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I'm Gay (I'm Happy)
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I'm Gay (I'm Happy) Image
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews What's this?

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6.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 40 Ratings

  • Summary: The California rapper received death threats after revealing the title of this digitally released album.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Pitchfork
    Jul 14, 2011
    81
    So while I'm Gay isn't a definitive statement, it is an especially compelling point on a bizarre trajectory, one that feels worth keeping around.
  2. The Boston Phoenix
    Jul 19, 2011
    75
    The thread that tethers I'm Gay to the rest of Lil B's immense, sprawling catalogue is his earnest loyalty to the central tenets of the "based" movement: love and positivity in the face of adversity.
  3. Slant Magazine
    Jul 13, 2011
    70
    I'm Gay (I'm Happy) isn't sly and intertextual, it's an alternate universe beholden only to its own laws.
  4. The A.V. Club
    Jul 26, 2011
    67
    Listeners who buy into B's unique worldview on I'm Gay (I'm Happy) will quickly discover that while he's far from a political trailblazer, at least he's completely sincere.
  5. XXL
    Jul 13, 2011
    60
    Lil B die-hards may accuse I'm Gay of pandering to hip-hop purists; in reality, though, the project's production is high quality and inventive.
  6. DJ Booth
    Aug 4, 2011
    60
    We'll simply have to look at I'm Gay as a sign that B might not prove to be the flash in the pan that so many haters hope he is.
  7. Drowned In Sound
    Aug 23, 2011
    60
    There is no doubt that this side of Lil B is his most genuine and I'm sure as a statement Im Gay (Im Happy) is sincere just not quite how you might have assumed.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. JordanDaBarclay
    Apr 9, 2013
    10
    This album is good, SWAG. It is really good, SWAG. the beats are really good, SWAG. It taught me how to cook, SWAG. the lyrics positive,This album is good, SWAG. It is really good, SWAG. the beats are really good, SWAG. It taught me how to cook, SWAG. the lyrics positive, SWAG. Swag swag swag swag swag, SWAG. swag swag swag swag swag swag swag swag swag swag swag swag swag, SWAG.… Expand
  2. Trillmatic
    Nov 6, 2011
    9
    The production on this album really makes this album great. Lil B's lyrics are not the best, however he has a positive message, and trulyThe production on this album really makes this album great. Lil B's lyrics are not the best, however he has a positive message, and truly enjoys what he does.… Expand
  4. clem666
    Oct 22, 2021
    7
    Eventually a rapper with an acceptance message ! 'I'm Gay', modified by 'I'm Gay (I'm Happy)' after the many controversies the rapper wentEventually a rapper with an acceptance message ! 'I'm Gay', modified by 'I'm Gay (I'm Happy)' after the many controversies the rapper went through, is another of the numerous bricks constituting Lil B's discography. Here (finally) it sounds way more as an album rather than another mixtape.

    Lil B showcased interesting samples during this project and tackled many deep subjects. Sometimes way too superficially, sometimes in a way more profound sense. He even gets socio-political and constructive from time to time ! Lil B compiles in here many of his today's life observations even if he often forgets in a weird way to connect those with the rest of the the main storyline. The production is interesting even if some tracks definitely sounds foggy, drafty or unclear. According to me it participates to the beauty of the record. 'Unchain Me' and 'Gon Be Okay' are the more precise examples to demonstrate it.

    However this 44-minute long album sounds endless as the last tracks feels unnecessary. Lil B's jaded and lazy flow definitely doesn't help to get over this particular impression. Considering adding a featuring or two wouldn't have been a repelling idea to help Lil B getting diversified.    … Expand
  5. JayTwisted
    Oct 28, 2011
    5
    The album wasn't able to stick with me. He seems to be in the works of becoming the "joker of rap" but some rappers have that covered already.The album wasn't able to stick with me. He seems to be in the works of becoming the "joker of rap" but some rappers have that covered already. For sure hes talented, but he's yet to put all the pieces of the puzzles together.… Expand
  6. xMontano
    Feb 14, 2014
    0
    if you looked up garbage in the dictionary, you'll find this as an example. if you have trouble going to the bathroom, no worries, just useif you looked up garbage in the dictionary, you'll find this as an example. if you have trouble going to the bathroom, no worries, just use this "album: as a natural laxative.… Expand

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