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2. This song was written by Kendrick Lamar. There are varieties of meanings that relate to this song Black Boy Fly. The main meaning of this song is how an individual started from the bottom and reached to the top. This song demonstrates Kendrick’s enviousness to NBA Shooting Guard of the Orlando Magic; Arron Affalo and rapper The Game. The reason is because; both artists, NBA player and rapper were born and raised in Compton, California,which is still known as a “ghetto” area located southeast of Los Angeles. Both individuals found their way out of Compton and prospered throughout their entire life. In fact, both Kendrick and Arron went to the same high school; Centennial HS, while Arron was a basketball star and Kendrick were not as prosperous as him because he was linked with gangs, skipping class doing drugs, etc. Ever since Arron made his way out of Compton and entered the 2007 NBA draft and got picked by the Detroit Pistons , that made Kendrick feel more inspired about how he can prosper like Arron did.

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