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Bri’s Song, "On the Come Up"
Bri's song, "On the Come Up," is representative of a variety of things over the course of the novel. It first emerges as a symbol for Bri's youth and her need for mentorship and…
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Timbs
Timbs—Timberland brand work boots, which are often worn by New York-based hip-hop artists—are an item that Bri desperately wants to own. The way Bri feels about Timbs mirrors the way that she feels about the…
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Lawless's Chain
When Bri receives her dad's chain for Christmas, she learns that it was the first thing Lawless purchased when he got paid for his music. She sees it as a symbol of her dad himself…
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"Swagerific"
Bri initially sees Milez's song "Swagerific" as an annoying encapsulation of the privilege afforded to some artists in the music industry: because of Milez's manager (and father), Supreme, he's able to come out…
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