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.
In My Hood
Lil Boosie Lyrics
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[Talking]
attention ladies I'm tired of playin
why the fuck you tryin fuck when you know you gotta man
wonder if my girl like that thank about it
that's what got me packin and I'm out it
lets go
[Verse one]
she keep on askin me bout hoes everyday
but I'm comin home to you so fuck what these hoes say
but its time to go
so now I'm searchin at the club
hopein I can find somebody just like me a straight thug
with a heart of a winner who fix me breakfast for dinner
who won't fuss when I get home just let go up in her
that's what I'm lookin for
a girl who far from a rookie bra
but she gotta be raw so all my haters could look at her
so thru the door came this click of lil cuties
and I was hopein one of them would like to get with lil boosie
so I picked the rawest one out the click
grabbed her by her shoulder uh and told her this
[Chorus: repeat]
I need a thug in my life
and you ain't gotta be my wife
just hold me down when its tight
and we gone ride on first class
and you ain't gotta be afraid
anything you want you ask
[Verse two]
now on the first day she told me
that we could only be friends
say she was hurt once before by this lil nigga with ends
ran into me bout her problems as she lay on the pillow
told me how her momma died and how her pops was a killer
told me how she lost her virgin to this nigga who lied
broke her heart told her he loved her just to get up inside
that's when we went on a ride to New Orleans
I made her smile the whole time
I laced a bottle with wine and told her this is how it should be
and asked her can have her heart she said could be
I told her bout my lifetime that's when she started to cry
told me she coulnd't believe that I was walkin the life
I told all I want from her is her heart
don't worry bout the sex we can do that when you want start
she ain't want to go home so I let her stay with me
and whispered in her ear right before she lay to sleep
[Chorus: repeat]
[Verse three]
as time went on we got on (we got on)
now three months later we majoring back and forth to Las Vegas
smokin on Garcia Vega and my hoes mad
I told them get they shit together now they see all leather
on my wrist is the better see my bitch bout whatever
and she was taught by Torrance Hatchett so she was taught by the devil
wasn't no thug when I met her but I seen it up in her
and she love my thug pleasures so I got me a winner
breakfast or dinner she happy for a thug on time
and when we fuckin she be screamin like I'm touchin her spine
I know I'm touchin her mind cause she ain't never had a thug
who fucked in a suit over the city in a tub
and money don't change her
she stay the same thru thick and thin
kept her pussy in her draws when I went off to the pen
that's why she drive my benz she more than a friend
she the one who took the charge when the door got kicked in
ya heard me
In "Thug in my Life," Lil Boosie expresses that he is tired of playing games with women who have significant others. Although he is frustrated with his own girl's constant questions about other women, he is still dedicated to her. He sets out to find a woman who is a straight "thug" but also has a heart of a winner. Throughout the song, Lil Boosie describes the strong emotional connection that he has with his ideal woman. She confides in him about her past relationships and family problems, and he comforts her. As their bond develops, they travel to Las Vegas, and Lil Boosie is amazed by the change in his lifestyle. He is pleased that the woman he has chosen is not interested in his money and was willing to take the blame when the police raided them.
The song serves as an example of how attraction and love can develop. Lil Boosie is drawn to a strong woman who can share in his experiences and support him emotionally, not just physically. She represents loyalty and devotion, qualities that Lil Boosie values. "Thug in my Life" highlights the importance of finding a significant other that compliments and uplifts you and who stays around through the good and hard times.
Line by Line Meaning
attention ladies I'm tired of playin
I'm tired of playing around with women and want something serious.
why the fuck you tryin fuck when you know you gotta man
Why are you trying to have sex with me when you know you have a man?
wonder if my girl like that thank about it
I wonder if my girlfriend would like it if I did the same to her.
that's what got me packin and I'm out it
This is why I'm leaving my current partner.
she keep on askin me bout hoes everyday
My girlfriend keeps asking me about other women every day.
but I'm comin home to you so fuck what these hoes say
I'm still coming home to my girlfriend and I don't care what other women say.
but its time to go
I need to leave now.
so now I'm searchin at the club
I'm looking for someone else at the club.
hopein I can find somebody just like me a straight thug
I hope to find someone at the club who is similar to me, a tough guy.
with a heart of a winner who fix me breakfast for dinner
Someone who is caring and will make me breakfast for dinner.
who won't fuss when I get home just let go up in her
Someone who won't argue when I get home and just let me have sex with her.
a girl who far from a rookie bra
I'm looking for someone who is experienced.
but she gotta be raw so all my haters could look at her
She needs to be attractive so that others can see that I have a good partner.
so thru the door came this click of lil cuties
Then a group of attractive girls entered through the door.
and I was hopein one of them would like to get with lil boosie
I was hoping that one of them would want to be with me.
so I picked the rawest one out the click
I chose the most attractive girl from the group.
grabbed her by her shoulder uh and told her this
I took her by the shoulder and said this to her.
I need a thug in my life
I'm looking for someone tough in my life.
and you ain't gotta be my wife
You don't have to be my wife.
just hold me down when its tight
Just be there for me when things get difficult.
and we gone ride on first class
We will travel in style, first class.
and you ain't gotta be afraid
You don't have to be scared of me or anything.
anything you want you ask
You can ask for anything you want.
now on the first day she told me that we could only be friends
On the first day we met, she told me that we could only be friends.
say she was hurt once before by this lil nigga with ends
She said that she was hurt before by a man with money.
ran into me bout her problems as she lay on the pillow
She talked to me about her problems as she lay on the pillow.
told me how her momma died and how her pops was a killer
She told me about her mother's death and how her father was a murderer.
told me how she lost her virgin to this nigga who lied
She told me how she lost her virginity to a man who lied to her.
broke her heart told her he loved her just to get up inside
He broke her heart by lying and saying he loved her just to have sex with her.
that's when we went on a ride to New Orleans
We decided to go on a trip to New Orleans.
I made her smile the whole time
I made her happy throughout the trip.
I laced a bottle with wine and told her this is how it should be
I added wine to a bottle to make the date even better and told her that this is how it should be.
and asked her can have her heart she said could be
I asked her if I could have her heart and she said it's possible.
I told her bout my lifetime that's when she started to cry
I told her about my life and hardships, which made her cry.
told me she coulnd't believe that I was walkin the life
She couldn't believe that I was living the life that I was.
I told all I want from her is her heart
All I want from her is her love and affection.
don't worry bout the sex we can do that when you want start
I told her not to worry about sex because we can do it whenever she wants.
she ain't want to go home so I let her stay with me
She didn't want to leave, so I let her stay with me.
and whispered in her ear right before she lay to sleep
Before she went to sleep, I whispered to her.
as time went on we got on (we got on)
As time passed, we got closer and stronger in our relationship.
now three months later we majoring back and forth to Las Vegas
Three months later, we travel frequently between places, including Las Vegas.
smokin on Garcia Vega and my hoes mad
We smoke Garcia Vega cigars and my other women are jealous.
I told them get they shit together now they see all leather
I told them to get their act together because now I have nicer things, like leather.
on my wrist is the better see my bitch bout whatever
I have a better watch now and my girlfriend doesn't care about material things.
and she was taught by Torrance Hatchett so she was taught by the devil
My girlfriend was influenced by Torrance Hatchett, who is considered evil.
wasn't no thug when I met her but I seen it up in her
She wasn't tough when I met her, but I saw it in her.
and she love my thug pleasures so I got me a winner
She likes my tough guy tendencies, so I got a good partner.
breakfast or dinner she happy for a thug on time
Whether it's breakfast or dinner, she's always happy to be with a tough guy like me.
and when we fuckin she be screamin like I'm touchin her spine
She moans loudly when we have sex as if I'm touching her spine.
I know I'm touchin her mind cause she ain't never had a thug
I know I'm making an impact on her because she's never been with someone like me.
who fucked in a suit over the city in a tub
Who has had sex in a suit over the city in a hot tub.
and money don't change her
Money doesn't change her or her feelings for me.
she stay the same thru thick and thin
She is always the same no matter what happens.
kept her pussy in her draws when I went off to the pen
She was loyal to me even when I was in prison.
that's why she drive my benz she more than a friend
That's why she drives my luxury car, and she's more than just a friend.
she the one who took the charge when the door got kicked in
She took responsibility when things got rough, and the door was kicked in.
ya heard me
Do you understand or agree?
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEREMIAH ROACH, JERMIAH ROACH, TORENCE HATCH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
JAP
Still playing this throwback in 2021
Birmingham Alabama stand up 💯
Wartel
this go in i love the free game boosie put in his music i feel like sometimes a subliminal message from my spirit guide this is appreciated i need to let thiis sink in my subconcious mind
Yvng Jarvis
Boosie Been The Voice Of real Hip Hop 😔😎💯💯
Bess211
I wish this song was longer. I love this song
Cameron Harris
The Baller In The Hood That Go Post Everybody Bail.. 💯💯
Danni Smith
This should have wayyyyyy more views then it has …. This that real ass hood ass hoodie right here !!!!! ….. shit be booming in da car I swear ‼️🔥
Javii
It's crazy when you can relate to every line he spits on this song
381MEDALLION
Lil Boosie for president! You've already won my vote
Caleb Owens
381MEDALLION how is he gonna run?
Young Rell
This shiit will never get old 2016 still fuckin with this. Louisiana stand up