See Jesus, see Judas; see Caesar, see Brutus
See success is like suicide

from Jay-Z – "Grammy Family" Freestyle Lyrics on Rap Genius

Jay uses some of the best-known examples in all of history to point out the idea that when you get too successful, those once closest to you will stab you in the back. See an example from Hov’s own life here

Rhyming “Judas” and “Brutus” with the first two syllables of “suicide” is a notably creative rhyme pattern.

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