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.
Words Of A Real Nigga
Lil Boosie Lyrics
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You wake up to get ya cake up, be bout ya paper
Never snitch, take ya silence to the grave with ya
Give back to the hood if you a made nigga
If you a daddy then you got responsibilities
Deadbeats close ya ears, you ain't feelin me
You say you thuggin, if you thuggin, live or die by it
You say you hustlin, teach ya clique to be wise by it
Them real niggas in college who gotta wake up for school
Hustler, what you doin for a living
You satisfied with the money you gettin, you ain't no real nigga
Respect ya elders, believe me you'll live longer
My nigga kids my kids, that's how we live homie
Depend on if you realer than the next nigga
I'm straight G, this fuckin jewelry don't make me
No man or woman shall separate us, that meek shit
You play some games, forgive me God
It's G shit
I lay down law, I keep it real with niggas
You play games, I deal with niggas
Money don't make me, I'm straight G
The words of a real nigga
No man or woman shall separate we, my niggas
The words of a real nigga
Old school ran it to me
Told me even when ya bread low, nigga never keep your head low
If that's yo girl love yo girl, fuck what yo niggas say
But he supposed to speak his mind if he feel that way
If you a boss, break it off when it's bond time
'Cause you know it was fucked up one time
One time already know, shit call my lawyer
Tell em I plead the fifth
And they done bugged my charges
Hustle hard, wake up early and get on ya grind
If you a soulja be a soulja til it come yo time
Niggas jealous in this world and they dirty too
For a lil fame and a big name, they'll murder you
Money don't make me, I'm straight G
The words of a real nigga
No man or woman shall separate we, my niggas
The words of a real nigga
No man or woman shall separate what we create
Some niggas die, some niggas --, some niggas --
Some niggas fake and say they real in every fuckin verse
They wanna beef and wanna be, they gon say it first
Don't it hurt deep inside when niggas turn bitch
Let a bitch take his figures, separate his niggas
Ain't it funny, with the money everything change
You keep it real with yo nigga in the chain game
When it all falls down can you maintain
Stay real, stay silent with out no fuckin violence
If a nigga cross the line would you sought in private
I got yo back
I got yo back
In Lil Boosie's "Words of a Real Nigga," he imparts wisdom and advice to his audience, instructing them on how to be a "real nigga." He emphasizes the importance of working hard to make money, never snitching, and keeping your silence even in the face of pressure. He believes that if you are successful, you should give back to your community. Boosie also talks about the responsibilities of being a father and respecting your elders. He stresses the importance of being true to oneself and not letting material possessions define who you are. He warns his listeners to beware of jealousy and betrayal, urging them to stay true to their friends, even in the face of adversity.
The verses in the song are motivational and full of life lessons that can apply to those from all walks of life. This song does not promote an unlawful way of life but emphasizes the value of virtues such as respect and loyalty. Boosie also conveys how money and material wealth do not represent an individual's true worth, underscoring the importance of living life honestly and decently.
Line by Line Meaning
From sun down to sun up, be bout ya come up
Work hard and hustle from sunrise to sunset to achieve financial goals.
You wake up to get ya cake up, be bout ya paper
Wake up with the aim to earn money and prioritize financial gains.
Never snitch, take ya silence to the grave with ya
Keep silent about any wrongdoing or illegal activity, never snitch on anyone.
Give back to the hood if you a made nigga
If you are a successful person, help improve the community you came from.
If you a daddy then you got responsibilities
As a father, you have the responsibility to be there for your children and take care of them.
Deadbeats close ya ears, you ain't feelin me
If you are an irresponsible father who doesn't take care of their children, then you should ignore this message.
You say you thuggin, if you thuggin, live or die by it
If you claim to be a gangster, you should live and die by those principles.
You say you hustlin, teach ya clique to be wise by it
If you are a hustler, teach your team to be intelligent and wise with their money.
Keep ya tool on ya mane, you know the rules
Carry a weapon with you at all times, it's a rule of the streets.
Them real niggas in college who gotta wake up for school
Real men are those who are working hard and getting an education, even if they need to wake up early for it.
Hustler, what you doin for a living
What is your profession as a hustler? How are you earning a living?
You satisfied with the money you gettin, you ain't no real nigga
If you are content with the money you are making, you are not a real gangster.
Respect ya elders, believe me you'll live longer
Respecting your elders and listening to their advice can help you live a longer, healthier life.
My nigga kids my kids, that's how we live homie
We must look out for each other and treat each other's children as our own.
Depend on if you realer than the next nigga
Your status as a true gangster depends on how much realer you are than the person next to you.
I'm straight G, this fuckin jewelry don't make me
Wearing expensive jewelry does not define me as a gangster, I am a straight G.
No man or woman shall separate us, that meek shit
Nothing will ever divide us as a group, that is weakness.
You play some games, forgive me God
If you are playing games with me, may God forgive you.
It's G shit
This is real gangster behavior.
I lay down law, I keep it real with niggas
I am the authority and I always speak honestly and openly with my associates.
You play games, I deal with niggas
If you are playing games, I will confront you and take care of it quickly.
Old school ran it to me
The older generation taught me how to behave as a real gangster.
Told me even when ya bread low, nigga never keep your head low
Even when you are broke, you should never lose your confidence.
If that's yo girl love yo girl, fuck what yo niggas say
If you love your girlfriend, you should ignore what others say about her.
But he supposed to speak his mind if he feel that way
If your friend has a problem, he should speak his mind and tell you honestly how he feels.
If you a boss, break it off when it's bond time
If you are the authority figure, then you should end the situation when the time is right.
'Cause you know it was fucked up one time
You need to end the situation because it went wrong before and could go wrong again.
One time already know, shit call my lawyer
If something bad happens, I know what to do and call my lawyer.
Tell em I plead the fifth
I will not speak and will plead my right to remain silent.
And they done bugged my charges
The officials have created charges against me falsely.
Hustle hard, wake up early and get on ya grind
Hustle hard and start working early in the morning to achieve success.
If you a soulja be a soulja til it come yo time
If you claim to be a soldier, you should behave as such until the very end.
Niggas jealous in this world and they dirty too
Some people in this world are jealous and will do anything to hurt you.
For a lil fame and a big name, they'll murder you
Some people will kill others for even a little bit of fame and recognition.
No man or woman shall separate what we create
As a group, nothing will ever tear us apart.
Some niggas die, some niggas --, some niggas --
Some people die, some quit, some disappear.
Some niggas fake and say they real in every fuckin verse
Some people pretend to be real gangsters in their lyrics, but are actually fake in real life.
They wanna beef and wanna be, they gon say it first
People who want to start drama will always be the first to initiate it.
Don't it hurt deep inside when niggas turn bitch
It is heart-wrenching when someone you thought was a true gangster turns out to be weak and cowardly.
Let a bitch take his figures, separate his niggas
A weak person will let a female take his money and tear apart his friendships.
Ain't it funny, with the money everything change
It is ironic how people change when they receive a large amount of money.
You keep it real with yo nigga in the chain game
You should stay loyal and honest with your associates, even when money is involved.
When it all falls down can you maintain
When everything goes wrong, can you still hold it together and maintain your composure?
Stay real, stay silent with out no fuckin violence
Stay true to yourself and don't engage in violent behaviors.
If a nigga cross the line would you sought in private
If someone steps out of line, would you confront them in private?
I got yo back
I will always support and protect you.
Contributed by Asher W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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"Words Of A Real Nigga"
[Verse 1:]
From sun down to sun up, be bout ya come up
You wake up to get ya cake up, be bout ya paper
Never snitch, take ya silence to the grave with ya
Give back to the hood if you a made nigga
If you a daddy then you got responsibilities
Deadbeats close ya ears, you ain't feelin me
You say you thuggin, if you thuggin, live or die by it
You say you hustlin, teach ya clique to be wise by it
Keep ya tool on ya mane, you know the rules
Them real niggas in college who gotta wake up for school
Hustler, what you doin for a living
You satisfied with the money you gettin, you ain't no real nigga
Respect ya elders, believe me you'll live longer
My nigga kids my kids, that's how we live homie
Depend on if you realer than the next nigga
I'm straight G, this fuckin jewelry don't make me
No man or woman shall separate us, that meek shit
You play some games, forgive me God
It's G shit
I lay down law, I keep it real with niggas
You play games, I deal with niggas
[Chorus: x2]
Money don't make me, I'm straight G
The words of a real nigga
No man or woman shall separate we, my niggas
The words of a real nigga
[Verse 2:]
Old school ran it to me
Told me even when ya bread low, nigga never keep your head low
If that's yo girl love yo girl, fuck what yo niggas say
But he supposed to speak his mind if he feel that way
If you a boss, break it off when it's bond time
'Cause you know it was fucked up one time
One time already know, shit call my lawyer
Tell em I plead the fifth
And they done bugged my charges
Hustle hard, wake up early and get on ya grind
If you a soulja be a soulja til it come yo time
Niggas jealous in this world and they dirty too
For a lil fame and a big name, they'll murder you
[Chorus: x2]
Money don't make me, I'm straight G
The words of a real nigga
No man or woman shall separate we, my niggas
The words of a real nigga
[Verse 3:]
No man or woman shall separate what we create
Some niggas die, some niggas
-, some niggas -Some niggas fake and say they real in every fuckin verse
They wanna beef and wanna be, they gon say it first
Don't it hurt deep inside when niggas turn bitch
Let a bitch take his figures, separate his niggas
Ain't it funny, with the money everything change
You keep it real with yo nigga in the chain game
When it all falls down can you maintain
Stay real, stay silent with out no fuckin violence
If a nigga cross the line would you sought in private
I got yo back
I got yo back
@ToastyClam
I hate that these songs arenβt on mainstream music platforms.
@lemarbroden1226
Old school ran it to me, told me even when ya bread low, nigga never keep ya head low!! One of the realest quotes ever!! π―π―π―π―
@benbrewer7251
4
@joehernandez5466
Respect your elders, believe me youβll live longer man this song has so many hidden gems in it
@alexadralanoue1438
boosie is tupac for the late 90" babes.. real shit
@perryyoung9335
All 90s babyπ―π―π―
@bigquez8774
Early 2000s babies too
@jaimesmith2266
Facts dawg a down south pac.
@RealSpill242_
im 17 from i was growing up i was listening to boosie these songs raise i me never had no daddy
@225DonDada
I see π Iβm jp