It Was Written was Nas’s second album and is still a classic to this day.

The “Novel Divine” line refers to the Bible. Novels are works of fiction, which I believe most of the Bible to be.

I’m also implying that it was decided long ago I would be able to rip microphones apart.

I’m a sign of the times because if I was around in 95 like when Nas was on the come up, I might have been discovered and given some studio time. Nowadays, labels don’t want to invest in no name rappers or take chances anymore, it’s a much more independent business.

Basically it’s a critique on the state of the current rap game.

Relates back to the “tearing out the hair in your weave” line. I’ll pull your hair out, while your girl stands there and doesn’t do shit to help you. Why? You already know why…

This dude got a weave, so naturally, I gotta keep girly rappers in line. Unless you are a girl, in which case, cool.

Keep writing your silly little verses, I’m on some influential shit similar to the ancient Greek orator, Pericles

I make MCs sweat so bad they look like they’re melting down the side of a quarter pounder (see diagram A).

Diagram A

The answer is no tbh.

Wolverine is an X-Men character with the ability to heal his wounds within seconds. If this tournament hasn’t been an indication of my personal resilience, I don’t know what is.

Comparing me to anyone is like going against the Catholic church.

I’m in a league of my own.

A play on the line above with “Manning,” it also relates to Peyton/Eli Manning. My references are like Hail Marys, going over most of the heads of “embarrassing dweebs,” who should really know what the hell I’m talking about.