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The end of the relationship is symbolized by fire which calls upon destructive imagery. She explains this was intended:

Fire Breather is based on a destructive relationship, and feeling in the shadow of the person that you love. In a way they capture you so you can’t think straight and be rational.

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To be a knight in armor in the present day means to be a hero or protective man – calling back to medieval times when knights would save the “damsels in distress”.

He wants to be that guy to save and protect her

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Kirk Hinrich

He is often referred to as “Captain Kirk” because he was voted as team captain for the Bulls for four consecutive years – allowing room for the Star Trek pun.

He is the Bulls' all-time leader in three-point field goals.

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This is a #ThrowbackThursday to two years ago because I didn’t think Nigel was gonna post his fits…so yeah I got some good playground summer clothes

  • Just a casual Reebok shirt. I’m a fan of baby blue – as you can see it’s a highlighted color in this one
  • Some nice shorts I have since grown out of
  • One of those fake Power Balance bands that were all the rage back in high school. Don’t judge…
  • And ahhh my Air Jordan Flight 45 Highs – I miss those beautiful kicks. Unfortunately they became those “wear everyday for two years” shoes and ripped.

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If I'mma need this sweater, I’d rather be where it’s cold

…and it’s fuckin COLD in Minneapolis. Anyways decided to go a little more classy on this one

  • Teal sweater
  • White khakis
  • Sperry boat shoes

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Soooo…I could post my fits but Nigel hasn’t posted any yet…

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This is the movie poster to Childish Gambino’s album because the internet and its screenplay.

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Jo Swank is another real life friend of Donald and part of the Royalty crew. He raps a verse in Bino’s Royalty track “Real Estate”. Check out his Twitter here.

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On December 4, 2013 Bino Instagrammed someone holding the poster for his album and screenplay. The design was inspired by the Star Wars movie posters. It was also included in the Boy’s “hackz” flashdrive when it was packaged for the first 50 people who bought the album in select locations.

The Boy: Wearing the white tee in the center, this is the main character in the screenplay played by Donald Glover himself. Check out his Twitter account breakdown here.

Bus: The screenplay is somewhat of a continuation of his debut album Camp – which you can find on a banner on the side of the bus. The 13 year-old boy is returning home

Chance The Rapper: Chicago rapper and friends with Bino IRL, Chance is featured in “The Worst Guys” and plays Marcus in the screenplay. He is the one holding the surfboard in the poster; they go surfing in the screenplay.

Fam Rothstein: One of Bino’s friends IRL (not manager), he plays a character of the same name in the screenplay. He is depicted here wearing a white snapback.

Jhene Aiko: Singer/songwriter and friends of Bino IRL, she is featured in “Pink Toes” and plays Naomi in the screenplay. She is depicted in blue behind The Boy in this poster.

Jo Swank: Another friend of Bino IRL who plays a character of the same name in the screenplay. He is the one wearing the hat and headphones.

Ludwig Göransson: he is listed in the credits of the movie poster, but not pictured or part of the screenplay. He produced the album – check out his verified annotations here!

Misla T: pictured behind Chance, she is a friend of Bino IRL and plays a small role in the screenplay by the same name

Rick Ross: The large head in the background belongs to the baous. He plays The Boy’s father in the screenplay, though he did not collaborate with Bino IRL and is just used as a visual model. RUH!

Roscoe’s Wetsuit: written on the surfboard and commonly referenced throughout the screenplay. Check out its meaning here.

Steve G. Lover: Donald’s brother plays the character of the same name in the screenplay and is pictured above Fam/below Swank.

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This “old money” ties into “Crawl” where Bino raps:

Old money look, no money don’t do it

The classic furniture may be an attempt to fit in and look like he comes from old money, when in fact his father most likely acquired the wealth recently.

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