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.
Bitch Of The City
Lil B Lyrics
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That thuggin, that 50, ya feel me?
I'm talkin' bout, that shit that them bitches ride to
And they fuck with a real nigga, ya feel me
Yea, I want the funk, bra
Yea, I'm powered up, bra
You hate Lil B?
Yea, I'll fuck yo bitch, bra
Yea, I'm super sick bra
Its Berkely boy Based God
Shouts out to Bitch Mob
I still throw it up
Cause I still got no fuckin' manners
I'm 22 I'm to old to be acting manish
Pick up yo camera, go ahead and take a picture
I'm a legend in the flesh (BASED GOD!)
And I'm high and, I'm cocaine (BASED GOD!)
Ion play no games bitch
I tell you 'bout this thang here
You thinkin' that I'm pisay?
I come back with the AK (BASED GOD!)
Ya thinking I'm a mark?
Nigga, come back with that hawk, nigga
Ya acting like a faggot
Thats when shit gets tragic (BASED GOD!)
I'm talking lil brah,.
MARTHA STEWART
You ever heard a nigga so sick like this
That you just cough?
Bitches its its.just
WAYNE BRADY
Killer.
50 killer
You know why we rocking with it
I said we still gudda with it
I'm talking bout everybody in Bitch Mob
Everybody reppin' Bitch Mob down take a case bruh
Your attitude
Your attitude is shitty
And I'm still up in the hood
And ain't nobody fucking with me (Based GOD!)
And I might buy that black mask, black coat with the black bag
Plans ain't gone do for me I'm thinking bout that new money
I'm thinking bout going through thangs
Based World I do thangs
Based World Been Too Sick
White Flame thats the ill shit
I came from the gudda but these niggas
Still they play me pussy
Till I bust lil woadie head
These niggas gone call me a rookie
And Boy I ain't got no feelings
Touch me thats yo problem
Bitch, lets hang out
No bitch I got too many problems
Bitch, you won't understand.
STUCK IN THE HOOD WITH FUCK NIGGAS MAN!
And I'mma keep it real talk, bruh
Some niggas is living to die
Used to stay away from them
Cuz them niggas get the K-Clips
Them niggas is the reason why Niggas get T-Padded on the eye
Bruh You kno the bitch will make a nigga fucking die
Interlude 2:
Lil B bitch
I'm talking bout im the head ho
I'm the bitch of the city
I'm the bitch of the city
I'm the head ho
Bitch Mob what it is
I'm the bitch of the city
Fifty-One Fifth
Thats what it is nigga
GUDDA VILLE
GUDDAAA.
Gudda is what gudda does
Based God
Lil B
White Flame
Its just a process for me
They made me angry
They made me like this
Wanted to be cool but
They wanted me to get the K and bust some brains
Its ok with me.
White Flame ain't no joke watchu thinking bout nigga
It ain't no joke
New Lil B coming soon
Illusions of Graunder Part.2 all that
Look out for that
You with that?
Gudda Ville
I'm talking bout where I'm from
You get down bad
You get down in, bruh
I'm the realest alive.
Keep that love in yo eyes
Keep the hate out of yo heart.
In Lil B's song "Bitch Of The City," he raps about wanting the real thuggin' shit that bitches ride to and how he's sick with it, representing the Bay Area-based Bitch Mob. He talks about his age and how he's too old to be acting manish, but still throws it up and is a legend in the flesh. He proudly claims he won't play games and will come back with the AK if you think he's a mark. He doesn't hold back from using slurs, which is why he says shit gets tragic when you act like a faggot. He knows he's a sick killer, but You thinkin' that I'm pisay?/ I come back with the AK. He talks about his Gudda Ville roots and how some of the people in his hood are living to die. Nevertheless, Lil B is the realest alive: Keep that love in yo eyes/Keep the hate out of yo heart.
One interesting fact is that Lil B has said the "bitch" in the "Bitch Of The City" does not refer to a woman, but rather the term is used to refer to his crew, the Bitch Mob, which includes both male and female members. He has also stated that "bitch" is a term of endearment within Bitch Mob culture.
Another interesting fact is that Lil B has been known for his controversial use of homophobic slurs in his music, which has caused some backlash from the LGBTQ+ community. However, he has also expressed support for LGBTQ+ rights and has said that he uses the slurs to remove their power and promote love and acceptance.
Additionally, Lil B has released over 100 mixtapes and has been praised by some as the originator of the "based" style of hip-hop, which involves using unconventional flows, off-beat rapping, and stream-of-consciousness lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
If you want that real thuggin' shit, that gutta shit, that otha shit
If you're looking for authentic and gritty street music
That thuggin, that 50, ya feel me?
That gangster vibe, that intensity, you know what I mean?
I'm talkin' bout, that shit that them bitches ride to
I'm referring to the music that these girls vibe and connect with
And they fuck with a real nigga, ya feel me
And they support a genuine and authentic person like me, you know what I'm saying?
Yea, I want the funk, bra
Yeah, I desire that raw energy and vibe, bro
Yea, I'm powered up, bra
Yeah, I feel charged up and confident, bro
You hate Lil B?
Do you despise Lil B?
Yea thats whats up bra
Yeah, that's cool, bro
Yea, I'll fuck yo bitch, bra
Yeah, I'll sleep with your girlfriend, bro
Yea, I'm super sick bra
Yeah, I'm extremely talented and impressive, bro
Its Berkely boy Based God
It's me, the Based God from Berkeley
Shouts out to Bitch Mob
Acknowledging the Bitch Mob, his fanbase and crew
I still throw it up
I still represent and show allegiance to my crew
Cause I still got no fuckin' manners
Because I still don't have any manners or social etiquette
I'm 22 I'm to old to be acting manish
I am 22 years old, I should be more mature and responsible
Pick up yo camera, go ahead and take a picture
Take out your camera and capture this moment
I'm a legend in the flesh (BASED GOD!)
I am a living legend (Based God!)
And I'm high and, I'm cocaine (BASED GOD!)
I am intoxicated and feeling powerful and invincible (Based God!)
Ion play no games bitch
I don't play around, bitch
I tell you 'bout this thang here
Let me tell you about this situation or experience
You thinkin' that I'm pisay?
Are you assuming that I am weak or inferior?
I come back with the AK (BASED GOD!)
I retaliate with a powerful weapon (Based God!)
Ya thinking I'm a mark?
Do you believe I am an easy target?
Nigga, come back with that hawk, nigga
Man, retaliate with a deadly gun, man
Ya acting like a faggot
You are behaving in a foolish and ignorant manner
Thats when shit gets tragic (BASED GOD!)
That's when things become disastrous (Based God!)
I'm talking lil brah,.
I'm speaking directly to you, young one
MARTHA STEWART
I'm using Martha Stewart's name as a metaphor for being sick or talented
You ever heard a nigga so sick like this
Have you ever heard someone as talented as me?
That you just cough?
That you become speechless due to their talent?
Bitches its its.just
Ladies, it's just how it is
WAYNE BRADY
I'm using Wayne Brady's name as a metaphor for being a killer
Killer.
A dangerous and deadly person
50 killer
Extremely dangerous and lethal
You know why we rocking with it
You know why we are supporting and enjoying this
I said we still gudda with it
I mean, we're still street and authentic with it
I'm talking bout everybody in Bitch Mob
I'm referring to everyone in the Bitch Mob, my crew
Everybody reppin' Bitch Mob down take a case bruh
Everyone representing the Bitch Mob is ready to face any consequences
Your attitude
The way you carry yourself and your mindset
Your attitude is shitty
Your attitude is poor and unpleasant
And I'm still up in the hood
And I'm still present and active in the neighborhood
And ain't nobody fucking with me (Based GOD!)
And no one can compete or challenge me (Based God!)
And I might buy that black mask, black coat with the black bag
I might purchase a black mask, black coat, and black bag, all representing anonymity or danger
Plans ain't gone do for me I'm thinking bout that new money
Having schemes or strategies won't suffice, I'm focused on acquiring new wealth
I'm thinking bout going through thangs
I'm contemplating enduring difficult experiences
Based World I do thangs
In the Based World, I engage in various activities and experiences
Based World Been Too Sick
The Based World has always been extraordinary and impressive
White Flame thats the ill shit
White Flame is my impressive and remarkable music
I came from the gudda but these niggas
I emerged from the hood, but these individuals
Still they play me pussy
Still perceive me as weak or easy to exploit
Till I bust lil woadie head
Until I violently harm those disrespectful individuals
These niggas gone call me a rookie
These individuals will label me as inexperienced or naive
And Boy I ain't got no feelings
And let me tell you, I don't have any emotions
Touch me thats yo problem
If you provoke me, then it will become your issue
Bitch, lets hang out
Girl, let's spend time together
No bitch I got too many problems
No, girl, I have too many issues and challenges
Bitch, you won't understand.
Girl, you wouldn't comprehend or grasp
STUCK IN THE HOOD WITH FUCK N****S MAN!
Trapped in the neighborhood with worthless individuals, man!
And I'mma keep it real talk, bruh
And I will be completely honest, bro
Some n****s is living to die
Some individuals are simply surviving with no purpose or aim in life
Used to stay away from them
I used to distance myself from such people
Cuz them n****s get the K-Clips
Because those individuals are involved with illegal firearms
Them n****s is the reason why N****s get T-Padded on the eye
Those individuals are the cause of people getting physically assaulted and injured
Bruh You kno the bitch will make a n**** fucking die
Bro, you know that such unfavorable situations can lead to someone's death
Lil B bitch
This is Lil B, bitch
I'm talking bout im the head ho
I'm referring to myself as the leader or main figure
I'm the bitch of the city
I'm the dominant figure in this city
Fifty-One Fifth
Referring to a specific street or location
Thats what it is n****
That's how it is, my friend
GUDDA VILLE
Referring to a place called Gudda Ville
GUDDAAA.
Emphasizing the word 'gutta' or 'hood'
Gudda is what gudda does
Gutta represents the lifestyle and actions of those from the hood
Based God
Referring to himself as the Based God
Lil B
Referring to himself as Lil B
White Flame
Referring to his album or persona called White Flame
Its just a process for me
This is simply a part of my journey or progression
They made me angry
They provoked my anger
They made me like this
They caused me to become the person I am now
Wanted to be cool but
I desired to fit in or be accepted, however
They wanted me to get the K and bust some brains
They encouraged me to resort to violence and harm others
Its ok with me.
But I'm fine with being myself and staying true to who I am
White Flame ain't no joke watchu thinking bout n****
White Flame is an extraordinary and serious matter, what are you considering, my friend?
It ain't no joke
It's not something to be taken lightly
New Lil B coming soon
Be prepared for new music from Lil B in the near future
Illusions of Graunder Part.2 all that
Expect Illusions of Graunder Part 2 and more
Look out for that
Be on the lookout for it
You with that?
Are you okay with that?
Gudda Ville
Referring to the place called Gudda Ville
I'm talking bout where I'm from
I'm referring to my hometown
You get down bad
You become deeply involved in negative activities
You get down in, bruh
You immerse yourself in the environment, bro
I'm the realest alive.
I am the most genuine person who is currently alive
Keep that love in yo eyes
Maintain that love and affection in your gaze
Keep the hate out of yo heart
Avoid harboring hatred in your heart
Contributed by Vivian S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.