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.
Irri
Chief Keef Lyrics
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Irri irri, irri irri, these niggas irri
They all up in my
ear-a ear-a like can you hear us?
Bitch I can't
hear-a hear-a these niggas irritating
These bitches irritating
My gun don't irritate it, I hyperventilate it
Irri irri, irri irri
Shootin' for your ear-a
Irri irri, irri irri
These niggas irri, these bitches irri
These cops is irri, they all over my area
They looking for me, they watching a nigga
I'm smoking on Swishers
That bitch thought it was a Backwoods nigga, swear that bitch irri
That bitch brought some Backwoods with her, ay
Kick that bitch out backwards nigga ay
Should have known to not bring that shit to my mansion nigga ay
Should have never invited that bitch to my mansion nigga ay
Should've took that bitch to the Hampton nigga ay
Pulled up in a irritating car with an irritating Glock
Irritating niggas sendin' irritating shots
Irritating niggas and irritating bitch
Get irritating shots for a irritated boss
Like Irri, irri irri, irri irri
Got Irri nina coolin' with me you know that's my nigga
Irri, irri irri, irri irri, these bitches irri
Irri irri, irri irri, these niggas irri
They all up in my
ear-a ear-a like can you hear us?
Bitch I can't
hear-a hear-a these niggas irritating
These bitches irritating
My gun don't irritate it, I hyperventilate it
Like click-clack irri
Irri irri, irri irri
Shootin' for your ear-a
Irri irri, irri irri, this nigga irra
This our year-a this my era
Fuck whoever I'm trying to tell ya fuck whoever
I'm not scare-a, Lil B, Chief Keef
I smoke reef, you got that reef?
Well light the leaf, up in the air-a
Cocaine era, got whatever blast whoever
I'm not scared of black leather look in the mirror
I've see character it's my era, mixtape era
World Star Hip Hop, call me Q
or call me J or call me swag
Winning, damn I'm winning
Change the fucking game even jumped up in it
Real hip hop like a New York minute
If you can't understand you ain't get it bitch
Irri, irri irri, irri irri, these bitches irri
Irri irri, irri irri, these niggas irri
They all up in my
ear-a ear-a like can you hear us?
Bitch I can't
hear-a hear-a these niggas irritating
These bitches irritating
My gun don't irritate it, I hyperventilate it
Like click-clack irri
Irri irri, irri irri
Shootin' for your ear-a
Irri irri, irri irri, this niggas irri
The lyrics to Chief Keef Lil B's song "Irri" depict a feeling of annoyance and frustration with the people around him. He starts by saying that everyone is irritating him, from the women to the men to the police. He claims that they are all up in his ear, but he cannot hear them, and his gun is a better solution to dealing with his irritation. He repeatedly says "irri, irri irri, irri irri" as a way of showing his frustration, which is almost like a catchy hook.
As the song goes on, he talks about a woman who is particularly irritating, and he kicks her out of his mansion. He also discusses how he is not scared of anything, and he and Lil B are not scared to change the game. He ends the song with a repetition of the chorus, adding in "this nigga irra" to show that he is also irritating. Overall, the lyrics of "Irri" are a reflection of the frustration that Chief Keef and Lil B were feeling at the time of writing, and a way for them to express that feeling through music.
Line by Line Meaning
Irri, irri irri, irri irri, these bitches irri
These women are annoying me and getting on my nerves, repeatedly.
Irri irri, irri irri, these niggas irri
These guys are frustrating, irritating, and causing unnecessary problems or issues.
They all up in my ear-a ear-a like can you hear us?
They are excessively talking to me, trying to get my attention, and being overwhelming.
Bitch I can't hear-a hear-a these niggas irritating
I find these guys extremely annoying and disruptive, interfering with my peace and sanity.
These bitches irritating
These women are bothering me, getting on my nerves, and disturbing my peace of mind.
My gun don't irritate it, I hyperventilate it
I don't get annoyed or irritated by my firearm, but I tend to get anxious and out of breath before using it.
Like click-clack irri
Referring to the sound of loading or cocking a gun, signaling a potential danger or threat.
Shootin' for your ear-a
Aiming to hit someone's head or ears, implying a lethal or violent intention.
These cops is irri, they all over my area
The police are being bothersome and invasive, constantly patrolling and watching over my neighborhood.
That bitch thought it was a Backwoods nigga, swear that bitch irri
That woman mistakenly believed that I would accept her cheap tobacco product, she's annoying and frustrating me.
Kick that bitch out backwards nigga ay
I want that woman to leave my place immediately and in an undignified and humiliating way.
Should have known to not bring that shit to my mansion nigga ay
That woman should have anticipated that I don't tolerate low-quality products, especially in my luxurious residence.
Pulled up in an irritating car with an irritating Glock
Arriving in a flashy and annoying vehicle with a dangerous handgun, possibly trying to intimidate or impress others.
Irritating niggas sendin' irritating shots
Annoying people shooting lethal shots, causing chaos, and adding to the conflict and hostility in the area.
Get irritating shots for an irritated boss
I retaliate with violent and aggressive actions towards those who annoy, frustrate or disrespect me, asserting my authority and dominance.
This our year-a this my era
This is our time to shine, dominate, and take control, especially for the rap industry and our culture.
Winning, damn I'm winning
I am succeeding and thriving, often by outsmarting or outplaying my competitors or enemies.
Real hip hop like a New York minute
The music I make is authentic, original, and truthful, akin to the fast-paced and unpredictable city of New York.
If you can't understand you ain't get it bitch
If you don't comprehend or appreciate my style, lyrics, or message, then you are not intelligent, open-minded, or cool enough.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brandon Christopher McCartney, Keith Cozart, Willie Jerome Byrd
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ya Boy Coconut Head
The most under appreciated song from 2 legends in the rap game 🙏🏽
Candi Osama
I remember waiting years for this to drop
idk
Same
LILGUCCIMIDS JOPLIN
MOST SLEPT ON SONG IN MUSIC HISTORY
Shadow Realm
LILGUCCIMIDS JOPLIN let it
AnimatedAaron
bruh this shit still slaps
Princess Harmony
On gang still is foo
C-Kuatro
What a moment i never knew that Sosa link up with Lil B, the two 🐐 of the new school rap.
De’Basado
TheSickBoy lil b put chief keep on listen to lil b bang remix
99 0ver all
chief keef use to use lil b beats back around 2010