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.
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You know we keeping that shit so lit man
Keeping the mind free
We back on the dime piece
We back through the line, please
Check me out boy, I'm on the time -
This the time steez
I got the - watch the -
The sun watching me while I'm looking at
The top like who clocking with me?
Please stop me 'cause I'm coming
So fast and I'm cocky
Niggas be rocky in the ring bitch
You better watch out coming with
That cool clean shit
Like, drop that 44 mac round
Send him back down
That boy laying back down
Like he went to sleep before
I tell you niggas go to sleep before
Come in bitch, you go to sleep at four
I come in and win
Then you go to sleep some more you bitch
I tell you like this, I'mma
Ride on him with that-, and come with that-
I'mma tell you like this man I'm the shit
Lil B for Lil Boss man I'm ripping this shit
Like what you got to do
I'm ripping this shit, bastards
So backwards, most of them actors
Like why you rapping?
What you doing with the -? I'mma
Tell you like this man
You niggas just backwards
Shot out to my niggas I love you
You already know I love you
I fucks with you
And fuck them suckers, ride on them busters
Don't fuck with them busters
Keep the chopper under covers, keep
The chop in the winter
Keep the chop in the summer
Keep the chop when I'm angy
Keep the chop when I'm happy
I'mma have the chop when I 'm married
Niggas fuck with me, I'mma leave them buried
Underground six feet, buried
Run over 'em like Barry
Fuck around with me I'll leave you scary
Lil B for Lil Boss, you can't compare me
Lil B for Lil Boss
I'mma tell you like this
Man, Based freestyle
You know we thousands tracks deep thousand
The counting to get to me
I don't think you can get to me
Do what you do, and I'm going to do what I do
51 50, I'mma tell you like 51 ugh
I'mma tell you who really sick
Man we back on this Based freestyle shit
Back to getting real Based
Letting the mind get in space
The lyrics to Lil B's song "Based Freestyle" display his trademark style of stream-of-consciousness rhyming and free-association wordplay. The term "Based" in Lil B's music is often associated with individuality, positivity, and authenticity. In this freestyle, Lil B emphasizes his unique perspective and approach to life, declaring that he keeps his mind free and lit.
Throughout the song, Lil B exudes confidence and braggadocio, asserting his dominance in the rap game. He mocks other rappers who are just imitating, calling them "backwards" and questioning their motives. Lil B's self-proclaimed status as a boss is evident as he refers to himself as "Lil Boss" and proclaims his excellence in ripping apart beats and delivering powerful lyrics.
The second paragraph of the song shifts focus to Lil B's loyalty towards his friends and disdain for his enemies. He expresses love and appreciation for those who support him, while vowing to ride on and leave behind anyone who opposes him. The repeated mention of a "chop" symbolizes the underlying aggression and readiness to defend himself and his crew at any given moment.
Overall, "Based Freestyle" is a showcase of Lil B's unique lyrical style, his confidence as an artist, and his commitment to staying true to himself.
Line by Line Meaning
Based, Based, Based freestyle
This song is all about being based and staying true to oneself while freestyling.
You know we keeping that shit so lit man
We are keeping things exciting and full of energy, my friend.
Keeping the mind free
Maintaining a free and open mindset.
We back on the dime piece
We are back in action, making money.
We back through the line, please
We are back at the front of the line, please.
Check me out boy, I'm on the time -
Take a look at me, I'm in my prime.
This the time steez
This is the style of the moment.
This the two-time for the -
This is the second time around for me, and I'm still on top.
I got the - watch the -
I have the attention, watch closely.
The sun watching me while I'm looking at
Even the sun is watching me as I observe my surroundings.
The top like who clocking with me?
Who is at the top with me, who is keeping up?
Please stop me 'cause I'm coming
Try to stop me, but I'm unstoppable.
So fast and I'm cocky
I'm extremely fast, and I'm confident.
Niggas be rocky in the ring bitch
Some people may struggle, but I will always dominate.
You better watch out coming with
Be careful when you approach me.
That cool clean shit
That impressive and fresh approach.
Like, drop that 44 mac round
Let me drop some intense and powerful lyrics.
Send him back down
I'll bring him down and make him retreat.
That boy laying back down
He's lying down defeated.
Like he went to sleep before
He's so defeated, it's like he was already asleep.
I tell you niggas go to sleep before
I suggest you all give up before even trying.
Come in bitch, you go to sleep at four
When I enter the scene, you all give up.
I come in and win
When I enter, I emerge victorious.
Then you go to sleep some more you bitch
You are so defeated, you might as well sleep forever.
I tell you like this, I'mma
Let me be clear and speak my mind.
Ride on him with that-, and come with that-
I will attack him ruthlessly and aggressively.
I'mma tell you like this man I'm the shit
Listen up, I'm amazing and unbeatable.
Lil B for Lil Boss man I'm ripping this shit
I'm Lil B, the boss, and I'm tearing it up.
Like what you got to do
What can you even do to compare?
I'm ripping this shit, bastards
I'm dominating this industry, fools.
So backwards, most of them actors
They are so fake and misguided.
Like why you rapping?
Why are you even trying to be a rapper?
What you doing with the -? I'mma
Why do you even possess the skills? Let me
Tell you like this man
Let me explain it to you.
You niggas just backwards
You guys are completely lost.
Shot out to my niggas I love you
Sending love and respect to my friends.
You already know I love you
You are aware that I have deep affection for you.
I fucks with you
I have a strong connection and respect for you.
And fuck them suckers, ride on them busters
Forget about those weak individuals, I'll overcome them.
Don't fuck with them busters
Avoid getting involved with those losers.
Keep the chopper under covers, keep
Hide the firearm, just in case.
The chop in the winter
Have the gun ready even in winter.
Keep the chop in the summer
Have the gun ready even in summer.
Keep the chop when I'm angry
Keep the gun close when I'm upset.
Keep the chop when I'm happy
Keep the gun close even when I'm joyful.
I'mma have the chop when I 'm married
I will still have the gun when I'm married.
Niggas fuck with me, I'mma leave them buried
Anyone who messes with me will end up six feet under.
Underground six feet, buried
They will be buried deep underground.
Run over 'em like Barry
I will crush them like a powerful force.
Fuck around with me I'll leave you scary
If you mess around with me, you'll be terrified.
Lil B for Lil Boss, you can't compare me
I am Lil B, the boss, and you can't compare to me.
I'mma tell you like this
Let me explain it to you.
Man, Based freestyle
This freestyle is all about being Based.
You know we thousands tracks deep thousand
We have an immense catalog of impressive tracks.
The counting to get to me
You won't believe the number of tracks you have to listen to before reaching my level.
I don't think you can get to me
I doubt anyone can match my greatness.
Do what you do, and I'm going to do what I do
You can continue doing your thing while I excel at what I do.
51 50, I'mma tell you like 51 ugh
I'm going to tell you something powerful and unexpected, like a 51-50 mental health hold.
I'mma tell you who really sick
I'll reveal who is truly amazing.
Man we back on this Based freestyle shit
We are back to the roots of Based freestyling.
Back to getting real Based
Returning to the authentic and genuine approach of being Based.
Letting the mind get in space
Allowing the mind to wander and explore different dimensions.
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