Crying from the next room, a baby in need
Of some Pampers and some food and place to sleep
That - plus a black Cadillac on Ds
Is what keep him on track to be a great MC

Meaning

The welfare of the protagonist’s child and the thought of a nice vehicle kept him motivated, and supplied him with a creative arsenal

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