Lil Xan - Been Bout It Online

: While it gained significant traction in late 2016 and 2017 , different versions and uploads appeared on platforms like SoundCloud and YouTube throughout that period. Key Themes & Lyrics

The song focuses on Xan's long-term commitment to his lifestyle and his decision to drop out of the traditional education system to pursue music. Lil Xan - BEEN BOUT IT

: He explicitly mentions leaving school ( "But that didn't work for me so I left, fuck the faculty" ) to highlight his rejection of authority. : While it gained significant traction in late

: It is characterized as "cloud rap" with a heavy, bass-boosted sound that defines Xan’s early "Xanarchy" era. Lil Xan - BEEN BOUT IT

: The recurring line "Been 'bout this shit since '96" emphasizes his roots, referencing his birth year to claim lifelong authenticity.