When Lil B titled his last digital label released mixtape I'm Gay, he received several death threats. Although he is heterosexual, he says the title is a message of support to the LGBT community. Referring to the alternative definition of gay, he says he is gay because he is happy. Following the death threats, he added "I'm Happy" in parenthesis to the album's title. I'm Gay received positive reviews with many fans commenting on the album's wide variety of positive messages and noting the unique beats and lyrical styles not common to mainstream hip hop. He raps about many controversial issues including race relations, poverty, humanity, and the justice system. The album also, according to many fans, shows the "true" side of Lil B. It entered the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart at #56 and the Heatseekers Albums chart at #20 for the week of July 16, 2011. It is for sale on iTunes but Lil B also uploaded it to the Internet for free, posting a link to it on Twitter and Facebook saying, "for all my fans who don't have $10 to buy my album, here it is for free."
Lil B typically releases at least one mixtape every month; so far in 2012 he has released 13 mixtapes - 4 in July alone. One of those released in July was the massive 848-song, nearly 5GB collection of Based Freestyles, which is his largest release to date. In 2013, hip-hop listeners voted Lil B as the greatest rapper of all time.
100 Grand
Lil B Lyrics
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I know every real motherfucker
Could feel this one you feel me?
Got cash on my mind but you don't understand
I come from the hood, I never seen 100 grand
Yeah! I got cash on my mind
But you don't understand
(Never seen 100 grand)
(Thugged out, yea)
I get lick for this shit
Push bricks for these shit's
Feel weird for this shit
Just to move crack quick
You getting old man, you sein all cash
Man you always work first and
You get paid last she hurt my soul cause
Her grandma still workin
If she get sick on her job
She gon lose her job
Right after age when you should retire
But she came cause her daughters
And sons is tired
Yea, she got grandkids that
She best stay over
And I ain't got a hundred mill
I am not day over shout out to Jay Z cause
He got his family straight
My grandma better get that house from they
I get sick to my stomach
Watch my mom not eat
For the last few mornings, you feel me?
And when you young
You don't even know that you broke
Don't care that you broke man
That's the gifts of life
The people say your shoes
Ain't cool like Mike's
They really hurt your heart
When you're younger right
You gon see that light and you gon be alright
I guarantee you gon win that fight alright
You just take my lil advice
You gotta be nice and live your life
You feel me?
Dealt the hundred grands, you feel me? Yea
Cash on my mind but you don't understand
I come from the hood, I never seen 100 grand
I got cash on my mind
But you don't understand
I come from the hood, I never seen 100 grand
It's Lil B Glassface, yea yes
In Lil B's song "100 Grand," he explores the theme of financial struggles and the desire for success. The lyrics reflect his own experiences growing up in the hood and the hardships he and his family faced. Lil B expresses his motivation to stack money and achieve success, acknowledging that real people who understand his background can relate to his hustle.
The lyrics convey a sense of frustration over not having enough money, as Lil B confesses that he has never seen 100 grand. He highlights the disparity between his aspirations and the lack of opportunities he faced growing up in the hood. The lines "Got cash on my mind but you don't understand/ I come from the hood, I never seen 100 grand" emphasize the longing for financial stability and a better life.
Lil B also touches on the generational struggles faced by his family. He mentions his grandmother still working even at an age where she should be retired, and the fear of her losing her job. The lyrics reflect the emotional impact of seeing his loved ones suffer, with references to his mother not being able to eat and the heartbreaking experience of being young and not realizing the extent of one's poverty.
Despite the hardships, Lil B's message is one of hope and resilience. He encourages his listeners to keep pushing forward, assuring them that they will eventually see the light and succeed in their own fights. The song serves as an anthem for those who come from difficult backgrounds but refuse to let it define their futures.
Line by Line Meaning
Gonna stack that motivation
I am determined to gather inspiration and drive
I know every real motherfucker
I can relate to individuals who have experienced similar struggles
Could feel this one you feel me?
Can you empathize with what I'm expressing?
Got cash on my mind but you don't understand
I constantly think about money, but you can't comprehend
I come from the hood, I never seen 100 grand
I grew up in poverty and have never witnessed a hundred thousand dollars
Yeah! I got cash on my mind
Yes! I constantly think about money
But you don't understand
However, you fail to grasp my perspective
Thugged out, yea
Engaged in a street mentality, oh yes
I get lick for this shit
I take risks for this lifestyle
Push bricks for these shit's
I engage in drug dealing to make money
Feel weird for this shit
I experience discomfort for this lifestyle
Just to move crack quick
In order to sell drugs rapidly
You getting old man, you sein all cash
You're growing older and still seeing all the money
Man you always work first and
You consistently prioritize work
You get paid last she hurt my soul cause
It deeply saddens me because she is hurting
Her grandma still workin
Her grandmother continues to work
If she get sick on her job
If she falls ill while working
She gon lose her job
She will lose her job
Right after age when you should retire
Just when she should retire due to her age
But she came cause her daughters
But she persists because of her daughters
And sons is tired
And her sons are exhausted
Yea, she got grandkids that
Indeed, she has grandchildren who
She best stay over
She should prioritize taking care of them
And I ain't got a hundred mill
And I don't possess one hundred million dollars
I am not day over shout out to Jay Z cause
I shouldn't complain, shout out to Jay Z though
He got his family straight
He has successfully provided for his family
My grandma better get that house from they
I hope my grandmother can acquire a house from someone
I get sick to my stomach
I feel nauseous and upset
Watch my mom not eat
Witnessing my mom go without food
For the last few mornings, you feel me?
Every morning recently, can you understand?
And when you young
And when you are young
You don't even know that you broke
You don't even realize you are financially struggling
Don't care that you broke man
It doesn't bother you that you're broke, man
That's the gifts of life
That is the nature of life's blessings
The people say your shoes
People criticize your shoes
Ain't cool like Mike's
They are not as cool as Michael Jordan's shoes
They really hurt your heart
Their remarks truly hurt your feelings
When you're younger right
Especially when you are younger, right
You gon see that light and you gon be alright
You will eventually find hope and be fine
I guarantee you gon win that fight alright
I promise you will triumph in that struggle, alright
You just take my lil advice
Just take my small piece of advice
You gotta be nice and live your life
You need to be kind and live your life
Dealt the hundred grands, you feel me? Yea
I have encountered one hundred thousand dollars, can you understand? Yes
It's Lil B Glassface, yea yes
This is Lil B with his persona, Glassface, oh yeah
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