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.
Grab A Star
Chief Keef Lyrics
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I been feelin' like Jesus
She wants me to be her man
I can't baby, I'ma break you
Baby, I would not lie to you
I'd be careful if I were you
I'm the one, but you might be the two
I'm not that liable
Smoking that a-la-la-la
Give me that ah-ya-ya-ya
Call me, let me pull off, right now, right now-now
And when this drop starts to drop, baby look in the sky and grab a star (Bang)
These bitches love Turbo and I love the purple
I ball, Tyrese Gibson, baby boy, you look so fertile
These bitches love Otto, their mouths be wide open
Been gettin' it since snot nose, I was open and then I closed
These bitches love Chief Lo, but I'm not so sweet though
And she is a freak though, I put her to sleep though
These hoes love Almighty, like Disney loved Miley
Her boyfriend is spying, she's like, "you have to hide me"
These bitches love me, that's all I can see
I'm so obsessed with me, I be all I can be
I don't see brown or white, all I see is green
To count all this cash, I might need a team
Mama say I have trust issues
I been feelin' like Jesus
She wants me to be her man
I can't baby, I'ma break you
Baby, I would not lie to you
I'd be careful if I were you
I'm the one, but you might be the two
I'm not that liable
Call me, pull off, skr-skr-skr-skr
Smoking that a-la-la-la
Give me that ah-ya-ya-ya
Call me, let me pull off, right now, right now-now
And when this drop starts to drop, baby look in the sky and grab a star (bang)
Ooh, my car so retarded, the bitch just farted
Pulled off like skrt, VIP access, I ain't gotta park it
All these darts on me no Walmart, will never fuck with Target
And I'm sipping, but I can't stop, I can't be hardened
These bitches love Big Gucci So, but I'm no rooty tooty though
Don't want to talk so that's all you can know
Row row ya boat, that's all you can roll
I'm stuffing these cones like an audience close
And I'm not really an American though
But I'm somewhere in the Madigan dough
But I walk around like a mannequin though
Now yo bitch on the way
She want this on me
But she's listening, can a bitch hold me?
You can be lactose, still can't shit on me
Do the whole 200 on dash, with a 150 [?]
Mama say I have trust issues
I been feelin' like Jesus
She wants me to be her man
I can't baby, I'ma break you
Baby, I would not lie to you
I'd be careful if I were you
I'm the one, but you might be the two
I'm not that liable
Call me, pull off, skr-skr-skr-skr
Smoking that a-la-la-la
Give me that ah-ya-ya-ya
Call me, let me pull off, right now, right now-now
And when this drop starts to drop, baby look in the sky and grab a star
In "Grab a Star," Chief Keef starts with his mother's observation about him having trust issues and his own thoughts about feeling like Jesus. He confesses that he cannot commit to a relationship and warns his potential partner that he would only hurt her. The rapper addresses his obsession with himself and his riches as he talks about the different girls who are attracted to him and his crew. The chorus tells us to keep looking up to grab a star while the drop is happening. The song ends with the artist bragging about his expensive car and flashing his wealth.
The overall theme of the song involves a man who is too focused on himself and his riches, which he effortlessly attracts. He cannot commit himself to anything other than his fame and wealth. His mother's concern about his trust issues and seeing himself as Jesus suggests he lacks empathy and has become more selfish. The catchy chorus is arguably the most significant part of the song, emphasizing the line "grab a star" as a metaphor for aiming high and grabbing success in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Mama say I have trust issues
My mother believes that I have trouble trusting others
I been feelin' like Jesus
I have been feeling powerful and godlike
She wants me to be her man
There is a woman who desires a romantic relationship with me
I can't baby, I'ma break you
I cannot be in a relationship with her because I know I will hurt her emotionally
Baby, I would not lie to you
I want her to know that I am honest with her
I'd be careful if I were you
I would caution her to be careful in our interactions
I'm the one, but you might be the two
I want her to know that I am the primary person in our relationship, but there may be other people involved
I'm not that liable
I do not want to be held responsible for the consequences of our relationship
Call me, pull off, skr-skr-skr-skr
I want her to reach out to me and then I will quickly drive away
Smoking that a-la-la-la
I am smoking marijuana
Give me that ah-ya-ya-ya
I want her to give me sexual pleasure
And when this drop starts to drop, baby look in the sky and grab a star (Bang)
When the beat of the song drops, I want her to look up at the sky and appreciate the beauty of the stars
These bitches love Turbo and I love the purple
Other women like Turbo (a type of car engine), but I am attracted to the drug purple drank
I ball, Tyrese Gibson, baby boy, you look so fertile
I am successful and wealthy like Tyrese Gibson, and I find the woman attractive
These bitches love Otto, their mouths be wide open
Other women like Otto (another type of car engine), and they are amazed by it
Been gettin' it since snot nose, I was open and then I closed
I have been successful since I was very young, but there have also been times when I was not successful
These bitches love Chief Lo, but I'm not so sweet though
Other women like Chief Lo (a rapper), but I am not as kind or gentle as him
And she is a freak though, I put her to sleep though
The woman I am with is sexually adventurous, and I am able to satisfy her
These hoes love Almighty, like Disney loved Miley
Other women like Almighty (another rapper), as much as Disney loved Miley Cyrus when she was younger
Her boyfriend is spying, she's like, 'you have to hide me'
The woman I am with has a jealous boyfriend, and she wants me to keep her hidden from him
These bitches love me, that's all I can see
Many women are attracted to me
I'm so obsessed with me, I be all I can be
I am very focused on myself and my own success
I don't see brown or white, all I see is green
I am only focused on making money, regardless of race
To count all this cash, I might need a team
I have a lot of money and it would take a team to count it
Ooh, my car so retarded, the bitch just farted
My car is so amazing that it makes women excited and even causes them to pass gas
Pulled off like skrt, VIP access, I ain't gotta park it
I quickly drove away from somewhere, and because of my important status, I do not need to park my car
All these darts on me no Walmart, will never fuck with Target
I have many expensive clothes, and I do not shop at Walmart or Target
And I'm sipping, but I can't stop, I can't be hardened
I am drinking alcohol, but I do not want to become an alcoholic
These bitches love Big Gucci So, but I'm no rooty tooty though
Other women like Big Gucci So (another rapper), but I am not as flamboyant as him
Don't want to talk so that's all you can know
I do not want to engage in conversation, that is all she needs to know
Row row ya boat, that's all you can roll
She can only come along for the ride, she cannot dictate where we go
I'm stuffing these cones like an audience close
I am smoking marijuana joints and consuming them quickly
And I'm not really an American though
I am not a typical American
But I'm somewhere in the Madigan dough
I am successful and wealthy, likely in the Chicago area of Madigan
But I walk around like a mannequin though
I walk around with a certain swagger or confidence, as if I were a mannequin come to life
Now yo bitch on the way
Your girlfriend is on her way to see me
She want this on me
She desires a sexual relationship with me
But she's listening, can a bitch hold me?
She is listening to me, and I wonder if she can truly understand or connect with me
You can be lactose, still can't shit on me
Even if you have a weakness or flaw (like lactose intolerance), you cannot bring me down
Do the whole 200 on dash, with a 150 [?]
I am driving incredibly fast (200 miles per hour) and taking risks while doing it
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Keith Cozart
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Mama say I have trust issues
I been feelin' like Jesus
She wants me to be her man
I can't baby, I'ma break you
Baby, I would not lie to you
I'd be careful if I were you
I'm the one, but you might be too
I'm not that liable
Call me, pull off, skr-skr-skr-skr
Smoking that a-la-la-la
Give me that ah-ya-ya-ya
Call me, let me pull off, right now, right now-now
And when this drop starts to drop, baby look in the sky and grab a star
These bitches love Turbo and I love the purple
I ball, Taj Gibson, baby boy, you look so fertile
These bitches love Otto, their mouths be wide open
Been gettin' it since snot nose, I was open and then I closed
These bitches love Chief Lo, but I'm not so sweet though
And she is a freak though, I put her to sleep though
These hoes love Almighty, like Disney loved Miley
Her boyfriend is spying, she's like, "you have to hide me"
These bitches love me, that's all I can see
I'm so obsessed with me, I be all I can be
I don't see brown or white, all I see is green
To count all this cash, I might need a team
Mama say I have trust issues
I been feelin' like Jesus
She wants me to be her man
I can't baby, I'ma break you
Baby, I would not lie to you
I'd be careful if I were you
I'm the one, but you might be too
I'm not that liable
Call me, pull off, skr-skr-skr-skr
Smoking that a-la-la-la
Give me that ah-ya-ya-ya
Call me, let me pull off, right now, right now-now
And when this drop starts to drop, baby look in the sky and grab a star
Ooh, my car so retarded, the bitch just farted
Pulled off like skrt, VIP access, I ain't gotta park it
All these darts on me, no Walmart, will never fuck with Target
And I'm sipping, but I can't stop, I can't be hardened
These bitches love big Gucci so, but I'm no rooty tooty though
Don't wanna toss and that's all you can know
Row row ya boat, that's all you can roll
I'm stuffing these cones like an audience clones
And I'm not really into mannequin though
But I'm somewhere in the Madigan dough
But I walk around like a mannequin though
Now yo bitch on the way
She want this on me
But she's listening, can a bitch hold me?
You can be lactose, still can't shit on me
Do the whole 200 on dash, with a 150 note
Mama say I have trust issues
I been feelin' like Jesus
She wants me to be her man
I can't baby, I'ma break you
Baby, I would not lie to you
I'd be careful if I were you
I'm the one, but you might be too
I'm not that liable
Call me, pull off, skr-skr-skr-skr
Smoking that a-la-la-la
Give me that ah-ya-ya-ya
Call me, let me pull off, right now, right now-now
And when this drop starts to drop, baby look in the sky and grab a star
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Keith Cozart / Chris Thomas Barnett
Grab A Star lyrics © Downtown Dlj Songs, Cb Mix Music
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08-Jun-2017 — [Chorus] Mama say I got trust issues. I be feelin' like Jesus She wants m
young Jay
5 years later and this is still one of my favorite chief keef tapes
Mariah Johnson
The beat is everything
Chris K
still is
4Kvisuals
Legendary chief keef production man
salt
and keef's vocals
MCSwinson
Literally
Regis
It’s another dimension
bigmac 707
2:09 is what y’all came for
young Jay
It's still the hardest bar in this song
Baymax
Yessss