If you haven’t heard the huge news in the rap world recently (and you probably haven’t), rapper Lil Boosie is currently in jail during an ongoing investigation for first degree murder charges linked to a total of five murders.
He most recently had trouble when one of his “associates” threatened to kill witnesses.
(A quick tip: when you’re on trial for murder having “associates” threaten witnesses with murder doesn’t really look great for your case.)
Yes, Lil Boosie, the rapper behind numerous hits such as Independent, Zoom and Out Here Grindin, was charged on June 17 for murder while still in the process of fighting unrelated possession and distribution charges (in other words, he’s been really busy lately).
When it comes to finding evidence on Boosie being a murderer, the easiest thing to do is just read his lyrics!
Sure, rappers say things all the time in songs about violence and murder, but in a case like this some of the songs may have been a dead giveaway (appropriate pun).
I can just imagine a jury’s reaction if Boosie’s song “We Out Chea” was played in the court as an example of his kind of music.
Something about the lyric “F–k with me, die slow” might not reflect well upon his character.
In that same song he reinforces the point again a few seconds later (in case you forgot already that he’s willing to kill you) when he says, “F–k the consequences.
I go do that s–t myself.” Well, sadly, in this case, it seems like the consequences are ironically coming back to “f–k” Boosie.
There’s serious talk of him receiving the death sentence if the trial ends with a guilty verdict.
It seems like there’s constant news of rappers facing charges (which inevitably become referenced in songs on their next album).
The rapper C-Murder, popular in the early 00’s, was found guilty of (you’d never guess) murder.
With a name like that do you even get a chance to fight your case?
You have the word “murder” in your name. I think there’s going to be a negative bias against you no matter what the evidence shows.
And when something like this happens where a rapper gets charged with a crime and their lyrics clearly describe the they’re being charged for, it brings up the question: how far can rappers go in their lyrics?
Talking about violence and drugs seems to shift at some point from being just entertainment to “Oops, I’m describing actual murders and drug deals I’m involved in.”
Nowadays, rappers tend to rap about the same subjects: drugs, violence, women, luxury or a new dance (because honestly what else matters right?), but in some cases it can go too far.
Especially when you’re under investigation for a crime. So many rappers are pushing the envelope with this kind of talk.
Boosie’s lyrics can only hurt him in his current situation.
Think of any musician being investigated for robbing a bank and pleaded not guilty while his song “I Love Robbing Banks” goes number one on iTunes. Rap lyrics weren’t always like this, however, and in fact seemed to be the complete opposite in the early 80’s.
Think about any old school rap song back in the day.
In most cases the person would describe a more relatable series of events.
Now I’m somewhat embarrassed to admit that Rick Ross is one of my favorite rappers; listening to an average song is like running through a catalogue of expensive cars, nice vacation spots and designer clothing with the words “flagrant,” “Maybach,” “Boss,” “Triple C’s,” “Miami” and his signature creative shout “Whaaa!!” scattered throughout every song.
There’s a reason why basically everyone over 40 years old hates all new rap: because “artists” like Soulja Boy can make upwards of $20,000,000 off ring-tone sales alone before the age of 18 and continue to make tens of millions by creating catchy “pop rap” songs about “swag.”
Rap started as something completely different, but has evolved to include so many new genres and styles that, at this point, it can be unrecognizable compared to the earliest forms.
To put it all into perspective, fifteen years ago 2Pac was rapping about the love he had for his drug addicted mother, teen pregnancy and the struggle of an average young black man in south central L. A.
Now Cali. Swag District can “teach you how to dougie.” Both of those songs are considered “rap” on iTunes.
John Jacobs can be contacted at jjacobs@spartans.ut.edu
i’ve listened to everything boosie’s put out. you really trying to say his other songs aren’t about the same shit? you’ve gotta be out of your mind.
and if you really “know” boosie like you pretend to, you would have watched all his stupid videos on youtube profiling his life just furthering all the negative rumors. I’ve watched videos of him accidentally walking into a public mall with a gun then saying “oops i cant ha’ dis in here!” then walking out putting it in his car all while holding his daughter. then when he goes to buy shit his daughter is the one holding literally giant stacks of hundred dollar bills on her. such a smart move for a father to do, that’s not putting her at risk. There’s another video of Boosie in New York where he just decides to piss outside on the street as cars drive by. thats so cool bruh bruh.
You really don’t think that he might have done it? he’s really innocent? just like OJ was innocent right?
IN ALMOST EVERY SONG HE THROWS IN A LYRIC MENTIONING “I’M A KILLER” HE LITERALLY SAYS THOSE WORDS IN SOOO MANY DIFFERENT SONGS.
Listen to more than just the first three songs on i Tunes u dumbass. u talk about how the rap game isnt the same any more? well no shit thats cuz no one wants to hear about crackhead mothers and pregnant teens on their stereo!! But even then your a dumbass because Boosie is one of the last rappers to still rap about the stuggle and life in the streets. Listen to his mixtapes or even the rest of his CDs and then ull see the real boosie u ignorant bitch
get your facts straight. You dnt know shit about #BOOSIE NIGGA. My nigga inocent of all charges. Rap game has changed get the fuck over it. Now put that shit in your pipe and smoke it. You listen to the chorus of one single song and think you can generalize how you think Boosie may or may not act. Let he who is without sin toss the first stone. Go listen to 3 or 4 of Boosies albums, and see how your perception of Boosie is altered
First off John Jacobs get your facts straight because the guy that they said did that witness tampering was the brother of the man who the police said shot Lil Boosie’s cousin Darryl “Bleek” Milton and then the police said Boosie told them to kill them all some more people but Boosie didn’t do that stuff. Those Feds have been after Boosie and label Trill ENT. for years and are just lying.
The Feds are charging Lil Boosie with conspiracy which means that they don’t have any physical evidence. Just hear say.
@Plies
What language is that? I want to know.
Was hannenin homiieee..where my shout out at brus?