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
Hoodrats
Obie Trice Lyrics
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Woman #1: I know that ain't my homie over there
Obie: Keep sendin pages to the motherfucker
Woman w/ Obie: Well
Woman #1: Obie!
Woman w/ Obie: Is somebody calling you?
Obie: Nah, nah
Woman #1: Obie! One ball
Woman w/ Obie: You know her?
Obie: No, uh uh, I don't know that bitch
Woman #1: Obie don't act like you can't see me
Woman w/ Obie: Well she's calling your name
Woman #1: Turn around and look at me
Obie: Oh shit, Candice this is Sheneneh
Woman #1: Who is this bitch? (*smack*) (*crashing noises*)
Obie: What the fuck! Security! Security!
Woman #1: Let me go!
Security: Come on ma'am
Woman #1: Tanisha get my purse
Obie: Get her outta here
Woman #1: Get my purse!
Obie: Get her the fuck outta here!
Security: Yo, get to her man, need some help with this bitch
Obie: Get that bitch outta here man
Woman #1: Obie! Obie! You know I'm having your babies
Woman #1: They twins, one look just like you, let me go!
Woman #1: And one of them look like your brother, ok let me go!
[Verse 1]
My hoodrat's fatal, they not stable
I could be at a dinner table
with 'Union Gabrielle', fine as hell, pierce in the naval
Look at my rat like she act brand new
"Hey boo, how are you?"
Yeah, cool, now tally-o your ass back across the room
You see me with Pocahontas
I ain't tryin to be honorary but honestly I ain't tryin be bothered
You got a brain, define honors in college
You'd rather define how your knowledge in chronic
I'm tryin step my game up a notch bitch
Your aim the cock block on my plot bitch
She hot and your not, so stop bitch
Quit blowin up my motherfuckin spot, shit
[Chorus]
How could you be here? Why don't you leave here
I ain't tryin to see you everytime at my show
I got a piece here, you ain't gotta speak there
You know how we get down on the low
Your playin me cheap here
Tonight I don't drink beer
I got a bottle, so it's time for you to go
You's the freak here, you don't know me here
She's a model, you my late night ho
[Verse 2]
They chase me (Obie, Obie), when they see me in the club
With a lot alike Stacey Dash, they gettin mad
Then they want to brag and say "already had 'em
He ain't shit cause he rap for Mr. Mathers (girl)
Plus 50 Cent's like ten times badder (girl)
D-12 shouldn't of had him on they album" (girl)
That's what I get just for stabbin them hoes
They nag, when I pose with a chick with nice toes
Ya'll knew O before for new hoes, but since it's a new ho
Just act like you never knew O, boo
We still crew, we just the same (uh huh)
Just not tonight, you don't know my name (you don't know me)
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
Hey yo fellas, never get timid when the chicken is interferin
When your chillin with a chick, who a ten (damn)
Let her know the situation at hand (uh huh)
And tell the bitch go play with her friends (BITCH)
This is for the model that your chillin with, hoodrats is often awful
My advice keep your mouth on muffle
Feistiness give 'em the right to snuff you, and you too pretty to scuffle
This is for the rats, go on with that (go on)
Quit actin like you smokin that crack
Cause he pokin that chick, you ain't ownin on shit
Ain't no rings on that finger
And every nigga in the hood ain't triple teamed her
[Chorus]
[Obie Trice - talking]
That's right, ha, you see me at the club
with a, with a look-alike Halle motherfucker
Look alike, look a, look alike Alicia Keys
Haha, you don't know me
Don't say shit, you know who I'm talking to
All my hoodrat bitches
Neneh, Aqua and Trip Entanetta
Haha, all ya'll
I'm straight, Obie Trice
The skit at the beginning of "Hoodrats" sets the stage for the rest of the song, with a woman confronting Obie Trice about his interactions with another woman. This tension between hoodrats and women with class and intelligence is a recurring theme in the song. In verse one, Obie describes the hoodrats that he attracts, noting their instability and lack of commitment. He also makes it clear that he is not interested in pursuing anything serious with them. The chorus reiterates this fact, with Obie telling hoodrats to leave him alone and stop trying to make something happen between them. In verse two, Obie discusses the jealousy that hoodrats feel when they see him with women who have more class than they do.
"Hoodrats" is a song that explores themes of class and social status, as well as the dynamics of relationships between men and women. Through his lyrics, Obie Trice is able to paint a picture of the types of women he attracts and the various ways in which they interact with him. It is a commentary on the state of relationships in urban settings, where there are often people from different social classes struggling to relate to one another.
Line by Line Meaning
My hoodrat's fatal, they not stable
The women I associate with from my neighborhood are dangerous and unpredictable.
I could be at a dinner table with 'Union Gabrielle', fine as hell, pierce in the naval
Even if I'm seated with beautiful and famous women like Gabrielle Union, my hoodrat won't be impressed and will still act up with her naval pierced.
Look at my rat like she act brand new
My hoodrat behaves like she's new to my presence even though we've known each other for long.
"Hey boo, how are you?" Yeah, cool, now tally-o your ass back across the room
I greet my hoodrat but quickly ask her to leave and walk away from me.
You see me with Pocahontas
You saw me with a beautiful and attractive woman.
You got a brain, define honors in college
Instead of knowing or caring about your academic achievements, my hoodrat is always getting high and smoking weed.
I'm tryin step my game up a notch bitch
I'm improving my status, and my hoodrat should step up her game too.
Your aim the cock block on my plot bitch
My hoodrat is always trying to prevent me from achieving my goals.
How could you be here? Why don't you leave here
Why are you always around me when I don't want you here?
I ain't tryin to see you everytime at my show
I don't want to see you every time I have a show or performance.
You's the freak here, you don't know me here
You are the one who's out of place, and you don't know me as well as you think you do.
This is for the model that your chillin with, hoodrats is often awful
When you're spending time with attractive women, you must be careful because hoodrats are often a problem.
My advice keep your mouth on muffle
Keep quiet and avoid causing problems with hoodrats.
Quit actin like you smokin that crack
Stop acting crazy and behaving erratically.
Cause he pokin that chick, you ain't ownin on shit
Just because he's with another woman, doesn't mean you've lost something.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: EMILE HAYNIE, LUIS EDGARDO RESTO, MARSHALL B. III MATHERS, OBIE TRICE
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