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.
Keep It Gutta
Lil Boosie Lyrics
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And I smell Indo
Hollered at my kin folk
After that I big smoke
I hit my nigga Gutta with them gutta ways
All of my cousins bussin' K's
So I was lead astray
And I don't pray, so I'm thinking bout death
Cause I got bank to accept!
You heard that green and yellow cd
That bitch gutta!
The world-wide struggle
Or the one about my mother (Child so bad)
I'm bangin' on the corner down in Cali
With the Bloods and Crips
See Lil' Boosie, yeah Lil' Boosie, man we love that shit!
I figured that I'd die in jail if I stay in the hood
So I'm tryin' to make a mil
And get the fuck out Baton Rouge
I wish Tupac'a hear the shit that I was speaking to you
I betcha Tupac'a have Lil' Boosie on an album or two
And did my daddy go to Thug Mansion?
(Shiiit)If he did
I know he saved a spot for his kid
And we gone G' it!
(Chorus: repeat 2X)
Keep it gutta, nigga! (Gutta, gutta, gutta! Yeah)
Cause I'm a victim of this game! (Victim of this game mane!)
Let's keep it gutta, nigga! (All the way gutta!)
Cause I was taught to get it hard like a man! For sheezy!
Verse two, is for my hearse crew
Like Raw Nitty, Lil D, and Big Ro too
Do you remember smoking dust with Silky Slim, headbussa?!
When we was slangin' nine
And had these niggaz scared of us!
My hood full of floods (floods)
But my hood full of thugs
Who in that pen
Rep Baton Rouge til the day that they touch
And you don't know a nigga gutta as me! (Gutta)
Who can tell ya some shit that ya mother'a see
Like you bein' locked up, til 2003
When you 'posed to be out chea
Flickin' and ballin like me
And all I see, is eyes on me
So like Pac
I hope it's not another fucking robbery
I ain' no rookie!
Fourteen, sellin' cookies!
Had all the hoes looking!
And ya know why nigga
Because I'm gutta!
My pants hang low
My eyes looking wicked too
My throwback cost 400
It's from 1952!
And ya bitch, you! (Bitch you!)
If you wanna leave this club
I suggest
You don't come around here and try to beef with us
This for my niggaz and guhls
Keep ya head up!
And I'ma keep my bread up
And make ya throw the set up!
I'm keepin' it gutta!
(Chorus)
What you about robbing to eat
What you about peeping yo hood out
To see who want ya to cease
That's the beginning
The ending, is 10 billion (10 billion)
Then I'm threw
Sign all my niggaz deals so they can live, like Lil Boo
I was led on this path to hate
Since I was little
Across the street a ship plant
And next door a fuckin' killer
Calvin Ricks was the shit
It wasn't no ridin' in South
I use to joy his purple jeep
When I walk in my house
And on my chedda chase
I done saw better days
Never thought my selfish ways
Have me blowing purple haze
It hurts to say (Hurts to say)
That my daddy left this world
I wish he could be here to see my pretty ass lil girl
But he can't, so I drink
Get mad and I don't think (Fuck it)
Smoke dro, by the ounce
And sip syrup, by the pint
Ain' too many can fuck with me
That's on my generation
Shouts out to all my niggaz
And my haters who be hatin', get ya hate on!
The lyrics to Lil Boosie's song Keep It Gutta depict personal struggles with growing up in a dangerous environment surrounded by violence and drugs. The first verse talks about being lead astray due to the influence of his cousins who are "bussin' K's" and the constant temptation to turn to drugs and death. He also mentions not thinking about taking his own life because he has money to make instead. In the chorus, he emphasizes the importance of keeping it "gutta" or real, and how he was taught to work hard for what he wants, even in difficult situations.
The second verse goes into more detail about his personal experiences, mentioning individuals from his past who have been involved in criminal activity, such as Silky Slim and Calvin Ricks. He also reflects on his own upbringing, selling drugs at the age of 14 and wearing expensive throwback jerseys to impress women. However, Lil Boosie ultimately has aspirations to leave his dangerous environment and make a better life for himself and his family.
The song touches on themes of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity. Lil Boosie recognizes the struggles of growing up in an environment plagued by crime and poverty, yet he refuses to succumb to the temptation of drugs and violence. Instead, he works hard and makes music, hoping to leave his past behind and inspire others to do the same.
Line by Line Meaning
I raised up my project window
I opened my car window in the projects
And I smell Indo
I can smell marijuana
Hollered at my kin folk
I talked to my family
After that I big smoke
I smoked a lot of marijuana
I hit my nigga Gutta with them gutta ways
I introduced my friend Gutta to the hood lifestyle
All of my cousins bussin' K's
My cousins are carrying and using guns
So I was lead astray
I was influenced negatively
And I don't pray, so I'm thinking bout death
I don't pray and it makes me think of my mortality
I never once, thought bout blinking myself
I've never considered suicide
Cause I got bank to accept!
I have money to make
You heard that green and yellow cd
You've heard my mixtape
That bitch gutta!
It's very raw
The world-wide struggle
Life is hard everywhere
Or the one about my mother (Child so bad)
I have songs about the struggles of the world or my family life
I'm bangin' on the corner down in Cali
I'm hanging out on a street corner in California
With the Bloods and Crips
I'm hanging out with gang members
See Lil' Boosie, yeah Lil' Boosie, man we love that shit!
People like my music
I figured that I'd die in jail if I stay in the hood
I thought I would end up in jail if I stayed in the hood
So I'm tryin' to make a mil
I'm trying to make a million dollars
And get the fuck out Baton Rouge
And leave my hometown of Baton Rouge
I wish Tupac'a hear the shit that I was speaking to you
I wish Tupac could hear my music and message
I betcha Tupac'a have Lil' Boosie on an album or two
I think Tupac would have collaborated with me
And did my daddy go to Thug Mansion?
I wonder if my father is in heaven
(Shiiit)If he did
If he is in heaven
I know he saved a spot for his kid
I believe he secured a place for me in heaven
And we gone G' it!
And we're going to keep it real
(Chorus: repeat 2X)
The chorus is repeating twice
What you about robbing to eat
Are you willing to rob to survive?
What you about peeping yo hood out
Are you checking out your neighborhood for safety?
To see who want ya to cease
To see who wants to harm you
That's the beginning
That's where it starts
The ending, is 10 billion (10 billion)
The ending is financial success
Then I'm threw
Then I'm finished
Sign all my niggaz deals so they can live, like Lil Boo
I want to help my friends succeed like me
I was led on this path to hate
I was brought up with hatred
Since I was little
Since I was young
Across the street a ship plant
There was a shipyard across the street
And next door a fuckin' killer
There was a murderer living next door
Calvin Ricks was the shit
Calvin Ricks was a cool guy
It wasn't no ridin' in South
Driving in the South was difficult
I use to joy his purple jeep
I used to ride in his purple jeep and enjoy it
When I walk in my house
When I enter my home
And on my chedda chase
On my pursuit to make money
I done saw better days
I've experienced better situations
Never thought my selfish ways
I didn't realize how self-centered I was
Have me blowing purple haze
I smoke a lot of marijuana
It hurts to say (Hurts to say)
It's painful to say
That my daddy left this world
My father passed away
I wish he could be here to see my pretty ass lil girl
I wish my father could meet my daughter
But he can't, so I drink
But he's gone, so I cope with alcohol
Get mad and I don't think (Fuck it)
I get angry and act impulsively
Smoke dro, by the ounce
I smoke a lot of marijuana
And sip syrup, by the pint
I drink a lot of cough syrup mixed with soda
Ain' too many can fuck with me
There aren't many people who can outdo me
That's on my generation
That's how my generation is
Shouts out to all my niggaz
Shout outs to all my friends
And my haters who be hatin', get ya hate on!
I acknowledge my haters and tell them to keep hating
Contributed by Gabriel K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
lisses305
Need more music like this
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Taysaan Smith Aquarious Edwardo Edwards
brh this man the best rappah alive
Quintavious Stoudemire
Keep get gutte
Nicoya Blackmon
Keep on repeat
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2018 still keeping it gutta off tops π―
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Damn right 2021