Yea I remember, it was a hot December
Niggas die on top of winter, cause them kids need them toys

from Meek Mill – The Ride Lyrics on Rap Genius

When Meek refers to that particular December being “hot”, it means there was alot of crime in the city, and a lot of gunfire.

People were grinding and dying in the streets trying to get enough money to pay for toys for their kids' Christmas presents.

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