Grew Up a Screw Up

Jeezy, Ludacris, Young Jeezy

About Grew Up a Screw Up

"Grew Up a Screw Up" is the second single from Ludacris' Release Therapy. The song features Young Jeezy, who Ludacris was previously thought to have beef with and a sample of the late The Notorious B. I. G. who sings the hook "I grew up a fucking screw up." Curiously, in the video, Young Jeezy raps a verse different from the one which appeared on the Release Therapy Disc. The video premiered on BET's 106 & Park as a New Joint on Friday October 13, 2006. The video has already been released on MTV Jams. The video features Slick Pulla and Bloodraw (from CTE). 


Year:
2006
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Ludacris

Christopher Brian Bridges (born September 11, 1977), better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper, entrepreneur and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings. Ludacris has won a Screen Actors Guild, Critic's Choice, MTV, and three Grammy Awards during his career. Along with fellow Atlantans Big Boi and Andre 3000 of OutKast, Ludacris was one of the first and most influential Dirty South artists to achieve mainstream success. more »

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Song Background
• "Grew Up a Screw Up" is a song by American rappers Ludacris and Young Jeezy. It was released in 2006 as part of Ludacris' fifth studio album, "Release Therapy".
Production Details
• The song is produced by DJ Nasty & LVM, a duo known for their work with various high-profile hip-hop artists including Lil Wayne, Kelis, and T.I.
Sampling
• The song includes a sample from The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Runnin' (Dying to Live)", which is from the posthumous 2002 album "Better Dayz". In turn, that song features a sample from rapper Tupac Shakur's "Runnin' from tha Police".
Lyrics Content
• The lyrics reflect on the artists' past struggles and hardship before their success in the music industry. Both rappers share their personal stories about growing up in troubled neighborhoods and facing various challenges.
Music Video
• A music video of the song is directed by Chaka Zulu and premiered on BET's "Access Granted" in 2006. The video is set on a rooftops, showing Ludacris, Young Jeezy, and other artists in different scenarios reflecting the song lyrics -derived from real-life situations the rappers faced in their youths.
Chart Performance
• "Grew Up a Screw Up" did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, but it reached number 25 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Album Performance
• The album "Release Therapy" that features "Grew Up a Screw Up" won the Best Rap Album at the 2007 Grammy Awards.
Critic Reviews
• The track was generally well received by music critics, praised for its gritty storytelling and for the poignant sample from The Notorious B.I.G.
Concert Performances
• "Grew Up a Screw Up" has been performed live by Ludacris during numerous concerts and live shows, often as part of a medley of his other hits.
Cultural Impact
• Despite not being one of Ludacris' biggest hits in terms of chart performance, "Grew Up a Screw Up" resonates with many fans due to its raw portrayal of the struggles that many individuals face growing up.

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