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.
I'm Jim Carrey
Lil B Lyrics
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My name is Jim Carrey tim Carrey
I'm George Clooney cause I don't give a fuck
I'm Ashton Kutcher i'm Brad Pitt
I'm In a movie my life's a movie
I'm happy bitch cause I'm real groovy
Like Midget Mane i'm not a midget man
I got my vans i fuck with every day
Cause I'm that real i make my shoes
I make any fucking thing I do
Into a masterpiece to a masterpiece
To a masterpiece to a masterpiece
B-town, bitch check me out
Based lil Boss, mane
We ain't playing, mane we rap for respect
I be in this fucking bitch
Like man, I'm tatted on my neck
I said it again real shit
That shit hurt like a bitch
Gotta feel my pain fuck with me in the rain
In the clouds in the sunny days
I'm just a sunny dude i'm in the sunny day
That's what I smoke purple haze
It turns to green or some other color
My life is heem cause I'm heem
Yes mam, yes sir, bitch cut the checks sir
We on some other shit
Yes sizzur, for shizzur i just slizzur
With all my wizards
Fucking with these young bizzurs nope (yeah)
These Young gizzrls calls me a wizard
I ain't playing hizzur, for shizzur
I'm in this bizzur, for shizzur fuck it
I'm trying to talk real
Cause I'm thinking nothing of it
Blow my - in public
I'm that real, I'm that ill i'm that pretty
I pull stare at me
In this broad oh my God
Oh my God sally, oh my God
I'm Jim Carrey i'm Brad Pitt
I'm Tom Cruise i'm -
I'm George Clooney (I'm Spiderman?)
Light me up lil B in this bitch
Having fun in the motherfucking booth
Cause that's what the fuck I do
Based boys it's your boy Lil Boss
You know what I'm saying?
Shouts out to Three 6 i was eating a bagel
Rapping this too that was hella crazy
Cause I love y'all
Look out for that new book coming soon too
Eating a bagel eating a bagel
Where's my legos
(New pains?) coming soon too
And that bagel was hella good
It had butter on it
The song "I'm Jim Carrey" by rapper Lil B is a stream of consciousness-style freestyle rap that touches on a number of subjects, including celebrity culture, self-image, and creative output. At its core, the song seems to be an ode to the power of self-belief, as Lil B declares himself to be a number of different famous actors, each one representing a different aspect of his own personality. He proclaims himself to be "happy bitch cause I'm real groovy" and likens himself to Midget Mane, another rapper who frequently collaborates with Lil B.
Throughout the song, Lil B references his tattoos and the vans he wears every day, implying that these external signifiers are a reflection of his inner self. He also touches on the pain that he's felt in his life, such as when he says that "That shit hurt like a bitch" about his tattoos. However, Lil B seems to suggest that this pain is fuel for his creative output, which he likens to a "masterpiece." Despite his self-confidence, Lil B ends the song by expressing gratitude for his fans and announcing that he has some new projects in the works.
Line by Line Meaning
Based freestyle, on deck i got tats on deck
Starting off with a freestyle rap, I have lots of tattoos ready to be shown off.
My name is Jim Carrey tim Carrey
I'm inspired by Jim Carrey and his free-spirited attitude towards life.
I'm George Clooney cause I don't give a fuck
I have the confidence and carefree attitude of George Clooney.
I'm Ashton Kutcher i'm Brad Pitt
I feel like I have the suaveness and charm of both Ashton Kutcher and Brad Pitt.
I'm In a movie my life's a movie
I view my life as a movie, with all the ups and downs captured on camera.
I'm happy bitch cause I'm real groovy
I'm happy and carefree because I embrace my unique style and personality.
Like Midget Mane i'm not a midget man
Similar to Midget Mane, I'm not actually a small person despite the stage name.
My dick is huge on them shoes
I'm confident and proud of who I am, even down to the size of my genitals. My footwear only amplifies it.
I got my vans i fuck with every day
I wear Vans shoes every day, a testament to my authenticity and love for casual footwear.
Cause I'm that real i make my shoes
My personality and style are so authentic that my shoes match who I am.
I make any fucking thing I do
I have the power to turn any situation or activity into a success.
Into a masterpiece to a masterpiece
I turn ordinary things into masterpieces, showcasing my creativity and talent.
B-town, bitch check me out
Check out my skills and abilities from Berkeley, or B-town.
Based lil Boss, mane
I'm the boss of my own life and I live by the principle of Based.
We ain't playing, mane we rap for respect
I take my craft seriously and I rap to earn respect.
I be in this fucking bitch
I am confident and unafraid, ready to take on any challenge.
Like man, I'm tatted on my neck
I'm so committed to who I am that I showcase it through tattoos on my neck.
I said it again real shit
I'm emphasizing the truth and authenticity of what I say, often repetition stresses my point.
That shit hurt like a bitch
Some things in life are painful such that I feel it all over my body.
Gotta feel my pain fuck with me in the rain
I show my emotions and pain in my craft and challenge you to feel it, even on a wet and dreary day.
In the clouds in the sunny days
I'm enjoying my life every day, both on good and bad days.
I'm just a sunny dude i'm in the sunny day
I have a sunny disposition and mentality towards life.
That's what I smoke purple haze
I enjoy smoking marijuana, and Purple Haze is one of my preferred strains.
It turns to green or some other color
Sometimes the marijuana I smoke has different colors, like green or brown.
My life is heem cause I'm heem
My life is cool and relaxed because I'm true to myself, living the way I want.
Yes mam, yes sir, bitch cut the checks sir
I'm commanding respect and money, ready to receive what is rightfully mine.
We on some other shit
My crew and I are always on something new and innovative.
Yes sizzur, for shizzur i just slizzur
I speak in slang and make up words to add character to my persona.
With all my wizards
I have a team of talented individuals around me, like wizards who help me create magic.
Fucking with these young bizzurs nope (yeah)
I am not afraid to support and work with young go-getters.
These Young gizzrls calls me a wizard
The young women I work with call me a wizard, a reference to my magical and successful powers.
I ain't playing hizzur, for shizzur
I am dead serious and committed to my craft and beliefs.
I'm in this bizzur, for shizzur fuck it
I'm fully committed to my career and the things I do for fun.
I'm trying to talk real
I'm always honest and keeping things authentic, even when I'm rapping.
Cause I'm thinking nothing of it
I don't think twice about keeping it real or speaking my mind.
Blow my - in public
I am unafraid to do whatever I want, even if it's controversial or provocative.
I'm that real, I'm that ill i'm that pretty
I have a confident and bold attitude towards life, no matter what it brings.
I pull stare at me
I attract attention and have a magnetic personality.
In this broad oh my God
Everywhere I go, both women and men pay attention to who I am.
Oh my God sally, oh my God
People can't help but exclaim in awe of who I am.
I'm Jim Carrey i'm Brad Pitt
I feel the same level of confidence and fame as both Jim Carrey and Brad Pitt.
I'm Tom Cruise i'm -
I embody the same level of suavity and charisma as Tom Cruise.
I'm George Clooney (I'm Spiderman?)
I have the same level of charm and carefree attitude as George Clooney, and I joke about being Spiderman as well.
Light me up lil B in this bitch
I'm guiding and leading the way as Lil B in my crew.
Having fun in the motherfucking booth
I enjoy my craft and talent so much that I have fun no matter where I perform it.
Based boys it's your boy Lil Boss
I'm reminding my fans that I'm the boss and living by the principle of Based.
You know what I'm saying?
I'm asking if my fans can relate to what I'm rapping about.
Shouts out to Three 6 i was eating a bagel
I'm giving a shoutout to Three 6 Mafia and reminiscing about a time when I was eating a bagel.
Rapping this too that was hella crazy
The act of rapping this specific freestyle was an intense and surreal experience for me.
Cause I love y'all
I appreciate my fans and supporters deeply.
Look out for that new book coming soon too
I'm teasing about the release of a new book and encouraging my fans to keep an eye out for it.
Eating a bagel eating a bagel
I'm enjoying the simple pleasures in life and mentioning it twice to emphasize it.
Where's my legos
I'm feeling playful and making a silly comment about wanting to find my Lego toys.
(New pains?) coming soon too
I'm suggesting the possibility of a new album or project in the works.
And that bagel was hella good
I'm mentioning again how delicious that bagel I ate was earlier.
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Don
i listen to lil b cuz he makes all my friends mad as shit
drac
I LOVE THIS GUY JUST BECAUSE I CAN'T STOP LAUGHING A BAGEL WTF HAHAHAHAHAHA BASED FOR SURE
Raequon Jones
"I have to admit, at first I was skeptical of this Lil B character, but now that I think back, I owe this him my career, TYBG" - Beethoven
Marques Mosley
"like man im tatted on my neck..ill say it again..real shit.....that shit hurt like a bitch" lmao
alluwant55
"and that bagel was hella good.....had butter on it!"
Shiesty1
"I'm Eating" - Lil b
Keith Smerbeck
This is the jam that is going to catapult me into September. You read it here first. Keith Smerbeck making a big splash.
TheDomanation13
I know that alot of people listen to Lil B ironically, but I genuinely like him as an actual artist.
UGLYBITCHSTOPIT
TheDomanation13 luv
kingcamilo
i was eatin a bagel while makin this too it was hella crazy!