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The baddest muh'fucker on the planet!
Souls of black folk, to hustle wasn't a choice Rick Ross (Ft. Yo Gotti) – Trap Luv
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Ross is using African-American sociologist and civil rights activist W.E.B. Du Bois to draw a comparison to the black people hustling to conquer the ghetto struggle.
Though slavery and racial prejudice have been largely overcome, their devastating impact still holds black communities in a crushing grip. Every nigga slanging ‘caine is continuing the fight against racial injustice but as the battle has changed severely, so have the war tactics.
‘The Souls of Black Folk’ is Du Bois’s groundbreaking sociological book on his personal experiences as an African-American.
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Busta’s tounge-twistedly alliterated wacky lyrical version of “wtf”.
“Fahrvergnügen” is a German word, which, broken down, literally translates to “drive-fun” or the joy you feel while driving. It was featured prominently in a 1980s Volkswagen ad campaign, probably where Busta encountered it.
Fun fact! When the initial ad campaign ran, many Americans thought it was “far Fig Newton.” Let’s nip that potential lyrics mishear in the bud!
It make sense right?
Now make dollars 'til you get your shit polished like a new whip Blu (Ft. Jimetta Rose) – Home
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Blu’s money is nonexistent so when he reaches for it in his jeans pockets all he gets is denim. Lint is not worth much but it’s better than nothing.
This line seems to play on Rakim’s immortal words in Paid In Full.
Blu is also incorporating a classic Jay Z line from Biggie’s I Love the Dough which was recycled as a hook on Jay’s Watch Me.
He doesn’t know how to make money but he’s gonna keep trying until he’s got a shiny new car.
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