Fan Mail
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Peace Allah, hope tha scribe reach ya hands in good health
Greeting and well-wishing for the recipient, hoping that the message reaches him in good health

As for self, no sense of worrying my cards been dealt
The sender does not believe in worrying about things outside of his control, as his fate and circumstances have already been determined

Sunk in a cell, fishscale, fifth year of my bid
The sender is currently incarcerated for drug-related crimes, and has been in prison for five years

Finally got a chance recent to connect with my kids
The sender has recently been able to communicate with his children

It's kinda hard through carelessness I scared they moms
The sender's actions have caused stress and fear in his children's mothers

And temporary I was barred voluntary the bond
The sender was previously barred from seeing his children, but voluntarily agreed to the restriction

Nevertheless, it's issues I need to address
The sender acknowledges that he has unresolved issues that need to be dealt with

Pertaining the certain statements that made me confess
The sender needs to address certain statements that he made that led to his confession and subsequent imprisonment

Faced with life, it bites when reality hit
The reality of facing life in prison is harsh and difficult to bear

And wit crime come a lot of technicality shit
There are numerous technicalities that come with being involved in criminal activity

through many co-defendants conspiracies linking
The sender's case involves many co-defendants and conspiracies

Like the court system designed to keep the mind from thinking
The sender believes that the court system is designed to prevent critical thinking and discernment

Fog ya vision, guess it's just the odds of living
The difficulties and challenges of life can cloud one's perspective and vision

But like me, most great men became god in prison
The sender believes that many successful and accomplished men have found themselves in prison and used the experience as an opportunity for growth and reflection

Since Illmatic, first heard ya bars of life
The sender has been a fan of the recipient's music since his debut album Illmatic

I was up in Cansaki, *****s started to fight
The sender remembers a specific instance of violence that occurred while he was listening to the recipient's music in a correctional facility

You touched souls to a lost population of men
The sender believes that the recipient's music has had a profound impact on incarcerated men

And no doubt, if ever out they'll never lock me again
The sender believes that he will never return to prison once he is released

Faced wit 10 on state time, wit life on the back
The sender is facing a ten-year sentence and the prospect of life in prison

It's fucked up when your own folks ain't writing you back
The lack of correspondence from loved ones while incarcerated is difficult and disheartening

Learn to relax, spoke wit certain cats that helped adapt
The sender has learned to relax and has spoken to other inmates who have helped him adjust to life behind bars

All the cars and the pretty women, condos,
The sender reflects on the materialistic aspects of his previous lifestyle

The clothes and the city living
The sender also reflects on the fashionable and urban aspects of his previous lifestyle

I seen division, breakdown of the population
The sender has witnessed how societal divisions can manifest and break down social order

It's either submit, death or incarceration
The sender sees limited options for those living in certain social and economic conditions: submission to authority, risk of being killed, or being incarcerated

I felt the combination
The sender has personally experienced these limited options and the combination of social and personal factors involved

Torn between reality rap and the fakes
The sender is conflicted between authentic, realistic depictions of life in rap music and more artificial and formulaic styles

Some do it for the salary cap few relate
Some rappers make music solely for commercial gain, whereas others create music that resonates with the lived experiences of their audience

And been through what I been through at least in fraction
The sender has endured similar experiences to those of the recipient, at least to some extent

So when they spit you could feel the passion I see you maxin'
The sender feels that the recipient's music is imbued with passion and emotion, and he can relate to it

That Nas and that Jigga riff started some shit
The sender remembers the notorious beef between Nas and Jay-Z, which caused a stir in the prison system

It departed the prison system we should argue a bit
The incident caused division and conflict within the prison system

It's a glimpse of what's to come
The sender believes that this incident foreshadows future conflict and discord between groups within the prison system

The past follow, hold the voice just hunger me holdin' my last bottle
The sender is haunted by his past mistakes and experiences, and is trying to hold on to what he has left

I live like that of a star without the title, I had to write you
The sender sometimes feels like a celebrity, despite his status as an incarcerated individual, and felt compelled to write to the recipient

It's beyond trying to enlight you
The sender is not trying to convince the recipient of anything, but rather expressing his own thoughts and feelings

It's a token of appreciation for being that poet with no abbreviations
The sender admires the recipient's lyricism, which he perceives as unabbreviated and authentic

Much respect from us all wish you much success
The sender has a great deal of respect for the recipient and wishes him success

Get yours take money nigga fuck the rest I'm signing off
The sender advises the recipient to focus on his own success and make money, while ignoring any negativity or distractions. He concludes the letter and signs off

Word,........... Gotta write homey back
The recipient acknowledges the significance of the letter and intends to write back

Ayo, boo I got any more of that mail out there
The sender requests more mail from the recipient's fans

You gotta read this one, the shit right here is deep, man
The sender recommends a particular letter to the recipient, emphasizing its depth and significance

Okay, What's this one right here
The recipient asks for more details about the recommended letter

oh shortie from Nashville, alright lemme see this
The sender begins to read the letter from a fan in Nashville