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.
This Is Me
G-Eazy Lyrics
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That's old enough to start imagining and plenty fears
Or will I go cause I don't fit in here with any peers
Know there's more to life than smokin' weed and drinkin' many beers
And partyin' but what else to do
When needin' a lord of fame isn't helping you
Wish I could tell Jay-Z I see myself in you
I started with a dream and now I'm tryna be wealthy too
And walkin' down a tight rope you balance bought to fall
The label's keep tellin' me I'm talented and all
But I need another candy girl to really have it all
I'm hungrier than ever for a check
And plus my situations not at all what you'd expect
I work my ass off, I'm always stickin' out my neck
Cause they say the real currency ain't cash but respect
But if you have one without the other
That means that your a stupid motherfucker
I hate bein' broke, but havin' all the fame
And not havin' to deal and have to be the blame
I wanna win bread and bring it home so after all we can live right
And give half of it to mom just to get right
And just to prove to her, I know she wasn't psycho
For always supportin' this dream, she was right though
But its tough when life's as stormy as the weather
And her health isn't gettin' any better
And everyday's a struggle, the most recent trouble was her job
She caught me cryin', told me she was laid off, God
But she told me, keep my spirits up high
She workin' I'll just keep on pushin', aimin' for the sky
And people wonder why I spend everyday high
Cause my life isn't how its supposed to be, but I try
Keep feelin' that I'm livin' life wrong
But then I stop trippin' as soon as I hit the bong
I go out to the club, pretend my problems all gone
I see chicks at my shows, know the words to my songs
My new girl told me "G" please promise me
If we gon' be together, you gon' have to give me honesty
And honestly I'm tryin' baby listen
But it's bitches everyday that see your spot is where they wanna be
I'm tryna do the best that I can for you
I feel that you deserve that and I care for you
Cause while a groupie might love you when your big
Soon as the fame goes, they ain't there for you real
A rappers girlfriend, best spot for a wife
And this is just to give a snap shot of my life
For all you haters gossipin' and speakin' all freely
Feelin' like you know me cause you listen to my CD
Because I'm in the lime light, you can go and start
A bunch of fuckin' rumors, shit is rippin' me apart
A one hit I don't give a shit, the other one I'm sick of it
This is just to tell you what the business is, this is it
This is it, yea I'm sick of it
See my biggest problem is that I give a shit
If I ain't care I swear I'd probably be fine
But its that, this shit is killin' my mind
Damn
And that's real
This is me
The lyrics of G-Eazy's song "This Is Me" reflect on the struggles and pressures that come with being a young musician trying to make it in the industry. He speaks about feeling conflicted about his desires for fame and fortune and being frustrated with the constant need to party to maintain appearances. He acknowledges the difficulty of balancing it all while striving to be successful and respected for his talent.
G-Eazy also talks about his mother's health struggles and how her recent job loss added to the stress of his already hectic life. He expresses his desire to support and provide for his family and promises to do his best for his girlfriend while acknowledging the risks that come with being in the public eye. Throughout the song, G-Eazy reflects on the double-edged sword of fame and success, recognizing that while it may bring temporary happiness and validation, it is not a solution to his problems.
The song's raw honesty and vulnerability have resonated with many young artists and fans alike, with its message of perseverance and staying true to oneself. The lyrics of "This Is Me" promote the idea of focusing on personal growth and authenticity rather than simply seeking external validation through fame and material wealth.
Line by Line Meaning
Last week I had a thought I'm 20 years
Recently, I realized that I am 20 years old and this is an age where I can start thinking about my future and I have a lot of fears and doubts related to it.
That's old enough to start imagining and plenty fears
Being 20 years old, a person can start thinking and imagining about their future, but this can also bring in a lot of fears and uncertainties.
Or will I go cause I don't fit in here with any peers
I am not sure if I will succeed and be able to fit in with my peers as I have different aspirations and goals than them.
Know there's more to life than smokin' weed and drinkin' many beers
I understand that there is more to life than just partying and indulging in substances like weed and alcohol.
And partyin' but what else to do
I enjoy partying, but I also want to find something else to do that will help me in achieving my dreams and goals.
When needin' a lord of fame isn't helping you
Merely wanting fame and recognition is not going to help me in the long run when it comes to achieving my desires and aspirations.
Wish I could tell Jay-Z I see myself in you
I admire Jay-Z and would like to connect with him to tell him that I see my aspirations and drive in him.
I started with a dream and now I'm tryna be wealthy too
I had a dream that I am pursuing and now I am trying to achieve financial success as well.
But its tough when your balancin' it all
It is challenging to try and balance everything in my life while pursuing my dreams and aspirations.
And walkin' down a tight rope you balance bought to fall
Sometimes it feels like I am walking a tight rope and could fall at any moment while trying to maintain balance in my life.
The label's keep tellin' me I'm talented and all
My label keeps telling me that I am talented, but I know that there is more to success and fulfillment than just talent.
But I need another candy girl to really have it all
I feel like I need a significant other, or in other words, a 'candy girl' to really achieve and enjoy success.
I'm hungrier than ever for a check
I am more motivated than ever to make money and achieve financial stability.
And plus my situations not at all what you'd expect
My current situation is not what people would expect it to be based on the fact that I have achieved some level of success in my career.
I work my ass off, I'm always stickin' out my neck
I am constantly working hard and putting myself out there to achieve success.
Cause they say the real currency ain't cash but respect
People say that respect is the true currency, not just money.
But if you have one without the other
However, having either respect or money without the other is not enough for true success and fulfillment.
That means that your a stupid motherfucker
If you only have one of respect or money and not the other, it means that you are not thinking intelligently and strategically about your life and goals.
I hate bein' broke, but havin' all the fame
I hate being broke, but I also understand that having fame alone is not enough to achieve true success and happiness.
And not havin' to deal and have to be the blame
I don't want to be in a situation where I don't have to deal with problems or take responsibility for my actions.
I wanna win bread and bring it home so after all we can live right
I want to earn money and provide for myself and my loved ones so that we can live a comfortable and happy life.
And give half of it to mom just to get right
I want to give half of my earnings to my mother so that she can also live a comfortable and happy life.
And just to prove to her, I know she wasn't psycho
I want to prove to my mother that she was not crazy to believe in my dreams and aspirations and that I am capable of achieving them.
For always supportin' this dream, she was right though
My mother has always supported my dreams, and I want to show her that her support and belief in me was not misguided.
But its tough when life's as stormy as the weather
It is hard to pursue my dreams and aspirations when my personal life is as turbulent and difficult as a stormy weather.
And her health isn't gettin' any better
My mother's health is not improving, which adds more pressure and stress to my already difficult life.
And everyday's a struggle, the most recent trouble was her job
Everyday presents a new challenge, and the most recent one was my mother losing her job.
She caught me cryin', told me she was laid off, God
My mother saw me crying when she told me about losing her job, which shows how much we depend on each other emotionally.
But she told me, keep my spirits up high
My mother encouraged me to stay positive and not lose hope in achieving my dreams and goals.
She workin' I'll just keep on pushin', aimin' for the sky
My mother is still working hard despite her difficult situation, and I will continue to push and aim high in pursuing my own dreams and aspirations.
And people wonder why I spend everyday high
Some people may not understand why I indulge in substances like weed, but it is because I am struggling with my life and trying to cope with my stress and challenges.
Cause my life isn't how its supposed to be, but I try
My life is not what I thought it would be, but despite that, I am still trying to pursue my dreams and make the best of it.
Keep feelin' that I'm livin' life wrong
I often feel like I am not living my life correctly, which adds to my anxiety and struggles.
But then I stop trippin' as soon as I hit the bong
When I indulge in substances like weed, I can forget about my problems and worries for a while and find some relief.
I go out to the club, pretend my problems all gone
When I go out to clubs and parties, I can pretend that my problems don't exist for a while and enjoy myself.
I see chicks at my shows, know the words to my songs
I feel good and validated when I see women at my shows who know the words to my songs and are fans of my work.
My new girl told me "G" please promise me
My new girlfriend asked me to promise her something important.
If we gon' be together, you gon' have to give me honesty
If we are going to be in a relationship, my girlfriend expects me to be honest with her.
And honestly I'm tryin' baby listen
I am trying my best to be honest and open with my girlfriend.
But it's bitches everyday that see your spot is where they wanna be
There are many women who are attracted to me because of my success and who want to be with me for the wrong reasons.
I'm tryna do the best that I can for you
I am trying my best to be a good partner and fulfill my girlfriend's expectations.
I feel that you deserve that and I care for you
I care for my girlfriend and feel that she deserves the best, which I am trying to provide.
Cause while a groupie might love you when your big
There will be women who will only love and be attracted to me when I am successful and famous.
Soon as the fame goes, they ain't there for you real
However, these same women will not stick around when my fame and success fades away and I am no longer in the public eye.
A rappers girlfriend, best spot for a wife
Having a rapper as a boyfriend can be seen as desirable, but it is also a lot of work and not necessarily a spot for a wife.
And this is just to give a snap shot of my life
This is just a small glimpse into my life and the struggles and challenges that come with pursuing dreams and success in the music industry.
For all you haters gossipin' and speakin' all freely
This is a message to all the people who judge and criticize me without really knowing me or my struggles.
Feelin' like you know me cause you listen to my CD
Just listening to my music does not mean that you truly know me and my life experiences.
Because I'm in the lime light, you can go and start
Just because I am famous and in the public eye, it does not give people the right to spread gossip and rumors about me.
A bunch of fuckin' rumors, shit is rippin' me apart
The rumors and gossip about me are affecting me and causing me emotional distress and pain.
A one hit I don't give a shit, the other one I'm sick of it
I don't care about only having one hit song, but I am tired of hearing my other songs played repeatedly.
This is just to tell you what the business is, this is it
This is my way of letting people know what the music industry and fame is really like, and what I am going through on a personal level.
This is it, yea I'm sick of it
This is my life and what I am currently going through, and I am tired of it.
See my biggest problem is that I give a shit
My biggest problem is that I care too much, and this causes me to be affected by rumors, criticism, and struggles.
If I ain't care I swear I'd probably be fine
If I did not care so much about my career and my loved ones, I would be happier and less stressed.
But its that, this shit is killin' my mind
However, the stress and struggles of my life and career are taking a toll on my mental health and well-being.
Damn
An expression of frustration and emotion about the hardships of life and success in the music industry.
And that's real
A statement to acknowledge the truth and difficult reality of my life and experiences.
This is me
This is who I am and what I am going through, and I am trying my best to navigate through the challenges and achieve my goals.
Contributed by Ruby S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Haziq Salam
Lyrics:
Last week I had a thought I'm twenty years
That's old enough to start imagining and plenty fears
or will I go cause I don't fit in here with any peers
know there's more to life than smoking weed and drinkin' beers and partyin'
but what else to do when needin' a lord of fame
Wish I could tell Jay-Z I see myself in you
I started with a dream and now I'm tryin' to be wealthy, too
But it's tough when you're balancin' it all and walking down a tight rope, you balance 'bout to fall
The label's keep tellin' me I'm talented and all
But I need another candy girl to really have it all
I'm hungrier than ever for a check
My situations not at all what you'd expect
I work my ass off
I'm always stickin' out my neck
Cause they say the real currency ain't but respect
But if you have one without the other
That means you're a stupid motherfucker
I hate bein' broke, but havin' all the fame, and not havin a deal, and have to be the blame
I wanna win bread and bring it home so after all we can live right
And give half to my mom, just to get right
And just to prove to her she wasn't psycho
For always supportin' this dream, she was right though
But it's tough when life's as stormy as the weather, and her health ain't gettin' any better
And everyday's a struggle, the most recent trouble was her job, caught me cryin' she told me she was laid off, God
But she told me, keep my spirits up high
She workin' I'll just keep on pushin' aimin' for the sky
And people wonder why I spend everyday high
Cause my life isn't how it's suppose to be, but I try
Keep feelin' that I'm livin' life wrong
But then I stop trippin' as soon as I hit the bong
I go out out to the club, pretend my problems all gone
I see chicks at my shows, know all the words to my songs
My new girl told me "G please promise me If we gon' be together, you gon' have to give me honesty"
And honestly I'm tryin' baby listen
but it's bitches everyday say your spot where they wanna be
I'm tryna do the best that I can for you
I feel that you deserve that and I care for you
Cause a groupie might love you when you big
Soon as the fame goes, they ain't there for you real
A rapper's girlfriend, best spot for a wife
And this is just to give a snap-shot of my life
For all you haters gossipin' and speakin' all freely cause you listen to my CD
Because I'm in the lime light, you can go and start a bunch of fuckin' rumors, shit is rippin' me apart
And one hit, I don't give a shit, the other one I'm sick of it
This is just to tell you what the business is
This is it
This is it
Yea I'm sick of it
See my biggest problem is, that I give a shit
If I ain't care I swear I'd probably be fine with it but it's that, this shit is killin' my mind
Damn
And that's real
This is me.
bLiNg
Last week I had a thought I'm twenty years
That's old enough to start imagining and plenty fears
or will I go cause I don't fit in here with any peers
know there's more to life than smoking weed and drinkin' beers and partyin'
but what else to do when needin' a lord of fame
Wish I could tell Jay-Z I see myself in you
I started with a dream and now I'm tryin' to be wealthy, too
But it's tough when you're balancin' it all and walking down a tight rope, you balance 'bout to fall
The label's keep tellin' me I'm talented and all
But I need another candy girl to really have it all
I'm hungrier than ever for a check
My situations not at all what you'd expect
I work my ass off
I'm always stickin' out my neck
Cause they say the real currency ain't but respect
But if you have one without the other
That means you're a stupid motherfucker
I hate bein' broke, but havin' all the fame, and not havin a deal, and have to be the blame
I wanna win bread and bring it home so after all we can live right
And give half to my mom, just to get right
And just to prove to her she wasn't psycho
For always supportin' this dream, she was right though
But it's tough when life's as stormy as the weather, and her health ain't gettin' any better
And everyday's a struggle, the most recent trouble was her job, caught me cryin' she told me she was laid off, God
But she told me, keep my spirits up high
She workin' I'll just keep on pushin' aimin' for the sky
And people wonder why I spend everyday high
Cause my life isn't how it's suppose to be, but I try
Keep feelin' that I'm livin' life wrong
But then I stop trippin' as soon as I hit the bong
I go out out to the club, pretend my problems all gone
I see chicks at my shows, know all the words to my songs
My new girl told me "G please promise me If we gon' be together, you gon' have to give me honesty"
And honestly I'm tryin' baby listen
but it's bitches everyday say your spot where they wanna be
I'm tryna do the best that I can for you
I feel that you deserve that and I care for you
Cause a groupie might love you when you big
Soon as the fame goes, they ain't there for you real
A rapper's girlfriend, best spot for a wife
And this is just to give a snap-shot of my life
For all you haters gossipin' and speakin' all freely cause you listen to my CD
Because I'm in the lime light, you can go and start a bunch of fuckin' rumors, shit is rippin' me apart
And one hit, I don't give a shit, the other one I'm sick of it
This is just to tell you what the business is
This is it
This is it
Yea I'm sick of it
See my biggest problem is, that I give a shit
If I ain't care I swear I'd probably be fine with it but it's that, this shit is killin' my mind
Damn
And that's real
This is me.
Anthony Z.
To everybody that still listens to this type of music you are great and to everybody that realises there should be a story and that rap is a talent to express your self.. your all great
Trixyoung
Finally bruh exactly what I think. To bad most people just wanna hear shit about pussy,money and weed.
Theyre missing out on some good ass shit
Anthony Z.
Yea you get what I mean
TJ Farley
hell yeah bro still bumpin in 2017
Drewboi
This aged like a fine wine
Chief Jeef
Damn I've listened to alot of G eazy, but this is definitely his most moving song. Really personal. Respect G
KarolMotions™
agreed
Andrew layne
not only do I love your name. but this comment was real. he's more of a poet than anything.
Collin Timmermans
Absolutely. This is stellar!
Chaisey Monroe
everything will be OK is very personal too. it's a good song too