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This line is an extension of the previous one. In the previous line, Mick compared himself to Mick Foley. Foley was also known as the “Hardcore Legend” – he was a grimy and creative wrestler that would do whatever was needed to win.
On the other hand, AC Slater was an amateur high school wrestler from the TV show Saved By The Bell. Thus, Mick is implying his competition is amateur and weak compared to him.
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Nigga just hang with the wrong folks Mick Jenkins (Ft. Noname) – Comfortable
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Mick was never really apart of the gang bangin' lifestyle. He just hung around the wrong people. The people around him were usually the ones gang banging, never him.
Also, “folks” is also a reference to the Chicago based gang, Gangster Disciples, commonly refer to each other as “folks”.
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This line can relate to almost everything in life; people will hold on to their dreams even if it will cause them to ruin their own life in the long run.
In the context of this verse, it is referring to gang banging, people can’t give up the habit of gang banging once they start. They feel they are trapped and can’t just quit and walk away. Most see being part of a gang as the only way to get out of the streets, when in reality it will most likely lead to either prison or death.
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James Moody is a famous American jazz saxophonist.
As the chorus says “talking all that jazz”, in this line Mick uses James Moody as a replacement for jazz. Mick is saying he will always talk that jazz.
He does this throughout the song using many other well known Jazz musicians.
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Take Vic’s shoes and put yourself in them.
Note: Vic is playing off the expression “Put yourself in my shoes”, which means to put yourself in his position. He is asking you to take his shoes in the sense that he wants you to see from his point of view.
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Another shout out to a fellow SAVEMONEY affiliate Vic Mensa
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Scriptures are the sacred writings of religions, specifically the bible. Mick is saying the words he is spitting are as deep and meaningful as scriptures. His verses are so good that he can taste them before spitting them out for all of us.
Bible Paper is also very thin paper and resembles joint paper. Many people use bible paper as a substitution for joint paper. Therefore he is tasting scriptures. This relates back to the previous line when he saying he only twists papers.
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Scripture can also be an allusion to “prescription” (i.e. cannabis prescription).
This connects with the following line where he’s tasting “hella vapors”