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
Chuuuurch
Obie Trice Lyrics
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Four runnin the house hopefully God can vouch for us
We outlaws
Dropped out of school so momma trusting the lord with some Ralph on
Identity crisis when the Trice's divorced
So the enemy's trifling like my pop, no remorse
I outsource
Get the illest nigga on the block who will bust off a shot for him
Eighteen now, niggas getting they thug on
Gotta get this paper nigga's getting they drug on
Haters see us caking know they gettin' they mug on
Homie losing focus, he don't wanna traffic
He pullin' pistols out on nigga's up in traffic
Jumpin' in they classic,s fucking with the maggots
Got us looking hot, you know that end up being tragic
Tell a boy stop, I ain't got the audacity
I just wanna cop, he furious passing me
Know the streets watch but him nigga's is tagging me
Say you see O? That's for the car jackin' me
Know I keep the mac on me
Living out here carelessly
Ended up burying I'm listening to the pastor preach
Now I face [?] earth askin' what it's worth
My sons in the dirt, my nigga got me in the church
Thinking I'll fuck around catch 5
I'm up here in the church
Reading Psalm 4 through 5
Homie got me in the church
Look in the box he ain't alive
He got me in the church
I'm in the church
Church
Mommy outta high school, voided her college scholarship
She want higher knowledge afford, that mean she gotta strip
Round this bitch, taintin' her little purity
All she banking on is Cartier's and some jewelry
Winning at the poles, hoes, see her body tough
No ass shots, mommy just give Pilates up
Why they wanna body her, just for tryna make a buck
The Devil done embodied her, now she don't give a fuck
Ain't about college now it's about a dollar
She turnt up, hottest in the city, most popular
Ballers want a shot at her, fly her out do shots with her
Non-stop shopping for the number one ass dropper
Devil got binoculars, homie got a wife he's stalking her through metropolis
Tryna get the drop on her but, she ain't contacted Joy from Cheaters
[?] with them heaters
Put her fucking cleavage beneath us
Make her family grieve know the streets is devious
Birth name Eve, better known for her apple
Them nigga's blew tree then filled her up with ammo
Turned her in the trunk she was missing for weeks
Made her an example for nigga's to cheat
Shorty was my peeps man may she rest in piece fam
Obituary in here, let's take a seat
She got me in the Church
Thinking I'll fuck around catch 5
I'm up here in the church
Reading Psalm 4 through 5
She got me in the church
Look in the box she ain't alive
She got me in the church
I'm in the church
Church
We ain't in the queue less there's a body to view
Old folks say nigga's irresponsible
If he ain't at the alter meeting our father
Most nigga's say why bother
Unless it's life altering, then we need Bishop [?]
Show us an see something different
Lost so many friends it's religious
They in a penitentiary that's 72 inches beneath
Believe in the creator but Sunday's we gettin' paper
Funny how money come up before nigga's save ya
Some don't come up, sending out prayers
Ain't trying to preach just speaking on our behavior
Being in the church that's somebody close hurt
Spirit leave the earth put his shell in the dirt
Shells scattered all over the turf
First 48 investigation's a blur
How that look as a murderer up in the church
Sitting next to the nigga mother I done murked
Demons get to working, palms get to sweating and
Heaven's looking far fetched fuck what the reverend say
Me I'm just praying man that I keep a steady hand
When them Devil's is ready to start spraying
Take me off the lamb, RIP my brand
So my fans and family can see me land
Right up in the church
Thinking I'll fuck around catch 5
I'm up here in the church
They reading Psalm 1 through 5
Nigga got me in the church
Look in the box I ain't alive
I'm up here in the church
I'm in the church
Church
The song "Chuuuurch" by Obie Trice takes listeners on a journey through the life of the rapper and the struggles he's faced. The first verse talks about growing up in a broken family and dropping out of school, leaving his fate in the hands of the Lord with some Ralph Lauren clothes to his name. He speaks of his identity crisis caused by his parents' divorce and the enemies that have come into his life as a result. The chorus repeats the phrase "She got me in the church," referencing a deceased friend named Eve who has brought him back to church and to God's forgiveness.
The second verse tells the story of a woman named Mommy who turned to stripping to make ends meet after losing her college scholarship. She becomes consumed by the material things she can afford and the attention she's getting, losing herself in the process. Trice then moves on to the topic of violence in the black community and the importance of faith in a world full of pain and heartache. He talks about the need for redemption and how life is not always about riches and status.
Line by Line Meaning
Semi on the couch, 3 bullets up in the cartridge
Semi-automatic firearm on the couch with 3 rounds in the magazine
Four runnin the house hopefully God can vouch for us
Four outlaws in the house hoping for God's protection
We outlaws
We live outside the law because we cannot fit within society's rules
Dropped out of school so momma trusting the lord with some Ralph on
I dropped out of school, and my mom has faith in the Lord to help me succeed in life, even though I wear Ralph Lauren clothing
Identity crisis when the Trice's divorced
A crisis of identity when Obie Trice's parents divorces
So the enemy's trifling like my pop, no remorse
My enemies are behaving like my father who had no remorse for his actions
I outsource
I hire someone else to commit crimes for me
Get the illest nigga on the block who will bust off a shot for him
Hire the most dangerous person in the neighborhood who is willing to shoot someone for me
Find a little spot, some hood home
Find a small, cheap place to stay in a low-income neighborhood
Eighteen now, niggas getting they thug on
Now 18 years old, young men are becoming more involved in criminal activities
Gotta get this paper nigga's getting they drug on
We need to earn money, and some people are selling drugs to make a profit
Haters see us caking know they gettin' they mug on
Those who hate us see us making money and are jealous
Homie losing focus, he don't wanna traffic
My friend is losing his focus and does not want to deal drugs anymore
He pullin' pistols out on nigga's up in traffic
He starts pulling guns out on people while driving
Jumpin' in they classic,s fucking with the maggots
We are jumping into people's nice cars and messing with them
Got us looking hot, you know that end up being tragic
Our actions are drawing attention, which may lead to tragedy
Tell a boy stop, I ain't got the audacity
I do not have the courage to tell him to stop
I just wanna cop, he furious passing me
I just want to buy drugs, but my friend is angry and not giving them to me
Know the streets watch but him nigga's is tagging me
I know others are watching me, but my friend is getting aggressive towards me
Say you see O? That's for the car jackin' me
If you see me, it is because I was a victim of a carjacking
Know I keep the mac on me
I always carry a firearm with me
Living out here carelessly
I am living my life recklessly and without concern for the consequences
Ended up burying I'm listening to the pastor preach
I ended up burying my friend and am at his funeral, listening to the pastor speak
Now I face [?] earth askin' what it's worth
Now I am facing the earth and questioning the value of my actions
My sons in the dirt, my nigga got me in the church
My son is buried, and my friend's funeral got me to come to church
Thinking I'll fuck around catch 5
I'm worried that I'll end up dead or in jail
I'm up here in the church
I am now sitting in the church during the service
Reading Psalm 4 through 5
I am reading from the Bible, specifically Psalms 4 to 5
Mommy outta high school, voided her college scholarship
My mother dropped out of high school and lost her scholarship to college
She want higher knowledge afford, that mean she gotta strip
She wants to improve her education but cannot afford it, so she strips
Round this bitch, taintin' her little purity
While going through with stripping, her self-respect has taken a hit
All she banking on is Cartier's and some jewelry
All she trusts in are high-end items like Cartier and jewelry
Winning at the poles, hoes, see her body tough
She is popular with men because of her physical appearance
No ass shots, mommy just give Pilates up
She does not need butt-enhancement surgery, as she maintains her figure through Pilates
Why they wanna body her, just for tryna make a buck
Why are people trying to kill her just for making money?
The Devil done embodied her, now she don't give a fuck
The Devil has taken over her soul, and now she sees no point in caring
Ain't about college now it's about a dollar
Money is now more important to her than a college education
She turnt up, hottest in the city, most popular
She is very confident and popular in the city
Ballers want a shot at her, fly her out do shots with her
Wealthy men want to be with her, so they fly her places and drink alcohol with her
Non-stop shopping for the number one ass dropper
She constantly shops for clothes that will accentuate her figure
Devil got binoculars, homie got a wife he's stalking her through metropolis
The Devil is always watching her, and a man with a wife is obsessed with her and keeps tabs on her
Tryna get the drop on her but, she ain't contacted Joy from Cheaters
He is trying to catch her cheating but has not called the television show 'Cheaters' for help
[?] with them heaters
Unclear what this line means; suggests the man is somehow armed
Put her fucking cleavage beneath us
He is objectifying her and only sees her cleavage
Make her family grieve know the streets is devious
He is causing trouble for her family and knows that the streets are dangerous
Birth name Eve, better known for her apple
Her birth name is Eve, but people remember her for the biblical story of Adam and Eve, where Eve gave Adam an apple to eat
Them nigga's blew tree then filled her up with ammo
The men who killed her smoked marijuana and then loaded their weapons before killing her
Turned her in the trunk she was missing for weeks
After they killed her, they placed her in the trunk of a car and left her there for weeks, making her difficult to find
Made her an example for nigga's to cheat
Her murder is a warning to others to not cheat on their partners or face a similar fate
Shorty was my peeps man may she rest in piece fam
Shorty was a friend of mine, I hope she can rest in peace now
Obituary in here, let's take a seat
We have an obituary for her, let's take a moment to mourn and remember her
She got me in the Church
Her death and funeral has brought me to church
Look in the box she ain't alive
Her body is in the casket, but she is no longer alive
We ain't in the queue less there's a body to view
We are not in line unless there is a body to view at a funeral
Old folks say nigga's irresponsible
Elders criticize young, black men for being irresponsible
If he ain't at the alter meeting our father
If he is not at church praying to God, then he is not taking his responsibilities seriously
Most nigga's say why bother
Many young men think that there is no point in trying to change their lives or do better
Unless it's life altering, then we need Bishop [?]
Unless something drastic and life-altering happens, we need someone like a bishop to guide us and help us make changes
Show us an see something different
We want someone to show us that there is a way to live differently and better
Lost so many friends it's religious
We have lost so many friends that it feels like a religious experience; it brings us to church
They in a penitentiary that's 72 inches beneath
Many of our friends are in prison, which is six feet below the ground
Believe in the creator but Sunday's we gettin' paper
We believe in God but on Sundays, we are focused on earning money
Funny how money come up before nigga's save ya
It is ironic that making money is more important to some people than saving lives or helping others
Some don't come up, sending out prayers
Some people do not succeed and end up needing prayers sent on their behalf
Ain't trying to preach just speaking on our behavior
I am not trying to preach, I am just commenting on our actions
Being in the church that's somebody close hurt
Being in the church reminds us of someone we lost and are hurting over
Spirit leave the earth put his shell in the dirt
Even though someone's spirit has left this world, their body remains in the ground
Shells scattered all over the turf
Bullet casings are scattered all over the ground as a result of gunfire
First 48 investigation's a blur
The police investigation into a murder can be hazy and incomplete in the first 48 hours
How that look as a murderer up in the church
It would not look good if someone who had committed murder was in the church during a funeral
Sitting next to the nigga mother I done murked
It would be especially bad if someone was sitting next to the victim's mother, who he had murdered
Demons get to working, palms get to sweating and
Evil thoughts start coming to mind, causing him to get nervous and perspire
Heaven's looking far fetched fuck what the reverend say
Getting into heaven seems unlikely, regardless of what the pastor says
Me I'm just praying man that I keep a steady hand
I am just praying that I do not do anything violent or wrong
When them Devil's is ready to start spraying
When the Devil's (gang members or criminals) are ready to start shooting
Take me off the lamb, RIP my brand
Take me out of hiding and let my real name be remembered after I die
So my fans and family can see me land
So my fans and family can see me buried and at rest
Right up in the church
I, too, ended up in the church because of a funeral
They reading Psalm 1 through 5
The service is reading from the Bible, specifically Psalms 1 to 5
Nigga got me in the church
Someone I knew brought me to church because of a funeral
Look in the box I ain't alive
The person we are mourning for is in the casket and no longer alive
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