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
Freestyle
Obie Trice Lyrics
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Three'd be hat trick
Gave him more shots than the pediatrics
Came to his house and shot his left hand out
Left him with more scars than Mr. Def Jam South
To reach the sky, how far would a star go
To handle more cigars than a Cuban cargo
Makin money from everything I spoke in this
Got ability to make missy a little tipsy
I'm more P.I.M.P than Mississippi (git it? Uh!)
I know you like to show off you're bust in gowns
'cause you go around jugglin guys nuts around
And we don't gotta wait till you're ass confesses
'cause you go around showing off you're ass in dresses
You watchin porn sittin there at you're macintosh
With you're hand in you're ass like you're jackin off
And you try goin harder than star wars Anakin
'cause you practice at you're house with a anus manikin
got a belt full of steel you can call me santa
You better keep your eyes peeled like a fuckin banana
And don't try to shoot me like some dumb retards
'cause I miss bullets like I'm sendin them e-cards
Always equipped with the vest so don't aim for the bell-ay
'cause I dodge bullets like I play for LA
And I'm invisible 'cause you can't even see me son
But you're soft as shit I could shoot you with a bb gun
They call me stretch where I'm from 'cause I'm extended out
Find your ass in my house and I'll send it out
I got a custom made gun so the cops link my shot
So far.. how many mother fuckers do you think I got?
The lyrics to Obie Trice's "Freestyle" are a showcase of his lyrical ability and cockiness. In the first verse, he boasts about shooting someone twice and how he could've shot him three times, leaving him with scars and more shots than pediatrics. He compares himself to stars, cigars and Mr. Def Jam South, all while wrapping his rhymes in ice. He then brags about his ability to make Missy Elliott tipsy and how he's more of a pimp than Mississippi. The second verse takes aim at someone who likes to show off but doesn't need to confess because they show themselves off publicly. He accuses them of watching porn and practicing with an anus mannequin. He then warns his enemies to keep their eyes peeled because he's always equipped with a gun and a vest to dodge bullets. Obie Trice finishes by saying he's invisible, but he could shoot someone with a BB gun because they're soft as shit and he's extended out, able to see and get anyone who enters his house.
Line by Line Meaning
Hit him up two times
I shot at him twice
Three'd be hat trick
Three shots would be a hat trick in shooting him
Gave him more shots than the pediatrics
I shot him more times than a pediatrician gives shots
Came to his house and shot his left hand out
I shot his left hand when I went to his house
Left him with more scars than Mr. Def Jam South
I left him with more scars than Mr. Def Jam South Records represents southern rappers
To reach the sky, how far would a star go
How far does one need to go to be successful?
To handle more cigars than a Cuban cargo
I'm able to handle a lot of cigars
Makin money from everything I spoke in this
I'm able to monetize my rapping
Wrapped by more ice than a broken wrist
I have more jewelry than someone with a broken wrist has a cast
Got ability to make missy a little tipsy
I have the power to intoxicate Missy Elliott slightly
I'm more P.I.M.P than Mississippi (git it? Uh!)
I'm more of a pimp than the state of Mississippi, do you get it?
I know you like to show off you're bust in gowns
You like to show off your cleavage in dresses
'cause you go around jugglin guys nuts around
You flirt with a lot of guys
And we don't gotta wait till you're ass confesses
We don't need you to confess to know you're promiscuous
'cause you go around showing off you're ass in dresses
You show off your butt in dresses
You watchin porn sittin there at you're macintosh
You watch porn on your computer
With you're hand in you're ass like you're jackin off
You masturbate by putting your hand in your butt, like you're jacking off
And you try goin harder than star wars Anakin
You try harder than Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars
'cause you practice at you're house with a anus manikin
You practice with an anal mannequin at your house
got a belt full of steel you can call me santa
I have a loaded gun, like Santa's belt
You better keep your eyes peeled like a fuckin banana
You better be aware of danger
And don't try to shoot me like some dumb retards
Don't try to be stupid by shooting me
'cause I miss bullets like I'm sendin them e-cards
I miss bullets like sending an e-card to the wrong address
Always equipped with the vest so don't aim for the bell-ay
I always wear a bulletproof vest, so don't shoot me in the belly
'cause I dodge bullets like I play for LA
I'm good at avoiding bullets, like a professional athlete in Los Angeles
And I'm invisible 'cause you can't even see me son
I'm hard to find and see
But you're soft as shit I could shoot you with a bb gun
You're weak and I could harm you with a BB gun
They call me stretch where I'm from 'cause I'm extended out
People call me Stretch from my neighborhood, because I'm tall
Find your ass in my house and I'll send it out
If I find you in my house, I'll kick you out
I got a custom made gun so the cops link my shot
My gun is unique, so the police will know it's mine if I use it
So far.. how many mother fuckers do you think I got?
I've shot a lot of people so far, how many do you think I've killed?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDRE ROMELL YOUNG, BARRY RIDGEWAY BAILEY, CALVIN BROADUS, DEVIN C COPELAND, MARSHALL B III MATHERS
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@d.j.bazinet8812
Dope ass free. Good thing the mic had a pop filter. He spit all over that damn thing lol
@TheJady
He was definitely the best under Em's label
@khayalethumakosi6678
THAT IS SOOOOOOOOOO TRUE!!!
@coldcorner9902
true but i wish Stat Quo's original statlanta would have come out, or Bobby Creek's album too. he was dope too. Cashis shady album back then would have been dope too but alone he really can't make good music. few good songs by him after being on shady but yeah
@kabelogiven7166
How about stat quo
@WhtMike2006
I think so too. Obie was the most unique
@rohit7278
Obie trice real name no gimmick
@lakota_himself
bodied
@TheAlmightyAlpha
Obie was the best under Shady he'll always be my one of my top favorite rappers
@khayalethumakosi6678
SAME HERE!!!!!!!!!