Originating from the rapper Lil B, 'The BasedGod,' the term 'Based' underwent a significant evolution from a slang insult for drug addiction to a badge of honor for being oneself without care for public opinion. In the mid-to-late 2010s, it was adopted by various internet subcultures, particularly on 4chan and Reddit, to signal agreement with a controversial or politically incorrect statement. Today, it is most commonly used to describe someone who is 'authentic' or 'courageous' for stating their beliefs, even if they are unpopular. The meme often appears alongside images of Lil B, the Gigachad, or other figures representing stoic confidence and uncompromising honesty.