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.
B.O.R.
Lil B Lyrics
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Just for now, just for now, just for now
It's that time of year
Leave all our hopelessnesses aside
If just for a little while lil B, Based God
King of rap, I can bet my money on that
Can't face the facts that a
Give me another shot and I'mma
Come with my mask on
Seen a lot of growth since I
Came with the Vans song
Now it's '09 and I'm runnin'
With the Based God
Fire in my eyes, mix my soul with the napalm
Mix and master, all I need is dro and one mic
One pad, one pen, iPod, dim lights
Feelin' like a plane when it's
Up and it's in flight
Dressing everyday like I'm dead
With the pinstripe
This a few things that show
That I'm the rawest
Spending cash everyday so I'm
Ballin like Spalding want beef
Like six I’ll have you baldin' like Baldwin
Your favorite rapper out
I'mma lay 'em in a coffin
No talkin' when I'm talkin'
Cause it's legend, pay attention
Only time I sat in class was
When I'm serving a detention
I fuck with Soulja Boy, get money nigga
Everytime I see rappers, all I'm thinking
"I'ma get him"
In the booth or in the streets
I'm known to tear and rip 'em
Fifteen and sixteen
Eyes breaking down the system
Nobody can tell me nothing
I was living off my system head fucked up
I thought it would be cool to go to prison
Watching Hot Boyz on BET
Getting all these women
So I got my gold grill because
I'm thugged out with 'em
B Town, Waterfront, and I put on for my city
We done did it for six years
Just reached twenty a lot of dudes I grew
Up with didn't see twenty
Everytime I have a birthday, I'm thinking
"God love me" everytime I hit the beat, man
I do it for my Mom workin' hard every day
I'mma make it where it's mine
I'mma hustle all the time, like Lil Wayne do
If you up against me
You get ate like grapefruit
My first reaction was like
Just chill and stay cool
The rap game is slow, and it just ain't cool
Always jocking on my style and
It just ain't you
Only time I feel you is if a based boy do
Because I'm a rap god and a based boy, too
I can listen to the hate and
Put the volume on mute
So the only thing I hear is
The horses in the coupe
And when the roof go down
It reminds me of my chick
Getting money off the floor because
I'm trapping like a bitch
Like Gucci Mane said
But it's rich nigga clique
And my name is Lil B
You can call me "king of rap"
I done did a few things
And I'm never going back
Mirror mirror on the wall, shit
I'm askin' who the man is
Lil B for "Lil Boss
" I'm prayin to my canvas
I deserve the crown because I'm
Speakin for the masses and I'm into weed
I'm gettin chiefy like Kansas
Word to the wise
You should fear the competition
Because I'm the only vet that's
A Based God spittin
And you ain't in the game until
You make a thousand songs
And you dyin' for this rap
'cause it's the only thing you love
Birth of Rap birth of Rap
The lyrics of Lil B's song B.O.R. reflect the artist's self-confidence and assertion of his position as the "King of Rap." Lil B starts by acknowledging that it's that time of year when everyone puts aside their hopelessness and negativity. He then asserts his claim to be the king of rap, confident in his ability to kill it in the game as a young artist. He references his growth since his breakout song, "Came with the Vans," and how he's been running with the Based God since 2009. Lil B compares himself to a plane in flight, feeling unstoppable and dressed in a manner that symbolizes his rebelliousness and non-conformity.
He boasts about his skills, mentioning his mix and master abilities, his talent with only a pen and pad, and his inclination to confront other rappers. Lil B highlights his non-traditional path to success, having served detention rather than attending class, and idolizing Soulja Boy as an example of getting money. He expresses gratitude for reaching twenty years old, as many of his childhood friends did not survive to see that age. Lil B emphasizes his work ethic and determination to make it in the rap game, comparing himself to Lil Wayne and stating that anyone who goes up against him will be eaten alive.
Overall, the lyrics convey Lil B's confidence, resilience, and willingness to pave his own path in the rap industry. He positions himself as a rap god and a pioneer for the masses, asserting his dominance and dedication.
Line by Line Meaning
Just for now, just for now, just for now
Temporarily, temporarily, temporarily
It's that time of year
It's the right time
Leave all our hopelessnesses aside
Put aside all our despair
If just for a little while lil B, Based God
Even if only for a short time, Lil B, the Based God
King of rap, I can bet my money on that
Confidently claiming to be the best in rap
Can't face the facts that a
Refusing to accept the truth that a
Young guy killin' shit
A young person dominating the rap game
Give me another shot and I'mma
If given another opportunity, I will
Come with my mask on
Come with my true self represented
Seen a lot of growth since I
Experienced significant personal development since I
Came with the Vans song
Released the popular song associated with Vans
Now it's '09 and I'm runnin'
It is now 2009 and I am succeeding
With the Based God
With the support of the Based God
Fire in my eyes, mix my soul with the napalm
Passionate and explosive, blending my essence with destruction
Mix and master, all I need is dro and one mic
Refining and perfecting my craft, only requiring marijuana and a microphone
One pad, one pen, iPod, dim lights
Utilizing simple tools and environment to create
Feelin' like a plane when it's
Feeling elevated and soaring like an airplane
Up and it's in flight
Ascending and moving forward
Dressing everyday like I'm dead
Choosing to dress in a morbid manner each day
With the pinstripe
Wearing clothing with pinstripes
This a few things that show
These are some indications
That I'm the rawest
That I am the most authentic and talented
Spending cash everyday so I'm
Using money every day, demonstrating
Ballin like Spalding
Living lavishly like a Spalding basketball
Want beef
Desire confrontation
Like six I’ll have you baldin' like Baldwin
Like being struck with a punch from a boxer, I will leave you shaken and bald like Baldwin
Your favorite rapper out
Your preferred rapper
I'mma lay 'em in a coffin
I will defeat them entirely
No talkin' when I'm talkin'
Silence when I am speaking
Cause it's legend, pay attention
Because I am a legend, listen closely
Only time I sat in class was
The only time I attended a class was
When I'm serving a detention
When I am being penalized
I fuck with Soulja Boy, get money nigga
I support Soulja Boy, a person focused on making money
Everytime I see rappers, all I'm thinking
Whenever I encounter rappers, my thoughts are
"I'ma get him"
"I will surpass them"
In the booth or in the streets
Whether in the recording studio or on the streets
I'm known to tear and rip 'em
I am renowned for dismantling and destroying them
Fifteen and sixteen
At the ages of fifteen and sixteen
Eyes breaking down the system
Observing and critiquing the societal structure
Nobody can tell me nothing
No one can advise or influence me
I was living off my system head fucked up
I was dependent on my system, experiencing mental distress
I thought it would be cool to go to prison
I believed it would be intriguing to be incarcerated
Watching Hot Boyz on BET
Viewing Hot Boyz on BET
Getting all these women
Attracting multiple women
So I got my gold grill because
Therefore, I acquired a golden dental grill because
I'm thugged out with 'em
I appear tough and rebellious with them
B Town, Waterfront, and I put on for my city
Representing and advocating for my city, B Town and Waterfront
We done did it for six years
We have achieved success for six years
Just reached twenty a lot of dudes I grew
Just turned twenty, many of my acquaintances did not reach this age
Up with didn't see twenty
Grow up with me and did not live to see their twentieth birthday
Everytime I have a birthday, I'm thinking
Whenever I celebrate my birthday, I contemplate
"God love me" everytime I hit the beat, man
"God loves me", every time I start rapping
I do it for my Mom workin' hard every day
I do it for my mother who works tirelessly
I'mma make it where it's mine
I will achieve my goals
I'mma hustle all the time, like Lil Wayne do
I will consistently work hard, similar to Lil Wayne's work ethic
If you up against me
If you are in competition with me
You get ate like grapefruit
You will be defeated easily like devouring a grapefruit
My first reaction was like
My initial response was similar to
Just chill and stay cool
Relax and maintain composure
The rap game is slow, and it just ain't cool
The rap industry is stagnant and unappealing
Always jocking on my style and
Constantly imitating my style and
It just ain't you
But it simply is not authentic to you
Only time I feel you is if a based boy do
The only time I can relate to you is when a Based Boy does
Because I'm a rap god and a based boy, too
Because I am a rap deity and also a Based Boy
I can listen to the hate and
I can tolerate the negativity and
Put the volume on mute
Silence the criticism
So the only thing I hear is
So the only thing I listen to is
The horses in the coupe
The sound of the horses in the luxury car
And when the roof go down
When the convertible's roof is lowered
It reminds me of my chick
It brings to mind my significant other
Getting money off the floor because
Collecting wealth from the streets because
I'm trapping like a bitch
I am hustling aggressively
Like Gucci Mane said
Similar to what Gucci Mane expressed
But it's rich nigga clique
However, it pertains to the wealthy group of individuals
And my name is Lil B
And my name is Lil B
You can call me "king of rap"
You can refer to me as the "king of rap"
I done did a few things
I have accomplished a few things
And I'm never going back
And I refuse to regress
Mirror mirror on the wall, shit
Mirror, mirror on the wall, damn
I'm askin' who the man is
I am questioning who is the superior individual
Lil B for "Lil Boss
Referring to myself as "Lil Boss"
" I'm prayin to my canvas
"I am expressing my gratitude through art
I deserve the crown because I'm
I warrant the crown because I am
Speakin for the masses and I'm into weed
Advocating for the common people and I enjoy marijuana
I'm gettin chiefy like Kansas
I am frequently getting high like in Kansas
Word to the wise
Advice to those knowledgeable
You should fear the competition
You should be afraid of the competition
Because I'm the only vet that's
Because I am the sole experienced individual who is
A Based God spittin
Rapping as a Based God
And you ain't in the game until
And you are not truly part of the industry until
You make a thousand songs
You create a thousand songs
And you dyin' for this rap
And you are willing to die for this rap
'cause it's the only thing you love
Because it is the only thing you truly love
Birth of Rap birth of Rap
The origin of rap, the origin of rap
Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, TuneCore Inc.
Written by: BRANDON MCCARTNEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@AllStar
Still bumping this in 2022. 💛
Edit: And in 2023, And in 2024
@sIeepagain
i fw you bro
@devsobased
Oh snap I didn't know allstar knew tha based god welcome then!
@ImJugg
dont lemme catch you in da hood
@wesleyf7108
@@ImJugg :3
@khalfaniwilliams2311
today
@Chaseroony
thank you based god
@ayy-nr5bf
YOO CHASE I LOVE UR VIDS IVE BEEN WATHCING SINCE 1K
@Richard_D1ckson
@@ayy-nr5bf chase dont fw u like that
@luckmanir0n
he dont know you😭😭@@ayy-nr5bf