Brandon "Lil B" McCartney (born August 17, 1989 and also known as The Based… Read Full Bio ↴Brandon "Lil B" McCartney (born August 17, 1989 and also known as The BasedGod, Lil Boss, Based Lord, Captain 66, Based Legend, The #1 Bitch, Tiny Pants Mobsta, Masterchef and Pretty Bitch) is a rapper/author/producer/composer/director/soothsayer from Berkeley, CA. He has been rapping since age 16 with hip hop group The Pack and leading a successful solo career, garnering popularity through the use of social media websites. He created many MySpace pages in order to upload all of his music and recorded over 1,500 tracks as of July 2010. He signed with Amalgam Digital in 2010 for a multiple album deal. He released his first studio album, Angels Exodus, on January 18, 2011 through the digital label. The album serves as a prelude to his forthcoming album Glass Face.

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.

Bout That Unda
Lil B Lyrics

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When you a hunnid
You can't stand for that bullshit
You know what I'm sayin? I'm
Thugged out pissed off
It is what it is, You know what I'm sayin?
It's ya boy, lil b, everytime that you
Hear my voice, you know it's forreal
You know what I'm

Sayin? every time that you see me
You know it's
Real one of a kind, check this out
Real pain from the streets

I came out the hood with that sour taste
I relate to dope fiends and throwaways
I relate to 'em homies that pay dues
I put hands on niggas and
I don't take nothin'
Them crackers tried to take my mom whoadie
Them crackers outcha fuckin' niggas
With that tom whoadie
I'm outcha and bitch I eat
Grown man shit, pushin' 33
I got bitches and I got killas
No homo, I got niggas
And no homo, I'm blowin' sacks
I never paid for the smother, that's a fact

I bust a cracker head, whoadie
I'm bout that unda, and you scared whoadie
I've seen smother and I've seen unda
I love lovin' live and I love numbers
I bust a cracker head, whoadie
I'm bout that unda, and you scared whoadie

I've seen smother and I've seen unda
I love lovin' live and I love numbers

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lil B's song "Bout That Unda" delve into themes of resilience in the face of adversity, pride in one's background, and a tough, streetwise persona. The opening lines assert a sense of strength and defiance, with the mention of being "hunnid" or one hundred percent committed to standing up against any negativity or challenges that come their way. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, emphasizing a no-nonsense attitude.

The following verses talk about Lil B's upbringing in a rough neighborhood ("came out the hood with that sour taste") and the struggles and hardships he has witnessed, such as drug addiction and violence. He presents himself as someone who is not afraid to confront those who try to undermine him or his loved ones, using physical force if necessary. The references to "paying dues" and handling situations without backing down showcase a sense of honor and loyalty to his community.

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I bust a cracker head, whoadie / I'm bout that unda, and you scared whoadie," emphasizing a willingness to stand up to enemies and face challenges head-on. The use of slang terms like "unda" (underworld or underworld mentality) and "cracker" (a derogatory term for white people) adds a gritty, confrontational edge to the lyrics. Lil B's declaration that he has experienced both the "smother" (difficulties) and the "unda" (tough situations) reinforces his street credibility and hard-won wisdom.

In the final lines, Lil B expresses a love for life and the hustle, embracing both the struggle and the triumphs that come with it. The juxtaposition of violence ("bust a cracker head") with a focus on living fully and enjoying success ("love lovin' live and I love numbers") paints a complex portrait of a person who has seen it all and emerged stronger for it. Overall, the song "Bout That Unda" showcases Lil B's authenticity, resilience, and determination to navigate the challenges of the streets with strength and pride.

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Bout That Unda
Lil B Lyrics