2. This song was written by Kendrick Lamar. There are varieties of meanings that refer to this song Black Boy Fly. The main meaning of this song is how an individual starts from the bottom and works his way to the top. This song demonstrates Kendrick's envy of the Orlando Magic's NBA shooting guard; Arron Afalo 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 lives. In fact, both Kendrick and Arron attended the same high school; Centennial HS, while Arron was a basketball star and Kendrick were not as prosperous as him because he had gang ties, skipped class using drugs, etc. Since Arron came out of Compton and entered the 2007 NBA draft and was drafted by the Detroit Pistons, who made Kendrick feel more inspired on how to thrive like Arron did.3. There are many issues in this song that specifically impact G...
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