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
Dear Lord
Obie Trice Lyrics
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Dear Lord, please forgive me, more I live I grow empty
Nothin' in me, point out my enemy I'll put somethin' in him
Feelin' like that's the only remedy
Send him on his way when I fuck around his day
("Okay!") Cause to you they wanna send me
And I ain't got the energy, I'll let the clip empty
("Okay! O-o-o-okay-k-kay! Kay-k-kay, kay-kay!")
I ain't gotta walk around town with my chest stuck out
A frown up my face when the press come out
Niggaz know what it is, one of the best, no doubt
Doubt that, test him and the S's come about
Aggression niggaz need without
Too aggressive niggaz rest under leaves where the G's hang out
I'm back stronger than ever
D-boy so it's like whatever, however, whenever
I dare ya, pallbearers bury ya
Pardon my, positivity failure
But they ain't tryin to hear ya when niggaz'll go and air ya ass out
Send you to the morgue, turn ya inside-out
Send you to ya momma 'til she pass out
Too many partners in the casket now
These foul bastards, don't appreciate life so fuck 'em
The P-nina-nina stay dumpin (stay dumpin)
[Chorus]
Now Trice ain't all about runnin his mouth
He do that for a livin; y'all gotta feel him
In the streets he mute, my nigga autism
Don't confuse this with art-ism
Nigga I refuse to lose, boss in him
Put your people in a pew when the mossberg start spittin
I'm livin, nigga I'm kiddin him
Take him from his paradise, Trice on his way to prison
Picture him leavin his children
I peel 'em; pilgrimage to another region
Them ecstasy pills got niggaz schemers[?]
When the weapons spill them same niggaz bleedin
'Fore I leave this world they gon' believe him
O ain't deceivin these people, that's feedin 'em
The hood's what he breathin, it's all good
Leave him in that box all wood (box all wood)
[Chorus]
Trice is nice with aim
Put a nigga, in a permament frame
When a nigga's, so determined to bang
Cause a nigga's, switchin lanes in that European thang
Don't be mad at your boy-boy, handle business
Cause he push the toy-toy, niggaz envious
Crutch him up, Jehovah Witnesses
When the semi's start spittin, listen (listen)
[Chorus]
(blam)
("Okay!")
("Okay! O-o-o-okay-k-kay! Kay-k-kay, kay-kay!")
Dear Lord, please forgive me, more I live I grow empty
Nothin in me, point out my enemy I'll put somethin in him {blam}
In the lyrics to Obie Trice's "Dear Lord," the chorus is a plea for forgiveness and redemption, with the rapper admitting to feeling empty and without purpose as he searches for an enemy to vanquish. He conveys a sense of overwhelming aggression and despair, as he contemplates the possibility of harming others in order to fill the void in his life. Throughout the song, Trice questions his own morality and the value of human life, admitting to having little patience for others and a tendency towards violent outbursts. Despite this, he asserts his own power and independence, reframing his violent tendencies as a necessary component of his identity and self-expression.
The verses of "Dear Lord" explore Trice's complicated relationship with the outside world. He acknowledges his reputation as a fearsome and respected figure in the rap game, but also hints at the toll this lifestyle has taken on him. He seems intent on proving his worth and his strength to those around him, using violence as a means of asserting his dominance and demonstrating his refusal to be intimidated. However, he also shows glimpses of vulnerability and fear, admitting to feeling conflicted and unsure of his place in the world. Ultimately, "Dear Lord" is a powerful and introspective examination of one man's struggle to make sense of his own violent tendencies and find meaning and purpose in his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Dear Lord, please forgive me, more I live I grow empty
As I continue to live, I feel more and more empty. I ask for your forgiveness and guidance.
Nothin' in me, point out my enemy I'll put somethin' in him
I feel like I have nothing left in me, but if you point out my enemy, I will take action to protect myself.
Feelin' like that's the only remedy
I believe that taking action is the only way to relieve my pain and emptiness.
Send him on his way when I fuck around his day
If my enemy crosses my path, I will make sure to send him away and protect myself.
('Okay!') Cause to you they wanna send me
I am being targeted by others and I ask for your protection and guidance to help me through these challenges.
And I ain't got the energy, I'll let the clip empty
I am tired and exhausted, so I will use my gun and empty its clip to defend myself since I have no other way to fight back.
I ain't gotta walk around town with my chest stuck out
I don't need to show aggression and bravado to prove myself and my strength to others.
A frown up my face when the press come out
I don't enjoy being in the public eye and dealing with the media, which brings me stress and unhappiness.
Niggaz know what it is, one of the best, no doubt
People around me recognize that I am talented and one of the best in what I do.
Aggression niggaz need without
Some people rely on aggression to show strength, but I don't need to do that to prove myself.
Too aggressive niggaz rest under leaves where the G's hang out
People who rely too much on aggression will eventually meet a violent end and be buried under trees where gang members often gather.
I'm back stronger than ever
Despite my struggles, I have come back even stronger and more resilient than before.
D-boy so it's like whatever, however, whenever
As a drug dealer, I have to be ready to handle anything that comes my way and adapt to the situation.
I dare ya, pallbearers bury ya
I am daring my enemies to try and harm me, knowing that if they do, they will end up being carried to their grave by pallbearers.
Pardon my, positivity failure
I apologize for not being able to maintain a positive attitude and mindset all the time.
But they ain't tryin to hear ya when niggaz'll go and air ya ass out
People don't want to listen to reason and will attack or harm me if they disagree with me, no matter what I say or do.
Send you to the morgue, turn ya inside-out
If someone tries to hurt me, I will make sure they end up in the morgue and possibly mutilated.
Send you to ya momma 'til she pass out
I will make sure to cause pain to my enemies and even their loved ones to show them the consequences of their actions towards me.
Too many partners in the casket now
I have lost too many friends and associates to violence and death already.
These foul bastards, don't appreciate life so fuck 'em
My enemies and those who act violently towards me have no regard for human life, and I have no sympathy or mercy for them.
Trice ain't all about runnin his mouth
I don't just talk about my actions, I actually take them and show what I am capable of doing.
He do that for a livin; y'all gotta feel him
Rapping is my profession, and I hope people can understand and connect with my music and message.
In the streets he mute, my nigga autism
I may not always speak up in real life, but that doesn't mean I am weak or afraid. This is a metaphorical comparison to autism.
Don't confuse this with art-ism
I don't want people to misunderstand my silence as a lack of creativity or expression, so don't compare it to being an artist.
Nigga I refuse to lose, boss in him
I am determined not to lose or back down, and I show a confident, powerful demeanor because of it.
Put your people in a pew when the mossberg start spittin
When I start shooting my gun, people will scatter and hide, so make sure to take cover in a pew or other safe place.
I'm livin, nigga I'm kiddin him
I am living my life and not letting others bring me down, even if it seems like a joke to them or they try to mock me.
Take him from his paradise, Trice on his way to prison
I have the power to take away someone's freedom and send them to prison if they try to go against me or cross me.
Picture him leavin his children
If someone tries to harm me, they will leave their children behind and suffer the consequences of their actions.
I peel 'em; pilgrimage to another region
I will harm or remove anyone who threatens me, and I am willing to go to another area or region if necessary to find safety.
Them ecstasy pills got niggaz schemers[?]
Drugs like ecstasy can make people more dangerous and likely to scheme or plot against me.
When the weapons spill them same niggaz bleedin
When violence occurs, those who were carrying weapons may be injured or killed in the process.
'Fore I leave this world they gon' believe him
Before I die or leave this world, people will start to understand and believe my message and what I stand for.
O ain't deceivin these people, that's feedin 'em
I am not trying to deceive anyone with false promises or lies, I am being honest and straightforward with them.
The hood's what he breathin, it's all good
I am from and connected to the hood, and it is a part of my identity and way of life.
Leave him in that box all wood (box all wood)
If someone tries to cross me or harm me, they may end up in a coffin made of wood as punishment for their actions.
Trice is nice with aim
I am skilled and accurate with a gun, and can hit my targets easily.
Put a nigga, in a permament frame
If someone tries to attack or harm me, they may end up being killed and permanently forgotten in a frame or picture.
When a nigga's, so determined to bang
If someone is determined to fight or attack me, they will be met with equal determination and force from me.
Cause a nigga's, switchin lanes in that European thang
Some people get jealous and envious of my success and my ability to afford an expensive European car, and may try to harm me because of it.
Don't be mad at your boy-boy, handle business
Don't be angry or jealous of me, just focus on your own goals and handle your own business.
Crutch him up, Jehovah Witnesses
If someone tries to attack me, I will beat them and leave them crumpled up like a Jehovah's Witness pamphlet.
When the semi's start spittin, listen (listen)
When I start shooting my gun, pay attention and listen, because it means that danger is near and it's time to take cover.
('blam')
Sound effect of a gun being fired to indicate the violent nature of the song and its themes.
('Okay!')
Expression of agreement or acknowledgement to indicate the seriousness of the situation.
('Okay! O-o-o-okay-k-kay! Kay-k-kay, kay-kay!')
Repeating the 'Okay!' expression to emphasize the intensity and seriousness of the situation at hand.
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