Fatherless child, mama pulled double shifts
So the number runners was the only one I hanged widith
Before you know it I'm in the game, bang fidith

from Jay-Z – Brooklyn (Go Hard) Lyrics on Rap Genius

Jay-Z’s father left him when he was 11 and since his mom was always busy working, he started only hanging out on the streets and getting into criminal activity. More about the numbers game here

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