The man, the myth, the Based God Lil B enjoyed quite the low-key 2016. Though the rapper, writer, and public speaker hyped the production of his upcoming mixtape Black Ken throughout the year, he released the tape’s first official single “My House” just this week.
And sure, the infamous Based God curses cast and rescinded upon athletes Kevin Durant and James Harden might have made occasional headlines, but Lil B’s public persona remained relatively quiet otherwise.
Online, however, the artist’s Twitter account tells an entirely different story, one grander than basketball superstition and #FunSpiderFacts.
Known for his social media networking skills, from following 1.47 million Twitter accounts by hand (the account of this writer included) to creating more than 100 Myspace accounts to share his music, the artist born Brandon McCartney peppered his 2016 captain’s tweet log with some of the most entertaining, inspiring, even downright perverse nuggets of internet gold.
But while the Based God has garnered 1.34 million followers over the past seven years, his affinity for retweeting many of his Based believers and auto-tweeting links to his other social media channels have effectively buried his words of wisdom.
So, instead of leaving such unfortunate souls to their own devices to seek out these pockets of positivity, we’ve done the work to bring you the best of the Based God in 2016.
January
Did Rajon rondo try and trip someone on the NBA court please keep things honest Rajon brother we do not want any curses coming – Lil b
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) January 6, 2016
No homo some dudes at the gym be having the tinyest nuts it just be hair there no balls no nothing lol no homo – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) January 10, 2016
David Bowie i love you thank you – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) January 11, 2016
It's really weird to me how people can have sex in front of animals or your pet at home… Like really don't traumatize the animal – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) January 16, 2016
February
The birds are so smart, under the bridge where nobody else can go but them, Speaking to each other and singing through the day. – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) February 4, 2016
Party because you are alive don't party to get high on drugs – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) February 6, 2016
"The BasedGod" just gave me notice he said he's watching kevin durant who is actively cursed and Russell Westbrook.. Go warriors – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) February 7, 2016
I jacked off to lady gaga performing but not the super bowl show, the one where that hot girl was throwing up on her ?? Lol wow gaga – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) February 8, 2016
You see how " The BASEDGOD " blessed the NBA golden state warriors and the oracle arena now they have made Nba history wow – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) February 11, 2016
Bless Kim kardashians kids and Kanye west west kids with good health and blessings as well as all other children around the world! – lil b
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) February 22, 2016
March
Holding trash in my car or my pocket is better then throwing trash outside,I rather wait until I'm near a recycling bin or trash can – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) March 13, 2016
Herpes and stds/stis are serious and we all deserve honesty, so please keep open communication to the ones you share special times. – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) March 26, 2016
If you are gay you should be happy cuz you are alive and a great human! If you are not gay you should be happy because you are alive – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) March 29, 2016
April
To all the guys and girls in Highscool please do not be sad/ hard on yourself if nobody ask you to prom or you don't go, I love you – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) April 8, 2016
The power of " The BasedGods" curse made James harden get record most turnovers this year and the Warriors Nba most wins record – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) April 11, 2016
Ima be totally honest and Ima get backlash since lil b is talking video games.. I'm not a Zelda kinda guy I'm more final fantasy – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) April 22, 2016
Sad to say but James harden has been cursed by "The BasedGod" this whole season.. smh the Warriors have been blessed tho TYBG – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) April 28, 2016
May
"The BasedGod" sends @NBA @ATLHawks blessings in the second round playoffs to they team and staff, NO players are cursed on the team – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) May 1, 2016
I can tell that Portland Oregon is a very conscious city from the people all the way down to the building architecture, I'm proud – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) May 4, 2016
I just came to a huge conclusion that if you are a separatist or racist or want to persevere your "race" you are against evolution! – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) May 4, 2016
Deadpool is a fake ass Spider-Man that wants to be batman also that pays no respect to spawn or the ones before him fuck dead pool – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) May 9, 2016
I'm going to ask " The BasedGod " about the Warriors and send blessings to the whole team again and again @warriors @OracleArena – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) May 14, 2016
Just got word from " The BasedGod " that the thunder will not be beating the Warriors in the playoffs series,Durant is still cursed – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) May 16, 2016
I'm thinking about talking to "The BasedGod" about potentially cursing deangelo Russell of the Lakers for setting up nick young – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) May 21, 2016
Kevin durant is fighting through the curse this is a beautiful thing to See – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) May 23, 2016
CALL ME KLAY THOMPSON CUZ I WONT SAVE A BITCH IF KLAY WONT SAVE THEN I WONT SAVE I BEEN TOLD YALL ABOUT KLAY YEARS AGO – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) May 29, 2016
Yeah, it was a big month for the Based God and his curses…
Yea ok y'all a spider is not a insect like a tomato is a fruit assholes – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) May 30, 2016
I'm personally asking " The BasedGod " today to curse anyone or weapon/maker who supports weapons of mass destruction or nuclear WP – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) May 27, 2016
What an interesting tweet just seven months later, huh?
From my recent observations of local insects I can tell that spiders grow very fast! There is a small spider I have been watching – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) May 30, 2016
June
Have you felt a spiderweb lately? They are very strong and it makes you think spiders are up to something very cool – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) June 5, 2016
With the response of the people I'm willing to consider lifting the curse off d Russell IF he plays Lil B In a game of 21 basketball – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) June 10, 2016
In not here to cut people off when I'm driving When I'm inside or outside the car I'm the same loving driver that wears his seatbelt – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) June 11, 2016
People are so funny and slow I hear them sometimes say I was excited until I found out he follows 1.3 million well bitch you do that – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) June 12, 2016
Shouts out to my states attorney general and the federal government !! I love you and thank you both – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) June 18, 2016
I am the United States – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) June 23, 2016
Lil B must have been feeling particularly patriotic that week.
"If KD goes to the New York Knicks I am willing to lift the curse" wow!! "The BasedGod" just told me to say this!!! Wow!! – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) June 24, 2016
July
I'm never going to ask somebody where they are from or where they were born.. It doesn't matter, they are human!, and if not its OK – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) July 1, 2016
Uhh, what do you mean, “if they’re not human…”?
I just hurt an insect, that was not right.. Honestly I took its life on accident.. My fear resulted in a peaceful life form gone now – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) July 3, 2016
We’ve all been there, Lil B.
Humans are sooo stupid and need to be crushed like the bugs we kill everyday I am a piece of shit for hurting the insect i love u.. – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) July 3, 2016
I wanna say I really apologize for what I said about humans. Just because I'm disappointed with myself is not humans fault I LOVE U – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) July 3, 2016
Lil B is honestly hashtag decent human being goals.
to me if you see a snail and step on it.. I don't want to be your friend.. you are not my kind of human you are insensitive – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) July 4, 2016
Has anyone told you they love you today, Do you believe them? Do you believe life loves you? I believe life loves you,Damn your cool – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) July 18, 2016
I'm aspiring to grow older right now I'm 40 years old I confess… Also I love you and I'm soooooo happy to be a cutie – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) July 29, 2016
For the record, Lil B was 26 at the time he posted this tweet.
August
I love you!! DM ME If you are in Russia right now?!!!! I'm in Moscow Russia right now I love Vladimir Putin and I love russia!!! – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) August 6, 2016
OK buddy, let’s not get too excited on the Vladimir Putin love here…
Rip to Capitol steez I used to feel so devastated NY Wasup real emcees Wasup real hip hop Wasup east coast real hip hop Wasup – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) August 11, 2016
Lil b in nature! Wow Russian DOG!!! COLLECT ! LIL B IN NATURE FINDS CALM DOG HANGING OUT AND DECIDES TO BE … https://t.co/Ab31acXA6N
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) August 12, 2016
Yes, OK, this is not actually a tweet, but it’s too good to pass up—just look at how nature-y Lil B’s nature walk is.
This year Nba basketball will be very fun and even tho he almost was cursed Russell Westbrook will have a great season! Let' go thun – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) August 28, 2016
Also colin kapernick is not cursed!! He was not disrespecting the USA ! We shall continue to keep the love and support going for all – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) August 28, 2016
Solidarity—we dig it.
Free the house cats and dogs give them the choice to see if they want to stay! My adopted cat keke wants to stay We both love you – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) September 1, 2016
A pet take so hot you might just get burned.
September
Lil B for Lil boss let's get it – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) September 6, 2016
The best gift is love and real love I don't care what y'all try to say or lil jokes you think is funny in 2016… Love is the best – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) September 8, 2016
Brb, forever calling memes “lil jokes.”
hey bby – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) September 13, 2016
This is much more kind than any message I would mention Tomi Lahren with.
girls and guys! Please stop lying to people only because you want sex or money not cool!!! everyone is not a groupie!!! or a meanie! – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) September 16, 2016
Honestly this deserves a million retweets.
Florida will not be cursed! ! Go Florida!! – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) September 19, 2016
just registered to vote! i love you!!!!!!!! – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) September 27, 2016
Lil B expands his patriotism.
October
Riding in uber shows people's poor driving skills I like to stay at least 8 cars separate to give space if need to brake immediately- lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) October 5, 2016
He’s also a huge fan of defensive driving, we see.
What's more important ? To complete the job? Or….. the values of the person that is working on the job to be completed? Thank you – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) October 15, 2016
We’re welcome.
There's some table manner crap I don't agree with so they saying if u got food stuck in ur teeth ur supposed to wait to fix? NOPE! – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) October 18, 2016
Stop pressuring girls that send Lil B pictures for them to send you pictures! Stop trying to /manipulate or pressure! NOT COOL CHILL – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) October 21, 2016
I'm adopting this cat based solely on the merits of its personality and how we connect, not how cute it can look on videos/pics.. – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) October 23, 2016
Tweeted like a true animal lover.
Life's so goood becuase new lil B art/music will change the world !!! Also how are you tonight do you love me? If not unfollow – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) October 29, 2016
The Based God has spoken.
November
thank you! You are the legend and truly brave – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) November 7, 2016
Sending my love to the people of the United States right now, this is the tone of the people right now – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) November 9, 2016
I personally felt the love via tweet on that day.
Do all dogs and cats speak the same language ? Can a 6month old adopted dog communicate with a domesticated 5 year old dog? Love u – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) November 10, 2016
Wasup legend I respect ur love for art and music we talk more soon what I have on my hands is the THE future – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) November 25, 2016
also thank you for showing some of that wu tang album – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) November 25, 2016
Anyone else starting to see a pattern here with Lil B’s problematic faves?
" The BasedGod " has words for Kanye west … he says you are a legend and black Ken mixtape is also a tribute, must I repose.. LOVE – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) November 27, 2016
I do believe and no dinosaurs existed.. giraffes are super horses and whales are super fish, sea lions are dogs and fish combined – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) November 29, 2016
December
Also I'm disappointed with Whole Foods Berkeley Ca gillman who is selling out of date cat food! YES out of date cat food! Get real! – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) December 11, 2016
also follow me – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) December 12, 2016
If there’s anything I’ve learned from the Based God, it’s to never stop hustling.
No means no ! Also you do not need to use drugs to have sex or to seem cool! Being sober is cool and amazing sober love! And friends – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) December 12, 2016
Shouts out to @MartinShkreli one love! – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) December 15, 2016
If you are scared of black cats you might be racist to – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) December 19, 2016
Honestly, yeah.
Christmas don't mean shit to me I'm fina get this Grammy for the world and music and it means more then Grammy or platnium – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) December 25, 2016
Fuck cancer and no respect for stomach issues and diseases Fuck em!!! Fuck breast cancer colon cancer and diabetes and ALL THT !! – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) December 26, 2016
You’re welcome, and may your 2017 be blessed by the Based God, too.