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.
My Ni**a Then
Lil Boosie Lyrics
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We stick together thick and then
That's my nigga then
My nigga then
If you my nigga, you my nigga then
We stick together thick and then
That's my nigga then
My nigga then
This for my nigga, my round, my wodie, my killa, my thug, my nigga, my love
My cock it back ready to bust
Since we was small, look you was around nigga
You don't pay cause I took the charge cause I'm down nigga
When we was broke, we cocked it back and we was blastin'
Wgen we could smoke, we pulled off with yo sacks, laughin'
If we get chose
We goin' on the same line
Boxin' at the same time
You my thug and I ain't lyin'
Let me fuck yo main line
You don't cherish it
When beef kicked off
You the first one hollerin' bury this
Look, I'll tell ya this
If u cross em' I'm gon' bank a bitch
If 4 niggas go on this lick, 2 of them ain't gon' get shit
My wodie, my round, my vick
Kick our door together
We pull out bread and score together
Go to the head to blow together
Un-click it, ain't no level my potnah, my friend
If yo high don't kick in
I'll give you my last shot of gin
Look
If you my nigga, you my nigga then
We stick together thick and then
That's my nigga then
My nigga then
If you my nigga, you my nigga then
We stick together thick and then
That's my nigga then
My nigga then
And when I clip ya
You ain't gotta pay me shit
One of our dawgs go sour
You holler, "we can take the click"
Thug love made us thick
That's why we roll solo
Smoke doe doe, drink hen like hot cocoa, while hoes pop a photo
Was down bad with no goal for some cash
You watch out while I hid the stash
I'm gon' give you half
And jump on the slab hopin' today they make me boss
We come up together so it ain't shit to take a loss
On yo chest, take it off, and we gon' handle that
Collect calls or answer that
Yo 'belle a handle that
Look, I cock and bust with this nigga
Get full of that dust with this nigga
Drop my nuts with this nigga
Cause I got love for this nigga
Put my trust in this nigga
He ain't never sold out
Hollerin' fuck all that chillin' mane let's cut down a whole house
He know what them 4's bout
Take my side, right or wrong
If you my nigga you my nigga we gon' ride till you gone
If you my nigga, you my nigga then
We stick together thick and then
That's my nigga then
My nigga then
If you my nigga, you my nigga then
We stick together thick and then
That's my nigga then
My nigga then
Kevin thomas my nigga then
Kb, carvis webb, better known as lil trell, that's my nigga then
I shoot that iron with this nigga
Do that time with this nigga
Might toot a line with this nigga
On my mind with this nigga
Jump in that water with this nigga
Kidnap yo daughter with this nigga
Be at the remodel with this nigga
Smokin' falls with this nigga
Used to be down bad with this nigga, slangin' that herb
Now we ridin' on leather up in this seat, sippin' syrup
Put it in yo life with this nigga
Jump on this wife with this nigga
I shoot kites with this nigga
I'd lose my life for this nigga
I start wars with this nigga
Pop up cars with this nigga
Duck the law with this nigga
Play it raw with this nigga
Smoke on keys with this nigga
I hold g's for this nigga
I just stole d's with this nigga
Bet not beef with this nigga
Cause I'd creep with this nigga
That's on my pop
If you beefin' with him boy you beefin' with me, off the top
Look
If you my nigga, you my nigga then
We stick together thick and then
That's my nigga then
My nigga then
If you my nigga, you my nigga then
We stick together thick and then
That's my nigga then
My nigga then
Lil' kevin my nigga then
Lil' trell, turk and mel, that's my nigga then, my nigga then
Headbuster that's my nigga then
Every number and my pretty boy brother that's my nigga then
Jackie major that's my nigga then
This for junior b and davin jacobs look
That's my nigga then, that's my nigga then, that's my nigga then
In the song "My Ni**a Then" by Lil Boosie, the artist talks about the bonds that he shares with his closest friends or "niggas" as he refers to them. Throughout the song, he emphasizes that his "nigga" is someone who he trusts and loves and someone who has always had his back, through thick and thin. He highlights that they have been through a lot together, including being broke, smoking together, and even getting into trouble with the law. Boosie is willing to do anything for his "nigga," including risking his life and starting wars. The song is a tribute to the special relationships that he has formed with people that he considers to be his true family.
The primary message in "My Ni**a Then" is the importance of loyalty and strong relationships. Lil Boosie highlights the unbreakable bonds that he shares with his friends and how they have stayed together despite the various challenges that they have encountered along the way. Through his lyrics, he encourages his listeners to value and treasure the lasting friendships in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
If you my nigga, you my nigga then
If you are truly my friend, then you will always be my friend
We stick together thick and then
We support each other through thick and thin
That's my nigga then
That person is truly my friend
My nigga then
That person is truly my friend
This for my nigga, my round, my wodie, my killa, my thug, my nigga, my love
This is dedicated to my close friend, someone I can rely on, who is fearless, and my partner in crime
My cock it back ready to bust
I am always prepared and ready to defend my friend
Since we was small, look you was around nigga
We have been friends since childhood and you have always been there for me
You don't pay cause I took the charge cause I'm down nigga
I took the blame for our actions because I am loyal to you
When we was broke, we cocked it back and we was blastin'
Even in tough times, we remained strong and ready to defend ourselves
When we could smoke, we pulled off with yo sacks, laughin'
We used to steal and smoke drugs together, finding joy and excitement in our actions
If we get chose
If we are selected or targeted
We goin' on the same line
We are united and will face it together
Boxin' at the same time
Fighting together as a team
You my thug and I ain't lyin'
You are my close friend and I am being honest about it
Let me fuck yo main line
Let me have a close connection with you
You don't cherish it
You don't appreciate our friendship
When beef kicked off
When conflicts or problems arise
You the first one hollerin' bury this
You are the first one asking for us to resolve the conflict peacefully
If u cross em' I'm gon' bank a bitch
If anyone disrespects or harms you, I will seek revenge
If 4 niggas go on this lick, 2 of them ain't gon' get shit
If four people attempt a criminal act, only two of them will benefit
My wodie, my round, my vick
You are my close friend, my companion, and my partner in crime
We pull out bread and score together
We make money through illegal activities together
Go to the head to blow together
We use drugs together, specifically blowing white powder (likely cocaine)
Un-click it, ain't no level my potnah, my friend
Don't hesitate, we are on the same level, my partner, my friend
If yo high don't kick in
If you don't feel the effects of the drugs
I'll give you my last shot of gin
I will offer you my last drink
And when I clip ya
And when I shoot you
You ain't gotta pay me shit
You don't owe me anything
One of our dawgs go sour
If one of our friends becomes disloyal or betrays us
You holler, 'we can take the click'
You suggest that we can take on the entire group together
Thug love made us thick
Our bond as friends involved in a criminal lifestyle strengthened us
That's why we roll solo
That's why we stick together and don't trust others outside our group
Smoke doe doe, drink hen like hot cocoa, while hoes pop a photo
We smoke marijuana, drink Hennessy like it's a regular drink, while women take pictures of us
Was down bad with no goal for some cash
We were financially struggling and desperate for money
You watch out while I hid the stash
You kept a lookout while I hid our illegal possessions
I'm gon' give you half
I will share the money I obtained with you
And jump on the slab hopin' today they make me boss
And get into a car, hoping that today we become the leaders or bosses in our criminal activities
We come up together so it ain't shit to take a loss
We have risen in this lifestyle together, so we are not afraid to face setbacks or failures
On yo chest, take it off, and we gon' handle that
If someone disrespects you, we will confront them and deal with the situation
Collect calls or answer that
I will accept your collect phone calls or be available to talk to you
Yo 'belle a handle that
Your significant other will take care of any issues or problems you have
I cock and bust with this nigga
I fight and shoot with this person
Get full of that dust with this nigga
We consume cocaine together
Drop my nuts with this nigga
I display my confidence and assertiveness alongside this person
Cause I got love for this nigga
Because I care deeply for this person
Put my trust in this nigga
I rely on and have faith in this person
He ain't never sold out
He has never betrayed or abandoned us
Hollerin' fuck all that chillin' mane let's cut down a whole house
Disregarding calmness, we want to engage in destructive actions and burn down an entire house
He know what them 4's bout
He understands the nature of violence and firearms
Take my side, right or wrong
Support me, whether I am right or wrong
If you my nigga you my nigga we gon' ride till you gone
If you are truly my friend, we will be loyal and ride alongside each other until the end
And when I clip ya
And when I shoot you
You ain't gotta pay me shit
You don't owe me anything
Lil' kevin my nigga then
Lil' Kevin is a close friend of mine
Lil' trell, turk and mel, that's my nigga then, my nigga then
Lil' Trell, Turk, and Mel are all close friends of mine
Headbuster that's my nigga then
Headbuster is a close friend of mine
Every number and my pretty boy brother that's my nigga then
Every number and my brother, who is attractive, are close friends of mine
Jackie major that's my nigga then
Jackie Major is a close friend of mine
This for junior b and davin jacobs look
This is dedicated to Junior B and Davin Jacobs, acknowledging their friendship
That's my nigga then, that's my nigga then, that's my nigga then
They are all close friends of mine
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@jbatonrouge2201
Back when being solid was a thang
@stephordless8876
Facts nowadays being solid is seen as lame. And being a back door king is litt. We living in the last days.
@workingprogress5214
this song takes me way back... some so call boosie fans don't even know this boosie.
@dreambigmakemoves9756
Kirsten White You ain't neva lied baby girl. This made niggas at least strive to be real
@bobbytaylor4259
Hey
@bobbytaylor4259
Kirsten White hey
@jonathanw5108
fax
@derrikspeight3169
Kirsten White FACT'S THEY DON'T KNOW
@4kmami914
" if yo high don't kick in I'll give my last shot of gin"...
@wearesouljas
Dam felt that 💯