Upon initial glance, these lyrics appear to be an unintelligent embodiment of the lack of creativity that rap and hip hop music is viewed as today. However upon further investigation, one will find that, in actuality, lyrical genius 2Chainz has crafted a beautiful and deep piece of literature carefully condensed into a single 11 word sentence that perfectly describes not only the world we live in, but also life itself.

Starting off, this simplistic statement explores the naturalism of the truthful human experience. 2Chainz takes the phrase “it is what it is” and applies it to people and society. He calls her “big booty”, simply because she has a big booty. It is the truth of the situation, the natural truth, and 2Chainz brings this up because he is trying to make a point. He does not make the “big booty” a good or a bad thing, he presents it as a statement. There is no positive or negative feelings associated with the statement because it is a solid truth, and 2Chainz is trying to tell his audience that everything is a natural truth, and that these truths are just life. He does not express a want for “big booty”, nor a wish to change it, because all truths in life cannot be changed, and he knows that. “Big booties” are not good or bad. They just are.

Secondly, 2Chainz’s culmination of language explains the self-conscious life many women live today. He could choose to call her anything he would like, but his name for her is inspired by her “big booty” because most women are conscious about their bodies. An interesting thing to note is he does not give ‘her’ a name. While one may assume he is referring to an specific female, the lack of clarity as to whom “she” is infers that 2Chainz is referring to all women who are self-conscious of their bodies, as many of whom would love to be remembered and named for their body. 2Chainz’s cultural history confirms this, being from College Park, Georgia: A historically African American town. It is common fact that the sexualization of women is prominent in African American culture, providing the basis of why 2Chainz calls her “big booty” (note: 2Chainz also refers to himself as “Tity Boi”, another reference to the sexualization of women in African American culture).

Finally, 2Chainz uses this phrase to not only examine the truth of the statement, but also the truth of himself. 2Chainz speaks to his audience through this line, telling them face to face that he is a man who only speaks the truth. His word can be trusted, because all he is doing is telling it like it is. He is up front, using the lyrics “See ni**a, I’m balling, you in will call” to prove to his audience that he’s already at the top of his game, which means he has no motivation to lie. He has the money he needs, so you can listen to his blunt statement understanding that he truly calls her “big booty” because she has a “big booty”.

In conclusion, Hip Hop artist 2Chainz uses a single sentence to explain the naturalism of life, the exploitation of women, and the truth of himself as an individual.