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.
Plastic Dreams
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
The song Plastic Dreams by G-Eazy is a reflection of the rapper’s life and aspirations. The lyrics describe how he fell asleep in a freshman class and woke up on a tour bus, highlighting how surreal his life has become since he became famous. He acknowledges the fact that he didn’t cheat to pass his tests, indicating that he has worked hard to get to where he is today. Although he’s rolled up and restless from the excitement of his dream, he still wonders if it's real. He later reveals how he has five mixtapes but still craves to create songs that can make it to the Top 40 hits.
G-Eazy also talks about how he has always dreamed of being on TV and that the thought of living his dream is unbelievable. He admits to never bragging but insists that he is closer than ever to achieving his aspirations. He concludes that he is chasing after something he has never had, and nothing tops making a living off his passion. Finally, G-Eazy speaks about never falling in love with women but rather his city and team. He declares that he is headed to the top and is taking everyone with him.
Overall, Plastic Dreams by G-Eazy is a song about the rapper's desire to create a better future for himself and those around him, as well as his determination to make his dreams come true despite any obstacles he may face.
Line by Line Meaning
Fell asleep in a freshman class, woke up on a tour bus
I started out as a student but now I'm living the life of a celebrity on tour
Somehow, someway, all my test questions passed
I didn't cheat or take shortcuts, but still passed all my exams
Man, life is but a dream, "is this shit real"
Sometimes I question if this is really happening or just a dream come true
So trill, yeah I'm rollin' at night, I can't sit still
I'm living my life to the fullest, constantly moving forward towards my goals
Five mixtapes can't change up my social status
Despite my success in music, it doesn't change how people see me as a person
And my balance, but a Top 40 hit will
Although I have financial stability, a Top 40 hit would take me to the next level
Shit, I know they see me, don't question them
I'm aware of the people watching me and their expectations, no need to question it
Dreams of being on TV, no Requiem
I've always dreamed of being on TV and won't let that dream die
I just want to live this dream, will it be what I imagined
I just want to experience my dream, but I don't know if it will meet my expectations
But nothing tops making a living off your passion
It's fulfilling to make a living off doing what you love
So either way I'm chasing after something I ain't never had
I'm going after something I've never had before and I won't give up until I achieve it
Woke up today feeling hungry as I ever have
I woke up feeling more motivated and driven than I ever have
And I don't usually ever brag
I'm not usually one to boast about my accomplishments
But these dreams aren't far anymore, you can tell them that
My dreams are getting closer and I'm more confident in achieving them
These plastic dreams
The dreams of fame and fortune in the entertainment industry, often fake and superficial
Of TV screens, and radios
The mediums through which these plastic dreams are often portrayed
Pretending everything is what it seems
The fakeness and superficiality of the entertainment industry, pretending to be something they're not
Are all I know
The only dreams I've ever had, molded by the entertainment industry
Would someone wake me up from all these plastic dreams
I'm questioning whether these dreams are really worth pursuing, and wishing for a reality check
I never love bitches, I love money and my city
I prioritize my career and my hometown over romantic relationships
Love my whole team, bout to bring them all with me
I'm loyal to my team and plan to share my success with them
I'm headed to the top of this, I'm taking bout the tippy
I'm confident in reaching the top of the entertainment industry with hard work and dedication
Hittin' parties with a couple A-list, gettin' trippy
Enjoying the party scene with famous people and getting high
Feeling myself and I ain't even did shit yet
Feeling confident in myself and my abilities, despite not having achieved much yet
Drop is bout to feed me out paper like an inkjet
My music label is about to pay me a lot of money like an inkjet printer produces paper
When I see these girls in the crowds sing my words all loud
Seeing female fans singing along to my music at concerts is a turn-on for me
I be tryin' see how many I can get wet
I enjoy pursuing sexual relationships with my female fans
Snatch them like a fishnet, game so viscous
I'm skilled at picking up women and my game is strong
Me and Skizzy Mars and like 38 bitches
Skizzy Mars and I are hanging out with a lot of women
It's all I could do so, I'mma bag two, yo
I'll pick up two women since it's the most I can handle
As long as I don't ever smash a broad, no Juno
As long as I don't get anyone pregnant like in the movie Juno, I'm good
Listen, I just made my own lane and these rappers went piranha on me
I'm confident in my unique style and other rappers are copying me now
Bittin' off everything, my style and my persona
Other rappers are copying my style and image
Homie, I just keep dreaming of the day I bang Rihanna
I have a crush on Rihanna and dream of hooking up with her
They say "I'm a dreamer", I say "wait until mañana"
People may call me a dreamer, but I'm confident that I'll achieve my dreams and it'll happen soon
Contributed by Penelope N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mr.unsaved5949
"These dreams aren't far anymore, you can tell em' that." You fuckin did it Gerald.
@0mgD4nnu20
+I am Nathaniel Fuck yeah dude!
@Atirapink98
It's not even a dream anymore, it's the reality
@isabellacefalo73
ohh fuck yes he did!
@zxrbg5272
my boy is growin up so fast :')
@kevinvega685
'em*
@live2laugh111
G-Eazy is gonna be super popular one day and then we call all say we knew him when he only had 200,000 views
@ImNotRice
Yoooo
@haohung8701
The realest OG here
@Prod5300
"He aint lying"