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.
Cartoon
Lil Boosie Lyrics
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Shell:look,lookin out my mind yeah im on bout two is you thuggin is your rollin i say how bout you?i done mixed the ninja turtle with a lil grey goose now im bout to transform cuz im into cartoons.gotta ??? track of pills and a ounce of that dough and my b**** rolled too in a spongebob shirt,she aint trippin tho she done bought her friends too i use to knock that p**** out off a half of blues clues.back to my crew yeah my n***** go hard,i done left caught a charge gettin full of dem bars ,i had this episode f***** with this lil broad,she wanted me to hit it hit it by ????,you know im a dawg so i didnt hit it raw,that red transformer got my d*** real hard,she said the pill make her feel like she sittin on mars so i ate her ??? and beat that p**** on the sharks
Chorus:im in a cartoon im in a cartoon(throw it back)im in a cartoon im in a cartoon(throw it back)doin spongebob on em do the ninja turtle on em goin bart simpson on em ima transform on em..goin bugs bunny on em i mickey mouse on em goin blues clues on em(in a cartoon)
Boosie:cross the track we throw em back from the summer to the winter use to be a ninja turtle now i turned to master splinter i be actin you cant see me i turn to dragon ball z took two to the head dawg an i turned to sonic the hedgehog im clifford red dawg we actin me and my 40 glock we like scooby doo and shaggy im poppa smurf round this b**** when im on purple round this b**** big bucks like scroge mcduff aint out of s***(im in a cartoon)feel like im on the moon saw my girl porsha but my eyes saw dora homer simpson in the buildin(ayyy mouse where marge at?)i cant find tootie aww s**** where bart at(throw em back throw em back)???? im always in trouble call me garfield the cat me and my dawgs we gettin stacks you can call us thunder cats look at my neck you see im on like im kin to fred flintstone
The song "Cartoon" by Lil Boosie is loaded with metaphors and references to cartoon characters that create an atmosphere of surrealism and hyperbole. The singer describes the people around him and himself as characters from different cartoons. He talks about how they use various pills to get high and transform themselves into these characters. He makes references to characters such as Dora the Explorer, Homer Simpson, Stuart Griffin, Ninja Turtles, SpongeBob, Bugs Bunny, Mickey Mouse, Clifford the Big Red Dog, and more. The song's chorus is catchy and repetitive, adding to its memorable nature.
The song is a satirical take on drug culture and how it can make people feel like they are living in a cartoon world. Lil Boosie uses the various cartoon characters to illustrate the different personalities and archetypes present in society. However, he also warns against the dangers of drug use and how it can lead to negative consequences such as getting caught by the police.
Line by Line Meaning
Damn why it feel like its saturday mornin in this b****.
The atmosphere is reminiscent of Saturday morning cartoons, bright and lively.
girl in the corner lookin like dora the explorer.
A girl in the corner resembles the popular cartoon character, Dora the Explorer.
bartender lookin like stewart griffin.
The bartender resembles the character Stewart Griffin from the TV show 'Family Guy'.
security guard lookin like homer simpson.
The security guard looks similar to the character Homer Simpson from 'The Simpsons'.
ooo s***.
Expression of surprise at the surreal environment.
i must be in a cartoon damn..
The absurdity of the situation makes the singer feel like they're in a cartoon.
too many triple stacks(throw it back)
The abundance of drugs is causing the singer to feel overwhelmed and want to escape reality.
Shell:look,lookin out my mind yeah im on bout two is you thuggin is your rollin i say how bout you?
The rapper Shell is asking if the listener is also high and trying to gauge their level of involvement in illegal activities.
i done mixed the ninja turtle with a lil grey goose now im bout to transform cuz im into cartoons.
The artist has mixed alcohol and drugs and feels like they're transforming into a cartoon character.
gotta ??? track of pills and a ounce of that dough and my b**** rolled too in a spongebob shirt,she aint trippin tho she done bought her friends too
The artist has lost track of how many pills they've taken and is with their girlfriend and her friends who are dressed in Spongebob apparel.
i use to knock that p**** out off a half of blues clues.
The singer's girlfriend used to be easily aroused by drugs and now the singer needs more to achieve the same effect.
back to my crew yeah my n***** go hard,i done left caught a charge gettin full of dem bars ,i had this episode f***** with this lil broad,she wanted me to hit it hit it by ????,you know im a dawg so i didnt hit it raw,that red transformer got my d*** real hard,she said the pill make her feel like she sittin on mars so i ate her ??? and beat that p**** on the sharks
The artist is boasting about his crew's toughness and his own criminal behavior. He had a sexual encounter while under the influence and took a pill that heightened the pleasure for both him and his partner.
Chorus:im in a cartoon im in a cartoon(throw it back)im in a cartoon im in a cartoon(throw it back)doin spongebob on em do the ninja turtle on em goin bart simpson on em ima transform on em..goin bugs bunny on em i mickey mouse on em goin blues clues on em(in a cartoon)
The chorus is repeating the concept of feeling like they're in a cartoon and listing different cartoon characters they're emulating in their actions.
Boosie:cross the track we throw em back from the summer to the winter use to be a ninja turtle now i turned to master splinter
Boosie's lyrics describe the transformation of himself and his crew from an earlier time as the Ninja Turtles to the wiser Master Splinter.
i be actin you cant see me i turn to dragon ball z
Boosie feels invisible and fast like a character from 'Dragon Ball Z'.
took two to the head dawg an i turned to sonic the hedgehog
The artist ingested drugs and now feels fast like the character Sonic the Hedgehog.
im clifford red dawg we actin me and my 40 glock we like scooby doo and shaggy im poppa smurf round this b**** when im on purple round this b**** big bucks like scroge mcduff aint out of s***(im in a cartoon)
Boosie is comparing himself and his crew to cartoon characters, with Clifford representing his red bandana, his gun like characters Shaggy and Scooby Doo, himself as Poppa Smurf when under the influence of purple lean, and boasting about his wealth like Scrooge McDuck.
feel like im on the moon saw my girl porsha but my eyes saw dora homer simpson in the buildin(ayyy mouse where marge at?)i cant find tootie aww s**** where bart at(throw em back throw em back)???? im always in trouble call me garfield the cat me and my dawgs we gettin stacks you can call us thunder cats look at my neck you see im on like im kin to fred flintstone
Boosie continues to see cartoon characters in real life and references various shows while boasting about his 'trouble-making' persona and his wealth.
Contributed by Isabella D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Dee-Bell46
Mann the 1st time I heard this song I was in the car driving with my kids in the back. This song had us cracking up with non stop laughter for some reason I will never forget!!!!
@keneishasykes3471
My ish since I 1st heard it
@toniafoss6549
It's fun listening to music and jamming with your kids amen to that.💯🤙❤️🧡💛
@toniafoss3922
I know thats right gorgeous 😍
@Mobcityrecords100
Dam boosie killed that shit ,,, we need a mouse and boosie album
@toniafoss3922
I know thats right gorgeous 💯🧡💙
@sandrawilliamssimmons8616
Underrated as hell.track a set da club off
@toniafoss3922
I know thats right 💯🧡💚💙
@rondog86
And this is an underrated comment 👏🏽!
@tmglilkk5478
Ong it is so underrated