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.
streetz is mine
Lil Boosie Lyrics
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Best beleive I'm back bitch drama man it's drama time I'm still reppin dis track shit, real niggaz I fuck with from Cali to A-town, louisianas str8 gagnsta it's get down or lay down
K round dey blast off from nightfall to daylight
Hit em up hit em up hit em up had to put it up in dey life
Told ma niggas head bound gotta get diz mail now
I'm 2 steps 4rm a million fuk gon to jail now
I pt da gutta in ma back pack take em to skoo
Do's need dnt's to rights need wrongs I teach em da rules
I play 4 keep u hear me u should'ntbeen killed me now I'm in da dope money got me in touchable dat fithy shit
Hit u with diz 40 glock boi I make yo heart stop 2 belly shots den his drawlz drop
Da streetz mine dvd's dats ma life nikka think I'm kend of fred flintstone hide ma ice glitter
Told u once twice nikka 3 strikes u out
Told u boyz I'm finna run da south
Since 98 I been a beast underated ma whole life
Small az a motherfucker harder den a fukin rucker
Bustin at ma enemies rap shit need change shit
Only nikkas I ride with Is da nikkas dat I vibe with
50 grand on ma wrist 4 I hit da sto
So if I flop den it's bk to sellin old
Kant 4 get about ma nikkas in dat pen rep it hard
Keep lil boosie in dey walkman wen dey wlkin threw da door
Dig deep need peep diz real shit off top man I'm da realist
"Y lil boosie" Kause I live it Lik Jeezy I set da city on fire
Only thing I ain't did yet is die need feelin lik T.I
Pussy, weed, need alcohol big money turn a str8 bitch to a str8 dog I ain't lyin
I shine in any kind of wheather
Wen it's kold I heat u up a lil bit
Have u buckin in shit
The lyrics to Lil Boosie's song "Streetz is Mine" talk about his come up as a rapper and his journey to success. He declares that he wasn't mad until the world forgot about him, and now he's back and repping the track. He mentions his connections with real people from different cities like Cali and Atlanta, but emphasizes that Louisiana is where he's from, and it's all about getting down or laying down.
Boosie talks about how he's ready to fight and kill in his line of work, using guns and violence to protect himself and his crew. He also talks about how he's about to hit a million and won't be going back to jail anymore. He talks about teaching his people the rules of the game, and how he's the real deal and anyone who steps to him will be in trouble.
The second verse talks about how he's been underrated his whole life, but he's a beast who's been busting at his enemies. He talks about his expensive material objects like his watch and his big money, which he claims turns straight people into dogs. He's not lying when he says he shines in any kind of weather because when it's cold, he heats things up a little bit and has people bucking in shit.
Overall, the song is an intense and emotional expression of Lil Boosie's journey to success, and his willingness to fight and kill to protect it.
Line by Line Meaning
I wasn't Mad until the world forgot about me*
I wasn't upset with the world until everyone stopped paying attention to me.
Best beleive I'm back bitch drama man it's drama time I'm still reppin dis track shit, real niggaz I fuck with from Cali to A-town, louisianas str8 gagnsta it's get down or lay down
Believe that I'm back and ready for drama. I'm still making music and hanging with real people from all over the place. Louisiana is gangsta, so you either get involved or stay out.
K round dey blast off from nightfall to daylight
Bullets are fired nonstop from dusk until dawn.
Hit em up hit em up hit em up had to put it up in dey life
Shoot them until they die β there was no other option.
Told ma niggas head bound gotta get diz mail now
I told my friends that we need to focus on getting money now.
I'm 2 steps 4rm a million fuk gon to jail now
I'm so close to making a million dollars, but I don't want to end up in jail now.
I pt da gutta in ma back pack take em to skoo
I bring the streets with me everywhere I go, even to the classroom.
Do's need dnt's to rights need wrongs I teach em da rules
I teach people the rules of the street, including what you should and shouldn't do, as well as what's right and wrong.
Fuk with real nikkas lik fukin B.G u get yo chest fulla holes wen u fukin with me
Don't mess with me or anyone I associate with, like B.G., or you'll end up with holes in your chest.
I play 4 keep u hear me u should'ntbeen killed me now I'm in da dope money got me in touchable dat fithy shit
I'm in this game for life, and I'm not someone who should be messed with. I make a lot of money from selling drugs and I'm practically untouchable in my position.
Hit u with diz 40 glock boi I make yo heart stop 2 belly shots den his drawlz drop
I'll shoot you with a 40 glock and make your heart stop. Two shots to the stomach and your pants will drop.
Da streetz mine dvd's dats ma life nikka think I'm kend of fred flintstone hide ma ice glitter
My life is all about the streets, and I document it on DVD. People might think I'm old fashioned like Fred Flintstone, but I still have flashy jewelry.
Told u once twice nikka 3 strikes u out
I warned you twice before already, and if you mess up again, you're out.
Told u boyz I'm finna run da south
I told everyone that I plan to run the South.
Since 98 I been a beast underated ma whole life
I've been a beast since 1998, and I've always felt that I never got the credit I deserved.
Small az a motherfucker harder den a fukin rucker
I may be small, but I'm tougher than a basketball player.
Bustin at ma enemies rap shit need change shit
I'm shooting at my enemies, and the rap scene needs to change.
Only nikkas I ride with Is da nikkas dat I vibe with
The only people I stick with are the ones I get along with.
50 grand on ma wrist 4 I hit da sto
I have $50,000 on my wrist before I even leave the house.
So if I flop den it's bk to sellin old
If my music career fails, I'll have to go back to selling drugs.
Kant 4 get about ma nikkas in dat pen rep it hard
I won't forget about my friends in prison, who will represent me no matter what.
Keep lil boosie in dey walkman wen dey wlkin threw da door
My friends in prison listen to my music on their Walkmans when they walk through the door.
Dig deep need peep diz real shit off top man I'm da realist
Take a close look at the realness I'm bringing, because I'm the truest out there.
"Y lil boosie" Kause I live it Lik Jeezy I set da city on fire
"Why Lil Boosie?" Because I live like Jeezy and set the city on fire.
Only thing I ain't did yet is die need feelin lik T.I
The only thing I haven't done yet is die, and I'm feeling like T.I.
Pussy, weed, need alcohol big money turn a str8 bitch to a str8 dog I ain't lyin
A combination of sex, drugs, and alcohol will turn a straight woman into a savage. I'm not lying.
I shine in any kind of wheather
I can succeed in any environment.
Wen it's kold I heat u up a lil bit
When things get tough, I'll help you out a little bit.
Have u buckin in shit
I'll make you dance and go crazy.
Contributed by Leah P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Catelog
Gotta give it to him he went lyrical on this
@RMA_SLOTS
Still jamming 2019
@Mr08ross08
Reggie Alston me too and Iβm a hippie artist Caucasian man π this is my shit
@nicolewilson5375
Dis my shit!
@richardmurray2053
2022
@sagedorantes2766
i remember hustling those nickel bags thinking i was big time jamming this in the mercury, with the 12's.. hahaha. great times
@bigdickchaneytripp8024
I use to to ride around with a ounce of crack on me
@jamesclark1607
Nicole bag king shit! Compressed weed shit
@59BRIMHATBOY
@@bigdickchaneytripp8024 you were out of control then, seriously.
@marcushernandez3654
@@bigdickchaneytripp8024 Lmaoo