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At first listen, the lyrics seem like a standard "ride or die" romance. Jay-Z raps about a companion who is always by his side, someone he "trusts dearly" and "shoots blind" for. However, in a classic hip-hop metaphor popularized by 2Pac, the "girlfriend" isn't a person at all—

He gets "jealous when you hang with the fellas," a clever nod to not wanting his weapon in anyone else’s hands. The 2Pac Connection Jay-Z-Me And My Girlfriend

He "picked her up when she was 9," referencing the caliber or perhaps how long he’s been in the game. At first listen, the lyrics seem like a

Whether you view it as a clever metaphor for survival or a precursor to one of the biggest power couples in music history, "Me and My Girlfriend" stands as a pivotal moment in Jay-Z's discography . The 2Pac Connection He "picked her up when