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This supports the “Chief Keef” side of Kanye’s claim that “bitches can’t handle” Kanye when he’s drunk.

Since getting drunk and acting out has allowed Kanye to get back with his ex, he simply has no motivation to become a nicer person.

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Similar to these bars:

Conspicuous consumption
That means it serves no other function
But to show off to someone, or others
Who only try to show off to you – look at your fellow loyal customers

To Lupe, people are sort of tricked into buying things that they can’t afford and only offer cosmetic benefits.

There is a homophone in the use of the words buy and by, as Lupe says “never left its sight” meaning that he’s right next to it.

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A “G” and a “Dime” are both common measurement amounts of weed that people buy. A “G” is a gram, and a “dime” is half of a gram.

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The opening track to Driving 88 keeps it simple, and has Rockie rapping about the kinds of things that happen when you’re making a name for yourself.

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She tries to judge him but at the same time he knows she made mistakes in her past too.
Also a reference to his Trust Issues Remix, Play Me

Why the fuck you’re trying to play me
Fuck you tryna to play me?

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Hoodie and Chiddy come through with this positive vibe track off of Crew Cuts that sees a lot of name drops.

It should be noted that Hoodie Allen attended the University of Pennsylvania at the same time the guys from Chiddy Bang attended Drexel University. The schools are right across the street from each other in Philadelphia.

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Continuing the holy ghost/holy smoke metaphors that go along with being in MMG, while he is actually referencing religion by saying that the Holy Ghost has shown him the way through life, he can’t help with being associated with something this badass.

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Rockie drops some reminiscent flows over a smooth beat, but keeps it positive. And looking forward.

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The third single from Rockie’s forthcoming mixtape, Electric Highway. It features him flexing on an amazing trap-style beat, produced by Lunice.

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Could mean he is high, could also mean he is in a spiritual state. Joey is known for his spirituality, frequently expressed in his music:

Imbalances in my Kundalini, they tryna explain
Put two through my beanie
Wish you well, tryin' to poof a geenie

Joey is known for being a “conscious” rapper and has refuted this statement on his Twitter a couple of times. Like Kendrick in Ignorance Is Bliss he refuses to be pigeonholed.

Similarly to the transition between the first and second verses, Joey could also be barely conscious after dropping off the cliff Kendrick mentioned

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