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Movin’ On Up: The Jeffersons Rap References

Sherman Hemsley is headed to that deluxe apartment in the sky. The 74-year-old actor-comedian — who will forever be remembered for his iconic portrayal of George Jefferson on the classic, highly influential sitcom The Jeffersons — was found dead in his El Paso home on Tuesday. But his legacy isn’t just being kept alive by reruns. From his up-by-his-bootstraps ascent to his undeniable attitude, Hemsley’s George, and the show he led, are one of hip hop’s go-to subjects. Click on for a list of just some of rap’s shout-outs to one of the best TV shows of all time. —Alex Gale

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Cam’ron, Kanye West’s “Gone”

George Jefferson held down his wife, Weezy, and Cam insists here that he does the same through his hustles (though we don’t think he’s talking about dry cleaning):
See the greed in my eyes
Ask Abby, Ill hustle, brought weed to the Chi
And that ain’t even a lie, please believe me
Gave Weezie a piece of the pie

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Pusha T, “Mercy”

We don’t know what Pusha meant exactly with this line in G.O.O.D. Music’s recent smash. Was he comparing his top-down convertible to George’s way-back hairline? Or just shouting out his supremely high floss level? Decide for yourself:

Check the neck, check the wrist
Them heads turnin’, that’s Exorcist
My Audemar like Mardi Gras
That’s Swiss time and that’s excellence
Two-door preference, roof gone, George Jefferson

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