“NIKE SHOE BOX” by Lou Phelps

Lou in this song uses the Nike Shoe Box as a symbol to describe how much money and confidence he has attained in his rap career while he claims that he is ready to hit back at his haters like the boxer Holyfield.

In the initial verses, the rapper brags to his competitors that he is receiving so many deals and they are not in his league. He then goes on to rap about how some people try to steal his lyrics or style, but he is a lot to handle. The rapper talks about seeing stars to signify his current high status while disparaging the gang violence present in the rap scene.

The third verse of the song sees the rapper drifting to talk about an intimate episode with a woman, probably using it as a symbol to depict how he has defeated his competitors and is on top of his world in all aspects. He recalls in the fourth verse how he initially looked up to other rappers and wanted help from them but now he only sees them consumed by jealousy because he is on top. In the outro, the rapper advises himself to invest the money he is making before he goes broke and returns to drugs and hustling.

The song Nike Shoe Box was released on October 16, 2020 with production done by Kaytranada, and lyrics penned by Lou Phelps.