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.
Lady Killers
G-Eazy Lyrics
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There sure ain't nothin' iller
Man I'm a lady killer, if I want her I'mma steal her
I promise I could make her fly away like caterpillars
So if you don't know by now then you should probably get familiar
My, my leather jacket, thriller
There sure ain't nothin' iller
Man I'm a lady killer, if I want her I'mma steal her
So if you don't know by now then you should probably get familiar
So if you don't know by now then you should probably get familiar
So if you don't know by now then you should probably get familiar
I been through like a hundred cities
Signed a thousand titties, I'm talkin' millions of bitties
I'm a dog, I chase that kitty, if your girlfriend is pretty
Chances are I'm tryin' to snatch so I could slay and take her with me
Bro I'm the man, did you not know that?
Your girl want me to take a picture with her on her Kodak
And you're so wack, she knows that
I be where the coke and smoke at
See her friend and now I'm going for that three like I'm Steve Novak
Don't be mad at me if she leaves
You should always know not to fuck around with thieves
She just wants to kick it with some g's
Smoke some trees, pop some p's, later she'll be on her knees
And I'm gone
So if you really want her for your own
Be worried if I show up on her phone
You don't want to leave the two of us alone
'Cause I'mma probably take her somewhere soon to bone
Got on my leather jacket, thriller
There sure ain't nothin' iller
Man I'm a lady killer, if I want her I'mma steal her
I promise I could make her fly away like caterpillars
So if you don't know by now then you should probably get familiar
So if you don't know by now then you should probably get familiar
So if you don't know by now then you should probably get familiar
Hoodie, oh jeez, goddamn, look at all my followers
Bitches ride the wagon, but I'd rather give her cholera
Many look at me like I ain't even got a fuckin' plan (fuckin plan)
Alright, that's 'cause I'm the fuckin' man
Yo girl on some Romeo and Juliet
'Cause she would rather kill herself than ever be with you again
So I swoop in and tell her, if her parents don't approve of me
That don't change a goddamn thing, girl, I don't buy no jewelry
Never spendin' money on a necklace
Or a bracelet, let's just face it, like you better when I'm wasted
And you like me when I'm silent, silent but I'm deadly
Me and G some lady killers, let me start the medley like, hello (hi there)
And please don't put your number in my phone (Don't do that)
'Cause I might text you after all of this Patron (my bad)
It tends to help me out when I'm feelin' alone
But I don't wanna go, I don't, I don't wanna go
Got on my leather jacket, thriller
There sure ain't nothin' iller
Man I'm a lady killer, if I want her I'mma steal her
I promise I could make her fly away like caterpillars
So if you don't know by now then you should probably get familiar
So if you don't know by now then you should probably get familiar
So if you don't know by now then you should probably get familiar
The lyrics of G-Eazy's "Lady Killers" are controversial and divisive. The song is all about G's sexual escapades with various women, often involving him stealing someone's girlfriend or getting them into bed as quickly as possible. He details his intentions, his tactics, and his successes without remorse or any sense of shame. The lyrics are unapologetic and intended to be sung with a sense of swagger and machismo.
The first verse sets the tone for the song, as G-Eazy boasts about his abilities to seduce any girl he wants. He compares himself to a caterpillar, implying that he can transform any girl from a mild-mannered creature into something wild and carefree, ready to fly away wherever he takes her. He encourages the listener to get familiar with his leather jacket, a reference to both his reputation as a "lady killer" and his sense of style.
The second verse takes a turn towards bragging about his celebrity and popularity, as G-Eazy name-drops some cities where he's performed and talks about "signing a thousand titties." He also implies that he's not interested in relationships or settling down, instead preferring to "slay" and move on. He's not afraid to call out guys who might feel threatened by him, saying that he's the man and they're just wack.
The third verse features a guest appearance from Hoodie Allen, who takes a more self-deprecating approach but still manages to brag about his success with women. They both refer to themselves as "lady killers" and describe how they enjoy taking girls away from their significant others. The chorus repeats the same message, that if you don't know by now that G-Eazy is a lady killer, you should get familiar with him.
Overall, the song is meant to be provocative and controversial, with a sense of humor and irony mixed in. It's not meant to be taken too seriously, but it does raise some questions about the kinds of attitudes and behaviors that are celebrated in popular culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Got on my leather jacket, thriller
I'm wearing my favorite leather jacket and feeling good.
There sure ain't nothin' iller
This leather jacket is the coolest thing on the planet.
Man I'm a lady killer, if I want her I'mma steal her
I'm smooth with the ladies and can get any girl I want.
I promise I could make her fly away like caterpillars
I can sweep her off her feet and make her feel amazing.
So if you don't know by now then you should probably get familiar
If you haven't figured out how great I am by now, you need to catch up.
I been through like a hundred cities
I'm well-traveled and experienced.
Signed a thousand titties, I'm talkin' millions of bitties
I'm famous and have lots of female fans.
Your girl want me to take a picture with her on her Kodak
Girls love me and want to take pictures with me.
She just wants to kick it with some g's
Girls want to hang out with me and my friends who are also cool guys.
So if you really want her for your own
If you want to keep your girl, you better watch out for me.
'Cause I'mma probably take her somewhere soon to bone
I'm likely going to take her somewhere to have sex with her.
Hoodie, oh jeez, goddamn, look at all my followers
I've got a lot of fans on social media.
Bitches ride the wagon, but I'd rather give her cholera
Girls are only interested in me because I'm popular, not because I'm a good person.
Many look at me like I ain't even got a fuckin' plan
Some people don't understand my carefree attitude and don't think I have any direction in life.
Alright, that's 'cause I'm the fuckin' man
I know what I'm doing and am confident in myself.
'Cause she would rather kill herself than ever be with you again
Your girlfriend hates you and would rather be with me instead.
Never spendin' money on a necklace
I don't waste my money on expensive jewelry.
Like you better when I'm wasted
Girls find me more attractive when I'm drunk.
Me and G some lady killers, let me start the medley like, hello
Me and G-Eazy are great with the ladies, and we're going to start singing a song about it.
And please don't put your number in my phone
Don't give me your number because I might text you later when I'm drunk.
But I don't wanna go, I don't, I don't wanna go
I don't want to leave the party yet because I'm having too much fun being a lady killer.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEVEN MARKOWITZ, GERALD GILLUM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@austinzyvoloski8454
You're not built like that
Homie, don't get kilt like that
Always browsing 20,000 I'm trying to be Wilt like that
Sick as fuck, I'm ill like that
Roll up then I will light that
I just keep it real like that
I'm taking chicks I'll steal like that
When I get that look in my eye
Can't stop me, don't even try
Text me soon as I will reply
Next up you'll be waving her bye
Then she's gonners; ain't hard to tell
She's smart as hell - that's honors
Don't sleep because it's too easy, I'm out here robbing yawners
Yeah, every night I'm signing boobs with sharpie pens
Crew's rambunctious, raging 'till the party ends
Catch me crashing openings at galleries with artsy friends
Rich girls pull up, park the 'Benz
Flip her, see how far she bends
We start the trends, it's true
This is what I do man, this is nothing new
I feel sorry for the dude who's cuffing you
Girl it's up to you, let me know what to do
Take her down and afterwards she gets around and loves the crew
@afflictionsss
WHY IS THIS REMIX NOT ON SPOTIFYYYY
@aa.3ly
OMG RIGHT?!
@yadiratorres388
Or Apple Music
@purplepanda9419
It used to be 😭😭
@connorhealy7128
Facts like I need it on Spotify now
@Nightdrives
@@connorhealy7128it’s coming tomorrow
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this is now on Spotify y’all we won 😤
@joysonapon
I just need this on spotify❤
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It is on spotify now
@skqvi
I NEED THIS ON SPOTIFY 😭😭