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"The Bigger Picture" Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
Trade my 4x4 for a G63, ain't no more free Lil Steve
I gave 'em chance and chance and chance again, I even done told them please
I find it crazy the police'll shoot you and know that you dead, but still tell you to freeze
f*cked up, I seen what I seen
I guess that mean hold him down if he say he can't breathe
It's too many mothers that's grieving
They killing us for no reason
Been going on for too long to get even
Throw us in cages like dogs and hyenas
I went to court and they sent me to prison
My mama was crushed when they said I can't leave
First I was drunk, then I sobered up quick
When I heard all that time that they gave to Taleeb
He got a life sentence plus
We just some products of our environment
How the f*ck they gon' blame us?
You can't fight fire with fire
I know, but at least we can turn up the flames some
Every colored person ain't dumb and all whites not racist
I be judging by the mind and heart, I ain't really into faces
f*cked up, the way that we livin' is not getting better, you gotta know how to survive
Crazy, I had to tell all of my loved ones to carry a gun when they going outside
Stare in the mirror whenever you drive
Overprotective, go crazy for mine
You gotta pay attention to the signs
Seem like the blind following the blind
Thinking 'bout everything that's going on
I boost security up at my home
I'm with my kind if they right or they wrong
I call him now, he'll pick up the phone
And it's five in the morning, he waking up on it
Tell 'em wherever I'm at, then they comin'
I see blue lights, I get scared and start runnin'
That sh*t be crazy, they 'posed to protect us
Throw us in handcuffs and arrest us
While they go home at night, that sh*t messed up
Knowing we needed help, they neglect us
Wondering who gon' make them respect us
I can see in your eye that you fed up
f*ck around, got my shot, I won't let up
They know that we a problem together
They know that we can storm any weather
[Chorus]
It's bigger than black and white
It's a problem with the whole way of life
It can't change overnight
But we gotta start somewhere
Might as well gon' 'head start here
We done had a hell of a year
I'ma make it count while I'm here
God is the only man I fear
[Verse 2]
f*ck it, I'm goin' on the front line
He gon' bust your ass if you come past that gun line
You know when the storm go away, then the sun shine
You gotta put your head in the game when it's crunch time
I want all my sons to grow up to be monsters
I want all my daughters to show out in public
Seems like we losing our country
But we gotta stand up for something, so this what it comes to
Every video I see on my conscience
I got power, now I gotta say somethin'
Corrupted police been the problem where I'm from
But I'd be lying if I said it was all of them
I ain't do this for the trend, I don't follow them
Altercations with the law, had a lot of them
People speaking for the people, I'm proud of them
Stick together, we can get it up out of them
I can't lie like I don't rap about killing and dope, but I'm telling my youngins to vote
I did what I did 'cause I didn't have no choice or no hope, I was forced to just jump in and go
This bullsh*t is all that we know, but it's time for a change
Got time to be serious, no time for no games
We ain't takin' no more, let us go from them chains
God bless they souls, every one of them names
[Verse 3]
They trainin' officers to kill us, then shootin' protestors with these rubber bullets
They regular people, I know that they feel it
These scars too deep to heal us
What happened to COVID? Nobody remember
It ain't makin' sense, I'm just here to vent
It happen to one of your people, it's different
We get it, the system is wicked, just learn how to pick it
Knowledge is power, I swear I'm a witness, I know that I'm gifted
I won't go too deep 'cause I'm scared they'll get me
Ain't scared to admit it, some sh*t I can't mention
It's people who can, well, here's the chance
I won't take the stand, but I'll take a stand for what I believe
Must not be breathing the air that I breathe
You know that the way that I bleed, you can bleed
I never been a fan of police
But my neighborhood know I try to keep peace
So it's only right that I get in the streets
March for a reason, not just on GP
Our people died for us to be free
f*ck do you mean? This was a dream
Now we got the power that we need to have
They don't want us with it and that's why they mad, yeah
#LilBaby #TheBiggerPicture
Content
Protests continue amid a growing national outcry over the death of George, Floyd.(No, Justice, No, Peace), Last, Night, peaceful protests in Minneapolis escalated as demonstrators clashed with police, who fired tear gas and rubber bullets., The main message that they have is that they want to see the officers involved.
They want to see those officers arrested.
Trade.
My 4x4 for a G63 Ain’t, no more free.
Lil Steve I gave them chance and chance and chance again, I even done told them, please I find it crazy.
The police will shoot you and know that you dead, but still tell you to freeze Fucced up I seen what I seen I.
Guess that mean hold him down if he say, he can’t breath, It’s, too, many mothers that grieving They killing us for no reason Been going on for too long to get even Throw us in cages like dogs and hyenas I went to court.
And they sent me to prison.
My, mama was crushed when they said, I, can’t leave First I was drunk, then I sobered up quick.
When I heard all that time they gave to Taleeb He got a life sentence.
Plus We, just some products of our environment, How, the fucc they gone blame us.
You can’t fight fire with fire.
I know, but at least we can turn up the flames.
Some Every colored person, ain’t dumb, And, all Whites, not racist I be judging by the mind and heart I ain’t, really into faces.
Fucced up the way that we livin is not getting’ better.
You gotta know how to survive Crazy I had to tell all of my loved ones to carry a gun when they going outside Stare in the mirror.
Whenever you drive Overprotective, go crazy for mine, You gotta pay attention to the signs Seems like the blind, following the blind Thinking ‘bout, everything that’s going on I boost security up in my home I’m with my kind if they right, or they wrong I call him.
Now he’ll pick up the phone And.
It’s 5 in the morning.
He waking up on it Tell them wherever I’m at then they comin’ I, see, blue, lights, I, get scared and start runnin’ That sh*t, be crazy.
They supposed to protect us.
Throw us in handcuffs and arrest us.
While.
They go home at night, that sh*t messed up Knowing.
We needed help.
They neglect us Wondering who goin make them respect us.
I can see in your eye that you fed up f*ck around got my shot, I, won’t, let up They know that we a problem together, They know that we can storm any weather, It’s bigger than Black and White It’s a problem with the whole way of life.
It can’t change overnight But.
We gotta start some where Might as well gone ‘head start here We done had a hell of a year I’m goin make it count while I’m here God is the only man I fear, f*ck.
It I’m goin on the front line, He goin bust, yo’ ass.
If you come pass that gun line, You know when the storm go away Then the sunshine, U gotta put your head in the game.
When.
It’s crunch time.
I want all my sons to grow up to be monsters.
I want all my daughters to show out in public Seems, like we losing our country But.
We gotta stand up for something So this.
What it comes to Every video I, see on my conscious I got power.
Now I gotta say, somethin’, Corrupted, police been the problem where I’m from But I would be lying.
If I said, it was all of ‘em I didn’t do this for the trend.
I.
Don’t follow them Altercations with the law, had a lot of ‘em People speaking for the people I’m proud of ‘em Stick together.
We can get it up out of ‘em I, can’t lie like I.
Don’t rap about killing and dope But I’m, telling my youngins’ to vote I did what I did cuz.
I didn’t have no choice or no hope I was forced to just jump in and go.
This bullsh*t is all that we know, But.
It’s time for a change Got time to be serious No time for no games, We ain’t, takin’.
No more Let us.
Go from them chains, God bless their souls, every one of the names, And It’s bigger than Black and White It’s a problem with the whole way of life.
It can’t change overnight.
But we gotta start some where Might as well.
Go ‘head and start here We done had a hell of a year I’m goin make it count while I’m here God is the only man I.
Fear, They trainin’ officers to kill us.
They shootin’ protestors with these rubber bullets, They regular people, I know that they feel it These scars too deep to heal us.
What happen to covid Nobody.
Remember, it ain’t makin sense, I’m just here to vent It happened to one of yo, people.
It’s different.
We.
Get it.
The system is wicked just learn how to pick it Knowledge is power.
I swear, I’m, a witness I know that I’m gifted I won’t go, too deep, cuz, I’m scared.
They’ll get me, I, ain’t scared to admit.
It some sh*t I can’t mention It’s, people who can, well, here’s the chance I.
Won’t take the stand But.
I’Ll.
Take a stand for what I believe Must, not be breathing the air that I breathe, You know, the way that I bleed you can bleed I, never been a fan of police But.
My neighborhood know, I try to keep peace So.
It’s only right I get in the streets March for a reason, not just on GP Our.
People died for us to be free.
f*ck.
Do you mean This was a dream Now.
We got the power that we need to have They.
Don’t want us with it.
And that’s why they mad It’s bigger than Black and White It’s, a problem with the whole way of life, It can’t change, overnight, But.
We gotta start some where Might as well gone ‘head start here We done had a hell of a year I’m goin make it count while I’m here God is the only man I fear, It’s bigger than Black and White It’s a problem with the whole way of life.
It can’t change, overnight, But.
We gotta start some where Might as well gone ‘head start here We done had a hell of a year I’m goin make it count while I’m here God is the only man I fear.
FAQs
Charles Holmes of Rolling Stone summarized the song and its concept: "Baby raps like a torrent, sprinting across the beat as he tries to come to grips with the weeks-long protests calling for justice after the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and countless others.
What is The Bigger Picture Lil Baby music video about? ›
Charles Holmes of Rolling Stone summarized the song and its concept: "Baby raps like a torrent, sprinting across the beat as he tries to come to grips with the weeks-long protests calling for justice after the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and countless others.
How much money did Lil Baby make from The Bigger Picture? ›
Lil Baby revealed that he's going to donate the $1.5 million he made from his single, "The Bigger Picture," to an organization or charity of his choice.
What inspired Lil Baby to make the song The Bigger Picture? ›
Baby explained “The Bigger Picture” was inspired by his life experience, but the outcry over Floyd's death gave him the opportunity to speak on the problems plaguing Black communities. “I seen the uproar, and now it's easier for me to make a song [about it],” he said. “Because I've been living like this.”
What songs were played in Lil Baby documentary? ›
Untrapped: The Story of Lil Baby
- I Remember. Performed by Marlo.
- "All of a Sudden: Performed by Lil Baby and Moneybagg.
- My Dawg. Performed by Lil Baby.
- Freestyle. Performed by Lil Baby.
- Pure Cocaine. Performed by Lil Baby.
- Close Friends. Performed by Lil Baby.
- Drip Too Hard. Performed by Lil Baby and Gunna.
- Heatin' Up.
The Bigger Picture became the highest charting song of Lil Baby's career, at least in terms of being the lead artist, debuting and peaking at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. It also earned him two Grammy Nominations at the 63rd Grammy Awards, Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song.
What song did Lil Baby win a Grammy for? ›
The following year, he released the collaborative album The Voice of the Heroes with rapper Lil Durk and won the Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance for his performance on the song "Hurricane" with Kanye West and The Weeknd. Lil Baby's third album It's Only Me became his third consecutive number-one album.
How much does Lil Baby charge per show? ›
When Charlamagne Tha God asked him to clarify how much he gets, Lil Baby stared into the camera and reiterated that he's earning $400,000 per show. He also estimated that he does 100 shows a year, so putting that into perspective, that means that he's potentially lost out on $40 million because of the pandemic.
How much do Lil Baby get paid per show? ›
How Much Does Lil Baby Make Per Show Today? According to an interview from 2020, Lil Baby makes $400,000 per show.
How much did Lil Baby donate to BLM? ›
“Lawyers ,Bonds , Play Grounds , Jobs , youth activities , things that WE can really benefit off of.” I got 1.5 million dollars to donate off of “Bigger Picture “ I want the money to go we're it's needed. Lil Baby released “The Bigger Picture” on June 12 during protests for the killing of George Floyd.
"Whatever you do, don't lose yourself." - Lil Baby. Lil Baby to this day has kept his identity in check, not changing his ways for anybody or anything, which is something most rappers can't say they've done. He's kept it genuine throughout his whole journey, and he's stayed true to himself.
What song did Lil Baby perform at the grammys 2023? ›
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon today announced that Grammy® Award-winner and multiplatinum recording artist Lil Baby will take the KCA stage for a performance of "California Breeze," a standout track from his chart-topping third studio album, It's Only Me.
What album made Lil Baby famous? ›
He rose to fame, recognition, and mainstream popularity after releasing his first mixtape, “Perfect Timing,” in 2017, which featured Young Thug and Lil Yachty. In 2018, he released his debut studio album “Harder Than Ever”; it ended up being certified R.I.A.A. platinum.
Who signed Lil Baby first? ›
How many charting songs does Lil Baby have? ›
With 20 debuts, Lil Baby ups his career total to 131 Hot 100-charting songs, passing Chris Brown (113) and Nicki Minaj (125) for the seventh-most. Drake leads all acts with 278, followed by the Glee Cast (207), Lil Wayne (183), Taylor Swift (168), Future (152) and Kanye West (141).
Who shot the Lil Baby documentary? ›
And there through it all–the award shows, the concerts, and even those quiet scenes at home–was Joshua Charow. The New York-based cinematographer has been following and documenting the rapper for the past few years, and shares that this one spent at home was one of his favorites to shoot.
Has Lil Baby ever had a #1 song? ›
Billboard 200: Lil Baby's 'It's Only Me' is #1, but Bad Bunny won't let go of #2.
What is Lil Baby's hardest song? ›
Lil Baby Hardest Songs 🔥 Lil Baby All Songs
- Southside. Lil Baby.
- Back On. Quality Control, Lil Baby.
- Narcs. Lil Baby.
- Freestyle. Lil Baby.
- Woah. Lil Baby.
- Out The Mud. Lil Baby, Future.
- All Of A Sudden. Lil Baby, Moneybagg Yo.
- Exotic. Lil Baby, Starlito.
Lil Baby Earns Third No. 1 With 'It's Only Me'; 'Unholy' by Sam Smith and Kim Petras Tops Hot 100; Red Hot Chili Peppers Chart Second Album of 2022.
Who is the only rapper to win a Grammy? ›
As Billboard continues to highlight music achievements throughout Black History Month, today we're highlighting Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff winning the first rap GRAMMY in 1989 and why they boycotted the ceremony.
8-year-old Leah Peasall, who won in 2002 after being featured on the "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" soundtrack, holds the record as the youngest-ever Grammy winner. Blue Ivy Carter, at 9, became the second-youngest in 2021.
Who is the youngest person to win a Grammy for best album? ›
Billie Eilish is the youngest artist to win Album of the Year as a lead. She was 18 years old, while winning for her album When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? in 2020.
How much does Jay Z charge for a show? ›
Sean Carter, aka Jay Z, reportedly puts a cool $3 million in his pocket per show. Jay Z's prodigy, Kanye West, demands the same ticket price and rakes in $3 million per show as well.
How much does Jay Z charge for a feature? ›
No matter how you know him, Jay-Z has the name and recognition to command a large sum for his features. Which makes it surprising that Jay-Z doesn't charge anything for a feature. Jay-Z released the information on an episode of Kevin Hart's talk show, “Hart to Heart.” He said that he doesn't need any more money.
How much is a Drake verse? ›
Famous Rapper Aubrey Drake Graham also known as “drake” with the hit song “Nice for What” (2018) charges up to $150k for a verse, while others go for $500 or less.
How much is Lil Baby to rent? ›
The estimated speaking fee range to book Lil Baby for your event is $100,000 - $200,000. Lil Baby generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the richest rapper alive? ›
Jay-Z is the richest rapper in the world, according to Forbes' real-time billionaires list. As of June 2023, Jay-Z's net worth is estimated at $2.5 billion.
How much does Lil Durk make per show? ›
During the week his The Voice album was released in December 2020, Lil Durk put himself among the biggest names in Hip Hop and announced he was charging $200,000 for shows. “I need 200k a show now smurk top 3 out here,” he wrote on Twitter at the time.
How did Lil Baby turn $60 into $100 K? ›
In the video, she said that Baby asked his mom and his two sisters for $20 apiece. They felt compelled to give him the money because it was out of his character to ask them for cash. This sparked a week-long binge of street activity that resulted in a major profit.
Does Lil Baby have any investments? ›
Personal Investments
Lil Baby has made 4 investments. Their latest investment was Seed Round - Kasheesh on Feb 9, 2023 , when Kasheesh raised $3M .
Cardi B delivered a huge surprise to students and faculty at a school in the Bronx. BRONX, New York (WABC) -- Rapper Cardi B delivered a huge surprise to students and faculty in the Bronx by donating $100,000 to her alma mater. The rapper joined New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks and K.
Why is Lil Baby named Baby? ›
The origin of his name
Lil Baby spent time with a lot of the “older heads” when he was younger. When he wouldn't answer his mom's calls, she would go out and check on him. His older friends would tease him, calling him “baby” because his mom was always checking on him. The name stuck, hence “Lil Baby.”
Why did they call him Lil Baby? ›
Baby grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, with a single mom who experienced financial instability. As a teen he was encouraged to rap and because he joined the industry at such a young age, he earned the name Lil Baby.
Does Lil Baby own a GRAMMY? ›
Lil Baby has won 1 award - Grammy Award in 2021.
How many platinums does Lil Baby have? ›
Lil Baby's street anthems have established himself as one of the crown jewels in the chart-smashing Quality Control Music roster, going from 'Rookie of the Year' to massive critical acclaim, four gold RIAA certified singles, one double-platinum certified single, two triple-platinum certified singles, and one five-times ...
Who started hip-hop? ›
Who are the founders of hip-hop? While a number of people were influential in the creation of hip-hop, much credit is given to Kool Herc (Clive Campbell), a Jamaican immigrant who was the first major hip-hop disc jockey.
Who has the most platinum records in rap? ›
With 61.5 million albums sold, Eminem is among the 20 best-selling artists of all time in the U.S., ahead of legends such as Celine Dion, Bob Dylan and U2. As the following chart shows, no other rapper can hold the mic to Marshall Mathers in terms of album sales.
How much is a Lil Baby feature? ›
As for Lil Baby, he recently disclosed that he charges between $300,000 to $350,000 for a verse. Elsewhere in the BigBoyTV interview, DaBaby revealed that he gets a performance fee of $250,000 to $300,000 per show.
What is Lil Baby highest selling album? ›
LIL BABY sold over 9,240,000 albums, including 9,000,000 in the United States and 160,000 in the United Kingdom. The best-selling album by LIL BABY is MY TURN, which sold over 4,100,000 copies .
Who was the first rapper to start with Lil? ›
The first recorded rapper name featuring the coveted 'lil' is said to be Lil Rodney Cee of Funky 4+1 who first took to the hip-hop scene in 1979.
4PF means and stands for "4. Pockets Full". The term and slang “4PF” has been used. by Offset, Blacc Zacc, Lil GotIt, Marlo and many more. rappers.
How old is Jayda Wayda? ›
Jayda Wayda is 24 years old. Her birth date is September 25th, 1997, and her horoscope sign is Libra.
What Lil Baby song has the most streams? ›
| Song Title | Streams | Daily |
|---|
| Drip Too Hard (Lil Baby & Gunna) | 1,240,728,287 | 617,532 |
| * For The Night (feat. Lil Baby & DaBaby) | 1,004,950,621 | 336,517 |
| Yes Indeed | 925,342,892 | 428,377 |
| * Wants and Needs (feat. Lil Baby) | 642,253,858 | 424,801 |
131 more rowsMorale & the Big Steppers” and 2016's “*ntitled Unmastered.” “Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City” sold 242,000 copies upon its debut, earning the highest first-week sales for a male hip-hop artist in 2012. It is the longest-charting hip-hop album in history.
Does Lil Baby have a number 1 song on Billboard? ›
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Lil Baby jumps from No. 8 to No. 1 on the Billboard Artist 100 chart (dated Oct. 29), returning as the top musical act in the U.S. for a fourth total week, thanks to his new studio album, It's Only Me.
Is Lil Man J disabled? ›
got posters. so I can't, like, bend my fingers all the way. I don't have joints in my fingers. and then I was also born a cleft palate, which means I wasn't born with a hard palate. or soft palate in my mouth.
What is Lil Baby favorite color? ›
The Real Lil Baby 🦄 on Instagram: “Orange His New Favorite Color 🧡”
Who did Lil Baby make a song with? ›
Singles
| Title | Performer | Label |
|---|
| Hurricane | Kanye West feat Lil Baby & The Weeknd | Def Jam Recordings |
| In a Minute | Lil Baby | Quality Control Music |
| Me or Sum | Nardo Wick - Lil Baby - Future | RCA |
| The Bigger Picture | Lil Baby | Quality Control Music |
the most important facts about a situation and the effects of that situation on other things: In my political work I try to concentrate on the big picture and not be distracted by details. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. General.
What is meant by seeing the big picture? ›
Considering the bigger picture means thinking about how your actions can affect the overall success of a project or company aim, rather than focusing on minor details.
Big-picture thinking helps you focus on where your organization wants to go over the next few years. It also helps you put into perspective how different ideas will affect that vision. It helps you lead through a crisis. Simply put, without a big picture, business objectives are less likely to be achieved.
What is the story behind industry baby music video? ›
Breslauer explained the meaning of the music video later in the clip: “The visual is essentially a giant metaphor to represent Nas' unwillingness to conform to the industry standards or be caged in because of his beliefs. No matter the scenario he will be who he is and no prison is strong enough to contain him.”
What does big picture mean in a relationship? ›
It's about staying in tune to what we want and being honest about what we observe. It's about not allowing our momentary reactions or old patterns to dictate the course of our relationship, but rather giving ourselves the time and space to see things more authentically.
What does keep an eye on the big picture mean? ›
This phrase usually implies that one should think of the future, or think of other parallel factors, and not focus on the small details.
How can you train yourself to always look at the big picture? ›
6 exercises to develop big picture thinking
- Start with reflection. It's hard to know where to go if you don't know where you're starting from. ...
- Ditch perfectionism. ...
- Think about other perspectives. ...
- Use mind mapping as a tool. ...
- Ask yourself the tough questions. ...
- Stay focused on your purpose.
Perceptive, perspicacious, insightful, or sagacious could be a good fit for what you're looking for. Sharp or shrewd imply quick grasping of a situation. Clairvoyant means that one can see beyond what the normal human senses can register, though it is often used in a context of mysticism.
What is it called when you can't see the big picture? ›
Visual agnosia is a condition that affects how your brain processes what you see. Your vision works correctly, but your brain doesn't. This affects how you recognize objects, people, places and more. This issue usually happens because of injuries or diseases of the brain.
What questions are asked when seeing the big picture? ›
Seeing the Big Picture Interview Questions
How well do you think you can answer them? Tell me about a time when a project you were working on had an impact on the way another area went about their work? How does your current (or previous) role fit into the organisation's wider goals?
How can you tell if a person is a big picture thinker? ›
Typical of the Big Picture Thinker
- You can quickly see patterns in complex problems.
- You like to come up with new ideas and new projects.
- You have a low tolerance for busywork, tedious errands, and filling out forms.
- You are great at outlining what needs to be done but filling in the details can feel exhausting.
Big picture thinking refers to the way someone looks at problems, opportunities and solutions. The opposite of big picture thinking is detail-oriented.
synonyms for the big picture
Most relevant. all-inclusive. broad. complete. encyclopedic.
What was the first music video story? ›
Some suggest that the first music video was created in 1894 by Joseph Stern and Edward Mark, who set a recording of their song “The Little Lost Child” to a moving slide show and marketed it as an “illustrated song.” Though the average American did not yet own equipment to play a recording of the song, over 2 million ...
Did INDUSTRY BABY go number 1? ›
Weekly charts
| Chart (2021–2022) | Peak position |
|---|
| UK Singles (OCC) | 3 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC) | 1 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 1 |
| US Adult Top 40 (Billboard) | 26 |
57 more rowsMontero is a Spanish surname meaning the occupational name for a beater or other assistant at a hunt, from an agent derivative of monte, which, as well as meaning 'mountain', 'hill'. Notable people with the surname include: Adalí Montero (born 1982), Peruvian singer-songwriter.
