as you think you are
You niggas really pussy, Imma get you all some tampons
You are weak and I will hurt you
You want a autograph, I need something to put my step on
You want my signature, but I require something in return
Ay, I pull up stuntin'
I arrive in grand fashion
I was trying to get some money
I am motivated by money
I came through with the onion
I brought drugs with me
They say that shit smellin' funky
The drugs have an unpleasant odor
The cops pulled over me
Law enforcement stopped me
They say they ass smellin weed
The officers smell marijuana on me
Cuz I be smoking on the tookah
I regularly smoke marijuana
And you be smoking on the fookah
You also smoke marijuana
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