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.
What Up
Chief Keef Lyrics
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Talking money what up, talking drama what up
What up, get wet up, roll down the window what up?
What up ion fuck with bitches they set ups
What up, coming in like what up
He pull out pour that mud up, we ain't sippin, shut up
Bitch shut up like what up, he pull up like wassup?
Sneak diss us you fucked up, fuck around fuck around
State of emergency for currency, these bitches want me urgently
They heard of me, flexing harder than Hercules bitches smirk
At me, I'm getting money wasn't used to perfect things
What up? You pitch your money it's worth a swing
I'm in the cl-ub, flicking money it ain't worth a thing
Got my snub try to the take my money I up the thing
Bang bang bang bang nigga, watchu mean?
What up? If ya getting money fuck with me
If he hating then, he probably look up to me
I love munna, blue Benjamin's they stuck with me
End of my story if ya talking money fuck with me
What up, what up
Talking money what up, talking drama what up
What up, get wet up, roll down the window what up?
What up ion fuck with bitches they set ups
What up, coming in like what up
He pull out pour that mud up, we ain't sippin, shut up
Bitch shut up like what up, he pull up like wassup?
Sneak diss us you fucked up, fuck around fuck around
Get bucked up
Fuck around fuck around get bucked up
Fuck nigga outa luck up pull up nigga
Wassup nigga seven up ya (Aye) fuck up nigga?
Bang bang buck buck nigga, come through shooting out truck trucks nigga
And cuts, cuts nigga
We don't give a muthafuckin fuck fuck nigga
Wassup nigga? You fuck with the opp-opps nigga?
You be up up nigga with opp-opp niggas
On they block-block nigga? I pull up-up-up send shot-shots
At all y'all niggas, I had to come up out my mansion for this
Nonsense call y'all niggas, waddup?
Come through with the rumble of the royal nigga
Like wassup? Imma Chicago Bear make you fumble nigga
Ion know wassup it's always opps gonna slump you nigga
In other words if you fuck with me then I fuck with you nigga
What up, what up
Talking money what up, talking drama what up
What up, get wet up, roll down the window what up?
What up ion fuck with bitches they set ups
What up, coming in like what up
He pull out pour that mud up, we ain't sippin, shut up
Bitch shut up like what up, he pull up like wassup?
Sneak diss us you fucked up, fuck around fuck around
Get bucked up
The lyrics of Chief Keef's song "What Up" highlight the rapper's focus on money, drama, and avoiding trouble with women. The lyrics showcase how Chief Keef does not trust women because they have set him up before β a common motif in rap music. The rapper believes that talking about money can be a solution to drama, and he is not afraid to go to extreme lengths to protect his wealth.
In the chorus, Chief Keef repeats the phrase "what up" multiple times, creating a hook that is catchy and easy to remember. He goes on to suggest that anyone who wants to be associated with him should make money their top priority, and that he has no qualms about confronting those who talk about him behind his back. The lyrics also feature violent imagery, with the rapper threatening to use his gun if necessary.
Overall, the lyrics of "What Up" reveal Chief Keef's desire to maintain his street credibility and protect his wealth through any means necessary. The song has become popular among fans of drill music, a subgenre of hip hop that originated in Chief Keef's hometown of Chicago.
Line by Line Meaning
What up, what up
Greetings, how are you?
Talking money what up, talking drama what up
Are we discussing finances or conflicts?
What up, get wet up, roll down the window what up?
What's going on, are we going to shoot people and blast music?
What up ion fuck with bitches they set ups
I don't associate with women who are setting me up
What up, coming in like what up
I'm arriving with confidence and strength
He pull out pour that mud up, we ain't sippin, shut up
He pulled out the lean, we're not casually drinking, so be silent
Bitch shut up like what up, he pull up like wassup?
Silence, someone's arriving, what's happening?
Sneak diss us you fucked up, fuck around fuck around
Don't disrespect us behind our backs or you'll be dead
Get bucked up
Ready for violence
State of emergency for currency, these bitches want me urgently
Money is a high priority, women are pursuing me
They heard of me, flexing harder than Hercules bitches smirk
They know about me, showing off my strength, women are amused
At me, I'm getting money wasn't used to perfect things
They're looking at me, I'm making money and didn't have a perfect life
What up? You pitch your money it's worth a swing
Are you investing your money wisely, is it worth the risk?
I'm in the cl-ub, flicking money it ain't worth a thing
I'm throwing money in the club, it's not valuable to me
Got my snub try to the take my money I up the thing
I have my gun, if you try to rob me, I'll raise the stakes
Bang bang bang bang nigga, watchu mean?
Shots fired, what are you trying to say?
What up? If ya getting money fuck with me
What's up? If you're making money, collaborate with me
If he hating then, he probably look up to me
If he's hating, it's because he's jealous and admiring me
I love munna, blue Benjamin's they stuck with me
I love money, hundred dollar bills are my favorite
End of my story if ya talking money fuck with me
In conclusion, if you're talking about money, work with me
Fuck around fuck around get bucked up
If you mess with us, prepare for violence
Fuck nigga outa luck up pull up nigga
If you're a cowardly person, you're in trouble, we're coming for you
Wassup nigga seven up ya (Aye) fuck up nigga?
What's happening, are you ready to fight?
Bang bang buck buck nigga, come through shooting out truck trucks nigga
Shots fired, shooting at trucks with guns
And cuts, cuts nigga
We'll attack you aggressively
We don't give a muthafuckin fuck fuck nigga
We don't care whatsoever
Wassup nigga? You fuck with the opp-opps nigga?
What's happening, are you affiliated with the opposition?
You be up up nigga with opp-opp niggas
You associate with the opposition, you're in trouble
On they block-block nigga? I pull up-up-up send shot-shots
On their territory, I'll arrive and shoot
At all y'all niggas, I had to come up out my mansion for this
Everyone here, I had to leave my luxurious home for this
Nonsense call y'all niggas, waddup?
Making a fuss, what's happening?
Come through with the rumble of the royal nigga
Arriving with the power of a king
Like wassup? Imma Chicago Bear make you fumble nigga
What's happening? I'll tackle you like a football player
Ion know wassup it's always opps gonna slump you nigga
I don't know what's going on, but the opposition will attack you
In other words if you fuck with me then I fuck with you nigga
If you're on my side, I'm on your side
Lyrics Β© THE ADMINISTRATION MP INC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Keith Cozart
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Slick Rick
The flow on the second verse never heard anything like it in my lifeπ₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯
ben Pierre
This song mad underrated ....π₯π₯π₯π₯...
Buellaaa Smith
Major facts π―π―π―π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯
Micah Ransby
Hell yea ππ
tyrell dickens
Facts π’
Superslow
Most definitely slept on
The Real Senseii
When you can make your own beat π₯π₯π₯
Gaming with Keylo
Itβs 2021 an Iβm still blasting this shit
AlbinoKeefAreef
Still slaps still underrated af
kekwewjej
this beat go crazy