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 Nigga Then
Lil Boosie Lyrics
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my niggas
my luv, my cock it back ready to bust
Boosie Bad Azz
(Now) If you love yo nigga, Hug yo nigga (hug yo nigga)
Look em' dead in the eye
tell that nigga you love em' (you love them)
We started out
smoking weed in the park
vision in our eyes
tryin make it home foe dark
flippin off the clothes line, holes in our jeans
fuckin wit these hoes mind, on the trampoline
trippin off that purple haze, tryin get it off
gotta find a junkie
at the bottom mad dog
all fights was crowd fights, coming up in the streets
and even if you right or wrong it on mane its beef (off top)
I cut class wit this nigga
act a ass wit this nigga
off that hide-go-get
unless them hoes suckin dick
feeling like the shit on the first week of school
till ya clothes run out now you acting a fool
member when we first started grindin'
they was giving us hell
all the OG's was hatin tryin hog all the sells
but the OG's started chosen
we busted the hood open
and my niggas they keep a nigga rollin
I Love ya
[Chorus: repeat 2X]
yeah I love my niggas (I love my niggas)
and all my niggas love me (They Love me)
yeah I love my niggas (I love y'all nigga)
Till eternity (4 life)
This for donkey, bleak, kirby, and my brother
Brunson Ed Lova and my nigga headbussa
This for Jr and Big Chris off the GST
This for Ivy Ace and Josh who resting in peace
This for Big Turk Big Mel Spurlock and Big deuce
Big Slim AL too Fat Fox and head too
For Tony T. my nigga Goola and Project Pat
This for Lil' Mel off the BL
For Titus and Timmy, I aint seen em' in a minute
This for my nigga Gator on the purple purple spinage
This for bleak in Angola (Poochie) Mook in Angola (Wow)
This for my nigga Dee Dee knocking heads off the shoulders
For the families, The Hatches, The Givens
for the prays they were sending that keep a nigga living
This for Webbie
we had that argument that day
he still came to see me in the hospital the next day
He must love Me
[Chorus]
Whoever thought in elementary that me and yooou
end up in penitentiary
If I tell you that I love you I mean (I meant that nigga)
that aint this liquor or these pills that's the way a nigga feel on the real
hung around the nigga so much we like the same hoes
spit the same game, plus we wear each other clothes
on the rode they be wit me city to city
they watch my every move quick cause lil boosie loss shit
This for Mouse and Bee, who keep my tracks coming down
This for my Uncle Dee OG out of Eazy town
This for my son tootie that's my lil nigga
and even when Im gone im gone still be wit ya
Say Que a nigga miss ya and I miss ya peeps (Chicago man)
Who help started this vibe that made you leave the streets
What up bunk you know its love here from my block to yo block
This for my niggas in the cell block (WOW)
[Chorus]
I wanna thank that nigga Pimp C for everythang nigga
All the love believe that
I wanna thank my CEO Big Mel and Big Turk
for not quitting on a nigga
keeping me focus
keeping my mind right, all the way right
My mind right, bread right, whateva
I wanna thank my family for the prays
The Hatches, The Givens and Trill ENT
That's why I Love ya, One moe time
[Chorus]
The song “My Nigga Then” by Lil Boosie is a tribute to the rapper's friends and people who have been there for him through thick and thin. The lyrics are a reminder of the bond that exists between friends and the importance of expressing love and appreciation to them. The song highlights the memories of the friends smoking weed, hanging out, and working hard to achieve their dreams together.
Boosie begins with a list of group names that include “my niggas, my romes, my rollers, my killas, my thugs.” These terms represent people who share similar experiences, lifestyles, and cultures. He then paints a picture of how they all started together, smoking weed in the park and trying to make it back home before dark. Boosie mentions their struggles, including wearing clothes with holes and being broke. He also talks about the obstacles they faced, including fights and being rejected by the OGs.
However, despite all these challenges, they remained true to each other, and their bond became stronger. The song ends with Boosie expressing his appreciation for his friends by name, acknowledging their input into his life. In essence, the song is a reminder of the importance of friendship, expressing love and appreciation to those who matter.
Line by Line Meaning
This is for my niggas, my romes, my rollers, my killas, my thugs,
my niggas
my luv, my cock it back ready to bust
This song is dedicated to my friends, my comrades, my accomplices, my violent acquaintances, my gang, my love for you all, and my readiness to fight for you.
If you love yo nigga, Hug yo nigga (hug yo nigga)
Look em' dead in the eye
And tell yo nigga
tell that nigga you love em' (you love them)
If you have feelings for your friend, show him affection and tell him that you love him genuinely.
We started out
smoking weed in the park
vision in our eyes
tryin make it home foe dark
flippin off the clothes line, holes in our jeans
fuckin wit these hoes mind, on the trampoline
trippin off that purple haze, tryin get it off
gotta find a junkie
at the bottom mad dog
all fights was crowd fights, coming up in the streets
and even if you right or wrong it on mane its beef (off top)
I cut class wit this nigga
act a ass wit this nigga
off that hide-go-get
unless them hoes suckin dick
feeling like the shit on the first week of school
till ya clothes run out now you acting a fool
member when we first started grindin'
they was giving us hell
all the OG's was hatin tryin hog all the sells
but the OG's started chosen
we busted the hood open
and my niggas they keep a nigga rollin
We began by smoking weed in the park, with lofty dreams of getting home safely before nightfall. We would indulge in stupid activities like jumping off the washing line, tearing holes in our jeans. We would mess with girls' minds on the trampoline and smoke what we could find. If there was a fight, everyone would get involved, regardless of who was right or wrong. I once skipped class with a friend and got up to no good, only ever looking for girls to hook up. We felt invincible, and everyone in school looked up to us. Everything changed when we started hustling, and we had trouble with the drug dealers (OGs) in the area. However, we broke through these issues, the OGs chose us, and we became successful together.
yeah I love my niggas (I love my niggas)
and all my niggas love me (They Love me)
yeah I love my niggas (I love y'all nigga)
Till eternity (4 life)
I have love for my friends, and they love me back in return. We will love and support each other until the end of time.
This for donkey, bleak, kirby, and my brother
Brunson Ed Lova and my nigga headbussa
This for Jr and Big Chris off the GST
This for Ivy Ace and Josh who resting in peace
This for Big Turk Big Mel Spurlock and Big deuce
Big Slim AL too Fat Fox and head too
For Tony T. my nigga Goola and Project Pat
This for Lil' Mel off the BL
For Titus and Timmy, I aint seen em' in a minute
This for my nigga Gator on the purple purple spinage
This for bleak in Angola (Poochie) Mook in Angola (Wow)
This for my nigga Dee Dee knocking heads off the shoulders
For the families, The Hatches, The Givens
for the prays they were sending that keep a nigga living
This for Webbie
we had that argument that day
he still came to see me in the hospital the next day
He must love Me
This is a shoutout to all of my friends: Donkey, Bleak, Kirby, and my brother Brunson. Also, shoutout to Ed Lova and Headbussa, Jr, and Big Chris from GST, Ivy Ace, Josh, and those resting in peace. I'm never forgetting my guys Big Turk, Big Mel, Spurlock, Big Deuce, Big Slim, Fat Fox, and Head. Also, Tony T, Goola, Project Pat, Lil Mel from BL, and Titus and Timmy who I haven't seen in a while. Gator on purple spinach, Bleak and Mook in Angola, Dee Dee was knocking heads off. I'm shouting out the Hatches and Givens family, who keep me in their prayers, and Webbie, who still visited me in the hospital after we argued.
Whoever thought in elementary that me and yooou
end up in penitentiary
If I tell you that I love you I mean (I meant that nigga)
that aint this liquor or these pills that's the way a nigga feel on the real
hung around the nigga so much we like the same hoes
spit the same game, plus we wear each other clothes
on the rode they be wit me city to city
they watch my every move quick cause lil boosie loss shit
This for Mouse and Bee, who keep my tracks coming down
This for my Uncle Dee OG out of Eazy town
This for my son tootie that's my lil nigga
and even when Im gone im gone still be wit ya
Say Que a nigga miss ya and I miss ya peeps (Chicago man)
Who help started this vibe that made you leave the streets
What up bunk you know its love here from my block to yo block
This for my niggas in the cell block (WOW)
We would never have guessed that we'd end up in jail when we were kids. If I say 'I love you,' then I genuinely mean it, no matter what drugs or alcohol I've been taking. We hung around each other all the time, and we even hooked up with the same girls. We talked the same talk and wore each other's clothes. We were always together, from city to city. My friends would keep an eye out for me, as I have a reputation for being impulsive. Shout out to Mouse and Bee, who keep my music going, my Uncle Dee, who is OG of Eazy town, and my son, Tootie. Even after I'm gone, consider me still with you. We miss you and your people, who helped us make the move that got us off the streets. What up, Bunk? You know I love you on my block and yours. This is for my friends who are still in prison.
I wanna thank that nigga Pimp C for everythang nigga
All the love believe that
I wanna thank my CEO Big Mel and Big Turk
for not quitting on a nigga
keeping me focus
keeping my mind right, all the way right
My mind right, bread right, whateva
I wanna thank my family for the prays
The Hatches, The Givens and Trill ENT
That's why I Love ya, One moe time
I want to thank Pimp C, my CEO Big Mel, and Big Turk for everything they've done for me. They never gave up on me, kept my focus, and helped me keep my mind intact. My bread is always right because of them. I appreciate my family's prayers and Trill ENT's Hatches and Givens. This is why I love you all.
yeah I love my niggas (I love my niggas)
and all my niggas love me (They Love me)
yeah I love my niggas (I love y'all nigga)
Till eternity (4 life)
I have love for my friends, and they love me back in return. We will love and support each other until the end of time.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kristopher Campbell, Torrence Hatch
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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
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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 💯