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.
Laughin' To The Bank
Chief Keef Lyrics
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Damn, ha ha ha
Damn, ha ha ha
Damn, ha ha ha
Damn, ha ha ha
Ha ha ha (ahaha)
Ha ha ha
Damn, ha ha ha
Damn, ha ha ha
Damn, ha ha ha
Damn, ha ha ha
Damn, ha ha ha
Ha ha ha (damn)
Ha ha ha (damn)
Ha ha ha (damn)
Ha ha ha
I'm laughin' to the bank like, "ha ha ha"
I'm laughin' at these lames like, "ha ha ha"
Ha ha ha (damn)
Ha ha ha (damn)
Ha ha ha (damn)
Ha ha ha
I'm flexin' on these lames like, "ha ha ha"
I'm walkin' in the bank like, "ha ha ha"
Ha, ha
I'm from O'Block (O Block), bitch, that's my block (yah)
I be wack? (Huh), ha ha ha (hahaha)
I smoke loud, loud, loud (dope), love gettin' high high high (yah)
Ain't no drive by's (nah), bitch go bye, bye, bye (bang bang)
She gon' suck my cock (yah), like a ba-ba-ba (yah)
'Cause I got lots of guap, I make money, fly, fly, fly (bih)
Rap album like "ha ha ha" in my Au, Au, Au
They hurt like, "ow ow ow" they smoking mild, mild, mild
Just got a check for "ha ha ha" cashed it like "ha ha ha"
I laugh like "ha ha ha" (damn) his bitch like my ride, ride, ride
Got a check for "ha ha ha" cashed it like "ha ha ha"
I laugh like "ha ha ha" (damn) his bitch like my ride, ride, ride
Ha ha ha (damn)
Ha ha ha (damn)
Ha ha ha (damn)
Ha ha ha
I'm laughin' to the bank like, "ha ha ha"
I'm laughin' at these lames like, "ha ha ha"
Ha ha ha (damn)
Ha ha ha (damn)
Ha ha ha (damn)
Ha ha ha
I'm flexin' on these lames like, "ha ha ha"
I'm walkin' in the bank like, "ha ha ha"
Ha ha ha
I walked in the bank, to get some guap, guap, guap
See I gots lots of guap, this shit won't stop, stop, stop
Back to bag rocks, rocks, rocks, switch gears like bye, bye, bye
Speed with a hundred miles, laugh at cops like "ha ha ha"
Y'all can't catch me now, watch me get by, by, by
My bitches bi, bi, bi, I hit then "bye, bye, bye"
Then laugh like "ha ha ha", 'cause bitch I'm high, high, high
I'm at the top, top, top, I won't go down, down, down
I laugh like "ha ha ha", got so much guap, guap, guap
I'm what these fuck niggas not, and all these fuck niggas opps
I laugh like "ha ha ha", I'm at the top, top, top
I'm what these fuck niggas not, and all these fuck niggas cops
I laugh like
Ha ha ha (damn)
Ha ha ha (damn)
Ha ha ha (damn)
Ha ha ha
I'm laughin' to the bank like, "ha ha ha"
I'm laughin' at these lames like, "ha ha ha"
Ha ha ha (damn)
Ha ha ha (damn)
Ha ha ha (damn)
Ha ha ha
I'm flexin' on these lames like, "ha ha ha"
I'm walkin' in the bank like, "ha ha ha"
Ha ha ha
The lyrics to Chief Keef's song "Laughin' To The Bank" are all about celebrating one's success when it comes to money and fame. Keef boasts about having a lot of money and flexing on people. He claims that he is from O'Block and that it is his block, making it clear that he is Gangsta. He loves getting high, and his love for smoking is evidenced by the fact that he mentions smoking loud several times in this song. He also boasts about his sexual escapades, claiming that women want to sleep with him because he has lots of cash. All in all, the song is an anthem for anyone who feels like they are at the top of their game.
The refrain of the song revolves around the phrase "ha ha ha." Keef uses this phrase to signify his laughter at the people who doubted him or who may still be jealous of his success. He says that he is "laughing to the bank" and "laughing at these lames." He also mentions that he is "flexing on these lames" and "walking into the bank" like the most powerful person in the room. Keef has been known to talk a lot about money and fame in his songs, and this song is no different. He believes that he is at the top of his game, and he wants everyone to know it.
Overall, it's clear that Chief Keef's song "Laughin' To The Bank" is a celebration of success and wealth. The song is all about being rich, famous, and powerful, and Keef uses his lyrics to boast about his achievements. He is proud of his O Block origins, his love of partying, and his sexual prowess. Most of all, though, he wants the world to know that he is laughing his way to the bank, secure in the knowledge that he has made it.
Line by Line Meaning
Damn, ha ha ha
I'm laughing so hard it's almost like a curse word
Ha ha ha (ahaha)
Still laughing
I'm laughin' to the bank like, "ha ha ha"
I'm making so much money that I can't stop laughing
I'm laughin' at these lames like, "ha ha ha"
I'm making so much money that I'm laughing at people who aren't as successful as me
I'm flexin' on these lames like, "ha ha ha"
I'm showing off my wealth and success to people who aren't doing as well as me
I'm from O'Block (O Block), bitch, that's my block (yah)
I'm from a tough neighborhood and I'm proud of it
I be wack? (Huh), ha ha ha (hahaha)
People who doubt me are ridiculous and make me laugh
I smoke loud, loud, loud (dope), love gettin' high high high (yah)
I love smoking marijuana and getting high
Ain't no drive by's (nah), bitch go bye, bye, bye (bang bang)
I won't get involved in gang violence or drive-by shootings, but I'm not afraid to make people who disrespect me go away
She gon' suck my cock (yah), like a ba-ba-ba (yah)
Women are sexually attracted to me and I'm enjoying it
'Cause I got lots of guap, I make money, fly, fly, fly (bih)
I make a lot of money and it lets me live a luxurious lifestyle
Rap album like "ha ha ha" in my Au, Au, Au
My rap album is so successful that I'm laughing all the way to the bank
Just got a check for "ha ha ha" cashed it like "ha ha ha"
I just got a check for a lot of money and I'm cashing it with a big smile on my face
His bitch like my ride, ride, ride
I have a nice car and it's impressing this guy's girlfriend
See I gots lots of guap, this shit won't stop, stop, stop
I've made a lot of money and there's no end in sight
Back to bag rocks, rocks, rocks, switch gears like bye, bye, bye
I'm easily switching between different types of cars as I speed through the streets
Y'all can't catch me now, watch me get by, by, by
I'm driving so fast that nobody can keep up with me
My bitches bi, bi, bi, I hit then "bye, bye, bye"
I have multiple romantic partners and I leave them quickly after I'm done with them
I'm at the top, top, top, I won't go down, down, down
I'm on top of the world and nothing can bring me down
I'm what these fuck niggas not, and all these fuck niggas opps
I'm different from other people who aren't successful like me, and they are my enemies
I'm what these fuck niggas not, and all these fuck niggas cops
I'm different from other people who aren't successful like me, and the police are my enemies
Lyrics © GREAT SOUTH BAY MUSIC GROUP INC
Written by: Brandon Sum, Keith Cozart
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