"Been Bout It" is a foundational track for Lil Xan that helped establish his presence in the underground SoundCloud rap scene before his mainstream breakout with "Betrayed". Produced by , the song features a dark, lo-fi aesthetic and relies heavily on a repetitive, hard-hitting vocal sample. Musical Composition
: 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. "Been Bout It" is a foundational track for
: He explicitly mentions leaving school ( "But that didn't work for me so I left, fuck the faculty" ) to highlight his rejection of authority. : The recurring line "Been 'bout this shit
: The track prominently samples "Kicking'n Doors" by DJ Sound and Frayser Click, bringing a Memphis-style grit to the beat.
