Obie Trice III was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan by his mother, along with three brothers. He is of African American and German descent. Trice was given a karaoke machine by his mother when he was eleven and he used it to rhyme over instrumentals from artists such as N.W.A. By the age of fourteen, he was attending rap battle spots around Detroit, notably including the Hip Hop Shop.
Obie Trice went by the name of Obie 1 during this time, but when he first met Proof, who was about to introduce him at the Hip Hop Shop, Proof asked him, "What's your name? Your real name, no gimmicks." He was then introduced as Obie Trice, and has kept his real name as his rap name. Trice was introduced to Eminem through D12 member Bizarre. Hot Rapper: Obie Trice. Rolling Stone. Accessed January 22, 2008. Later, Trice received a call from his manager informing him that he would be having dinner with Eminem, and later that night they went to a Kid Rock party.
Before first major release, early years on Shady Records
As an acquaintance of D12 member Bizarre, Obie was signed after a personal introduction to Eminem allowed him to impress the Detroit rap legend in-person. The general public were first introduced to Obie on D12's Devil's Night album on a skit. His one-line opener ("Obie Trice: Real name, no gimmicks" - taken from his song "Rap Name" and referring to the lack of a rap pseudonym) on Eminem's lead single; "Without Me", off the critically-acclaimed and commercially successful The Eminem Show increased public awareness of his name and slogan. Obie also appeared in the video for the song, body-slamming a dummy representing Moby. Appearances on DJ Green Lantern's official Shady Records Invasion mixtape series, allowed him to further his public recognition.
In 2002, Trice appeared in 8 Mile as one of the rappers in the Chin Tiki parking lot scene. Trice also has a featured appearance as Big Pimpin' in the Detroit made independent feature film Life Goes On, which will premiere at the Cannes International Film Festival in May 2006.
A short while before the first Invasion mixtape was released, he became involved in the Eminem-Benzino beef after being called out by Benzino with the line "Obie Trice/You's a buster" in a diss-track directed at Eminem and Shady Records. In response to Benzino, Obie released the track "Welcome to Detroit City" (a track over the beat from Cam'ron's song "Welcome to New York City") on the first Invasion mixtape. He also joined his label-mates in the highly publicised Ja Rule-50 Cent beef but never received a direct response from Ja Rule.
Cheers
His debut album Cheers was released on September 23, 2003 with its first single "Got Some Teeth" being well received on radio in a number of countries. He also released the songs "Don't Come Down" and "The Set Up". The album consists of 17 tracks with production from Eminem, Dr. Dre, Timbaland, Mike Elizondo, Emile, Fredwreck and Denaun Porter. Artists featuring on Cheers include Busta Rhymes, Eminem, Dr. Dre, Nate Dogg and D12 among others. The album was eventually certified platinum by the RIAA.
Second Rounds On Me
As of 2005 he has begun work on his second album, entitled 2nd Rounds On Me, which was expected later that year. Never making the 2005 calendar mark, Obie set sights on releasing it in 2006. Although the album will be released by Shady Records, it will feature a lineup primarily comprised of local Detroit rappers with decreased presence from Eminem and other Shady/Aftermath artists.
Shooting
On December 31, 2005, Trice was shot twice while driving on the Lodge Expressway by Wyoming Avenue in Detroit. One of the bullets entered his skull. Trice was able to drive off the expressway, where his girlfriend waved down police. He was taken to Providence Hospital and released later that day. Doctors are still contemplating whether or not to remove the bullet which entered his head, as it may be too dangerous to operate.
Leaving Shady Records, current situation
Obie Trice left Shady Records on June 26, 2008, because of a dispute because Interscope claimed they would not fund another Obie Trice CD. This news was first put into circulation by Hip-Hop blog Urban Lookout; a few days after they broke the news, a track (Giants) leaked confirming the rumor. Even though Obie has left Shady Records, Eminem's manager Paul Rosenberg says that Eminem and Obie are still close friends, and that Eminem will still work with Obie Trice on future projects.
Discography:
Cheers (2003) - Platinum
2nd Rounds On Me (2006) Released:August 15, 2006
Featured/Other songs:
"Doe Ray Me": D12 and Obie Trice
"Love Me": Eminem, 50 Cent and Obie Trice
"Drips": Eminem and Obie Trice
"Spend Some Time": Eminem, 50 Cent, Stat Quo and Obie Trice
"Adrenaline Rush": Obie Trice
"Fok de Macht": The Opposites and Obie Trice
"Loyalty": D12 and Obie Trice
"Doctor Doctor": Bizarre and Obie Trice
"72nd & Central": Proof, J-Hill and Obie Trice
"Stay Bout It": Obie Trice and Stat Quo
"Growing Up in the Hood": The Game and Obie Trice
"Hennessey": 2Pac and Obie Trice
"Drama Setter": Tony Yayo, Eminem, and Obie Trice
"It Has Been Said": Eminem, Diddy and Obie Trice
"War": Trick Trick and Obie Trice
"Hustler": 50 Cent and Obie Trice
"Get That Money": 50 Cent, Obie Trice, and Lloyd Banks
"Get That Money (remix)": 50 Cent, Obie Trice, Lloyd Banks, and Krondon
24's
Obie Trice Lyrics
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Who you with? I don't give a shit, you come leave here with me
What's my name? You know that, what's yours? Never mind
Girl get ya behind in my ride and let's glide on 24's
I'm up in the club with a bottle of bub
Got a model and I double up, and you know it's like that
They wanna give a nigga the goods, wanna give the goodies up
And make for a night cap, tell me what excite that
Make a nigga wanna put you on chrome, take a bitch home
Get it on toes curl, why don't come and hop in O's world
Got the old school parked in the back where the gats at
Where the yack's at, access, got 'em on the way to the mattress
Pass that, toting hey in the vehicle, two broads with no bras
No draw's, no flaws, nope no law, I dips out in the car like what?
[Chorus]
Got a gang of bitches, getting them riches, sitting on 24's
Living that life those, that chrome always rolling different from yours
Slow ya role, you know them po po love to get a nigga in a Chevrolet fo' do'
But I get so low, so low low, so low on them ho's
Dipping through the hood on them thangs with a full tank
Gotta pull rank, with my hand on that 45, fuck what a fool think
Try to take a nigga life when the night come, I'm a light some up like a flare gun
Nine millimeter bare bellum, holding a melon, nigga at the right one
Now a niggaz on the right hunt, got a nice type honey and we into seeing ice and
Bitches wanna get the right come, Trice is the type that lay pipe like python
Parallel to a pipe line, carousel kinda clockwise, switch 'em in and outta my ride
Get you for them inches I got, hop in the 350 block, let's roll
[Chorus]
Hop in the tre-nickle-o-six-four, AC blow, you be nice and cold
Ice on my neck like zero below, she zero in on O, nigga froze a ho
Pedal to the medal, we off to the mo', bitch get sentimental, fuck the ho
Got an issue, he ain't gon' miss you, gotta shit slew of bitches, wishing to fit ya shoes
Ridiculous how I give 'em exit wounds, disrespect, singing an O sex tune
That's a bet, better yet, Dev is next, get her in the bed and her head is Pez
Best believe that I'm wearing the dress, panties wet, got her in the fanny yep
Fuck it at the rest stop, getting head in the candy Lac on camera
Parked in a motherfuckin' handicap
[Chorus: x2]
In Obie Trice's song "24's", the rapper talks about his luxurious lifestyle and the attention he receives from women. The lyrics showcase his confidence and nonchalant attitude towards women, as he asks them what they want and need, before inviting them to come with him in his car that has 24-inch rims. He boasts about his success and popularity, as he is seen in the club with a bottle of bub alongside a model. In the chorus, he refers to how he is living a different life from others with his expensive car with 24-inch rims.
Towards the end of the song, Obie Trice talks about his sexual escapades and how he treats women with disregard. He refers to having a slew of women that want to be in his shoes and how he disrespects them, even singing a sex tune about it. The lyrics depict his arrogance and show how he is always on the hunt for his next conquest.
Line by Line Meaning
What you got? what you want? what you like? what you need?
Asking the girl what she has, what she desires, what her preferences are, and what she requires.
Who you with? I don't give a shit, you come leave here with me
Doesn't care who the girl is with, just wants her to leave with him.
What's my name? You know that, what's yours? Never mind
Asking the girl if she knows his name, but doesn't care about hers.
Girl get ya behind in my ride and let's glide on 24's
Inviting the girl to get into his car and ride with him on his 24-inch wheels.
I'm up in the club with a bottle of bub
He's in the club with a bottle of champagne.
Got a model and I double up, and you know it's like that
He's with a beautiful woman and he wants to indulge in some excess.
They wanna give a nigga the goods, wanna give the goodies up
The women in the club want to hook up with him and give him their 'goods'.
And make for a night cap, tell me what excite that
Asking the girl what turns her on and what would make for a good nightcap.
With that nice ass, make a nigga say 'gon' girl'
He's infatuated with the girl's attractive figure and wants to compliment her.
Make a nigga wanna put you on chrome, take a bitch home
He's so attracted to the girl that he wants to show her off and take her home with him.
Get it on toes curl, why don't come and hop in O's world
If they hook up, he promises to make her so satisfied that she'll curl her toes with pleasure.
Got the old school parked in the back where the gats at
His classic car is parked in the back where his firearms are also stored.
Where the yack's at, access, got 'em on the way to the mattress
He's got some alcohol and they're on their way to his bed.
Pass that, toting hey in the vehicle, two broads with no bras
He's sharing drugs with them and they're all in the car without bras.
No draw's, no flaws, nope no law, I dips out in the car like what?
They're not wearing any underwear and they're not shy about it. He leaves in the car without a care.
Got a gang of bitches, getting them riches, sitting on 24's
He's got a lot of women with him, making money and enjoying life on his 24-inch wheels.
Living that life those, that chrome always rolling different from yours
His lifestyle is different from most others and his car's chrome stands out from others.
Slow ya role, you know them po po love to get a nigga in a Chevrolet fo' do'
He tells the passenger to calm down because the police love to pull over black men driving in a Chevrolet four-door car.
But I get so low, so low low, so low on them ho's
He's able to evade the police by going low and hiding from them.
Dipping through the hood on them thangs with a full tank
Driving through the neighborhood on his big wheels with a full tank of gas.
Gotta pull rank, with my hand on that 45, fuck what a fool think
He's armed with a .45 handgun and asserting his authority over any possible threat.
Try to take a nigga life when the night come, I'm a light some up like a flare gun
If someone tries to harm him at night, he'll shoot at them like a flare gun to light up the area.
Nine millimeter bare bellum, holding a melon, nigga at the right one
He's holding his 9mm handgun, ready to hit his intended target.
Now a niggaz on the right hunt, got a nice type honey and we into seeing ice and
He's now on the lookout for his intended target, and he's with an attractive woman who also likes to see expensive jewelry.
Bitches wanna get the right come, Trice is the type that lay pipe like python
The women want to hook up with him, and he's confident that he'll satisfy them with his sexual prowess.
Parallel to a pipe line, carousel kinda clockwise, switch 'em in and outta my ride
He's describing his sexual encounters as a pipeline, where he switches women in and out of his car like a carousel.
Get you for them inches I got, hop in the 350 block, let's roll
He wants her to appreciate his car's big wheels and enjoy a ride in his powerful 350 engine.
Hop in the tre-nickle-o-six-four, AC blow, you be nice and cold
He's inviting her to get into his 1964 Chevrolet Impala, with air conditioning and a cool environment to ride in.
Ice on my neck like zero below, she zero in on O, nigga froze a ho
He's wearing a lot of ice on his neck and he's making the girl freeze with desire.
Pedal to the medal, we off to the mo', bitch get sentimental, fuck the ho
He's accelerating quickly and they're headed to the motel. He wants her to get emotional with him and forget about any other woman.
Got an issue, he ain't gon' miss you, gotta shit slew of bitches, wishing to fit ya shoes
He doesn't want to deal with any problems she might have, as he has many other women who would want to be in her shoes.
Ridiculous how I give 'em exit wounds, disrespect, singing an O sex tune
He's so good in bed that the women leave with physical marks. He doesn't treat them with much respect, but they still crave his sexual attention.
That's a bet, better yet, Dev is next, get her in the bed and her head is Pez
He's confident in his sexual abilities and already has another woman lined up. Once they're in bed, she'll be under his control like a Pez dispenser.
Best believe that I'm wearing the dress, panties wet, got her in the fanny yep
He's so attractive that the girl's panties are already wet, and he's hinting that he might be wearing women's clothing.
Fuck it at the rest stop, getting head in the candy Lac on camera
He doesn't care about public indecency and they're getting sexual in a rest stop. He's recording the act with a camera in his candy-colored Cadillac.
Parked in a motherfuckin' handicap
He's parked in a handicap spot, but doesn't care about it.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JONATHAN ROTEM, OBIE TRICE
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