Acting

Lil B

Born

1989-08-17 (37)

Place of birth

Berkeley, California, USA

Known for

Acting

Credits

4 titles

Brandon Christopher McCartney, known professionally as Lil B and Lil B The BasedGod, is an American rapper, songwriter, and media personality. He has recorded both solo and as a member of the Berkeley, California-based hip hop group the Pack. His solo work spans several genres, including hip hop, new age, jazz, indie rock and choral music. He calls his alter ego the BasedGod and describes his work as "based"—a term he coined, which denotes a lifestyle of positivity and boldness—and is noted for his extensive use of social media to build an online cult following. McCartney was born on August 17, 1989, in Berkeley, California, and attended high school at Albany High in Albany. He adopted the …

Known for

It's Yours: A Film on Hip-Hop and the Internet poster

2.0

By the dawn of the 21st century, hip-hop sales had reached an all-time high, but one thing has remained the same. The doors were still locked, and the music industry held the keys. Young artists began to self-market on the Internet, ultimately helping to collapse the music industry as we knew it. It’s Yours explores how it became possible to become a rap star through a Twitter account, YouTube site or Myspace page. It tells this story through the unique perspectives of numerous artists, producers, record industry insiders, and music and cultural critics.

It's Yours: A Film on Hip-Hop and the Internet

2020

Lil B “The Based God” is one of modern rap’s most influential figures, a musical trailblazer whose “based” philosophy of open-mindedness and positivity has already shaped countless artists who have followed in his wake. For this very rare motivational experience featuring artists E-40, G-Eazy, Vince Staples, Clams Casino, Lil Yachty, Kreayshawn, Joey Purp, and Lil B himself, Noisey journeyed to Lil B’s hometown of Berkeley, California—and deep within ourselves—to find out what it really means to be based.

Lil B, Believe in Earth: A Very Rare and Based Visual Experience

2017

The BASED generation is here and it's "Takin' Over"! Brandon McCartney, 'Lil B', speaks his mind in this ground-breaking, rule-breaking, heart-felt and very funny DVD, and challenges us all to start imposing the positive!