On July 1, 2014, Tee Grizzley was one of three people arrested following an attempted robbery at a jewelry store in Lexington, Kentucky. On September 30, 2015, he was sentenced to 18 months to 15 years for several robberies at Hubbard Hall on Michigan State University campus that took place in February 2014. On October 16, 2016, he was released from Michigan prison.
He first released "First Day Out" in November 2016. The music video, posted to YouTube, gained over 2 million views in less than three weeks. He later signed to 300 Entertainment & Atlantic Records in 2017. He released his second single, "Second Day Out", in February 2017. His third single "From The D To The A" featuring Lil Yachty was released in March 2017. He released "No Effort" and its accompanying music video on March 31, 2017. His debut mixtape My Moment was released on April 7, 2017. Grizzley said that his record sales tripled after his song was featured in a LeBron James Instagram post. Grizzley's song "Teetroit" was released on July 28, 2017. The single "Beef", featuring Meek Mill, was released on September 1, 2017. He received two 2017 BET Hip Hop Award nominations for Best New Hip-Hop Artist and Best Mixtape for My Moment. He released the song "Win" on October 6, 2017.
Grizzley released the song "What Yo City Like" with rapper Lil Durk on November 30, 2017. The two released the joint mixtape Bloodas on December 8. He released the single "Colors" in February 2018. Later that year he released his first non mix-tape album "Activated" with hits like "Jettski Grizzley" ft Lil Pump, "Fuck it off" ft Chris Brown and "2 vaults" ft Lil Yatchy. At the end of the year he released "Still my Moment" Mix-tape in preparation for another album which has seen moderate success with songs like "pray for the drip" ft offset.
Colors
Tee Grizzley Lyrics
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Dat Goyard bag another fire strip
You in Detroit and see a Wraith, nigga that's my shit
Would of pushed Rico's shit back, I am not Mitch
(Helluva made this beat, baby)
Gettin' money, why these niggas gettin' mad?
Jump off the plane with a couple of M's in the bag
If anybody play with me, it's numbers on their head
Trapping, I'm still into that
Address, I can send you that
So if my label drop me, I can still look like I rap
Know a couple of niggas living like they got platinum plaques (Aha)
All they doing is catching bags, sending out and sitting back (aha)
Rolls Presi' on my wrist, I can afford that
Back in the day, I couldn't even look toward that
When I was broke, I couldn't even look toward the bitch
Now she suck my dick and don't say shit when I record the bitch (catch that)
Been on the indictment list, tryna see the Forbes list
Went from playing with joysticks to out in traffic blowing sticks (Graa)
When your fans gets your name tatted, then you know you lit
Stank from my cologne, I'ma fuck her if she snort the drip (aha)
Promise my brother I'ma stack and get this paper right
But I'm spendin' 60k a month just on everyday life
When you that bag, everybody wanna whirl it
Problems they got, they gon' call you like you caused 'em
Fall up in the club, I can rain 'till it's morning
Start in every game 'cause at practice, I've been balling (swish)
Heard a couple niggas wanna put me on my shit (what)
Tell 'em pull up with them sticks and let 'em hit, you better not miss, bitch
I know some crips, know some treetops
Name good, I ain't never sold no re-rock
All these colors in my chain like a peacock
I let that .40 slang 'till it de-cock
Ridin' through my old hood, with some new money
Blue money, they that mad? Tell 'em do something
Got three Tennis chains, and like two Presi's
Three choppas, four Glocks, this shit too heavy
Key to the pad, key to the Rolls, key to the bag
I got the key to the streets, don't get a key put on your ass
When I do that, you know them niggas gon' knock you in half
Heavy cash load, got my back broke
Bitches on the East, and on the West Coast
Sent me pics and videos, you can't get my passcode
Ten up in the motor, got the hood broke
Bitch, don't get yo' head painted, you gon' look like Lil Boat (painted red)
Riding through Atlanta with my nigga Lil Boat (Lil Boat)
Niggas trailing us and you know what they good for
'Bout to fly to Cali and look for that good dope
If you 'bout that life, then what you looking shook for?
Told my lil bro, I had to chase M's
.40 on me, all big face bills
In the back of the Mulsanne, letting the space build
If the police flip me with this Glock, I'ma face ten
I ain't supposed to be the shooter
I'm on top, but I still let it spray like it's 4 days into July
I've been running red light in my city, I know it's hot
I'd rather take the ticket, niggas want my top
It's so many opp's
I know some crips, know some treetops
Name good, I ain't never sold no re-rock
All these colors in my chain like a peacock
I let that .40 slang 'till it decock
Know some BD's, I know some gangsta's
Get outta line and they a spank ya
Know some Pirus, know some head-bangers
Know some sex, money, murder niggas that'll paint ya
In Tee Grizzley's βColorsβ, he talks about his wealth and success, boasting about his many luxury possessions, including a Raf Simmons outfit that cost him $5000, a Goyard bag and a Rolls Presi on his wrist, all of which he could not afford before. Grizzleyβs popularity is such that he can only ride in a Rolls Royce Wraith, or he will be accused of copying others in the city. He celebrates his success while also acknowledging the danger and risks that come with his lifestyle. He also addresses the topic of violence, threatening anyone who tries to harm him or his crew with severe consequences. Tee Grizzley mentions his past struggles, including being on the indictment list, but now being able to afford expensive things like his Rolls Royce Wraith.
The second verse highlights Grizzleyβs street life, referring to his trapping days and his ability to connect to the streets, even if he is dropped by his record label. He talks about his spending habits, spending $60k a month on everyday life, and acknowledges that he is still fighting and trying to increase his net worth. Grizzley also alludes to some of the dangers of his lifestyle, mentioning that he has been running red lights in his city and is always at risk of being caught by the police. He knows that he is a target for some people, including his haters and rivals, so he prepares accordingly with guns and a crew to protect him.
Overall, βColorsβ is a celebration of Tee Grizzleyβs recent success while also acknowledging his past struggles and the risks that his lifestyle presents. It is a testament to the dangers of the streets but also to the rewards that come with success if one can survive.
Line by Line Meaning
Raf Simmons cost me five slips
I spent around $5,000 on a pair of Raf Simmons shoes
Dat Goyard bag another fire strip
I have a Goyard bag with a design that has been updated
You in Detroit and see a Wraith, nigga that's my shit
If you see a Rolls-Royce Wraith in Detroit, it belongs to me
Would of pushed Rico's shit back, I am not Mitch
If I were in the same situation as Mitch from Paid in Full, I would have reacted differently and not betrayed my friends
Gettin' money, why these niggas gettin' mad?
I'm making money, so why are other people getting angry?
Jump off the plane with a couple of M's in the bag
I travel with millions of dollars in cash
If anybody play with me, it's numbers on their head
If someone crosses me, they will be targeted and dealt with accordingly
We ain't gon' talk about it though, that's the end of that
I won't discuss any violent actions I may take in public
Trapping, I'm still into that
I'm still involved in the drug dealing business
Address, I can send you that
I have access to an address where you can find drugs
So if my label drop me, I can still look like I rap
I have enough money to dress like a successful rapper even if my record label drops me
Know a couple of niggas living like they got platinum plaques
I know people who are living like successful rappers without actually being successful
All they doing is catching bags, sending out and sitting back
They are making money from drug dealing without putting in any effort
Rolls Presi' on my wrist, I can afford that
I have a Rolex President watch and I can afford it
Back in the day, I couldn't even look toward that
In the past, I couldn't even imagine having enough money to buy a Rolex President watch
When I was broke, I couldn't even look toward the bitch
When I was poor, I couldn't even imagine being with an attractive woman
Now she suck my dick and don't say shit when I record the bitch
Now I have sex with attractive women who won't complain when I record it
Been on the indictment list, tryna see the Forbes list
I have been under investigation by law enforcement agencies but I am still trying to become successful enough to be included on Forbes' list of richest people
Went from playing with joysticks to out in traffic blowing sticks
I used to play video games but now I carry guns in public and use them if necessary
When your fans gets your name tatted, then you know you lit
When your fans permanently tattoo your name on their bodies, it means you are very successful
Stank from my cologne, I'ma fuck her if she snort the drip
My cologne smells good and women like it. I will have sex with women who like to sniff it
Promise my brother I'ma stack and get this paper right
I promised my brother that I will make a lot of money
But I'm spendin' 60k a month just on everyday life
I am spending $60,000 every month just on my daily expenses
When you that bag, everybody wanna whirl it
When you have a lot of money, everyone wants to be around you or associated with you
Problems they got, they gon' call you like you caused 'em
People with problems will blame me for them, even if I had nothing to do with it
Fall up in the club, I can rain 'till it's morning
I can spend a lot of money in the club without worrying about running out
Start in every game 'cause at practice, I've been balling
I'm so good at my craft that I start in every game
Heard a couple niggas wanna put me on my shit
I heard some people want to harm me
Tell 'em pull up with them sticks and let 'em hit, you better not miss, bitch
I challenge them to come and try to harm me but warn them that they better not miss
I know some crips, know some treetops
I know people who are members of the Crips and Treetop gangs
Name good, I ain't never sold no re-rock
My reputation is good and I have never sold fake or diluted drugs
All these colors in my chain like a peacock
My chain has many colors and is similar to the feathers of a peacock
I let that .40 slang 'till it de-cock
I hold my .40 caliber gun at the ready, but not with my finger on the trigger
Ridin' through my old hood, with some new money
I drive through my former neighborhood with a lot of money
Blue money, they that mad? Tell 'em do something
My money is new and clean, and people are jealous. I challenge them to do something about it
Got three Tennis chains, and like two Presi's
I have three diamond-encrusted tennis chains and two Rolex Presidents watches
Three choppas, four Glocks, this shit too heavy
I have a lot of firearms and it's hard to carry them all
Key to the pad, key to the Rolls, key to the bag
I have keys to my house, my Rolls-Royce, and my bag of money
I got the key to the streets, don't get a key put on your ass
I am in control of the streets, and if someone tries to challenge me, they will be dealt with violently
When I do that, you know them niggas gon' knock you in half
If I use my power on someone, they will be severely hurt or killed
Heavy cash load, got my back broke
I'm carrying a lot of money and it's hurting my back
Bitches on the East, and on the West Coast
I have women who want me on both the East and West Coasts
Sent me pics and videos, you can't get my passcode
Women have sent me explicit pictures and videos, but I won't share my phone password
Ten up in the motor, got the hood broke
There are ten cylinders in my car engine and it's very powerful
Bitch, don't get yo' head painted, you gon' look like Lil Boat
If a woman starts acting up, she will be beaten and left looking like Lil Yachty, who has red hair
Riding through Atlanta with my nigga Lil Boat
I am driving through Atlanta with my friend Lil Yachty
Niggas trailing us and you know what they good for
People are following us and they are probably up to no good
'Bout to fly to Cali and look for that good dope
I am planning to travel to California to find high-quality drugs
If you 'bout that life, then what you looking shook for?
If you are truly involved in the gangster lifestyle, then you shouldn't be scared
Told my lil bro, I had to chase M's
I told my younger brother that I needed to make a lot of money
.40 on me, all big face bills
I am carrying a .40 caliber gun and a lot of large banknotes
In the back of the Mulsanne, letting the space build
I am sitting in the back of a Bentley Mulsanne and enjoying the luxury
If the police flip me with this Glock, I'ma face ten
If the police catch me with my gun, I will likely face ten years in prison
I ain't supposed to be the shooter
I'm not supposed to be the person who uses a gun
I'm on top, but I still let it spray like it's 4 days into July
Even though I am successful, I am still willing to use my gun if necessary
I've been running red light in my city, I know it's hot
I have been breaking traffic laws in my city and I know the police are watching
I'd rather take the ticket, niggas want my top
I would prefer to get a traffic ticket than risk getting hurt by someone who wants to target me
It's so many opp's
There are so many people who are my enemies
Know some BD's, I know some gangsta's
I know people who are members of the Black Disciples gang and other violent people
Get outta line and they a spank ya
If you cross them, they will harm you
Know some Pirus, know some head-bangers
I know people who are members of the Bloods gang and other violent people
Know some sex, money, murder niggas that'll paint ya
I know people who are involved in criminal activities such as prostitution, drug dealing, and murder, and they are willing to harm others
Lyrics Β© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Terry Wallace, Martin McCurtis
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TheCampingTattooArtist
2021 still a banger!! Tee spit nothing but pure π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯
Nightmare Cowboy
2021 and I'm still in it for Tee! Best rapper of all time hands down
OG SyxxDeuce
This shit goes harder than prison fights. Tee never slack on the mic and the beat is super fire π₯
Elijah Moody
FAX
mike navar
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Tre Barnes
You know you the hottest thin&g smokin right now!! I don't know anyone else that has came out and went as hard as you! Keep being an inspiration to us all, n keep bringin all that trill shit out for us to motivate ourselves to!!
Caleb Bone
Tee Grizzley goes hard. He is too underrated to be putting out heat like this.
Blair Steeley
I watch this over and over 40 times in a row this is some heat
Scuffed Short Smiles
That shit go hard. Got love for you big bro.
lemmie
Nothing to say.... this is complete fire. Good job Grizzely. #GrizzleyGang