99 | Problems

: A line-by-line breakdown of a 1994 traffic stop where Jay-Z (as a young drug dealer) is pulled over while carrying "raw" (cocaine) in his trunk.

Alternatively, it may refer to a collection of personal essays by author titled " 99 Problems " , which explores the intersection of running and writing. 1. The Legal Essay (Caleb Mason) 99 Problems

: Mason famously refutes the lyric implying that a locked trunk requires a warrant for a police search. He explains that if police have probable cause, the "automobile exception" allows them to search any part of the vehicle that could contain the evidence. : A line-by-line breakdown of a 1994 traffic

: Tanzer treats running as a structural tool for his life and writing, using the physical act of exertion to process anxieties about aging, fatherhood, and his father’s death. The Legal Essay (Caleb Mason) : Mason famously

: The title is a play on Jay-Z's song, where Tanzer characterizes running as his "bitch"—a problem he wrestles with but ultimately cannot live without. 3. Other Cultural & Academic References