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.
Better Believe It (feat. Young Jeezy
Lil Boosie Lyrics
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I been the truth if you don't know betta ask somebody
I am the show and the after party I'm stacking dough
aint gotta sell crack no more still on my grind got
a lot of kids at home gotta get it on late nights to
the early morn 50 grand in my pocket like Ivan Smith
give back to the hood like Nino Brown neck kinda freezy
boy believe it you can playa hate but take it easy
game how to stack the breezes got love from the hood
so it's all good er both goin eat me and jeezy riding
down the highway (zoom, zoom) 45 on side me (boom,
boom) bad chick on side me (ooh,
ohh) she rollercoaster ride me in the projects where
ya find I got the whole hood behind me my records selling
out the stores now my money on 4s now you best beleive
it they feeling me from Alaska to Tennessee from the
east to the west coast I smoke what the best smoke
we pushing lambos, phantoms,
and bentley coupes now people hollerin out the windown
ay boosie you got the juice now
[Young Jeezy Verse]
Brick on top of brick layed my foundation and I built
my house and it was mixtape after mixtapes and next
thang you know I was running the south streets introduced
me to the trap see that wasn't enough I wanted the
world that was round time my album dropped and the
next thang you know I was running the world it it what
it was was one of the girls jeezy wanted one of the
girls ima super nigga need a cape for me real street
niggas can relate to me it would be a big disappointment
I would hate to be at the wrong place at the wrong
time wrong line, wrong name,
right car but the wrong thang,
can't tell me shit I'ma grown mane 16 years ols wit
a old thang didn't eat for days and months 2 aks and
a box of blunts if money you want then it's money you
get hanging wit blow it's money you get ever beleive
that I'd ever believe that I'd ever achieve what I ever achieve
[Webbie Verse]
Stop this bitch let me tell the world some from the
bottom to the top shoulda seen that shit me and my
lil thug gotta it from the mud every thang I spit I
really mean that shit it's crazy aint it hard to explain
it I done got famous all I did was brang it savage
life behind the mic now everybody hollerin bout trill
entertainment rest in peace Pimp C I scream that shit
everytime I do shows you put me on and I aint forget
so for my nigga I gotta fuck 2 hoes whateva yall mean
I aint got cream you see me in the hood don't thank
I can't leave when I was 19 already and deal yall other
lil niggas yall jus selling yall dreams I aint through
yet I done done it all got a lot of stuff I been through
yet I fucked up I aint make it through school wanna
see if my kids gon make it through that from Miami
to LA back to Manhatten where the big cake from Baton
Rouge I done did it gon ahead admit it I'ma the shit
hey and ion care what a bitch say I'ma be like this
til I get gray and I aint puttin no rims on it when
it's 500 hundred it ride factory the new album is on
the way when it's tha real deal you know you gotta
wait bad azz goin act a dawg azz and yall already know me
The song "Better Believe It" by Lil Boosie featuring Young Jeezy and Webbie talks about the success and hustle of the three rappers. Boosie starts off the song by boasting about being the king of Louisiana and how he doesn't need to sell drugs anymore to make money. He talks about how he has a lot of children to support and is constantly grinding to provide for them. He also mentions giving back to the community and how he and Jeezy have learned how to succeed through the game. Jeezy's verse talks about his rise to the top, from making mixtapes to running the southern streets to eventually running the world. He emphasizes how he is a super nigga that doesn't need validation from anyone. Webbie's verse talks about his success and mentions the influence of the late Pimp C in his career. He also emphasizes that he is the real deal and hasn't put rims on his car despite his wealth.
The overall message of the song is that of success and grind, with the three rappers showcasing their hustle and how they have risen to the top. They boast about their success, but also emphasize the hard work and dedication that went into achieving it. The use of "believe it" throughout the song is a nod to their confidence in their success and abilities, as well as a challenge to others to recognize their talent and hard work.
Line by Line Meaning
Ladies and gentlemen it's boosie boo king of Louisana
Introducing himself as the king of Louisiana
I been the truth if you don't know betta ask somebody
Boasting about being known as the truth and telling people to inquire about him
I am the show and the after party I'm stacking dough
Claiming to be the center of attention at every event and that he has lots of money
aint gotta sell crack no more still on my grind got
No longer selling drugs but still working hard
a lot of kids at home gotta get it on late nights to
Being a responsible parent and working hard late at night
the early morn 50 grand in my pocket like Ivan Smith
Having $50,000 cash and making reference to a wealthy individual named Ivan Smith
give back to the hood like Nino Brown neck kinda freezy
Contributing to the community like a character named Nino Brown and showing off a fancy necklace
boy believe it you can playa hate but take it easy
Telling people to believe what he says and not to hate on him
we done got the streets me and jeezy learned from the
Gaining acceptance from the streets and learning from another rapper named Jeezy
game how to stack the breezes got love from the hood
Learning how to make money from the rap game and being respected by his hometown
so it's all good er both goin eat me and jeezy riding
It's all good and both he and Jeezy will succeed
down the highway (zoom, zoom) 45 on side me (boom,
Driving down the highway at 45mph with sound effects
boom) bad chick on side me (ooh,
Having an attractive woman with him
ohh) she rollercoaster ride me in the projects where
Having sex with her while in a low-income housing area
ya find I got the whole hood behind me my records selling
Being respected by the people of his hometown and having successful music
out the stores now my money on 4s now you best beleive
His music is selling well and he's making money
it they feeling me from Alaska to Tennessee from the
His music is popular across the USA
east to the west coast I smoke what the best smoke
Smoking the best quality weed available
we pushing lambos, phantoms,
Driving luxury sports cars
and bentley coupes now people hollerin out the windown
People recognizing and calling out to him from their car windows
ay boosie you got the juice now
People acknowledging his success and influence
Brick on top of brick layed my foundation and I built
Jeezy built his success step by step
my house and it was mixtape after mixtapes and next
Starting from mixtapes and gradually building his music career
thang you know I was running the south streets introduced
Achieving success and recognition in the Southern US
me to the trap see that wasn't enough I wanted the
Exploring the trap music genre and wanting more success
world that was round time my album dropped and the
Releasing a successful album and reaching international success
next thang you know I was running the world it it what
Achieving global success
it was was one of the girls jeezy wanted one of the
Jeezy wanted a woman and this was part of his success story
girls ima super nigga need a cape for me real street
Considering himself a superhero because of his success
niggas can relate to me it would be a big disappointment
Other rappers can relate to him with his rise to fame
I would hate to be at the wrong place at the wrong
He doesn't want to be in a bad situation
time wrong line, wrong name,
Being at the wrong place or being associated with the wrong people
right car but the wrong thang,
Having the right material possessions, but not the right things in life
can't tell me shit I'ma grown mane 16 years ols wit
Being independent and self-reliant at a young age
a old thang didn't eat for days and months 2 aks and
Struggling to eat and survive, resorting to guns and drugs for income
a box of blunts if money you want then it's money you
Using drugs and weapons to make money
get hanging wit blow it's money you get ever beleive
Selling drugs equals making money - a dangerous mentality
that I'd ever believe that I'd ever achieve what I ever achieve
Reflecting on his past and how he never thought he would achieve so much
Stop this bitch let me tell the world some from the
Webbie tells the listener to stop everything and listen to him
bottom to the top shoulda seen that shit me and my
Rising from the bottom of society to the top
lil thug gotta it from the mud every thang I spit I
Coming from a poor background and speaking honestly about his experiences
really mean that shit it's crazy aint it hard to explain
His experiences are so crazy, they're difficult to describe to others
it I am famous all I did was brang it savage
Becoming famous through his savage lifestyle and music
life behind the mic now everybody hollerin bout trill
Being recognized and respected for his authentic style
entertainment rest in peace Pimp C I scream that shit
Paying respect to another rapper named Pimp C who passed away and being emotional about it
everytime I do shows you put me on and I aint forget
Thanking someone for helping him get started in music and not forgetting their support
so for my nigga I gotta fuck 2 hoes whateva yall mean
Having sex with two women for someone who supported him
I aint got cream you see me in the hood don't thank
Not having a lot of money but still spending time in his hometown
I can't leave when I was 19 already and deal yall other
Staying loyal to where he's from, despite being famous
lil niggas yall jus selling yall dreams I aint through
Younger artists are just selling fantasies but he's not finished yet
yet I done done it all got a lot of stuff I been through
Having accomplished a lot and having experienced a lot of things
yet I fucked up I aint make it through school wanna
Admitting that he made mistakes in life and didn't finish school
see if my kids gon make it through that from Miami
Wanting to set a good example for his kids and hoping they finish school
to LA back to Manhatten where the big cake from Baton
Having success across the USA
Rouge I done did it gon ahead admit it I'ma the shit
Being confident in his achievements and success
hey and ion care what a bitch say I'ma be like this
Not caring about what people say, he'll still be who he is
til I get gray and I aint puttin no rims on it when
Continuing to be successful and not care about material possessions
it's 500 hundred it ride factory the new album is on
Not spending extra money on something that already works well and having a new album coming out
the way when it's tha real deal you know you gotta
Having a real album coming out soon
wait bad azz goin act a dawg azz and yall already know me
Awaiting the new album and still being known as his authentic self
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Walter Williams, Jay Jenkins, Jeremy Allen, Torence Hatch, Webster Gradney
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Yazmyne Love
This song will never get old π₯
Whatta
I don't think any of Boosie's stuff gets old.. different flow or smt, and they all hit
Nick@Nightπ
Better believe it!
This Is Jadah
NEVER π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯
Mocha S
Facts
John Houston
Yup thatβs why he went last on the song
Chuck Williams
Everybody went OFF!!! It was an instant classic and STAYS in my gym playlist!!! To this day!
The Bad Guy Chin Li
This song really represents a whole period of time omg if you wasnβt around you wonβt know how lit everything was back when this dropped !
BiggyBoy29
Mannnnn listen. 106 & park days
Margaret Vasquez
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