Discover the story of the song > Immortal – J. Cole

The song tells the story of a young man who grew up in poverty and resorted to selling drugs to survive. He reflects on the harsh realities of his life, including the death of his friends. He also talks about the pressure to make it big in the entertainment industry or sports world as the only means to escape poverty. The chorus emphasizes that "real niggas don't die" and encourages him to keep pushing forward. The outro reflects on the inevitability of death and the importance of making the most of the time one has.