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 Remix
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
Ain't 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
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, oh)
She roller coaster 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 believe 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 window ay boosie you got the juice now
Brick on top of brick laid 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 A.K's and a box of blunts if money you want
Then it's money you get hanging wit blow it's money you get ever
Believe that I'd ever believe that I'd ever achieve what I ever achieve
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
Ain't 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 every time I do shows you put me on
And I ain't forget so for my nigga
I gotta fuck 2 hoes whateva y'all mean I ain't got cream
You see me in the hood don't thank I can't leave
When I was 19 already and deal y'all other lil' niggas
Y'all jus' selling y'all dreams I ain't through yet
I done done it all got a lot of stuff I been through yet
I fucked up I ain't make it through school
Wanna see if my kids gon' make it
Through that from Miami to L.A. back to Manhattan
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 ain't 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 ass
Goin' act a dog ass and y'all already know me
The song "Better Believe It" by Lil Boosie featuring Young Jeezy is an anthem about the hard work and grind that has led to the success of both artists. Boosie, who proclaims himself as the "king of Louisiana," boasts about being the show and the after-party, stacking dough, and providing for his children. Jeezy and Boosie both learned how to stack their money from the game and got love from the hood. The song highlights the importance of staying true to themselves and believing in their abilities to succeed. Boosie expresses his gratitude to the hood for their continued support, and how his music has reached people from Alaska to Tennessee, from east to west coast.
The lyrics also touch upon the struggles both artists faced before achieving fame, such as selling drugs and surviving without adequate resources. Boosie reflects on his journey from laying his foundation brick by brick, building his house through a series of mixtapes to running the southern streets. He now feels like he’s running the world with his music. He acknowledges the sacrifices he has made for his music career, and how he missed out on his opportunities for education, and he wishes to see his children excel where he could not.
The song is filled with confidence and self-assurance, as both Boosie and Jeezy value the grittiness and hustle of real street life. They are unapologetically themselves and call out haters, asking them to stop hating and take it easy. The song is a testament to how their hard work and dedication has paid off, and they are even grateful for the struggles that brought them to where they are now.
Line by Line Meaning
Ladies and gentlemen it's boosie boo king of Louisana
Boosie introduces himself as the king of Louisiana
I been the truth if you don't know betta ask somebody
Boosie asserts that he is the truth, and encourages people to ask others if they don't know
I am the show and the after party I'm stacking dough
Boosie says that he is both the show and the after party, and is making lots of money
Ain't gotta sell crack no more still on my grind
Boosie explains that he doesn't have to sell drugs anymore, but is still working hard to make money
Got a lot of kids at home gotta get it on late nights
Boosie says that he has a lot of children at home, and works hard late into the night to provide for them
To the early morn 50 grand in my pocket like Ivan Smith
Boosie works all night, and has $50,000 in cash like a wealthy furniture store owner
Give back to the hood like Nino Brown neck kinda freezy boy
Boosie says that he gives back to his community like the character Nino Brown, and has a flashy necklace
Believe it you can playa hate but take it easy
Boosie tells listeners to believe in him, and not hate on him too hard
We done got the streets me and jeezy learned from the game
Boosie and Jeezy have gained popularity in the streets and have learned from their experiences in the music industry
How to stack the breezes got love from the hood
Boosie and Jeezy have learned how to make money and have gained respect from their community
So it's all good er both goin eat me
Boosie and Jeezy are both successful and will continue to make money
And jeezy riding down the highway (zoom, zoom)
Jeezy is driving down the highway in his car
45 on side me (boom, boom) bad chick on side me (ooh, oh)
Jeezy has a gun next to him, and a beautiful woman next to him
She roller coaster ride me in the projects
The woman is engaging in sexual activities with Jeezy in the projects
Where ya find I got the whole hood behind
Boosie has gained popularity in his community, and has the support of the entire neighborhood
Me my records selling out the stores
Boosie's albums are selling rapidly in stores
Now my money on 4s now you best believe it
Boosie has a lot of money, and listeners should believe it
They feeling me from Alaska to Tennessee
Boosie's music is popular all over the United States
From the east to the west coast I smoke
Boosie smokes weed all across the United States
What the best smoke we pushing Lambos, Phantoms,
Boosie and his crew are driving luxury cars like Lamborghinis and Phantoms
And Bentley coupes now people hollerin' out the window ay boosie you got the juice now
People are shouting out to Boosie from their windows, because he is now successful
Brick on top of brick laid my foundation
Boosie built his success one step at a time
And I built my house and it was mixtape after mixtapes
Boosie built his music career one mixtape at a time
And next thang you know I was running the south streets
Soon Boosie became very popular in the southern United States
Introduced me to the trap see that wasn't enough
Boosie was introduced to the drug trade, but that wasn't enough for him
I wanted the world that was round time my album dropped
Boosie wanted to be successful all over the world, and when his album came out, that's what happened
And the next thang you know I was running the world
Boosie became a worldwide success
It it what it was was one of the girls
It is what it is, and it was easy for Boosie
Jeezy wanted one of the girls ima super nigga need a cape
Jeezy was impressed with Boosie's success with women, and Boosie jokes that he needs a superhero cape
For me real street niggas can relate to me
Boosie's success is relatable to other people from his background and community
It would be a big disappointment
Boosie would be disappointed if he weren't successful
I would hate to be at the wrong place at the wrong time wrong line,
Boosie doesn't want to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, or say the wrong thing
Wrong name, right car but the wrong thang, can't tell me shit
Boosie has the right car, but doesn't want to be associated with illegal activities
I'ma grown mane 16 years ols wit a old thang
Boosie is grown despite looking young, and has an older woman
Didn't eat for days and months 2 A.K's and a box of blunts
Boosie has been in tough situations where he didn't have enough food to eat, but had guns and weed
If money you want Then it's money you get hanging wit blow it's money you get ever
If you want money, you can get it by hanging out with Boosie and his crew
Believe that I'd ever believe that I'd ever achieve what I ever achieve
Boosie is grateful for his success, and can hardly believe that he has achieved so much
Stop this bitch let me tell the world some
Boosie interrupts himself to address his audience and tell them something important
From the bottom to the top shoulda seen that shit me
Boosie has come a long way from his humble beginnings
And my lil' thug gotta it from the mud every thang
Boosie and his crew have worked hard for everything they have
I spit I really mean that shit it's crazy
Boosie is authentic and genuine in his music
Ain't it hard to explain it I done got famous
Boosie finds it difficult to explain how he became famous
All I did was brang it savage life behind the mic now
Boosie brought his real-life experiences to his music and found success
Everybody hollerin' bout trill entertainment rest in peace Pimp C
People are excited about Boosie's record label and pay tribute to the late rapper Pimp C
I scream that shit every time I do shows you put me on
Boosie thanks Pimp C for helping him get started in his music career
And I ain't forget so for my nigga I gotta f*ck 2 hoes
To pay tribute to Pimp C, Boosie intends to have sex with two women
Whateva y'all mean I ain't got cream You see me in the hood don't thank I can't leave
Boosie has lots of money, and people shouldn't assume he can't leave his neighborhood
When I was 19 already and deal y'all other lil' niggas Y'all jus' selling y'all dreams
Boosie was making important deals at 19, while other young rappers were just dreaming of success
I ain't through yet I done done it all
Boosie has accomplished a lot, but he isn't finished yet
Got a lot of stuff I been through yet
Boosie has many more experiences to go through
I fucked up I ain't make it through school
Boosie dropped out of school and made some mistakes
Wanna see if my kids gon' make it Through that
Boosie wants to see if his own children will be successful in life
From Miami to L.A. back to Manhattan
Boosie has traveled all around the United States
Where the big cake from Baton Rouge I done did it gon' ahead admit it
Boosie has made a lot of money in Baton Rouge, and he wants people to admit it
I'ma the shit hey and ion care what a bitch say
Boosie knows he's successful, and doesn't care what others think
I'ma be like this til I get gray
Boosie intends to remain successful for the rest of his life
And I ain't puttin' no rims on it When it's 500 hundred it ride factory
Boosie is proud of his car, and doesn't want to add any fancy rims to it
The new album is on the way when it's tha real deal You know you gotta wait bad ass
Boosie has a new album coming out soon, and people will have to wait for the real thing
Goin' act a dog ass and y'all already know me
Boosie will act crazy and wild, but his audience already knows what to expect
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WEBSTER GRADNEY, TORENCE HATCH, JEREMY ALLEN, JAY JENKINS, WALTER WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Phillex23
Intro: Lil Boosie]
Boosie Badazz g-mix remix
Yeah, if you don't know
Now you know
[Hook]
You better believe it
You better believe it
You better believe it (my money don't fold I'm gettin' this dough)
You better believe it
You better believe it
You better believe it (always stay true stick to the G code)
You better believe it
(I'mma stay on the grind get mine like a real nigga should)
You better believe it
(I'mma still be me be the same OG who puts it down for the hood)
You better believe it
(I'mma rep my block every city, every town, everywhere I go)
You better believe it
(That's if you didn't know) you better believe it
[Verse 1: Lil Boosie]
Yeah, you saw the video you better believe
That my real fans they been believein'
Knew the plan the whole time this young nigga finna go get Young Jeezy
Show money got me frezzy-frezzy
Young south from like king James of Clevland
Man amongst boys going hard
Best believe I'll fuck your broad
I'll land your yard with a Mac-10
Got black fans, got white fans, got jew fans, got spanish fans, bunmaklieds, & mexicans
Back to my neck again check me out
Gotta mention my name when you say the south
Spit it from the heart so they fellin' me
Some people say I got 2Pac in me
Police they be tellin' lies
So look like we goin' trial
Fight for my life I swear to God
My music took people who had the heart
Man savage boy, made a classic boy, gangsta music we did the thang so
I name my album SuperBad, cause I keep keep keep gettin' richer mane
Flat screens all up in my kitchen mane
Grind so hard I shine so bright
Everybody up in Boosie bussiness, hey kill the light
From California to New York City niggas on the corner they fucking wit me
Just got a label did, finna be duce L Beezzy B nigga
[Hook]
[Verse 2: Bun B]
Bun B in this thang is the best back
Crew Trill ENT I'ma rep that
Gotta problem homeboy better step back
Cause the thing taking off like a jetpack
Coming down in the benz on jet black on 24's
Just the roof let back
Say I might get jacked right ___? that
Got something on me that'll make em' get back
You can bet that like a good hand reppin' for my city I'm a good man
Always organized with a good plan Always gotta know where my hoods stand
Where the pimp at P.A.T. somking on the baseball B.A.T
Everybody packed in a G.A.T. ready to let them boys down like B.A.T. better believe it
[Verse 3: Yo Gotti]
I'm Yo Gotti
Been a long time coming better ask about me
All the hate, all the doubtment, all the niggas tried to hold me down
Stayed on the grind, I took the crown
Man seemed like a dream so caked up if this what it is I don't wanna wake up
From Baton Rouge to north Memphis to A.T.L. they felling us
From the east coast to the west coast anywhere that's hood life
Street niggas gonna lay for this & they probably gonna have these same stripes
Fast cars, 5 stars homeboys behind bars
How you gonna try to take a full blooded street nigga turn em' into a superstar
___? they run this ___? I run this
You can catch me in that white thang, with that top dropped ___?
[Verse 4: Trae Tha Truth]
I'm Trae Tha Truth you ain't gotta have shit
King of the place where they never had shit
Got up & got it my own, ain't nobody pay attention
Probably ain't never got to hit the bank to cash in
Half of a stack to hundred now I made 'er
Run up & I bet you this choppa gonna be a hater
Seen 'em what they wanted, wanted to get back & I made 'er
Littlest one in here but I twist his paper
Hood nigga but the ghetto bitches say I'ma star
Made it out the ghetto but I'm never gonna force ya
Having nothing made now probably but the problems
Bitches on my dick & probably make a brother stronger
Whether not these haters I'ma stare up in they jaw
All money bitch, I give a fuck about the law
When you see me for ___? sounded like they never wanna stay up in the car
[Verse 5: Foxx]
Now picture this I'm good & rich only 26 you pussy bitch
Wishing I was broke keep wishin' bitch, everytime I roll by you lookin' bitch
Nigga hate on me but that's motivation, rap money got a nigga souldier hattin'
Dope man went & got a 9 & 5, niggas outchea working with the police station
Where am at now I ain't think I see it, still waking up like I can't believe it
3500 for a bulldog, got full of that weed & I forgot to feed it
Looking at my watch like I don't need it, looking at my house like thank you Jesus
Could've been choosen & not breathin', but I'm here, yeah
[Hook]
JR the Gent
This song still go 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Jason U.S. Buffington Productions LLC
Better believe it ! We won't stop till out enemies drop ! God Bless You All Much Love
Super Gremlin
2021 shit still slide! 🔥
Will Provance
This is the best song as far as every featuring artist has An amazing verse. Like can't forget it type of shit . Shit that you feel in your heart . Rip.
Phillip Jones
None of the rappers on this song are deceased I don't believe, I could be wrong.
Tony
Still Jamin In 2021 And 4Eva!
Mr. Introvert
Boosie went the hardest
iZIK713
KEEP YA HEAD UP BOOSIE RIP PIMP C!!!
Mr. Introvert
2020 still 🔥🔥🔥
Phillex23
Intro: Lil Boosie]
Boosie Badazz g-mix remix
Yeah, if you don't know
Now you know
[Hook]
You better believe it
You better believe it
You better believe it (my money don't fold I'm gettin' this dough)
You better believe it
You better believe it
You better believe it (always stay true stick to the G code)
You better believe it
(I'mma stay on the grind get mine like a real nigga should)
You better believe it
(I'mma still be me be the same OG who puts it down for the hood)
You better believe it
(I'mma rep my block every city, every town, everywhere I go)
You better believe it
(That's if you didn't know) you better believe it
[Verse 1: Lil Boosie]
Yeah, you saw the video you better believe
That my real fans they been believein'
Knew the plan the whole time this young nigga finna go get Young Jeezy
Show money got me frezzy-frezzy
Young south from like king James of Clevland
Man amongst boys going hard
Best believe I'll fuck your broad
I'll land your yard with a Mac-10
Got black fans, got white fans, got jew fans, got spanish fans, bunmaklieds, & mexicans
Back to my neck again check me out
Gotta mention my name when you say the south
Spit it from the heart so they fellin' me
Some people say I got 2Pac in me
Police they be tellin' lies
So look like we goin' trial
Fight for my life I swear to God
My music took people who had the heart
Man savage boy, made a classic boy, gangsta music we did the thang so
I name my album SuperBad, cause I keep keep keep gettin' richer mane
Flat screens all up in my kitchen mane
Grind so hard I shine so bright
Everybody up in Boosie bussiness, hey kill the light
From California to New York City niggas on the corner they fucking wit me
Just got a label did, finna be duce L Beezzy B nigga
[Hook]
[Verse 2: Bun B]
Bun B in this thang is the best back
Crew Trill ENT I'ma rep that
Gotta problem homeboy better step back
Cause the thing taking off like a jetpack
Coming down in the benz on jet black on 24's
Just the roof let back
Say I might get jacked right ___? that
Got something on me that'll make em' get back
You can bet that like a good hand reppin' for my city I'm a good man
Always organized with a good plan Always gotta know where my hoods stand
Where the pimp at P.A.T. somking on the baseball B.A.T
Everybody packed in a G.A.T. ready to let them boys down like B.A.T. better believe it
[Verse 3: Yo Gotti]
I'm Yo Gotti
Been a long time coming better ask about me
All the hate, all the doubtment, all the niggas tried to hold me down
Stayed on the grind, I took the crown
Man seemed like a dream so caked up if this what it is I don't wanna wake up
From Baton Rouge to north Memphis to A.T.L. they felling us
From the east coast to the west coast anywhere that's hood life
Street niggas gonna lay for this & they probably gonna have these same stripes
Fast cars, 5 stars homeboys behind bars
How you gonna try to take a full blooded street nigga turn em' into a superstar
___? they run this ___? I run this
You can catch me in that white thang, with that top dropped ___?
[Verse 4: Trae Tha Truth]
I'm Trae Tha Truth you ain't gotta have shit
King of the place where they never had shit
Got up & got it my own, ain't nobody pay attention
Probably ain't never got to hit the bank to cash in
Half of a stack to hundred now I made 'er
Run up & I bet you this choppa gonna be a hater
Seen 'em what they wanted, wanted to get back & I made 'er
Littlest one in here but I twist his paper
Hood nigga but the ghetto bitches say I'ma star
Made it out the ghetto but I'm never gonna force ya
Having nothing made now probably but the problems
Bitches on my dick & probably make a brother stronger
Whether not these haters I'ma stare up in they jaw
All money bitch, I give a fuck about the law
When you see me for ___? sounded like they never wanna stay up in the car
[Verse 5: Foxx]
Now picture this I'm good & rich only 26 you pussy bitch
Wishing I was broke keep wishin' bitch, everytime I roll by you lookin' bitch
Nigga hate on me but that's motivation, rap money got a nigga souldier hattin'
Dope man went & got a 9 & 5, niggas outchea working with the police station
Where am at now I ain't think I see it, still waking up like I can't believe it
3500 for a bulldog, got full of that weed & I forgot to feed it
Looking at my watch like I don't need it, looking at my house like thank you Jesus
Could've been choosen & not breathin', but I'm here, yeah
[Hook]