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.
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Chief Keef Lyrics
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Yeah, watch me, they goin', yeah yeah
Yeah, I fucked your thot, yeah yeah
She say I'm cute but I get that a lot, yeah yeah
Baby I'ma start flexing like yeah yeah
If you flexin' then just join me
But please do not disappoint me
Roll up to the spot, ten pounds of that funky
I don't smoke that reggie doe
Got that three octane, Texico
Got some shootas out in Mexico
Pull up, get that check then go
Three thousand dollar bag, what is it inside?
Twenty G's on my True Religion pants
Don't sell that bullshit, I ain't gon' buy it
For that cash, yeah I hop up in my car outside
Catch you slippin', catch your thot outside
Tell your thot to hop up in my ride
Now we cruising gettin' high
She told me you was just lyin'
Yeah, yeah, yeah yeah yeah [x4]
Yeah, watch me, they goin', yeah yeah
Yeah, I fucked your thot, yeah yeah
She say I'm cute but I get that a lot, yeah yeah
Baby I'ma start flexing like yeah yeah
The lyrics of "Yeah Now" by Chief Keef reflect the rapper's braggadocious persona and his preoccupation with drug dealing, materialism, and sexual promiscuity. The opening lines of the song feature a repetitive chanting of the title phrase, which serves as a catchy hook and establishes the confident tone of the track. The first verse sees Chief Keef boasting about his sexual conquests, claiming that he has slept with someone's girlfriend ("thot") and that women find him attractive. He also hints at his intention to flaunt his wealth and success by mentioning the phrase "flexing like yeah yeah," which suggests a nonchalant attitude towards spending and showing off.
The second verse builds on this theme by portraying Chief Keef as a successful drug dealer who drives a fancy car and wears expensive clothes. He mentions the quality of the weed he smokes and the amount of money he carries with him. He warns his rivals not to mess with him and boasts about his connections with dangerous people in Mexico who can provide him with protection or weapons. The chorus repeats the same lines as the opening, emphasizing the rapper's desire to be noticed and admired by others.
Overall, the lyrics of "Yeah Now" are typical of Chief Keef's brand of trap music, which celebrates materialism, hedonism, and violence. The song presents a distorted image of success and happiness that relies on external validation and the acquisition of worldly possessions. The repetition of the catchphrase "yeah yeah" reinforces this message and suggests that the rapper is more interested in repeating himself than in exploring new ideas or emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, yeah, yeah yeah yeah [x4]
Repeating the word 'yeah' multiple times in excitement and anticipation.
Yeah, watch me, they goin', yeah yeah
Expressing confidence as others observe in agreement.
Yeah, I fucked your thot, yeah yeah
Boasting about having sex with his partner's girl.
She say I'm cute but I get that a lot, yeah yeah
Acknowledging compliments from a girl while expecting that to be common.
Baby I'ma start flexing like yeah yeah
Prepared to display wealth and success with pride.
If you flexin' then just join me
Inviting others to flaunt their resources along with him.
But please do not disappoint me
Asking others to not underwhelm with their possessions.
Tryna flex up on me, you'll be disappointed
Warning against attempting to outdo him.
Roll up to the spot, ten pounds of that funky
Arriving at a location with a large quantity of potent marijuana.
I don't smoke that reggie doe
Preferring high-quality cannabis rather than low-quality 'reggie.'
Got that three octane, Texico
Having access to exceptionally potent marijuana from Texas and Mexico.
Got some shootas out in Mexico
Having associates in Mexico capable of violence.
Pull up, get that check then go
Completing business transactions and immediately leaving.
Three thousand dollar bag, what is it inside?
Possessing a designer bag with an unknown but most likely valuable content.
Twenty G's on my True Religion pants
Owning extremely expensive designer jeans.
Don't sell that bullshit, I ain't gon' buy it
Refusing to be deceived by false or low-quality products.
For that cash, yeah I hop up in my car outside
Willing to depart quickly upon receiving payment.
Catch you slippin', catch your thot outside
Surprising and stealing someone's partner outside.
Tell your thot to hop up in my ride
Encouraging the girl to join him in his car.
Now we cruising gettin' high
Enjoying the company of his partner while smoking marijuana.
She told me you was just lyin'
Receiving confirmation from his partner that her previous relationship was not genuine.
Yeah, yeah, yeah yeah yeah [x4]
Repeating the word 'yeah' multiple times in excitement and anticipation.
Yeah, watch me, they goin', yeah yeah
Expressing confidence as others observe in agreement.
Yeah, I fucked your thot, yeah yeah
Boasting about having sex with his partner's girl.
She say I'm cute but I get that a lot, yeah yeah
Acknowledging compliments from a girl while expecting that to be common.
Baby I'ma start flexing like yeah yeah
Prepared to display wealth and success with pride.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Keith Cozart, Michael O'Brian
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