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.
what about me
Lil Boosie Lyrics
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This how they got me feeling right now,
look, nigga what about...me, what about boo.
[1st Verse]
They holla juvy,they holla jigga,they holla t.i.p
they holla akon,and j-kwon but what about me
they youngbloodz and young gunz, but boosie
they holla usher and that lil jon shit,
they holla i smoke i drank but i made that bitch
they holla manny, baby, wayne, and geezy
dont nobody holla boosie like nobody dont believe me
what about eazy-e, yea he fading for sheezy
what about aaliyah, what about soulja, what about o.d.b
what about dmc, the addidas on ya feet, g-nikes to gain ya height
but me i keep it G, what about c-loc, when i new i was cold
i was that nigga on the camp like i was 10 years old
they holla flip, they holla mike jones, they holla bone crusher
that reese and big song and i made headbusser,nigga what about...me
[Chorus]
Thats how im feeling when im with my niggas chillin
wishing that we had a million,
what about...me, thats how im feeling looking at my
mama ceiling wishing that we had a million, what about me
[2nd Verse]
They holla petey pablo, and the rest of that shit
they holla puff but im on that deathrow shit
im on that never seen a man cry till you seen a man die
that real faith shit that make you go spray shit
they holla romeo and bow wow but what about lil boosie
i want to star up in a movies with hoes in a jacuzzi
i want to fuck with free and aj and freestyle with tigger
blow doe wit beanie siegel ride low in q regal
im thuggin and them major labels know that
so they figure if they sign me one year later i'll have a toe tag,look
they holla banner, they holla mase, and they holla trick
but i know somebody know something that boosie shit
this aint no beef song, this what i see when bet on
and mtv on im peeping ya holmes
hollering out lean back and lovers and friends
but the hardest song to hit the streets was "nigga
then", nigga what about...me
[Chorus]
Thats how im feeling when im with my niggas chillin
wishing that we had a million,
what about...me, thats how im feeling looking at my
mama ceiling wishing that we had a million, what about me
[3rd Verse]
Im trillville my damn self, im a one man army like russel simmons and def
got people rubbing they hair, i still aint forgave myself
im feeling like tip, im tired of niggas in the cage im feeling like pimp
yaw niggas listening to these rappers,they lieing
dont think cause this nigga swole bruh, that this nigga soilder
these niggas telling lies to ya, so april fools
if you dont bump boo then the jokes on you
2 line crew, they started all that nasty shit
and buck down he started all that nasty bitch
tupac, told you bout the fucking guns,
jigga, told ya how to put the work in the can and...run
they holla skip and wacko, but them niggas they thug though
and youngbuck i got love for, but what about...me
[Outro]
They gone feel this bitch here, all across the world,nigga what about...me
[Chorus]
Thats how im feeling when im with my niggas chillin
wishing that we had a million,
what about...me, thats how im feeling looking at my
mama ceiling wishing that we had a million, what about me
[Outro]
Say mane, i be feeling like,
you know what im saying, somebody,
somewhere,gotta be hearing me,
i should have been blowed up,
i know im rawwa than alot of these niggas out here,
thank a nigga hating somewhere,
i dont know what it is, ima keep it gutta though,
im wildin out, nigga what about...me
The lyrics to Lil Boosie's "What About Me" express the feeling of being unrecognized and unrewarded for his talent and efforts in the music industry. He lists various popular artists who receive recognition and praise but questions why he is not included. He also expresses his desire to be successful and have the same opportunities as other artists. Boosie compares himself to other rappers and speaks of his own unique style of "keeping it G." In his last verse, Boosie mentions how he should have been famous already, and questions why he isn't, assuming that someone must be hating on him.
This song speaks to the reality of many people in various industries who feel overlooked and unrecognized for their unique talents and hard work. Lil Boosie is expressing the common feeling of wanting recognition, success, and the same opportunities as others in their field. By mentioning other artists, he shows his admiration for the work of others while also questioning why his talent is not acknowledged in the same way.
Line by Line Meaning
This how they got me feeling right now,
look, nigga what about...me, what about boo.
Lil Boosie is feeling overlooked in the music industry and is asking why no one is mentioning his name.
They holla juvy,they holla jigga,they holla t.i.p
they holla akon,and j-kwon but what about me
they youngbloodz and young gunz, but boosie
Lil Boosie is listing various popular artists who get recognition, but he is left unheard of despite his talent.
he buss guns and spit it to his love ones,look
they holla usher and that lil jon shit,
they holla i smoke i drank but i made that bitch
they holla manny, baby, wayne, and geezy
dont nobody holla boosie like nobody dont believe me
Lil Boosie feels that he is overlooked despite the fact that his music talks about real-life struggles, unlike several other popular artists.
what about eazy-e, yea he fading for sheezy
what about aaliyah, what about soulja, what about o.d.b
what about dmc, the addidas on ya feet, g-nikes to gain ya height
but me i keep it G, what about c-loc, when i new i was cold
i was that nigga on the camp like i was 10 years old
they holla flip, they holla mike jones, they holla bone crusher
that reese and big song and i made headbusser,nigga what about...me
Lil Boosie lists various artists who have passed away or are not as relevant as they used to be, in the hopes that he could be given a chance to make a change. He also talks about his humble beginnings and his struggle to make it big.
Thats how im feeling when im with my niggas chillin
wishing that we had a million,
what about...me, thats how im feeling looking at my
mama ceiling wishing that we had a million, what about me
Lil Boosie is expressing his desire for financial success and recognition, both personally and for his family and friends.
They holla petey pablo, and the rest of that shit
they holla puff but im on that deathrow shit
im on that never seen a man cry till you seen a man die
that real faith shit that make you go spray shit
Lil Boosie feels that he is not taken seriously because he talks about the harsh reality of life instead of chasing fame like other popular artists.
they holla romeo and bow wow but what about lil boosie
i want to star up in a movies with hoes in a jacuzzi
i want to fuck with free and aj and freestyle with tigger
blow doe wit beanie siegel ride low in q regal
im thuggin and them major labels know that
so they figure if they sign me one year later i'll have a toe tag,look
they holla banner, they holla mase, and they holla trick
but i know somebody know something that boosie shit
this aint no beef song, this what i see when bet on
and mtv on im peeping ya holmes
hollering out lean back and lovers and friends
but the hardest song to hit the streets was "nigga
then", nigga what about...me
Lil Boosie wants to be respected and recognized for his talent in the entertainment industry, and also challenges the industry to step away from promoting superficial music and instead focus on music that has a real impact.
Im trillville my damn self, im a one man army like russel simmons and def
got people rubbing they hair, i still aint forgave myself
im feeling like tip, im tired of niggas in the cage im feeling like pimp
yaw niggas listening to these rappers,they lieing
dont think cause this nigga swole bruh, that this nigga soilder
these niggas telling lies to ya, so april fools
if you dont bump boo then the jokes on you
2 line crew, they started all that nasty shit
and buck down he started all that nasty bitch
tupac, told you bout the fucking guns,
jigga, told ya how to put the work in the can and...run
they holla skip and wacko, but them niggas they thug though
and youngbuck i got love for, but what about...me
Lil Boosie talks about his own image as a rapper and how he is often perceived as a hardcore thug. He expresses his frustration with the industry's obsession with promoting superficial lifestyles without talking about real-life struggles that many artists and fans face. He also mentions the lack of respect given to those who paved the way for modern hip hop, like Tupac and Jigga.
Say mane, i be feeling like,
you know what im saying, somebody,
somewhere,gotta be hearing me,
i should have been blowed up,
i know im rawwa than alot of these niggas out here,
thank a nigga hating somewhere,
i dont know what it is, ima keep it gutta though,
im wildin out, nigga what about...me
Lil Boosie ends the song by expressing his frustration with his lack of recognition, but also his determination to keep pursuing his dreams despite a lack of support from the industry.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TRAVIS HOWARD, JEREMY A POPOFF
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Chad
The realist... the best of all time. Still bumpin in 2023. Boosie makes you feel him on another level you cant deny that. He never did quite the numbers as the biggest names in the game but he still straight for life and will always be my fav.
Heart Storm Media
J mo I .
Robin Mccain
one of my favorites. you can feel his emotion in this song. this shit deep.
Heveyweight Heveyweight
It is especially when you been overlooked an appreciated by most humans in your life
GSthe3rd
The sense of deperaration in the beat AND boosie is what makes this a classic
Isaac L. “Thang” Patterson III
Thank God
Johnrhodes Murombedzi
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Edward
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Tay WestBank
Heard him quote this in the movie, and instantly remembered I use to play this everyday. Boosie a legend and this song is timeless
erica saint elmey
song never gets old I love Lil boosie😍