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Young heads think they’re doing big things, but there’s no proof. They haven’t made any noise yet in the rap game. They haven’t made any type of history.

A body is basically a dead body. Metaphorical rapping from Loso.

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This is taken from Biggie’s verse in Craig Mack’s “Flava In Ya Ear-Remix”

Which is also echoed in ‘Ski Mask Way’ by 50 Cent, “I Get Mine The Fast Way, Ski Mask Way. Make Money…ect” but the message is still the same

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This line and the proceeding one are related to MC Hammer, who had the hit song U Can’t Touch This.

Peep the hammer-nail connection. Fabolous dares you to name a chick he hasn’t nailed, or had sex with.

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A play on Mariah’s last name, Carey. Meek is not trying to look for an easy way out.

Also, a singing term, when a voice carries, like Mariah’s does, it means it can be heard well over a certain distance.

Inspectah Deck of the Wu Tang Clan had a similar line in “The Mystery of Chessboxin”

Well I’m a sire, I set the microphone on fire
Rap styles vary, and carry like Mariah

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At the time, Jay-Z did not have a major record deal. This is why he started Roc-A-Fella records.

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One can argue that Jay’s run has been from 1998-present. Biggie reigned while he was alive, but his life was cut short in 1997. Tough to say if he would have continued to be hot in the 21st century.

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Rap is unlike any other music genre in that these rappers, like athletes in their sport, want to be known as the best. Being the most respected rapper is a big deal in hip hop.

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Murda feels maybe Jay would still be as popular, but Biggie would still remain King of New York.

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Would Jay, in the spirit of competition, diss Biggie to claim his right to the throne?

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