Often, die-hard and outspoken fans in the Hip Hop world can discourage others from sharing their true views online. If you’re skeptical about that, go tweet your Top 5 and see how quickly it takes for someone you don’t know to tell you you’re an idiot.
Unfortunately, a lot of strong (and often collective) opinions in the game can keep people away from having some truly engaging conversations. For this reason, Lil B attempted to psych up his audience by offering up a “sorry not sorry” style tweet to launch what he called #hiphophonesty.
Ima start a trend for hip hop! #hiphophonesty Ima keep it real thuggish ruggish bone was classic becuase of singing girl and beat – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) September 22, 2017
According to Lil B, the 1994 song “Thuggish Ruggish Bone,” which was the debut commercial single from Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, was only a classic because of the chorus, which was sung by Shatasha Williams.
It’s easy to argue that Bone’s unique — and now iconic — style helped propel the single, which was certified platinum less than a year after its release. This was also demonstrated by the immense success of the EP that followed, Creepin on Ah Come Up, and the remainder of Bone’s releases throughout the ’90s.
There were few direct responses to his comment, as a large portion of his fanbase may have missed out on the pre-E. 1999 Eternal Bone Thugs era. However, fans of the fast-rapping quintet felt the need to defend the song.
Timeless there is nothing negative about that song
— BIG HAPPY (@KingDezzio) September 22, 2017
U was in kindergarten or pre school when that dropped. You got no context. Bone brought fly new style with that hit #hipophonesty
— Chino (@KingChinoAli) September 22, 2017
And Bizzy Bone
— Chino (@KingChinoAli) September 22, 2017
If you don't enjoy every part of Thuggish Ruggish Bone than you simply ain't about that life. The beat, the hook, every verse #Revolutionary
— 24/7 The Grinder (@hoovpaul) September 22, 2017
The entire song is amazing. Every single sound on the song.
— Corey Cooper (@Notorious_C_E_E) September 22, 2017
Lil B, who recently borrowed the instrumental from Bone’s massive hit “Crossroads” for “My House” on Black Ken, is known to threaten curses on those who appear to be shading anyone considered a legend in the game. He quickly issued a retraction.
Let me shut up bone thugs all were amazing on thuggish ruggish born forgive me #hiphophonesty – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) September 22, 2017
humble, so important.
— The Denim Don Dada (@PaoloSimpson) September 22, 2017
While his “truth” was light-hearted, it did inspire others on his timeline to share their #hiphophonesty, apparently viewing Based God’s timeline as a safe space.
#hiphophonesty illmatic is a tad bit overrated, but still great.
— torque (@crucialboy_) September 22, 2017
#hiphophonesty I’m in the minority when I say I prefer Carter 3 over Carter 2
— Oakl☰y Larry David (@IAmJordanNeel) September 22, 2017
#hiphophonesty Kanye better than jay, Biggie, pac
— ?️EAU?️RAH (@Beaubrah1) September 22, 2017
#hiphophonesty eazy duz it was a classic because of the little girl getting told to shut the fuck up!?✊?
— Poppa Trunk (@TheIllSpawn) September 22, 2017
#hiphophonesty I'm afraid that @chancetherapper will never make anything as good as Acid Rap because he's too happy, and idk how to feel…
— Sky Nicholson (@S_G_Nicholson) September 22, 2017
#hiphophonesty I always thought Cruel Summer was better than Watch the Throne.
— Yeezus Stan (@808kanye) September 22, 2017
@LILBTHEBASEDGOD#hiphophonesty Modern hiphop is a lot more interesting and complex than all that old shit no disrespect tho #TYBG
— Yung Tuggy (@YungTuggy) September 22, 2017
I got another #hiphophonesty@LILBTHEBASEDGOD is a great rapper but has no classics yet
— zootboydead (@Red7Dead) September 22, 2017
While it has yet to reach viral status, Lil B seems to be keeping the movement going.
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(And good luck getting “Thuggish Ruggish Bone” out of your head today.)
Hip hop honesty… I need to see lil Wayne in concert perform all his music up until the carter 2 this is me as a big fan – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) September 22, 2017