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.
Peep Hole
Chief Keef Lyrics
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It’s out here, I’mma stumble, I got niggas that will kick your door
All is all thirsty, no, they can’t kick it, though
This just one critic, that’s why ain’t none in my videos
I’d rather have my millions, three zero zero
I’m digging, I’m aero shop-o, boy, you work for kilos
Cool it with my fato, could this be my lingo?
It’s just me and... Looking at the peep hole
Bitch, I’m rich as fuck, bitch I’ll be outside smoking in, though
Pull up in my L6, I ain’t got no tint doors
I just love stunting when I see your bitch, though
And I can’t trust niggas, been friendly my friend, though
Where I fuck is fun niggas, I only fuck with endo
I just met a bad bitch, that bitch share procent-o
Said she like me ‘cause I’m mighty, we can have no kids, though
I just got a true bitch, she don’t like her nigga
Look at my jewels, bitch, shining like a disco
I’m smoking on this dope, I swear this shit’s against the signal
All fucking fall niggas, I fall with their bitch, though
I buy two pounds of earth, smoke with no one under nigga, though
It’s out here, I’mma stumble, I got niggas that will kick your door
All is all thirsty, no, they can’t kick it, though
This just one critic, that’s why ain’t none in my videos
I’d rather have my millions, three zero zero
I’m digging, I’m aero shop-o, boy, you work for kilos
Cool it with my fato, could this be my lingo?
It’s just me and... Looking at the peep hole
In this verse of Peep Hole by Chief Keef, he is rapping about his lifestyle, with a particular focus on his wealth and the company he keeps. He begins by suggesting that he is on the surface level of things more than the average person, possibly meaning that he is more aware of what's happening around him. He then goes on to say that he has people in his life who would willingly commit crimes for him if he asked them to. He implies that these people are thirsty for something, but that they can't have it, possibly referring to success or wealth.
Chief Keef then talks about critics and how he prefers to keep them at a distance, as evidenced by the fact that none have appeared in his videos. He asserts that he would rather have millions of dollars than the opinions of others. He then raps about digging and aero shop-o, which are likely references to cars or drugs. He contrasts himself with someone who works for kilos (likely a drug dealer), insinuating that he earns his money in a less risky or illegal manner.
The song starts to become more upbeat when Chief Keef mentions a female who likes him because he is mighty (powerful or influential), and that they could have a relationship without children. He then introduces another woman who he describes as true, but who doesn't like her current partner. He finishes off the verse by saying that he smokes weed and enjoys his riches, even if he can't completely trust the people around him.
Line by Line Meaning
I bump on the surface more and more than a nigga do
I'm constantly gaining more recognition than my peers
It’s out here, I’mma stumble, I got niggas that will kick your door
I'm in public and vulnerable, but I have people who will protect me and my assets
All is all thirsty, no, they can’t kick it, though
Everyone wants to be like me, but they can't hang with me
This just one critic, that’s why ain’t none in my videos
I don't want any negativity in my projects, so I avoid working with critics
I’d rather have my millions, three zero zero
I'm focused on financial success
I’m digging, I’m aero shop-o, boy, you work for kilos
I'm constantly hustling to make money, while you work for much less
Cool it with my fato, could this be my lingo?
I'm questioning if the way I speak is unique and catchy
It’s just me and... Looking at the peep hole
I'm alone with my thoughts, checking who's outside through the peephole
Can we see you niggas on the outside looking in, though?
Do you wish you were me and my crew, looking in from the outside?
Bitch, I’m rich as fuck, bitch I’ll be outside smoking in, though
I'm wealthy and can do whatever I want, even smoke outside
Pull up in my L6, I ain’t got no tint doors
I drive an expensive car and want everyone to see me in it
I just love stunting when I see your bitch, though
I enjoy showing off when I see someone else's girlfriend
And I can’t trust niggas, been friendly my friend, though
I'm cautious around others who have acted friendly towards me in the past
Where I fuck is fun niggas, I only fuck with endo
I only associate with people who are fun and have good weed
I just met a bad bitch, that bitch share procent-o
I recently met a girl who's hot and likes to have sex
Said she like me ‘cause I’m mighty, we can have no kids, though
She's attracted to my power and doesn't want to have children with me
I just got a true bitch, she don’t like her nigga
I started dating a girl who's loyal to me and dislikes her current boyfriend
Look at my jewels, bitch, shining like a disco
My jewelry is expensive and flashy
I’m smoking on this dope, I swear this shit’s against the signal
I'm smoking weed that's stronger and more dangerous than usual
All fucking fall niggas, I fall with their bitch, though
My enemies will fall, and I'll take their girlfriends
I buy two pounds of earth, smoke with no one under nigga, though
I buy a lot of weed and smoke it alone or with trusted friends
Contributed by Katherine P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.