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416 and 647 are two of three area codes for the city of Toronto.
As for woes, it’s not in reference to any problems. It’s an abbreviation for “Wardie”, New Orleans slang for people from the same ward (which sounds like “WHOA-dee” when pronounced with a New Orleans accent). Fellow Toronto rapper and OVO affiliate Devontée has said that “woe” also stands for “working on excellence”, although Drake has never confirmed it.
Drake’s home city of Toronto is divided into 44 wards, each with its own city councilor so even though the slang is southern, it still makes sense for the 6.
Referring to Toronto as “the 6” is basically something Drake invented and was not a widely used metonym before he tried to popularize it. Torontonians did not react positively.
Know yourself, know your worth. Next time when ur wondering what something means, rap genius is your friend.
