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“Vámonos” translates from Spanish to English as “Let’s go!”
This is Jay-Z’s way of saying to his G.O.O.D. Music/Roc Nation disciples: “Autobots, roll out!”
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Famous for their well-known “Who’s On First?” skit, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were one of the original comedy duos in American history and laid the foundation for future comedy teams.
Move your kids, have you hiding your mom Pusha T (Ft. The-Dream) – Exodus 23:1
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But they ain't killers they ain't pullin' them triggers, fuck niggas Pusha T (Ft. The-Dream) – Exodus 23:1
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HOV is one of Jay’s many nicknames, derived from the latinization of the Hebraic name for God, Jehovah, used by Jay-Z to imply he’s the God of the rap game.
Jefe is Spanish for “boss,” which Jay-Z most certainly is figuratively and literally.
This also continues the Latin influence in this verse and he begins the next line with a translation.
Could Jay also be a guerrilla?
More than just a continuation of Latin influence, the use of the term “Jefe” might be a nod to former Cuban president Fidel Castro, whose nickname was El Jefe. Hov first shouted out Fidel on “Otis” when he said:
The line is consistent with Jay’s regard for Latin revolutionaries generally, as he first displayed on “Public Service Announcement” with the line:
El jefe was a dictator from Dominican 🇩🇴 republic who killed millions of people and also the assassin of sisters mirabals. His name was Rafael leonidas Trujillo.