When Gillum was in the first grade, his mother left his father, an associate professor of art at CSU Fresno. Gillum moved in with his grandparents in Berkeley, California, where he attended Berkeley High School. They later moved to North Oakland, although Gillum continued to attend school in Berkeley. Gillum attended Loyola University New Orleans, where he graduated with a BA in music industry studies in 2011.
Starting out as a record producer, G-Eazy began working on singles while he was still a student at the Loyola University at New Orleans with his producer Christoph Andersson who also was a student there.[4][5] He gained some recognition for being a part of the new hip hop scene back in the East Bay Area, joining with such artists as Lil B, Crohn and The Cataracs.[6][7] He became a member of a local hip hop group called "The Bay Boyz", who had released several songs on their Myspace page.[8]
In 2008, he was performing at a college talent show and was nearly booed off, when Matt Bauerschmidt noticed him and signed him as a client to his new music management company The Revels Group which he started with Matt Davis.
In 2010, G-Eazy was given an opportunity to open for some well-known artists, most notably Lil Wayne and Snoop Dogg.
G-Eazy's mixtapes at this period of time were met with limited success. In August 2011, he released The Endless Summer, with an updated version of the 1961 hit song "Runaround Sue", which garnered over four million views via YouTube. The music video was directed by Tyler Yee. The mixtape features guest appearances from Greg Banks, Erika Flowers, and Devon Baldwin. In November 2011, Gillum embarked on a nationwide tour with Shwayze. "My Life Is a Party" was featured in the game Saints Row: The Third on an in-game radio station.
On June 16, 2012, G-Eazy performed all United States dates on the annual Vans Warped Tour. On July 25, 2012, the Excellent Adventure Tour was announced, which featured Hoodie Allen and G-Eazy. The two performed in cities across the U.S., including Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Columbus, Des Moines, New Orleans, Atlanta, Austin, and Philadelphia. On September 26, 2012, G-Eazy released his first full-length album, Must Be Nice. The album, which was completely independent of a label, landed at number 3 on the iTunes Hip-Hop Chart. On July 9, 2013, G-Eazy, alongside 2 Chainz, opened for Lil Wayne's "America's Most Wanted Tour". On December 15, 2013, G-Eazy and Master Chen B performed "Lotta That" from These Things Happen in New York City. On January 15, 2014, G-Eazy announced his "These Things Happen Tour" with Rockie Fresh, KYLE, and Tory Lanez accompanying him. The tour ran for 40 stops throughout the United States and Canada from February until April 2014.
On June 23, 2014, G-Eazy released his major-label debut album, These Things Happen. The album topped the US Billboard's Hip-Hop/R&B and Top Rap Albums charts, also earning him the number 3 spot on the US Billboard 200 and the Top Digital Albums Chart. The album has sold nearly 265,000 copies to date. On October 21, 2014, Gillum embarked on his sold-out "From the Bay to the Universe" tour. The tour traveled across the globe to countries like Australia and New Zealand. This was his first headlining tour overseas.
During the summer of 2015, G-Eazy played some of the main stages at a series of notable music festivals, including Lollapalooza, Electric Forest, Bonnaroo, Outside Lands, Made in America, and Austin City Limits. With the rise of his music career, Gillum has also taken up an interest in fashion by releasing a collaboration with Rare Panther in the fall of 2015 and being named GQ Magazine's top 10 most stylish at New York Fashion Week. Gillum's second album, When It's Dark Out, was released on December 4, 2015. On January 6, 2016, G-Eazy launched his second world tour. The tour saw G-Eazy tour the United States, Europe, and Australia. His single "Me, Myself & I", in collaboration with Bebe Rexha, peaked at number 7 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
He co-headlined the Endless Summer tour with American rapper Logic, along with YG and Yo Gotti as supporting acts, from June to August. Before the tour, he announced his mixtape, Endless Summer II. He canceled the tape due to problems with sample clearance. In May 2016, G-Eazy confirmed that he would be featured on Britney Spears' single "Make Me...". The single was released on July 15, 2016, and serves as the lead single from Spears' ninth studio album.
G-Eazy performed "Make Me..." and "Me, Myself & I" with Spears at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards and the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Festival. Gillum released an EP with Guatemalan DJ Carnage called Step Brothers on March 27, 2017. G-Eazy released his new single, a collaboration with American singer Kehlani called "Good Life", which is a part of the eighth installment of the film franchise Fast & Furious, titled The Fate of the Furious. He was also featured in the new Dillon Francis single titled "Say Less".
On June 14, 2017, G-Eazy announced through Instagram and Twitter that his next studio album, The Beautiful & Damned, would be released in the fall of 2017. On November 8, 2017, the official release day was announced as December 15, as well as an accompanying short film.
On December 5, 2017, G-Eazy released his second single from The Beautiful & Damned titled "Him & I" with Halsey, with whom he was in a relationship. They performed the song together on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve of 2017. On February 27, 2019, G-Eazy released the single, "West Coast", featuring Blueface, and released the video on March 28, 2019, adding ALLBLACK and YG.\\G-Eazy released an EP B-Sides on June 25, 2019, which contained the songs that wouldn't make it onto his then-upcoming album. The EP spawned the song "Bang" with American rapper Tyga. He later re-released the EP on August 22 and September 19 with additional tracks.
Gillum released the single "I Wanna Rock", featuring American rapper Gunna, as the lead single of his EP Scary Nights, on October 16. The EP was released on October 18. In March 2020, G-Eazy announced a new project featuring an indie rock sound titled Everything's Strange Here. The album was officially released on June 26, 2020.
G-Eazy released his long-anticipated fourth studio album These Things Happen Too on September 24, 2021. It was supported by the singles "Running Wild (Tumblr Girls 2)" featuring Kossisko, and "Breakdown" featuring Demi Lovato in the weeks leading up to the release date.
In 2018, G-Eazy headlined a concert for Bay Area fire relief that raised $15 million, pulled out of an H&M sponsorship deal after blowback about a sweatshirt advertisement that some considered to be racist, performed at an Everytown fundraiser on the eve of March For Our Lives, and used his platform to speak out against gun violence. Also that year, G-Eazy launched the Endless Summer Fund, which is a non-profit dedicated to helping young people reach their full potential and strengthening the Bay Area community.
In 2022, G-Eazy joined the ownership group of the Purpose-driven, professional soccer team Oakland Roots.
At Will ft. EST Gee
G-Eazy Lyrics
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Uh
If I'ma shoot, I shoot to kill
Do what I want to do at will
King, I'm a G.O.A.T., the truth, for real, ayy
Banana boat, brings in the mail
I cannot use a regular scale
Slide on the beat, acknowledge the pen
Back in in my bag, I'm at it again
Rotate the roster, just tossed out a ten
That shit just don't even matter to him
Took me a minute to comprehend
Shit that I needed, I had within
Used to place all of my trust in them
I'm never doin' that shit again
They get ahead of they self if you let 'em
They get to reachin', that shit is pathetic
They couldn't walk in my shoes if I let 'em
These size 11's, they fit a lil' different
If we have beef, I'ma go 'head and dead it
Sweet as revenge, it's success and forgiveness
Married the game, can't trust none of these bitches
I keep it two Virgils in all of my lyrics
Came in this bitch with exceptional spirit
Bulletproof vision, cannot let 'em kill it
Real ones acknowledge my shit 'cause they feel it
The rest of you want me forgotten and hidden
Uh, whoever I fuck's automatically trendin'
She wanna F everywhere like it's Fendi
The pussy gets killed every time like it's Kenny, ah
If I'ma shoot, I shoot to kill
Do what I want to do at will
King, I'm a G.O.A.T., the truth, for real, ayy
Banana boat, brings in the mail
I cannot use a regular scale
Bring me the one they use for whales (yeah, yeah)
If you seen half what I saw, you'll tell (yeah, yeah)
Before it was popular, I had them boxes from Shaq in the mail (yeah, yeah)
I beat the streets, I ain't goin' to jail (I ain't goin' to jail)
It was killed or be killed, am I goin' to hell? (Am I goin' to hell?)
I told the driver, "Ignore that lil' smell (yeah)
Just make sure you ain't drivin' too fast while I trail" (yeah, yeah)
We got Wock' lotto and straight from Valejo (yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah)
Ride through the air, in four hours, was here (in four hours, was here)
I done been too close to death to be scared (now I'll never be scared)
I get my gun when they come unprepared
Money bring shy bitches right out they shell
I don't want love, when I fuck (yeah), I might pay her (yeah)
Quarter back place, call me Geeski McNair
I'm throwin' somethin', could knock down a bird (could knock down a bird)
I don't feel nothin', especially fear (brr)
All of 'em crossed me, I ain't shed a tear (I ain't)
My heart is pure, I understand, we ain't similar
She can't wait 'til I cum, this Perc' killin' her (mwah)
She a freak, she ask me, could I spit on her (mwah)
She just prayin' that Geeski deliver her (pray I deliver her)
It's so many, I barely remember her (barely remember her)
My role is pivotal, they know I'm rich, don't forget I'm a criminal (don't forget I'm a criminal)
Yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah (what you talking 'bout? Bitch ass niggas)
If I'ma shoot, I shoot to kill
Do what I want to do at will
King, I'm a G.O.A.T., the truth, for real, ayy
Banana boat, brings in the mail
I cannot use a regular scale
Bring me the one they use for whales (whales)
If I'ma shoot, I shoot to kill
Do what I want to do at will
King, I'm a G.O.A.T., the truth, for real, ayy
Banana boat, brings in the mail
I cannot use a regular scale
Bring me the one they use for whales, ayy
The song "At Will" by G-Eazy featuring EST Gee is a fast-paced rap song that includes lyrics about success, staying true to oneself, and disregard for others who are not on the same path as the artist. In the first verse, G-Eazy asserts himself as a dominant figure in the rap scene, stating that he does what he wants and shoots to kill. He also acknowledges his greatness as a king and a G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time). The chorus repeats that same sentiment and adds that G-Eazy receives a lot of income, which he compares to the mail delivered on a banana boat. He also mentions his need for a scale used for measuring whales rather than a regular scale.
Later in the song, G-Eazy boasts about his skills as a rapper and his success pursuing a career in music despite facing hard times. He goes on to say that he no longer places his trust in others and refuses to let anyone prevent him from achieving his goals. The bridge features EST Gee's rap verse, which discusses his experiences with criminal activity and his confidence in himself as a person who will not hesitate to defend himself. He also mentions his pursuit of pleasure and his disdain for love.
Overall, "At Will" is a song that emphasizes success and confidence in oneself. G-Eazy and EST Gee use their verses to emphasize their hustle and ambition, and their determination to succeed despite their past struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
If I'ma shoot, I shoot to kill
I take action with a clear purpose to eliminate my opponent
Do what I want to do at will
I have the ability and freedom to act as I please
King, I'm a G.O.A.T., the truth, for real, ayy
I am the greatest of all time, unbeatable and authentic
Banana boat, brings in the mail
My business is profitable and lucrative
I cannot use a regular scale
My success transcends ordinary measures
Bring me the one they use for whales
I require a special instrument to comprehend my worth
Slide on the beat, acknowledge the pen
I'm effortlessly flowing with the rhythm and honoring my talent
Back in in my bag, I'm at it again
I am refocused and determined to succeed
Rotate the roster, just tossed out a ten
I am diversifying my team and removing dead weight
That shit just don't even matter to him
I'm indifferent to irrelevant distractions
Took me a minute to comprehend
It took time but I now understand
Shit that I needed, I had within
I already possessed what was necessary for success
Used to place all of my trust in them
I used to trust others too much
I'm never doin' that shit again
I learned from my mistakes and won't repeat them
They get ahead of they self if you let 'em
People become overconfident if you give them the opportunity
They get to reachin', that shit is pathetic
People become desperate and clingy
They couldn't walk in my shoes if I let 'em
Others cannot handle the challenges I face
These size 11's, they fit a lil' different
I have a unique perspective and approach to things
If we have beef, I'ma go 'head and dead it
I confront and eliminate my conflicts
Sweet as revenge, it's success and forgiveness
My success is the best revenge and I am willing to forgive others
Married the game, can't trust none of these bitches
I am committed to my career and don't trust anyone who distracts me from it
I keep it two Virgils in all of my lyrics
My music is authentic, and I stay true to myself
Came in this bitch with exceptional spirit
I started with great energy and continue to have it
Bulletproof vision, cannot let 'em kill it
I cannot allow others to destroy my vision
Real ones acknowledge my shit 'cause they feel it
Authentic people understand and appreciate my music
The rest of you want me forgotten and hidden
Others want me to fail and be forgotten
She wanna F everywhere like it's Fendi
She desires to have sex with me constantly
The pussy gets killed every time like it's Kenny, ah
She has intense orgasms every time we have sex
If you seen half what I saw, you'll tell (yeah, yeah)
If you witnessed what I have experienced, you would understand
Before it was popular, I had them boxes from Shaq in the mail (yeah, yeah)
I was ahead of the trend and received shipments from Shaq before it was common
I beat the streets, I ain't goin' to jail (I ain't goin' to jail)
I survived and thrived in tough conditions without getting arrested
It was killed or be killed, am I goin' to hell? (Am I goin' to hell?)
I had to fight to survive and sometimes wonder about the consequences
I told the driver, "Ignore that lil' smell (yeah)
I instructed my driver to disregard an unimportant issue
Just make sure you ain't drivin' too fast while I trail" (yeah, yeah)
I asked my driver to be cautious while following someone
Money bring shy bitches right out they shell
Financial success attracts introverted women
I don't want love, when I fuck (yeah), I might pay her (yeah)
I don't want an emotional connection during sex, and am willing to pay for it
Quarter back place, call me Geeski McNair
I occupy a leadership position in my field, like a quarterback
I'm throwin' somethin', could knock down a bird (could knock down a bird)
I'm so powerful that I could throw something and knock down a bird
I don't feel nothin', especially fear (brr)
I am fearless and unbothered by most things
All of 'em crossed me, I ain't shed a tear (I ain't)
People have betrayed me, but I refuse to cry about it
My heart is pure, I understand, we ain't similar
I have good intentions, but I recognize that some people are different from me
She can't wait 'til I cum, this Perc' killin' her (mwah)
She is highly aroused and the drugs intensify it
She a freak, she ask me, could I spit on her (mwah)
She has unusual sexual desires and wants me to spit on her
She just prayin' that Geeski deliver her (pray I deliver her)
She hopes that I can fulfill her deepest desires
It's so many, I barely remember her (barely remember her)
I have been with so many women that I can't keep track
My role is pivotal, they know I'm rich, don't forget I'm a criminal (don't forget I'm a criminal)
I play an important role and I am also wealthy, but I remain a criminal
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gerald Gillum, Matthew Samuels, George Stone III, Elias Sticken, Quentin Miller, Trevor Rich
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LifeLessonsWithLuis
"Rotate the roster, just tossed out a 10"
@ianramirez1532
big fan bro jk ur fake asf
@life-jz6ee
🎉😂❤
@cobracommander4369
Both killed this shit but Gerald taking it back to his roots for sure can’t wait for this album 🥶
@djdannyd816
💯💯💯💯
@LBaker805
😎oh yea
@natedogg4993
💯💯💯💯💯💯🥵🥵🥵🥵🔥🔥https://youtu.be/Nkfox6Humvc
@jaysmoove9238
@@natedogg4993 🔥🔥🎶
@pulina2909
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uD2w8ij2zMA
@g_eazy9153
honestly this song deserves more.