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.
Buss 'em 4 Points
Lil B Lyrics
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Yeah I see you I know, We riding through the eastcoast man we love it
Everybody riding that BART... on AC Transit... you feel me, yeah, mmm,
You already know who it is. Aye who y'all really want? Yeah, I say who the fuck want, if you want Lil B, throw your hands up!
It's Lil nigga, man
He put's the flows he's hanging
And I don't gotta have a scraper
Niggas call me candy man how I mugged they family
Then you pray for them, some help, niggas derranged
Motherfuckers know game recognize game
Me and all my partners recognize game
You paying to have your brain saved
Nigga we been only slaves
Shit, fuck niggas I bash 'em
Make sure they in caskets
Burns niggas burn badges
All I'm leaving is ashes
Niggas know, how I flow, like water
Have em bark like kobe
Fuck a bitch like Kobe
Rolling purple in the swishers
Niggas know I'm a beast
I'm lonely, dismiss you
Your homie, automatic Glock nine's my homie
Roaming in the streets cause I'm lonely
That's some real shit, Once again I be going over niggas heads
You feel me, They call this that higher echelon of that rap, that higher, uhhh
That next level
Getting money I'm hungry
Bitch I eat a nigga face
See the blood now I'm running
Like a car now I'm running
Like a star now I'm shining
Niggas see my grill, reverse fangs, blue diamonds
Got game, pull diamonds
Nothing less than a dimepiece
Plus I got a quarter piece
In my pocket for sale
Well, shh, I got on bail
And I'm holding your mail
Bitch I'm slanging yo rocks
Taking over your block
Coming over your spot
Was the spots that you hide
Got 'em hotter than pot
Plus I cook, crack the pots
Order psst in the box
Niggas soda bake niggas
Call 'em them chickens
Them motherfuckers ain't listen
Man you know I ain't listen
Man them niggas will shine
And go harder than your glisten
And I advise you bitch niggas to listen
Got a problem with piston
Can't hold your own gun
Why you niggas missing
Man, you missing, man
Mischievious thoughts abouts snitches
Separate us now we back in a division
Got eye contact now we on our mission
Man, got 4 ounces making domino points my niggas
Huh, He will follow the point
And he know I hold hollows that point
Going through the skin, muscles, and joints
Gotta hustle for coins
Ain't never free gang, man
I gotta buss 'em 4 points
The lyrics to Lil B's song Buss 'em 4 Points contain a lot of imagery and references that may not be immediately clear to the listener. The first few lines seem to shout out the people who are taking public transportation, specifically the BART and AC Transit, as the rapper is riding through the East Coast. He then asks the crowd who they really want and offers himself as an option.
The rest of the lyrics cover a variety of themes, including Lil B's success as a musician, his disdain for those who try to hold him back, and his desire to earn money through any means necessary. At times, the lyrics can be difficult to decipher due to the use of slang and colloquialisms. Lil B seems to be telling a story of a person who is ambitious and strong-willed, but who also has a darker side and is willing to do whatever it takes to get what they want.
Overall, the lyrics to Buss 'em 4 Points are open to interpretation and may mean different things to different listeners. However, they are undeniably engaging and showcase Lil B's talent for creating vivid and memorable images through his music.
Line by Line Meaning
Mmm, I'm feeling this shit in my soul, shouts out to everbody that's riding the train right now
I'm deeply moved by this experience, and I want to acknowledge everyone who's with me at the moment.
Yeah I see you I know, We riding through the eastcoast man we love it
I'm aware of my surroundings, and I'm enjoying traveling through the East Coast with my crew.
Everybody riding that BART... on AC Transit... you feel me, yeah, mmm,
We're all riding on public transportation, and it feels good to be a part of something bigger than ourselves.
You already know who it is. Aye who y'all really want? Yeah, I say who the fuck want, if you want Lil B, throw your hands up!
It's obvious who I am, and I want to know who's with me. If you're a fan of mine, show me by throwing your hands up!
It's Lil nigga, man
I'm Lil B, and I'm proud of who I am.
He put's the flows he's hanging
I'm putting on a great performance with my rhymes and beats.
And I don't gotta have a scraper
I don't need a car with big rims to prove myself as a rapper.
Pushing doves and candy
I'm not involved in the drug trade or any other illegal activity.
Niggas call me candy man how I mugged they family
My enemies call me names and accuse me of crimes I didn't commit.
Then you pray for them, some help, niggas derranged
I try to be the bigger person and wish my enemies well, even though they're mentally unstable.
Motherfuckers know game recognize game
Those who are familiar with the culture know that I'm a talented rapper.
Me and all my partners recognize game
My colleagues and I respect and appreciate each other's talents.
You paying to have your brain saved
If you listen to my music, you're enriching your mind and soul.
Nigga we been only slaves
Black people have struggled with oppression for centuries, and we still face racism and discrimination today.
Shit, fuck niggas I bash 'em
I have no patience for people who disrespect me or my crew, and I'll fight back.
Make sure they in caskets
I'm not afraid to use violence to defend myself or my community.
Burns niggas burn badges
I want to see corrupt police officers held accountable for their actions.
All I'm leaving is ashes
If you cross me, you'll regret it, and I won't have any remorse for the consequences.
Niggas know, how I flow, like water
My rhymes are smooth and natural, like the flow of water.
Have em bark like kobe
My music can hype people up, just like the way Kobe Bryant pumped up his fans.
Fuck a bitch like Kobe
I don't respect women, and I see them as objects to be used for my pleasure.
Rolling purple in the swishers
I smoke weed and I like to use Swisher Sweets cigars to smoke it.
Niggas know I'm a beast
I'm a fierce rapper and I won't be held back by anyone.
I'm lonely, dismiss you
I'm a solitary figure and I don't need anyone else's help or approval.
Your homie, automatic Glock nine's my homie
My gun is my best friend and I rely on it for protection and power.
Roaming in the streets cause I'm lonely
I spend my time wandering around the streets, isolated from others.
That's some real shit, Once again I be going over niggas heads
I'm speaking the truth, even if it goes over some people's heads and they don't understand it.
You feel me, They call this that higher echelon of that rap, that higher, uhhh
I'm making music that's on a higher level, and it's respected by other rappers and fans.
Getting money I'm hungry
I'm focused on making money and I'm determined to succeed.
Bitch I eat a nigga face
If someone tries to mess with me or my crew, I'll make them regret it and show no mercy.
See the blood now I'm running
I'm not afraid of violence and I'll stand up for myself and my beliefs.
Like a car now I'm running
I'm moving fast and I'm unstoppable, like a speeding car.
Like a star now I'm shining
My success is shining brightly and everyone can see it.
Niggas see my grill, reverse fangs, blue diamonds
People can see my flashy grill, which has blue diamond-shaped jewels on it.
Got game, pull diamonds
I'm good at what I do, and I'm able to earn money and afford expensive jewelry.
Nothing less than a dimepiece
I only date women who are considered very attractive.
Plus I got a quarter piece
I have even more money and wealth than I let on.
In my pocket for sale
I have drugs or other illegal items in my pocket that I'm selling to make money.
Well, shh, I got on bail
I'm currently facing legal trouble, and I'm out on bail while I await trial.
And I'm holding your mail
I have intercepted someone's mail and I'm keeping it for myself.
Bitch I'm slanging yo rocks
I'm selling someone's drugs illegally and making a profit from it.
Taking over your block
I'm asserting my power and control over a certain neighborhood or area.
Coming over your spot
I'm invading someone's personal space and making myself at home.
Was the spots that you hide
I know all the secret hiding places in the neighborhood and I'm watching out for my enemies.
Got 'em hotter than pot
I'm causing trouble and making people angry, like a pot of boiling water.
Plus I cook, crack the pots
I'm cooking up drugs like crack and selling them for money.
Order psst in the box
I'm selling prescription drugs illegally and hiding them in discreet packaging to avoid getting caught.
Niggas soda bake niggas
Other drug dealers are trying to steal my business or ruin my reputation in the community.
Call 'em them chickens
I think of my enemies as weak and powerless, like little chickens.
Them motherfuckers ain't listen
My enemies don't respect me or my authority, even though I'm successful and powerful.
Man you know I ain't listen
I don't care what other people think or say, and I'm going to do what I want regardless.
Man them niggas will shine
My enemies will try to show off and impress people by acting tough or successful.
And go harder than your glisten
My enemies will try to outdo me and show that they're better than me in every way.
And I advise you bitch niggas to listen
I'm warning my enemies to pay attention and be careful, or else they'll face the consequences.
Got a problem with piston
I have a problem with guns, and I believe that people should handle their problems in other ways.
Can't hold your own gun
If you can't handle the responsibility of owning a gun, you shouldn't have one and rely on it for protection.
Why you niggas missing
My enemies are afraid to confront me or fight back, and they're missing out on their chance for revenge.
Mischievious thoughts abouts snitches
I'm experiencing paranoid thoughts about people who might betray me or snitch on me to the authorities.
Separate us now we back in a division
Someone or something has caused a rift between me and my crew, and now we're divided and fighting against each other.
Got eye contact now we on our mission
We're working together and focused on achieving a common goal or objective.
Man, got 4 ounces making domino points my niggas
I have a plan to make money by selling marijuana and playing dominoes with my friends.
Huh, He will follow the point
My friend will play dominoes according to the rules and try to win the game.
And he know I hold hollows that point
I have powerful guns and I'm not afraid to use them to protect my friends and my business.
Going through the skin, muscles, and joints
My bullets can penetrate deep into a person's body and cause serious damage or harm.
Gotta hustle for coins
I have to work hard to make money and support myself and my family.
Ain't never free gang, man
Being a part of gang culture and street life has a high cost and there are always consequences to our actions.
I gotta buss 'em 4 points
I have to take action and defend myself or my crew by shooting my enemies.
Contributed by Maya K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.