Lyrics Unlaced: A Guide to Wale’s “88”

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“I got a black and red joant/I bet they thinking bread”

Reference: The word “bred” is a slang term in the sneaker community for the combination of a black-based shoe with red accents. Taken after the NBA’s Chicago Bulls, the “bred” colorway is a staple for Air Jordans.

“I got that Chi-Town love/I’m in LEADERS gear”

Reference: The Windy City is the home of many of Michael Jordan’s best basketball moments and one of Wale’s favorite shoe stores. LEADERS is a boutique in Chicago that Folarin is known to frequent as well as a brand he’s accustomed to rocking.

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