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.
Young Rambos
Chief Keef Lyrics
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This right here history for the scriptures
DJ Scream, Chief Keef
Niggas talkin bout me like is you a hater
She be on her way
Gonna kick all on her face
′Cause I get it like it's my birthday
Lil nigga try to play me like he want one
He′ll be at them boy
And hear me my young boys
Cause we do like young Rambos
Niggas talkin bout me like is you a hater
She be on her way
Gonna kick all on her face
'Cause I get it like it's my birthday
Lil nigga try to play me like he want one
He′ll be at them boy
And hear me my young boys
Cause we do like young Rambos
Niggas talkin bout me like is you a hater
She be on her way
Gonna kick all on her face
′Cause I get it like it's my birthday
Lil nigga try to play me like he want one
He′ll be at them boy
And hear me my young boys
Cause we do like young Rambos
The lyrics to Chief Keef's song "Young Rambos" are full of raw energy and boastful claims, which are typical of Keef's style. The song is characterized by its simple hook, which repeats the phrase "Niggas talkin bout me like is you a hater" several times throughout. The purpose of this repetition is to emphasize Keef's message: that he is the subject of discussion in the hip-hop community, and that his enemies are jealous of his success.
The verses of the song are equally boastful, with Keef proclaiming that he gets what he wants "like it's [his] birthday" and that he and his crew are like "young Rambos". The reference to the fictional character Rambo, who is known for his toughness, strength, and resilience, is used to underscore Keef's own toughness and to suggest that he and his crew are not to be messed with.
In summary, "Young Rambos" represents Keef's confident and brash style, and is an example of the type of music that he became famous for. The song is characterized by its simple hook and repetitive verses, which emphasize Keef's message of toughness and success.
Line by Line Meaning
Pay close attention nigga
Listen carefully, I have something important to say.
This right here history for the scriptures
This moment will be remembered and recorded for future generations.
DJ Scream, Chief Keef
These are the artists behind this song.
Niggas talkin bout me like is you a hater
People are saying negative things about me and questioning my intentions.
She be on her way
A woman is coming to me.
Gonna kick all on her face
I plan to physically attack her by kicking her in the face.
'Cause I get it like it's my birthday
I am going to celebrate this action like it's a special occasion.
Lil nigga try to play me like he want one
A young person has tried to disrespect me or challenge me.
He′ll be at them boy
He will be confronted by my crew.
And hear me my young boys
My young associates will listen to me.
Cause we do like young Rambos
We are violent and aggressive like the fictional character Rambo.
Writer(s): Keith Cozart, Abe Beats
Contributed by Hudson K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.