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.
JEALOUSY
Lil Boosie Lyrics
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Uh huh Lil Boosie this me nigga gangsta ima do some shit some real shit
[Chorus:]
I been goin' thru some thangs
And don't nobody understand me man
I want ride candy man
I been goin' thru some thangs
But they always change
I been goin' thru some thangs
[Boosie:]
I been goin' thru some shit
From my niggas to my bitch
And these niggas wanna stitch
I wanna get rich
Plus sometimes I don't believe (why?)
Tryin' to sell 100,000
But they burnin' my CD's (thats fucked up)
Biggas and bitches
Please
Won't you get me help
Get your ass up off the computer
And buy this shit up off the shelf
Cause I wanna ride candy man
Just like the others
Sometimes I wish I shoulda take the good route
Like my brother
These niggas say they love ya
But they get dope
How you a rat like that
And try to steal ya ho
I still cope
And these niggas wanna rap about you
Know you a soldier
But they still wanna bring that savage out you
To get exposed
And these hoes they for the money
Tell your old lady dirty lies
But they know they frontin'
Check this out
In baton rouge
It's real wicked
And you can't go platinum now here
Cause this ain't New York City
And all my cousins doin' time
Thuggin' in the pen
I'm thinkin' bout em
Everytime I take a sip of henn
And I ain't gonna lie
I don't wanna be like cammaflogue
I met him one week
The next week he died
I almost cried
Damn
[Chorus:]
I been goin' thru some thangs
and don't nobody understand me man
I want rock candy man
I been goin' thru some thangs
hopin' my niggas stay the same
but they always change
I been goin' thru some thangs
and don't nobody understand me man
I want rock candy man
I been goin' thru some thangs
hopin' my niggas stay the same
but they always change
They hatin' cause I'm VIP
Ride through my city
With my hat bent like TIP
I'm all G
They got a niggas signin a deal
But they can't talk like I be talkin'
Cause I spit the real
Till I get killed
These niggas changin' like a weather
Think he your nigga
But you lookin' at the fuckin' devil
Who want your bezzle
And that voice that he wish he had
Jealousy got niggas creepin' down to bust ya ass
We livin' fast
But you notice I got em B
Money cars clothes and hoes
Till they pocket me
This for my niggas down in Texas
All the fuckin' swingers
Who got the whole other side of town
Wanna thank em
I'm stressin' cause the things I did
Not wearin a rubber got me stuck now with three kids
This shit is real
Wish I had a real friend to holla
They tend to laugh
When I tell em bout my fuckin problems
But I be stackin' the feds
So I be straight when I'm gone
I been prayin' for webbie
Cause webbie wild with that crown
[Chorus:]
I been goin' thru some thangs
And don't nobody understand me man
I want ride candy man
I been goin' thru some thangs
Hopin' my niggas stay the same
But they always change
I been goin' thru some thangs
And don't nobody understand me man
I want ride candy man
I been goin' thru some thangs
Hopin' my niggas stay the same
But they always change
[Boosie:]
I'm sippin gallons tryin' to ease the pain
Hopin my niggas keep it gutta
But they seem to change
That's why I'm solo
Blowin' dodo in a different city
Thinkin' these niggas tryin' to do me
But they rollin' wit me
My ho da sickest
But she listen to what the streets say
That got me stressin
Cause she might be leavin' anyday
I try to pray
But when I holla he ain't holla back
That's why I'm missin' prayer daily
Tryin' to get these stacks
Why that
The situation that I'm in
The judge tryin' to send me to the pen
And give me ten
And do me in
Got me stressin' on some major shit
My mama agin'
And my grandma and my baby's sick
This hatin' shit
Got me one step away from clickin'
This me against the world livin'
Got all my people bitchin'
I look my mama in her eye
Told her respect the game
She like boosie leave it alone
Look at craig ganes
Damn
[Chorus:]
I been goin' thru some thangs
And don't nobody understand me man
I want ride candy man
I been goin' thru some thangs
Hopin' my niggas stay the same
But they always change
I been goin' thru some thangs
And don't nobody understand me man
I want ride candy man
I been goin' thru some thangs
Hopin' my niggas stay the same
But they always change
[Outro:]
That's real life right here
You go through so much
You know what I'm sayin'
Nigga be thinkin' nigga be ballin'
But a nigga be strugglin' at the same time
Why they be ballin' man
I been goin' through some thangs
I been goin' through some thangs
And don't nobody understand me man
I want rock candy man
But don't nobody understand me man
I want rock candy man
But don't nobody understand me man
The song "Jealousy" by Lil Boosie and Webbie showcases the struggles and pain that the rappers have gone through in their lives. The lyrics in the chorus show that they feel misunderstood and isolated. Boosie mentions that he has been going through a lot of things, from problems with his friends to his girlfriend. He talks about his desire to become rich and famous, but how the industry burns his CDs, making it tough for him to achieve success. He mentions the jealousy that people have for him, including those who pretend to be his friends but ultimately end up turning on him.
In the first verse, Boosie delves deeper into the problems he's been facing, including rats and backstabbers. He talks about how people say they love you but end up stealing your dreams and your girl. He copes with it all, even when people try to expose him for who he is. The second verse follows Webbie, who discusses how people change like the weather and how he's been struggling to find a friend who can help him get through his problems. He talks about his girlfriend leaving him and the stress he's under from both the court system and his family members who are sick. The outro emphasizes how hard it is to be successful in the music industry, where people only see what's on the surface and not the actual struggles of the artist.
Overall, the song expresses the pain of being misunderstood in a world where everyone is trying to bring you down. It highlights how difficult it is to become successful, especially when the industry doesn't support you, and how important it is to have genuine people in your life.
Line by Line Meaning
I been goin' thru some thangs
I have been experiencing difficult situations and emotions
And don't nobody understand me man
No one truly comprehends my struggles, man
I want ride candy man
I desire to drive a car with flashy, expensive modifications
I been goin' thru some thangs
I have been facing hardships
Hopin' my niggas stay the same
Wishing for my friends to remain unchanged
But they always change
However, they always end up changing
I been goin' thru some shit
I have been experiencing challenging situations
From my niggas to my bitch
From my friends to my significant other
And these niggas wanna stitch
And these individuals want to betray or snitch
I wanna get rich
I desire to become wealthy
Plus sometimes I don't believe (why?)
At times, I lack faith (why?)
Tryin' to sell 100,000
Attempting to sell 100,000 copies
But they burnin' my CD's (thats fucked up)
Yet, they are intentionally damaging or destroying my CDs (that's messed up)
Biggas and bitches
Men and women
Please
I implore you
Won't you get me help
Could you please assist me
Get your ass up off the computer
Stop wasting time on the computer
And buy this shit up off the shelf
And purchase this merchandise from the store
Cause I wanna ride candy man
Because I want to drive a car with flashy, expensive modifications
Just like the others
Similar to what others have
Sometimes I wish I shoulda take the good route
Occasionally, I regret not choosing the better path
Like my brother
Like my sibling
These niggas say they love ya
These individuals claim to love you
But they get dope
But they become treacherous or deceitful
How you a rat like that
How can you betray others like that
And try to steal ya ho
And attempt to take away your significant other
I still cope
I still manage to deal with it
And these niggas wanna rap about you
And these individuals want to rap about you
Know you a soldier
Knowing you are a warrior
But they still wanna bring that savage out you
Yet, they still want to provoke your violent nature
To get exposed
To expose you or make you react
And these hoes they for the money
And these women are only interested in money
Tell your old lady dirty lies
They tell lies about your partner
But they know they frontin'
But they are aware that they are lying
Check this out
Listen to this
In baton rouge
In Baton Rouge
It's real wicked
It's very sinful
And you can't go platinum now here
And you cannot become a platinum-selling artist here
Cause this ain't New York City
Because this is not New York City
And all my cousins doin' time
And all my cousins are currently serving prison sentences
Thuggin' in the pen
Engaging in criminal activities while incarcerated
I'm thinkin' bout em
I'm constantly thinking about them
Everytime I take a sip of henn
Every time I take a sip of Hennessy
And I ain't gonna lie
And I won't lie
I don't wanna be like cammaflogue
I don't want to be like Cammaflogue
I met him one week
I met him just a week ago
The next week he died
The following week, he passed away
I almost cried
I nearly cried
They hatin' cause I'm VIP
They are envious because I have VIP status
Ride through my city
Traveling through my city
With my hat bent like TIP
With my hat tilted like T.I.
I'm all G
I'm a true gangster
They got a niggas signin a deal
They have another person signing a record deal
But they can't talk like I be talkin'
But they cannot speak the way I do
Cause I spit the real
Because I speak the truth
Till I get killed
Until I am killed
These niggas changin' like a weather
These individuals are changing constantly
Think he your nigga
Believing he is your friend
But you lookin' at the fuckin' devil
But you are actually looking at the deceitful person
Who want your bezzle
Who desires to steal your expensive jewelry
And that voice that he wish he had
And the confidence that he wishes he possesses
Jealousy got niggas creepin' down to bust ya ass
Envy is causing individuals to secretly approach you to harm you
We livin' fast
We are living recklessly
But you notice I got em B
But you realize that I have control over them, brother
Money cars clothes and hoes
Wealth, cars, fashionable attire, and promiscuous women
Till they pocket me
Until they take all my money
This for my niggas down in Texas
This is dedicated to my friends in Texas
All the fuckin' swingers
All the promiscuous individuals
Who got the whole other side of town
Who control the entire other part of the city
Wanna thank em
I want to express my gratitude to them
I'm stressin' cause the things I did
I am feeling anxious because of my past actions
Not wearin' a rubber got me stuck now with three kids
Not using protection during sexual intercourse now has me responsible for raising three children
This shit is real
This situation is serious
Wish I had a real friend to holla
I wish I had a genuine friend to converse with
They tend to laugh
They tend to mock or ridicule
When I tell em bout my fuckin problems
When I share my personal issues with them
But I be stackin' the feds
But I am accumulating money
So I be straight when I'm gone
So I will be financially stable when I am no longer around
I been prayin' for webbie
I have been praying for Webbie
Cause webbie wild with that crown
Because Webbie is reckless with that authority or power
I'm sippin gallons tryin' to ease the pain
I am consuming large amounts of alcohol to alleviate the pain
Hopin my niggas keep it gutta
Hoping my friends remain true to the streets
But they seem to change
But they appear to be transforming
That's why I'm solo
That is why I am alone
Blowin' dodo in a different city
Smoking marijuana in a different city
Thinkin' these niggas tryin' to do me
Believing that these individuals are plotting against me
But they rollin' wit me
But they are actually rolling with me
My ho da sickest
My girlfriend is the best
But she listen to what the streets say
But she listens to the rumors in the streets
That got me stressin
That causes me stress
Cause she might be leavin' anyday
Because she might leave me any day now
I try to pray
I attempt to pray
But when I holla he ain't holla back
But when I call out, he does not respond
That's why I'm missin' prayer daily
That is why I am neglecting my prayers every day
Tryin' to get these stacks
Attempting to accumulate a large amount of money
Why that
Why is that
The situation that I'm in
The circumstances that I find myself in
The judge tryin' to send me to the pen
The judge is attempting to sentence me to prison
And give me ten
And give me a ten-year sentence
And do me in
And ruin my life
Got me stressin' on some major shit
Causing me significant stress
My mama agin'
My mother is getting older
And my grandma and my baby's sick
And my grandmother and my child are ill
This hatin' shit
This envy or animosity
Got me one step away from clickin'
Has me very close to becoming violent
This me against the world livin'
I am living with the belief that it's me against the world
Got all my people bitchin'
Causing all my friends and family to complain
I look my mama in her eye
I gaze into my mother's eyes
Told her respect the game
Informed her to show respect for the street life
She like boosie leave it alone
She advises Boosie to let go of it
Look at craig ganes
Consider what happened to Craig Ganes
That's real life right here
This is genuine reality right here
You go through so much
You experience a great deal
Nigga be thinkin' nigga be ballin'
People assume I am living luxuriously
But a nigga be strugglin' at the same time
But I am actually struggling simultaneously
Why they be ballin' man
Why are they living luxuriously, man
I been goin' through some thangs
I have been experiencing difficult situations
I been goin' through some thangs
I have been facing hardships
And don't nobody understand me man
And nobody truly comprehends me, man
I want rock candy man
I desire to drive a car with flashy, expensive modifications
But don't nobody understand me man
But nobody truly comprehends me, man
I been goin' through some thangs
I have been experiencing difficult situations
Hopin' my niggas stay the same
Hoping my friends remain unchanged
But they always change
However, they always end up changing
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Written by: JACOB GADE
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