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.
Like A Bird
Lil Boosie Lyrics
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Ugh! We dropped again on you bitch ass, niggaz! (Laughing)
Every album like a bird!
If you buy Trill shit
Then you buy that real shit!
And the D.A. and the judge gone get it
If they don't free Pimp C, bitch!
You know I ain lyin'
I only gave y'all half the shit, but I got more in my mind!
If you heard that green and yellow cd
You bout love a lil nigga!
You a girl, in this thug world
You might wanna fuck a lil nigga!
I don't really give a fuck
About the fortune and fame
I want the money
So my daughter wouldn't have to beg, no mane!
I'm in the studio, daily nigga!
Wit my pen and my pad
Where I run rhymes about my life
And how I'm missin' my dad
Dedicated, to makin' these hundreds
I get paid for my shows
Niggaz hate it, cause' my name
That's what takin' these hoes!
Thirty-six zones, on the fuckin shelf at the stores
Ya better get before it goes! .....And
(Chorus: repeat 4X)
Every album like a bird....steady flippin!
Every album like a bird!
(Lil' Boosie)
My first album was bout a 7 (It was aight)
But I talk me some shit
About this world
About these girls
And how I dog, my bitch!
My next album was bootleg
Ain even come to the stores
Cause a nigga stole it
And they sold it for the price of some “O”!
Six months later, they heard that “For My Thugs”
The cd that have you niggaz and bitches tearin da club up! Huh!
Ain nothing but raw rhymes
No flashy shit, just hard times!
Nigga don't wanna hear bout ballin
If he ain' got a damn quarter!
Ya hear me talkin'
But to see that ghetto D, that's real shit!
Cause I'm feelin' the power
Cause I get 5 G's, to be on stage, for a half a hour!
Shit, I heard... (Don't say no names) ... wanna holla!
I want 2 billion dollars
Not no million, you dick rider!
I got two 24,80's dawg
They filled up!
With shit that'll make you get kill
Or even kill us!
Then I drop....huh!
Then I drop again!
And I get sicker every time
I touch dat fuckin' pen! ...And
(Chorus)
Every album like a bird in a corner store
Keep it real boy
Trill got the good dope!
See grill, big bills, with a thick hoe
About an ounce of that good dolja
We gone big blow!
Wanna beef, motherfucker?!
Ain no problem with that!
I barely hit you in ya chest
Made it come out ya back!
And while you put yo look on hard
I be rippin them tracks
And by the time it hit the shelves
I'll be gettin' it back!
So many niggaz playa hatin'
So I'm totin a gat
Pistol grippin', steady waiting on a nigga to act!
That's how you livin' when you on
And ya got that crack
And wake up with a new bone
I can get left flat!
So fuck that, ride strapped
Give another nigga what he deserve
And I'ma keep a bad bitch
Cause I'm flippin' these birds!
Trill niggaz bout to fuck it up
I know you nerv (nervous)
Because them niggaz got dope in them birds!
(Chorus)
In "Like A Bird," Lil Boosie is talking about his success in the music industry and how each of his albums represents his growth and evolution as an artist. He is proud of his Trill music and encourages fans to support real music over anything fake. Boosie also makes mention of Pimp C, a rapper who was incarcerated at the time, and demands his release. He talks about his dedication to creating music every day, pouring out his thoughts and feelings onto the pad. The lyrics also mention Boosie's desire for money not for fame and fortune but for his daughter so she wouldn't have to resort to begging.
The song emphasizes the importance of staying true to one's self and allowing the music to speak for itself, rather than relying on flashy gimmicks or trends. The repeated phrase "every album like a bird" reinforces this idea that each album is like a new chapter in his journey as an artist, soaring higher with every release. Boosie also addresses his haters and the struggles of making it in a competitive industry, but he remains focused and confident in his abilities.
Line by Line Meaning
Ugh! We dropped again on you bitch ass, niggaz! (Laughing)
We have released another album to surprise and impress you, haters! (Laughing)
If you buy Trill shit, Then you buy that real shit!
If you support and purchase authentic Trill music, then you are investing in real, genuine music!
And the D.A. and the judge gone get it, If they don't free Pimp C, bitch!
The District Attorney and the judge will face consequences if they do not release Pimp C, showing their disrespect!
And when I drop shit, it's hot shit! You know I ain lyin'
Whenever I release new music, it is always fire! You can trust that I'm not lying!
I only gave y'all half the shit, but I got more in my mind!
I have only shared a fraction of my thoughts and experiences through my music, but I have so much more to express!
If you heard that green and yellow cd, You bout love a lil nigga!
If you have listened to my album with green and yellow colors, you will surely develop an appreciation for me, a young artist!
You a girl, in this thug world, You might wanna fuck a lil nigga!
As a woman existing in the rough world of thug culture, you may find yourself drawn to having a sexual relationship with a young man like me!
I don't really give a fuck, About the fortune and fame
I genuinely do not care about becoming rich and famous above all else
I want the money, So my daughter wouldn't have to beg, no mane!
I desire wealth in order to provide my daughter with a life free from having to rely on others for financial support!
I'm in the studio, daily nigga! Wit my pen and my pad
Every day, I spend my time in the recording studio, working diligently with my pen and paper to create music!
Where I run rhymes about my life, And how I'm missin' my dad
During these sessions, I pour my heart out through my lyrics, touching on topics such as my personal life and the absence of my father
Dedicated, to makin' these hundreds, I get paid for my shows
I am devoted to earning hundreds of dollars through my performances, as that is where the majority of my income comes from
Niggaz hate it, cause' my name, That's what takin' these hoes!
Other men despise me because of my reputation, which is attracting the attention of women they desire!
Thirty-six zones, on the fuckin shelf at the stores, Ya better get before it goes!
There are only thirty-six copies left of my music available on store shelves, so you should hurry to purchase one before they are sold out!
My first album was bout a 7 (It was aight), But I talk me some shit
Although my initial album was mediocre, it still contained lyrics expressing my true feelings and experiences
About this world, About these girls, And how I dog, my bitch!
I discussed various aspects of life, particularly the females who inhabit it, as well as the derogatory way in which I treated my girlfriend!
My next album was bootleg, Ain even come to the stores
My subsequent album was leaked and unlawfully sold, therefore, it never had a formal release in the stores
Cause a nigga stole it, And they sold it for the price of some 'O'!
A dishonest person stole the album and sold it at a low price, comparable to the cost of narcotics!
Six months later, they heard that 'For My Thugs', The cd that have you niggaz and bitches tearin da club up!
After six months, people finally discovered my album 'For My Thugs,' which stirred strong emotions in both men and women, causing chaos in the clubs!
Ain nothing but raw rhymes, No flashy shit, just hard times!
My lyrics consist of unadulterated rhymes, void of unnecessary exaggerations, simply reflecting the difficult moments in life!
Nigga don't wanna hear bout ballin, If he ain' got a damn quarter!
A person who lacks even a small amount of money would not be interested in hearing about my lavish lifestyle!
Ya hear me talkin', But to see that ghetto D, that's real shit!
I may talk about my experiences, but it is by witnessing the harsh realities of the ghetto that you truly understand the authenticity of my music!
Cause I'm feelin' the power, Cause I get 5 G's, to be on stage, for a half a hour!
I am empowered by the opportunities I have to perform on stage for thirty minutes, where I earn five thousand dollars!
Shit, I heard... (Don't say no names) ... wanna holla!
Damn, I've been informed that someone, whose identity shall remain undisclosed, desires to speak with me!
I want 2 billion dollars, Not no million, you dick rider!
I aspire to accumulate two billion dollars, not merely millions like those who only follow and support popular trends!
I got two 24,80's dawg, They filled up!
I possess two vehicles, each equipped with twenty-four-inch rims, and they are fully stocked!
With shit that'll make you get kill, Or even kill us!
These vehicles carry dangerous items that could lead to fatal confrontations, endangering both ourselves and others!
Then I drop....huh!, Then I drop again!
After each successful release, I proceed to drop more music, gaining momentum and continuously captivating my audience!
And I get sicker every time, I touch dat fuckin' pen!
With every stroke of my pen, my skills and creativity improve, resulting in even more impactful and profound lyrics!
Keep it real boy, Trill got the good dope!
Stay true to yourself, my friend, as Trill music offers the finest and most authentic content!
See grill, big bills, with a thick hoe, About an ounce of that good dolja
You will witness flashy grills, large amounts of money, and attractive women, all while indulging in high-quality marijuana!
We gone big blow!
We are destined to make a significant impact and achieve immense success!
Wanna beef, motherfucker?! Ain no problem with that!
Are you looking for a conflict, you disrespectful individual?! Well, I have no issue engaging in that!
I barely hit you in ya chest, Made it come out ya back!
I will strike you in the chest with minimal effort, causing the impact to penetrate through and exit your back!
And while you put yo look on hard, I be rippin them tracks
While you pretend to act tough, I am busy delivering outstanding performances and destroying beats!
And by the time it hit the shelves, I'll be gettin' it back!
By the moment my album is officially released and available for purchase, I will have already regained and profited from its production!
So many niggaz playa hatin', So I'm totin a gat
Numerous individuals exhibit jealousy and animosity towards me, which is why I carry a firearm for self-defense!
Pistol grippin', steady waiting on a nigga to act!
I firmly grip my gun and patiently anticipate the actions of someone who might challenge or provoke me!
That's how you livin' when you on, And ya got that crack
When you reach a certain level of success and possess valuable possessions, such as drugs, this is the lifestyle you live!
And wake up with a new bone, I can get left flat!
I often find myself encountering new opportunities and ventures, but if I make the wrong move, I could end up devastated and abandoned!
So fuck that, ride strapped, Give another nigga what he deserve
So forget about all that, carry firearms for protection, and serve justice to those who deserve it!
And I'ma keep a bad bitch, Cause I'm flippin' these birds!
I will always have an attractive and desirable woman by my side as I am constantly making money through illegal activities!
Trill niggaz bout to fuck it up, I know you nerv (nervous)
The authentic individuals from the Trill movement are about to cause chaos and disruption, making others feel anxious!
Because them niggaz got dope in them birds!
This is because those individuals possess illegal drugs hidden within caged birds!
Contributed by Penelope D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.