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a few words of wisdom from the guy rapping to himself on the j: ”we were watching CNN. i had sex with her, she said she didn’t see an end” “remember the original space jam? before you spread peanut butter you gotta space jam” “you‘re putting two together cause you see me with my travel bag. lebron james said fuck the referees tonight, he’s in his travel bag k@nye w3st’s producer’s at the show looking for groupies. i wonder who trav’ll bag” “i think i’m famous online but i only get light views. she‘s walking around butt naked with the curtains open but i can’t even get a light view”
Feb 25, 2025

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The other riders on the subway: https://youtu.be/vxMBNNBX3H0?si=KT72ZLuGnMuC2hRG
Feb 25, 2025

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dude is a total character. he makes such specific references too. always tossing out vintage sports players, fine cuisine, NYC spots, Albanian pride, QUEENS, then saying some wacky braggadocios punchline with the most confidence. love how loose his flow is too, always riding on the beat but never feeling like a metronome. who can forget such classics as: if I punch you in the face you’ll never eat a motherfucking sandwich or 🗣️🗣️ MY BMW SCRAPE THE FLOOR, YOU UNDERSTAND?? ‼️‼️
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