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.
Freedom
Lil B Lyrics
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You already know what this is lil B
Eastside, Westside, Southside, Midwest
Handle business
Shout out to the Caribbean, I love you
Freedom O' freedom, we all need it
Stop the hate across the world
Let us play even, no war behind my back
Teach me to think before I react
I'm so over it, rubbing shoulders with kings
I used to be a pawn now I'm controlling shit
All this fish in the pond get
Eaten when the sharks hit
Who you gon' start with
My emotions keep me far away from that shit
I'm not just talking shit
I don't talk just to talk bitch
I'm at the point I don't do
Shit I don't want to do
I don't relate to suckas but
They gonna feel my pain
Being a is disgusting
I hate man calling us ugly
I'm something that you can't touch
My mind on things, my mind designed
I'm on them outer lines
Like how you trying to define the top tier
I'm top of the world, why stop here
Niggas got a third chance
Thanking God everyday
Thinking how I fell off
I would've been a number
This is only for the streets
Don't die this summer
I stay lowkey with the 9 in the Hummer
45 in the truck, 18 is my number
Keep on playing, niggas tie you up, man
Put the kids in the trunk
Glocks in your mouth bout five keys of dope
And I ran into the south
They need this real dope, I'm in the drought
About my job professions
I know you love the world, kill the people
This stresses
Me, like how you gon' forget me
I seen this, assertive death
Everybody can't do it and
Everybody tryna do it
That's a lot of fucking death
With this shit close to home
All these soldiers coming home
Straight out of war came back and got posted
Like niggas can't talk in their face man
The mack is focused
Red beam on you, your back is open
Bullets hit you up like the napkin open
Your food, wipe the table, back in motion
Nigga, I'm back posted
Thinkin' bout how I got on this poster
One more chance, I'm feeling closer
The game so young but the world so older
Promised to my boss I won't turn my shoulders
Niggas never cold shoulder for the game
Always come in lames
I'ma pimp these bitches for the fame
It's Lil B, nigga
Like I said man, ultimate
We do what we do, man
We ain't fucking with none of that extra shit
Yeah, like I said man lil B up next
Lil B up next, man
Hottest unsigned artist in the world
Taking this game forever
Know what I'm saying we got to period
The song "Freedom" by Lil B is a reflection on the need for freedom from hate and war. Lil B acknowledges the struggles that people face, regardless of their location, and the hate that exists everywhere. He calls for the need to teach people to think before they react and stop violence and war, so people can experience freedom in all senses of the word. In the chorus, he stresses the need for freedom and how it should be something that everyone experiences.
The lyrics of the song also highlight Lil B's resilience and determination. He talks about how he used to be a pawn and now he's in control, and how his mind is on bigger things like defining the top tier rather than worrying about those who try to bring him down. He also speaks on being a successful artist and avoiding the negativity that comes with it. Lil B also touches on the aftermath of war and soldiers coming home, and how people need to empathize with them and not forget about their sacrifices.
Overall, "Freedom" is a heartfelt and powerful call for peace and understanding across the world, while also reflecting on Lil B's personal growth and success.
Line by Line Meaning
Freedom O' freedom, we all need it
Everybody needs freedom.
Stop the hate across the world
Stop hating each other.
Cause we all see it
Hatred is visible to everyone.
Let us play even, no war behind my back
Let's play fair and not engage in war behind each other's backs.
Teach me to think before I react
Teach me to be rational before I take action.
I'm so over it, rubbing shoulders with kings
I'm tired of being around people in power.
I used to be a pawn now I'm controlling shit
I used to have no power but now I'm in control.
All this fish in the pond get eaten when the sharks hit
Vulnerable people get hurt by stronger people.
Who you gon' start with
Who are you going to pick a fight with?
My emotions keep me far away from that shit
I don't want to engage in any emotional conflicts.
I'm not just talking shit
I'm not just saying things for the sake of it.
I don't talk just to talk bitch
I don't talk unnecessarily.
I'm at the point I don't do shit I don't want to do
I only do what I want to do.
I don't relate to suckas but they gonna feel my pain
I don't associate with weak people but they will understand my struggles.
Being a is disgusting
Being discriminated against is disgusting.
I hate man calling us ugly
I hate people who insult us by calling us ugly.
I'm something that you can't touch
I'm intangible and cannot be affected.
My mind on things, my mind designed
I am focused on my goals and my thinking is calculated.
I'm on them outer lines
I am on the fringes of society.
Like how you trying to define the top tier
How are you trying to define the best/top group?
I'm top of the world, why stop here
I'm at the top and I don't want to stop there.
Niggas got a third chance thanking God everyday
I'm grateful for a new opportunity to succeed.
Thinking how I fell off I would've been a number
Reflecting on the possibility of failure.
This is only for the streets, Don't die this summer
This message is for people from the streets, and a call to stay alive this summer.
I stay lowkey with the 9 in the Hummer
I stay under the radar with a firearm in a Hummer.
45 in the truck, 18 is my number
I have a .45 caliber gun in the truck and 18 is my lucky number.
Keep on playing, niggas tie you up, man
Don't underestimate people, or they will take advantage of you.
Put the kids in the trunk, Glocks in your mouth bout five keys of dope
Threatening to hurt someone's family if they don't do what you want.
And I ran into the south, They need this real dope, I'm in the drought
Going to the south to sell drugs because of a drought in the market where he is from.
About my job professions, I know you love the world, kill the people, This stresses
Talking about the job of killing people and how it's stressful.
Me, like how you gon' forget me
How can you forget about me?
I seen this, assertive death
I have witnessed the death of people through assertive means.
Everybody can't do it and everybody tryna do it, That's a lot of fucking death
Not everyone has the ability to do it, but many people try and this leads to a lot of death.
With this shit close to home, All these soldiers coming home Straight out of war came back and got posted
Many soldiers are coming back to their hometowns after being posted at war.
Like niggas can't talk in their face man
People are not being straightforward in their interactions.
The mack is focused
He is focused on his goals.
Red beam on you, your back is open
Targeting someone with a laser sight is like having their back exposed.
Bullets hit you up like the napkin open
Bullets strike you like when a napkin is opened up.
Your food, wipe the table, back in motion
Clearing the table after a meal so things are back to normal.
Nigga, I'm back posted
I'm back in position.
Thinkin' bout how I got on this poster
Reflecting on how he became famous.
One more chance, I'm feeling closer
He feels like he is getting closer to achieving his goals, but needs another chance.
The game so young but the world so older
The music industry is young, but the world has been around for a long time.
Promised to my boss I won't turn my shoulders
He made a promise to his boss.
Niggas never cold shoulder for the game
People in the music industry don't ignore each other.
Always come in lames, I'ma pimp these bitches for the fame
People who are not genuine try to enter the industry, but he plans to use them for fame.
It's Lil B, nigga
This is Lil B.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Gerard Langella, Hanna Hagglund
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sazin2fly
Today, I was going to my 6th period class, when I noticed in the corner of my eye, a group of kids COOKING and BASED FREESTYLING. Being a fellow Based God worshiper, I joined in and I never felt so accepted in my life. This truly is a movement, Thank you based God.
@Aph4sia
Nice sample from Europe - Open your heart
@bvsouja
Thank you I made this beat
@angelbaby302004
a powerful song, delivered by a powerful talented rapper, the message was so clear!
@lilbpack1
THANK YOU FOR ALL THE LOVE - LIL B
@frozty101
U deserve it💪🏾
@mizu51
legendary
@amntredoe9938
My Patna made this beat, let's link 🤝🏾
@jlb3135
Fire bro
@DaLilNijntje
lil b new 2pac!