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.
Pampers
G-Eazy Lyrics
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Somehow, someway, all my test questions passed
And I didn't even take shortcuts
Man, life is but a dream, "is this shit real"
So trill, yeah I'm rollin' at night, I can't sit still
Five mixtapes can't change up my social status
And my balance, but a Top 40 hit will
Shit, I know they see me, don't question them
I just want to live this dream, will it be what I imagined
But nothing tops making a living off your passion
So either way I'm chasing after something I ain't never had
Woke up today feeling hungry as I ever have
And I don't usually ever brag
But these dreams aren't far anymore, you can tell them that
These plastic dreams
Of TV screens, and radios
Pretending everything is what it seems
These plastic dreams
Are all I know
Would someone wake me up from all these plastic dreams
I never love bitches, I love money and my city
Love my whole team, bout to bring them all with me
I'm headed to the top of this, I'm taking bout the tippy
Hittin' parties with a couple A-list, gettin' trippy
Feeling myself and I ain't even did shit yet
Drop is bout to feed me out paper like an inkjet
When I see these girls in the crowds sing my words all loud
I be tryin' see how many I can get wet
Snatch them like a fishnet, game so viscous
Me and Skizzy Mars and like 38 bitches
It's all I could do so, I'mma bag two, yo
As long as I don't ever smash a broad, no Juno
Listen, I just made my own lane and these rappers went piranha on me
Bittin' off everything, my style and my persona
Homie, I just keep dreaming of the day I bang Rihanna
They say "I'm a dreamer", I say "wait until mañana"
These plastic dreams
Of TV screens, and radios
Pretending everything is what it seems
These plastic dreams
Are all I know
Would someone wake me up from all these plastic dreams
In G-Eazy's song Pampers, the lyrics detail his meteoric rise in the music industry. He starts off talking about falling asleep in a freshman class and waking up on a tour bus, all while passing his tests without shortcuts. He reflects on how surreal his life feels and that he can't sit still because he's too excited. He acknowledges that his five mixtapes haven't changed his social status, but having a top 40 hit will. Despite the materialistic dreams of fame and TV screens, he ultimately just wants to make a living off his passion and chase after something he's never had. The chorus focuses on these "plastic dreams" of fame and fortune that he can't seem to escape from.
The second verse delves into G-Eazy's love for money, his city, and his team. He's determined to bring everyone up to the top with him and partake in the lavish lifestyle that comes with being a successful artist. He's confident in his abilities to make it big and boasts about the girls who come to his shows singing his lyrics, hoping they'll end up hooked on his charm. He acknowledges the "piranhas" in the industry who copy his style and persona but ultimately keeps his eyes on the prize – dreaming of the day he can be with Rihanna. The chorus ultimately reminds us that despite the glitz and glamour, it's all just an illusion.
One interesting fact about this song is that it was released as part of G-Eazy's "B-Sides" project in 2012, which was a collection of previously unreleased tracks. Another interesting tidbit is that the song references the movie Juno when G-Eazy raps "As long as I don't ever smash a broad, no Juno." The line is a reference to the plot of Juno where the teenage protagonist decides to give her baby up for adoption. Additionally, the song features Skizzy Mars, who was relatively unknown at the time of the song's release in 2012 but has since grown a significant following.
The chords for the song are not widely available, as it is primarily a hip-hop track with a beat-heavy instrumental.
Line by Line Meaning
Fell asleep in a freshman class, woke up on a tour bus
I went to sleep in class, but I woke up on a tour bus, my life has changed dramatically.
Somehow, someway, all my test questions passed
I didn't study but passed all the tests, a lucky break.
And I didn't even take shortcuts
I didn't cheat, I made it to where I am now purely through hard work.
Man, life is but a dream, "is this shit real"
Sometimes I can't believe everything that has happened to me, it feels like a dream.
So trill, yeah I'm rollin' at night, I can't sit still
I'm so excited about the life I'm living that I can't calm down.
Five mixtapes can't change up my social status
Even though I've released several mixtapes, my social status hasn't changed much.
And my balance, but a Top 40 hit will
While I haven't made much money from music yet, a Top 40 hit would change that.
Shit, I know they see me, don't question them
I know people recognize me, there's no need to question that fact.
Dreams of being on TV, no Requiem
I dream of being on TV, and I won't let that dream fade away.
I just want to live this dream, will it be what I imagined
I want to live my dream, but I'm not sure if it will live up to my expectations.
But nothing tops making a living off your passion
Making a living from doing what you love is the ultimate goal.
So either way I'm chasing after something I ain't never had
I'm chasing after something I've never experienced before.
Woke up today feeling hungry as I ever have
I woke up today feeling more motivated than ever before.
And I don't usually ever brag
I don't usually brag about my achievements.
But these dreams aren't far anymore, you can tell them that
My dreams are coming closer to reality, others can see that too.
"I never love bitches, I love money and my city
I don't love women, I love making money and representing my city.
Love my whole team, bout to bring them all with me
I love my team, and I plan on bringing them along for the ride.
I'm headed to the top of this, I'm taking bout the tippy
I'm aiming to reach the top, nothing less will suffice.
Hittin' parties with a couple A-list, gettin' trippy
I'm partying with A-list celebrities and getting high.
Feeling myself and I ain't even did shit yet
I'm confident in myself despite not having accomplished much yet.
Drop is bout to feed me out paper like an inkjet
My music is about to make me a lot of money.
When I see these girls in the crowds sing my words all loud
Seeing girls sing my music loudly at concerts is an amazing experience.
I be tryin' see how many I can get wet
I try to see how many girls I can attract with my music.
Snatch them like a fishnet, game so viscous
I attract girls easily, and my approach is aggressive.
Me and Skizzy Mars and like 38 bitches
Me and Skizzy Mars have a lot of girls with us.
It's all I could do so, I'mma bag two, yo
I'll settle for getting two girls tonight since that's all I can handle.
As long as I don't ever smash a broad, no Juno
I'd rather not have unprotected sex so as not to risk pregnancy.
Listen, I just made my own lane and these rappers went piranha on me
I've carved out my own path and now other rappers are trying to copy me.
Bittin' off everything, my style and my persona
Other rappers are copying my style and personality.
Homie, I just keep dreaming of the day I bang Rihanna
My ultimate fantasy is to have sex with Rihanna.
They say "I'm a dreamer", I say "wait until mañana"
Some say I'm a dreamer, but I say just wait until tomorrow to see what I'll do next.
These plastic dreams
Dreams of wealth, fame, and success that are not grounded in reality.
Of TV screens, and radios
Dreams of appearing on TV and being played on the radio.
Pretending everything is what it seems
Believing that the glamorous lifestyle seen on TV is real and attainable.
Are all I know
These plastic dreams are all I have.
Would someone wake me up from all these plastic dreams
I wish someone could snap me out of these unrealistic dreams of fame and fortune.
Contributed by Kaitlyn M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alan Cast
That album cover tho
Liam Whiteman
How do i get this song?? I cant find it on itunes
Blue
So this was on this mixtape and the Epedemic LP
BurtonsNightmare
Time traveling and digging up shit
Celina Arroyo
Gerald❤️
shinobi
Fuck this is song is hard
AC
"Huggies Brand" he said
R G
Dig the Hair cut ...