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.
Smash
Chief Keef Lyrics
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Smash, smash, we gon' smash on a nigga
Ho you know I'm that nigga
Finger on the trigger
I can't pass on a nigga
So I smash on that nigga
I'ma smash on that nigga
I'ma smash on that nigga
So I smash on that nigga
I'ma smash on that nigga
So I smash on that nigga
Pass on a nigga, so I smash on that nigga
So I smash on that nigga
I'ma smash on that nigga
So I smash on that nigga
I'ma smash on that nigga
So I smash on that nigga
Pass on a nigga, so I smash on that nigga
So I smash on that nigga
Know that I'm that nigga
Follow me on Twitter
Two 50 shot macs, 100 shots for that nigga
Got a crazy loud effect
All you smell on me is kush
Bitch, I'm rolling off a pill
Catch 8, like a hook
Man, my niggas, we be swole
Ready to blow them poles
We on ready, set, go
We charge his ass like rhinos
Want beef? We turn up
Watch me shoot him in his face
Pour a four in my sprite
More loud on the way
See that kush I'ma smoke
Until I fucking choke
See They Got Pounds On The Smoke
He Can Get His ass polled
See I'm Chief Keef and these
Bitches know about me
Team King Dart Gang bitch Nigga, 300 GBE
And I'm screaming AON
And blowing loud with DJ Kenn
Make a stupid horror scene
Then I'm gone in the wind
No, we ain't gon' fight
But he gon' get shot by tonight
I be off all types of shit's
Make bullets fly like kites
Ho you know I'm that nigga
Finger on the trigger
I can't pass on a nigga
So I smash on that nigga
I'ma smash on that nigga
So I smash on that nigga
I'ma smash on that nigga
So I smash on that nigga
I'ma smash on that nigga
So I smash on that nigga
Pass on a nigga, so I smash on that nigga
So I smash on that nigga
I'ma smash on that nigga
So I smash on that nigga
I'ma smash on that nigga
So I smash on that nigga
Pass on a nigga, so I smash on that nigga
So I smash on that nigga
All we know to do is smash
On a peon nigga ass
And this purple smell like grass
And that green like some cash
Smash on that nigga he don't
Want to upon his knocking
Better stop it before we cock it
Then go inside his pockets
We smash on niggas, blow kush on niggas
In a party off a pill, then we push on niggas
So what you talking 'bout? Have
Them guys outside your house
Ready to smash on you and
Whoever else coming out
If you smash on niggas
Then throw Your L's Up
Because these niggas know we deliver
Bullets like mail trucks
Nigga open this vault or get
Hit with this pole
When we let these hammers go
You think it's July The 4th
Bitch, I'm out here with my hammer up
When cops come, my hammer tucked
And I'm all about my money stacks
So I gotta get my sandwich up
That smash, nigga jump off
Let the gun talk, let some off
Then fuck a bitch I got one-off
Ho you know I'm that nigga
Finger on the trigger
I can't pass on a nigga
So I smash on that nigga
I'ma smash on that nigga
So I smash on that nigga
I'ma smash on that nigga
So I smash on that nigga
I'ma smash on that nigga
So I smash on that nigga
Pass on a nigga, so I smash on that nigga
So I smash on that nigga
I'ma smash on that nigga
So I smash on that nigga
I'ma smash on that nigga
So I smash on that nigga
Pass on a nigga, so I smash on that nigga
So I smash on that nigga
The lyrics to Chief Keef's song "Smash" depict a sense of aggression and dominance. The repeated phrase "smash on a nigga" signifies the artist's willingness and readiness to physically confront or attack someone who challenges him.
The lyrics portray Chief Keef as an assertive and fearless individual, asserting his authority and power. He declares himself as "that nigga," emphasizing his confidence and importance. He further emphasizes his readiness to resort to violence, stating that he can't "pass on a nigga" and instead chooses to "smash" them. This aggressive stance is reinforced by references to firearms and drug use, suggesting a dangerous and reckless lifestyle.
Overall, the lyrics of "Smash" reflect Chief Keef's persona as a tough and dominant figure, unafraid to resort to violence to defend his reputation and territory. The song captures the artist's bravado and assertiveness in a confrontational context.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, Chief Keef baby
Introducing himself as Chief Keef
Smash, smash, we gon' smash on a nigga
Emphasizing that they are going to physically attack someone
Ho you know I'm that nigga
Asserting his dominance and popularity
Finger on the trigger
Ready to pull the trigger of a gun
I can't pass on a nigga
Unable to ignore or let go of a confrontation
So I smash on that nigga
Engaging in physical violence against that person
I'ma smash on that nigga
I am going to physically attack that person
Pass on a nigga, so I smash on that nigga
If I can't ignore someone, I will resort to violence
Know that I'm that nigga
Ensuring that people recognize his importance and status
Follow me on Twitter
Requesting people to join him on social media
Two 50 shot macs, 100 shots for that nigga
Referring to having powerful guns with a lot of ammunition
Got a crazy loud effect
Possessing a strong and impactful presence
All you smell on me is kush
Identifying the strong scent of marijuana on him
Bitch, I'm rolling off a pill
Being under the influence of drugs
Catch 8, like a hook
Inflicting harm or providing a hit, similar to catching someone with a hook
Man, my niggas, we be swole
Describing his strong and intimidating group of friends
Ready to blow them poles
Prepared to use firearms against others
We on ready, set, go
Prepared and eager to engage in conflict
We charge his ass like rhinos
Approaching the target aggressively and forcefully, like rhinos charging
Want beef? We turn up
If there's a problem, they are ready to escalate the situation
Watch me shoot him in his face
Calling attention to the act of shooting someone in the face
Pour a four in my sprite
Mixing codeine with a soft drink to create a potent intoxicating mixture
More loud on the way
Expecting to acquire more high-quality marijuana
See that kush I'ma smoke
Expressing the intention to consume and enjoy marijuana
Until I fucking choke
Continuing to smoke until he can no longer breathe properly
See They Got Pounds On The Smoke
Acknowledging the presence of large quantities of marijuana
He Can Get His ass polled
Warning someone that they can be shot or attacked
See I'm Chief Keef and these
Asserting his identity as Chief Keef
Bitches know about me
Women are aware of his reputation and fame
Team King Dart Gang bitch Nigga, 300 GBE
Identifying his affiliation with a specific group or gang
And I'm screaming AON
Introducing another group or shouting a phrase associated with his crew
And blowing loud with DJ Kenn
Smoking strong marijuana with a specific person/DJ
Make a stupid horror scene
Creating chaos and violence that resembles a horror movie
Then I'm gone in the wind
Leaving the scene quickly and without a trace
No, we ain't gon' fight
They won't engage in a physical fight
But he gon' get shot by tonight
However, they plan to shoot him before the night is over
I be off all types of shit's
Being under the influence of various drugs
Make bullets fly like kites
Shooting bullets with force and speed, likened to flying kites
All we know to do is smash
Their default response is to resort to physical violence
On a peon nigga ass
Attacking someone they consider insignificant or inferior
And this purple smell like grass
Referring to the strong scent of high-quality marijuana
And that green like some cash
Associating the color green with money
Smash on that nigga he don't
Intending to physically confront someone who refuses to comply
Want to upon his knocking
Realizing the consequences if someone refuses to cooperate
Better stop it before we cock it
Giving a warning to prevent a situation from escalating
Then go inside his pockets
After attacking, they will search his pockets for belongings
We smash on niggas, blow kush on niggas
Engaging in physical confrontation and smoking marijuana around others
In a party off a pill, then we push on niggas
Partying while under the influence of drugs, then asserting dominance over others
So what you talking 'bout? Have
Challenging others who speak negatively or disrespectfully
Them guys outside your house
Implying that his associates are waiting outside someone's house
Ready to smash on you and
Prepared to physically attack and overpower the person
Whoever else coming out
Including anyone else who may join the confrontation
If you smash on niggas
If someone engages in violence against them
Then throw Your L's Up
In response, they will retaliate and show their gang affiliation
Because these niggas know we deliver
Others are aware of their reputation for inflicting harm
Bullets like mail trucks
Comparing the speed and frequency of bullets to mail trucks
Nigga open this vault or get
Either comply and hand over what they want or face the consequences
Hit with this pole
Being attacked with a firearm
When we let these hammers go
When they pull the trigger of their guns
You think it's July The 4th
The impact and noise of their gunfire is compared to Independence Day fireworks
Bitch, I'm out here with my hammer up
Confirming his possession of a firearm and readiness to use it
When cops come, my hammer tucked
Hiding the gun when law enforcement is nearby
And I'm all about my money stacks
Focused on accumulating wealth
So I gotta get my sandwich up
Working hard to increase his money and financial resources
That smash, nigga jump off
Referring to a confrontation and provoking someone to retaliate
Let the gun talk, let some off
Allowing the gunshots to communicate their intentions and actions
Then fuck a bitch I got one-off
Dismissing any romantic or sexual distractions, focusing on the task at hand
Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: COZART, KEITH COZART
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Se Snow
Honestly this is probably one of keef's hardest songs. So underrated, nigga goes in on this in every verse
thatboyo π―
All his best music is underated. Has over 100 of these.
xL0stKIlah
If I was a boxer I would play this before every fight
GUAP BLANO
I got in a fught wit this song playin loud in the car wit the doors open πππmy brother rushed out n literally slumped one
Carson Affoon
If We Could Only Get This Chief Keef Back π©π©
JorgeThaPlug 420
2018 and still turning up to this songππ₯π«
quiitn
2022 and still listening back to back π₯π₯
osama β
2021 and still bumping this shit
Cooper Asbury
2020 and Iβm still turning up to this songππ₯π«
Sbe Dre
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