Interestingly, although Sean Kingston is the featured artist, he in the song's official music video. Instead, the video highlights Bun B's deep connections within the industry and the Houston community, featuring cameos from: Athletes : LeBron James. Hip-Hop Stars : Chamillionaire, Slim Thug, and Young Buck. Industry Figures : J Prince.
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
It's about —never turning your back on a "real homie". Bun B - That's Gangsta (Feat. Sean Kingston)
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 album's release was actually pushed back to allow the music video for "That's Gangsta" more time to build awareness on platforms like MTV2 . Lyrical Theme Industry Figures : J Prince
Watch the official lyrics and hear the UGK legacy continue in this collaboration: Bun B Ft Sean Kingston - Thats Gangsta [Lyrics] eozzy kingo YouTube• Mar 4, 2009 That's Gangsta - song and lyrics by Bun B, Sean Kingston
: 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. The song's core message is an educational one
A real gangsta when they are incarcerated and helps them get back on their feet once they return home.