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A pun: Damon Dash is the co-founder of Roc-a-fella records. Biggie is so intimidating that the mere mention of his name will make you run away in fear
Who the fuck is you?
TREVIN JONES: Ahh, excuse me, Mr. Rapper, Mr. Rapper
THE MAD RAPPER: YouknowhatI'msayin? You can't be askin' me no question
TREVIN JONES: It's a family-oriented show
THE MAD RAPPER: I'ma tell you why I'm mad, youknowhatI'msayin?
I'ma tell you why I'm mad, I'ma tell you why I'm mad
These niggas is makin' $500,000 videos, youknowsayin?
They drivin' around in hot cars, youknowsayin?
They got bitches, they got all that shit
TREVIN JONES: Sir, please, please, refrain from your foul language
THE MAD RAPPER: YouknowhatI'ms--?
I'm still livin' with my Moms, youknowhatI'msayin?
That's my word, youknowI'ms—? The Notorious B.I.G. – Kick In The Door
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The Mad Rapper takes up the bulk of this auditory abortion. As you’ll soon see, he’s quite mad and quite long winded
Producer D-Dot eventually created an entire album in the Madd Rapper persona – Tell ‘Em Why U Madd (2000). This album is notable because it featured 50 Cent (on “How to Rob”), playing a major role in building the buzz that resulted in him being signed to Aftermath. This was also one of the earliest projects Kanye West has production credits on.
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Pablo Picasso is arguably the best painter (best at “drawing”) – so if Jay’s foe pulls out his gun (“draws”), he better similarly be the best
I think Jay may be also alluding to all the obstacles and difficulties of his environment that he constantly refers to, ‘inspired’ and were a main theme behind many songs on this album. He’s saying, if you choose to draw, you better already be the best or you’re not gonna get anywhere, almost as if that’s what they told him when he first started rapping. If you do this, be the best or don’t do it at all.