Discover the story of the song > Joe Pesci 38 – Benny The Butcher

The song is talking about the protagonist's experience growing up as a hustler and how he made it in the business world. He talks about how he started from having nothing, wore hand-me-downs and was laughed at by girls in class, but now he wears designer clothes and is successful. He also talks about the struggles of being in the streets and how it's not as glamorous as some rappers might make it seem. He mentions real-life incidents like the killing of Eric Garner and how unfair the justice system can be. The protagonist ends the song by saying he is one of the realest and has scars to show for it. The outro mentions his love for his Joe Pesci .38 gun, which is the same one used in the movie Goodfellas.