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.
betrayed
Lil Boosie Lyrics
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Feel Like They Beat me Like a Slave (my homies)
But I Learn From My Mistakes (i learn from my mistakes)
We Living in the Last Days Pray For Me Made Me Cold Hearted
After all the fucking shit we done been through,
All the pussy niggas we done tend to,
But it don't mean nothing when a nigga money low,
throat like rich and alpoe.
Now its hard for me to trust somebody,
family need it they'll steal if they know u got it,
God forgive me I been hurt by a couple niggas thats
why I wake up say my prayers and be like fuck a nigga,
Bitches want riches so they trying to slide the rubber
off trying to get pregnant
When you stupid hoes gon' learn yo lesson,
man it seem like the mo love you show a nigga,
When you fall off you be like damn did I know this nigga,
I'm glad I rap cuz these days they testify nigga ain't
catch u wit nuthn and he got 25,
Just cuz he say he gon' ride don't mean he loyal dawg,
its kane and able again forgive us father god
They criticize me huh
They Talk About Me Bad
Ain't Nobody Wanna Sign Me
I Had to Show My Ass
If I Love You Ain't No Question I'd Give My Last
One Day This Heart Gonna Get Me Zipped up in a BodyBag
What About ya First Love? huh She Played it Cold Didn't it?
Made a Nigga Shed a Tear and She Changed a Nigga
So We Fuck'em And Dump'em Never Trust'em Or Love'em
No Need For Friends Fuck Friends Friends turn into Bustas
Momma Gonna Tell ya When That Nigga Ain't Right (Momma Know!)
Momma Know Because She Pray Every Night
I Done And Wash My hands With all this Pussy Shit
Niggas Be Hating But Boosie Boo He Hood Rich
On Top Of That I'm a Scorpio SO I'm UnForgivable
First Time You Fuck With Me Dog I Let Them Killas Go
I'm Down and Dirty Cause a nigga Heard Me
He suppose to be dead But I Let him Slide Cause he Ain't Worthy
Father God I've been Betrayed
Feel Like They Beat me Like a Slave
But I Learn From My Mistakes
We Living in the Last Days Pray For Me Made Me Cold Hearted
I've Been Betrayed
Feel Like They Beat ME Like a Slave
But I Learn From My Mistakes
We Living in the Last Days Pray For Me Cold Hearted (Cold Hearted)
In Lil Boosie's song Betrayed, the lyrics paint a picture of the rapper's experiences with betrayal and mistrust from those closest to him. The opening line, "Father God I've been Betrayed (turned on me) Feel Like They Beat me Like a Slave (my homies)" highlights the depth of Boosie's pain and torment as he reflects on the instances in which he has been let down by the people he considered family. He further explores the theme of mistrust by acknowledging that he has learned from his mistakes- a clear indication that he has been betrayed on multiple occasions.
The song's chorus, "We Living in the Last Days Pray For Me Made Me Cold Hearted" provides insight into the rapper's coping strategy- becoming coldhearted. He views the world as one where he cannot trust anyone and has "been hurt by a couple of niggas." Boosie's lyrics suggest that he has become hardened by his negative experiences and makes allusions to the biblical story of "Kane and Abel" as he pleads with God to forgive him.
In the second verse, the rapper acknowledges the fickle nature of his self-proclaimed friends and their tendency to turn against him when his wealth is diminished. The lyrics, "Niggas will shoot you in the back and cut yo fucking throat like rich and alpoe" reinforces this theme. Boosie is aware of the risk of trusting anyone, so he chooses to look out for himself and not be deceived by anyone.
Overall, the song Betrayed explores the feelings of mistrust, deception and ultimately hurt, that result from betrayal. Boosie's lyrics reveal that while he has been betrayed, he has also learned from his mistakes, leading him to become cold hearted.
Line by Line Meaning
Father God I've been Betrayed (turned on me)
Boosie feels like someone he trusted has turned on him, and he's asking God for guidance.
Feel Like They Beat me Like a Slave (my homies)
Although Boosie considered these people his friends, they have treated him cruelly and unfairly.
But I Learn From My Mistakes (i learn from my mistakes)
Despite the hurt and betrayal he has faced, Boosie has learned from his mistakes and will not make the same ones again.
We Living in the Last Days Pray For Me Made Me Cold Hearted
Boosie believes that the world is coming to an end soon, and he has been hurt so much that he has become cold and unfeeling as a way of defending himself.
They criticize me huh
Boosie is aware that there are people out there who do not approve of him or his behavior.
They Talk About Me Bad
People say negative things behind Boosie's back, which is hurtful and damaging.
Ain't Nobody Wanna Sign Me
Despite his talent, no one wants to give Boosie a chance in the music industry.
I Had to Show My Ass
Boosie had to work extra hard and make a scene to get noticed and make a name for himself.
If I Love You Ain't No Question I'd Give My Last
When Boosie cares about someone, he is willing to do anything for them and give them all he has.
One Day This Heart Gonna Get Me Zipped up in a BodyBag
Boosie knows that his dangerous lifestyle and loyalty to his friends might one day get him killed.
What About ya First Love? huh She Played it Cold Didn't it?
Boosie recalls a past relationship with someone he loved who broke his heart.
Made a Nigga Shed a Tear and She Changed a Nigga
This woman hurt Boosie so much that it made him cry and caused him to change as a person.
So We Fuck'em And Dump'em Never Trust'em Or Love'em
Boosie and his friends do not trust or love women because they have been hurt so many times before.
No Need For Friends Fuck Friends Friends turn into Bustas
Boosie has been betrayed by so many friends that he does not see the value in forming new friendships.
Momma Gonna Tell ya When That Nigga Ain't Right (Momma Know!)
Boosie's mother has an intuition about people and can tell when someone is not good for her son.
I Done And Wash My hands With all this Pussy Shit
Boosie is done with meaningless sexual encounters and wants something more meaningful.
Niggas Be Hating But Boosie Boo He Hood Rich
Although some people may hate on Boosie, he is still successful and content with where he is in life.
On Top Of That I'm a Scorpio SO I'm UnForgivable
Boosie believes that he is unforgivable because of his Scorpio zodiac sign, which is known for being vengeful.
First Time You Fuck With Me Dog I Let Them Killas Go
Boosie takes his loyalty very seriously, and if someone messes with him, he will not hesitate to use violence to protect himself.
I'm Down and Dirty Cause a nigga Heard Me
Boosie has had to live a tough life because people have hurt him and taken advantage of him in the past.
He suppose to be dead But I Let him Slide Cause he Ain't Worthy
Boosie has spared someone's life before, even though they deserved to die because they were not important enough for him to waste the energy.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bruce Rome, Webster Gradney, Torence Hatch
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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