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.
Call Me Coach
Lil B Lyrics
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Imma touch the NBA regardless nigga??? I got a make it nigga playing overseas, getting scouted
All that shit
Play the game every day working out a bitch (Figaro!)
Offense (Legoo), defense thats that simple shit (Okay)
Im expected to win every fucking game (Okay)
Too many people on my team I decide who play
Teach my bitch fundamentals in a few weeks (Ski Ski Ski Ski)
Analyze my stats (stats), then I buy a bitch (Mmm)
Party time championship Imma buy a bitch (Imma buy a pussy in front of everybody)
Rozay life duvet soie bitch I smell rich (Lets go)
Take trips on the plane bitch take a sip (Brr!)
I need to find quality time for my family (all my family)
Screen the shooter post up then I feed my family (all my family)
Ten spot shot drill cause it gets real
I got the tap drill (tap drill), I got the drop step
I got that jerricurl, with that stripper girl
(BasedGod) I got a shoe deal (Damn, how you get that?)
Im BasedGod
Call me coach (Phil)
Call me coach (Phil)
Call me coach (Carlesimo)
Call me coach (Carlesimo)
Call me coach (BasedGod)
Call me coach (BasedGod)
Call me coach (John Madden)
Call me coach (John Madden)
Call me assistant coach (mmm)
Call me assistant coach (Brrr)
Call me assistant coach (Ski Ski Ski Ski)
Call me assistant coach (Figaro!)
Call me coach (BasedGod)
Call me coach (Mark Jackson)
Call me coach (BasedGod)
Call me coach (BasedGod)
Bitches fuck me cause Im naked and Im the coach (Figaro!)
I got a lot of bitches, and they fuck me
Pay homage Pay homage to the assistant coach too
Imma fuck some bitches after the game tonight
Figaro!
In Lil B's song "Call Me Coach," he expresses his ambition to make it to the NBA regardless of what others may say or think. The opening lines of the song convey his confidence, as he states that he doesn't care about those who try to bring him down, as he is driven toward success. He uses basketball metaphors to signify his hard work and dedication to his craft, which include fundamental skills, such as offense and defense, and strategizing plays that he expects to win. Lil B also emphasizes his control over his team, as he makes the final decision on who plays in the game, using his ability to focus and zone in.
Lil B's confidence continues as he boasts about being able to buy a girl (or as he puts it, "buy a bitch") if he wants to and living a luxurious lifestyle with trips on private planes, expensive champagne, and a life of partying. He also highlights the importance of spending quality time with his family, as he balances work and personal life. However, Lil B doesn't take everything seriously as he also mentions his sexual exploits with numerous females that he deems as his "bitches," and the pleasure of seduction and power that comes from coaching a team. Throughout the song, he repeats the chorus that asserts his authority as a coach and positions himself as a knowledgeable figure in the game of basketball.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't trippin up niggas tryna hate on me cause Im tryna go D League I don't give a fuck man
I don't care about people who hate on me because I'm trying to make it to the NBA through the D League.
Imma touch the NBA regardless nigga??? I got a make it nigga playing overseas, getting scouted
I'm confident I'll make it to the NBA, even if I'm currently playing overseas and being scouted.
Play the game every day working out a bitch (Figaro!)
I play the game every day and work hard to improve.
Offense (Legoo), defense thats that simple shit (Okay)
Offense and defense are the basics of basketball.
Im expected to win every fucking game (Okay)
I'm expected to win every game I play.
Too many people on my team I decide who play
I choose who gets to play on my team.
Zone in box one full court press (Ski, ski!)
I employ different defensive strategies to win games.
Teach my bitch fundamentals in a few weeks (Ski Ski Ski Ski)
I'm capable of teaching someone the fundamentals of basketball quickly.
Analyze my stats (stats), then I buy a bitch (Mmm)
I analyze my statistics, then I reward myself with something I want.
Party time championship Imma buy a bitch (Imma buy a pussy in front of everybody)
If we win the championship, I'm going to publicly reward myself with something I want.
Rozay life duvet soie bitch I smell rich (Lets go)
I'm living the high life and I feel rich.
Take trips on the plane bitch take a sip (Brr!)
I travel by airplane and enjoy a drink.
I need to find quality time for my family (all my family)
I need to make sure I find time to spend with my family.
Screen the shooter post up then I feed my family (all my family)
I help my team by setting screens and making plays, which ultimately benefits my family.
Ten spot shot drill cause it gets real
I practice shooting from different spots on the court because it's important.
I got the tap drill (tap drill), I got the drop step
I've mastered certain drills, like the tap drill and drop step.
I got that jerricurl, with that stripper girl
I have a jheri curl hairstyle and I'm often seen with strippers.
(BasedGod) I got a shoe deal (Damn, how you get that?)
I have a shoe deal because of my success and influence as a basketball player.
Call me coach (Phil)
Call me coach, like Phil Jackson.
Call me assistant coach (mmm)
Call me assistant coach, a respected role on any team.
Bitches fuck me cause Im naked and Im the coach (Figaro!)
Women are attracted to me because I'm confident, and they like the power dynamic of me being their coach.
Pay homage Pay homage to the assistant coach too
Give credit to assistant coaches for their work and contributions.
Imma fuck some bitches after the game tonight
I plan on having sex with some women after the game tonight.
Contributed by Dylan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.