Bun B - That's Gangsta (feat. Sean Kingston) ⇒
It's about , with Bun B emphasizing that a true gangsta makes money but never acts like they are "above the city" or the ghetto. Music Video & Cameos
A real gangsta when they are incarcerated and helps them get back on their feet once they return home. Bun B - That's Gangsta (Feat. Sean Kingston)
"" was the lead single from Bun B's 2008 sophomore solo album, II Trill . The song serves as a major turning point in his career, as it was his first solo project released following the unexpected passing of his UGK partner, Pimp C, in December 2007. The Story Behind the Collaboration It's about , with Bun B emphasizing that
The song's core message is an educational one for the streets. Bun B uses his status as a "street veteran" to explain that being "gangsta" isn't about expensive jewelry, watches, or clothes. According to the lyrics: The song serves as a major turning point
: Bun B felt the song worked well as it was and didn't see a reason to replace the "teen sensation" Kingston. He didn't view it as a "kiddie style" record, but rather as a way to define what a "trill gangsta" really is—someone who holds down their homies and gives back to their community.