Griffin is a brand of leather dye.
Shaz Illyork is not only a rapper but also a graffiti artist. Whenever rocking “insides” (tagging inside a bus or train), he preferred Griffin dye. The fumes used to get him high.
Action Bronson first started to gain a real buzz in 2010. Ever the old school aficionado, he mentions the beeper, the ancestor of the modern cell phone. It could transmit numbers or small messages but not much else. To alert the person, they would either beep or vibrate (buzz). They were also a favorite of drug dealers back in the 1990’s because the dealers could speak in code and not be understood or overheard as is the case with cell phones. Beepers went the way of the dinosaur as cell phones became more popular.
Action Bronson and Meyhem Lauren are both masters of the culinary arts. They always make sure that the Pesto sauce is prepared and used perfectly in their pasta.
André is a brand of sparkling wine.
Scarface is a 1983 gangster movie based on a fictional Cuban drug dealer named Tony Montana (played by Al Pacino). This particular Marciano song deals with the harsh realities of the drug trade. His decision to mention Scarface in the opening line, gives the listener some idea of what to expect for the rest of the song.