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
The Setup
Obie Trice Lyrics
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'Cause you know I know you
Yeah, I know you
Last time I saw you, you was brewed up, booed up
Ready for a new fuck, last time you saw me
I was P I to the motherfucking M P, what
And lately I heard you's a broke bitch
And lately the word is I live in a suburb
And I don't fuck with birds
She used to pump on the block
Sell a nigga' rocks, bail a nigga' out but
She tried to plot on a nigga'
Vacant lot, one shot, bitch died, go figure
He used to pay this bitch, gave her lots of shit
Fuck's wrong with this nigga' man?
He used to bring through the hood
Treat the bitch to fuckin' good, my opinion
We used to blaze with the bitch
Faded off the lick, she x-rayed the clip
This nigga bought braids for the bitch
Louis Vuitton kicks and tricked on suck shit
Meanwhile in the hood, she drivin' around good
This bitch thinks she in Hollywood
Meantime she settin' the nigga' up
Tellin' us, what his stuff
She's ready to get him stuck, what
Thick thighs but she full of surprises
I swear this bitch is Shady
(That's what I know)
Sex on her mind, all the time
And you think that that's your baby
(You don't know)
You a good guy that's livin' a lie
But she dove and played your safety
(It's what I know)
If you cool and she satisfied
How come that bitch just paged me?
(You don't know)
We had to ride on a nigga'
Watch him for the right time to get richer
We decided when the hit was
Run up on him, forty-five in the ribs, what
This nigga' screamed like a bitch
Showed us what his shit hit her
Hell of a lick but the bitch
Who told us 'bout the bricks
Exposed us to the nigga'
He knew that we'd come
But meanwhile in his hood
His niggaz is suitin' up
And Timbed, looted up
Rims and new trucks your man, 'Livin' It Up'
Then a van with no hubs
Suddenly pulled up and erupt
Shot a nigga', the fuck up
Just my luck, the bitch got us both touched
It's like a rush, the bitch who blushed
And smoked blunts wit us
Turned out to be nuts, switched up
Mixed up wit the wrong slut
Got my friend zipped up in the bag, it's all bad
My niggaz got my back, in fact they caught
On her Ave, flossin' in another nigga' cab
Thick thighs but she full of surprises
I swear this bitch is Shady
(That's what I know)
Sex on her mind, all the time
And you think that that's your baby
(You don't know)
You a good guy that's livin' a lie
But she dove and played your safety
(It's what I know)
If you cool and she satisfied
How come that bitch just paged me?
(You don't know)
The setup is a story of betrayal and violence set to a hip-hop beat. Obie Trice describes an attractive woman he knows who is always up to something, and the last time he saw her, she was with her new man. The woman used to be a drug dealer and would bail out her clients, and even though Trice used to hang out with her and smoke weed, he now knows she is not to be trusted. She sets up Trice's friend and him, leading to a violent ending where Trice's friend dies, and Trice is left to face the consequences. The song shows how dangerous it is to be involved with people who cannot be trusted.
Line by Line Meaning
Bitch I see you
Addressing the subject of the song in a confrontational manner
'Cause you know I know you
Asserting that the subject is aware of the singer's knowledge of them
Yeah, I know you
Repeating the previous line to emphasize that the singer has information on the subject
Last time I saw you, you was brewed up, booed up
Referring to the subject being in a romantic relationship the last time the singer saw them
Ready for a new fuck, last time you saw me
Implying that the subject had moved on and was looking for someone else, while the singer was present at the same time
I was P I to the motherfucking M P, what
Bringing up the fact that the singer is a successful artist, using it to contrast the subject's current situation
And lately I heard you's a broke bitch
Claiming that the subject is now financially struggling
Livin' in the lower class suburb
Further emphasizing the subject's current socio-economic status
And lately the word is I live in a suburb
Admitting that the singer, despite his success, also lives in the suburbs
And I don't fuck with birds
Stating that the singer does not associate with people who try to manipulate or take advantage of others
She used to pump on the block
Referring to the subject's past involvement in selling illegal substances
Sell a nigga' rocks, bail a nigga' out but
Describing the subject's past actions of selling drugs and also helping people escape police custody
She tried to plot on a nigga'
Claiming that the subject attempted to set the singer up or do something harmful to him
Vacant lot, one shot, bitch died, go figure
Suggesting that the subject's actions led to her own demise, using a metaphorical scene of violence
He used to pay this bitch, gave her lots of shit
Referring to the subject being financially dependent on someone else in the past
Fuck's wrong with this nigga' man?
Expressing confusion about the subject's behavior
He used to bring through the hood
Describing the subject's past presence in the neighborhood
Treat the bitch to fuckin' good, my opinion
Expressing the singer's perception that the subject was treated very well in the past
We used to blaze with the bitch
Referring to the subject's past use of marijuana with the singer and others
Faded off the lick, she x-rayed the clip
Describing the subject being under the influence of drugs and examining a weapon
This nigga bought braids for the bitch
Suggesting that the subject was given financial aid for cosmetic purposes
Louis Vuitton kicks and tricked on suck shit
Describing the subject receiving expensive and possibly superficial gifts
Meanwhile in the hood, she drivin' around good
Contrasting the subject's past financial situation with her present one where she can afford a car
This bitch thinks she in Hollywood
Suggesting that the subject is acting like a celebrity or someone who is very important
Meantime she settin' the nigga' up
Implying that the subject is planning something harmful against someone else
Tellin' us, what his stuff
Claiming that the subject is revealing information about someone else's possessions or valuable items
She's ready to get him stuck, what
Claiming that the subject is prepared to harm someone else
Thick thighs but she full of surprises
Describing the subject's physical appearance while also acknowledging their deceptive nature
I swear this bitch is Shady
Stating that the subject is untrustworthy, like Eminem's alter ego named Shady
(That's what I know)
Emphasizing the singer's belief in the subject's hidden personality traits
Sex on her mind, all the time
Implying that the subject is only interested in sexual activities
And you think that's your baby
Stating that the subject's current partner might believe that they are in a committed relationship when they are not
(You don't know)
Suggesting that the subject's partner is not aware of the infidelity or dishonesty
You a good guy that's livin' a lie
Claiming that the singer previously thought that the subject was an honest and trustworthy person, but that this was actually a facade
But she dove and played your safety
Implying that the subject deceived the singer or someone else into feeling safe or secure
(It's what I know)
Reiterating the singer's knowledge of the subject's actions
If you cool and she satisfied
Suggesting that the subject's partner is satisfied with the current relationship
How come that bitch just paged me?
Asking why the subject would still try to interact with the singer or initiate contact with him despite being in a committed relationship
(You don't know)
Implying that the subject's actions are hidden from their partner or others
We had to ride on a nigga'
Describing the singer and his group taking action against someone else
Watch him for the right time to get richer
Suggesting that the group planned the action for personal gain
We decided when the hit was
Claiming that the group made specific plans regarding when and how to carry out their actions
Run up on him, forty-five in the ribs, what
Implying that the group attacked the other person with guns or weapons
This nigga' screamed like a bitch
Describing the other person as being weak and scared
Showed us what his shit hit her
Suggesting that the other person was hit by the group's weapons or violence
Hell of a lick but the bitch
Expressing that the group was successful in their action but that the subject was also involved in the situation
Who told us 'bout the bricks
Describing how the group found out about a valuable commodity or possession
Exposed us to the nigga'
Implying that the subject revealed the group's intentions to someone else
He knew that we'd come
Suggesting that someone was aware of the group's intentions or actions
But meanwhile in his hood
Contrasting someone else's actions or lifestyle with the group's plans
His niggaz is suitin' up
Claiming that another group is getting prepared for potential violence
And Timbed, looted up
Describing that the other group is fully equipped and ready for conflict
Rims and new trucks your man, 'Livin' it Up'
Making reference to Ja Rule's song to describe someone's lavish lifestyle while also contrasting it with the group's violent actions
Then a van with no hubs
Describing the group's transportation as being old, damaged or broken down
Suddenly pulled up and erupt
Picturing the sudden and violent arrival of the other group
Shot a nigga', the fuck up
Describing the other group attacking with guns
Just my luck, the bitch got us both touched
Expressing the singer's misfortune in the situation, and mentioning the subject as being involved as well
It's like a rush, the bitch who blushed
Describing the thrill or excitement of the violence that took place, and possibly admitting the group's pleasure in inflicting harm
And smoked blunts wit us
Referencing how the subject used to spend time with the singer and his group, and suggesting that they were possibly accomplices
Turned out to be nuts, switched up
Describing the subject as being unpredictable and ultimately betraying the group
Mixed up wit the wrong slut
Admitting that the group made a mistake in trusting the subject in the first place
Got my friend zipped up in the bag, it's all bad
Referring to the loss of a friend or ally and accepting the negative outcome of their actions
My niggaz got my back, in fact they caught
Claiming that the group is still loyal and supportive of the singer
On her Ave, flossin' in another nigga' cab
Describing the subject as continuing to lead a flashy or extravagant lifestyle even after betraying and causing harm to others
Lyrics Β© RINCON AVE MUSIC, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Obie Trice, Andre Romell Young, Nathaniel D. Hale, Michael A. Jr. Elizondo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@leboganglegodi6811
The most underrated track of all time.. From beats, verses and chorus.
@EyesOfTruthmusic
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@MrTitanSword
Nate Dogg : a voice for the ages
Obie Trice : underrated AF
Dre: the G. O. A. T. producer
Classic shit!
@papaflock88
NOD
@labos7250
Got to be one of the most underrated rap albums ever, classic.
@KevinM491
So much fire on one album. A lot rides on the Dre beats but Obie was underrated.
@EyesOfTruthmusic
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@AdamAntMillions
Underrated? Where were you back in the day???????
This shit went platinum.
@Saibot198
Its Not underrated π€¦π»ββοΈ
@natedawg3855
One of the best beats I've ever heard in Hip Hop, dam Obie could spit too... R.I.P. Nate Dogg...