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.
Hatin'
Lil Boosie Lyrics
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Little boosie bad ass (little boosie bad ass)
An I wanna know tonight
Why they hating on me?
Shh. I'm a good nigga believe that
Let's roll...
[Chorus:]
Hating on me (why they hating on me?)
'cause I'm tryna get this paper ('cause I'm tryna get this paper)
Thugging in these streets (thugging in these streets)
[Verse:]
Nigga ate at my momma table
My daughter called him uncle (she called him uncle)
I treated him like he was donkey and he told on me
The judge looking like he wanna drop a load on me
My nigga looking like he wanna break the code on me
Tell me why they let me ride for a year?
Now they want my 745 until I show for this here
Nigga tried to sneak me but that's hoe shit
You ain't gonna get no strikes off me little daddy
you better try sum more shit
Now he fuck with my girl head
The hoes she be round kept putting her soul down
and she can't focus now (un un un)
Ain't that a shame how they fuck up your name
Tell Promoters you're gonna cut throat 'em now you're missing your change
Who's gonna take the pistol charges and everybody convicted
Been to 5 funerals in 3 months Lord knows that I miss 'em
I guess when I get old and grey and my mission is done
You pussy motherfuckers you all gonna hate on my son
[Chorus]
[Verse:]
From the cradle to the grave I'm gonna always be a hustler
As long as you succeed they gonna always be a buster
They hated Dr.King, they hated when he marched
They hated Malcolm X and they hated Rosa Parks
Sometime your enemy on your passenger side
Riding with you getting high
But you can't believe it
But you know that he sneaky
When I was five my mama looked at her son she said boy
You're gonna break hearts 'cause you're too cute for just one
I guess it's this baby face and rap skills that God blessed me with
Got nigga nuts hanging ready to come and test me bitch but look
You know that say I was dead
2 shot up in my head
Sum say I O.D.'d off that X
What they gonna say next?
[Chorus]
[Verse:]
Now they say me and Weebie beef we're on the same team
We drop hits you nosey bitch, we got the same dream
A lot of niggas player hate 'cause they ain't me
So when they mine they won't hesitate to spank me
Done seen a lot of shit Lord knows I try
Rumors hurt me inside but I'm still showing pride
Want diggers like jigga with a brain like dane
Can't slip like beans 'cause I dreams to be the mayne
But I never change no matter how raw it get
I'm beast mode little daddy so I'm prepared for the rawest shit
They called me out my name
They told me I was stunting
I told them one day bitch I'm gonna have some Oprah money
[Chorus x2]
In the song Hatin' by Lil Boosie, the artist expresses his frustration towards the people who are hating on him for trying to make a living by hustling in the streets. Lil Boosie starts by questioning why people hate on him despite him being a good person, and he goes on to describe how someone he trusted betrayed him by snitching on him, causing him to be in trouble with the law. Lil Boosie then talks about how his enemies can be disguised as friends and that rumors have been spread about him, but he will continue to show pride and not change under any circumstances. He compares himself to historical figures like Dr. King, Malcolm X and Rosa Parks, who were also hated in their time. In the end, Lil Boosie tells everyone that even though they hate on him now, they will end up hating on his son when he is older.
Line by Line Meaning
Little boosie bad ass (little boosie bad ass)
Introductory line, introducing the artist Lil Boosie.
An I wanna know tonight
Lil Boosie wants to know why people are hating on him.
Why they hating on me?
Lil Boosie is questioning why people hate him.
Shh. I'm a good nigga believe that
Lil Boosie asserts himself as a good person.
Let's roll...
Lil Boosie wants to proceed.
Tell me why they hating (why they hating)?
Lil Boosie is asking again why people are hating on him.
Hating on me (why they hating on me?)
Lil Boosie reiterates that people are hating on him.
'cause I'm tryna get this paper ('cause I'm tryna get this paper)
Lil Boosie is receiving hate because he is trying to make money.
Thugging in these streets (thugging in these streets)
Lil Boosie is out in the streets doing thug activities.
Nigga ate at my momma table
A person ate at Lil Boosie's mom's table.
My daughter called him uncle (she called him uncle)
Lil Boosie's daughter calls the person uncle.
I treated him like he was donkey and he told on me
Lil Boosie mistreated the person and the person snitched on him.
The judge looking like he wanna drop a load on me
The judge looks like he is about to rule harshly on Lil Boosie.
My nigga looking like he wanna break the code on me
Lil Boosie's friend looks like he is betraying their street code.
Tell me why they let me ride for a year?
Lil Boosie is questioning why he was allowed to do something for a year.
Now they want my 745 until I show for this here
People are taking Lil Boosie's luxury car from him until he shows up or does something.
Nigga tried to sneak me but that's hoe shit
Someone attempted to do something sneaky to Lil Boosie but that is cowardly.
You ain't gonna get no strikes off me little daddy
Lil Boosie is telling the person that they will not achieve anything by messing with him.
you better try sum more shit
The person should try something else.
Now he fuck with my girl head
The person is messing with Lil Boosie's girlfriend's mind.
The hoes she be round kept putting her soul down
The girls that Lil Boosie's girlfriend is around are harming her.
and she can't focus now (un un un)
Lil Boosie's girlfriend is unable to concentrate on anything.
Ain't that a shame how they fuck up your name
It is unfortunate that people ruin your reputation.
Tell Promoters you're gonna cut throat 'em now you're missing your change
Lil Boosie is missing out on opportunities because of what others have done to him.
Who's gonna take the pistol charges and everybody convicted
Nobody wants to take the blame for possessing a gun and getting convicted.
Been to 5 funerals in 3 months Lord knows that I miss 'em
Lil Boosie has been to five funerals in three months and he is grieving.
I guess when I get old and grey and my mission is done
Lil Boosie assumes that he will complete his life mission when he grows old.
You pussy motherfuckers you all gonna hate on my son
Lil Boosie is predicting that people will hate on his son in the future because of what they are currently doing to him.
From the cradle to the grave I'm gonna always be a hustler
Lil Boosie was born a hustler and he will always be a hustler.
As long as you succeed they gonna always be a buster
People will always be jealous of successful people.
They hated Dr.King, they hated when he marched
They hated on Martin Luther King Jr. and his peaceful protest.
They hated Malcolm X and they hated Rosa Parks
They also hated Malcolm X and Rosa Parks.
Sometime your enemy on your passenger side
Your enemy can be seated right beside you.
Riding with you getting high
Your enemy can act friendly with you.
But you can't believe it
It's hard to believe that someone who is friendly with you is actually your enemy.
But you know that he sneaky
But you know that your friendly enemy is sneaky.
When I was five my mama looked at her son she said boy
Lil Boosie's mother told him something when he was young.
You're gonna break hearts 'cause you're too cute for just one
Lil Boosie's mother said he will break hearts because he is too attractive.
I guess it's this baby face and rap skills that God blessed me with
Lil Boosie believes he has a baby face and the talent to rap, and God has blessed him with these attributes.
Got nigga nuts hanging ready to come and test me bitch but look
Lil Boosie has people who want to challenge him, but he is prepared for them.
You know that say I was dead
People have spread rumors that Lil Boosie is dead.
2 shot up in my head
Rumors say Lil Boosie was shot two times in the head.
Sum say I O.D.'d off that X
Other rumors say Lil Boosie overdosed on drugs.
What they gonna say next?
Lil Boosie is wondering what the next rumor will be.
Now they say me and Weebie beef we're on the same team
There is a rumor that Lil Boosie and Weebie have a feud despite being in the same team.
We drop hits you nosey bitch, we got the same dream
Despite the rumors, Lil Boosie and Weebie make hit songs together and have the same goals.
A lot of niggas player hate 'cause they ain't me
A lot of people hate Lil Boosie because they are not him.
So when they mine they won't hesitate to spank me
When they have the chance, they will harm Lil Boosie.
Done seen a lot of shit Lord knows I try
Lil Boosie has witnessed many things, and God knows he tries to stay away from harm.
Rumors hurt me inside but I'm still showing pride
Even though the rumors are emotionally hurtful, Lil Boosie is still showing pride.
Want diggers like jigga with a brain like dane
Lil Boosie wants to be as successful as Jay-Z but remain humble.
Can't slip like beans 'cause I dreams to be the mayne
Lil Boosie cannot make mistakes like Beanie Sigel because he has a dream to be the top guy.
But I never change no matter how raw it get
Lil Boosie will remain true to himself regardless of the circumstances.
I'm beast mode little daddy so I'm prepared for the rawest shit
Lil Boosie is in beast mode and ready for anything.
They called me out my name
People used derogatory names to refer to Lil Boosie.
They told me I was stunting
People told Lil Boosie he was showing off.
I told them one day bitch I'm gonna have some Oprah money
Lil Boosie told them he will have as much money as Oprah Winfrey one day.
Chorus x2
Reiterating the chorus.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: B. ROME, BRUCE ROME, JEREMY ALLEN, JEREMY VARNARD ALLEN, M. ROACH, TORENCE HATCH
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Paris Blake
He spoke the hating on his son part into existence 💯
CamGotDaboardzzz 30
💯💯 knew what shit was gone happen
Clueless Cat
Imagine like that can be ya lil brother just s kid, i did stupid ass shit when i was 15
Kentà Nine7
One of his hardest tracks #classic
Big Glo
2022 and I’m still listening to this like it just came out 🔥🔥🔥🔥
kRakk S3ll3r
2019 and we still jamming this old Boosie on a daily 💯💯🙏
Who Pooted?
I’m happy Boosie got out the hood but I’ll forever miss the feeling he gave me when he was in the trenches #gutta
Mykee Soprano
"when I was 5 my momma looked at her son and said boy you finna break hearts your to cute for just 1" dope ass line .. BOOSIE IS THE CURRENT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE RAP GAME BARNONE....
Louise Mackey
real
Parrish Thomas
This been my song for years and will always be for many more years