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.
Be A Star
Lil B Lyrics
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Bitch I ain't going nothing!
Pimpin' pimpin' pimpin' Basedgod
What you going? I ain't doing nothing bitch
Pimpin based god what you doing?
Man im staying postitve i stoped pimpin'
Pimpin you fake pimpin
Fall back you got to fire it
I ain't never been a thug
But experience is a mothafucka
See shit to see shit
Learn to be a mothfucka
Always taught go for best be anothers sucka
Man you got a fuck a
Mother and it's real still i be off a pill
Man waiting just get that deal
I'm pass that mil, I'm stick pass man
I'm grind that wheel
But time feels so I gotta rhyme thats ill
Ankle monitor got me fucked up
For sixty days no bail
I ain't mad, man do your time
Do that crime you gotta do that time
Its all mine never let a mental fuck you up
With your eyes closed
You body still stuck up
Man read the paper I see man
I don't believe shit i'm a black guy
I gotta feel pain to mean shit
Bitches come around but they
Don’t even mean shit
Fuck ya, I got more shit to do
More shit to pursue make a job, get money
Stay sick, catch the flu get a Glock 9
Make you catch 2 boy smooth beside hatred
Million fuckin new faces
Stay blue, stay trill
Off the curb, I selled dope at 12
You got nerve to ask what I dealt
Wit the coke flipped up
All the way to the strap
I came out with the red nose scratch
Love my soul, we dancing by the angels
Let you die in this world for
Self benefit that’s so scandalous
How they do that? Why they let you die?
Shout out all the people that
They don't need shit
Man I love you for life that’s on my dick
Just know that the movement will never end
God’s Father
We writin all the scripts don’t be
Scared to star in it
In Lil B's song "Be A Star," the lyrics depict a shift in the artist's lifestyle and mentality. The opening lines showcase a conversation between Lil B and the persona of "Pimpin," representing his former way of life. Lil B states that he is no longer engaged in negative activities and has chosen to focus on staying positive. He emphasizes that he has stopped "pimpin" and calls out those who are fake in their own pimping personas.
Throughout the rest of the song, Lil B reflects on his past experiences and the lessons he has learned. He acknowledges that he has never been a tough guy but understands that life experiences shape a person. He encourages others to open their eyes and learn from their experiences to become better individuals. Lil B also touches on the concept of success, expressing the need to strive for the best and not settle for mediocrity.
The lyrics take a somewhat introspective turn as Lil B discusses personal struggles, such as being on house arrest and facing setbacks. However, he remains resilient and determined, refusing to let negativity or others' opinions affect him. He remains focused on his goals, maintaining a strong work ethic and keeping his mind sharp.
Overall, the song promotes individual growth, resilience, and the importance of staying true to oneself. Lil B encourages listeners to be proactive, pursue their dreams, and not be afraid to take on leading roles in their own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Pimpin' Pimpin' what you doing?
Hey, what are you up to in the game of life?
Bitch I ain't going nothing!
I ain't doing anything negative, girl!
Pimpin' pimpin' pimpin' Basedgod
Yo, I'm the ultimate pimp, Basedgod!
What you going? I ain't doing nothing bitch
Where you headed? I ain't doing anything bad, girl!
Pimpin based god what you doing?
Pimpin, Basedgod, what are you engaging in?
Man im staying postitve i stoped pimpin'
Bro, I'm staying positive, I've quit the hustle life.
Pimpin you fake pimpin
You claiming to be a pimp, but you're just a phony.
Gat blast niggas
I keep a gun to protect myself against enemies.
Fall back you got to fire it
Step back, be ready to unleash your firepower.
I ain't never been a thug
I've never been a hardened criminal.
But experience is a mothafucka
However, life teaches you hard lessons.
See shit to see shit
Witness things to truly understand them.
Learn to be a mothfucka
Embrace life's experiences and grow as a person.
Always taught go for best be another's sucka
I was always taught to aim for excellence and not be a fool for others.
Man you got a fuck a
Bro, you gotta fuck with this.
Mother and it's real still i be off a pill
Your own momma and it's genuine, I still get high off drugs.
Man waiting just get that deal
I'm patiently waiting to secure a lucrative contract.
I'm pass that mil, I'm stick pass man
I've surpassed earning a million dollars, I've moved on.
I'm grind that wheel
I hustle hard and grind constantly.
But time feels so I gotta rhyme that's ill
But time is slipping away, so I must create impactful lyrics.
Ankle monitor got me fucked up
Being on house arrest with an ankle monitor is messing with me.
For sixty days no bail
I have no freedom for sixty days, no chance for bail.
I ain't mad, man do your time
I'm not angry, man, serve your sentence.
Do that crime you gotta do that time
If you commit a crime, you have to suffer the consequences.
Its all mine never let a mental fuck you up
Everything is under my control, never let your mind mess with you.
With your eyes closed
Even with your eyes shut,
You body still stuck up
Your body is still trapped.
Man read the paper I see man
Bro, read the news, I see what's really going on.
I don't believe shit I'm a black guy
I don't trust anything, I'm a skeptical black man.
I gotta feel pain to mean shit
I have to experience pain to find meaning in life.
Bitches come around but they don't even mean shit
Girls may be present, but they hold no significance.
Fuck ya, I got more shit to do
Fuck you, I have more important things to focus on.
More shit to pursue make a job, get money
I have more goals to chase, like finding employment and earning money.
Stay sick, catch the flu get a Glock 9
Remain unique, even if it causes conflict. Obtain a Glock 9mm gun.
Make you catch 2 boy smooth beside hatred
I'll make you suffer in two different ways. I'll stay calm amidst the hate.
Million fuckin new faces
Encountering countless unfamiliar people.
Stay blue, stay trill
Stay true to yourself, stay authentic.
Off the curb, I selled dope at 12
As a young kid, I sold drugs on the streets.
You got nerve to ask what I dealt
You have the audacity to inquire about what drugs I sold.
Wit the coke flipped up
With the cocaine business booming.
All the way to the strap
From the drug dealings to carrying a weapon.
I came out with the red nose scratch
I emerged with a distinct, drug-induced behavior.
Love my soul, we dancing by the angels
I cherish my inner being, we celebrate alongside the divine beings.
Let you die in this world for self benefit that’s so scandalous
Allowing someone's demise for personal gain, that's deceitful and scandalous.
How they do that? Why they let you die?
How can they commit such acts? Why did they permit your demise?
Shout out all the people that they don't need shit
I want to appreciate all the individuals who don't rely on others.
Man I love you for life that’s on my dick
Bro, I genuinely love you forever.
Just know that the movement will never end
Remember, the movement will always persist.
God’s Father
I am the divine's child.
We writing all the scripts
We are the ones creating our own destinies.
Don’t be scared to star in it
Don't fear taking the lead role in your own life.
Lyrics © TUNECORE INC
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Lucid Soundz
Only The Based God can murder this beat
Dyo Kasparov
Andreas.
Baron Ungern
"I just hope the Based God will listen."
legoface
Behold: LIL B THE BASED GOD!!
TheLoneRebel650
on the based God can defeat the memes #TYBG
CringePotato
Only the based god can defeat memes
Medscootsman
He killed rage comics with his basedness
Anime
"Lil b is a better director than me" ~ George Lucas
HypeStatus
This one goes hard, if he makes more like this he will be on tv often.
Scemee
SLAMIN THIS TO THE PARTY TONIGHT!