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Referring to a rapper who was considered the best before his death. Biggie being the most likely scenario for who ‘he died’ may refer to considering that several references have been made across their albums and Re-Up Gang mixtapes. The “he” who lied is Lil' Wayne who released the track “Best Rapper Alive” on his 2005 album Tha Carter II. The Clipse had beef with Wayne during this time and this line is a lyrical jab.

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It’s 3 in the morning and Travi$ is high after a night of partying. “Rolling Stoned” is a play on words and a reference to the popular band The Rolling Stones. Dust is a reference to the residual narcotics (Cocaine or Angel Dust) that are in the car.

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This is a reference to the common Christian practice of partaking in the Holy Communion where parishioners drink Wine and eat bread to commemorate the death of Jesus Christ. However, Travi$ is playing with the idea and using the Eucharist as a reason to drink and party. One of Scott’s most prevalent themes is the balance between religious consciousness, the sinful nature of man, and how both forces intertwine in hip hop culture.

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The lessons learned from church still float in Travis' mind but he is unable to resolve them with his inner passions. He admits he wants to be saved but he can’t get past the demons in his mind and more literally can’t get past the fear of condemnation promised to the wicked in the Book of Revelations of the Bible.

The balance between Religious/Moral teachings and raw human desire comes up quite a bit in Travi$ Scott’s music and visuals.

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Jay-Z is playing with the fact that Robert De Niro is the protagonsit of the movie Casino. Jigga’s also an African American (“black Jack”).

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Pointing out that other agents are antiquated and stuck in the past like rotary phones.

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Look out for the drug dealers. If Yelawolf is an animal his habitat is Alabama and his predators are cops and “D-boys.”

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Nicki Minaj is known for her over the top fashion sense and multiple personalities

Drake compliments Nicki on her beauty while at the same time respecting her ‘beast mode’ in the way she’s become rich enough to buy a new crib. This line can also be perceived as “she’s booty and the beast.” Nicki Minaj is known for having a rather plump backside.

See Nicki go into beast mode here.

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Drizzy is too high on his fame and fortune to want to end his own life.

It questions the depression that many other rappers discuss (we are looking at you OFWGKTA etc.) Drake is on top of the world, how can he kill himself?

A possible specific allusion to Biggie’s “Suicidal Thoughts”, seeing as the next line contains “do or die” (Bedford-Stuyvesent, the birthplace of B.I.G., is known as “Do Or Die Bed-Sty”, or just the “Do Or Die”).

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Big Boi likes a confident woman that like expensive things (like Christian Louboutin red-bottom shoes).

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