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.
Himalayas
Chief Keef Lyrics
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Always drinkin', got some issues
Niggas always fuckin' plottin'
I was thinking got some pistols
Pull up catch a nigga lackin', I was stanking got a rental
Bitch I'm from Chiraq,
I was thinking got some missiles
I was watching out for lizards, I was watching out for niggas
But I had to catch a flight, now bitch I'm a dumb ass nigga
And I know I'm shining bright, but I'm from the Himalayas
I'm too turnt I'm TNT
Bitch I put the E in key
And I put the lock on the door
Couldn't blow this off if you had the heat
I got me and this weed
Meeting with me and me and me
Little lady I'm the I in the win
Bitch I'm the E in the beef
Fuck nigga I'm the D in deceased
Yo bitch be the E on my wee wee
Yo ass put the E in the sheep
I'm the A in shavin and I'm off this weed
Yo bitch put the E in the freak
She say you put the E in the creep
Nigga I dont be the E in the sleep
Nigga I be the E in work all week
'Cause I can't eat when I'm sleep
She said I put the E and I eat
I put the I in do it
And I put the E in my jeans
Bitch I put the A in the hawk
Bitch I put the E in that eagle
Bitch I put the A in the choppa
Bitch I put the G in illegal
Bitches say I'm always smokin'
Always drinkin', got some issues
Niggas always fuckin' plottin'
I was thinking got some pistols
Pull up catch a nigga lackin', I was stanking got a rental
Bitch I'm from Chiraq,
I was thinking got some missiles
I was watching out for lizards, I was watching out for niggas
Pull up on the block at night, I was sparking with them niggas
But I had to catch a flight, now bitch I'm a dumb ass nigga
And I know I'm shining bright, but I'm from the Himalayas
Bitch I put the E in lean, then I put the lean in Sprite
Bitch I put the B in black
Bitch I put the C in cyph
Bitch I put the E in white
Bitch I put the E in red
Bitch I put the E in retarded guns that pull up and leave ya dead
Bitch I put the I in Sig
Bitch I put the I in live
Bitch I put the I in grin, when I walk up in the building
Bitch I be the A in hand, when they giving me my digits
And Niggas be the A in Playing
Till I be the P in pistol
Bitch I be the G in gifted
Bitch I be the T in whistle
Bitch I be the T in too turnt
Bitches be the T in irri
She said you be the the G in nagging
Bitch I be the A in macking
I be the Y in myself
Niggas be the T in tacky
Bitches say I'm always smokin'
Always drinkin', got some issues
Niggas always fuckin' plottin'
I was thinking got some pistols
Pull up catch a nigga lackin', I was stanking got a rental
Bitch I'm from Chiraq,
I was thinking got some missiles
I was watching out for lizards, I was watching out for niggas
Pull up on the block at night, I was sparking with them niggas
But I had to catch a flight, now bitch I'm a dumb ass nigga
And I know I'm shining bright, but I'm from the Himalayas
In the song "Himalayas", Chief Keef discusses his life in Chiraq, a slang term used to refer to Chicago's dangerous South Side, where violence is prevalent. He claims to always be smoking and drinking, suggesting he has some issues to deal with. Keef also talks about being aware of the danger around him and always having pistols around him for protection, as well as catching people off-guard and sparking with them on the block at night. It is hard to leave Chi-town, but Keef had to catch a flight which he seems regretful of, now referring to himself as a dumb-ass nigga, but he knows he's shining bright despite this. Keef explains that he comes from the Himalayas, a mountain range known for its elevation, exceptionally high peaks, and steep terrain, often used in casual conversation to refer to anything that is exceptionally difficult, but for Keef, it’s where he comes from.
Line by Line Meaning
Bitches say I'm always smokin'
Women frequently complain that I constantly smoke marijuana.
Always drinkin', got some issues
I have problems and turn to alcohol to cope with them.
Niggas always fuckin' plottin'
Men constantly scheme against me.
I was thinking got some pistols
I obtained firearms as a preemptive measure.
Pull up catch a nigga lackin', I was stanking got a rental
I arrived at the location unexpectedly in a rented car, armed and ready to intimidate someone.
Bitch I'm from Chiraq,
I come from a dangerous area known for gang violence.
I was thinking got some missiles
I acquired destructive weaponry.
I was watching out for lizards, I was watching out for niggas
I was wary of both potential enemies and law enforcement.
Pull up on the block at night, I was sparking with them niggas
I showed off my firearms and engaged in a confrontational manner with other men in the area.
But I had to catch a flight, now bitch I'm a dumb ass nigga
I had to leave quickly and recklessly, which was not a wise decision.
And I know I'm shining bright, but I'm from the Himalayas
Despite my flashy and ostentatious lifestyle, I come from a difficult and challenging background.
Bitch I put the E in lean, then I put the lean in Sprite
I mix codeine syrup into Sprite soda for a recreational drug.
Bitch I put the B in black
I contributed to the culture surrounding blackness and its influence in society.
Bitch I put the C in cyph
I added to the hip hop scene and culture of freestyle rap sessions, also known as cyphers.
Bitch I put the E in white
I am responsible for the production and distribution of cocaine.
Bitch I put the E in red
I supplied and sold illicit drugs called Red Devils.
Bitch I put the E in retarded guns that pull up and leave ya dead
I have guns that are devastatingly effective and capable of killing without effort.
Bitch I put the I in Sig
I am associated with the popular gun brands Sig Sauer.
Bitch I put the I in live
I bring energy and excitement to performance.
Bitch I put the I in grin, when I walk up in the building
I often smile and feel happy when I enter places or situations of importance.
Bitch I be the A in hand, when they giving me my digits
I am assertive and confident when receiving phone numbers or other forms of contact information.
And Niggas be the A in Playing
Other men are not serious and only pretend to be.
Till I be the P in pistol
Until I bring out my firearm and take control of the situation.
Bitch I be the G in gifted
I am naturally talented and receive praise for my skills.
Bitch I be the T in whistle
I am known for making a sharp and distinctive sound, like a whistle.
Bitch I be the T in too turnt
I am consistently hyped up and enthusiastic, to a fault.
Bitches be the T in irri
Women are often irritating or annoying to me.
She said you be the the G in nagging
A woman accused me of being a persistent complainer or criticizer.
Bitch I be the A in macking
I am skilled at attracting and seducing women.
I be the Y in myself
I prioritize and focus on my own individuality and well-being.
Niggas be the T in tacky
Other men dress or act tastelessly and without elegance.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Keith Cozart
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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But I’m from The Himalayas
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From 2015 but what year we currently in ...
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His flow on this one still unmatched
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