On December 25, 2010, one year after the album's initial release, Bastard was re-released with Brandun DeShay's verse on 'Session' being replaced with a verse from Mike G, due to a dissension between Tyler and DeShay. The chopped and screwed version (which was hosted by fellow rapper and label-mate Mike G) was released for free online.

Both songs 'Odd Toddlers' and 'Slow It Down' were previously released on The Odd Future Tape (2008). TC hinting that Tyler's then-upcoming debut album, called Goblin (2011), will be an additional session with him, stating that there would be three sessions.

TC, who acts as Tyler's therapist and guidance counselor. Bastard features Tyler speaking to a character named Dr. Tyler produced most of the album using FL Studio. The songs were written and recorded by Tyler from 2007 through 2009, and released on December 25, 2009. Alternate Album Cover only available on ITunes Concept and Content