They real black take shit, turn it into gold
from Childish Gambino – Backpackers Lyrics on Rap Genius
Meaning
This refers simply to black people coming from nothing, to essentially having everything, which is the story for most black celebrities. Jay-Z is a prime example of taking shit and turning it into gold.
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