Jodienda76 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1665868/lil-b-im-gay-cover-art.jhtml?xrs=eml_MTVNews16a-lil-b 'I just wanted to make this to show words don't mean anything,' B tells MTV News of polarizing title. By Rob Markman . Lil B is proud to be gay — or rather he's proud to be happy, as stated on his new album cover, which he revealed Wednesday (June 15) exclusively on "RapFix Live." After announcing that he will be titling his next album I'm Gay, the Based God received criticism from the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation and other rappers and even got death threats from fans. But despite all the hoopla, B's album isn't quite as alarming as many suspected it would be. The cover — which was done by the "Wonton Soup" rapper's artist friend Uncle Grumpy — was made from scratch but based off of a 1970s Ernie Barnes painting titled "Sugar Shack." The famous painting was used in the popular '70s sitcom "Good Times" and as the album cover to Marvin Gaye's 1976 album I Want You. Rap group Camp Lo also threw a nod to the classic work on their 1997 debut Uptown Saturday Night. The Based God, however, put a 2011 spin on the painting, which depicted a club scene that reflected one of Barnes' childhood experiences. B took the painting and broke it down into three parts, showing the steps that people need to take to reach "mental freedom." "Pretty much the album cover, you see it's the three sides of the slavery, mental slavery and mental freedom at the ending where everybody is happy," B said to MTV News. "The reason why I did the I'm Gay album, I really seen that the hip-hop community is being very close-minded and very hateful, very violent." The Berkeley, California, rapper feels that his polarizing album title will help take the sting out of the word "gay" and eventually lead to global acceptance. "People use evil words, money, separation, stuff like that. I just wanted to make this to show words don't mean anything," he said. What the fuck is the big deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
--- Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 how stupid and "who?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Wonder Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Every time someone mentions him, the first thing I think of are his cakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
switchblade330 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 that's the same painting from GOOD TIMES series !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaleidoscope Eyes Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Every time someone mentions him, the first thing I think of are his cakes. Yep, he got some nice bubble cheeks. Someone post pics! He's always sagging too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
switchblade330 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Yep, he got some nice bubble cheeks. Someone post pics! He's always sagging too he got sum yummy dumplings 4 real !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Wonder Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Lil' B got a fat ass! Them yams! Lil B aint so little lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatOtherFan Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 He could get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eli's_rhythm Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 He is so hot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Hew? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetDAYZ Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Yall need to stop that boy is a damn TIPDRILL and ya'll know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaLpHieReBeL516 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 omg why does Sway still have a job im sorry but he sounds so dumb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Baby Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 I somewhat agree with Mr dayz... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 pointless.. it'll sell 10k overall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaldwin Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 I notice he put "I'm Happy" in parentheses under "I'm Gay." So I guess words DO mean something after all.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 I notice he put "I'm Happy" in parentheses under "I'm Gay." So I guess words DO mean something after all.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetDAYZ Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 I notice he put "I'm Happy" in parentheses under "I'm Gay." So I guess words DO mean something after all.... Thats the first thing I noticed when I seen the cover before this thread was even made. And I thought... #SELLOUT That completely knocked down the whole reason on why he was calling the album "GAY" in the first place..so whats the point now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotboy06 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Well in terms of sexual orientation, if he's not gay, he's not gay..but I see where he's getting at..Everyone can be "gay(happy)" on being who they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Well in terms of sexual orientation, if he's not gay, he's not gay..but I see where he's getting at..Everyone can be "gay(happy)" on being who they are. there's no such thing as "gay = happy" in today's society.. the homosexual community took the word gay... as well as the rainbow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotboy06 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 there's no such thing as "gay = happy" in today's society.. the homosexual community took the word gay... as well as the rainbow Well the meaning of the word as gay=happy..I understand the word is used derogatorily now, but I see where Lil B is coming from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Well the meaning of the word as gay=happy..I understand the word is used derogatorily now, but I see where Lil B is coming from. yes.. the meaning of gay is happy... that's the denotation of the word... that's fine and dandy but the connotation of the word is homosexuality... and in this society the connotation of gay >>>>>> Denotation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Baby Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 pointless.. it'll sell 10k overall That is a horrible title and great way to turn off the hip sop crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaldwin Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Thats the first thing I noticed when I seen the cover before this thread was even made. And I thought... #SELLOUT That completely knocked down the whole reason on why he was calling the album "GAY" in the first place..so whats the point now? Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackboy Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Well he was going to name it just "I'm Gay" before the gay crusaders got all their panties up in a bunch and claimed he was using their plight to controversially sell records. I swear they ruin just about every fucking thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackboy Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 yes.. the meaning of gay is happy... that's the denotation of the word... that's fine and dandy but the connotation of the word is homosexuality... and in this society the connotation of gay >>>>>> Denotation There are more societies than this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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