As the young one, growing up broke me and my people
Had to sell coke,

from Ghostface Killah (Ft. Raekwon) – Motherless Child Lyrics on Rap Genius

Meaning

the only occupation for people in his neighborhood was to sell coke. anyone who’s seen rae knows he’s too short and fat for b-ball.

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