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:
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. Bun B - That's Gangsta (Feat. Sean Kingston)
The song remains a tribute to the "UGK for Life" movement, concluding with a shout-out to the late Pimp C. The song's core message is an educational one
It's about —never turning your back on a "real homie". Instead, the video highlights Bun B's deep connections
: 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