{"id":2471,"date":"2021-02-01T18:27:30","date_gmt":"2021-02-01T23:27:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lyreka.com\/blog\/?p=2471"},"modified":"2023-12-20T10:25:11","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T15:25:11","slug":"lil-pump-claims-his-uniqueness-in-be-like-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lyreka.com\/blog\/lil-pump-claims-his-uniqueness-in-be-like-me","title":{"rendered":"Lil Pump Claims His Uniqueness in Be Like Me: A New Ego Rap Anthem"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"390\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lyreka.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/lil-pump-be-like-me-780x390.jpg\" alt=\"Lil Pump Be Like Me\" class=\"wp-image-2475\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.lyreka.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/lil-pump-be-like-me-780x390.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdn.lyreka.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/lil-pump-be-like-me-1200x600.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.lyreka.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/lil-pump-be-like-me-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.lyreka.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/lil-pump-be-like-me-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.lyreka.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/lil-pump-be-like-me.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption>Lil Pump Be Like Me<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New wave mumble rapper <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lyreka.com\/artist\/lil-pump\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Lil Pump<\/a> teams up with Hip Hop veteran <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lyreka.com\/artist\/lil-wayne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Lil Wayne<\/a> for a new Ego Rap anthem entitled &#8216;<a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lyreka.com\/song\/lil-pump-lil-wayne-be-like-me-lyrics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Be Like Me<\/a>&#8216;. Produced by <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Chris Barnett (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cbmix\" target=\"_blank\">Chris Barnett<\/a>, the song details the characteristics that separate Lil Pump from the rest of us while everyone gets a taste of the young rapper\u2019s lifestyle from his own perspective. Let\u2019s see a detailed description of the song\u2019s lyrics below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lil Pump - Be Like Me feat. Lil Wayne [Official Music Video]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gJRGkvNqrY4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Right from the song\u2019s Intro, the rapper tells us that he feels like everyone wants to copy him, especially when it comes to his spending habits and his lifestyle. However, considering Lil Pump\u2019s success in the music scene, not many people can follow his footsteps and make these insane purchases that put him on a pedestal, such as a $2,000 all-white t-shirt, $10,000 Gucci bed sheets, expensive jewelry, and other fancy clothes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">All About the Lifestyle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the Intro, Pump cuts straight to the point while accusing other rappers of copying his image, wearing fake dreadlocks and simulating drug habits. Regardless of the situation, the rapper tells us that he doesn\u2019t plan on stop being himself even if it makes him look ignorant in the public\u2019s eyes. Lil Pump also makes a short reference to Kanye West and Kim Kardashian while suggesting that before him, people wanted to copy their lifestyle as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"444\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lyreka.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/lil-pump-be-like-me.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2474\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the day, controversy doesn\u2019t bother the young rapper as he plans on continuing his drug-addict, egocentric, millionaire lifestyle that started when he was 13 years old as he first experimented with drugs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remaining True without Compromises<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After the Chorus, Lil Wayne delivers his verse while suggesting that he doesn\u2019t plan on doing any compromises either. As a matter of fact, he plans on remaining true to himself especially after all these years he fought his way on top of the Rap game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lyreka.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/lil-pump-be-like-me-3-750x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2476\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Lil Pump &#8211; &#8220;Be Like Me&#8221; ft. Lil Wayne via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=gJRGkvNqrY4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">YouTube<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now he sits and watches from his throne how these upcoming rappers are copying his style but have no chances of taking his position anytime soon. He treats these rappers like kids but instead of parenting them, he doesn\u2019t recognize their presence and despite being hated for this, he doesn\u2019t care as long as his fan base loves him \u2013 especially the ladies. Wayne also claims that he knew he was going to make an impact from his early beginnings since he was able to bring authentic street knowledge to the game while changing it forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lyreka.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/lil-pump-be-like-me-2-750x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2477\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Lil Pump &#8211; &#8220;Be Like Me&#8221; ft. Lil Wayne via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=gJRGkvNqrY4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">YouTube<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The rapper ends his verse with a piece of advice for everyone: stay in your lane and stop copying his style. From what he\u2019s trying to say, this would be best for everyone since it\u2019s almost impossible to reach his financial gains or to replace his legacy in the music industry. Bottom line, Lil Pump and Lil Wayne are unique, and they want you to recognize them for who they are without doubting their ways. Simple and clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Huge Revelation That Lil Pump Made on &#8220;Be Like Me&#8221; That You Didn&#8217;t Notice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So you have obviously heard Lil Pump&#8217;s hit song &#8220;Be Like Me.&#8221; Yes, in typical Lil Pump style, it has a fun and funky beat \u2013and a repetitive but catchy chorus and crazy lyrics. Quite frankly, Pump says some really outrageous stuff on this track like &#8220;\u2026And everybody wanna be like &#8216;Ye, Everybody wanna go and smash Kim K,&#8221; \u2013or even more outrageous &#8220;\u2026I just smashed a pregnant b**** that&#8217;s overseas&#8221; You get the picture\u2026 now try to delete it lol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But despite all his seemingly straight up and unapologetic lyrics, Lil Pump reveals a very huge and personal vulnerability about himself on this song. Not many people are able to catch it, though because he reveals it while showing off -or as many people call it, &#8216;flexing.&#8217;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Bombshell\u2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At one stage of the song, Lil Pump raps &#8220;\u2026 I&#8217;m a millionaire but I don&#8217;t know how to read\u2026.&#8221; Yes, when you first hear it, this seems like pure flexing \u2013and it probably was. However, you can only realize it&#8217;s a personal vulnerability when you watch the video clip where Lil Pump reveals that he is not able to read because he has dyslexia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lil pump Admits He Can&#039;t Read! Never Read A Single Book Before Even After Going To Harvard!!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WD4FSw00xL0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> In the clip, Lil Pump says that he has never read a book in his life because he doesn&#8217;t know how to read books. He then holds up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lyreka.com\/artist\/gucci-mane\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Gucci Mane&#8217;s<\/a> book upside down and intimates that he is trying to read his first book. Lil Pump then goes on to say he is dyslexic. See it here<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether Lil Pump&#8217;s revelation is genuine or a marketing gimmick is up to speculation. What is clear though is that it&#8217;s a huge claim or revelation by the oftenly controversial rapper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lil Pump&#8217;s revelation has of course brought him some heat and stick on social media. With many fans and trolls telling him that he can&#8217;t take on the Gucci Mane book as his first read \u2013and that he should start off by reading something simpler like &#8216;The Cat in the Hat.&#8217;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do you think Lil Pump really can&#8217;t read? Let us know your thoughts. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New wave mumble rapper Lil Pump teams up with Hip Hop veteran Lil Wayne for a new Ego Rap anthem entitled &#8216;Be Like Me&#8217;. 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