When Gillum was in the first grade, his mother left his father, an associate professor of art at CSU Fresno. Gillum moved in with his grandparents in Berkeley, California, where he attended Berkeley High School. They later moved to North Oakland, although Gillum continued to attend school in Berkeley. Gillum attended Loyola University New Orleans, where he graduated with a BA in music industry studies in 2011.
Starting out as a record producer, G-Eazy began working on singles while he was still a student at the Loyola University at New Orleans with his producer Christoph Andersson who also was a student there.[4][5] He gained some recognition for being a part of the new hip hop scene back in the East Bay Area, joining with such artists as Lil B, Crohn and The Cataracs.[6][7] He became a member of a local hip hop group called "The Bay Boyz", who had released several songs on their Myspace page.[8]
In 2008, he was performing at a college talent show and was nearly booed off, when Matt Bauerschmidt noticed him and signed him as a client to his new music management company The Revels Group which he started with Matt Davis.
In 2010, G-Eazy was given an opportunity to open for some well-known artists, most notably Lil Wayne and Snoop Dogg.
G-Eazy's mixtapes at this period of time were met with limited success. In August 2011, he released The Endless Summer, with an updated version of the 1961 hit song "Runaround Sue", which garnered over four million views via YouTube. The music video was directed by Tyler Yee. The mixtape features guest appearances from Greg Banks, Erika Flowers, and Devon Baldwin. In November 2011, Gillum embarked on a nationwide tour with Shwayze. "My Life Is a Party" was featured in the game Saints Row: The Third on an in-game radio station.
On June 16, 2012, G-Eazy performed all United States dates on the annual Vans Warped Tour. On July 25, 2012, the Excellent Adventure Tour was announced, which featured Hoodie Allen and G-Eazy. The two performed in cities across the U.S., including Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Columbus, Des Moines, New Orleans, Atlanta, Austin, and Philadelphia. On September 26, 2012, G-Eazy released his first full-length album, Must Be Nice. The album, which was completely independent of a label, landed at number 3 on the iTunes Hip-Hop Chart. On July 9, 2013, G-Eazy, alongside 2 Chainz, opened for Lil Wayne's "America's Most Wanted Tour". On December 15, 2013, G-Eazy and Master Chen B performed "Lotta That" from These Things Happen in New York City. On January 15, 2014, G-Eazy announced his "These Things Happen Tour" with Rockie Fresh, KYLE, and Tory Lanez accompanying him. The tour ran for 40 stops throughout the United States and Canada from February until April 2014.
On June 23, 2014, G-Eazy released his major-label debut album, These Things Happen. The album topped the US Billboard's Hip-Hop/R&B and Top Rap Albums charts, also earning him the number 3 spot on the US Billboard 200 and the Top Digital Albums Chart. The album has sold nearly 265,000 copies to date. On October 21, 2014, Gillum embarked on his sold-out "From the Bay to the Universe" tour. The tour traveled across the globe to countries like Australia and New Zealand. This was his first headlining tour overseas.
During the summer of 2015, G-Eazy played some of the main stages at a series of notable music festivals, including Lollapalooza, Electric Forest, Bonnaroo, Outside Lands, Made in America, and Austin City Limits. With the rise of his music career, Gillum has also taken up an interest in fashion by releasing a collaboration with Rare Panther in the fall of 2015 and being named GQ Magazine's top 10 most stylish at New York Fashion Week. Gillum's second album, When It's Dark Out, was released on December 4, 2015. On January 6, 2016, G-Eazy launched his second world tour. The tour saw G-Eazy tour the United States, Europe, and Australia. His single "Me, Myself & I", in collaboration with Bebe Rexha, peaked at number 7 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
He co-headlined the Endless Summer tour with American rapper Logic, along with YG and Yo Gotti as supporting acts, from June to August. Before the tour, he announced his mixtape, Endless Summer II. He canceled the tape due to problems with sample clearance. In May 2016, G-Eazy confirmed that he would be featured on Britney Spears' single "Make Me...". The single was released on July 15, 2016, and serves as the lead single from Spears' ninth studio album.
G-Eazy performed "Make Me..." and "Me, Myself & I" with Spears at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards and the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Festival. Gillum released an EP with Guatemalan DJ Carnage called Step Brothers on March 27, 2017. G-Eazy released his new single, a collaboration with American singer Kehlani called "Good Life", which is a part of the eighth installment of the film franchise Fast & Furious, titled The Fate of the Furious. He was also featured in the new Dillon Francis single titled "Say Less".
On June 14, 2017, G-Eazy announced through Instagram and Twitter that his next studio album, The Beautiful & Damned, would be released in the fall of 2017. On November 8, 2017, the official release day was announced as December 15, as well as an accompanying short film.
On December 5, 2017, G-Eazy released his second single from The Beautiful & Damned titled "Him & I" with Halsey, with whom he was in a relationship. They performed the song together on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve of 2017. On February 27, 2019, G-Eazy released the single, "West Coast", featuring Blueface, and released the video on March 28, 2019, adding ALLBLACK and YG.\\G-Eazy released an EP B-Sides on June 25, 2019, which contained the songs that wouldn't make it onto his then-upcoming album. The EP spawned the song "Bang" with American rapper Tyga. He later re-released the EP on August 22 and September 19 with additional tracks.
Gillum released the single "I Wanna Rock", featuring American rapper Gunna, as the lead single of his EP Scary Nights, on October 16. The EP was released on October 18. In March 2020, G-Eazy announced a new project featuring an indie rock sound titled Everything's Strange Here. The album was officially released on June 26, 2020.
G-Eazy released his long-anticipated fourth studio album These Things Happen Too on September 24, 2021. It was supported by the singles "Running Wild (Tumblr Girls 2)" featuring Kossisko, and "Breakdown" featuring Demi Lovato in the weeks leading up to the release date.
In 2018, G-Eazy headlined a concert for Bay Area fire relief that raised $15 million, pulled out of an H&M sponsorship deal after blowback about a sweatshirt advertisement that some considered to be racist, performed at an Everytown fundraiser on the eve of March For Our Lives, and used his platform to speak out against gun violence. Also that year, G-Eazy launched the Endless Summer Fund, which is a non-profit dedicated to helping young people reach their full potential and strengthening the Bay Area community.
In 2022, G-Eazy joined the ownership group of the Purpose-driven, professional soccer team Oakland Roots.
Mean It
G-Eazy Lyrics
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These things happen
Yeah
If I ever said I'm never scared
Just know I mean it
If I ever said I fucked your bitch
Just know I mean it
Just know I mean it
Ayy, and oh Lord, oh Lord knows
He knows I mean it
Yeah (yeah), you know I mean it
You know I mean it
Ayy, just know I mean it
Ayy, just know I mean it
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
If I say that shit then I mean it
She calls me, I screen it, I'm only fuckin' if it's convenient
You lie on pussy, that's weak shit, we pass pussy 'round, that's G shit
But you ain't fam, so what is this we shit?
You cuff yours and then leash it
Listen, I'm tellin' you, it's my world, I does what I wish to
If you're mad, well, too bad, sounds like a personal issue
I walk in, they all stare like who the fuck is this dude?
Kicks game is just rude, don't get jiu-jitsued
Tunnel visions, I get ahead, stayed solid I never fled
My haters feel like I'm better dead but I'm quite alive getting bread instead
With a better girl, with a better face, I'm in a better place gettin' better head
I just wanna stay broke forever, yeah, that's that shit no one ever said
Never scared
Just know I mean it
If I ever said I fucked your bitch
Just know I mean it
Ayy, and if I ever said I'm gettin' money
Just know I mean it
Ayy, and oh Lord, oh Lord knows
He knows I mean it
Yeah, you know I mean it
You know I mean it
Ayy, just know I mean it
Ayy, just know I mean it
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
Signed Gerald, I'm sincere
This year I'm in here, I'll spell it out to make things clear
And meanwhile your end's near, I've got a lane and I'm in gear
You people wonder who's next up, that conversation really ends here
You rappers just talk a bunch, stress me out, I chop a dutch
Weak rappers tryna bite the sound, but my style is a lot to munch
I'm more like whiskey neat, and you're more like vodka punch
"G's dope, he might blow up," think I know, I've got a hunch
On my side it's authentic, you try to stunt but it's all rented
But you're dope you got a bad chick, yeah, cool, bro, we all get it
She wears a ring, came through without it
You really think she stay true? I doubt it
'Cause I'm fucking your girlfriend and there's nothing you can do about it
If I ever said I'm never scared
Just know I mean it
If I ever said I fucked your bitch
Just know I mean it
Ayy, and if I ever said I'm gettin' money
Just know I mean it
Ayy, and oh Lord, oh Lord knows
He knows I mean it
Yeah, you know I mean it
You know I mean it
Ayy, just know I mean it
Ayy, just know I mean it
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
You know I mean it
You know I mean it
The song "I Mean It" by G-Eazy featuring Remo is an example of a boastful hip-hop anthem, where the rapper confidently makes bold proclamations about his life, his attitude, and his priorities. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the track, with G-Eazy declaring that if he ever says something, he really means it. The following lines become more provocative, as he boasts about having sex with someone else's girlfriend and getting rich.
Throughout the song, G-Eazy reinforces his masculine image, bragging about his money, his status, and his sexual conquests. He also dismisses his detractors and critics, telling them that their opinion doesn't matter to him. G-Eazy's lyrics exude confidence and straightforwardness, reflecting his desire to be seen as a formidable presence in the rap game. Remo's soulful hook reinforces the overall message of the song, that G-Eazy is a man of action, not just words.
Line by Line Meaning
If I ever said I'm never scared
I'm not afraid of anything and I'm not just saying it
Just know I mean it
Believe me when I tell you something
If I ever said I fucked your bitch
If I ever claimed to have slept with your girlfriend, I'm not lying
And if I ever said I'm gettin' money
If I ever boasted about my wealth, it's true
And oh Lord oh Lord knows
I'm serious about what I'm saying, and even God knows it
He knows I mean it
I'm absolutely honest
Yeah, you know I mean it
You can trust me completely
Just know I mean it
I'm being truthful and sincere
Oh yeah oh yeah oh yeah
I'm serious, and you better believe it
If I say that shit then I mean it
I'm not just talking, I'm telling the truth
She calls me, I screen it, I'm only fuckin' if it's convenient
I only have sex with women on my own terms
You lie on pussy, that's weak shit, we pass pussy 'round, that's G shit
We are real men and we take what we want
But you ain't fam so what is this we shit?
We're not friends, so don't act like we are
You cuff yours and then leash it
You cling to your girlfriend and don't let her have any freedom
Listen, I'm tellin' you, it's my world, I does what I wish to
I'm in control of my life and I do whatever I want
If you're mad well too bad, sounds like a personal issue
If you have a problem with what I do, that's your problem
I walk in, they all stare like who the fuck is this dude?
I'm confident and self-assured
Kicks game is just rude, don't get jiu-jitsued
My shoes are amazing, don't get jealous
Tunnel visions, I get ahead, stayed solid I never fled
I focus on my goals and I never give up
My haters feel like I'm better dead but I'm quite alive getting bread instead
My enemies want me to fail, but I'm still successful
With a better girl, with a better face, I'm in a better place gettin' better head
I have a beautiful girlfriend and I'm happy with my life
I just wanna stay broke forever, yeah that's that shit no one ever said
I'm being sarcastic, of course I want to be wealthy
Signed Gerald, I'm sincere
I'm introducing myself in a genuine way
This year I'm in here, I'll spell it out to make things clear
I'm making my mark and I want everyone to know it
Meanwhile your end's near, I've gotta land and I'm in gear
I'm moving forward and you're falling behind
You people wonder who's next up, that conversation really ends here
I'm the next big thing, there's no one else who can compare
You rappers just talk a bunch, stress me out, I chop a dutch
Other rappers are annoying and I smoke to relax
Weak rappers tryna bite the sound, but my style is a lot to munch
Other rappers copy me, but they can't keep up
I'm more like whiskey neat, and you're more like vodka punch
I'm strong and sophisticated, you're weak and simple
G's dope, he might blow up, think I know, I've got a hunch
I'm confident in my abilities and I know I'll be successful
On my side it's authentic, you try to stunt but it's all rented
Everything I have is real, but you're pretending
But you're dope you got a bad chick, yeah, cool bro we all get it
You have a beautiful girlfriend, but so what? It's nothing special
She wears a ring, came through without it
Your girlfriend is cheating on you
You really think she stay true? I doubt it
I don't believe your girlfriend is faithful
'Cause I'm fucking your girlfriend, and there's nothing you can do about it
I'm having sex with your girlfriend, and you can't stop me
You know I mean it
I'm serious, and you should believe me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Christoph Andersson, Gerald Gillum, Remo Green
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dintdong554
Never heard a song that’s so calm yet so lit
And I mean it
@robertolebron2296
Mohammed Manneth you mean it?
@thevm9304
@@robertolebron2296 he means it
@later5117
best friend- yelawolf also has a similar vibe
@shisuiuchiha4847
"Hello there" said Anakin Skywalker
@patriciasaluti5084
Mohammed Manneth That’s What Aboutvthis Song Exactly
@banksarooing5133
"I just wanna stay broke forever thats the shit no one ever said"
FACTS
@frzkhrx
u just said that
@deafsociety902
You know i mean it!
@yamomscalling7
Zslinks personally i think it woulda sounded better if he said, “ I just wanna stay broke forever, yeah that’s that shit said no one ever”
but regardless i love the song