Growing up, Boosie was hardened by the many difficult experiences he was put through. His neighborhood, notorious for drugs and violence, was a place feared by the general population. To outsiders, it was a jungle, to residents, it was life. Boosie got very involved in basketball to stay off the streets, and was actually expected to move on to college level basketball.
At 14 years old, Boosie moved in to live with his grandmother after his father was murdered over drugs. Growing up with no father figure and without a strong guiding hand, Boosie turned to drugs and crime. After being expelled from school, Boosie picked up freestyling and began to get serious about his music. Living in the 225, Boosie had no contacts, no real means of exposure. Lil Boosie teamed up with Baton Rouge rapper C-Loc in the late 1990s and made his debut on C-Loc's 5th album, "It's a Gamble", which also featured Three Six Mafia, South Park Mexican, and the rest of the Concentration Camp. This album was a saving grace for C-Loc, as he was slowly losing popularity. Releasing this album put him back in the spotlight, as he had a new young tallented rapper at his side. Baton Rouge couldn't get enough. Shortly afterwards, Boosie released his debut CD, "Youngest of the Camp", which sold over 10,000 units and featured fellow up and coming Baton Rouge rapper Max Minelli, which was exactly what boosie needed to jump start his career. The album spread like wildfire, every hood in Baton Rouge had flyers up for it, everybody was playing it.
After the incarceration, Boosie once again turned back to the streets. Ultimately, his behavior led to him also being incarcerated. At this point, Boosie felt as though he was a failure. However, fate lent Boosie a hand, and Boosie had an opportunity to join an up and coming record label called Trill Entertainment aka Trill Ent which was backed by Pimp-C of UGK. Trill signed Boosie and assisted him in bring his legal issues to an end. Soon after, Boosie and Trill independently released the CD "For my Thugs" under TrillEnt. This release went on to sell over 15,000 copies. Later in the summer of 2003, Boosie co-starred with one of his label-mates, Webbie, on the album "Ghetto Stories" which also went on to sell well over 15,000 copies.
Again paired up with Webbie, Lil Boosie's 2004 release, "Gangsta Musik" is what really gained him popularity. This CD featured the ever popular songs "Swerve" (which later made an appearance in the movie "Hustle and Flow"), "Give Me That", and "Bad Bitch". This was Boosie's first really popular album, actually penetrating the borders of Louisiana and reaching far beyond.
Boosie's talent was now undeniable, and he caught the eye of some Universal Records representatives. In late January of 2005, Boosie signed a deal with Universal, and released the CD "Boosie Bad Azz". This album, backed and promoted by Universal Records, was his strongest yet. Boosie continues to gain popularity at an astonishing rate, and is no stranger to trouble with the law. Already incarcerated for probation violation on drug and gun charges, the Trill Entertainment rapper and two associates (one of them only 17 years old) were indicted on first-degree murder charges by a grand jury on Thursday, June 17, 2010. The men are accused of being involved in the shooting of 35-year-old Terry Boyd in his own house in October. District attorney Hiler Moore stated that the killing seemed to be "over turf" and that if Lil Boosie is convicted the death penalty is not out of the question. The same day, Hatch was also indicted on multiple drug and conspiracy charges for smuggling large amounts of codeine, ecstasy and marijuana into prison with intent to distribute. His girlfriend, a prison guard and a fellow inmate were also charged as co-conspirators. In addition to these charges, prosecutors believe the 27-year-old rapper may have been involved in at least five other slayings.
Bank Roll
Lil Boosie Lyrics
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big bank rolls, suzuki all bauds,
fresh starchy clothes had all da fine hoes..
Every time he took a picture he pulled out his bankroll
I watched I observed niggas taught me how tah serve
(word) turnt 16 I was gettin a quarter bird..big knots in my dickie pants..
Had a plug on dat weed and had a plug on dat cain 'm
off da chain mayne! trell came home I was on..
.lil ivy taught me bankrolls fuck a bitch I got dis caine mayne..
And I got dis weed and syrup shit well lets get rich
I got too many knots I couldn't put it in a box (DAMN!)
6 months really a nigga actin silly made a 150 when
I put it in my mind I can make a million dollars if I grind, bankroll tim!
Bankroll after bank roll big money I like it bank roll
after bank roll a million
Dollars on my mine 100 gs at a time
Im like a bitch with a bank roll take a nigga shoppin
got her own shit take a nigga
Blockin you out there poppin them pills fuckin them stank hoes
Keep it real you aint really about your bank rolls
satisfy a couple stacks now you
Straight blushin drugs every day
Nigga now every day I spend a thousand cash
So everytime money calls I gotta bust my ass
Im on the grind bitch bank roll after bank roll
Im aint playin my nigga I got a mansion my nigga
Now just hit me with a bank roll she
Just hit me with a bank roll but I call them back like I need more
So many keys I can feed it aint a game partner all
long I eaten good ask my baby momma threw
All the drama imma shine imma grind and picture the
booth with a big bank roll
Bank roll after bank roll a million 100s on my mind
a 100 gs at a time nigga
Bank roll after bank roll a million 100s on my mind
a 100 gs at a time nigga
Mr bank roll shit im just chillin head in to ny city
talkin about a nother mille
Wuttup mr bank roll same thing stackin my paper till the game done change
Cause I love me a bank roll fuckin right cause with out it who am
I make the haters wanna cry drive by homicides had
your life cold niggas aint killin for stripes
They want a bank roll you want thes hoe you want these clothes you wanna
Stay fly get your mind and your money right
Right now all my kids all of em got trust funds so
when they grow up they can have
A little fun niggas on tv stuntin at me talkin gucci
bag money and thats funny to me
When you see me can miss me please dont diss me couple
bank rolls have ya ass missin bank rolls
Bank roll after bank roll a million 100s on my mind
a 100 gs at a time nigga
Bank roll after bank roll a million 100s on my mind
a 100 gs at a time nigga
The lyrics for "Bank Roll" by Lil Boosie seem to reflect the rapper's personal journey to achieving financial success. The song opens with a shout out to Cap Mursk, Boosie's childhood role model who was known for his big bankrolls and fancy possessions. Boosie recalls the admiration he had for Cap and how he watched and learned from him as a kid. By age 16, Boosie was already making money dealing drugs and had gained his own reputation for having a lot of cash.
The lyrics then turn to a broader commentary on the importance of money in the world of drugs, wealth, and success. Boosie criticizes those who are only able to satisfy themselves with a "couple stacks" of cash, while he himself has his sights set much higher. Boosie describes his journey to accumulating wealth as an act of grinding and hustling and notes that he has already made a significant amount of money, with the potential to make even more in the future.
Overall, "Bank Roll" appears to be a reflection of Lil Boosie's values and aspirations around money, success, and the drug game. The lyrics suggest that Boosie is not content with just a little bit of cash, but instead has his eyes set on becoming truly wealthy and powerful.
Line by Line Meaning
I send this out to my childhood role model cap mursk
I'm dedicating this song to the man I looked up to as a kid, Cap Mursk.
big bank rolls, suzuki all bauds, fresh starchy clothes had all da fine hoes..
My role model had it all: stacks of cash, a Suzuki motorcycle, and fresh clothes that attracted beautiful women.
Every time he took a picture he pulled out his bankroll
My role model was so proud of his wealth that he showed it off in pictures by holding his thick stack of cash.
I watched I observed niggas taught me how tah serve
I learned how to sell drugs by watching and learning from other people doing it.
(word) turnt 16 I was gettin a quarter bird..big knots in my dickie pants..
By the time I was 16, I was dealing drugs and carrying big wads of cash in my Dickies pants.
Had a plug on dat weed and had a plug on dat cain 'm off da chain mayne!
I had connections for both weed and cocaine, and business was booming.
trell came home I was on..Everythang dat nigga throwed me it was gone.
When my partner Trell got out of prison, I was doing so well as a dealer that I consumed everything he gave me.
lil ivy taught me bankrolls fuck a bitch I got dis caine mayne..
Another person named Lil Ivy taught me the importance of having a lot of money and focusing on drug dealing instead of women.
And I got dis weed and syrup shit well lets get rich
With all my marijuana and codeine syrup, I knew I had the potential to make a lot of money.
I got too many knots I couldn't put it in a box (DAMN!)
I had so much cash that I couldn't even store it properly in a container.
6 months really a nigga actin silly made a 150 when I put it in my mind I can make a million dollars if I grind, bankroll tim!
In just half a year, I made $150,000 and realized that with enough dedication and hard work, I could become a millionaire with my drug dealing profits.
Bankroll after bank roll big money I like it bank roll after bank roll a million Dollars on my mine 100 gs at a time Im like a bitch with a bank roll take a nigga shoppin got her own shit take a nigga Blockin you out there poppin them pills fuckin them stank hoes
With each new bankroll, I become more and more obsessed with the money and the power it brings. I take women on shopping sprees and enjoy blocking other men out of their lives. But even as I enjoy my wealth, I'm indulging in drugs and sleeping around with unsavory women.
Keep it real you aint really about your bank rolls satisfy a couple stacks now you Straight blushin drugs every day Nigga
Those who can't handle the pressure of making money quickly lose their composure and fall into a cycle of drug addiction.
now every day I spend a thousand cash So everytime money calls I gotta bust my ass
Now that I've tasted the high life, I'm constantly spending a lot of cash every day and hustling for more money whenever I get the chance.
Im on the grind bitch bank roll after bank roll Im aint playin my nigga I got a mansion my nigga Now just hit me with a bank roll she Just hit me with a bank roll
I'm continuing to pursue my drug business relentlessly, knowing that each bank roll brings me closer to the kind of wealth that lets me live in a mansion. Whenever I run out of funds, I'm always ready to take on the next big deal or sale.
but I call them back like I need more So many keys I can feed it aint a game partner all long I eaten good ask my baby momma threw All the drama imma shine imma grind and picture the booth with a big bank roll
Even when I'm rich, I'm always hungry for more. I have a lot of drugs that I can sell, and it's no joke. Despite all the challenges and setbacks I've faced, I remain optimistic that I can make it big and picture myself in the recording booth with my full pockets.
Mr bank roll shit im just chillin head in to ny city talkin about a nother mille Wuttup mr bank roll same thing stackin my paper till the game done change
I'm enjoying life as Mr. Bank Roll and heading confidently into New York City with the aim of making even more money. I'm still focused on stacking my funds until the competition changes.
Cause I love me a bank roll fuckin right cause with out it who am I make the haters wanna cry drive by homicides had your life cold niggas aint killin for stripes They want a bank roll you want thes hoe you want these clothes you wanna Stay fly get your mind and your money right
I'm obsessed with bank rolls because they give me a sense of identity and power. But even as I enjoy the money and the status, I know that many people covet it and will commit violent crimes for it. If you want to succeed like I am, it takes more than just a desire for women, clothes, and looks. You need to have clarity and focus on both your mind and your money.
Right now all my kids all of em got trust funds so when they grow up they can have A little fun niggas on tv stuntin at me talkin gucci bag money and thats funny to me When you see me can miss me please dont diss me couple bank rolls have ya ass missin bank rolls
I'm planning for the future by setting up trust funds for all my kids so they can enjoy themselves when they grow up. It's funny to see some people on TV flaunting their Gucci bag money because I know I have much more than that. If you criticize me, be prepared to face the consequences of losing your money or even your life.
Bank roll after bank roll a million 100s on my mind a 100 gs at a time nigga Bank roll after bank roll a million 100s on my mind a 100 gs at a time nigga
As I continue to make more money, I'm constantly thinking of new ways to get richer. Bank roll after bank roll, I dream of a million dollars with each new hundred thousand I earn.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ADAM KEEFE HOROVITZ, JOSEPH WARD SIMMONS, CHAD L. BUTLER, BERNARD JAMES FREEMAN, DARRYL MATTHEWS MCDANIELS, RICK RUBIN, DARYL HALL, JOHN WILLIAM OATES, DAVID CLAYTON THOMAS
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@ronron3831
We bringing this song to 2024 ! I wish everybody in these comments a bank roll after bank roll including me BIG MONEY I LIKE IT ..
@user-sl7ie7vi1z
We bringing this song into 2024
@hemonybruner4076
we bringing this song in 2024 💪🏾
@jrcortez4831
Yes sir ! We sure are ! I'm 31 and I be slappin this all the time ! 😂🫡😎
@gavinkeddie8540
The dudes I grew up with that hated this song when I played it ... ironically they are still broke and stagnant .. my bros that banged this all got there shit together ... ????
@kushkeddiefilmz2742
Gavin Keddie I’m out here grinding and played back this motivation back it will always ride homies !
@cameronbertelson6435
Life lessons
@alexnicoles6664
Ok
@alexnicoles6664
To many knots
@skimask6744
Ayyyy I love this comment