Lil Boosie was born Torrence Hatch in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on November 14… Read Full Bio ↴Lil Boosie was born Torrence Hatch in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on November 14, 1983, he was bestowed the nickname Boosie by his family and was raised on W. Garfield St. in a ghetto in the mean streets of south side Baton Rouge (SSB).

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.

How We Do It
Lil Boosie Lyrics

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We got the Phantoms on deck, lambo on the side, chevy sittin high yeah bitch that's how we ride
That's how we do it x7
We posted up up in the club, bottles on ice, pockets full of hundred and we got the cheapest price
That's how we do it x7

Lil Boosie

Let me tell you how I rock, pocket full of rocks, bottle in the air, livin without a care

Let me tell you what I like, head with cold sprite
Let me tell you what I hate, haters with no cake
Let me tell you what I make, money with big stacks
Let me tell you why they hatin, cuz I young , rich, and black
Hoes lick my nutsack, rose by the six pack, skeet that shit off in they mouth (opps!) and I ain't feel bad
Gotta have my funds straight, time flyin gotta have my sons straight so they can shine
Wake up to get it up I hope you on the grind, cuz if you bullshitn' you'll get lapped this time
Im on the money makin mission got me handling bucks
Been countin money for so long my fuckin hands cramp up
Get my keys I be ridin, put my b's in my pocket
Keep ridin dirty cuz the people cant stop it

Chorus

Webbie

Hustlin, 50 streets back against the wall
Scarred up since I was small, ive been through some shit to ball
The heat was on I couldn't stop, I had to let the cannons pop
The Bentleys fallin through the roof and now Im standin at the top
Grindin with my nigga B, finally where im supposed to be
I know my boy watchin over me still I keep my shit close to me
Im doin this for my nigga T, specially for my nigga Mell
Specially for my niggas doin the L and getting outta jail
What ever be good as hell it aint nothin on a nigga plate
Hungry than a motherfucka a hustla eat a nigga face

Imma keep it trill you can chill but time aint gon wait
You betta go head and get your paper before it get to late
Had to set myself straight at to set myself a goal
By 2010 im tryin to have a hundred million more
52 foot ceiling you cant touch it marble on the floor
Webbie trillest nigga I aint doin nothing but get my hustle on

Chorus
Lil trill

Imma start this thing for my dog B, trill fam, trill ent
Deaf kids look up to me so I gotta be all I can be
And I grind hard just to get this far, love my pops for what he did
Never thought I'd be this big, never thought I'd be this kid
I do it big but I keep my stacks
From big money to big racks
You got a check then we can talk, if you aint got it then you can walk
I do my thang betta ask around, chevy whip sittin off the ground
Burnin rubber throughout your town, ohh yeah boy we get it down
No blue cars black cars now, couldn't see me through an ultrasound
Too far like a mile long, im getting money like Mulan
Imma buy a house, buy my own estate
Been hungry eat your whole plate
Never turn on your main mayne or you'll crash like an airplane
Trill fam that's till the end, we all family can be friends
Hustle hard for your dividends, loyalty never defense
That crooked man cant be your friend, betta leave that boy alone
Or he will leave you all alone

Time to start from scratch homes
Chrous.

Overall Meaning

The song "How We Do It" by Lil Boosie is an anthem of excess and celebration of the trappings of wealth. The lyrics describe a lifestyle of luxury, complete with expensive cars like Phantoms and Lambos, an entourage that can afford the cheapest prices for bottles of liquor, and pockets full of cash. The chorus repeats the phrase "That's how we do it" seven times, highlighting the repetition and definitive nature of this lifestyle, which involves posting up in the club and spending with abandon.

Lil Boosie's verse on the song depicts a life of excess and dominance, where he is free to do as he pleases without fear of consequence. He boasts about his wealth and stature as a young, rich, black man, mentioning his ability to afford six packs of roses and have women perform sexual acts on him without remorse. He emphasizes the importance of staying focused on making money and ensuring his family is taken care of, while also deriding those who are not on the "grind" and will "get lapped."

Webbie's verse continues the theme of hustle, describing a difficult journey to success, where he had to fight against obstacles and keep moving forward. He dedicates his success to his loved ones who have passed away or been incarcerated, and mentions his goals of making millions more in the future. He describes his opulent lifestyle, featuring a 52 foot ceiling and marble floors, but also acknowledges the importance of hard work and setting goals.

In Lil Trill's verse, he carries on the theme of hard work and loyalty, describing his journey to success and warning against those who may try to take advantage of him or his crew. He describes his dedication to his family and being an inspiration to deaf children. He also boasts about his wealth and ability to purchase a house and his own estate. The song overall glorifies a life focused on status and excess, achieved through ruthless hustling and dedication.

Line by Line Meaning

We got the Phantoms on deck, lambo on the side, chevy sittin high yeah bitch that's how we ride
We have luxury cars (Phantoms and Lambos) ready to use while the Chevy truck we ride is lifted high. This is how we show off our status and how we do things.

We posted up up in the club, bottles on ice, pockets full of hundred and we got the cheapest price
We are comfortably settled in the club, drinking bottles of alcohol that are chilled over ice, carrying lots of cash with us. We got everything at the best price possible. This is how we like to party.

Let me tell you how I rock, pocket full of rocks, bottle in the air, livin without a care
Allow me to explain how I live my life. My pockets are stuffed with drugs, and I'm raising a bottle of alcohol without any concerns. I'm living without any worries.

Let me tell you what I like, head with cold sprite
I'm going to disclose what I enjoy the most in life, which is when someone performs fellatio on me with a cold Sprite beverage in their mouth.

Let me tell you what I hate, haters with no cake
I despise people who hate me but have no money or wealth to back up their hatred.

Let me tell you what I make, money with big stacks
I produce a lot of cash with large stacks of dollars.

Let me tell you why they hatin, cuz I young , rich, and black
People don't like me because I'm young, wealthy and black, and they envy my success.

Hoes lick my nutsack, rose by the six pack, skeet that shit off in they mouth (opps!) and I ain't feel bad
Women perform oral sex on me. I have a bouquet of roses and plenty of liquor for them. During sex, I ejaculate into their mouths with no regrets.

Gotta have my funds straight, time flyin gotta have my sons straight so they can shine
My finances need to be organized, and I must focus on securing my children's futures so that they can become successful and prosperous.

Wake up to get it up I hope you on the grind, cuz if you bullshitn' you'll get lapped this time
Wake up and begin working hard to accomplish your goals because if you're wasting time, someone else will excel past you.

Im on the money makin mission got me handling bucks
I'm on a quest to make money, so I'm dealing with large amount of currency.

Been countin money for so long my fuckin hands cramp up
I've been counting money for so long that my hands become cramped because of it.

Get my keys I be ridin, put my b's in my pocket
I grab my car keys and head out to drive, making sure to secure my belongings in my pockets.

Keep ridin dirty cuz the people cant stop it
I prefer to drive around with illegal substances in my possession since society can't prevent me from doing so.

Hustlin, 50 streets back against the wall
I'm putting in work to succeed, despite being placed in a difficult situation.

Scarred up since I was small, ive been through some shit to ball
Since I was young, I've been dealing with hardships and have been in tough situations to become successful.

The heat was on I couldn't stop, I had to let the cannons pop
The situation became dangerous, so I had to act and use my weapons to settle it.

The Bentleys fallin through the roof and now Im standin at the top
My Bentleys are so expensive that they're falling through the ceiling, putting me at the top of the hierarchy.

Grindin with my nigga B, finally where im supposed to be
I'm working hard with my friend B and finally following the path intended for me.

I know my boy watchin over me still I keep my shit close to me
Even though my friend has passed away, I still keep his memory and keep my valuables close to me.

Im doin this for my nigga T, specially for my nigga Mell
I'm working hard and being successful for my deceased friend T, as well as my other friend Mell.

Specially for my niggas doin the L and getting outta jail
This success is also for those friends who are in jail or have been incarcerated before.

What ever be good as hell it aint nothin on a nigga plate
No matter how good something is, it isn't significant when a man is hungry and has nothing to eat.

Hungry than a motherfucka a hustla eat a nigga face
Hustlers are always hungry and willing to do violent acts to satisfy their hunger and survive.

Imma keep it trill you can chill but time aint gon wait
I'm going to be honest and true to myself, and while you may take it easy, remember that time waits for no one.

You betta go head and get your paper before it get to late
You should work hard and earn money before it becomes too late to do so.

Had to set myself straight at to set myself a goal
I had to fix myself and come up with a goal to strive towards.

By 2010 im tryin to have a hundred million more
I have a goal of accumulating an additional hundred million dollars by the year 2010.

52 foot ceiling you cant touch it marble on the floor
The ceiling of my home is fifty-two feet tall and paved with marble floors that are too high to touch.

Webbie trillest nigga I aint doin nothing but get my hustle on
Webbie is the most genuine person, and he's focused on hustling and earning money.

Imma start this thing for my dog B, trill fam, trill ent
I'm beginning this venture for B, a friend of mine, and the Trill family and entertainment business.

Deaf kids look up to me so I gotta be all I can be
Hearing-impaired children see me as a role model, so I need to live up to their expectations and be the best I can be.

And I grind hard just to get this far, love my pops for what he did
I work hard to succeed and get this far in life. I have a strong appreciation for my father and what he has done for me.

Never thought I'd be this big, never thought I'd be this kid
I never expected to become so successful, nor did anyone expect me to because of my youth.

I do it big but I keep my stacks
I live a very luxurious lifestyle, but I make sure to continue making money.

From big money to big racks
I'm making plenty of money to convert it to large stacks of cash.

You got a check then we can talk, if you aint got it then you can walk
If you don't have large amounts of money, then we don't have anything to talk about. You need to leave.

I do my thang betta ask around, chevy whip sittin off the ground
I'm doing what I'm best at, and people will attest to that. My Chevy truck is lifted high in the air.

Burnin rubber throughout your town, ohh yeah boy we get it down
I'm driving through town at high speeds, leaving tire tracks behind. My friends and I are accomplishing our goals.

No blue cars black cars now, couldn't see me through an ultrasound
I don't own blue cars anymore, only black ones, and you couldn't even see me before I was born through an ultrasound.

Too far like a mile long, im getting money like Mulan
My success is unchallenged and seems to go on forever, like a very long mile. I'm accumulating cash at an extraordinary rate, similar to Mulan's heroism.

Imma buy a house, buy my own estate
I'm going to purchase a house and acquire my own property.

Been hungry eat your whole plate
I've been very hungry, and when food is presented to me, I consume everything.

Never turn on your main mayne or you'll crash like an airplane
One should never betray their friends or they will encounter severe consequences.

Trill fam that's till the end, we all family can be friends
Trill family is forever; we will stay together until the end. While we may not be related, we're all still family.

Hustle hard for your dividends, loyalty never defense
Work hard to earn money, and you'll see results. Loyalty should always be a priority, and it never requires defense.

That crooked man cant be your friend, betta leave that boy alone
Dishonest people shouldn't be your friends, and it's better to stay away from them.

Or he will leave you all alone
If you associate with a dishonest person, they'll most likely put you in a difficult situation and abandon you.

Contributed by Liam C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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