"On any give night I perform like Mike, any one: Tyson, Jordan, Jackson."Wisdom: Signifies that one will execute a flawless performance for any given event. The comparison to the various 'Mike's' are notable, because at the time of this recording, each 'Mike' was at the pinnacle of their respective fields.Author: Notorious B.I.G. Song: Victory Album: No Way Out (1999)
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Labels: confident, determination, Notorious B.I.G., performance, sports
Like short sleeves, I bear arms
"Like Short Sleeves, I bear arms."Wisdom: A witty simile that uses a common synonym; one of which that references to ‘bear arms’ (weapons), not actual arms.Author: Jay-Z Song: Brooklyn's Finest Album: Reasonable Doubt(1996)
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Labels: Brooklyn, confident, jay-z, Notorious B.I.G.
"Went from ashy to nasty to classy."Wisdom: One's progression from rags to riches by hard work, dedication, and determination to overcome any obstacles.Author: Notorious B.I.G. | Song: Juicy | Album: Ready to Die(1994)
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Labels: Brooklyn, economics, freedom, Hip-Hop, Notorious B.I.G., self-fulfillment, society
"You'll be more gone than Freeman."Wisdom: Signifies that one has a lot of power and the ability to 'make things happen'; favorably or not for one so lucky individual. The 'Freeman' reference relates to the award-winning actor Morgan Freeman.Author: Notorious B.I.G. Song: My Downfall Album: Life After Death (1997)
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Labels: Brooklyn, Hip-Hop, Notorious B.I.G., power
