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.
Ban The Weapons
Lil B Lyrics
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(e) , new chain, black range
Niggas the lead burst, no this is not nerf
Fly past your head like a frisbee on Sunday
Got a stolen car
I’m just riding down the 1 way
Listening to music, I'm in the Chi Boosting
Will you ever leave the game
Can you put it in the air?
A lot of niggas rap, but don’t nobody care
I’m shitting in the game while
I’m staying in my lane
Keep my hands on the brakes
Cause shit be changing
Niggas from the street move to a loft
I ask how much you spend you
Say fuck what it cost
I get a lot of money and
It start to turn me off
I’d rather have real friends then
Buy a new house fuck em
I said they couldn't count
When they moms put em out
I was there in the drought
Niggas faking on me, I was in you was out
Niggas locked to the street
Let the hood in my house
But a couple suckers see
That a nigga made it out plus, Shit
Niggas be faking one thing that I learned
Niggas goin' watch you
Most you grew with, the niggas turn impostors
A lot of niggas be faking need an Oscar
My gun just jammed
So I can’t trust the chopper
I can’t even trust the gun
You know, ban the guns, ban the knives
All that shit
We don’t need the weapons nigga
What the fuck you need a weapon for?
You scared, boy? You scared out here boy?
I don’t need no weapon nigga
I’m coming straight with the hands
Thugged out seriously, OK
That’s real nigga, Lil B, swag
The lyrics of Lil B's song "Ban The Weapons" reflect his perspective on violence and the use of weapons. In the first verse, Lil B mentions his material possessions like a black ban, a new chain, and a black range, possibly symbolizing his success and wealth. He juxtaposes this with the harsh reality of violence, emphasizing that the lead he's referring to is not from a toy nerf gun. He boasts about his speed, comparing it to a frisbee flying past someone's head on a Sunday.
Lil B then expresses his frustration with the game (music industry), questioning if he should ever leave. He criticizes rappers who rap without making meaningful impact, accusing them of not caring about their craft. Despite his success, he values genuine friendship over materialistic achievements, stating he'd rather have real friends than buy a new house. He reflects on the struggles he faced and the loyalty he showed to those who were in need during the times of drought.
The chorus serves as a call to ban weapons, questioning the necessity of using guns or knives. Lil B challenges the idea of fear and highlights his preference for settling conflicts without weapons, opting to use his hands instead. He concludes the song by proudly proclaiming his authenticity and swag.
Line by Line Meaning
I stay with the black ban
I always carry a black ban (bandana) as a symbol of my affiliation and loyalty to my community.
new chain, black range
I sport a new chain and drive a black range (luxury car), displaying my success and wealth.
Niggas the lead burst, no this is not nerf
People in my community are experiencing real violence, it's not a harmless game like Nerf.
Fly past your head like a frisbee on Sunday
I move swiftly and unexpectedly, catching people off guard like a frisbee flying over your head on a lazy Sunday.
Got a stolen car
I possess a stolen car, taking risks and living on the edge.
I’m just riding down the 1 way
I'm driving down a one-way street, metaphorically representing my unique and determined path in life.
Listening to music, I'm in the Chi Boosting
I'm listening to music while cruising through Chicago, energizing myself and feeling the city's vibes.
Will you ever leave the game
Are you willing to walk away from this lifestyle?
Bitch are you stupid? Bitch are you cupid
Are you foolish or are you a matchmaker?
Can you put it in the air?
Can you inhale marijuana?
A lot of niggas rap, but don’t nobody care
Many people try to pursue rap, but they lack genuine talent and nobody pays attention.
I’m shitting in the game while
I'm excelling and dominating the rap game while,
I’m staying in my lane
I'm staying true to myself and my artistic vision.
Keep my hands on the brakes
I remain cautious and in control, not allowing success to change me.
Cause shit be changing
Because circumstances and people constantly evolve.
Niggas from the street move to a loft
Individuals from the rough streets transition to luxurious lofts, leaving behind their past lives.
I ask how much you spend you
I inquire about the amount you have spent, confronting materialistic values.
Say fuck what it cost
I prioritize personal connections and genuine experiences over the price.
I get a lot of money and
I accumulate significant wealth and
It start to turn me off
It begins to disappoint or disillusion me.
I’d rather have real friends then
I would prefer having authentic friends over
Buy a new house fuck em
Purchasing a new house won't compensate for meaningful relationships.
I said they couldn't count
I claimed they cannot accurately assess or quantify.
When they moms put em out
When their mothers kicked them out of their homes.
I was there in the drought
I supported them during difficult times or scarcity.
Niggas faking on me, I was in you was out
People pretending to support me, while I was truly present but they were absent.
Niggas locked to the street
Individuals trapped or bounded by the streets and
Let the hood in my house
I welcome and provide refuge for my community in my home.
But a couple suckers see
However, a few individuals with malicious intent recognize
That a nigga made it out plus, Shit
That I managed to escape the hardships of the streets and
Niggas be faking one thing that I learned
People often pretend, one crucial lesson I've acquired.
Niggas goin' watch you
Individuals will closely observe your actions and success,
Most you grew with, the niggas turn impostors
Many of those you grew up with will become impostors or betray you.
A lot of niggas be faking need an Oscar
Numerous individuals pretend and deserve an Oscar for their acting skills.
My gun just jammed
My firearm malfunctioned,
So I can’t trust the chopper
Therefore, I cannot rely on the gun or weapon.
I can’t even trust the gun
I find it difficult to place trust in the gun or any weapon,
You know, ban the guns, ban the knives
You should understand the idea of banning guns and knives,
All that shit
All those weapons and violence.
We don’t need the weapons nigga
Our community shouldn't rely on weapons, my friend.
What the fuck you need a weapon for?
Why on earth would you require a weapon?
You scared, boy? You scared out here boy?
Are you fearful? Are you afraid of the dangers in our surroundings?
I don’t need no weapon nigga
I personally don't need any weapon, my friend.
I’m coming straight with the hands
I approach confrontations and challenges using my fists or physical strength.
Thugged out seriously, OK
I embrace a thug mentality wholeheartedly, being truly committed.
That’s real nigga, Lil B, swag
This represents my authenticity and true self, Lil B, exuding style and confidence.
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Chris Buser
If you listen very closely you can tell lil B is entering the poetic stage of his career. Very meaningful song.
ellis emmen
theres no 2 ways around it pink flame is better than 95% of hip hop ever
King Éron
Objectively. Facts.
King Aznable
Lil B the world is blessed to have your music
Shaun
Fight with you fists, because you win some and you lose some, but you live, you live to fight another day - lil b
TylersWorld_Tv
Shaun 3 years later I respond and say that was Craig's dad bruh😂😂😂😂😂
TylersWorld_Tv
North Blue Star real shit bruh🤦
PUSSY
Bigtee Sumlin that’s the point it’s called a quote
whateva.man.
This will always will be a classic
BasedLegend22 #TASKFORCE THUG !
One of the more thugged out songs I've had the pleasure of listening to recently