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
Bruh Bruh
Obie Trice Lyrics
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Rolling with my entourage (my entourage)
In my garage (my garage)
On our way to Mariott (Mariott)
Got this little [?] wanna give me massage (massage)
Ménage à trois with a boss like mwah (like me)
Riding like the mafia, leaving the opera (yeah)
Or could it be I'm popular or either
I'm opposite of these nigga's that be flocking her
Potting me bruh
Pockets full of profit I'm an oceanographer (swim)
Swimming in women Obie not eating Talopia (hold up)
Not even if she on her knees gobbler
Eating Obie's thermometer
Imma drawn the line, carpenter (that's me)
Monitor her, if she obviously honorary
Imma delete and copy the girl
Find another follower who hair longer than [?]
Who goes by the motto she's a swallower bruh (yessir)
Bruh bruh
(Wait a minute! You mean to tell me you ain't
Gonna eat this pussy those big ass lips?)
Bruh
Bruh Bruh
(See I don't mind deep throating that dick but
You gonna have to eat this pussy though)
Bruh
Bruh Bruh
(I mean like what the fuck you got me
Fucked up you gonna eat this pussy Obie Trice)
Bruh
Bruh bruh
Uh nuh, I don't pay no attention to her
She ain't in to what I'm in to I'm dismissing the girl
Too many bitches on my hit list to be listenin' to ya
You ain't feelin' what I'm spittin' I'll just hit you with the
Bruh
Bruh
Bruh Bruh
Bruh
Nigga please you can leave, and don't forget your motherfucking keys
Biatch!
(Fuck that nigga Obie man, when I see that
Motherfucker Imma fuck that nigga up man)
Bruh
(Fuck his bitch ass)
Bruh bruh
Bruh Bruh
(Imma put a slug right in the middle of his motherfucking forehead, bitch nigga)
Rolling with my rocket launch
For Antwon (Antwon)
Wanna take me out my mind (nigga)
He a lil scary, tryna catch me behind (oh shit)
Blind side, a fly guy like I (like me)
Riding like the mafia, put two in the top of ya
The executioner, I ain't talking the wrestler (ugh ugh)
Oh what a mess for ya, put you in the casket uh
You're wearing a catheter, like it's a new fashion ba
My killers ain't amateur I come for you and your family bruh (that's right)
It never matter when you insist to be challenger
The chopper go clap (clap clap)
Collateral damage you off the planet when we send you out of space
Gallagher
Dropping them tracks while nigga's dropping they soap
That's a life behind bars my nigga's losing they hope
Then they fronting on O, that's mean they need intervention
That's when the Desert Eagle send his soul on a mission, bruh
Bruh
Bruh Bruh
(What? I ain't even understand what the fuck you just said nigga)
Bruh
Bruh Bruh
(Fuck you nigga)
Bruh
Bruh Bruh
(Fuck you nigga I never liked you never will nigga)
Bruh
Bruh Bruh
(And when I see you Imma do something to you, Obie Trice)
Bruh
Ugh nuh, I don't pay no attention to nigga's
I pop the clip in, take out his liver
Mean's he on a trip then, he no longer here with us
And it's all cause his temper now he ain't here to remember
I said
Bruh
Bruh
Bruh Bruh
Bruh
Nigga please
I drop you to your motherfucking knees
Biatch
The song starts with Obie Trice and his entourage on their way to the Marriott. They have a woman in the car who wants Obie to touch her, or at the very least give her a massage. Obie contemplates starting a ménage à trois, but he decides against it as he is "opposite of these nigga's who be flocking her." He dismisses the woman and states he has too many women on his hit list to be focusing on her. The woman responds by demanding that he eat her out, which Obie denies. He goes on to say that he doesn't pay attention to the girl, and there are too many women on his list to be listening to her.
In the next verse, Obie talks about how he and his entourage always travel with rocket launchers for protection. Antwon is a guy who tries to catch him off guard, but Obie is riding like the mafia, leaving no room for Antwon to attack. Obie boasts about how his killers are not amateurs, and he comes for his target's family. The verse ends with Obie talking about his enemies losing hope while fronting on him. The song ends with Obie asserting his dominance over his enemies by firing at them.
Line by Line Meaning
Rolling with my entourage (my entourage)
Traveling with my group of friends.
In my garage (my garage)
In my private parking space.
On our way to Mariott (Mariott)
Heading to a hotel chain called Mariott.
Got this little [?] wanna give me massage (massage)
There's a girl who wants to massage me.
Ménage à trois with a boss like mwah (like me)
Having a sexual encounter with two people as the boss.
Riding like the mafia, leaving the opera (yeah)
Leaving the Opera like a member of the mafia.
He close like binoculars she need me on top of her
He is watching from a distance, but she wants me to be physically on top of her.
Or could it be I'm popular or either
I'm wondering if she likes me because I'm popular or if it's for another reason.
I'm opposite of these nigga's that be flocking her
I'm different from the other guys who try to be with her.
Potting me bruh
Taking advantage of me.
Pockets full of profit I'm an oceanographer (swim)
My pockets are full of money, and I'm experienced in studying the sea.
Swimming in women Obie not eating Talopia (hold up)
I'm surrounded by women, but I'm not interested in cheap fish such as Tilapia.
Not even if she on her knees gobbler
Even if she is performing oral sex on me, I'm not interested.
Eating Obie's thermometer
Consuming my private parts.
Imma drawn the line, carpenter (that's me)
I'm establishing a boundary as a carpenter creates a line.
Monitor her, if she obviously honorary
Monitor her actions to see if she is truly honorable.
Imma delete and copy the girl
If she is not up to my standards, I'll replace her with someone else.
Find another follower who hair longer than [?]
Looking for a woman who has longer hair than the previous one.
Who goes by the motto she's a swallower bruh (yessir)
Looking for a woman who is known to give oral sex.
Uh nuh, I don't pay no attention to her
I don't listen to her because she doesn't interest me.
She ain't in to what I'm in to I'm dismissing the girl
Since we don't have compatible interests, I'm not interested in her.
Too many bitches on my hit list to be listenin' to ya
I have many women to choose from, so I don't need to pay attention to her.
You ain't feelin' what I'm spittin' I'll just hit you with the
If you don't like what I'm saying, I'll hurt you.
Nigga please you can leave, and don't forget your motherfucking keys
You can leave, and remember to take your keys with you.
Ugh nuh, I don't pay no attention to nigga's
I don't pay attention to other men.
I pop the clip in, take out his liver
I'll shoot and kill someone.
Mean's he on a trip then, he no longer here with us
He's dead, so he's no longer with us.
And it's all cause his temper now he ain't here to remember
His bad temper led to his death, and he won't be able to remember anything anymore.
I said Bruh Bruh Bruh Bruh Nigga please
I'm telling him to leave me alone.
I drop you to your motherfucking knees
I'll use physical force to make him submit.
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