Based on a True Story is the second solo studio album by American rapper Mack 10.

It features guest appearances from Ice Cube, Allfrumtha I, E-40, Snoop Dogg, the Comrads, and Too $hort.

Along with singles, music videos were produced for two songs: "Backyard Boogie"[4] and "Only in California"[5] featuring Ice Cube and Snoop Dogg.

The song "Can't Stop" was previously released on Ant Banks' compilation album Big Thangs.

"Dopeman", a cover version of the 1987 N.W.A song of the same name, was later included on two Priority Records compilations In tha Beginning...There Was Rap and Straight Outta Compton: N.W.A 10th Anniversary Tribute.