Notes on Transcript

Key Themes

• Surveillance and Monitoring

  • Police are constantly watching the speaker.
  • Emphasis on being clocked every day.

• Self-Defense and Preparedness

  • Keeping a gun for protection.
  • The speaker claims not to look for trouble but to be ready for it.

• Street Life Realities

  • References to tragic events and violence.
  • Mentions of funerals and ongoing conflicts.
  • High stakes, life-or-death scenarios.

• Personal History

  • Significant dates and personal losses are highlighted (e.g., August 11th, death of O.D.).
  • Experiences with family, such as an uncle's drug addiction.

• Legal and Criminal Issues

  • References to being involved in armed robbery.
  • Legal troubles and mentions of not having bail money.

• Music and Influence

  • Mention of starting to rap and its impact on the speaker's environment.
  • Viral nature of the war and crime scene through music.

Important Details

• The speaker observes a cycle of violence and the constant threat of death.
• Family dynamics include dealing with addiction and incarceration.
• There is a sense of generational struggle and continuity of crime.
• Music is both a personal outlet and a way of documenting street life.