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 feat Eminem
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 deja 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, you heard 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
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 sweety
See 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 of Obie Trice's song "Lady" featuring Eminem is a graphic description of a relationship that is based purely on physical intimacy without any emotional connection. The song is not for the faint-hearted as it contains explicit language and content. The song starts with a request to re-enact Biggie's song and a bizarre request to be sh*t on. These lines set the tone for the crude and raw lyrics that follow.
The first verse is a warning from Obie Trice to his female interest that he cannot be emotionally available as he cannot handle playing with his emotions. He further warns that he will make her suffer like he suffered if she messes with him. The second verse is Eminem's take on relationships and how he cannot be tied down as he is a bachelor. He vividly describes his tumultuous relationship with Kim and how he is not sure if they are fully back. He doubts it will end well like the last time they were together and ends with a menacing warning to a potential lover.
The chorus "Hey lady, hey darlin', hey baby, I'm sorry but I can't be your boyfriend" repeats twice in the song and serves as a reminder that the relationship is shallow and not based on anything substantial.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey can we re, can we re-enact Biggie's song?
Can we recreate the passion and intensity 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 mistreated and demeaned by you
Hey lady, hey darlin', hey baby
Addressing a woman with terms of endearment
I'm sorry but I can't be your boyfriend
Apologizing for being unable to commit to a romantic relationship
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 severely, I am serious about my actions
I'll make you suffer like I suffered
I will inflict pain on you just like I experienced
If you fuck me then I'll make you fall in love
If you engage in sexual activity with me, I will make you develop feelings for me
Baby, I'm extra large in magnitude
I have a significant presence and influence
And Magnum's the lubrication that I use
I utilize Magnum condoms, a brand known for protection during sexual activity
To chose which hole on a hoe I abuse
To select which part of a promiscuous woman I mistreat
Have 'em confused, can't tell who is who
I intentionally make it difficult for others to differentiate between women I associate with
When I fuck the shit out you, then the next day
After engaging in intense sexual activity, the following day
I rush the shit out you off my two-way
I hastily remove you from communication via my mobile device
You wanna cuddle, emotional hustle up on Pocono's
You desire emotional intimacy and closeness in Pocono's, a romantic getaway destination
Poke ya nose in and outta Obie's own
Interfere in and out of my personal life
No, I'm in and out your home
I enter and leave your residence casually
And this in and out your tone
Engaging with you on a superficial level, without serious commitment
I ain't the nigga that settles 'em down
I am not the man who pursues long-term relationships
Put 'em in nice homes and floss 'em around
Providing material comforts and showing off in public
I bounce 'em around, camcord the sex and sell 'em around town
I move from one woman to another, record sexual encounters, and distribute the footage
Now how that sound?
What are your thoughts on that?
If I was in love witcha, now you wanna clown
If I had genuine feelings for you, now you want to mock and ridicule
Fuck with them clowns until I pound on your crown
Engage with other men until I physically harm you
Bust a few rounds and the cops come and get me
Shoot multiple bullets and attract the attention of law enforcement
Bad mouth a nigga just to convince a jury
Speak negatively about someone to persuade a jury in a courtroom
You don't want it with me, you just horny as me
You don't truly desire a genuine connection, you are only sexually aroused like me
You want a nut, nuttin' but what is you be
You are seeking sexual satisfaction and nothing more
I'm internationally known baby but actually
I have gained global recognition, but in reality
There are few people who know how I am naturally
Only a small number of individuals truly understand my authentic self
All you know is that I can act irrationally
Your perception of me is limited to my occasional unpredictable behavior
When you shove a puppet up in my face on national TV
When you force me to confront a controlled situation on television
So they label me this crazed loony rap bully
As a result, I am branded as a deranged, aggressive rap artist
But truthfully that ain't the truth
However, that portrayal does not reflect the reality of who I am
And if you believe in that shit then you'll believe anything's true
If you accept that narrative, then you will believe any falsehood
And you're too stupid to ever get to know me personally
You lack the intelligence to truly understand me on an individual level
But personally that actually works for me
However, that lack of understanding actually benefits me
'Cause the last thing that I need's a string attached to me
Because I don't want any emotional attachments or commitments
I'm a bachelor bitch and I ain't in no fast fury
I am a single man and not rushing into any romantic relationships
To run out and find a new Mrs. Mathers
To immediately search for a new wife, referring to his former spouse Kim Mathers
'Cause see, technically me and Kim ain't back fully
Because technically, I am not fully reconciled with Kim
But we do still make booty calls occasionally
However, we occasionally engage in casual sexual encounters
But be damned if I end up back in that pattern
But I refuse to fall back into that repetitive cycle
And we end up back at that God damn tavern
Returning to the same location, which is emotionally draining
And havin' another deja vu, we seein' security
Experiencing a sense of repetition, encountering security personnel
Pass my pussy around like it's Ja Rule's jewelry
Sharing sexual partners as if they were merely objects, similar to how Ja Rule flaunts his jewelry
I got news for you bitch, your new curfew's early
I want to impose restrictions on you, requiring you to be home early
You ain't home by 2:30, you heard me?
If you are not back at home by 2:30, do you understand the consequences?
See you lookin' at the life, you lookin' at the lights
You are fascinated by the glamorous lifestyle and attractions
You lookin' at the ice, you ain't lookin' at the Trice
You are attracted to material possessions, not paying attention to the true identity of Obie Trice
You should look at some advice when I see he ain't nice
You should consider some advice regarding his personality, as he is not a kind individual
Despite the fact you think you the feisty type
Even though you believe you have a bold and aggressive nature
Oh, love to fight, I love the drama
You enjoy confrontations and thrive off of creating conflict
Love when my bitch get to cussin' out Yolanda
I enjoy it when my partner engages in a heated argument with another woman named Yolanda
Find the Obie condom on the counter
Discovering a condom belonging to Obie on the countertop
Swingin' her weave, can't breathe like I can't believe
Flailing her hair extensions, struggling to breathe just as I struggle to comprehend the situation
Least I ain't deceive and try to mislead
At least I haven't deceived or manipulated her with false intentions
And sell a dream just to get you on my team
To offer false promises in order to gain her loyalty and involvement
I came clean to keep down the beef
I admitted the truth to avoid conflict or disagreement
Keep down my reach, you can keep all your teeth sweety
To control my desires and avoid causing physical harm, you can keep your teeth intact, dear
See what we do under the covers should stay between the covers
Our intimate activities should remain private and not be discussed with others
And the two of us and we ain't gotta be news coverage
Only the two of us need to know, it doesn't need to become public knowledge
On the front page cover of 'Buzz's New Lovers'
Not appearing as a headline story in a publication focused on celebrity relationships
And this is when the bitch get to showin' the true colors
This is the moment when the woman reveals her real character
'Cause the truth of it, everything that I do's public
Because the truth is, everything I do becomes public knowledge
And you'd love it if you could run and tell all your friends
And you would find pleasure in gossiping and sharing with your friends
Guess who you just screwed, assume it's me and you've done it
Assume that you have had a sexual encounter with me and boast about it
And save da used rubber to show 'em the proof of it
Keep the used condom as evidence to demonstrate what happened
But I guess it's do unto others as you'd have 'em do unto you
The principle of treating others how you want to be treated
But you better be careful of who you're doin' it to
You should exercise caution and consider who you're engaging in such behavior 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 reverse and have negative consequences for you
'Cause you may think you want it then you want me, then you get me
Because initially you may desire it, then you develop feelings for me, and once you have me
Then you got me and you're fucked, 'cause you'll be stuck with me
Then you will realize the challenging reality of being in a relationship with me
For the rest of your life 'cause if I get attached to you
Throughout your entire life, because if I become emotionally connected to you
We'll be joined at the hip, I'll be so latched to you
We will be inseparable, with me holding on to you tightly
You'll be walkin' out the house and I'll run up and tackle you
Even when you try to leave the house, I will aggressively confront you
Chain your ass up to the bed and shackle you
Physically restrain and confine you to the bed
You don't think you're leavin' this house in that, do you?
You don't believe you can actually leave the house in that state, do you?
Not till I brand my name in your ass and tattoo you
Only after I permanently mark and claim you as my possession
Have you walkin' out this bitch in turtleneck sweaters
Make you leave this situation looking modest and conservative, wearing turtleneck sweaters
Scarves and full leathers in 90 degree weather
With scarves and heavy leather clothing, even in hot weather conditions
Front on me? Never
Never challenge or disrespect me
'Cause we gonna be together forever
Because we will be in a relationship for an extended period of time
Right bitch? Right bitch?
Isn't that right, woman? Isn't that right, woman?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Obie Trice, Marshall B. III Mathers, Luis Edgardo Resto
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