The EP serves as a prelude to his third studio album, Ta13oo, released in July 2018.[2]
Background
In a press statement, Curry explained the meaning behind the numerical title and the EP's theme by saying,[3]
The ideology behind 13 the number is actually the representation of B and B is the letter beginning of the word Black (13LACK). 13 is seen as an unfortunate and unlucky number due to superstition that's plagued society for generations. I'm considered misfortune due to the fact that I'm not only a black person but I've always felt that my heart and soul was black due to certain circumstances in life that I have yet to get over and you don't have to be African American to feel that way. 13 is all around us, for example 13 is a difficult age for most because it's our path to adult hood. Jesus and 12 disciples make 13 according to big rube and lastly the 13th floor was always seen as something to be afraid of world wide. 13 is the part of an unfortunate distorted life.
In an interview with XXL, Curry explained the EP's sudden release, by stating,[4]
The reason why I put out the 13 EP is because I got bored. I wanted to supply my fans with something. I knew I couldn't give them the stuff from the album. The album's not even done yet. It's almost done, but it's not done yet, and I want to make sure it's perfect to a tee before I even think about releasing anything.
Singles
The EP was supported by three promotional singles: "Equalizer" featuring Ronny J, "Hate Government", and "Zeltron 6 Billion" featuring Lil Ugly Mane.[5]
