Fresh out the frying pan into the fire

Meaning

The “frying pan” is used to cook crack — the “fire” is the heat of the entertainment industry lifestyle..

..Jay thinks music is more pressure than selling crack! (Jay has stated that “the hustle” — for him — refers to music.. but, hey, you can’t knock the hustle..)

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