Laughed at my rise like my motion was funny
Yes, ashy to classy, my lotion is money
from Childish Gambino – Be Alone Lyrics on Rap Genius
Meaning
Back in the day they used to make fun of CG and all that he did, who he was with (refer to other songs).
“Ashy” refers to being bummy/lower class (because you can’t afford lotion for your dry skin).
However, all this 30 Rock/Community/Stand-Up/Show money has transformed him, and he is no longer laughed at/made fun of by his peers.
A reinterpretation of the classic Biggie line:
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