Cleopatra

Macklemore compares his classic tyres to the classic Olde English 800, commonly known as Olde E, Old Gold, OE and 8-Ball clad in the traditional paper bag.
OE is a Malt Liquor which has been popular amongst rappers since the ‘80’s and has been referenced in their lyrics over and over.

Mac was influenced at a young age by the East Coast underground scene and names typically associated old school styles (Nas, Talib Kweli, Wu-Tang..) and if you’ve listened to a few of his songs you’ll be well informed of his love for all things Classic and Vintage.

The DEA is the part of the US Dept. of Justice which deals with drug smuggling. Their strong despise of Heroin rivals the attitude of the public when it comes to Jae getting people in on his music, yet he still performs and gets his name out there.

Notice the “heroin”/“hero win” homophone

RAL is a Euro colour matching system, Nuno or Blood gang colours are red.

After he murders yo' ass Wayne will use these shades of red for your funeral decor in the form of; blood gang members and blood itself, belonging to your funeral guests.

She’s one ruthless rap bitch who’ll stop at nothing when it comes to withstanding pressure from her rivals, even if it means pulling the cheap shots. Compete with Nicki and she’ll have you wishing you didn’t even try.

Being known world wide isn’t what she’s aiming for, apparently, she’s repping the streets and underground scene and has no desire to conform… if you haven’t already realised

If it was possible to knock her off she wouldn’t still be here. She’s an irreplaceable addition rap and will be bringing her A game instead of letting other bitches bring her down.

Nicki’s referred to herself as Queen for quite a while now as she does so again here while also claiming to be the realest female MC.

Here she shows determination to keep fulfilling her title, make new music and pretty much be in our faces which she hasn’t failed to do so far.

This line was Sampled by Big Boi in his 2010 Solo album:
Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty to be used in the hook of the Daddy Fat Sax track.

This line was later quoted by B.o.B on his track “Strange Clouds”

They’re buying rounds on rounds on rounds, why you ask?

Because it’s a jubilant occasion; they

• made it big

• got stacks on stacks on stacks to blow

• got the whole planet recognising their beats and faces

• and their competition may as well be non-existent