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.
Big Steppa
Lil B Lyrics
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You know I'm a big steppa
Put your ass on TV like Fran Drescher
Bah bah, he's a big steppa
Bah bah, she's a big steppa
Back up, chill out steppa in the building
Might march on a bitch then I go down south
Kappa-kappa-kappa-kappa, then I be
Stepping out
All we throw is ones, we in a drought
Turn them cameras on, we flash out
Might send a bird in a drought
Step on a brick then cash out
High performance, what we driving we own 'em
Skrrt, ride on 'em skrrt, he
Gotta step hut one, hut two to the left
This my lifеstyle, you know it is
Remix a bird to sell a brick
If you big stеp then you get it on
Grinding everyday nigga for this song
Remix myself and I'm selling it whole
Step on a brick then let it go
You know I'm a big steppa
Put your ass on TV like Fran Drescher
Bah bah, he's a big steppa
Bah bah, she's a big steppa
You know I'm a big steppa
Put your ass on TV like Fran Drescher
Bah bah, he's a big steppa
Bah bah, she's a big steppa
In the song "Big Steppa" by Lil B, the artist presents himself as a confident and accomplished individual, referring to himself as a "big steppa." This term suggests that he is someone who takes bold and significant actions, potentially in the music industry or other aspects of his life. By comparing himself to putting someone "on TV like Fran Drescher," Lil B further emphasizes his influential presence and ability to showcase others in the spotlight.
The lyrics also touch on themes of power dynamics and assertiveness, with mentions of marching on someone and going down south. These lines could be interpreted as a display of dominance and control, asserting Lil B's authority and ability to command attention. The repetition of the phrase "Kappa-kappa-kappa-kappa" adds a rhythmic quality to the verse, enhancing the song's musicality and flow.
There is a sense of opulence and extravagance conveyed through the references to flashing out, sending a bird in a drought, and stepping on a brick to cash out. These lyrics suggest a lifestyle characterized by wealth, luxury, and a willingness to take risks for financial gain. Additionally, the mention of driving high-performance vehicles and owning them further illustrates a theme of success and achievement.
The chorus, which repeatedly states "You know I'm a big steppa," serves as a confident declaration of Lil B's status and influence. By asserting this identity multiple times, the artist reinforces his self-image as a bold and impactful individual. The references to Fran Drescher and the gender-neutral pronouns "he" and "she" in the chorus suggest a universality to the concept of being a "big steppa," implying that anyone can embody this persona of swagger and self-assuredness. Ultimately, through these lyrics, Lil B paints a picture of himself as a larger-than-life figure who commands attention and asserts his dominance in various aspects of his life.
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