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.
Laurel Canyon
Chief Keef Lyrics
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Gang gang
Bang Bang (Sosa baby)
Gang gang
Bang bang (GBE baby)
I'ma sit gang crazy motherfucka
I come through reeking like some onions
You talkin' shit but yo ass is funny
You taking shots Steph Curry, Paul Bunyan
But them skills ain't gon' help you when it's runyon
I'm smoking weed, rollin' weed I'm blunted (Dope)
I'm in Cali ridin' through Laurel Canyan
Situation Gang, Get It Gang, Blitz Gang
Chain Gang, Ear Gang, Wrist Gang
You lookin' girl I know you see the wrist game
I ain't gotta talk, ain't gotta spit game
I let my chain hang, try to take it bang bang
I got my feet up I ain't got to gang bang
Grind like I was Wayne got that car, show won't change
I was getting brain in my car switching lanes
Gotta get that cash, bitch I'm getting game
Diamonds In my chain I think I'm Pissy Gang
You knocking on my door I'm like "Who is it? Dang"
He like "I got some cash" I'm like "I get it gang"
Pull up to the club, I shit up
I ain't gotta be friendly to yo bitch but I'm gon' hit that
Aye, pull up get that dub then I get back
In my car a nigga try to block me, he get shit back
I'ma sit gang crazy motherfucka
I come through reeking like some onions
Put a hole in ya, now yo ass a Funyun
You talkin' shit but yo ass is funny
You taking shots Steph Curry, Paul Bunyan
But them skills ain't gon' help you when it's runyon
I'm smoking weed, rollin' weed I'm blunted (Dope)
I'm in Cali ridin' through Laurel Canyan
I pull up reek of dope, ounces on me you ain't know
Sosa Marvin Gaye, hop out like let's get it on
Sosa Modern Day, Bonnie & Clyde down the road (Go)
Niggas tryna race me but I'm down the road dough
Pull up Dominoes, get my pizza vamonos
Sosa Dinero, with the mob I got rolls
Sosa Luciano, I got cars I got clothes
Pull up to the store watchu want? "Some of those"
Pull a $50 out my pocket and I blow my nose
I got flexin' bones, it's in my blood bitch I know
Pull a $20 out my pocket give it to the shorties
I'm a real nigga I ain't with that fuckin' bullshit
I'ma sit gang crazy motherfucka
I come through reeking like some onions
Put a hole in ya, now yo ass a Funyun
You talkin' shit but yo ass is funny
You taking shots Steph Curry, Paul Bunyan
But them skills ain't gon' help you when it's runyon
I'm smoking weed, rollin' weed I'm blunted (Dope)
I'm in Cali ridin' through Laurel Canyan
The lyrics to Chief Keef's song Laurel Canyon speak of his gang affiliation and the lifestyle that comes with it. He boasts about his gang's power and his own violent tendencies, threatening to put a "hole in ya" and comparing his skills to the legendary Paul Bunyan. He also talks about his love for weed and his frequent trips to Cali's Laurel Canyon while riding through it. Chief Keef's lyrics contain a lot of slang, especially pertaining to gang culture such as "Situation Gang," "Get It Gang," and "Blitz Gang." He mentions his jewelry and boasts about his wealth, noting that he doesn't need to exert his power through gang violence because his money speaks for him.
The song itself is a classic representation of Chief Keef's drill music style, featuring dark bass beats and a heavy use of autotune to emphasize his lyrics. The song was released on Chief Keef's Bang 3 album in 2015 and quickly became a popular track, amassing millions of streams on platforms like YouTube and SoundCloud.
Line by Line Meaning
Bang bang
Expressing the sound of gunshots
Gang gang
Referring to a group of people who are closely associated and work together
Bang Bang (Sosa baby)
A shoutout to Chief Keef's nickname 'Sosa'
Gang gang
Referring to a group of people who are closely associated and work together
Bang bang (GBE baby)
Giving a shoutout to Chief Keef's record label GBE (Glory Boyz Entertainment)
I'ma sit gang crazy motherfucka
I am a member of a group who is insane and fearless
I come through reeking like some onions
I smell like weed
Put a hole in ya, now yo ass a Funyun
I shot you, and now you are dead
You talkin' shit but yo ass is funny
You are trying to insult me, but your comments are amusing
You taking shots Steph Curry, Paul Bunyan
You are trying to attack me, but it won't work
But them skills ain't gon' help you when it's runyon
Your skills won't help you when you are in trouble
I'm smoking weed, rollin' weed I'm blunted (Dope)
I am high on marijuana
I'm in Cali ridin' through Laurel Canyan
I am in California, driving through a neighborhood named Laurel Canyon
Situation Gang, Get It Gang, Blitz Gang
Different names for Chief Keef's gang
Chain Gang, Ear Gang, Wrist Gang
References to the jewelry/accessories Chief Keef and his gang wear
You lookin' girl I know you see the wrist game
A girl is checking out Chief Keef's jewelry
I ain't gotta talk, ain't gotta spit game
I don't need to try to impress anyone
I let my chain hang, try to take it bang bang
If someone tries to steal my jewelry, I will shoot them
I got my feet up I ain't got to gang bang
I am relaxed because I don't have to fight for my position in the gang
Grind like I was Wayne got that car, show won't change
I am working hard like Lil Wayne did, and even though I have a fancy car now, it doesn't change me
I was getting brain in my car switching lanes
I received oral sex while driving
Gotta get that cash, bitch I'm getting game
I am focused on making money, and I am good at it
Diamonds In my chain I think I'm Pissy Gang
Because of my jewelry, I feel like I am part of an elite group
You knocking on my door I'm like 'Who is it? Dang'
Someone is trying to enter, and I am annoyed
He like 'I got some cash' I'm like 'I get it gang'
Someone is offering me money, and I accept it
Pull up to the club, I shit up
I arrive at the club in style
I ain't gotta be friendly to yo bitch but I'm gon' hit that
I don't need to be polite to your girlfriend, but I will have sex with her
Aye, pull up get that dub then I get back
I win money, then return home
In my car a nigga try to block me, he get shit back
If someone tries to stop me while driving, I will shoot them
I pull up reek of dope, ounces on me you ain't know
I arrive smelling of marijuana and carrying large amounts
Sosa Marvin Gaye, hop out like let's get it on
I am ready to get into a physical fight
Sosa Modern Day, Bonnie & Clyde down the road (Go)
I am like Bonnie and Clyde, but in modern times and with a different partner
Niggas tryna race me but I'm down the road dough
People are trying to compete with me, but I am further ahead
Pull up Dominoes, get my pizza vamonos
I am picking up Domino's pizza and leaving immediately
Sosa Dinero, with the mob I got rolls
I am wealthy and associated with a group of people who share my wealth
Sosa Luciano, I got cars I got clothes
Like a wealthy person from the past, I have many possessions
Pull up to the store watchu want? 'Some of those'
I am asking what someone wants from the store
Pull a $50 out my pocket and I blow my nose
I am so rich that I can use money to do things like blow my nose
I got flexin' bones, it's in my blood bitch I know
I am naturally inclined to be flashy and show off my wealth
Pull a $20 out my pocket give it to the shorties
I give money to children
I'm a real nigga I ain't with that fuckin' bullshit
I am an authentic person, and I do not tolerate lies or deception
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Darrel Jackson, Keith Cozart
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ChiloPitones
2024 still jamming to this 💯💯🥶
@wackocheese
Keef created LIFE for his listeners. HOPE.
@slimeballedem
“i got my feet up .. i aint go to gang bang” 🐐🐐
@ThePrideofLondon-Hutch
I was gottin brain
In my car
Switchin lanes
@ebk_fatts5474
Grind like i was wayne
Got that cash
I wont change
@Jay2valid_03
Zaniah sanders
@Zgivenchyz
This song is hellaaa underrated
@LordkingElijah
Vanities of vanities all is vanity
@Realrookietrucker122
Reakin like some onions 🔥🔥🔥
@stackmorehateless
This shit was my secret weapon song back in the aux cord days 😂