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The refugee children are trying to juggle pleasing their Somalian parents while still fitting in with American culture.
Though it’s not explicitly stated, we can assume that the Somali family are practicing Muslims, like Brother Ali himself. He shows extra sympathy for the daughter, trying to maintain traditional Muslim values while the popular girls slut it up.
If she tries to dress like the other girls, her parents will blow up, but if she “wraps it up,” it being her head in the traditional hijab, the other kids will tease her.

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Mainstream media pushes “popular” rap, which often lacks any real substance, in exchange for ratings and profit. They “exploit rap culture” creating an environment where the only rap that gets big is dumbed down, then place blame on the rappers for having idiotic views.

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NBC: To Catch a Predator shows host Chris Hansen setting up stings to capture pedophiles.

What this has to do with Fox is unclear, but given the next line, Nas might be suggesting that Fox is involved in ethically questionable activities.

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