Can't ignore it, that's the fastest way to get extorted
But my time is money

from Jay-Z – Streets Is Watching Lyrics on Rap Genius

To be successful in the streets (as a drug dealer in Jay’s case), you have to be aware that everybody is watching to see if they can capitalize on your mistakes

But if you get too paranoid, you won’t have any time to actually make money (see Scarface)

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