VanGogh had the privilege of never having to resort to drug dealing because of his occupation as a student. He was able to avoid the paranoia of a drug lifestyle

L.A. VanGogh admires Fresh’s style and responsibility.

This is an essential line in the story of 1986: The Prelude
This complete story is narrated by VanGogh’s character “Michael Focks,” a time traveling philosopher wishing only to accrue knowledge and make change in his correct time. Mike doesn’t want young VanGogh to gamble his life. Due to his inability to change the past as he observes, he can only hope that VanGogh will reach the right path.

Translation:
(1) A child who has seen these lifestyles glorified in media wants to enter into them. At his young age, he has so much potential, and shouldn’t gamble it just to chase capital.
(2) Metaphorically, this is L.A. VanGogh at a young age. Expressing his former desire for that lifestyle. This leads into a time-lapse that takes VanGogh back to that age and describes what he has seen to influence him.

Translation: With the help of the “bailiff passing out rights,” drug dealers have it made. Drugs drive plenty of people insane and they virtually have control over that person.

Translation: There’s always someone new in the game who wants the glamour and luxuries while gambling his lifestyle.

Translation: The police officers do dirt for the the judicial system in the dark.

It caught Ortiz by surprise. Mayweather’s crew “Money Team” was set back by the incident, and Ray J (a part of Money Team) ranting about Fabolous. dope metaphor yeah?

This refers to Mayweather’s cheap shot on Ortiz.