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in correspondence with the previous line, he’s choosing BOTH the belt (skill and respect in the rap game as an emcee) and the money and wealth (making commercially successful music).

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All these cities became “Victim” to “Hurricane Katrina” due to refugees of the Hurricane fleeing to them, hence why Jay makes reference to them having a problem. The problem is; the government finding space to place these people.

Also due to the amount of money thrown towards those claiming to be unemployed due to hurricane katrina, the drug industries in Houston, Atlanta, Dallas, Alabama, and Miami skyrocketed after victims were displaced by hurricane Katrina

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He’s actually referring to her as an angel. Saying, ‘I didn’t think that someone as beautiful as an angel walked on earth’

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Shawn Kemp played for Seattle as No. 40 and Gary Payton played for Seattle as No. 20. $40 dollars will typically buy you 1/8oz of trees. Now if you divide 40 into 2 parts you wind up with 2 Gary Paytons (!).

The “Don’t ask do the math”-line is reffering to the hiphop-album “Do the math” by Seattle based Tribal Music.

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Lil B’s lyrics are placed on a pedestal and protected by the Bitch Mob, similar to how a princess is loved and protected by her country. It’s the tragic flaw of beauty-we want to preserve and protect it. So Lil B’s lyricism and offbeat flow is something Bitchmob must protect and love at all costs
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This line also has two alternate meanings as well. The first is a reference to the death of princess Diana. There is a common belief among conspiracy theorists that princess Diana was murdered because of her relationship with Dodi Fayed. Diana was rumored to be pregnant with Fayed’s child, which would have left a bad reputation for the royal family. Lil B is implying that his lyrics are as dangerous as Diana’s actions; the government wants to assassinate him because of his powerful and uplifting message present in his lyris.

The third interpretation of this line is that although Lil B is a male, he’s saying he possesses the appearance of a princess. Now, princesses are historically female (as princes are male); so by implying that he, a male, can appear female, the reciprocal may be true as well, a female appearing male. It’s not a far mental leap to infer that if a female may look like a man, she may also act like a man. By this logic, Lil B is fighting for gender equality! He’s promoting the idea that a man can do what a woman can do, a woman may also do what a man can do. We are all based, we are all loved in the eyes of Lil B. Give this man an award!

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Schoolboy Q uses “bird” in place of a brick of some drug, usually cocaine. People in the ghetto may be drawn to (fly to) picking up a brick of drugs to flip for fast money.

In addition, Q states quite literally what is a fly to a bird? Birds are much higher in the food chain, can fly much higher father; birds eat flies. Q is stating he is above everyone else in the game right now. He is on top looking down on his opponents.

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In this song, Qwel shows some common misconceptions between the hip hop community and those not involved in it. This song portrays an imaginary conversation between Qwel and his parents as Qwel struggles to validate his form of art to his parents. Rap music and graffiti were considered two of the original pillars of hip hop culture, by comparing rap to rock, and graffiti to paintings and formal art, Qwel paints a vivid picture portraying the conflict between those involved in hip hop, and those outside of its influence.

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This song is about aspirations and dreams pushing you onward.

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Q Lived and sold drugs near 51st and Figg Street, which was a block away from where Q Also attended 52nd Street Elementary. This is likely a continuation of the opening line of the verse “I’m a drug dealing nigga, cause them grades aint get me paid”. He may be implying here that he wasn’t in school much longer past elementary school, or he might just be lazily rhyming.

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“This album marks a return to a more up front rap style for Qwel, using Maker’s soulful boom-bap productions as the guide. The point is delivered with precision, both sonically and lyrically. Qwel delves deep into wordplay while maintaining his narrative focus and breakneck delivery. Maker, a proficient producer, has upped the ante and created a lush and rich tapestry of beats, which range in style from in your face to subtle and serene. The plot has thickened; consider yourself warned.

“Now’s the season, ain’t no reason for doubt, shit, If you ain’t ’bout it ’bout it, you about to get drowned kid”. "

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