Originally aspiring to play basketball, Li 9 turned to rap, influenced by the melodic street styles of artists like and Young Thug . His music often blends emotional vulnerability with hardened street narratives, a duality that has helped him build a dedicated following as a "hood loner".
: Shot with a "crazy production" style, the video focuses on Li 9 and his associates in various urban settings, reinforcing the song’s connection to his roots in Mississippi. Li 9 - back on that (Official Music Video)
: Li 9 utilizes vivid, often aggressive imagery to describe his environment, emphasizing a "no-nonsense" attitude where actions speak louder than words. Originally aspiring to play basketball, Li 9 turned
The official music video, released in March 2022, mirrors the track's high-stakes energy. : Li 9 utilizes vivid, often aggressive imagery
: After a brief period signed to Motown Records, Li 9 expresses the freedom he feels as an independent artist, which allows him to release music on his own terms. Visuals and Production
The lyrics of "Back on That" revolve around themes of .