Theraflu is a common cough syrup that Thought uses to symbolize standardized solutions. People don’t simply need treatment, they need someone to help them sort their troubles out.

Also a possible reference to Kanye West’s Cold, originally titled Theraflu.

R.A. has always been known as a highly lyrical rapper, who chose to go underground and stay true to his work even when he had the chance to go mainstream in the 90’s with Capitol Records. Here he reaffirms that sentiment, saying he will never dumb down his music.

This beat sounds so fresh to Jay that it seems like this song was destined to happen, and Quik said this collab had been a long time coming. As Kyambo “Hip Hop” Josha of HHS78 said, DJ Quik came in because Jay wanted to ‘fill that West Coast void’

Reference to Lil Fame of hip hop group M.O.P

A reference to Nappy Roots and a reference to Black Thought, the frontman for The Roots.

Reference to the legendary hip hop group Run-D.M.C..

A+ does in fact refer to two rappers:

• A+

• A-Plus

Also a reference to Bone Thugs-n-Harmony

Silicon is often used in cosmetic implants

The use of ‘remedies’ and ‘extremities’ is crucial to the concept of the song. Remedies implies people use these silicone implants to feel better about themselves. Extremities implies that these practices are totally unnecessary

For decades conspiracy theorists have argued that big corporations and the government are poisoning the world’s food supply to control the population. He is obviously one of them