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
We All Die One Day
Obie Trice Lyrics
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I don't toot my own horn 'cause I don't have to
You can run your mouth, I don't care
But if you get too close, I'm gonna clap you
It's too real out here to be scared
A real nigga gonna do whatever he has to
A man is the last thing you should fear
It ain't considered a crime unless they catch you
Niggas when I step up in the bar, faggots wanna look
Like you motherfuckers got Obie Trice shook
Like I'm gonna stand here as a man and
Let some queer ass funny looking nigga get the upper hand
I got issues, got no time, got guns that mourn niggaz' moms
Shoot up clubs and destroy niggaz' vibes
Everybody running for their motherfucking lives
Tough club niggaz, we leave early, cock back surely
Open up your fade, your grey brain meets motor city pave
Your nervous system still twitch off Jay Z
Ho's in animal skirts get mirked
Don't ever let a nigga tell you slugs don't hurt
Don't ever let a nigga tell you play the bar hard
Trust in "God"? It's 'cause you're about to catch a bullet scar
I give a fuck where you from, who you be with
Keep this a secret, right by the nuts
A 4-5 that'll light niggaz up and this 4-5 high make me not give a fuck
Niggas know what I'm about out here
I don't toot my own horn 'cause I don't have to
You can run your mouth, I don't care
But if you get too close, I'm gonna clap you
It's too real out here to be scared
A real nigga gonna do whatever he has to
A man is the last thing you should fear
It ain't considered a crime unless they catch you
We all die one day (Obie Trice go!)
But as long as I'm here, I'm gonna grab checks
And make my cash stretch longer than giraffe necks
Poverty will make your ass bet on words
Touch niggaz in jail make them wanna finish their last set
They say you live by the gun and die by the next nigga gun
If that's the case, then get a bigger one
You don't think I'm packed to pump cause I'm out of the hood
That's a stereotype like everyone that's black can jump
I'm in a white mink, the fabric is done
Cop rings like Mike, Larry, Magic and them
Out in Dallas in a palace where the Mavericks is from
Living lavish, I'm established, so the cabbage'll come
I'm the clouds, you don't see me in the train
I travel first class, you ain't even got a TV on your plane
You should be easy on my name, cause I ain't going back and forth
Your boss and your captain's soft (Bitch)
Niggas know what I'm about out here
I don't toot my own horn 'cause I don't have to
You can run your mouth, I don't care
But if you get too close, I'm gonna clap you
It's too real out here to be scared
A real nigga gonna do whatever he has to
A man is the last thing you should fear
It ain't considered a crime unless they catch you
We all die one day (Obie Trice go!)
We gonna bring it to anybody who want it
You want it? you gon' get it
Name 'em we gon' hit em, chew em up and spit em out
HRRK-PTT
Too much venom, and if you roll with 'em
We gonna fuck you up with 'em
I got too much momentum moving in my direction to lose
My shoes will explode, soon as you go to step in 'em (BOOM)
You know how we do it, when we do, how we do it, when we come through
G-Unit, D-1-2 and Obie, we all move like assassins
Ski masks and gloves Consider this as a warning
Disaster comes faster than you can react to it, just ask Muggs
But we are fizast, fuck your little bitch ass up
We are not killers my vato will have you shot though
Drag through the barrio and fucked like Kim Osario
Little sorry hoe ass, go ask be Real
We burn source covers like fuckin' Cypress Hill
Did in the 90s, when you was in diapers still
Shady Records, "you better believe the hype is real"
This is no joke, I don't smoke
But I toke enough second hand to make my fuckin "P.O." choke
I'm an OG you fuckin with a GI Joe
Bia Bia, mia meo a Vida loco
I'm a psycho, Mariah ain't got shit on me
When I retire I'll be spitting baby food on people
At San Ysidro Ranch, huddled up next to her
With Hello Kitty slippers on, humping her legs
You ever had your cap peeled back, or your shit pushed in?
I put my blade in you like a fucking pin cushion
Slice your ear clear off, Smirnoff and indo
I'll show you how to kill a fucking man like Sen Dog
Nobody told you that I'm loco, esse?
I lack every sane chemical in my membrane
I'm Slim Sha "D" in the "Dy" is for "deez nuts"
And you can get each one for free so feast up
I pee in a cup for three months I'm having an E party for Easter, please come squeeze guns
We gonna bring it to anybody who want it
You want it? you gon' get it
You name 'em, we gon' hit em, chew 'em up and spit em out
Too much venom and if you role with 'em
We gonna fuck you up with 'em
You can do all them push ups to pump up your chest
I got a 12 gauge Mossberg to pump up your chest
Have you gasping for air after that shell hit your vest
Fear me like you fear God cause I bring death
Silverback gorilla in the concrete jungle
I'm the strongest around you know how I get down
I watch gangster flicks and root for the bad guy
And turn it off before the end cause the bad guy die
If you trying to buy guns, I'm the nigga to look to
So what they got bodies on 'em, they still look new
You can raise your voice like you fiendin' to touch something
When I raise my knife, shit, I'm fiendin' to cut something
See I walk like Ron O'Neil and talk like Goldie
If the bitch think I love her, then the bitch don't know me
(50 Cent Ha-ha, Sorry Kim, ha-ha)
(Eminem oh, sorry oh)
Niggas know what I'm about out here
I don't toot my own horn 'cause I don't have to
You can run your mouth, I don't care
But if you get too close, I'm gonna clap you
It's too real out here to be scared
A real nigga gonna do whatever he has to
A man is the last thing you should fear
It ain't considered a crime unless they catch you
We all die one day (Obie Trice go!)
The opening verse of Obie Trice's song "We All Die One Day" is an aggressive proclamation of his uncompromising nature. He doesn't need to boast because he truly lives up to what he represents as a real man, even in the face of danger. He asserts that he is not afraid to act on his convictions, even if it means resorting to violence. He warns others not to underestimate him, as he is fully prepared to defend himself against anyone who dares to threaten him. The chorus of the song is a reminder of the inevitability of death for all individuals, regardless of any bravado or machismo they may have. Ultimately, the message of the song is that in a world where survival is constantly at stake, one must always be vigilant and ready to defend oneself against any threat.
The rest of the song is a collection of aggressive, violent, and profane lyrics that reinforce this message. Obie Trice and his collaborators dismiss their opposition as weak and cowardly, making it clear that they will not hesitate to use deadly force to achieve their goals. The lyrics are delivered in a quick, aggressive style that matches the intensity of the beat. The overall effect is a song that is not suitable for all listeners, but which reflects a reality that many people face in their daily lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Niggas know what I'm about out here
People in this area are aware of my reputation and what I stand for.
I don't toot my own horn 'cause I don't have to
I don't need to brag or boast about myself because my actions speak for themselves.
You can run your mouth, I don't care
You can talk negatively about me all you want, but I am unaffected by your words.
But if you get too close, I'm gonna clap you
If you come too close to me and pose a threat, I will respond with force.
It's too real out here to be scared
The reality of this environment is intense, so being afraid isn't an option.
A real nigga gonna do whatever he has to
A genuine individual will take any necessary actions to survive and succeed.
A man is the last thing you should fear
Other people should be afraid of me because I am a powerful and dangerous individual.
It ain't considered a crime unless they catch you
Engaging in illegal activities only becomes a crime if you are caught in the act.
We all die one day (Obie Trice go!)
Death is inevitable for all of us, and I will embrace it fearlessly while asserting my presence.
But as long as I'm here, I'm gonna grab checks
While I am alive, I will take every opportunity to earn money.
And make my cash stretch longer than giraffe necks
I will ensure that I manage my money wisely and make it last a long time.
Poverty will make your ass bet on words
When you are poor, you may have to rely on promises as a form of gambling for financial stability.
Touch niggaz in jail make them wanna finish their last set
When incarcerated individuals are involved in conflicts, it motivates them to complete their prison sentences.
They say you live by the gun and die by the next nigga gun
The belief is that if you engage in violence, your fate is to eventually be killed by someone else's weapon.
If that's the case, then get a bigger one
If that is the reality, then obtain a more powerful weapon for self-protection.
I'm in a white mink, the fabric is done
I am wearing an expensive fur coat made of white mink, which represents luxury and opulence.
Cop rings like Mike, Larry, Magic and them
My jewelry, consisting of rings, is comparable to the ones owned by famous basketball players Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and Magic Johnson.
Out in Dallas in a palace where the Mavericks is from
I am in Dallas, living in a grand residence associated with the local basketball team, the Mavericks.
Living lavish, I'm established, so the cabbage'll come
I am living an extravagant lifestyle as a successful and recognized individual, ensuring that money will continue to flow.
I'm the clouds, you don't see me in the train
I am superior and unreachable by ordinary people, as clouds are above and invisible from transportation.
I travel first class, you ain't even got a TV on your plane
I always fly in first-class accommodations, while you don't even have the luxury of a television on your plane.
You should be easy on my name, 'cause I ain't going back and forth
You should avoid provoking me or engaging in arguments because I am not interested in petty disputes.
Your boss and your captain's soft (Bitch)
Your superiors, who you look up to, lack strength and courage.
But as long as I'm here, I'm gonna grab checks
While I am alive, I will take every opportunity to earn money.
And make my cash stretch longer than giraffe necks
I will ensure that I manage my money wisely and make it last a long time.
Poverty will make your ass bet on words
When you are poor, you may have to rely on promises as a form of gambling for financial stability.
Touch niggaz in jail make them wanna finish their last set
When incarcerated individuals are involved in conflicts, it motivates them to complete their prison sentences.
They say you live by the gun and die by the next nigga gun
The belief is that if you engage in violence, your fate is to eventually be killed by someone else's weapon.
If that's the case, then get a bigger one
If that is the reality, then obtain a more powerful weapon for self-protection.
You don't think I'm packed to pump 'cause I'm out of the hood
Just because I am no longer in the neighborhood doesn't mean I am not armed and ready to use my gun.
That's a stereotype like everyone that's black can jump
Assuming that all black people possess certain abilities or traits is a stereotype, similar to the belief that they can all jump.
I'm in a white mink, the fabric is done
I am wearing an expensive fur coat made of white mink, which represents luxury and opulence.
Cop rings like Mike, Larry, Magic and them
My jewelry, consisting of rings, is comparable to the ones owned by famous basketball players Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and Magic Johnson.
Out in Dallas in a palace where the Mavericks is from
I am in Dallas, living in a grand residence associated with the local basketball team, the Mavericks.
Living lavish, I'm established, so the cabbage'll come
I am living an extravagant lifestyle as a successful and recognized individual, ensuring that money will continue to flow.
I'm the clouds, you don't see me in the train
I am superior and unreachable by ordinary people, as clouds are above and invisible from transportation.
I travel first class, you ain't even got a TV on your plane
I always fly in first-class accommodations, while you don't even have the luxury of a television on your plane.
You should be easy on my name, 'cause I ain't going back and forth
You should avoid provoking me or engaging in arguments because I am not interested in petty disputes.
Your boss and your captain's soft (Bitch)
Your superiors, who you look up to, lack strength and courage.
We gonna bring it to anybody who want it
We will confront and challenge anyone who desires conflict or trouble with us.
You want it? you gon' get it
If you are seeking a confrontation, we will oblige and give you what you are looking for.
Name 'em we gon' hit em, chew em up and spit em out
We will attack and destroy anyone you name, leaving them broken and defeated.
Too much venom, and if you roll with 'em
Our actions and words are filled with aggression and hostility, and if you associate with those we target, you will suffer the consequences as well.
We gonna fuck you up with 'em
We will brutally harm you along with the people you align yourself with.
I got too much momentum moving in my direction to lose
I have a powerful force backing me, and I am not willing to be defeated.
My shoes will explode, soon as you go to step in 'em (BOOM)
Metaphorically, the moment you try to take my place or follow in my footsteps, your situation will become explosive and unstable.
You know how we do it, when we do, how we do it
You are aware of our methods and actions, and you know we are relentless and unyielding.
When we come through, G-Unit, D-1-2 and Obie
When our group, consisting of G-Unit, D-12, and myself, arrives on the scene.
We all move like assassins
We operate with the precision and lethality of trained killers.
Ski masks and gloves
We wear ski masks and gloves to conceal our identities during our operations.
Consider this as a warning
Take this as a message to be cautious and avoid crossing paths with us.
Disaster comes faster than you can react to it, just ask Muggs
Catastrophe occurs swiftly, catching you off guard and leaving little time for response, as exemplified by Muggs' experience.
But we are fizast, fuck your little bitch ass up
We are fast and skilled, and we will severely harm you, disregarding your insignificance.
We are not killers, my vato will have you shot though
While we don't personally commit murders, my friend will arrange for someone else to shoot you.
Drag through the barrio and fucked like Kim Osario
You will be forcibly taken through the neighborhood and subjected to sexual assault, echoing the situation with Kim Osario.
Little sorry hoe ass, go ask be Real
You foolish and pitiful person, go inquire with be Real to confirm our capabilities.
We burn source covers like fuckin' Cypress Hill did in the 90s
Literal magazines with covers featuring us are set on fire, reminiscent of Cypress Hill's act during the 1990s.
When you was in diapers still
While you were a young child wearing diapers, we were already making significant moves and actions.
Shady Records, 'you better believe the hype is real'
Believe and acknowledge that the reputation and success of Shady Records is genuine and substantial.
This is no joke, I don't smoke
I am serious, and I do not engage in smoking substances.
But I toke enough second-hand to make my fuckin' 'P.O.' choke
However, I am exposed to enough second-hand smoke to cause my probation officer discomfort.
I'm an OG, you fuckin' with a GI Joe
I am an original gangster, so don't mess with me, as I am as formidable as a GI Joe action figure.
Bia Bia, mia meo a Vida loco
Slang and phrases used to convey a sense of aggression, chaos, and the wild life we live.
I'm a psycho, Mariah ain't got shit on me
I am mentally unstable, and even Mariah Carey does not possess the level of craziness I exhibit.
When I retire, I'll be spitting baby food on people
In the future, when I retire from music, I will act childishly and disrespectfully by spitting baby food on individuals.
At San Ysidro Ranch, huddled up next to her
I will be at San Ysidro Ranch, a luxury resort, cuddling closely with a woman.
With Hello Kitty slippers on, humping her legs
Adorned in Hello Kitty slippers, I will engage in sexual activities with her legs.
You ever had your cap peeled back, or your shit pushed in?
Have you ever experienced a violent and brutal attack or a humiliating defeat?
I put my blade in you like a fucking pin cushion
I will violently stab you multiple times, similar to sticking pins into a cushion.
Slice your ear clear off, Smirnoff and indo
I will cleanly sever your ear, while intoxicated with vodka (Smirnoff) and cannabis (indo).
I'll show you how to kill a fucking man like Sen Dog
I will demonstrate my expertise and brutality in murdering an individual, similar to Sen Dog of Cypress Hill.
Nobody told you that I'm loco, esse?
Didn't anyone inform you that I am crazy, friend?
I lack every sane chemical in my membrane
My brain lacks all the normal and rational elements.
I'm Slim Sha 'D' in the 'Dy' is for 'deez nuts'
I am the rapper Slim Shady in Detroit, and the 'Dy' part of my name represents 'deez nuts', implying a crude joke.
And you can get each one for free so feast up
You can have a taste of my testicles for no charge, so indulge yourself.
I pee in a cup for three months
I provide urine samples for drug testing over the course of three months.
I'm having an E party for Easter, please come squeeze guns
To celebrate Easter, I am hosting an event where we will consume ecstasy (E) and engage in shooting firearms, so please come join us.
We gonna bring it to anybody who want it
We will confront and challenge anyone who desires conflict or trouble with us.
You want it? you gon' get it
If you are seeking a confrontation, we will oblige and give you what you are looking for.
You name 'em, we gon' hit 'em, chew 'em up and spit 'em out
We will attack and destroy anyone you name, leaving them broken and defeated.
Too much venom, and if you roll with 'em
Our actions and words are filled with aggression and hostility, and if you associate with those we target, you will suffer the consequences as well.
We gonna fuck you up with 'em
We will brutally harm you along with the people you align yourself with.
You can do all them push ups to pump up your chest
Your efforts to strengthen your chest muscles through push-ups are meaningless in the face of our aggression.
I got a 12 gauge Mossberg to pump up your chest
I possess a powerful 12-gauge shotgun (Mossberg) that will cause severe damage to your chest.
Have you gasping for air after that shell hit your vest
After being struck by a bullet fired from the shotgun, you will struggle for breath due to the impact on your bulletproof vest.
Fear me like you fear God 'cause I bring death
You should be as afraid of me as you are of God because I have the ability to end lives.
Silverback gorilla in the concrete jungle
I am a powerful and dominant figure, comparable to a silverback gorilla, in this dangerous urban environment.
I'm the strongest around, you know how I get down
I am the most formidable and unbeatable individual, and you are aware of my capabilities.
I watch gangster flicks and root for the bad guy
I enjoy watching films depicting criminals and often support the antagonists or villains.
And turn it off before the end 'cause the bad guy die
I choose to stop watching the movie before it concludes because I dislike seeing the defeat or demise of the antagonist.
If you trying to buy guns, I'm the nigga to look to
If you are in need of purchasing firearms, I am the person you should approach for assistance.
So what they got bodies on 'em, they still look new
Even if the guns have been used in fatal incidents, they are still in excellent condition and function effectively.
You can raise your voice like you fiendin' to touch something
You may shout loudly and seem eager for a physical confrontation.
When I raise my knife, shit, I'm fiendin' to cut something
However, when I brandish my knife, I am craving the act of violently cutting or stabbing someone.
See I walk like Ron O'Neil and talk like Goldie
My movements and speech resemble those of Ron O'Neal, known for playing a drug dealer in the film 'Super Fly,' and Goldie, a character from 'The Mack.'
If the bitch think I love her, then the bitch don't know me
If a woman believes I have feelings of love for her, she clearly does not understand who I truly am.
(50 Cent Ha-ha, Sorry Kim, ha-ha)
A playful laughter directed at 50 Cent and an apology to Kim, possibly referring to a previous incident involving them.
(Eminem oh, sorry oh)
Another apologetic exclamation to Eminem, expressing remorse.
Niggas know what I'm about out here
People in this area are aware of my reputation and what I stand for.
I don't toot my own horn 'cause I don't have to
I don't need to brag or boast about myself because my actions speak for themselves.
You can run your mouth, I don't care
You can talk negatively about me all you want, but I am unaffected by your words.
But if you get too close, I'm gonna clap you
If you come too close to me and pose a threat, I will respond with force.
It's too real out here to be scared
The reality of this environment is intense, so being afraid isn't an option.
A real nigga gonna do whatever he has to
A genuine individual will take any necessary actions to survive and succeed.
A man is the last thing you should fear
Other people should be afraid of me because I am a powerful and dangerous individual.
It ain't considered a crime unless they catch you
Engaging in illegal activities only becomes a crime if you are caught in the act.
We all die one day (Obie Trice go!)
Death is inevitable for all of us, and I will embrace it fearlessly while asserting my presence.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER CHARLES LLOYD, OBIE TRICE, MARSHALL B. III MATHERS, LUIS EDGARDO RESTO, CURTIS JAMES JACKSON
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