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.
Buy A Ho
Lil B Lyrics
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Skirt down the street, down E-14
Bitch sellin ass, ho let's go
Skeet skeet skeet beep beep there ho
Sliding on the strip with a platinum wig
In the strip club, I'ma watch the bitch's gig
It's thizz or die you Beezy
Shout out to the bay, my name Lil Beezay
I'ma buy a ho tonight I'ma buy a bitch tonight My girlfriend ain't acting right
Police on my back, trying to lock me up
A ho with a ho I be going so dumb
Keep it 100, I'ma feed the bitch crumbs
Lick the bitch!
Lick her like a blunt
Finna hit the street, then I'ma go stunt
Down in the east, fuckin with whatever
Cutty what it do
I'm trying to buy a bitch, how about you?
I'ma buy a ho tonight I'ma buy a bitch tonight My girlfriend ain't acting right
Last week: Bought a bitch
Thursday: Whorehouse
Friday: New bitch
Saturday: Hmmmmmm
Sunday: Mo' bitches
Monday: Buy a bitch
I'ma be so naughty
I'ma start the party
I'ma buy a ho tonight I'ma buy a bitch tonight My girlfriend ain't acting right
The lyrics of Lil B’s song Buy A Ho delve into the idea of buying and manipulating women for sexual pleasure. Lil B repeatedly states that he is going to “buy a ho tonight” and refers to women as “bitches” throughout the song. He seems to have a disregard for women's feelings as he mentions that his girlfriend is “not acting right” and he is choosing to buy a ho instead.
The song is quite disturbing in its objectification of women and the fact that Lil B seems to be promoting buying and exploiting them for sexual pleasure. He even mentions going to a “whorehouse” and buying multiple women in a week, further perpetuating the harmful notion that women can be bought and sold.
Lil B also seems to be boastful in his actions, describing himself as “so naughty” and “starting the party” with his intention to buy a ho. The use of crude language and sexual references in the lyrics make it clear that Lil B is glorifying and normalizing the exploitation of women.
Overall, the lyrics of Buy A Ho are a disturbing portrayal of misogyny and glorification of the commodification of women.
Line by Line Meaning
I'ma fuck the ho, bitch lets go
I am going to have sex with this prostitute, so let's move on
Skirt down the street, down E-14
Driving down to E-14 street
Bitch sellin ass, ho let's go
This prostitute is selling her body, so let's take advantage of it
Skeet skeet skeet beep beep there ho
Making a reference to ejaculating inside the prostitute while trying to be funny
Sliding on the strip with a platinum wig
Driving on the street wearing a flashy platinum wig
In the strip club, I'ma watch the bitch's gig
I'll be present to witness the prostitute's performance in a strip club
It's thizz or die you Beezy
Extolling the virtues of ecstasy or death
Shout out to the bay, my name Lil Beezay
A show of gratitude to the Bay area, and letting everyone know who's speaking
Police on my back, trying to lock me up
The law enforcement is always on my trail, trying to get me arrested
A ho with a ho I be going so dumb
Witnessing another prostitute having sex makes me feel stupid in comparison
Keep it 100, I'ma feed the bitch crumbs
To keep my money, I'll give the prostitute only the bare minimum
Lick the bitch!
Performing oral sex on the prostitute
Lick her like a blunt
Comparison of performing oral sex to licking a blunt
Finna hit the street, then I'ma go stunt
Planning to head out and show off my style or swag
Down in the east, fuckin with whatever
On the eastern side of the city, engaging with whatever I come across
Cutty what it do
Asking how my associates are doing
I'm trying to buy a bitch, how about you?
I am trying to buy a prostitute, what are you up to?
Last week: Bought a bitch
A reflection of a recent purchase of a prostitute
Thursday: Whorehouse
A reference to potential prostitution happening on Thursday
Friday: New bitch
A recent acquisition of a new prostitute
Saturday: Hmmmmmm
A moment of uncertain contemplation
Sunday: Mo' bitches
Acquiring more prostitutes on Sunday
Monday: Buy a bitch
Intention of purchasing a prostitute on Monday
I'ma be so naughty
Changing to a mischievous behavior to purchase a prostitute
I'ma start the party
The start of pleasurable activities with the prostitute
I'ma buy a ho tonight I'ma buy a bitch tonight My girlfriend ain't acting right
The main theme reflecting a desire to purchase a prostitute because their girlfriend is causing problems
Contributed by Jayce E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.