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

“Soon as I see O’Hare………….VII”

Reference: The “Hare” VIIs is an Air Jordan VII model that originally released in 1992. The nickname was inspired by the pair Bugs Bunny wore in the “Hare Jordan” commercial. The shoe released again as a part of the 7/16 “Countdown” Pack in 2008. O’Hare International Airport is the major airport in Chicago.

“These rappers is Sam Bowie to me”

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Reference: Sam Bowie was infamously drafted second in the 1984 NBA Draft; one spot ahead of Michael Jordan.