We went from brothers and sisters, to niggaz and bitches/We went from welfare livin, to worldwide riches
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker notes how relationships and lifestyles have changed from community bonds to material wealth and distance.
- In plain terms
- We used to be close like family, now we are about money and far apart.
- What can you take from it?
- Wealth can change how people relate to each other.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does wealth affect relationships?
- What do you value most?
Another view
It simplifies complex social changes.
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