Most certainly a reference to E-40’s “Drought Season”, where the track goes in-depth on 40’s ability to hold a monopoly on the drug trafficking in his hood.

Lil Jon produced the original song for this song. Jon’s beats are notorious for being whip-bumpable, so it would make sense to blast them in the streets.

A straddle is a sitting stance, most notably the one used by horse racers when riding there horse. This girl is left to ride out (suffer through) some of the situations she’s been put in due to past mistakes.

10 out of 9 equates to more than a 100% chance, so we know that Drè will always be there.

He also continues the puppy metaphor that he utilizes in the bridge; muzzles are usually used to silence a dog and its barking. If the muzzle is thrown on Drè, then he’s forced to decline because he’s unable to speak up.

The culture which Andre is scolding in this song and verse is attempting to dig itself lower and lower until it reaches a nadir and only improvements can be made from there on out..

The digging could also be a metaphor for uncovering the problems that are plaguing the culture; since there is no time to figure out what exactly is going on

A reference to the Just Ice song, “Cold Gettin' Dumb”, which happened to be produced by DJ Kurtis Mantronik of Mantronix.

The Hyphy movement revolves around going dumb, acting stupid, having fun, etc.

A big part of the Hyphy’s movement is its fashion styles; dreadlocks are a very popular hairstyle in this culture.

Hyphy itself means to go crazy, which explains the shaking of the dreads and defiance of the police.

Ebonics is a way of speaking so that others in the hood understand you. Peep the classic Big L Track or a full breakdown on the diction.

A reference to Cube’s 2008 track, “Go To Church”. A church would most likely be the place to go in times of fear.

Even when The Notorious B.I.G. taught them that more money leads to more problems, they still went after the cash because they were willing to risk it enough to live a lavish life.