Originally the self-proclaimed title of rapper Lil B (Brandon McCartney), Based God became internet shorthand for the ultimate embodiment of being based — someone so thoroughly, fearlessly themselves that they have transcended ordinary social judgment.
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(Internet slang) approval]] of someone's actions or views.
Someone who embodies both the authentic self-assurance of being based and the elevated respect implied by 'king' — a based king is a man (or gender-neutral person) whose unapologetic independence earns genuine community admiration. It goes beyond just having a hot take; a based king acts on their convictions, weathers the criticism, and comes out looking like they were right all along. The title is awarded, not claimed, and carries the combined weight of two slang traditions.
(Internet slang) The quality of being based .
(Internet slang) approval]] of someone's actions or views.
Originally the self-proclaimed title of rapper Lil B (Brandon McCartney), Based God became internet shorthand for the ultimate embodiment of being based — someone so thoroughly, fearlessly themselves that they have transcended ordinary social judgment. In broader slang use, calling someone a Based God elevates them beyond mere 'based' status into a mythological tier of authentic self-expression. To receive the Based God's blessing — as Lil B occasionally bestows via Twitter — became a surreal internet honour with a dedicated community.
She told off the entire board meeting in rhyme and walked out — she's a based god and I won't hear otherwise.
“You aint heard of Lil B the based god ?!?!?! Lmaoo”