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.
Breathe
G-Eazy Lyrics
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But there is no discussion of it, I am cooler than you
They fly me out for shows, then I do what I'm sent to
Rappin for a thousand babes, packed inside a venue
I been killin it for ages, always checkin ages
If she ain't tryna fuck the first night we're on different pages
We pre game then we party then the after party rages
After that is when the purple smoke billows up and hazes
Chillin with a slammy slam
She could take a picture just don't put that shit on instagram
Of one night stands I am a fan
All I do is wham and bam
Think I'm not the dopest? got me mixed up like an anagram
Drinkin, smokin, now I got the spins like a merry-go
Feel like I'm the shit, everywhere I go, but really u don't hear me tho
This is like, rap game Tim Burton, scary flow
Got my shit, lined up to go, I'm prepared to blow
Breathe....
If you didn't know before, now you know, I'm the motherfuckin man
Watch me fuck around and blow and make a billion fore I go see thats the motherfuckin plan
We be swappin ho's
You put a lock on those
Looking fresh up out the 50s like the clock had froze
I got lots of flows
Nuts I go pistachios
Boy I got em buzzing from the bay to the galapagos
Cheers, now I've been slept on for years, thats a coma
Typically I fill my studio with tree aroma
Class comes easily just like a free diploma
My money stretch like yoga, got it wrapped up like a toga
All we do is mob, fool I got the coolest job
Fuck you and your mix tape boy I'm something of a music snob
Your whole style is borrowed all you rappers do is rob
If I don't know you I don't speak like a hasidic jewish mob
I got bitches on the top floor doin' blow
Burnin on this sour diesel got me movin' slow
Eazy is that rapper you'll be soon to know
I did it independently but bitch I'm movin' units tho
Breathe....
If you didn't know before, now you know, I'm the motherfuckin man
Watch me fuck around and blow and make a billion fore I go see thats the motherfuckin plan
The lyrics to G-Eazy's song "Breathe" are all about his status as a successful rapper and his experiences with partying and women. He starts off by expressing his confidence and coolness compared to others, boasting about being flown out for shows and rapping for crowds of fans. He doesn't shy away from his tendency to engage in one-night stands and partying, showcasing his wild side. He also touches on the theme of being underrated before experiencing his big break, with lyrics like "Cheers, now I've been slept on for years, that's a coma."
G-Eazy is essentially describing his rise to fame and success within the rap industry. He's proud of his accomplishments and isn't afraid to flaunt them in his lyrics. However, he also seems aware of the criticisms leveled at rappers who party excessively and have a seemingly careless attitude towards women. There's also a lot of bravado in these lyrics, with the repeated phrase "If you didn't know before, now you know, I'm the motherfuckin man."
Overall, "Breathe" is a song that celebrates G-Eazy's status as a successful rapper and his ability to enjoy his fame and fortune to the fullest. The lyrics also touch on issues like mental health (e.g. the idea of being "slept on" for years) and the tension between living a wild lifestyle and experiencing criticism and backlash for it.
Line by Line Meaning
My apologies if I'm too blunt, me no mean to offend you
I'm sorry if I come off as rude, I don't mean to hurt you
But there is no discussion of it, I am cooler than you
Let's be real, I'm way cooler than you, there's no point in arguing
They fly me out for shows, then I do what I'm sent to
I get hired to perform at concerts and I do what's expected of me
Rappin for a thousand babes, packed inside a venue
I'm performing for a room full of girls, they're all enjoying my music
I been killin it for ages, always checkin ages
I've been succeeding for a long time, always checking the ID of the girls I hook up with
If she ain't tryna fuck the first night we're on different pages
If a girl isn't interested in having sex on the first night, we're not on the same page
We pre game then we party then the after party rages
We drink and have fun before and after the concert
After that is when the purple smoke billows up and hazes
We smoke weed together and get high
I been going hammy ham
I've been going hard and enjoying myself
Chillin with a slammy slam
Hanging out with some hot girls
She could take a picture just don't put that shit on instagram
It's okay if she takes a photo, but she shouldn't post it on Instagram
Of one night stands I am a fan
I like having one night stands with girls
All I do is wham and bam
My hookups are quick and to the point
Think I'm not the dopest? got me mixed up like an anagram
If you don't think I'm the best, you're mistaken
Drinkin, smokin, now I got the spins like a merry-go
I'm drinking and smoking so much that I'm dizzy
Feel like I'm the shit, everywhere I go, but really u don't hear me tho
I think I'm amazing wherever I go, but no one else seems to notice
This is like, rap game Tim Burton, scary flow
My rapping style is unique and scary, like Tim Burton's movies
Got my shit, lined up to go, I'm prepared to blow
I'm ready to become even more successful with my music
If you didn't know before, now you know, I'm the motherfuckin man
Now you know that I'm the best in the game
Watch me fuck around and blow and make a billion fore I go see thats the motherfuckin plan
I'm planning to become a billionaire before I die
We be swappin ho's
We share girls with each other
You put a lock on those
You try to keep the girls you hook up with to yourself
Looking fresh up out the 50s like the clock had froze
We dress in a retro style that looks like it's from the 50s
I got lots of flows
I have many different rapping styles
Nuts I go pistachios
I'm crazy, like a person who eats pistachios all the time
Boy I got em buzzing from the bay to the galapagos
My music is popular everywhere, from the San Francisco Bay to the Galapagos Islands
Cheers, now I've been slept on for years, thats a coma
I haven't been recognized for my talent for a long time, it's like I've been in a coma
Typically I fill my studio with tree aroma
I like to smoke weed in my recording studio
Class comes easily just like a free diploma
Being a great rapper comes naturally to me
My money stretch like yoga, got it wrapped up like a toga
I have a lot of money and it's very secure
All we do is mob, fool I got the coolest job
All we do is hang out and have fun, I have the best job in the world
Fuck you and your mix tape boy I'm something of a music snob
I don't care about other people's music, I only like what I like
Your whole style is borrowed all you rappers do is rob
Other rappers copy each other's styles
If I don't know you I don't speak like a hasidic jewish mob
If I don't know you, I won't talk to you like I'm part of a Jewish gang
I got bitches on the top floor doin' blow
I have girls doing cocaine on the top floor of my building
Burnin on this sour diesel got me movin' slow
Smoking this weed is making me feel sluggish
Eazy is that rapper you'll be soon to know
I'm the rapper that everyone will soon know about
I did it independently but bitch I'm movin' units tho
I've been successful on my own, but now I'm selling a lot of albums
Contributed by Leah V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Anthony
"Eazy is that rapper you'll be soon to know." Cleanest line ever made.
YNO
That part
Charlie B
@YNO yesssss
S G
This beat is fucking insane.
Michael Guidry
👌👌
YNO
That part
Charlie B
YES!!!!!!
J.Hurs
almost 10 years later. still bangin
Charlie B
love this beat. fire🔥🔥🔥🔥
partyhous3
this is easily in his top 5 most slept on songs, so underrated