Sometimes it’s hard being a black male, especially in areas where racism is still heavily prevalent.

Also a play on the words black male/blackmail.

Blackmail is a form of set up.

Even if you try to check him (size him up) you won’t be able to because you aren’t on his level yet.

Belt so nice, it’s like he took it from the stars. A play on the constellation called Belt of Orion.

It doesn’t make sense (add up) that all these children are dying at a young age because of the streets (subtracted from life)

Gotta love that math!

The kids end up in jail sadly because they wanted to make quick cash.

Young people are carrying guns and living lives of crime. (Note how number wise young kids are carrying guns “older” than they are)!

He has to ante up and put his all in his music. This is also a play on the words Ante/Annie and the play Annie.

He was hungry for music, so he would just “eat beats.” Also a reference to Biggie’s Suicidal Thoughts

His mother gave birth to him (obviously), but she always had him in a environment of music and creativity, so he was always listening to music. All kinds.

A reference to J Cole’s “Dolla and a Dream”