Heard money mentioned in my mother's prayer
Had nights my stomach filled up with nothing but air
Got 10 dollars to eat for 4 of us to share
That's why Hov act like that, quick to snap

from Jay-Z – Get My Shit Off Lyrics on Rap Genius

He grew up broke and hungry, and that’s the reason for his short temper today.

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