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.
For This
G-Eazy Lyrics
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I waited all my life for this
They told me that I won't make it
(We used to say, yeah, we used to say)
All my life for this
They told me that I won't make it
But I made it
It's tough not to get anxious
Exercising my patience
I thought it never would happen
I swear I waited for ages
Had faith in the journey
I said "let's see where it takes us"
We want gratification
But see it happens in stages
With a team on my back
A couple times might have cracked
But never broke and I can hold them in fact
Man, you know how much weight was on him?
Must have came from within'
My lanky ass don't even go to the gym
And now I'm in, just one, but twenty mixtapes to my name
A lot of y'all would lose your appetites
With a distaste for the game
Lot of y'all would call it quits
Because you just chase for the fame
Tell my story to inspire you
Just in case you're the same
Self-made, now I employed ten of my friends
Tryna move moms out the Honda
Tryna send her a Benz
Appreciate it all 'cause there's no telling when this shit ends
Unless it's all a dream and then it depends, well, yeah
I waited all my life for this
They told me that I won't make it
(We used to say, yeah, we used to say)
All my life for this
They told me that I won't make it
But I made it
(Listen) And all we ever wanted was chances
Dreams of life changing, checks from label advances
Copping mansions
The kind of conversations marijuana enhances
Back then I let them know what my plans is
A poet in sixteen bar stanzas
Sixteen with dreams so far fetched no one understands us
Playing shows in stadiums
Where everybody way up in the stands is
Standing on their feet, I paint the picture on canvas
That I seen, in my dreams in quick visions and glances
Woke up in NYC today, don't think we're in Kansas
Anymore, but sometimes it's hard to be sure
'Cause if I dreamed that it happened, did it actually or?
Am I just still asleep, and none of it's real
Wake up tomorrow right back in the struggle
Tryna come up and build
I don't know this shit gets deep and ignorance is bliss
It's all I've ever loved, I waited my whole life for this, yeah
I waited all my life for this
(I swear I waited so fucking long)
They told me that I won't make it
(We used to say, yeah, we used to say)
All my life for this
They told me that I won't make it
(We always knew this shit would happen, yeah)
But I made it
Yeah, reporting live from NYC
Two thousand and fifteen and forever
Yeah, uh, yeah
I don't know how to end this shit
Yeah, uh, yeah
I waited all my life for this
They told me that I won't make it
All my life for this
They told me that I won't make it
But I made it
The song "For This" by G-Eazy, featuring IAMNOBODI, is an anthem for anyone who has had to overcome adversity to achieve their goals. In the song, G-Eazy reflects on his journey to success despite being told that he wouldn't make it. Through his lyrics, G-Eazy encourages his listeners to have faith in their dreams and to persist even when faced with obstacles.
The first verse of the song shows G-Eazy's perseverance and patience. He talks about waiting for ages and having faith in the journey despite the fact that success doesn't come overnight. He also mentions the weight of responsibility that he feels for his team and the pressure that comes with being successful. In the second verse, G-Eazy reflects on the aspirations that he and his team had before they made it big. He talks about wanting to live in mansions and have conversations that are enhanced by marijuana. He also questions the reality of his success, wondering if it's all just a dream.
The chorus of the song is a mantra that G-Eazy repeats throughout the song. It's a reminder to himself and to his listeners that despite what others may say, they can achieve their dreams.
Overall, the song "For This" captures the journey of overcoming obstacles and achieving success. G-Eazy's lyrics are honest and raw, making it a relatable anthem for anyone who has had to struggle to achieve their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
I waited all my life for this
My whole life led up to this moment
They told me that I won't make it
People doubted my abilities to achieve my goals
(We used to say, yeah, we used to say)
I had friends who supported me despite the naysayers
But I made it
I surpassed everyone's expectations and achieved success
It's tough not to get anxious
It's difficult to remain patient during the journey to success
Exercising my patience
I actively worked on being more patient
I thought it never would happen
I had doubts that my dreams would come true
I swear I waited for ages
It felt like I waited a long time for my dreams to come true
Had faith in the journey
I trusted the process of reaching my goals
We want gratification
We desire instant rewards without waiting for the process to unfold
But see it happens in stages
Success is achieved through a process and not immediately
With a team on my back
I had people supporting me throughout my journey
Must have came from within'
I had the inner drive to succeed
Now I'm in, just one, but twenty mixtapes to my name
I have released twenty mixtapes and achieved success in the music industry
Lot of y'all would call it quits
Many people would have given up on their dreams
Tell my story to inspire you
I share my experiences to motivate others to pursue their dreams
Self-made, now I employed ten of my friends
I created job opportunities for my friends
Tryna come up and build
I am still trying to improve and grow in my career
I don't know how to end this shit
I am unsure of how to conclude this song
Yeah, reporting live from NYC
I am currently in New York City
Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gerald Gillum, Alexander Chigbue
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@salvingomes4226
Yeah, yeah, ah, yeah
I waited all my life for this
They told me that I won't make it
(We used to say, yeah, we used to say)
All my life for this
They told me that I won't make it
But I made it
It's tough not to get anxious
Exercising my patience
I thought it never would happen
I swear I waited for ages
Had faith in the journey
I said "let's see where it takes us"
We want gratification
But see it happens in stages
With a team on my back
A couple times might have cracked
But never broke and I can hold them in fact
Man, you know how much weight was on him?
Must have came from within'
My lanky ass don't even go to the gym
And now I'm in, just one, but twenty mixtapes to my name
A lot of y'all would lose your appetites
With a distaste for the game
Lot of y'all would call it quits
Because you just chase for the fame
Tell my story to inspire you
Just in case you're the same
Self-made, now I employed ten of my friends
Tryna move moms out the Honda
Tryna send her a Benz
Appreciate it all 'cause there's no telling when this shit ends
Unless it's all a dream and then it depends, well, yeah
I waited all my life for this
They told me that I won't make it
(We used to say, yeah, we used to say)
All my life for this
They told me that I won't make it
But I made it
And all we ever wanted was chances
Dreams of life changing, checks from label advances
Copping mansions
The kind of conversations marijuana enhances
Back then I let them know what my plans is
A poet in sixteen bar stanzas
Sixteen with dreams so far fetched no one understands us
Playing shows in stadiums
Where everybody way up in the stands is
Standing on their feet, I paint the picture on canvas
That I seen, in my dreams in quick visions and glances
Woke up in NYC today, don't think we're in Kansas
Anymore, but sometimes it's hard to be sure
'Cause if I dreamed that it happened, did it actually or?
Am I just still asleep, and none of it's real
Wake up tomorrow right back in the struggle
Tryna come up and build
I don't know this shit gets deep and ignorance is bliss
It's all I've ever loved, I waited my whole life for this, yeah
I waited all my life for this
(I swear I waited so fucking long)
They told me that I won't make it
(We used to say, yeah, we used to say)
All my life for this
They told me that I won't make it
(We always knew this shit would happen, yeah)
But I made it
Yeah, reporting live from NYC
Two thousand and fifteen and forever
Yeah, uh, yeah
I don't know how to end this shit
Yeah, uh, yeah
I waited all my life for this
They told me that I won't make it
All my life for this
They told me that I won't make it
But I made it
@salvingomes4226
Yeah, yeah, ah, yeah
I waited all my life for this
They told me that I won't make it
(We used to say, yeah, we used to say)
All my life for this
They told me that I won't make it
But I made it
It's tough not to get anxious
Exercising my patience
I thought it never would happen
I swear I waited for ages
Had faith in the journey
I said "let's see where it takes us"
We want gratification
But see it happens in stages
With a team on my back
A couple times might have cracked
But never broke and I can hold them in fact
Man, you know how much weight was on him?
Must have came from within'
My lanky ass don't even go to the gym
And now I'm in, just one, but twenty mixtapes to my name
A lot of y'all would lose your appetites
With a distaste for the game
Lot of y'all would call it quits
Because you just chase for the fame
Tell my story to inspire you
Just in case you're the same
Self-made, now I employed ten of my friends
Tryna move moms out the Honda
Tryna send her a Benz
Appreciate it all 'cause there's no telling when this shit ends
Unless it's all a dream and then it depends, well, yeah
I waited all my life for this
They told me that I won't make it
(We used to say, yeah, we used to say)
All my life for this
They told me that I won't make it
But I made it
And all we ever wanted was chances
Dreams of life changing, checks from label advances
Copping mansions
The kind of conversations marijuana enhances
Back then I let them know what my plans is
A poet in sixteen bar stanzas
Sixteen with dreams so far fetched no one understands us
Playing shows in stadiums
Where everybody way up in the stands is
Standing on their feet, I paint the picture on canvas
That I seen, in my dreams in quick visions and glances
Woke up in NYC today, don't think we're in Kansas
Anymore, but sometimes it's hard to be sure
'Cause if I dreamed that it happened, did it actually or?
Am I just still asleep, and none of it's real
Wake up tomorrow right back in the struggle
Tryna come up and build
I don't know this shit gets deep and ignorance is bliss
It's all I've ever loved, I waited my whole life for this, yeah
I waited all my life for this
(I swear I waited so fucking long)
They told me that I won't make it
(We used to say, yeah, we used to say)
All my life for this
They told me that I won't make it
(We always knew this shit would happen, yeah)
But I made it
Yeah, reporting live from NYC
Two thousand and fifteen and forever
Yeah, uh, yeah
I don't know how to end this shit
Yeah, uh, yeah
I waited all my life for this
They told me that I won't make it
All my life for this
They told me that I won't make it
But I made it
@hughjanus1610
Thanks man
@EsotericArnold
This is the type of song that you play when you just did some dope ass shit with your life.
@TURTWIG094
The beauty of this album is that it brings out every emotion in existence
@hughjanus1610
Almost cried when this song started on my playlist
Some songs become engraved in your heart man I swear
@thotdestroyer9272
this song gives me so much joy and inspiration to keep going no matter what, the chorus gives me joy
@anthonyporter5093
Best track on the album, want to hear more songs like this.
@juanespinoza9746
This beat. This song. Gerald doesn't get enough recognition.
@rookie713
um...the dude is popular as hell in the rap industry. Don't get me wrong, I like Gerald and his songs but is way too popular. So he does get recognition.
@projectman274
Well i feel like he doesnt get enough recognition too. all the other rappers are always playin on the radio. I NEVER hear any of G eazy's songs on the radio