Instruction: Can you explain the lyrics “His whole back's to these ropes, it don't matter, he's dope” in the song lose yourself by Eminem?

Response: “Back’s to these ropes” is another way of saying that Rabbit, the main character of the song, is in a difficult situation; his back is against the wall. Eminem is comparing the rap battle that Rabbit takes part in at the end of 8 Mile to the sport of boxing, where the ring is surrounded by ropes.