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.
Semi on 'em
Chief Keef Lyrics
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So much money that my pitbull got a diamond choker
I'm on a yacht, me and my plug, and yeah, we playin' poker
Sippin' coladas, smokin' ganja, yeah, he's a heavy smoker
I started right here in the city, they call me a loco
I rob you blind and burn the money like the fuckin' Joker
And if you don't believe me, ask these hoes are ?
So much money in the air, can't even see the sofa
They say I cook so many deuces my arm need a motor
Half a pint in the Mountain Dew, now that's a dirty soda
And I sell so many chickens, think I work for Kroger
I'm flexin', countin' gualas, parkin' Lexus side on ?
Bad yellow bitch, passin' unless she a rider
She is down to ride with me and she gone hold my Glock
And she see an opp, I tell her pop her and she gone pop off
All us like 2Pac, Notorious, bitch I'm like Big Papa
If I see an opp, I spot him, shot him, bitch I got him
Drive through, in and out, I throw 'em up, Benihanas
Ridin', hemi, semi on me, catch his ass, semi on him
I been shot and ? Since I hit the lotto, ballin'
My diamonds novel, they not fufu bitch, bitch they from New Orleans
Ring, ring, money callin', I gotta go you not important
I'm smokin' ? And countin' money, tourin'
My Ruger hold a thirty, you can hold a fuckin' chorus
That's 80 shots at your face, better be good at duckin' bullets
Pull up in that ?, that's that shit them hoes adore
I pull up to the club and tell a bitch to hop aboard
Baby I'm a king, I know I am not a Lord
But Almighty So' and that's that shit that ? For
I'm smokin' ? With a Glock on tours
Make that bitch sing a melody, you get lot's of chorus
I'm flexin', countin' gualas, parkin' Lexus side on ?
Bad yellow bitch, passin' unless she a rider
She is down to ride with me and she gone hold my Glock
And she see an opp, I tell her pop her and she gone pop off
All us like 2Pac, Notorious, bitch I'm like Big Papa
If I see an opp, I spot him, shot him, bitch I got him
Drive through, in and out, I throw 'em up, Benihanas
Ridin', hemi, semi on me, catch his ass, semi on him
The lyrics to Chief Keef and Gucci Mane's song 01. Semi On Em are a representation of their lavish lifestyle, drug-dealing, and gun violence. In the first verse, Gucci Mane boasts about his wealth, mentioning how much money he has, how his pitbull wears a diamond choker, and his love for smoking ganja. He also references his past criminal activities and how he's now living the high life. On the other hand, Chief Keef's verse is about his gang affiliation, willingness to commit violence, and his preference for luxury cars and clubs. Overall, the song depicts a culture of brutality, power, and excessive wealth.
The lyrics of 01. Semi On Em could be interpreted as an endorsement of a lifestyle filled with guns, drugs, and violence. The line "And if you don't believe me, ask these hoes are?" suggests that women are available to vouch for his criminal activities. Also, the reference to "dirty soda" implies the use of prescription cough syrup mixed with soda to achieve a high, a prevalent addiction among rappers, particularly in the Southern states. Additionally, the chorus that talks about "riding with a hemi, semi on me" and "catch his ass, semi on him" is all about using guns to intimidate, strike fear, and seek revenge.
Overall, the lyrics of 01. Semi On Em tell a story of two rappers glorifying gang-related activities, drug use, and violence while displaying their unbridled wealth and power.
Line by Line Meaning
Bitch, I'm Gucci Mane, you heard that I go coco-loco
I am Gucci Mane and people know that I can go crazy.
So much money that my pitbull got a diamond choker
I am so rich that even my pet pitbull wears a diamond necklace.
I'm on a yacht, me and my plug, and yeah, we playin' poker
I am on a luxurious yacht with my drug supplier and we're playing a game of poker.
Sippin' coladas, smokin' ganja, yeah, he's a heavy smoker
I am drinking coladas and smoking marijuana, and so is my supplier who is an avid smoker.
I started right here in the city, they call me a loco
I began my rise to fame in this city, and people think I am crazy.
I rob you blind and burn the money like the fuckin' Joker
I steal from you and then destroy the money like the villain the Joker would.
And if you don't believe me, ask these hoes are ?
If you doubt my wealth, you can ask these women who are with me.
So much money in the air, can't even see the sofa
There is so much money around me that I cannot even see the sofa.
So much kush smoke in the air, I can't help but smell the odor
There is so much marijuana smoke in the air that the smell is overwhelming.
They say I cook so many deuces my arm need a motor
People say that I sell so much cocaine that my arm needs a motor to keep up.
Half a pint in the Mountain Dew, now that's a dirty soda
I mix half a pint of cough syrup with Mountain Dew to make a dirty soda.
And I sell so many chickens, think I work for Kroger
I sell so much cocaine, it seems like I work for the grocery store chain Kroger.
I been shot and ? Since I hit the lotto, ballin'
Even though I have been shot, I am still rich and living a luxurious life after winning the lottery.
My diamonds novel, they not fufu bitch, bitch they from New Orleans
My diamonds are unique and not fake, they are from New Orleans.
Ring, ring, money callin', I gotta go you not important
My phone is ringing from money calls and if it's not important, I won't answer.
I'm smokin' ? And countin' money, tourin'
I am smoking marijuana and counting my money while on tour.
My Ruger hold a thirty, you can hold a fuckin' chorus
My gun can hold thirty shots and that's more than enough to shoot you down.
That's 80 shots at your face, better be good at duckin' bullets
My gun has 80 shots and you better be skilled at dodging bullets if you try to mess with me.
Pull up in that ?, that's that shit them hoes adore
I arrive in an expensive car that impresses women.
I pull up to the club and tell a bitch to hop aboard
I arrive at the club and invite a woman to join me.
Baby I'm a king, I know I am not a Lord
I see myself as a ruler and leader, although I am not of royal status.
But Almighty So' and that's that shit that ? For
My nickname is Almighty So' and that's what I'm known for.
I'm smokin' ? With a Glock on tours
I am smoking marijuana and carrying a Glock handgun while on tour.
Make that bitch sing a melody, you get lot's of chorus
If I make a woman happy, she will sing my praises and I will get lots of support.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Keith Cozart, Radric Davis
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