There’s an old adage in hip-hop, coined by the 1990s’ Bad Boy crew, that reads “more money, more problems”. And what Drake and gang are saying here is that if such is the case,...
In traditional ‘hood slang, “heat” or “heater” is most commonly used as a synonym for a gun. So even though Travis does appear to use to term “heat” in an alternate context at the...
A durag is a type of large handkerchief, if you will, that Black men in particular may tie around their heads, sealing their hair within, in the name of altering it, i.e. in an...
To some extent, “Mafia” reads like your traditional Travis Scott outing. For instance, we have the types of references to money, violence and romantic interests as you would expect from a mainstream rapper of...
Of course it is ironic – for total lack of a better word – that Travis Scott dropped a track entitled “Escape Plan” earlier on the same day eight people were killed in what is being described...
Of course a song featuring Young Thug, Drake and Travis Scott is going to be braggadocious in nature. And of course said braggadocio is going to be based in their wealth and fame and the...
The title of this song (“Fair Trade”), as revealed in the chorus, features Drizzy opting to exchange friendships for peace. Or viewed from a different angle, certain associates are stressing him out. So now he has...
From the onset, Kanye West’s “Praise God” starts of pretty deep, quoting an excerpt from a Gwendolyn Brooks (1917-2000) poem as recited by Kanye’s late mom, Professor Donda West (1949-2007). And said excerpt, as...
The title of this song (“Niagara Falls”) serves as a metaphor pointing to how paid the vocalists are. And by extension such wealth, succinctly put, allows them the opportunity to womanize. And such an idea is...
Of course “Franchise” is braggadocious to the core! It features Travis and his collaborators, particularly Young Thug if you will, boasting of their pricey lifestyles. This includes numerous references to actual name brands. And considering that...