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.
Shady
Chief Keef Lyrics
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Ayy, ayy, phew, phew
These niggas be shady, so hit 'em, nigga
They lookin' for you, go get 'em, nigga
You left me up I be woke at them
Wet 'em up light like drizzle, drizzle
Let that bitch pop, watch the pistol-fist
Pussy can't pack street pop quiz
Shoot off his nose, this is not a quiz
Pull in the tank, it's a black lil' nigga
Shoot shit up, come clap a nigga
I know you can't get a handshake
But my gear look dap lil nigga
And the Glock surrender, he gon' rap a nigga
She don't like a nigga, she gon' tell a nigga
She the type to walk up and tap a nigga
And that bitch crazy, she might slap a nigga
Come at her house, she might trap a nigga
These people might never, never find a nigga
You don't want time, no crime, nigga
Specially not crimes on cameras nigga
You know I got a Tommy like Pamela
You know I got a Tommy like Pamela
Ayy, ayy, damn, damn
Go, go, gang
Huh, go, huh, go, huh, go, huh, huh
Fff, ayy, ayy, gang, bang, phew, bang, bang
In "Shady," Chief Keef discusses how he deals with people who are disloyal and untrustworthy. He starts the song by saying that some individuals are shady and the best way to handle them is by hitting them. The artist continues that if someone is looking for the listener, they should go after them. The individual in question protected Chief Keef in the past, and because of that, the artist is vigilant and alert about them. The lyrics suggest that one should never forget who has helped you and that it is important to keep an eye on those who could potentially harm you.
The artist continues to talk about how he handles individuals who wish to harm him. If he has the opportunity to do so, he will wet them up, meaning that he will shoot them several times. He states that his aim is accurate, and he can shoot as lightly as a drizzle. The artist compares his enemies' behaviors to those of women's who are shady and cannot be trusted. He says that such behaviors are unacceptable, and he is prepared to take the necessary steps to protect himself. Overall, the song portrays Chief Keef as someone who is not to be messed with and who will go to any length to protect his livelihood.
Line by Line Meaning
These niggas be shady, so hit 'em, nigga
These individuals exhibit questionable character, hence take action and attack them, my friend.
They lookin' for you, go get 'em, nigga
They are searching for you, be proactive and go get them, my friend.
You left me up I be woke at them
You supported me, so now I remain ready for their attacks.
Wet 'em up light like drizzle, drizzle
Spray them lightly, like a shower of rain.
Let that bitch pop, watch the pistol-fist
Allow the gun to fire, observe it closely.
These niggas shadier than a bitch
These individuals are more deceitful than a promiscuous woman.
Pussy can't pack street pop quiz
An individual without courage cannot handle the challenges of street life.
Shoot off his nose, this is not a quiz
Shoot his nose, this is not a game.
Pull in the tank, it's a black lil' nigga
Drive in the tank, the small and dark-skinned fellow.
Shoot shit up, come clap a nigga
Fire bullets to cause chaos, and strike a person loudly.
I know you can't get a handshake
You cannot extend a gesture of greeting.
But my gear look dap lil nigga
Although I cannot offer a handshake, my clothes look great, young man.
And the Glock surrender, he gon' rap a nigga
If the Glock pistol is surrendered, it will enable the singer to engage verbally with people.
She don't like a nigga, she gon' tell a nigga
If she does not appreciate someone, she will inform that person.
She the type to walk up and tap a nigga
She possesses the nature to walk towards someone and lightly strike that person.
And that bitch crazy, she might slap a nigga
Furthermore, that female is irrational, and may use physical aggression against someone.
Come at her house, she might trap a nigga
If someone approaches her place, she may ensnare that person.
These people might never, never find a nigga
It's possible that these people may never encounter someone like me.
You don't want time, no crime, nigga
You do not wish to serve a prison sentence, hence avoid any criminal activity.
Specially not crimes on cameras nigga
Especially not crimes documented by cameras, young man.
You know I got a Tommy like Pamela
You certainly know that I own a gun similar to the one used by Pamela Anderson in a TV show.
Ayy, ayy, damn, damn
Ayy, ayy, expressing frustration.
Go, go, gang
Go, go, part of a group of friends.
Fff, ayy, ayy, gang, bang, phew, bang, bang
Fff, ayy, ayy, part of a group of friends, exciting and explosive actions.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Keith Cozart
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@RealUnreleasedMusicLife
Still Waiting For This Song To Be Put Back On Spotify🫡
@Itsweefo
This ain’t music this is art bro…
@sonicblast123
Music is art -_-.
@Itsweefo
@sonicblast123 I mean that’s true also but you got my point 😅
@sonicblast123
@ItsWeefo lol
@catchnvibestv3980
Lol I feel you cause I didn’t listen to none of this album as music tbh
@eastlakebaytalk4138
This is bs bro
@Ivansports95
This song is so raw why it get taken down from Apple Music smh
@sossafrank
Yea thought my shyt was glitched
@josearriagamunoz6716
Spotify too😭