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.
My Niggas
Chief Keef Lyrics
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I be smoking on a lot of killa
Uh oh, out here with his killas
So please don't disrespect my niggas
'Cause we gon kill a lot of fucking niggas
Don't disrespect, my niggas (8x)
I be smoking on a lot of killa
We ape shit, bitch we go gorillas
Smoking loud, bitch I call it thriller
Bitch I got a lot of fucking thots
OTF we got a lot of fucking blocks
Sosa came from bottom to the top
Made man, so please don't get shot
Please don't disrespect my niggas
Shoot the bullets out this LA clipper
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Pill poppin, fuck around and shoot a nigga
[Chorus]
Don't trip I got a lot of niggas
Don't disrespect cause guns come and get ya
I play to win bitch I'm up for next
These niggas fake ain't, no U and S
We on top but ain't no ho in us
He playing both sides, he better get it up
My niggas they was wallin, they don't give a fuck
We gang bangin, wallin, throwing sets up
We play for keeps a nigga don't get wet up
Beam some shit, aim at your neck up
I'm rollin in this kush, it keep me starstruck
GBE 3 hunnit bitch don't try us
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Chief Keef feat. SD's song "My Niggas" express the loyalty and respect they have for their gang, OTF (Only The Family), and the violent consequences that come with disrespecting them. The repetition of the phrase "don't disrespect my niggas" serves as a warning to outsiders, emphasizing the severity of their loyalty to their gang. Keef and SD also talk about their drug use, specifically smoking "killa" or marijuana, and their willingness to use guns to protect themselves and their gang. The lyrics also mention their success, as Keef has risen "from bottom to the top" and helped create a powerful gang in OTF. Overall, the lyrics of "My Niggas" portray a dangerous and violent lifestyle that is fueled by loyalty and respect within the gang culture.
Line by Line Meaning
I be smoking on a lot of killa
I smoke a lot of strong marijuana
Uh oh, out here with his killas
I am surrounded by my trusted associates
So please don't disrespect my niggas
Do not insult or harm my companions
'Cause we gon kill a lot of fucking niggas
Because we will retaliate with deadly force if disrespected
Don't disrespect, my niggas (8x)
I repeat, do not disrespect my associates
We ape shit, bitch we go gorillas
We become wild and uncontrollable, like apes or gorillas
Smoking loud, bitch I call it thriller
I am smoking potent marijuana, which I find exciting
Bitch I got a lot of fucking thots
I have many promiscuous women in my life
OTF we got a lot of fucking blocks
My associates and I control a lot of territory
Sosa came from bottom to the top
I, Chief Keef, rose from a disadvantaged position to become successful
Made man, so please don't get shot
I have achieved success and respect, so do not cross me
Please don't disrespect my niggas
Again, do not insult or harm my companions
Shoot the bullets out this LA clipper
I will use deadly force to protect myself and my associates
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Pill poppin, fuck around and shoot a nigga
I take prescription drugs and am capable of killing someone if provoked
Don't trip I got a lot of niggas
Do not worry, I have many trusted associates
Don't disrespect cause guns come and get ya
Again, do not insult or harm my companions, as we are armed and dangerous
I play to win bitch I'm up for next
I am competitive and always ready for the next challenge
These niggas fake ain't, no U and S
Many people around me are not genuine, there is no loyalty or respect
We on top but ain't no ho in us
My associates and I may be successful, but we are not weak or cowardly
He playing both sides, he better get it up
Someone is being disloyal, and they will face consequences unless they choose a side
My niggas they was wallin, they don't give a fuck
My companions were acting recklessly and without regard for consequences
We gang bangin, wallin, throwing sets up
We participate in gang activity and are displaying our gang signs
We play for keeps a nigga don't get wet up
We are serious about our gang activity, and will use deadly force if necessary
Beam some shit, aim at your neck up
I will use a laser sight to accurately aim my gun at someone's neck
I'm rollin in this kush, it keep me starstruck
I am smoking marijuana and it is making me feel euphoric
GBE 3 hunnit bitch don't try us
We are members of the GBE gang, and should not be messed with
Don't disrespect, my niggas (8x)
One final warning to avoid insulting or harming my associates
Contributed by Alexandra R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@LABoutaBagDoe
This when Chief keef was hard af...He put the whole Chicago on the map with this Mixtape!!
@meinkampf3765
Yesssss
@Raptorking18
Sparisi1122 never fam, gang is life. GBE OBLOCK SOSA 300 GANG
@almighty7.62
He shit hard
@oMehrcy
Ong, this shit is so legendary
@AnimalBlundettoK
If this ain’t the truth
@vaskovekta
everytime i hear SD's verse startin i gotta pull it back, he goes in
@BIGGLO061
On 4nem 💯
@oMehrcy
yo check out the music vid i made for this song https://youtu.be/XnYkJcXlLEU
@princealex10
dont trip i got alot of Niggas ...... Dobt disrespect or bullets gon ann Getchaaa 🔥🔥😆