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Obie Trice
Trice performing in 2006
Trice performing in 2006
Background information
Birth nameObie Trice III
Born (1977-11-14) November 14, 1977 (age 47)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active1998–present[1]
Labels
Children1

Obie Trice III (born November 14, 1977) is an American rapper. He signed with fellow Detroit rapper Eminem's Shady Records, an imprint of Interscope Records in 2000 to release his first two albums, Cheers (2003) and Second Round's on Me (2006). Both peaked within the top ten of the Billboard 200, while the former was supported by the singles "Got Some Teeth" and the Dr. Dre-produced "The Set Up (You Don’t Know)" (featuring Nate Dogg). Upon leaving the label, Trice formed his own record label, Black Market Entertainment to release his following albums, Bottoms Up (2012), The Hangover (2015) and The Fifth (2019).[2]

Biography

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Obie Trice III was born and raised on the west side of 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 11 and he used it to rhyme over instrumentals from artists such as N.W.A. By the age of 14, he was attending rap battle gatherings around Detroit, including the Hip Hop Shop, where he and his friends would go on Saturday afternoons. The battles were hosted by Proof from D12. Positive response from watchers encouraged Trice to get into rap music seriously."[3]

Trice was calling himself "Obie 1" at that time, but before Proof introduced him at the Hip Hop Shop, he asked him his real name and introduced him as "Obie Trice", which remains his rap name.[4] Trice was introduced to Eminem through D12 member Bizarre.[5] Later, Trice's manager arranged for him to have dinner and go to a Kid Rock party with Eminem.[6]

Career

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Shady Records (2000–2002)

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Trice signed to Shady Records in 2000. He created a freestyle skit on the D12 album Devil's Night, following up with an intro snippet in Eminem's The Eminem Show lead single "Without Me", as well as the song "Drips". Later in 2002, Trice rapped on songs for the 8 Mile soundtrack, and also had a cameo appearance in the film as a rapper in a parking lot.[3]

Cheers (2003–2004)

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Main article: Cheers (Obie Trice album)

Trice's 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. "Got Some Teeth” peaked at number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100, and peaked within the top ten of the charts in Belgium (Flanders), Denmark, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. In the latter country, "Got Some Teeth" debuted and peaked at number eight on the UK Singles Chart in October 2003. He also released the singles "The Set Up" and "Don't Come Down". The album consists of 17 tracks with production from Eminem, Dr. Dre, Timbaland, Mike Elizondo, Emile, Fredwreck and Mr. Porter. Artists featured on Cheers include Busta Rhymes, Eminem, 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Dr. Dre, Nate Dogg, D12, Tony Yayo, and Timbaland. The album was eventually certified platinum by the RIAA.[7] Trice also featured on the track Hennessey on Tupac Shakur's posthumous album Loyal To The Game.

Second Round's on Me and shooting (2005–2007)

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Main article: Second Round's on Me

In 2005, Trice began work on his second album, entitled Second Round's on Me. The album was released on August 15, 2006. Following the release of Second Round's on Me, he released a mixtape called Bar Shots with G-Unit's DJ Whoo Kid.

Shortly after his label-mate Proof was shot to death in a Detroit nightclub, a song emerged on the mixtape circuit called "Ride Wit Me". The song was dedicated to Proof. Trice made a speech at Proof's funeral, addressing the problem of black-on-black violence:

I want to talk to those coming up in the 'hood, coming up in the struggle. We're killing each other, and it's about nothing. Nothing. Nothing. We're all dying... over nothing.[8]

In the single "Cry Now" from his second album, Trice addresses his shooting, as well as Eminem's rumored retirement,[9] referenced with the following line, "Rock City is my voice / The white boy has stepped down / So I will accept the crown." Trice also addresses the shooting in the song "Pistol Pistol" from the album Eminem Presents: The Re-Up claiming he's after revenge, "I solemnly swear on my daughters tears/The nigga that got him in the head will feel it before the year ends / Hope you inconspicuous my friend / `Cause once the word get back ya in a world of sin / Bullets will hurtle at him for tryin to murder what been determined as the first solo African " and later "I'm so sincere you seein' a hearse this year / it's not a verse it's curse for burstin' what's on ya person". He has since given insight as to why he feels the shooting occurred, and has labeled it "haterism", as well as a bad mind state by saying, "it's a lot of do-or-die type individuals. They want to get that plug and there's really more to the game than they think it is [...] it's competition on a real vicious level."[10]

Departure from Shady Records (2008–2009)

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In June 2008, Obie Trice departed from Shady Records due to concern that he was not being promoted properly. Contrary to public belief at the time of the announcement, Trice did not have a falling out with Eminem or Dr. Dre. Both contributed vocals and production to Trice's upcoming album. A misunderstanding was made where it was believed he was attacking the label and Eminem on a single titled "The Giant"; however, this was quickly dismissed.[11]

Special Reserve (2009–2010)

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On December 15, 2009, a compilation album, Special Reserve, by Obie Trice and MoSS, the first producer of DJ Premier's "Works of Mart" production company, was released. The album is a collection of eleven of Trice's tracks recorded with MoSS from 1997 to 2000. The album served as a preface to his next album, "Bottoms Up".

Move to Black Market Entertainment, Bottoms Up, The Hangover and The Fifth (2010–present)

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In 2010, Rap Basement reported that Obie Trice would launch his own independent music label, Black Market Entertainment.[12] The label would be owned by Universal.[12][13] On May 4, he confirmed that Eminem would be a featured guest artist on his upcoming album, Bottoms Up.[13] On August 24, 2010, he released the single "My Time 2011" via Myspace; the track was produced by Geno XO.[14] The music video was released on March 22, 2011; footage for the video was filmed at the Black Market Ent. Launch Party.[15]

In April 2011, Trice released another single called "Learn to Love". It was a remixed version of the song "Haters" from his Bar Shots mixtape.[16] That August, Trice tweeted the release date for Bottoms Up, initially planned for October 25.[17] The first official single, "Battle Cry" featuring Adrian Rezza and produced by Lucas Rezza was released on iTunes on August 23.[18]

On April 3, 2012, Bottoms Up was released. On May 7, Trice released a new song from his upcoming mixtape The Hangover titled "Get Rich Die Tryin" featuring Bilal.[19] In an interview with HipHopDX that August, Trice announced that he was working on an album that would also be also titled The Hangover, which features production by Warren G.[20] On June 15, 2015, Trice released the single "Good Girls" which would appear on The Hangover. The track was produced by the Grammy award-winning producer Magnedo7, who was one of the producers of Eminem's seventh studio album, Recovery. The album was released on August 7.[21]

In a 2016 interview with Mr. Wavvy, Trice announced that he was already working on his fifth studio album, which he planned to releasing later in the year. Additionally, he revealed plans of a box set that included all four of his previous studio albums, along with previously unreleased tour footage.[22] On August 23, 2019, his fifth album aptly named The Fifth was released. It includes guest appearances from Magnedo7, Directorkasper, Xzibit, and others.

On December 10, 2019, Obie Trice released a diss track called "Spanky Hayes" against Nick Cannon after Cannon released two diss tracks against Eminem. In the track, Trice was rapping over the instrumental of "30 Something" by Jay-Z.[23] On December 16, Trice released a second diss track against Cannon called "Spanky Hayes 2" and under original production by Dubmuzik, who has produced for Trice in the past. In the diss track, he also calls out Suge Knight for calling Cannon "the new 2Pac" on the latter's first diss track against Eminem.[24]

Personal life

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Trice's first child, a daughter, was born in 1998. He has credited her birth as motivation for him to get serious with music.[25]

Shootings

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On December 31, 2005, Trice's car was shot six times and while driving on the Lodge Expressway by Wyoming Avenue in Detroit; one of the bullets penetrated his head. Trice was able to drive off the expressway, where his girlfriend waved down the police.[26] He was taken to Providence Hospital and released later that day. Doctors contemplated whether or not to remove the bullet. As it was too dangerous to operate, the bullet is still lodged in his skull.[10]

TMZ reported on December 6, 2019, that Trice was arrested for shooting his girlfriend's son.[27] On July 8, 2020, Trice was sentenced to 90 days in the Oakland County Jail in Michigan from charges related to the shooting.[28]

Meeting with Michigan State Senator

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On April 22, 2011, Trice met with Michigan State Senator Virgil Smith Jr. to discuss providing local artists with entertainment venues.[29]

Michigan arrest

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On June 16, 2022, Trice was arrested and jailed after an arraignment in District Court in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan on a charge of using a telephone to harass or threaten someone. Soon after, he posted the $10,000 bond in the case.[30]

Discography

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Main article: Obie Trice discography

References

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  1. ^ Jason Burchmeier. "Obie Trice". AllMusic. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
  2. ^ Icons of Hip Hop: 1. ABC-CLIO. 2007. pp. 135–. ISBN 978-0-313-33902-8.
  3. ^ a b Mark Binelli (September 10, 2003). Hot Rapper: Obie Trice. Rolling Stone. Accessed January 22, 2008.
  4. ^ "Proof positive". The Guardian. May 21, 2006. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
  5. ^ Hot Rapper: Obie Trice. Rolling Stone. Accessed January 22, 2008.
  6. ^ Ruben Diaz (September 18, 2003). "Obie Trice: Real Name, No Gimmicks (Interview) Archived 2008-02-16 at the Wayback Machine". BallerStatus.com. Accessed January 22, 2008.
  7. ^ "2003 Ends With a Bang! Archived 2008-02-12 at the Wayback Machine". RIAA.com (December 18, 2003). Accessed September 23, 2007.
  8. ^ Eminem, Obie Trice Speak At Packed Funeral For Proof MTV News (19 April 2006). Accessed 23 September 2007.
  9. ^ Christina Fuoco (August 9, 2006). "LiveDaily Interview: Obie Trice Archived 2008-02-16 at the Wayback Machine". LiveDaily.com. Accessed January 22, 2008.
  10. ^ a b Seth Berkman (July 2, 2007). "Obie Trice: Take a Ride (Interview) Archived 2008-02-15 at the Wayback Machine". XXL. Accessed January 25, 2008.
  11. ^ Tai Saint-Louis (June 30, 2008). "Shady Records Issues Statement On Obie's Departure Archived 2008-07-01 at the Wayback Machine". AllHipHop.com. Accessed July 1, 2008.
  12. ^ a b Jason (April 22, 2010). "Obie Launches New Label". Rapbasement.com. Accessed March 11, 2011.
  13. ^ a b Jason (May 4, 2010). "Obie Confirms Eminem For Party & Album". Rapbasement.com. May 4, 2010. Retrieved March 14, 2011.
  14. ^ "Obie Trice's Bottoms Up Street Single (Audio)". Jason. RapBasement.com. August 24, 2010. Retrieved March 15, 2011.
  15. ^ "Obie Trice His Time Behind The Scenes". October 22, 2010. Retrieved March 29, 2011.
  16. ^ "Obie Trice "Learn to Love"". XXL. April 5, 2011. Retrieved April 7, 2011.
  17. ^ "Obie Trice Announces 'Bottoms Up' Album Release Date | This Beat Goes". March 15, 2012. Archived from the original on March 15, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  18. ^ iTunes – Music – Battle Cry – Single by Obie Trice. Itunes.apple.com (August 23, 2011). Retrieved on 2011-12-09.
  19. ^ "Obie Trice ft. Bilal – Get Rich Die Tryin". Posted May 07, 2012 at 11:15AM EDT. HipHopDX. Archived from the original on June 14, 2012. Retrieved September 8, 2012.
  20. ^ Meara, Paul. "Obie Trice Expands On Damaging Shady Records Situations, Upcoming Warren G Collaboration". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on September 2, 2012. Retrieved September 8, 2012.
  21. ^ CLOSE (October 8, 2012). "Obie Trice – Good Girls". Hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
  22. ^ Archive.is
  23. ^ "Obie Trice Rushes to Eminem's Defense on Nick Cannon Diss "Spanky Hayes"". December 10, 2019.
  24. ^ "Obie Trice Clowns Suge Knight & Defends Eminem on 2nd Nick Cannon Diss "Spanky Hayes 2"". December 17, 2019.
  25. ^ "Obie Trice refuses to quit after near-death experience". Nanaimobulletin.com. August 19, 2015.
  26. ^ "Rapper Obie Trice Shot In Detroit". Billboard (January 2, 2006). Accessed September 23, 2007.
  27. ^ "Obie Trice Arrested for Felony Assault". TMZ. December 6, 2019. Archived from the original on December 8, 2019. Retrieved December 8, 2019.
  28. ^ "Obie Trice Sentenced To 90 Days In Jail Behind December Shooting"
  29. ^ Gary, Kevin (April 22, 2011). "Obie Trice meets with Michigan State Senator". Hip Hop DX. Archived from the original on September 10, 2012. Retrieved December 8, 2019.
  30. ^ Kaufman, Gil (June 20, 2022). "Obie Trice Jailed Over Alleged Threatening Messages Against Ex-Girlfriend". Billboard. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
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