Obie Trice III (real name, no gimmicks, born November 14, 1977) is an Ameri… Read Full Bio ↴Obie Trice III (real name, no gimmicks, born November 14, 1977) is an American rap artist and songwriter. He began rapping at the age of 11, and is most known for his time spent signed to Shady Records. He also has his own record label, Black Market Entertainment.

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 Ride For Shady
Obie Trice Lyrics

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We run this shit, .45 on the hip
Been ridin' for Shady, Shady (yeah)
Ca$his know
Shady Records, the dream team, uh

Sittin' in the back of the, all-gray Acura (yeah)
Gun to the passenger for actin' tough (tough)
Got a wheel in the passin', heart of an assassin

Plus I'm on the draw down, quick as fuck (fuck)
Last move 'fore I give all street shit up (yeah)
Put a nigga in the ground face down, feet up
This nigga here tried to cuff me for my re-up
When I went to his crib he called police up (yeah)
Now you on the way to bein' paraplegic (uh)
For sendin' messages through bitches like you go see us (ha)
Shady, Ca$h king of the dope fiends plus (yeah)
Give 'em a square mile by blocks 'til I'm creamed up (get it)
Took the bullet out of Obie head, put it in my pistol (uh)
And use it, ammunition on the niggas they hit (get 'em)
Damn, I go to war on the regular man
'Cause I'm part of the dream team, you a regular man
Far as rap I don't see no competitors and (uh)
You see things like me, with my medal in hand (yeah)
I'm a state case boy with a federal plan
A hundred in beats, beatin' the shit out skinheads (yeah)
I'm the spirit of a G bringin' lyrics of the street
I'm Ca$his, a real dope boy on the beat (beat)
Slumped in the seat, tucked, clutchin' the heat
Basically, you niggas can't fuck with me, ha

We run this shit, .45 on the hip
'Bout to ride for Shady, yeah
Y'all niggas ain't hard, y'all niggas ain't real
Y'all niggas ain't crazy (nigga)
Bring it on if you want
You don't know the homicides that I've done lately (lately)
We run this shit, .45 on the hip
'Bout to ride for Shady

Yeah, Trice is back on the Alche' track
With Ca$his, capitalizin' on this mic in fact
We fuckin' with the captain of rap
My nigga with the Nike cap keep the continuity quite exact
So lure your cats into the second classic
We're mature as the number uno aspect, as yet
Who surpassed the driver?
O tries to flow to die for and the death blow survive (woo)
I echo through your external vibe
With internal experiences I've acquired (uh)
I'm probably the most honest hip-hopper alive
A victim depictin' images from my own eyes (yeah)
Never livin' through homes, why?
Homie got his own set of cajones, stand up guy (uh)
It's Ca$his, O. Tri', rappers we blow by
This is as accurate as the masses will have it, no lie (nigga)

We run this shit, .45 on the hip
Been ridin' for Shady (Shady)
Y'all niggas ain't dope, y'all niggas ain't skill
Y'all niggas ain't crazy (crazy)
Bring it on if you want
You don't know the homicides that I got lately (nigga)
We run this shit, .45 on the hip
Been ridin' for Shady (for Shady)

We run this shit, .45 on the hip
'Bout to ride for Shady (Shady)
Y'all niggas ain't hard, y'all niggas ain't real
Y'all niggas ain't crazy (crazy)
Bring it on if you want
You don't know the homicides that I've done lately (lately)
We run this shit, .45 on the hip
'Bout to ride for Shady

(Alchemist)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Obie Trice / Cashis's song "We Ride for Shady" depict the loyalty and dedication that the artists have for their label, Shady Records. They run the rap game and hold a fo'-five on their hips, ready to ride for Shady at any moment. Ca$his describes a violent encounter with a man who betrayed him in the drug trade, leading to his desire to seek revenge with his heart of an assassin. He proclaims himself as the "king of the dope fiends," and brags about his ability to out-rap any competitor.

Obie Trice joins in on the second verse, rapping about his partnership with Ca$his and their musical collaboration with the "captain of rap." He discusses his honest and authentic approach to hip-hop and the importance of standing up for oneself, displaying his own set of cajones. Both artists come together to declare their superiority as rappers and their unwavering support for Shady Records.

Overall, the lyrics in "We Ride for Shady" emphasize loyalty, determination, and a relentless pursuit of success in the rap industry.

Line by Line Meaning

We run this shit, fo'-five on the hip
We're in charge here, carrying guns for protection

Been ridin' for Shady, Shady
We've been loyal to Shady Records for a long time

Sittin' in the back of the, all-gray Acura
I'm in the back seat of a gray Acura

Gun to the passenger for actin' tough
I'm threatening the passenger with a gun for being confrontational

Turn the wheel in the passin', heart of an assassin
I'm driving expertly and fearlessly, like an assassin

Plus I'm on the draw down, quick as fuck
I'm quick to pull out my gun in a dangerous situation

Last move 'fore I give all street shit up
I'm making my last move before I retire from street life

Put a nigga in the ground face down, feet up
I killed someone and buried them face down with their feet up

This nigga here tried to cuff me for my re-up
This guy tried to arrest me for my drug re-up

When I went to his crib he called police up
When I went to his house, he called the police on me

Now you on the way to bein' paraplegic
You're about to be paralyzed from the waist down due to my violent actions

For sendin' messages through bitches like you go see us
You made the mistake of sending messages through unreliable women who will lead me to you

Shady, Ca$h king of the dope fiends plus
We're Shady Records artists who rap about drug deals

Give 'em a square mile by blocks and I'm creamed up
I'm rich from selling drugs and own large amounts of territory

Took the bullet out of Obie head, put it in my pistol
I removed a bullet from Obie Trice's head and used it as ammunition

And use it, ammunition on the niggaz they hit
I used the bullet to kill the people who shot Obie Trice

Damn, I go to war on the regular man
I'm always involved in violent conflicts

Cause I'm part of the dream team, you a regular man
I'm a respected member of the Shady Records team, while you're an ordinary person

Far as rap I don't see no competitors and
In terms of rapping, I don't see anyone as my equal

You see things like me, with my medal in hand
You understand what I'm going through, holding my gun

I'm a state case boy with a federal plan
I have legal troubles but I'm prepared to deal with them

A hundred in beats, beatin' the shit out skinheads
I'm making a lot of money from producing music and physically assaulting racists

I'm the spirit of a G bringin' lyrics of the street
I embody the spirit of a gangster and rap about street life

I'm Ca$his, a real dope boy on the beat (beat)
I'm Ca$his, a genuine drug dealer who also produces music

Slumped in the seat tucked clutchin' the heat
I'm sitting in the car, holding my gun close

Basically, you niggaz can't fuck with me, hah
In short, you guys don't want to mess with me

Y'all niggaz ain't hard, y'all niggaz ain't real
You guys aren't tough or authentic

Y'all niggaz ain't crazy
You guys aren't crazy enough to take on Shady Records

Bring it on if you want, you don't know
You can try to challenge us, but you don't understand the consequences

The homicides that I've done lately
I've recently killed people

Yeah, Trice is back on the Alche' track
Obie Trice is back rapping on an Alchemist-produced beat

With Ca$his, capitalizin' on this mic in fact
Ca$his and Obie Trice are making the most of their opportunity to rap well

We fuckin' with the captain of rap
We're collaborating with a top tier rapper

My nigga with the Nike cap keep the continuity quite exact
My friend with the Nike hat keeps the song flowing smoothly

So lure your cats into the second classic
We're making another great song to catch your attention

We're mature as the number uno aspect, as yet
We've grown as artists and are at the top of our game

Who's to pass the driver?
Who should be in charge of driving?

O tries to flow to die fo' and the death blow survive (woo!)
Obie Trice's flow is amazing and he's able to survive even the deadliest situations

I echo through your external vibe
My music will resonate with you deeply

With internal experiences I've acquired (uhh)
I'm drawing from personal experiences to write my raps

I'm probably the most honest hip-hopper alive
I'm very truthful in my lyrics, more so than other rappers

A victim depictin' images from my own eyes (yeah!)
I'm telling the story from my point of view

Never livin' through homes, why?
I never lived in a home due to personal circumstances

Homie got his own set of cajones, stand up guy
I'm a brave guy who stands up for himself

This is as accurate as the masses will have it, no lie
This is the best we can do for our fans, and it's true

Nigga!
A common exclamation in rap music, with no particular meaning here

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Royalty Network
Written by: Alan Maman, Eric Peters, Malcolm Robert Heath, Obie Trice, Ramone Johnson, Robert Hunter

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