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
Lady )
Obie Trice Lyrics
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Can, can you shit on me?
I just want you to shit on me
Hey lady, hey darlin', hey baby
I'm sorry but I can't be your boyfriend
If you toy with my motherfuckin' emotions
I'll kill you, bitch I'm fuckin' for real
If you fuck me then I'll make you fall in love
Baby, I'm extra large in magnitude
And Magnum's the lubrication that I use
To chose which hole on a hoe I abuse
Have 'em confused, can't tell who is who
When I fuck the shit out you, then the next day
I rush the shit out you off my two-way
You wanna cuddle, emotional hustle up on Pocono's
Poke ya nose in and outta Obie's own
No, I'm in and out your home
And this in and out your tone
I ain't the nigga that settles 'em down
Put 'em in nice homes and floss 'em around
I bounce 'em around, camcord the sex and sell 'em around town
Now how that sound?
If I was in love witcha, now you wanna clown
Fuck with them clowns until I pound on your crown
Bust a few rounds and the cops come and get me
Bad mouth a nigga just to convince a jury
You don't want it with me, you just horny as me
You want a nut, nuttin' but what is you be
I'm internationally known baby but actually
There are few people who know how I am naturally
All you know is that I can act irrationally
When you shove a puppet up in my face on national TV
So they label me this crazed loony rap bully
But truthfully that ain't the truth
And if you believe in that shit then you'll believe anything's true
And you're too stupid to ever get to know me personally
But personally that actually works for me
'Cause the last thing that I need's a string attached to me
I'm a bachelor bitch and I ain't in no fast fury
To run out and find a new Mrs. Mathers
'Cause see, technically me and Kim ain't back fully
But we do still make booty calls occasionally
But be damned if I end up back in that pattern
And we end up back at that God damn tavern
And havin' another déjà vu, we seein' security
Pass my pussy around like it's Ja Rule's jewelry
I got news for you bitch, your new curfew's early
You ain't home by 2:30
Hey lady, hey darlin', hey baby
I'm sorry but I can't be your boyfriend
If you toy with my motherfuckin' emotions
I'll kill you, bitch I'm fuckin' for real
I'll make you suffer like I suffered
If you fuck me then I'll make you fall in love
See you lookin' at the life, you lookin' at the lights
You lookin' at the ice, you ain't lookin' at the Trice
You should look at some advice when I see he ain't nice
Despite the fact you think you the feisty type
Oh, love to fight, I love the drama
Love when my bitch get to cussin' out Yolanda
Find the Obie condom on the counter
Swingin' her weave, can't breathe like I can't believe
Least I ain't deceive and try to mislead
And sell a dream just to get you on my team
I came clean to keep down the beef
Keep down my reach, you can keep all your teeth
So what we do under the covers should stay between the covers
And the two of us and we ain't gotta be news coverage
On the front page cover of "Buzz's New Lovers"
And this is when the bitch get to showin' the true colors
'Cause the truth of it, everything that I do's public
And you'd love it if you could run and tell all your friends
Guess who you just screwed, assume it's me and you've done it
And save da used rubber to show 'em the proof of it
But I guess it's do unto others as you'd have 'em do unto you
But you better be careful of who you're doin' it to
'Cause you never know when the shoe
Could end up on the other foot and it backfires on you
'Cause you may think you want it then you want me, then you get me
Then you got me and you're fucked, 'cause you'll be stuck with me
For the rest of your life 'cause if I get attached to you
We'll be joined at the hip, I'll be so latched to you
You'll be walkin' out the house and I'll run up and tackle you
Chain your ass up to the bed and shackle you
You don't think you're leavin' this house in that, do you?
Not till I brand my name in your ass and tattoo you
Have you walkin' out this bitch in turtleneck sweaters
Scarves and full leathers in 90 degree weather
Front on me? Never
'Cause we gonna be together forever
Right bitch? Right bitch?
Hey lady, hey darlin', hey baby
I'm sorry but I can't be your boyfriend
If you toy with my motherfuckin' emotions
I'll kill you, bitch I'm fuckin' for real
I'll make you suffer like I suffered
If you fuck me then I'll make you fall in love
The lyrics to Obie Trice's song "Lady" depict his approach to relationships and sex. He rejects the idea of being in a committed relationship, opting instead for casual hookups with women. He boasts about his sexual prowess and his lack of emotional attachment to these women. He warns them not to toy with his emotions or they will suffer the consequences. The line "If you fuck me then I'll make you fall in love" implies that he has the power to manipulate women into developing feelings for him, but he has no interest in reciprocating those emotions.
Throughout the song, Trice objectifies women, referring to them as "hoes" and bragging about his ability to choose which "hole" to abuse. He also describes filming his sexual encounters and selling them around town, demonstrating a lack of respect for the women he is intimate with. The verse about his relationship with Kim indicates a lack of commitment on his part, suggesting that he is not interested in settling down with her or anyone else.
Overall, the lyrics to "Lady" paint a picture of a man who views women as objects to gratify his own needs and desires. He has no interest in emotional connection or commitment and is willing to manipulate and hurt women who cross him.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey can we re, can we re-enact Biggie's song?
Can we recreate the intense emotion and rawness of Biggie's song?
Can, can you shit on me?
Can you disrespect and belittle me?
I just want you to shit on me
I desire to be treated poorly and taken advantage of
Hey lady, hey darlin', hey baby
Addressing a woman with affectionate terms
I'm sorry but I can't be your boyfriend
I cannot commit to a romantic relationship with you
If you toy with my motherfuckin' emotions
If you play with my feelings and manipulate me
I'll kill you, bitch I'm fuckin' for real
I will harm you, I am deadly serious
I'll make you suffer like I suffered
I will inflict pain on you just as I experienced
If you fuck me then I'll make you fall in love
If we have a sexual encounter, I'll ensure you develop feelings for me
Baby, I'm extra large in magnitude
I possess a significant presence and influence
And Magnum's the lubrication that I use
Magnum condoms are the protection I use during sexual encounters
To choose which hole on a hoe I abuse
To decide which part of a promiscuous woman I mistreat
Have 'em confused, can't tell who is who
I deliberately confuse and deceive people about my true intentions
When I fuck the shit out you, then the next day
After engaging in intense sexual activity with you, the following day
I rush the shit out you off my two-way
I quickly dismiss you from my communication device
You wanna cuddle, emotional hustle up on Pocono's
You desire intimacy and emotional connection in the Pocono Mountains
Poke ya nose in and outta Obie's own
Interfere with and involve yourself in my personal affairs
No, I'm in and out your home
I come and go from your residence casually
And this in and out your tone
I manipulate and control your emotions
I ain't the nigga that settles 'em down
I am not the person who commits to long-term relationships
Put 'em in nice homes and floss 'em around
I don't provide luxurious lifestyles or flaunt my partners
I bounce 'em around, camcord the sex and sell 'em around town
I engage in promiscuous activities, record them, and distribute the footage
Now how that sound?
What are your thoughts on that?
If I was in love witcha, now you wanna clown
When I was emotionally invested in you, now you want to mock and ridicule me
Fuck with them clowns until I pound on your crown
Continue to associate with foolish individuals until I assert my dominance over you
Bust a few rounds and the cops come and get me
Engage in gunfire that attracts law enforcement
Bad mouth a nigga just to convince a jury
Speak negatively about someone to manipulate the opinion of the jury
You don't want it with me, you just horny as me
You don't really desire a conflict with me, you are just as sexually aroused as I am
You want a nut, nuttin' but what is you be
You solely desire sexual pleasure, nothing more
I'm internationally known baby but actually
I have gained fame on a global scale, but in reality
There are few people who know how I am naturally
Only a select few understand my true self
All you know is that I can act irrationally
Your perception is limited to my unpredictable behavior
When you shove a puppet up in my face on national TV
When you expose my vulnerabilities and manipulate me in front of a wide audience
So they label me this crazed loony rap bully
As a result, I am unfairly characterized as a deranged and aggressive rapper
But truthfully that ain't the truth
However, that representation is far from accurate
And if you believe in that shit then you'll believe anything's true
If you buy into that narrative, you are gullible enough to believe anything
And you're too stupid to ever get to know me personally
You lack the intelligence to truly understand me on a personal level
But personally that actually works for me
But in truth, that actually benefits me
'Cause the last thing that I need's a string attached to me
I do not want any emotional attachments or commitments
I'm a bachelor bitch and I ain't in no fast fury
I am an eligible bachelor and have no desire for swift romantic involvement
To run out and find a new Mrs. Mathers
To hurriedly search for a new wife, following my previous marriage
'Cause see, technically me and Kim ain't back fully
Because, in reality, me and Kim (presumably a former partner) haven't fully reconciled
But we do still make booty calls occasionally
Nevertheless, we occasionally engage in casual sexual encounters
But be damned if I end up back in that pattern
But I refuse to fall into old habits and repeat past mistakes
And we end up back at that God damn tavern
And we return to that miserable and toxic place
And havin' another déjà vu, we seein' security
Experiencing the same repeated situation and encountering obstacles
Pass my pussy around like it's Ja Rule's jewelry
Allowing my partner to share me with others, as if I were a piece of jewelry owned by Ja Rule
I got news for you bitch, your new curfew's early
I have a message for you, your new restriction begins at an earlier time
You ain't home by 2:30
If you are not home by 2:30 AM
See you lookin' at the life, you lookin' at the lights
I see you admiring the glamorous lifestyle, mesmerized by the spotlight
You lookin' at the ice, you ain't lookin' at the Trice
You're focused on material possessions, not paying attention to Obie Trice himself
You should look at some advice when I see he ain't nice
You should consider the warning signs when you realize he is not a good person
Despite the fact you think you the feisty type
Although you believe yourself to be confrontational and argumentative
Oh, love to fight, I love the drama
You enjoy conflict and thrive on dramatic situations
Love when my bitch get to cussin' out Yolanda
I find amusement in my partner loudly cursing at someone named Yolanda
Find the Obie condom on the counter
Discover the condom belonging to Obie Trice on the countertop
Swingin' her weave, can't breathe like I can't believe
Violently moving her hair extensions, struggling to breathe just as I am in disbelief
Least I ain't deceive and try to mislead
At least I am honest and do not attempt to manipulate or deceive
And sell a dream just to get you on my team
I do not falsely promise love and affection to win your loyalty
I came clean to keep down the beef
I confessed my true intentions to avoid any conflicts
Keep down my reach, you can keep all your teeth
I suppress my desires, and you can retain your physical well-being
So what we do under the covers should stay between the covers
Our intimate activities should remain private and secret
And the two of us and we ain't gotta be news coverage
Only known to the two of us, and there is no need for public attention
On the front page cover of 'Buzz's New Lovers'
We shouldn't be featured as celebrity couples on a gossip magazine
And this is when the bitch get to showin' the true colors
This is when the woman reveals her true character and intentions
'Cause the truth of it, everything that I do's public
In reality, everything I do is known to the public
And you'd love it if you could run and tell all your friends
And you would eagerly share the information with your friends
Guess who you just screwed, assume it's me and you've done it
Allow them to assume that you had a sexual encounter with me and boast about it
And save da used rubber to show 'em the proof of it
Even keep the used condom as evidence to prove it
But I guess it's do unto others as you'd have 'em do unto you
But I suppose the same should be done to you as you would do to others
But you better be careful of who you're doin' it to
But you should be cautious about who you choose to engage with
'Cause you never know when the shoe
Because you never know when the situation
Could end up on the other foot and it backfires on you
Might turn against you and have negative consequences
'Cause you may think you want it then you want me, then you get me
Because you may initially desire it, then desire me, then obtain me
Then you got me and you're fucked, 'cause you'll be stuck with me
But once you have me, you'll be in a difficult situation because you'll be stuck with me
For the rest of your life 'cause if I get attached to you
I will be a part of your life forever because if I develop an emotional connection with you
We'll be joined at the hip, I'll be so latched to you
We will be inseparable and I will be deeply attached to you
You'll be walkin' out the house and I'll run up and tackle you
You'll try to leave the house, but I'll aggressively intercept and stop you
Chain your ass up to the bed and shackle you
I'll restrain and confine you to the bed with chains
You don't think you're leavin' this house in that, do you?
You don't believe you can leave this house in your current state, do you?
Not till I brand my name in your ass and tattoo you
Not until I permanently mark your buttocks with my name as a tattoo
Have you walkin' out this bitch in turtleneck sweaters
Force you to leave the house wearing modest turtleneck sweaters
Scarves and full leathers in 90 degree weather
Despite the hot weather, you'll be dressed in scarves and heavy leather clothing
Front on me? Never
Challenge me or show disrespect? That will never happen
'Cause we gonna be together forever
Because we will remain in a committed relationship eternally
Right bitch? Right bitch?
Isn't that right, my dear? Isn't that right, my dear?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERT KAEMPFERT, LARRY KUSIK, HERBERT REHBEIN, CHARLES SINGLETON
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