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.
No Juice
Lil Boosie Lyrics
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They ainβt even got no straps, old lame ass nigga you whack
Bitch you ainβt got no juice
Bitch you gets no juice
And niggas be telling these lies, living they life disguised
Exaggerate for these hoes, boy you really think you cold
Bitch you ainβt got no juice, and nobody believes you
And you canβt lie
These niggas be talking bout this, these niggas be talking bout that
But they ain't never slung that yak, they ainβt ever laid in that rack
On that other side
Of the wall where the real walk, cold nights, real talk
Niggas they telling lies, nigga what block you own?
Iβm just a hustling ass nigga with a gift partner
You just a buster ass nigga on a trip partner
You got no juice, I got the juice, the whole world love me
CNN say I got the whole world thugging
Sometimes itβs best to walk away, save yourself a case
Cause they in court testifying on us every day
Everybody want to be fly, but donβt nobody want to get robbed
For reputations, they lie
Niggas be talking bout this, niggas be ratting bout that
They ainβt even got no straps, old lame ass nigga you whack
Bitch you ainβt got no juice
Bitch you gets no juice
And niggas be telling these lies, living they life disguised
Exaggerate for these hoes, boy you really think you cold
Bitch you ainβt got no juice, and nobody believes you
And you canβt lie
They exaggerating for these women, hoping they look at em different
But now you playing the people, since little one caught you slipping
Youβs a rat, you ainβt ready for the lifestyle
When the Kβs cocked and the lights out
What you know about not going in till itβs lights out?
Niggas checking niggas bout hoes, you gots no juice
All in them peopleβs section flexing, nigga donβt even know you
I believe in actions, no words, no weight
Nigga in LA nine years ago said he was gon' hook me up with Dre
Niggas be talking bout this, niggas be ratting bout that
They ainβt even got no straps, old lame ass nigga you whack
Bitch you ainβt got no juice
Bitch you gets no juice
And niggas be telling these lies, living they life disguised
Exaggerate for these hoes, boy you really think you cold
Bitch you ainβt got no juice, and nobody believes you
And you canβt lie
Nigga you ainβt got no juice
Nigga you ainβt Boosie Boo
You ainβt even got no juice like that
You ainβt the truth like that
Nigga donβt even know you (No juice)[x4]
In Lil Boosie's song "No Juice," the rapper takes aim at those who try to front and act tougher than they actually are. The opening lines describe how these individuals talk about their supposed exploits but do not even carry weapons. Boosie dismisses them as "old lame ass niggas" who lack the juice, or credibility, to be taken seriously. He goes on to criticize those who exaggerate their accomplishments for the sake of impressing women. Boosie concludes the first verse by stating bluntly that "nobody believes you."
The second verse outlines the dangers of portraying oneself as harder than they are. Boosie describes how some people go to court and testify against their own associates, explaining how it is best to "walk away" from such individuals. He emphasizes that he is a "hustling ass nigga with a gift," in contrast to those who are just "buster ass niggas on a trip." Boosie declares that he has the juice, meaning he has the credibility and respect of those around him. He backs up this claim by citing a CNN report that dubbed him the "whole world thugging."
Throughout the song, Boosie employs a confrontational tone, repeatedly lambasting those he views as pretenders. He repeatedly emphasizes the importance of actions over words and emphasizes the importance of being honest about one's capabilities.
Overall, "No Juice" is a hard-hitting track that celebrates realness and honesty while condemning those who put up false fronts.
Line by Line Meaning
Niggas be talking bout this, niggas be ratting bout that
People are always talking about what they can do and others they've seen, but they never really have any proof or evidence to back it up.
They ainβt even got no straps, old lame ass nigga you whack
They don't even have the equipment to do what they claim they can do. They're just trying to look cool but it's actually the opposite, they look uncool and lame.
Bitch you ainβt got no juice
You don't have any credibility, respect, or influence in this circle.
Bitch you gets no juice
You never had credibility, respect or influence and you never will.
And niggas be telling these lies, living they life disguised
People are always telling lies to impress others, and they're pretending to be someone they're not.
Exaggerate for these hoes, boy you really think you cold
People exaggerate their stories to impress girls and others around them, but they're just trying to look cool and it makes them look foolish.
Bitch you ainβt got no juice, and nobody believes you
Again, you have no credibility or influence in this circle, and no one believes your lies or your exaggerated stories.
And you canβt lie
You should stop trying to lie and falsely impress people, because they can tell that you're full of it.
They exaggerating for these women, hoping they look at em different
People are specifically exaggerating their stories to impress women, hoping that they will see them as more attractive or desirable.
But now you playing the people, since little one caught you slipping
Now you're playing with fire, because someone you betrayed found out and now has evidence on you.
Youβs a rat, you ainβt ready for the lifestyle
Calling someone a 'rat' means they are untrustworthy and will probably snitch on others. You're not ready for the consequences of that lifestyle.
Niggas checking niggas bout hoes, you gots no juice
People are making fun of each other for how they act around women, but the person they're making fun of has no credibility or influence in that area.
All in them peopleβs section flexing, nigga donβt even know you
You're trying to impress people who don't even know or care about you, and it's not working.
Nigga you ainβt got no juice
Again, you have no credibility or influence in this circle.
Nigga you ainβt Boosie Boo
You're not as famous or respected as Lil Boosie.
You ainβt even got no juice like that
You don't have any credibility or influence in this circle, and you definitely don't have any real power or respect.
You ainβt the truth like that
You're not being honest or authentic about who you are or what you can do.
Nigga donβt even know you (No juice)[x4]
People in this circle literally do not know you or care about your lies and attempts to impress.
Lyrics Β© Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEREMY ALLEN, TORENCE HATCH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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When he said
"sometimes its best to walk away; save yourself a case."
I felt that............................
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Brandy Bickham truth
@zsside2370
Read that a couple of sec before he dropped the line
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Truest.....
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Okay
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