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Ghostface Killah's back attacking villains, hanging from the ceilings Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge – The Sure Shot
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Ghostface is once again making a mention of these unnecessary killings of innocents.
Upon giving this example, Ghostface then states that he has returned and is seeking revenge.
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In this rap shit, y'all are just temporary lick-ons
Fadin in the days to come
While the name De La and the legacy built lives on De La Soul – The Future
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Dave compares specific rappers to temporary tattoos, as they fade away over a certain amount of time. But, De La Soul instead are comparable to a permanent tattoo, meaning they plan to be around indefinitely.
Just because you talk all that Glock shit don't mean you can rock shit! De La Soul – Down Syndrome
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Posdnuous is referencing MC’s who display hostility and the insistence to flaunt their success. He is reminding MC’s that maintain this facade to justify their presence in Hip-Hop, that such a type of attitude does not give their talent or image any more plausibility. Holding fake guns doesn’t make anyone think you are a real gangster.
Above: an example of a fake gangster, Rick Ross.
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Ghostface is referring to specific murderers and how he is pursuing them.
He makes a comparison between two different types of murders.
A murderer hiding a body in the ocean to sink with the deliberate intent of concealing the evidence.
A murderer killing someone in the middle of a street and fleeing the scene quickly, leaving the body to rot until found.
Instead of “Some men shoot a nigga, throw ‘em off..”
It should be “cement shoe-in niggas, throw em off the tug boats..”
You’re welcome anytime… :)