“Big Ol’ Butt” is a playful, narrative-driven 1989 hip-hop track released by LL Cool J on his multi-platinum album Walking with a Panther. Produced by LL Cool J himself alongside Dwayne Simon, the song features a simple, hard-hitting Golden Era hip-hop production built around a heavy drum loop, sharp turntable scratches, and a funky, syncopated bass sample. The stripped-back arrangement puts the entire focus on LL’s rhythmic flow, delivery, and comedic storytelling.

Lyrically, the song is a humorous, lighthearted, and completely unapologetic cautionary tale about the distracting power of physical attraction, specifically a woman’s body. LL Cool J plays the role of a man who repeatedly forgets his commitments to his girlfriend because he keeps getting mesmerized by different women he encounters on the street. Delivered with his signature charisma, rapid-fire cadence, and a heavy dose of teenage swagger, the track became a major fan favorite and a staple of late-80s street rap.